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Hi! I am Melissa, the face behind the blog. I am a mom to 3 beautiful young ladies. We are a multicultural family as my husband is a native of Mexico. If you love anything to do with reading then this blog is for you.

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Why Chess Became One of the Most Valuable Activities for My Son

An excerpt from  “Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club” by Dan Shapiro Parents are always looking for activities that do more than just keep kids busy, Read…

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A mysterious explosion. A wounded ally. And the rise of a new and powerful enemy . . . When an unforeseen blast destroys part of England’s largest gunpowder factory, Inspector Gregson,…

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Awesome Blogging Planner For Sale

  I  am always looking for a planner that will help me get organized in my blogging life. And when I came across this one from Tabitha Philen, who has…

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    Excerpt From A Painting to Die For

    December 13, 2017 /

    Excerpt The last time I had a full-blown hissy fit, screaming, fists pounding, and hyperventilating was when my daddy gave his painting—the one he promised to me—to my aunt. I’d’ve killed Read more [...]

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    Order a free copy of The Virgin Mary Book from America Needs Fatima! This is a Catholic book so order it if you want. I am not advocating any religion even though I am Catholic but just thought this Read more [...]

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    Teachers, program coordinators or home school teachers - Help your class earn free admission to Six Flags Theme Parks! Read to Succeed is a free educational program sponsored by Six Flags to inspire Read more [...]

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    A few tips for slow-cooker success from Phyllis Good, author of Stock the Crock A slow cooker does its best work when it’s 2/3 full. Less than that and it may dry out, especially around the Read more [...]

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