article thumbnail

Book Nook: Best Children's Books

Motherhood Moments

The latest feature by Washington Post Opinion Columnist Alyssa Rosenberg compiles a list of the very best children’s books recommended by parents across the political spectrum. Why is it important for parents to have books at home for their kids? And beyond all that, books are fun. I had a chance to interview her to learn more.

Politics 100
article thumbnail

Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

Well, that’s because we were busy eating up everything we had. I packed the chicken as a salad, using the sauce as a dressing, plus I brought some carrots, Triscuits (well, the Aldi kind!), I sold a book on eBay A tried and true little frugal staple for me! And here’s how I sell books on eBay.

Frugal 202
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

Shereen Travels Cheap

Well, here are 5 destinations for you: Chicago Bring your big coat and layers, because it will be cold, but you can easily escape the rough weather by heading inside and exploring places like the Chicago Cultural Center, with it's gorgeous Tiffany Dome, Harold Washington Library Center, and walk hand-in-hand through Garfield Park Conservatory.

Travel 197
article thumbnail

Book Nook: Memoirs of an Elf on Storyline Online

Motherhood Moments

Aimed at kindergarten through 2nd grade students, the activities encourage children to engage in critical thinking and explore the themes of the book including teamwork, technology, and humor. Storyline Online remains committed to providing the extra help to teachers in classrooms, as well as parents with school-age children at home.

Education 100
article thumbnail

Caring Causes: From the Pocket of an Overcoat

Motherhood Moments

will received donated copies of the acclaimed children’s book, “From the Pocket of an Overcoat” , written and illustrated by Robert Vincent to help young children get excited about reading during Read Across America in March. It sets the foundation for performing well in school and being able to function well in life,” said Vincent.

article thumbnail

Five Frugal Things | stupid yellow jackets

The Frugal Girl

Of course, the blade was very dull after the salt and sand bath, so I popped up to the knife sharpening truck here, and he got it restored pretty well. (He Sadly, my library did not buy this one. So, I went to eBay (always my second stop when I’m hunting for a book) and found a copy for just a few dollars. ” Ha.)

Frugal 219
article thumbnail

Amazing Apps - Story Time International

Motherhood Moments

After winning two EdTech awards for StoryTime in 2021, they just launched StoryTime International (STI), the perfect ESL (English as a Second Language) tool for children (and adults) who want to practice reading, writing and speaking English, as well as stories in their own mother tongue. Going forward Hello Computer, Inc.

Education 100