Monthly Archives: October 2025

“The Daughter of Shiloh,” by Terri J. Haynes

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Becky

A Story That Grabs Your Heart and Doesn’t Let Go From the very first chapter, this story is a gripping and deeply moving experience. It centers on Lealia, a student trying to redirect her path from Tuskegee Institute to Howard … Continue reading →

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Croutons Gluten-Free or Regular, Basic Recipe with Variations

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Becky

Ingredients ½ loaf gluten-free bread, cubed, I prefer Canyon Bakehouse Brand*, use wheat bread instead for regular croutons 4 tablespoon real Butter, melted 3 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt 1/8 teaspoon Ground Pepper 1 … Continue reading →

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“Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?” by Brianna Caplan Sayres

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Becky

A Hard-Boiled Mystery Illustrated by Mark Fearing A Hen Party This entire story is told tongue-in-cheek with all kinds of chicken references.  As Inspector H. Poulet attempts to solve the mystery of why the chicken crossed the road, phrases such … Continue reading →

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“The Big Fort: The Forest School,” by Ruth Symons

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Becky

Sebastian Braun Illustrator Forest Fun This is a great book.  It tells a story, but at the same time it teaches lots of lessons. A group of four animal friends gather in the woods where owl teaches them many things … Continue reading →

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“Where’s the Witch?” by Ingela P. Arrhenius

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Becky

A Stroller Book A Small Package This is a cute book from the line of lift-the-flap books, but smaller so it easily fits in the hands of little ones.  Even though smaller, it still contains all the fun things the … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free or Regular Hawaiian Cake

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Becky

This is an easy-to-make cake that is special enough for birthdays!

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“Hurry, Kate, or You’ll be Late,” by Janice N. Harrington

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Becky

Illustrated by Tiffany Rose A Reason to be Late! This is a sweet story about Kate and her daddy, that answers the question of why Kate was late.  To do that, the story tells about all the things Kate and … Continue reading →

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