Family Entertainment
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William Daniel (YOU’RE JOKING ME) – Author Interview & Invitation
Want to instigate some giggles from the kids? Allow me to introduce to you, William Daniel, the author of YOU'RE JOKING ME: JOKES FOR KIDS BY A KID. William is "a middle schooler, WWII enthusiast, and a competitive gymnast. He builds model airplanes and wants to be a pilot someday. He has an older sister, Maris, and a twin sister, Cayln, and is the younger by four minutes. As you can well imagine, he enjoys making people laugh, which he does for family, for friends, and at school. William lives in Colorado with his family and dog, Riley." I first met William at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference in…
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Children’s Activities: Using Picture Book Layers
Are you looking for entertaining children's activities using picture book layers? I'm delighted to introduce you to a new friend, Kathy O'Neill, who has some wonderful ideas. I began following Kathy's blog about a year ago and found her content delightful. She's a talented artist who teaches and guides children and adults in discovering God and their own creativity through art, history, and nature. ***** Discover the Rich Layers of Picture Books by Kathy O' Neill Children love to read picture books over and over again. The next time that happens, don’t secretly groan (we’d never do that, right?). Instead take advantage of the time to help them learn from…
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How to Plan Fun, Family Staycations
Whether you’re short on time or low on money, don’t abandon a family getaway just yet. Instead of a vacation, consider a staycation! Staycations can be fun activities, such as a backyard luau. However, staycations also include day trips. Even if you live out in the countryside, you may be surprised by the possibilities within a two-hour drive from home-sweet-home. Besides the obvious parks and museums, which are also entertaining, here are a few ideas on how to plan some special days for your family.
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Ark Encounter Review: Family Vacation {2021}
Are you pondering a visit to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky? Our family visited the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in the summer of 2021. Of course, things are always changing, but hopefully, you’ll find this review, as well as my review of the Creation Museum, timely and helpful. If you've ever wondered how big Noah's Ark was, how he built it, how he fit all the animals inside and took care of them, and perhaps, even wonder if the Bible is true at all, then the Ark Encounter is a place you'll want to consider researching for the answers.
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BRITFIELD & THE RISE OF THE LION – Book Review {& Giveaway!}
If you enjoyed my review of BRITFIELD: THE LOST CROWN, then you may want to check out this review of C.R. Stewart’s latest book, BRITFIELD & THE RISE OF THE LION. Perhaps you know a tween or teen who relishes stories of adventure and suspense. If so, then you may want to inspect the details for the giveaway of this book as well. Packed inside this 474-page book is a dizzying amount of fascinating facts about art, geography, and architecture. When accompanied by a few historical facts, readers who are caught up in the fast-paced adventure, may forget it is a tale of fiction . . .