Deck the Halls on a Budget & with Creativity this Holiday Season By Sandy Sandler I know that not everyone was born with a creative gene. If you are creatively challenged, I have some easy tips and crafts to help you “Deck the Halls” this season – and they’re budget-friendly, too! So, get over the fact that you are don’t have a creative bone in your body and get some family and friends involved in some holiday cheer. Mr. & Mrs. Reindeer Apples: Red apples are a versatile decorating item for the holidays. Some brown pipe cleaners and some candy canes will quickly turn the apples into adorable and fun reindeer. This craft is so fun for children and can be given as gifts to teachers, neighbors, or children’s classroom friends. Beaded Pinecones: Collect pinecones during the fall on your nature walk; get the children involved and see how many they can find. Thread some beads and eclectic thread onto some wire and wrap them in between the scales on the pinecone. You … [Read more...]
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Lee (The Generals) Book Review
My Thoughts on Lee (The Generals) A Life of Virtue By John Perry I love learning about fun stuff that happened in the past. History type books are the best. That is why I could not wait to read Lee The Generals by John Perry! This book truly took me on a journey of the life that General Lee lived. Everything from Lee’s childhood, to his marriage, and then through the birth and lives of his children. I learned each place that Lee traveled during his time in the military as well as some interesting facts that happened to his children such as his son who accidentally cut off his fingers at a young age. General Lee helped me to better understand the thoughts and actions of a military icon that I had heard so much about but never really knew. I love the writing style of John Perry and I don't think that Perry could have done it any better. It is an easy to understand book and flows nicely. Another aspect of the book I enjoyed was the catchy cover. I know that many tell you don’t … [Read more...]