Making Reading Fun for Children One of the very best things that a parent can give to their children is a love of learning and reading. Most children, by nature, like to read and will be excited when it is … Continue reading →

As October approaches, pumpkins will be appearing everywhere! There are tons of ways to carve a pumpkin for an interesting decoration, but pumpkins can also be used to beautify and create a fun fall planter project for kids! Read on … Continue reading →

Encourage Cognitive Development with Fantasy Stories Most everyone would agree that reading is beneficial to children, in more ways than one. To start, reading strengthens language and vocabulary skills, as well as stimulates the brain. Secondly, it allows a child … Continue reading →

Getting the kids to participate and be a part of a gardening experience has always been something that has been near and dear to my heart. Gardens can be such magical places for children, with so many life lessons to … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how to take your love for reading and combine it with a love for the outdoors and garden? Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a grandparent, or simply have a childlike heart, creating a backyard … Continue reading →

Composting for Kids! One of the greatest wonders of nature is transformation. From the way the dark sky changes to the dawn each morning to the metamorphosis of the caterpillar to a magnificent butterfly or the tiny seed to a … Continue reading →

Getting the kids excited for the outdoors seems to be a priority for parents these days. With so many children’s activities revolving around a television, computer screen, or game system, moms and dads are often faced with the challenge of … Continue reading →

The best perfumes are natural! Why do I say that you might ask? Well yesterday, I was at business school and the teacher brought in a bunch of flowers from her garden. She had wanted to choose objects which she … Continue reading →

Celebrating  Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge are celebrating their one year blogiversary (click here to read their inaugural post) by hosting their very own “Book Blasty Tour”. Thank you for taking the time to visit … Continue reading →

Children gardening together is an excellent way to relax, have fun, build friendships, teamwork and learn about nature. The kids from Featherston School in New Zealand have learned the benefits of this by working hard and securing a place in … Continue reading →

Hello! I just wanted to drop by and tell you that your book is fabulous and I have greatly enjoyed reading it together with my niece. I will be looking forward to the next book, when it is available! Your style of writing fantasy literature for children is really refreshing, and I appreciate that you keep your content clean and age appropriate! Thanks again!

Rebecca and the Strangest Garden on Earth is my debut children book, and covers really interesting issues in a non-threatening way. A story within a story, with an adventure, mystery and friendship. What I really liked about writing this book … Continue reading →