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… Continue reading The Surprising Rewards of Actually Teaching Kids Cooking
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My ABC’s of Traveling ~ A Fun Look Back!
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… Continue reading My ABC’s of Traveling ~ A Fun Look Back!
Celebrating My ONE YEAR Blogging Anniversary!!
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… Continue reading Celebrating My ONE YEAR Blogging Anniversary!!
9 Fantastic Movies You’ll Want to Read First
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… Continue reading 9 Fantastic Movies You’ll Want to Read First
10 Unique Travel Gifts ~ Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life
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… Continue reading 10 Unique Travel Gifts ~ Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life
Our Iceland Stop-Over Adventure ~ Top 10 Favorite Things!
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. … Continue reading Our Iceland Stop-Over Adventure ~ Top 10 Favorite Things!
Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!
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… Continue reading Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!
A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa
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… Continue reading A Day Trip to The Amana Colonies Iowa
Life Lessons from Scooby Doo
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… Continue reading Life Lessons from Scooby Doo
Backpack Travel ~ Travel Light and Easy with a Backpack!
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… Continue reading Backpack Travel ~ Travel Light and Easy with a Backpack!
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – Book Review
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg I read The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler for the first time when I was in college taking a Children’s Literature class. I enjoyed the story line then and enjoyed it now. But I have to say that re-reading it as… Continue reading The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – Book Review
Dinosaur Cove Attack of the Tyrannosaurus – Book Review
Dinosaur Cove: Attack of the Tyrannosaurus If you have a young dinosaur lover in your house, this book series is a must-read! Children enjoy reading Attack of the Tyrannosaurus because it is a fun, exciting, and fast-paced book. This is the story of Jamie, who has just moved to Dinosaur Cove, and Tom. Because they are young boys and similar,… Continue reading Dinosaur Cove Attack of the Tyrannosaurus – Book Review