Do your kids want a fun, fast, fantasy story to read? We have you covered! Here is our review of the Land of Stories - The Wishing Spell.
Book Review: The Land of Stories – The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Podcast Review: Brains On!
We love science around here and went in search of a science podcast for kids. See our review of Brains On! here!
International Theater: “Matilda – The Musical” (London, England)
Fans of the book "Matilda" will love this musical version of the book, which has been playing on stage in the West End of London. See our full review here!
International Travel: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (Great Missenden, England)
Do you have any Roald Dahl fans in your family? If so, you should check out the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in England! Here is our review!
International Travel: Narrowboat Adventures in England (Warwickshire, United Kingdom)
Ever considered a different sort of cruising option? We rented a narrowboat and cruised the canals of England! Here is our write up!
Activity: Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center (Stevenson, WA)
A great museum for families in the Gorge!
Book Review: The Turn of the Tide by Rosanne Parry
3.75 out of 5 stars My son had a birthday recently and our local book store always sends him a coupon to come in a shop for a new book. He loves it, so on our most recent trip in I noticed my book stack getting smaller and decided to pick up a few new... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “Lumberjanes, Beware the Kitten Holy” by N. Stevenson, G. Ellis,& B. Allen
4 out of 5 Stars Recently a friend was asking me for ideas for books for her daughter. Her daughter is in the same class as my son and she knows about my love of stories and reading and books and paper and.... I had given her several ideas based on things we have read... Continue Reading →
Game Review: Forbidden Island by Gamewright
My son can be pretty competitive and sometimes when he is in a losing streak nobody wants to play games with  him - he gets really grumpy. I felt like it was time to bring home a game that was more cooperative and a little more challenging than the other cooperative games we have in the game cupboard.... Continue Reading →
