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Book Nook - Opening Closed Doors: The Story of Josie C. Murray

Motherhood Moments

Not long ago, public libraries in Virginia were not so public. But in 1957, when she was denied the ability to check out a book from the Purcellville Library because of the color of her skin, Josie took action. Eisenhower, Josie built a case and became the catalyst for all public buildings in Virginia to desegregate.

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Book Nook - Bella Joins the Service (Service Dogs)

Motherhood Moments

Julie lives with Ray in Ashland, Virginia. Bella Joins the Service is her first published book. She works with Photoshop to create digital paintings and has illustrated many picture books for the trade and educational markets. About the Illustrator Penny Weber is a full-time illustrator from Long Island, New York.

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Book Nook - Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences that Changed My Life

Motherhood Moments

They can be a person, a memory, a character in a book, seven miles of asphalt, or even a can of Coke. This wasn’t the first title of the book, actually. Why did you write this book? I wrote this book to remind readers of just how much beauty and love there is in the world. in the Northern Virginia suburbs.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn from books but learn from doing and observing as well. Put your roots into healthy soil and suck up the best nutrients you can find. Next, learn a needed skill or offer a needed product or service. Figure out what is important to you and how you can get some income from it. Keep your needs and wants in check.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

In my area, the amount of free beautiful parks, nature centers, museums, national monuments, free concerts, kid programs at the library, things to rent at the library (books, ebooks, Kanopy, tools, toys, board games) is so wonderful! The post Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia appeared first on The Frugal Girl. They were a great price!

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

If you are willing to take the risk, since it is too late to book ahead for good deals, it is now time to take the last-minute approach. Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “Planning for safety should start well before the busy summer travel season. They often have package deals as well.”

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FREE Kindle Books For April 29th!

Saving Everyday

There are 10 FREE Kindle books you can snag today! You don’t have to have a Kindle – download the Free Reading App s to read Kindle books on a variety of different devices! Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia. Amazon Deals Deals Gift Ideas Magazine & Book Deals' Social Death. Sign up here!

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