Think of ways you can enjoy this summer for free: Hiking Visiting parks in your area Swimming Camping in your backyard Visit a public museum or library Now, add more fun and imagination to your summer through the Odyssey Adventure Club! The Odyssey Adventure Club will give you streaming access to more than 800 Adventures in Odyssey episodes plus a… Read More
Archives for June 2016
Free Clubhouse Magazine Trial
Try 3 issues of the Adventures in Odyssey Clubhouse® (ages 8-12) OR Clubhouse Jr.® (ages 3-7) magazine for free! Created with kids in mind, Focus on the Family offers a world of fun and imagination through short stories, jokes, puzzles, and games as well as recipes and activities to do as a family. Plus, what child doesn’t like mail?… Read More
Friday Fun with Laurie
Hello, friends of Christen! She is my Mom Boss, pre-published author, PR pro kindred spirit, so if you hang out here, I know we will get along just fine! On my website, I post “Friday Mixing Bowl” lists with my weekly finds, because it’s often a very random assortment. I’m excited to share some recommendations to keep you busy and… Read More
May Book Report
I finally have more than two books read in a month. HA! May was a little better, but June I think I finally get back on track. What I read in May: Wolf by Wolf | Ryan Graudin: I seriously want to gush over this book. It’s an alternative history story (which I’m really loving) Germany has won WWII and… Read More
Make Your Children World Explorers
Give your family summer vacation a makeover this year and turn it into a “staycation.” Have your kids forget their summer boredom, turn off their screens, and instead circle the globe with Focus on the Family’s “World Explorers” summer adventure kit! Throughout the next two months, travel our colorful, diverse world, visiting 27 different countries on six continents. Part of the… Read More
Book Report: DIY MFA
In DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira, sets a working map before you guiding you to your very own diy MFA. (Master of Fine Arts). I have wanted a Master (in Fine Arts or English) ever since the semester after I graduated (I only thought I was finished with school). Now, with three kids, a husband, a part time job, and working… Read More
Craft Books for Summer
My baby girl loves crafts. In fact, the one thing she wanted to do this summer being out of school—crafts and sewing (which she doesn’t know how to do yet, but it’s on the list). A few weeks ago, BookOutlet.com‘s 50 for 50 deal was on craft books. After scrolling through the titles, I ended up buying a few for… Read More