To me, March is when the flowers start blooming and the world starts to come back to life. Spring doesn't officially start until the 20th, but, if you live in the south, you've probably already seen the wildflowers and daffodils start peaking their heads out in your yard! Taking inspiration from all the greenery (and … Continue reading March Theme: Green
Valentine's is always hearts and pink and red, right? I took some inspiration from that for this month's theme. Don't forget our monthly theme can be taken as the color of the cover or as the a title with the color in the name. Take a look at our prompts for the weeks coming up … Continue reading February Theme: Pink
As we start a new RWL Reading Challenge, we are starting a new pattern of monthly themes...colors! Each month, I'll select a color that I connect with that month and try to choose books who meet both our weekly themes and these color choices. When I think about January, I immediately think of cold weather … Continue reading January Theme: White
This really is my favorite time of year - cozy sweater weather, time with the ones I love, good food, and the lights! I am a sucker for good holiday light displays! In our house, we celebrate Christmas primarily, but we like to teach our kids about other holidays and religions as well. This year, … Continue reading December Theme: The Holidays
The holidays are upon us! Are stores and businesses near you in the Thanksgiving spirit, or have they jumped ahead to Christmas? Both seasons are full of family and tradition for my house. We have traditions around activities and food, but the past few years has seen us travel to North Carolina for Thanksgiving. Given … Continue reading November Theme: Thanksgiving
It's my favorite month!! Fall festivals, Halloween, leaves changing colors...love it! There's just something magic about this time of year for me. And what better way to celebrate this time of year that with a magical book, a cup of something warm, and a good playlist in the background? Here's a few books we've previously … Continue reading October Theme: Halloween Magic
When I think of Fall, I think of high school Friday night football games, fall festivals, apple picking, hayrides, and curling up with a warm blanket and a cup of coffee watching the sun come up every weekend. It's about cozy vibes and warmth and the calm before the busy holiday season starts. This is … Continue reading September Theme: Fall
The summer break seems shorter and shorter every year! Kids where we are will be going back to school in the next 2 week - when do yours go back? With the yellow busses and backpacks full of papers becoming routine again, I thought it would be fitting for Back to School to be our … Continue reading August Theme: Back to School
Is it hot where you are? We are DEFINITELY in Summer here! We've already hit 100 degrees a few times in June and I'm not looking forward to even more hot weather this month. But there is some good that comes with the heat, like ice cream and lemonade....and time in the water! This month, … Continue reading July Theme: Summer
Last month we celebrated our moms and this month we're turning our attention to dads! Again, I'm very fortunate to have had so many great men in my life - the man who raised me, my grandfather, uncles, and many leaders in our community. Now watching my husband be a father to our kids, it … Continue reading June Theme: Dads
