• 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





  • Raising Julie { Free Ebook}
    Budget-Friendly Book Finds

    Raising Julie { Free Ebook}

    August 22, 2023 /

    Memoir. Women’s fiction. Parenting. Children.“Raising Julie” focuses on the topic of the Golden Child syndrome, childhood neglect, and the consequences.By using short, colorful, detailed vignettes, Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Heat Lightning: A Florida Panhandle Mystery { Free Ebook}

    Heat Lightning: A Florida Panhandle Mystery { Free Ebook}

    August 12, 2023

    Free Book Conscious Millionaire: Grow Your Business by Making a Difference

    April 1, 2015

    Sand, Sunshine and Sizzle Hot Beach Romances

    June 28, 2015
  • Cost-Saving Money Tips for Summer Break All Parents Need to Know from North Carolina Book Blogger Reading with Frugal Mom
    Education,  Everything Else

    Cost-Saving Money Tips for Summer Break All Parents Need to Know

    May 5, 2021 /

    Summer break for kids is around the corner, a period when parents oftentimes need to make plans to keep the kiddos entertained. However, entertainment is oftentimes synonymous with spending money, Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    10 Productivity Books to Help You Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity, and Achieve Your Goals

    10 Productivity Books to Help You Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity, and Achieve Your Goals

    December 9, 2021

    Get The Constitution &Declaration of Independence For FREE!

    September 12, 2016
    Develop Your Spiritual Side With 30 Minutes Of Morning Reading by North Carolina Book Blogger Reading with Frugal Mom

    Develop Your Spiritual Side With 30 Minutes Of Morning Reading

    November 23, 2017
  • hiding-from-my-kids-in-my-prayer-closet
    Budget-Friendly Book Finds

    Free Ebook Hiding from the Kids in My Prayer Closet

    May 4, 2021 /

    Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    seal under covers

    SEAL Under Covers { Free eBook}

    May 5, 2022

    Great Blogging Book To Have And It’s Free

    May 14, 2015
    Free Ebook: Understanding and Loving a Person with Depression

    Free Ebook: Understanding and Loving a Person with Depression

    May 18, 2021
  • Guest Post

    When it Comes to Your Child’s Learning, Do You Coach or Cheerlead?

    August 15, 2017 /

    Just about every American parent feels pleased when their child shows early signs of doing well in school or feels concerned when their youngster lags behind. It’s all part of having “high expectations” Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 1 Comment

    You May Also Like

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

    October 31, 2016

    5 Apps for the Frugal Reader

    September 29, 2016
    boy-reading-self-esteem

    Building Self-Esteem in Boys Through Reading

    December 14, 2016
  • Guest Post

    Your Child’s Teacher May be Doing Right by Giving Students What They Want

    April 20, 2017 /

    Teachers and parents often fret about setting bad precedents. Don’t let a child stay up late to watch a much-anticipated football game, despite how a child may plead, because then you’ve established Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    uphill

    Does “Happily Ever After” Really Exist?

    January 26, 2017
    alternative reading fun

    4 Alternative Ways to Make Reading Fun

    January 11, 2017

    5 Apps for the Frugal Reader

    September 29, 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

    How to Add Education to Your Child’s Winter Vacation

    October 26, 2016

    Excerpt from THE WOMAN UNDERWATER by Penny Goetjen

    August 22, 2022

    Guest Post From Author Roxy Boroughs

    March 9, 2016
 Older Posts

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.