Kids Activity: How to Make Quick, Easy DIY Dyed Pasta Noodles for Sensory Play and Crafts That Build Gross Motor Skills

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!

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Kids Activity: How to Make Easy, DIY Sand Play Dough for Kids, A Recipe for Ocean or Beach Theme Sensory Play for Preschoolers

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!

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A Book Review Elysium Tide by James R. Hannibal, A High-Suspense, Crime Thriller

CRIME THRILLER

Intense with unpredictable events, mind-bending twists and magnetic characters… Elysium Tide is the perfect summer read!

James R. Hannibal transports readers to the luxurious Elysium Grand hotel on the island of Maui with his authentic characters and thrilling suspense! From the first chapter, I was hooked. This novel is highly entertaining, clean and exceptionally good.

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Critical Alliance by Elizabeth Goddard, Book Three in the Rocky Mountain Courage Series, A Romantic Suspense Novel

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

A Cryptic Message, A Hidden Threat… Danger, Action and Riveting Suspense That Kept Me Turning the Pages as Quickly as I could!

From the first chapter, the enigmatic, technological undertones of this cybercrime story captivated me! Award-winning author Elizabeth Goddard never disappoints with her romantic suspense stories and this third, final installment of the Rocky Mountain Courage series is no exception!

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New Children's Books - Faith-Based Summer Releases from Tommy Nelson, The GoodBook Co., and Zonderkidz featuring Fiona the Hippo, Emily Ley and Senate Chaplain Barry Black!

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Preschool and elementary school aged children will love these brand new releases from Zonderkidz, Tommy Nelson and The Good Book Company featuring faith-based books about America, God, grace, and love!

With everything from a powerful message that a child is always enough, to wondering if or when God sleeps, to praying for our country and following the adventures of an adorable little hippo, these brand new books are sure to delight your children and be a fun, vibrant addition to your child’s library!

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Belonging With Her Best Friend, a sweet, romantic comedy by Kristin Canary | A Mini Book Review

SWEET, ROMANTIC COMEDY

A standing ovation for this cheerful release from Kristin Canary! What a delightful, easy read this was… With a sweet, lighthearted feel, this love story was simply adorable.

I adored both of the main character’s personalities, but especially their devotion to their friendship and each other. Going from being childhood best friends to lovers isn’t easy and comes with loads of hesitation, but still the sparks were flying and the chemistry was fantastic!

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A Book Review of Fatal Code by Natalie Walters, Book Two in The SNAP Agency Series - A Romantic Suspense Novel

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Natalie Walters is back with another great release! Intrigue, romance, suspense and diverse characters! This story had it all!

With a hunky Hawaiian hero and sweet, nerdy, science-geek heroine, Fatal Code surprised me in highly entertaining ways with its emotional depth and unique scientific intelligence! A clean, enjoyable romance with lovable, multi-layered characters, a high-stakes plot and plenty of heart-pounding suspense that readers will not want to miss.

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A Book Review of Sunburst by Susan May Warren, Book Two in the Sky King Ranch Series

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!

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Shadows in the Mind's Eye by Janyre Tromp | A skillfully woven historical fiction novel rich with elements of suspense, intrigue, and mystery.

HISTORICAL SUSPENSE

Debut novelist, Janyre Tromp, has skillfully woven an exciting, historical fiction novel rich with elements of suspense, intrigue, and mystery.

Through her lovable characters, Tromp delights readers with a twisting, turning story of life post-WWII as a soldier, forever changed by war, returns home to his family on their mountain farm, only to face the darkness that is creeping in the shadows.

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A Book Review of Willow by Ronie Kendig, Book Two in the Metcalfes Series

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Heart-pounding intensity, thrilling heroics, a raw and gritty narrative… Absolutely convicting with a powerful impact! Simply put, a must read!

From the fierce sense of danger and a suspense that carries throughout this story, the age-old battle of good vs. evil prevails as Ronie Kendig rises to the challenge of a story on the dark, heinous underworld of human trafficking. Counterbalanced by the heroic efforts of courageous, multi-layered characters, Kendig delivers a novel full of intense action, romance, faith and grit!

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Introducing New Picture Storybooks for Kids from Zonderkidz and the GoodBook Company!

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Children ages 0-8 will love these brand new releases from Zonderkidz and The Good Book Company featuring books about heaven, kindness, friendship, and love!

With everything from adorable farm animals who learn a lesson in kindness and compassion, to exploring Jesus’ invitation to heaven and how to get there, to celebrating the birth of a new baby and the closeness of family and friends, these brand new books are sure to delight your children and be a fun, vibrant addition to your child’s library!

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The Souls of Lost Lake by Jaime Jo Wright, a Dual Timeline Thriller

A Dual timeline THRILLER

Spooky, Thrilling and Intriguing! Jaime Jo Wright is a master storyteller… I absolutely loved The Souls of Lost Lake!

Jaime Jo Wright did not merely tell a story with her words… She created an atmosphere that surrounded me, captivated me and completely immersed me in the mysterious legend of campfire-story-favorite, Ava Coons. In addition, her fantastic characters and their stories evicted a deep and raw emotion that made this story one to be highly recommended.

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