Whether it’s at home, school, or at the park, friendships during our youth are probably one of the most basic concepts we learn as children.  I have vivid memories of a special friend I met on the monkey bars as a child. Her name was Michelle, and every day we would meet at that playground, creating wild adventures using our imagination, traipsing from the slide to the swings, laughing and playing for hours. It’s pure, honest, and often comforting; knowing that someone likes you and likes the same things you do.  Surveys show that friendships play a crucial role in the development and well-being of children in several ways: Social Development:…

I thought I would share a new book with you called The Corset Factory: Threads of Destiny by Valerie Anne Hudson (Author). I received a PDF copy of the book in exchange for this review from Voracious Readers. Inside this post are my affiliate links if you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the items you purchased.  I would like to let you know this book has been called YA but if you were to ask me I would say its a Historical Novel because it touches on the Victorian England’s Industrial Revolution which I enjoyed reading about and was able to share…

April 9th is National Chinese Almond Cookie Day #ChineseAlmondCookieDay is a wonderful day to celebrate because it allows us to celebrate Chinese Almond Cookies which I don’t believe I’ve ever had and I’m not sure Charlie or David have either. If David gets off in time today I may see if I can find a Bakery that sell’s Chinese Almond Cookies for us to try. Would you like one or two or even three. We all know calories shouldn’t count today should they? Not only that its so pretty outside we could go for a walk. Did you know Almonds and good luck come calling on National Chinese Almond Cookie…