Perfect Story Arc in Under 1 Minute No dialogue. Showing vs/ telling. A character worth rooting for. A cute dog. (Never hurts.) Authentic kid emotion and experience. A twist ending. Sure a grown-up swoops in, but by then, I don’t care. I want this kid to reach … Read More
Librarians, avert your eyes. If you’re doing Christmas on a shoe-string budget (like me) and are or know book lovers (like me), you must check out Living with Lindsay‘s fabulous tutorial on making your own book wreath. (That’s her wreath above.) It’s … Read More
Am giddy. I ordered this book so I’d have some *light* reading over the holidays. All I need now is a cupcake.* *Red velvet with cream cheese frosting, please. … Read More
O Happy Day! See my happy children? Look what came in the mail! Our school books! Now. Must. Make. Room. (This is where I get really stressed out. Organizing is not my gift. Procrastination is. Books went back in box for 6 more … Read More