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Monday, May 23, 2016 2:46:11 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Workshop at the Annapolis Regional Library:
Elaine said, "Discussing strategies for social mediaThe author workshop for Creating a Social Media Plan at the Annapolis Regional Library was a big success! As a group we discussed how to develop your brand as a writer, the essentials of a great website,..." more
Friday, April 15, 2016 1:07:58 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Maryland Skipjack Craft:
Elaine said, "Make a skipjack!Make these fun skipjacks out of paper towel tubes and recycled paper.According to the Maryland Sea Grant, skipjacks were made by oystermen over 100 years ago specifically to dredge for oysters. They were named after the skipjack..." more
Friday, April 8, 2016 1:45:53 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled School of the Incarnation:
Elaine said, "Reading to studentsI visited the School of the Incarnation in Gambrills, Maryland recently to help them celebrate Maryland Day! Students made their own oysters out of coffee filters, complete with pearls made out of craft poms. I read to..." more
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 1:55:28 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Calvert Marine Museum:
Elaine said, "Learning about Olly!I had so much fun visiting the Calvert Marine Museum last week for their Little Minnows program! After listening to a reading of Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay, students made stick puppets of the characters from the book..." more
Friday, March 4, 2016 1:01:07 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Eastport Elementary School:
Elaine said, "My own Skipjack!I recently visited students at Eastport Elementary School in Annapolis, Maryland for their “Reading Under the Stars“ night. Special thanks to Kristin Blundell for making it a great visit! I read from my book Olly’s..." more
Monday, February 15, 2016 2:20:45 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled St. Margaret’s Day School:
Elaine said, "Busy making Great Blue HeronsI visited the preschoolers at St. Margaret’s Day School in Annapolis, Maryland on Monday and Wednesday. Special thanks to Tricia Hallberg McVeigh for coordinating! I read from my book Olly’s Explores 7 Wonders of..." more
Monday, October 12, 2015 6:46:55 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Patuxent River Appreciation Days:
Elaine said, "Kelli Nash and I with our new book.We had a beautiful day for Patuxent River Appreciation Days this year at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland. It was so much fun spending the day with Kelli Nash (illustrator for the Olly the Oyster..." more
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:31:32 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Baltimore Book Festival:
Elaine said, "Baltimore Book FestivalI had so much fun at the Baltimore Book Festival this weekend with fellow authors Barbara Beck and Carol Saucier. It was doubly enjoyable sharing the experience with my daughter as I met Olly fans and people who love..." more
Thursday, June 4, 2015 7:48:31 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Beach Scented Air Fresheners:
Elaine said, "Scents of summerJune has finally arrived and with it all of its summertime scents. There’s the delicious aroma coming from barbeques and cookouts, and the familiar smells of fresh cut grass, chlorine from pools, and most of all the familiar..." more
Sunday, May 31, 2015 9:40:24 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled May News:
Elaine said, "Thank you cardsMay has been a busy month with the school year coming to a close, a beautiful Spring and fun things happening around my blog and my books. What more could a mom/blogger/author ask for! Here are a few of the highlights:Thank you..." more
Thursday, May 21, 2015 6:03:56 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Book Giveaway!:
Elaine said, "Just in time for summer break! I’m giving away two copies of my new book, Olly Explores 7 Wonders of the Chesapeake Bay, a great summertime book for kids.This is the third book in the Olly the Oyster series. In this story Olly tours the bay like a..." more
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 7:29:48 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Blogger Awards:
Elaine said, "I was recently honored to be nominated for two blogger awards. Yay!Both of these awards were formed by Bloggers, for Bloggers. To receive them, you must be a blogger who is nominated by another blogger. The purpose of these awards is to..." more
Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:53:35 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Nature Photo Activity:
Elaine said, "Yellow bloomsMake these nature inspired photo frames from recycled materials.My favorite season is the Spring. I love all the new life and new blooms on the trees, and every year I take lots of pictures of the kids in front of the new brightly..." more
Thursday, April 16, 2015 7:25:10 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Lighthouse Craft:
Elaine said, "Cape Henry LighthousesMake these fun lighthouses out of bottle caps and paper towel tubes.These lighthouses are modeled after the Cape Henry Lighthouses in Virginia which are featured in my children’s book, Olly Explores 7 Wonders of the..." more
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 9:12:25 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled After School Smoothies:
Elaine said, "Healthy and delicious smoothies.When my kids get home from school, they are hungry and thirsty. I would like them to eat healthy, nutritious snacks, but apple slices and carrot sticks are a hard sell when they’re craving tasty comfort foods. I..." more
Monday, March 30, 2015 1:12:16 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled School of the Incarnation:
Elaine said, "Reading my new book, Olly Explores…Great news this week–I visited the School of the Incarnation in Gambrills, Maryland to help them celebrate Maryland Day! I read to students from my new book, Olly Explores 7 Wonders of the Chesapeake Bay,..." more
Friday, March 27, 2015 8:08:07 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Homemade Bird feeders:
Elaine said, "This bird is enjoying his snack.These bird feeders make it easy to watch birds in the backyard. I helped my daughter make these for a science project at school. We made them out of recycled materials, including a paper towel roll, a shoebox lid,..." more
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:13:58 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Maryland Day Crabs:
Elaine said, "Maryland crabsIn addition to its oysters, Maryland is known for its blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay. Help celebrate Maryland Day (March 25th) by making these fun crabs out of paper plates and pipe cleaners.The blue crab is Maryland’s..." more
Saturday, March 21, 2015 7:01:30 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled New Book!:
Elaine said, "Holding my books.My new children’s book, Olly Explores 7 Wonders of the Chesapeake Bay is now available in stores and online! This is the third book in the Olly the Oyster series, with illustrations by Kelli Nash of Baltimore, Maryland...." more
Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:11:00 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Springtime Baby Birds:
Elaine said, "Baby birds cuddle togetherMake these adorable birds and their nests using craft Poms, plastic Easter eggs and brown paper bags.Spring is the time of year when birds are returning to their northern stomping grounds, building their nests, and..." more
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:34:48 AM
Elaine Allen added a Book Trailer Video
Monday, February 9, 2015 9:55:07 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled St. Margaret’s Day School:
Elaine said, "Reading to studentsI visited the preschoolers at St. Margaret’s Day School in Annapolis, Maryland on Wednesday and Friday. Special thanks to Tricia Hallberg McVeigh for coordinating! I read from my book “Olly’s Treasure” and the children..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:06:13 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Angelfish Ornament:
Elaine said, "Angelfish OrnamentI love homemade ornaments. We gave our Christmas tree a nautical theme this year with these colorful Angelfish. Made of polymer clay, they’re easy to make and they look great on our tree. You can use any color of clay to make..." more
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 1:08:48 AM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Thanksgiving Turkey Craft:
Elaine said, "This little guy sits proudly on his plate.My family is super excited for Thanksgiving, as we are every year. It is one of my favorite holidays because it involves family, lots of delicious food, and giving thanks. So, in honor of the big day..." more
Monday, May 23, 2016 2:46:11 PM
Elaine Allen wrote a blog post titled Author’s Workshop:
Elaine said, "Will you be in the Annapolis area on May 14th? Join me for a rapid-fire workshop on creating your Social Media Plan.Date/Time Date – 05/14/20162:00 pm – 4:00 pmLocationAnnapolis Regional Library1410 West St. – Annapolis, MD 21401FREE !A social..." more