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There’s something nostalgic about back to school time. I think it’s because we all remember getting ready for a new school year — …. saving those new shoes for the very first day so they’d be all shiny (at least until recess) …. getting excited to learn who would be in your class and who …

Do you know how every kid has some special talent — a skill that just makes you go “Wow!  Where did they learn that?!”  It’s that thing about your child that impresses you, makes you proud and causes you to stop and think how it will help them in life. For my daughter, her amazing …

I don’t know about your house but in our neck of the woods, Spring can get really busy! 

The end of the school year is approaching which means school performances, state assessments and helping the kids to finish all those final projects they need to do. 

Then there’s getting the yard and house cleaned up after winter — turning over the garden, putting away winter clothes, cleaning out the garage so we can FIND the spring toys — all that spring cleaning.

I love getting kids excited about books!  I’ve also learned that Children’s Book Publishers also love to get kids excited about reading. 

So this week’s edition of our 5 Fun Finds features some of the top Children’s Publishing websites and the amazing games & activities they offer — all linked to great kids books.

We always seem to have great animal encounters on our outings & vacations.  And not just ONE animal.  Nope — we seem to see large groups of animals.  A few years ago, we saw moose and big horn sheep on a trip to the Rockies.  Then we got an close-up look at bison & elk …