The Lifestyles Channel has already given you a glimpse inside their world by sharing where they blog and now they’re sharing another intimate part of life by sharing the views from their windows.Some have taken a very creative approach and painted a portrait with words as they stroll through windows of time, life and their spiritual growth, while others share actual images of what they see on a day-to-day basis. We do hope you’ll enjoy this month’s gift to our readers.  Now push open the shutters and experience the world in the way we see our world . . . ——————– Mary Emma Allen at One Book Two Book shares a view from her window that entertains and delights her grandchildren. Also at One Book Two Book, Karen shares the sweetest... [Read more]

It is scorching hot here today.  I confess that I’m not much of an outdoors person, especially when it is blazing hot outside.  As Mary Emma mentioned, Char and Christine are hosting Camp Weary Parent.  Their goal is to provide summer activities for children to keep the parents and kids sane during the summer.  Since I’m not much of an outdoors person, I decided to give you all a fun indoor activity.  After all, there will be days this summer when it will be raining or it will be just too hot to venture outdoors. When I was a child, The Berenstain Bears were one of my favorites.  I have fond memories of my mom going to the local hobby shop.  I would sit on the floor near the rack of Berenstain Bear books and read until she... [Read more]

Each month, the b5 Lifestyles bloggers have a monthly theme day.  This month’s theme is View From My Window.  Yesterday the kids were playing outside and I thought I’d share my view with you.  I’m so blessed to have a great deck where the kids can play outside of my kitchen while I work.  Our larger pool had a leak and then the pump quit working, so we’re making due with this little pool.  The kids enjoy it and the cool water is refreshing on these hot southern days. The cat dreams of getting outside and catching fleas.  She actually escaped today when one of the kids opened the door.  Bad kitty! In case you’re interested, last month’s theme was Summertime.  How is your view? [Read more]

Tree Hugging Family (another a b5 Media site) is giving away two copies of Think Green.  The copies will also be signed by the author.  Think Green, written by Jeanine Behr Getz, teaches simple, everyday ways kids and adults can lessen their impact and make the world a greener, safer place. The book is packed with lots of fun and vibrant illustrations by Jenny Nightingale. Take a quick peep inside Think Green by clicking on the slideshow! The contest ends June 22.  Stop by Tree Hugging Family for a chance to win! image: Kids Think Big [Read more]

Sometimes young children have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another.  Here is a song that my daughter’s preschool class sings at the end of reading time.  tune of Clementine Put your books away. Put your books away. Put your books on the shelf. Put your books away. Put your books away. Put your books on the shelf. Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for a good time? Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for a good time? author unknown When songs such as this one are added to a regular routine, children know what to expect.  Over time, there will be less confusion and resistance to ending activities. [Read more]