One of my favorite projects I’ve EVER done is the Global Children’s Book Club. Spurred by pervasive individual and systemic racism in the world, I felt the best place to start was with education. I knew that to be … Read More
Diwali, or Deepavali as it’s typically known in South India, is the Indian festival of lights. It’s typically a 5-day long celebration of “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.” It’s one of the most … Read More
Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. And Thanksgiving books for kids are always one of the best parts of the season. While Halloween and Christmas books tend to be quite popular, I find … Read More
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families honor and remember their ancestors who have passed on. Dia de los Muertos activities for kids are a wonderful way to connect with your own ancestors and learn more … Read More
I’ve mentioned before that we love we love matching family Halloween costumes, but that I was sure that last year would be the final time my kids would be on board. Well, lo and behold, this year they came up … Read More
There are plenty of books that I love getting from the library. Even while our library has been closed, we’ve made extensive use of the digital and digital audio collections. But especially for seasonal books, like kids Halloween books, I … Read More
Halloween is sure to look a little different this year. We’re still not sure exactly how our neighborhood is going to handle everything. But since California is still pretty locked down, the chances of normal trick-or-treating happening are slim to … Read More
Fall 2020 is definitely looking a bit different from other years. Halloween will undoubtedly be different, as will all the prep that goes into it. Still, I’m determined to make this season super fun still and wanted to share our … Read More
It’s crazy to me that it’s the last full week of September. Which means it’s almost Halloween season! I strictly celebrate apples in September, then move to pumpkins in Halloween in October, and I’m delighted for it. Plus, this means … Read More
July 4th was always one of my favorite holidays growing up. I love the family time and fun and invitation to consider freedoms. I’ve always known that not everyone in our country enjoys those freedoms equally, but it’s become far … Read More
Are you prepping for a vegetarian Easter dinner but are unsure what to make that’s still traditional but still simple? Here are some fantastic vegetarian Easter recipes for a wonderful holiday menu! A few years ago, I decided to make … Read More
If you’re looking for a way to keep your Holy Week simple but meaningful, this Easter advent calendar is just the thing. With music, scriptures, art, videos, and Christian Easter activities for all ages, it’s perfect to create a sacred … Read More
