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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Summer Books for the Whole Family
June 24, 2022
By: Christa Protano School is finally winding down, if not out already, and that means the lazy summer days are almost here. Whether you’re gearing up for a family vacation, searching for your child’s next beach read, or looking for activi...
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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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5 Craft Books & Kits to Get You Into 2021’s Most Comforting Trend
March 19, 2021
By Christa Protano
As we continue to stay home and social distance, you may find yourself looking for a new DIY project. Enter 2021’s most inviting lifestyle trend: Comfort Crafting. Because learning a new arts & crafts skill can go a long w...
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The Power of the Puzzle: 10 Benefits Puzzles Have on Your Brain
June 18, 2020
Working on puzzles — jigsaw, word searches, mazes, crosswords, and such — aren’t just fun. They’re also brain food. Check out these fun facts about what puzzles do for your brain below!
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