What I’ve Read – January 2019
One month down already! January was really hot, with record temperatures. It was also full of appointments for my son and trying to get things organised to kick-start the year. I have set my goal on GoodReads at 50 books for the year, however I'm already 4 books ahead...
Mystery Box Magic – In the Dark!!
Today was one of the more interesting workshops I've run... the power went out about half way through the workshop! This was the school holiday workshop at Monash Public Library in Mount Waverley, a regular group I've been working with for the last few years. School...
Story time in Heyfield
Today I had a wonderful time at the Heyfield Wetlands doing story time as part of their Kids Fun Day. I haven't done a story time like this before, so it was a bit of an adventure. I raided my Picture Book shelf for some of our favourite picture books that the kids...
What I’ve Read – December 2018
Happy New Year! I can hardly believe 2018 is over, and I read over 100 books during the year! My original goal for 50 books and I totally smashed it. In the busy-ness of the season, I wanted to read a number of shorter books, so I raided my son's bookshelf. These...
Successes for 2018
Children's author Julie Hedlund, challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to post SUCCESSES (rather than resolutions) on our blogs this year. She believes the way New Year's resolutions are traditionally made come from a place of...
Popsugar Reading Challenge 2019
The last few years, I’ve used the PopSugar reading challenge as a way to expand the books I’ve been reading. I’ve enjoyed it so much that I’m taking part in the Popsugar 2019 Reading Challenge again this year. Below are the topics and I’ll update the book I read for...
Last minute gift ideas for book lovers
Christmas is only a few days away. You may be completely organised, or you may be running out to find Christmas gifts at the very last minute. Book lovers are quite easy to buy for, however if you're stuck, here are few ideas. Books - This may seem obvious, however...
12 Days of Christmas 2018
Did you know, the 12 Days of Christmas are between December 25 and January 5? I only learned this recently. For fun, I've decided to help us all kickstart our creativity with a 12 Days of Christmas gift to you. All you have to do is sign up below and between...
A little book secret for Christmas
It may not come as a surprise that one of my favourite places to shop is a book shop. My kids have become used to receiving books for Christmas, and I have a great time choosing books for them. I have also found that giving my kids books is my biggest secret to...
What I’ve Read – November 2018
I can't believe it's December already! Looking at my GoodReads list, I read quite a few books during November, including some that aren't on GoodReads. The first book I read was Trace by Rachael Brown. This is the book based on the Trace podcast, one that my 16 year...