One of the things I really like about this series (I've read three of them now) is that you don't have to be a horse-loving girl to fall in love with the main character, Andrea Carter. If you do have horse-loving girls (and I've met lots of them!) don't hesitate to recommend the series. But, even if you don't, pick up these books for a girl who is ready for longer chapter books (not too long, though) who likes a good story. I think Susan Marlow does an excellent job of blending character and plot. I prefer plot, ... << MORE >>

I've been meaning to read Lori Scott's Meghan Rose books for a while. I'm glad I finally did! 

Meghan Rose On Stage! is a nice book for early elementary grades. I can just hear a teacher reading this to her class or see her using it in reading groups. Meghan Rose is ... << MORE >>

God's promises for boys by Jack Countryman and Amy Parker, Illustrations by Richard Watson << MORE >>

I spent one day at the Write to Publish Conference in Wheaton, IL. I wish I had the funds to spend the whole week, but I'm going to have to work on that, because it was a good resource. The previous workshops and conferences I've gone to have focused primarily on craft and haven't had many opportunities to shop manuscripts. The next time I go to WTP, I'm going to have some prepared manuscripts. I did make some good contacts, talked one-on-one with a few editors, and got some feedback on a writing idea I haven't fully developed. ... << MORE >>

I got my planner out the other day and started filling in my kids' summer activities (the ones I already know about.)
I had just set my planner aside, when I got a notice that Stephanie Shott had beat me to a great post. Well, it didn't say that exactly, but when I read it, I knew it was true.

Check out Stephanie's post about planning summer memories so you don't miss them.

After I read it, I picked my planner up again and added a few ... << MORE >>

When some of my friends and colleagues read the title to this blog post, I know what they're going to do. First they will either laugh or roll their eyes. Then they'll wonder if I'm going to tell you how to be overcommitted, because I do it so well.

I have to admit. My mind goes something like this: 

"Whew! What a day. . . I can finally relax." 

(Five minutes later)

"I feel guilty. I wonder ... << MORE >>

Busy People's fast & frugal cookbook by Dawn Hall

Did you notice that I changed the title of this blog post? I normally only post recommendations, but I'm afraid this review isn't going to be all positive. Since I agreed to post a review for this book, I'm following through, but I'm not going to recommend you purchase it. Instead, I would encourage you to leaf through it on your own or borrow it first. Maybe it will fit your family better than it did mine.
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I read the Friday Lutheran Hour Ministries devotion online tonight. ... << MORE >>

Today I searched online for a devotion about LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League.) ... << MORE >>

I like to observe the Lenten season by focusing on Christ's sacrifice for me. ... << MORE >>