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A Day in Our Cozy Life #1

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As I've been looking through old posts, I realized that I've actually shared very little from our family life. I've written more about issues, things I'm learning, helping people solve problems, and encouraging others. But I haven't shared much about our day to day activities of pursuing a cozy life and bringing peace, understanding, and joy to our home. I'm far enough along this parenting and homeschooling journey that I want to be more deliberate about sharing some of the fruits and joys of our experience.Today is the first in what I hope … [Read more...] about A Day in Our Cozy Life #1

From My Book Pile – Emilie Barnes Edition

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If you are over a certain age, Emilie Barnes will be a familiar name to you and this post might be like a walk down memory lane that sends you scouring the bookshelves of your home for your own Emilie Barnes books. If you are younger, you might not be familiar with her at all. During the 1980s and 1990s she was a prolific and very popular Christian author who wrote lovely and encouraging books on making a home, family, home organization, saving time, etc. She interested me far more than someone like Martha Stewart because Emilie Barnes seemed … [Read more...] about From My Book Pile – Emilie Barnes Edition

Little Mommy – A Month of Cozy Books

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There was a time when all three of us could quote the entire text of The Little Golden Book Little Mommy from memory. When Caroline went through her baby doll phase, she wanted to read this book and look at the pictures all of the time. When I picked the book up off the shelf to write this post and started reading it aloud, David and I remembered much of it with only a little prompting. Little Mommy Little Mommy begins: This is my house and I am the mommy.My children are Annabelle, Betsy, and Bonny. And so begins the daily life of the … [Read more...] about Little Mommy – A Month of Cozy Books

Good Night, Little Bear – A Month of Cozy Books

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Good Night, Little Bear was one of Caroline's favorite stories for a stretch of time. This classic Little Golden Book has many things to love about it and fits perfectly into A Month of Cozy Books series.Just as with the two surprising reasons I loved the Little Bear television series and DVDs, there is a lot of similarity between the bear family in this book and our family. For starters, it is a bear family with an only child and I always appreciate it when I can find stories that reflect our family. There are also some similarities in the … [Read more...] about Good Night, Little Bear – A Month of Cozy Books

Two Little Gardeners – A Month of Cozy Books

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Two Little Gardeners is a Little Golden Book we discovered when Caroline was quite young. You can tell from the fact that our beloved copy has no trademark gold covering left on the spine that it was, shall we say, well read and well loved.Truthfully, this was one of her favorite books for some time. We read it over and over again. She would also spend a lot of time by herself just poring over the details of the illustrations (artistic child that she is). Two Little Gardeners The story begins after the snow melts in the spring when the … [Read more...] about Two Little Gardeners – A Month of Cozy Books

Understood Betsy – A Month of Cozy Books

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Understood Betsy was one of my favorite novels when I was girl. But (to be perfectly honest) I didn't read it for a very long time and in the process kind of forgot why it was a favorite.When I read it again, it all came back to me why I loved it so much as a girl and even as a young woman. It was an easy choice to include in A Month of Cozy Books. (It is also included in my list of 100 Wholesome Books for Girls and Tweens.) Understood Betsy Betsy is a mousy orphan girl who lives in the city with her great-aunt and great-aunt's daughter … [Read more...] about Understood Betsy – A Month of Cozy Books

Sleep Tight Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

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I don't remember where I first discovered Sleep Tight Farm, but I knew it was a story I wanted to add to my picture book library and share with my readers. Written by Eugenie Doyle and illustrated by Becca Stadtlander, it is about a farm family preparing for winter.It is cozy in so many ways and a natural addition to A Month of Cozy Books. Sleep Tight Farm The December days shorten and darken. We are busy putting the farm to bed.So begins Sleep Tight Farm, a delightful book about one family's preparations around their farm as winter … [Read more...] about Sleep Tight Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

Christmas in the Country – A Month of Cozy Books

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Christmas in the Country is a delightful picture book by Cynthia Rylant and Dianne Goode. It will make a wonderful addition to your holiday reading.This charming story tells of the author's Christmas experiences while living with her grandparents in a small white house in the country. The girl tells of anticipating and celebrating Christmas while living with her grandfather and grandmother in the country. Christmas in the Country Their celebrations are simple. The grandfather always cuts down a tree from the woods. The girl and her … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Country – A Month of Cozy Books

The Year at Maple Hill Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

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The Year at Maple Hill Farm combines two fun themes - farm animals and going through a calendar year. The combined talents and distinctive style of Alice and Martin Provenson shine through in this wonderfully illustrated picture book.There is lots of cozy in The Year at Maple Hill Farm so it was easy to add it to A Month of Cozy Books! The Year at Maple Hill Farm The Provensons take the reader through their farm, focusing on a few aspect of it. They introduce children to the animals and how they have different roles to play on the farm. … [Read more...] about The Year at Maple Hill Farm – A Month of Cozy Books

Bunny’s Book Club – A Month of Cozy Books

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I happened upon Bunny's Book Club at the local bookstore one afternoon. It was another one of those love at first sight type books that I decided to bring home. Written by Annie Silvestro and illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss, it's a cute tale of what happens when a bunny discovers books.(Annie Silvestro is also the author of Mice Skating, another darling book I've included in my A Month of Cozy Books series.) Bunny's Book Club Bunny discovered the joy of books when one of the librarians read to children outside during the warmer months. He … [Read more...] about Bunny’s Book Club – A Month of Cozy Books

Mice Skating – A Month of Cozy Books

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Mice Skating falls into the category of instant favorite. It is so incredibly charming that I can't imagine a child not liking it (or an adult who enjoys children's picture books!).Author Annie Silvestro and illustrator Teagan White have teamed up to create a truly delightful book. The story is meaningful and the illustrations are charming. Mice Skating Unlike the rest of the field mice who head for the underground during the cold winter months, Lucy loves winter. She feels completely alive during the colder months. (I think this is one … [Read more...] about Mice Skating – A Month of Cozy Books

100 Books from Our New Home Library

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When we did our cozy home remodel, we changed our learning room into a library. In my dream home, I would have a large library filled with built-in bookshelves from floor to ceiling. Instead, we have several places where we keep our books including what you see below.Because our book space is limited, we've had to be ruthless in keeping our book total to reasonable levels.We've weeded through our books continuously over the years so what is left is the best of the best.Here's a look at what we have in our library. Since the … [Read more...] about 100 Books from Our New Home Library

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