Are you a fan of Dr Seuss? Did you know you can visit the Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield, Massachusetts? This sculpture garden is a great way to step into the world of one of the most famous children’s authors! This post includes affiliate links. Celebrating Dr Seuss in Springfield MA One of…
Are you ready for a new, fun book to read? Today, I’m telling you all about Lucy Out of Bounds! This is a super fun, easy book to read that is all about a girl who loves soccer but has some crazy events going on in her life. Lucy may be great at the sport…
Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or products for the purpose of this post. All opinions are my own. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own. Several years ago my daughter discovered a new book series that quickly become her favorite. She read each of the Riley Mae books, interviewed author Jill…
I have always had a library card. I can remember getting books from our local library as far back as 1st grade. Back then, our library in my town of Auburn, Kentucky consisted of a small brick building with one room. It was the most exciting place to go visit. Since we have lived in…
I will never forget my 4th grade introduction to biographies. Every morning before school started, I would stop by our school library on the way to my class and check out a new biography. Then I would read the new book that night. Yes, I am and have always been a fast reader. When I…
A few weeks ago, my daughter came home from school ‘over the moon’ excited about a book she had read at school. It was all about why the moon looks in your window at night. Have you ever wondered? It’s because the moon is listening to the nighttime stories that parents share with their kids…
Do you love to read? Do you ever find yourself reading the very same authors or genre? Sometimes I find that I am in a reading rut! Maybe it’s time to break out and read something new! Here are some tips to help you find a new book! This post includes affiliate links. How to…
As an adult, you know the joys of reading a great book from start to finish without even putting it down. And don’t you want your children to experience that same joy, that same connection with books that you feel and love and want more of for yourself? Of course! But the trick is knowing…