• Home
  • Author Features & Interviews
  • Book Reviews & Recommendations
    • Book Merchandise
    • Faith, Inspiration & Personal Growth Reads
  • Budget-Friendly Book Finds
  • Disclosure Policy
  • About
  • Bookish Lifestyle
    • Book Clubs
    • Family Reading Life
    • Home Libraries and Reading Nooks
    • Reading Challenges & Community
  • Home
  • Author Features & Interviews
  • Book Reviews & Recommendations
    • Book Merchandise
    • Faith, Inspiration & Personal Growth Reads
  • Budget-Friendly Book Finds
  • Disclosure Policy
  • About
  • Bookish Lifestyle
    • Book Clubs
    • Family Reading Life
    • Home Libraries and Reading Nooks
    • Reading Challenges & Community

Hey Y’all

Headshot

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.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter





  • Halloween Gives Kids the Gift of Tradition, Outside of Religion by North Carolina Book Blogger Reading with Frugal Mom
    Guest Post

    Halloween Gives Kids the Gift of Tradition, Outside of Religion

    October 19, 2017 /

    I don’t remember how my husband Chris and I ended up with six-month-old twins dressed as vegetables—a chili pepper and a pea pod, to be precise—the first Halloween we were parents. I’ll admit Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Meet Michi- An Author Interviews His Character

    September 3, 2015
    history read pluto

    History Read: What Really Happened to Pluto

    March 24, 2017

    An Interesting Building Material

    November 9, 2016
  • entitlemania-the-grinch-who-steals-christmas
    Guest Post

    Entitlemania: The Grinch Who Steals Christmas

    December 22, 2016 /

    “. . . and the Grinch sneered down from his mountain above, I’ll infect Christmas in Whoville and disguise it as love.  The parents will help me, they won’t have a clue.  They’ll shop in Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Alternative Ways to Think about How Our Children Learn

    Alternative Ways to Think about How Our Children Learn

    September 13, 2017

    “Election Madness, Election Sadness:” A Fun Rhyme for Kids/Parents from Education Expert

    October 31, 2016
    Halloween Gives Kids the Gift of Tradition, Outside of Religion by North Carolina Book Blogger Reading with Frugal Mom

    Halloween Gives Kids the Gift of Tradition, Outside of Religion

    October 19, 2017
  • 12-joys-of-christmas
    reviews

    Book Review: The 12 Joys of Christmas

    December 15, 2016 /

    The 12 Joys of Christmas is an amazing book that gives a new take on the 12 days of Christmas. Before I get into my review here is a brief description of the book. Long after the gifts are opened, Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    saving-phoebe-murrow-cover

    Saving Phoebe Murrow : A Review

    December 13, 2016
    What I Am Currently Reading

    What I Am Currently Reading: A Bridge Named Susan

    August 14, 2017
    What I Am Currently Reading

    What I am Currently Reading : The Sinner

    August 7, 2017
  • crochet-books-for-kindle
    New Releases

    Crochet Gift Books For Kindle

    December 11, 2016 /

    My mom loved to crochet, although she hasn't picked up a needle since my dad died. She could make some amazing things with yarn and a crochet needle. That got me thinking there may be others that enjoy Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Popular Children’s Author Releases New Book, A Thrilling Adventure About the Only Carnivore Unique to California

    July 7, 2017
    remy

    Remy’s Dilemma: Special Delivery a Refreshingly Humor-Filled, Road-Tripping Crime Caper

    September 13, 2021

    The Heart Aleppo Book Blast and Giveaway

    July 27, 2018
  • Uncategorized

    Ten Great Easter Reads

    March 30, 2015 /

    It doesn't seem possible that Easter is just around the corner. Next week to be exact. Wow time is flying this year. Here are some awesome reads to get you and your kids in the Easter spirit. Duck Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 2 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Free One Year Subscription to Popular Science.

    July 23, 2015
    even in darkness

    Even in Darkness A Novel Review

    April 27, 2015

    Conjuring Destiny Excerpt

    November 4, 2015

Welcome Y’all!

Headshot

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 than this blog is for you.

Grab My Book

Anchored In Hope

Grab My Book

Earn $ From Your Influence

Earn $ From Your Influence
Bella Grace Book Club Package with Free Gifts, Free Shipping & Free Tote
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Amazon affiliates

Join the Beans & Sparks Book Club

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Amazon affiliates

Join the Beans & Sparks Book Club

Ashe Theme by WP Royal.