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Book Nook: Become the Fire

Motherhood Moments

The daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and Yugoslavian immigrant father, Schmitz knows what it means to be an “outsider.” And I found that it’s by persevering that I achieve the most success. She learned to use her “differentness” to make a difference as she grew up in Puerto Rico, war-torn Lebanon, and suburban Chicago.

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Fun Friday Giveaway: VTech V.Reader

Saving With Shellie

You can even push a button for help defining words – something my daughters found especially fun. However, after persevering through these small issues, we really are enjoying the V.Reader as well as the entertainment and learning opportunities it is bringing our children.