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Together, let’s discover how to create a life that is pure, simple and sweet!
In this ever-changing, fast-paced world we live in, it is becoming increasingly harder to find joy in the little moments, celebrate minimalism and find true contentment in our surroundings. However, it is not impossible. Life can be rich and beautiful while still being simple.
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SOLDIER + MWD BOND· HIGH STAKES · ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Heart-pounding action, a sizzling romance, snarky banter, a fearless hero and stunt woman heroine, Kendig delivers another riveting read in A Breed Apart: Legacy series!
Kendig kept me wholly and fully entertained with this brand new release. Not only did I love the return and cameo appearances of the Breed Apart characters in the beginning, but I enjoyed getting to know Sgt. Crew Gatlin and his MWD, Havoc. Crew, a former special forces soldier with a prosthesis and a slight chip on his shoulder meets and instantly falls for the woman of his dreams, only to find new surprises at every turn.
IMMERSIVE, TOP TEN READ · PRODIGAL DAUGHTER · ROMANCE
The Story You Do NOT Want to Miss in 2023: Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe
New-to-me author T.I. Lowe immediately and completely immersed me in her incredible, contemporary story of regret, isolation, forgiveness and redemption. This novel ebbed and flowed so well. I smiled, I laughed, I tensed and I mourned; three cheers for a beautifully written story! This is a must read, for sure!
Women’s Fiction · Nostalgic · Summer Camp
A deep, powerful story of friendship, forgiveness and sisterhood in the coming-of-age story of four best friends during the summer of ‘77.
Author Rachel Hauck delivers a well-written, multi-layered story. Despite moments of brokenness and harboring secrets, four young women share a life-giving bond until life separates them. Can they find forgiveness and reconciliation as adults? A good read for summer and readers who enjoy women’s fiction!
Spellbinding · Deeply Emotional · Nautical
Beautiful Threads of Hope and Healing After Loss, Deep Friendships, Strong Familial Bonds and a Charming Seaside Setting in the Pacific Northwest!
Don’t miss this stirring, emotional new release from master-storyteller Nicole Deese! Deese delivers a poignant, deeply rich story with strong, well-developed characters who settled into my heart. With romance, faith, and the hope of finding healing and redemption after deep grief, readers will love this five-star read!
HOMESCHOOL: PRESCHOOL
Beginning Our Homeschool Journey: Preschool, the Early Years Education at Home - How I Got Started and What I Did, Changed and Learned
Join me as I share our journey into homeschool beginning with the early years education of preschool. Learn the ways I changed our home and rhythms to include learning at home as well as how I started and what steps I took as a first time homeschooler! Find open ended toy suggestions, methods for preschool and our main focus of play-based learning including music, sensory play, dvds and more!
Preschool Crafts
How to Make Quick, Easy DIY Dyed Pasta Noodles for Sensory Play
Using just paint and hand sanitizer, you and your little one(s) can make these vibrant, colorful dry pasta noodles for a fun sensory base or to use as craft supplies! Build gross motor skills by stringing them together or practice color sorting and categorizing by shape. The possibilities are endless!
Kids Activity
Make this easy, DIY sand play dough recipe with your kids for ocean and beach theme sensory play!
My preschool-age daughter (4) and I loved making this simple no-cook recipe for our summer sensory trays, creating hours of sandy, squishy play! With just a handful of simple ingredients, we mixed this up in under ten minutes and were ready to go. After mixing in some gemstones and seashells, we had the perfect sensory play dough base that we can use over and over again. Grab this recipe for yourself and enjoy!
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE AT ITS BEST!
Heart-pounding adventure, dramatic suspense and a new, high-stakes mission… Sunburst is a novel not to be missed!
With everything from danger to smoldering romance, to faith-filled heartfelt moments, Warren had me holding my breath while simultaneously devouring the pages at warp speed. In Sunburst, book two of the Sky King Ranch series, Warren’s dynamic, relatable characters, expertly delivered plot and creative genius shone brightly. Readers will not want to miss this story!
A THRILLING ADVENTURE
Introducing Sunrise, by Susan May Warren - a captivating new beginning to the Sky King Ranch series offering adventure, romance, suspense, faith and family!
Warren brings the frozen tundra alive with her vivid imagery and heart-pounding excitement both on land and in the sky, as her characters face danger, grizzly bears and poachers in the wilds near fictional Copper Mountain, Alaska. Sunrise is a beautiful story of restoration, healing and forgiveness that readers are sure to enjoy!
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Spice up your spooky season Boo Bags and Treats with these adorable, printable DIY Halloween Pennants!
Whether you’re throwing together a last minute Boo bag for a friend or neighbor, throwing a Halloween party or decorating your car for Trunk or Treat, these new printables are the perfect, festive touch to add fun and flair to your October projects and events!
Simply print, cut and assemble in under 5 minutes!
CHILDREN
Vibrant, Engaging and Enjoyable! Children will love these adorable, bright colored new books featuring stories from the Bible!
Tuck the most precious stories from the Bible into your children's hearts with these beautiful, newly released books from The Good Book Company! With these short, fun stories taken directly from the God’s Word, children can experience learning about Creation and the story of Queen Esther in away that is easy for them to understand and enjoy.
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Homeschool · Educational · Children
With more than 50 infographic maps, this illustrated world atlas for kids from bestselling author Louie Giglio will stretch your children's understanding of the world as they discover more about God, science, and His amazing world!
Indescribable Atlas Adventures offers a self-guided tour for your favorite explorer throughout the seven continents and over 50 countries. Easy-to-read maps, more than 1,500 facts, and a world map that helps kids identify each continent and country will help your child to think globally and discover new insights into God's incredible creation.