My Year of Adventure ~ Week 28 For the year of 2017, I’ve chosen to have a Year of Adventure! For me that means exploring new places, learning new skills, and apparently, teaching new skills, too! This week’s adventure is all about my kids cooking this summer. Life Skills to Learn Many moons ago, when…
Celebrate My One Year Anniversary!! Guess what guys! It’s my one year blogging anniversary week!! I can’t believe A Book Lover’s Adventures has been around for a year already. In celebration, I thought I would have a little fun today. So, here’s my ABC’s of Traveling! Feel free to cut and paste and do your…
My Year of Adventure ~ Week # 24 For the year of 2017, I have challenged myself to a Year of Adventure! For me that means trying new things, getting out of my comfort zone and just making the most of the life I’ve been given! This week is my One Year Blogiversary!! Not sure…
Coming soon to a theater near you ~your favorite book! Every summer it seems like there are a whole lot of great blockbuster movies hitting the big screen. What a golden opportunity for reading. At least a few of these movies were probably books first! So, if reading more is a goal for either yourself or…
Do you have a traveler in your life? Or maybe, you and your family are the ones with wanderlust tendencies! Either way, here’s some great, practical and unique travel gifts for anyone who enjoys roaming around! With a range of price options ~ there’s something for everyone! $10 and Under Gifts Luggage Scale Luggage Scale This…
Have you ever been to Iceland? Or, have you ever even considered an Iceland stop over?? Here are my Top 10 reasons why I think you should consider an Iceland Stop Over for your next Adventure! Originally, our stop over in Iceland was just a way to save some money on our flight to London. …
Best know as beloved children’s author and poet but, did you know he was also a cartoonist, songwriter, and screenplay writer! Silverstein lived a very diverse and interesting life! Random Fact: Shel wrote the lyrics and music for “The Cover of the Rolling Stone,” which was performed and recorded by Dr. Hook. Favorite Books…
I highly recommend a day trip to the Amana Colonies Iowa if you happen to be in Iowa, well Eastern Iowa anyway! You will love this little slice of Germany right in the middle of the Iowa cornfields! Gemuetlichkeit is defined as “a state of warmth and friendliness.” And, this is how the Amana Colonies describe who and…
Scooby Doo was a big part of my kids childhood. Scooby and the gang accompanied us on many a long road trip, making the mile much more palatable! You remember Scooby and the gang. They always stumble into a mystery regardless of where they are. There’s always a monster. Shaggy and Scooby are always super…
When you go on vacation, how many bags or suitcases do you typically take? Do you think you could travel light? Could you carry only one backpack?? Believe it or not, backpack travel is traveling easier! And, if you travel light you travel easier! A couple of years ago my family and I were readying for…
