10 Activity Kits to Save for a Snowy Day
March 7, 2023
By Christa Protano As I write this, we are in the middle of winter. Fortunately, we are not knee-deep in snow. I live in the Northeast and this winter has been unseasonably warm. While this has been a blessing for those who dislike the cold, as a...
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4 Small Ways to Calm Anxiety
February 8, 2023
By Christa Protano If you're reading former First Lady Michelle Obama’s new book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, you are probably familiar with the phrase, “The Power of Small.” It’s the idea of finding a practical...
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4 Activities to Get You in the Spooky Spirit
September 14, 2022
By: Christa Protano Confession: When I was growing up, I was petrified of Halloween. Werewolves, Mike Meyers, Freddie Kruger — no, thank you. Now that I’m older, I love the spooky season. Well, I still don’t watch scary movies, but I lov...
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5 Books to Give this Christmas … in July!
July 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano Do you celebrate Christmas is July? Personally, I tend to mark the occasion somehow with my kids. But these days, any excuse to gather together as a family or just the grown-ups is a welcome distraction from our challenging...
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to pick out something special for the most important lady in your life. We can’t think of a better way to say “I Love You, Mom” than with a gift that encourages ...
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Cooking By the Book
February 22, 2022
By: Christa Protano Ever wonder what Bilbo Baggins or Mr. Darcy ate in a single day? Now, superfans of classic literature can take a deep dive into the diets of a their favorite characters and get creative in the kitchen, too. Inspired by worl...
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Take a Break from Adulting with These 4 Creative Books
January 17, 2022
By: Christa Protano Let’s be honest, sometimes we just want to feel like a kid again. Luckily, there is an easy way to do just that. Whether it’s coloring, painting or drawing, tapping into our creative side helps us feel less stressed and...
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Painting Leaves
October 13, 2021
By: Kristen Johnson Lasting Impressions
Crafting often means that your wallet is going to take a bit of a beating at times. It doesn’t always have to be that way. With this DIY nature creation, your purse doesn’t even need to leave it’s ...
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4 Books for Journal Lovers
June 29, 2021
By Christa Protano
It may be summer, but for some reason, I find myself wanting to get organized as if it’s the turn of a brand new year. Now that things are opening back up, I feel like it’s time to make plans, see people, and just do more ov...
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4 Spiritual Activity Books to Ease You Back Into In-Person Fellowship
June 1, 2021
By Christa Protano
As the pandemic starts to relinquish its hold on the U.S. and many states drop their mask mandates and ease restrictions, you may find yourself feeling anxious … and we can’t say that we blame you. If the idea of getting rel...
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