https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4 daily 0.75 2025-09-01 https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/sabbath monthly 0.5 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/2750eeea-64ce-4545-90fd-570d1e5417ac/tempImagezdGsx4.jpg Blog - Sabbath Bread Variations that I have tried and loved: Mozzarella Garlic Jalapeno Cheddar Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/4db32756-b1f6-4178-a534-d28878f8f8ba/IMG_1854.jpg Blog - Sabbath Bread Last March, I decided to make 2 loaves of bread…one to keep and one to share. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/ed732112-77dd-4b2b-b5bf-2a91c1b9be8e/pexels-prolificpeople-29666874.jpg Blog - Sabbath Bread I longed to understand what Sabbath meant in a spiritual sense but also how to implement it in my life in a practical way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/d7e98c59-609d-4e41-94df-0691cfefee7e/tempImage1OUUKd.jpg Blog - Sabbath Bread Exodus 31:13 - “You must observe my sabbaths, for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, so that you will know that I am the Lord who consecrates you.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/bd1a2ee6-fbed-4ab8-84a2-7eac1de3be74/tempImageAIXb1R.jpg Blog - Sabbath Bread I constantly struggle with needing to do “one more thing.” https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/a-decade-of-motherhood monthly 0.5 2024-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/cb05962a-451c-4a43-b910-d2ffc0550f09/IMG_5012.JPG Blog - a decade of motherhood - These possibly may seem like no brainers, but perhaps we’ll find comfort in being reminded that we are not alone in this sanctifying journey of being a mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/34223cd0-8035-4304-b68f-766f6c94911a/IMG_0658.JPG Blog - a decade of motherhood - It’s life’s greatest honor that God chose us to be woven into the story of their lives. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/intentional-screen-time-for-kids monthly 0.5 2024-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/026dc051-a44a-415b-96d5-846c90e45f0e/tempImagedAGDUQ.jpg Blog - intentional screen time for kids - As parents, we have the privilege to tip the scales towards creating real life experiences that leaves them inspired, curious and engaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/9eb81eb4-398e-4d26-833b-20a36f4fd09c/tempImageAUOw6a.jpg Blog - intentional screen time for kids - Be sure to communicate to your kids why you are holding to the boundaries you place for your family. They understand so much more than we give them credit for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/eeba3857-9d8d-48a7-861b-b6165842e286/tempImageklIrv9.jpg Blog - intentional screen time for kids With 3 boys there have been numerous times we have left a restaurant certain we are in fact an actual circus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/026d568e-1463-4ea2-9004-0460559b5d9b/pexels-prateekkatyal-2740956.jpg Blog - intentional screen time for kids - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/34e0c0f4-7ad5-4423-bf30-5bac76321eb2/pexels-cottonbro-8431787.jpg Blog - intentional screen time for kids - I desire to fill our families life with more positive real life experiences that far outweigh digital experiences. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/book-release-day monthly 0.5 2024-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/d85e13d3-a7e4-4faa-aed8-fa4c58712b53/IMG_7992.JPG Blog - Book Release day - Have an extra cup of coffee today for me and if you feel led, go buy my book on Amazon. It’s a good day to celebrate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/efb7a897-c1c4-43e0-b30e-ffb4d307c353/IMG_7991.JPG Blog - Book Release day - After years of God nudging my heart to make my calling of writing a reality, six months of writing, four months of planning and changing and editing…today is the day my book is released. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/book-excerpt monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/18ec6085-9ca7-461f-9aa1-aafa59c77815/7E99C35A-F59C-4C67-B7F7-386C2B8441AC.PNG Blog - book Excerpt - The following excerpt is from Chapter One… https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/easter-favorites monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/bd6c582b-dce6-4d69-80c1-827e8e830a9a/tempImageK0kOfC.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - This is such a special tradition and in fact, just yesterday my 7 year old told me how excited he was for Easter dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/95dae882-4013-4f22-84b0-419318c1db44/tempImageZ99oYf.jpg Blog - Easter traditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/0d88ea3e-2a74-4b5a-9496-941670b8eb42/tempImageGCwn3z.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/412e70b4-e908-4bab-b2b5-573159dbf6a7/tempImageABo5cy.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/bee7fd1d-6a03-47e9-8709-6ae10d25accb/IMG_7742.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - The children’s book is nothing new and revolutionary but we love the Little Golden Books and this one is no different. It’s straightforward and beautifully illustrated and one we read each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/823e5c6f-9f27-4df0-929a-362ff6a9e55f/tempImagenOakn6.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/e926a091-e0fe-4d03-98c9-50a4aaf97818/IMG_7741.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/370063f2-a43e-4dd8-8bfe-2c913e68c14d/IMG_7740.jpg Blog - Easter traditions - Oftentimes we can take for granted or generalize the story of the cross, when He did it for you and me! https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/uncomplicate-your-purpose monthly 0.5 2024-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/004799fe-a080-4e0f-bbda-907a0a462627/IMG_7455.JPG Blog - uncomplicate your purpose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/2df905e5-c877-4ac1-a166-dab11394187b/7AF8C126-0040-43C3-AB87-3C2353EAD3CD.PNG Blog - uncomplicate your purpose - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/quiet-time-for-kids monthly 0.5 2025-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/3396fc92-c8ab-45b4-bc55-821cee01c5c9/IMG_2217+2.jpg Blog - quiet time for big & little kids - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/7420d4a5-6e60-4e7a-8054-0e391bc9893c/IMG_8900.JPG Blog - quiet time for big & little kids Get into a rhythm and make it known to your kids just how important this time is for everyone and that it’s not budging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/a643b1c0-029b-4f0a-9db2-14fd7c0f7bca/pexels-anastasia-shuraeva-4513213.jpg Blog - quiet time for big & little kids This isn’t just great for younger kids either; there are immense benefits for older children as well. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/fancy-valentines-family-dinner monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/0486d638-b8c1-47a4-94a2-14f9cd5497e7/pexels-monstera-production-5874586.jpg Blog - “Fancy” Valentines Dinner - I hope and pray my life and actions are pointing them to the love they have in our Savior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/69984284-717b-4f8e-a268-3638b4b82419/tempImage2ngw73.jpg Blog - “Fancy” Valentines Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/72a10bf7-a78a-4fa9-8c80-4c54f4c304d1/tempImageMadM4F.jpg Blog - “Fancy” Valentines Dinner - When my middle son was a toddler, he called it our “fancy” dinner, and the name has stuck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/2848bb04-788d-4dd8-a8ed-a9e0a449f63d/IMG_7109.jpg Blog - “Fancy” Valentines Dinner - Most importantly, this creates a special memory for them and gives them something to look forward to. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/christmas-books-for-kids-amp-mom monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/dd240124-87ce-4967-93e3-137a94dde906/tempImageaIb6D6.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - We add to our Christmas book collection each year with the kids receiving a pair of Christmas pajamas and a new book on December 1st. (This is similar to what I do in the Fall - see my last blog post). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/08601e93-cb20-4b74-9d01-fc70dd149b8d/tempImageGwZvAy.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - We love all the Gingerbread Man books in this series. They are fun and silly with engaging storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/6cb295d3-518a-41cf-8972-7915809d61fe/tempImageYWnzKB.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - This is a darling and whimsical story about a mouse that turns misfortune into something meaningful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/2c13d1ff-057b-4c3a-aa66-f268da7495b7/tempImagensZMou.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - We have lost the cover to this book but I had to include it in this list. This book has gorgeous illustrations and is about one child’s empathetic heart towards those around them during the season and how it impacted their role in the church Christmas play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/f4a03323-9155-4046-8d7e-5c45f09d6c1b/tempImageCsa1Eg.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - This was the new one we added this year! I love the vintage illustrations and the quirky characters. This is a fun story about a Christmas tree that becomes the gift that keeps on giving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/baf2192f-6995-4154-9d66-7c01ae6e3ba8/tempImage5Bkt2I.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - This ones for you! I loved this Advent Devotional and plan on doing it every year. There are a plethora of Christmas devotionals to choose from but I appreciated this one because it’s not too overwhelming of a commitment. It was a deep dive into all the names of Jesus and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/c77e816c-b8b3-43ba-b714-ba11e3c5231f/tempImagepespC7.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids This book is excellent and has all of the heartwarming elements that any good Christmas book has along with valuable aspects of our history about these 2 incredible men. This one would be best for older children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/caaeb6d8-78f4-45b3-90ee-dba4a54e9954/tempImage44Ifzy.jpg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - This one is not a Christmas story, however I had to include it because it is a beautifully engaging story about contentment. It has lift the flaps for younger children and opens up the conversation about being thankful for what we already have rather than always wanting more. Excellent story with a message all children (and adults) should be reminded of again and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/e90d8d3d-6f4c-4830-9f16-194140704792/images.jpeg Blog - Christmas Book List for Kids - If you haven’t yet read Richard Paul Evans - I highly recommend all of his books. I chose this one because I vividly remember reading the Noel books (there are two more) as a teenager and falling in love with his stories. This book has been turned into a movie on Netflix this year titled ‘Finding Noel’. It was good, but promise me you’ll read the book first! https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/traditions-matter monthly 0.5 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/e1a652b6-50ca-4b22-93b1-2faefb4cc24c/tempImage1CrEKN.jpg Blog - October 1st & Why Traditions matter - One staple we always have are the Pillsbury break and bake cookies with pumpkins on them. The boys look forward to baking these together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/51d31ce5-be05-4515-9fa8-4890334f6a36/tempImageTSxgYK.jpg Blog - October 1st & Why Traditions matter - I like to look for Search and Find pictures, Spot the Differences or Mazes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/31baa51c-9116-475e-af99-7799fd017599/70b294177646e5a3de505ece5d33b97d.jpg Blog - October 1st & Why Traditions matter - It is also a great way to pass down your family beliefs and values and simply celebrate life together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/e20b45d3-9a85-4bb1-ad94-a398296d3d7b/tempImage3PywUI.jpg Blog - October 1st & Why Traditions matter - This keeps them fun and exciting, and the boys look forward to adding a new book each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/73551713-faee-46e6-b986-922c116f34de/tempImageEnXfhe.jpg Blog - October 1st & Why Traditions matter It is so much fun to look back on each year and the kids love looking through them too! I know we will cherish this for years to come. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/sunday-meal-prep monthly 0.5 2023-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/aaaf63b0-700c-4481-9434-0d78d3c11b55/IMG_3066.jpg Blog - Sunday meal prep - Cut up a cantaloupe - Cutting up any fruits or veggies to quickly grab is always convenient! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/30a6e80e-7d63-4801-b1ec-1a644f2430dc/IMG_3067.jpg Blog - Sunday meal prep Banana/Oat Pancakes - All my boys will eat these with peanut butter and is such a quick and easy breakfast or snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/ccd80e1e-1d1e-4acf-9e48-9c00a9c1ad3d/IMG_3068.jpg Blog - Sunday meal prep - Spaghetti Sauce - Spaghetti is an almost weekly meal at my house. I make a large amount and divide into 3 portions and freeze. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/craving-simple monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/af4c11ea-3648-4559-9471-4bbc87c31711/Keep+Life+Simple.jpg Blog - Craving simple With God’s help, let’s display to our families a quiet life fully dependent upon him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/9b2e5b7b-d62f-4442-be9d-d657f2844a5b/419RjxqKnjL.jpg Blog - Craving simple 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, “to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/302b9a60-8947-4d2d-bb3d-7a96c936cb8a/pexels-louis-2101187.jpg Blog - Craving simple - I am craving simplicity. Are you? We are inundated with information at rapid speeds we cannot possibly retain it all. https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/spring-2023-book-reviews monthly 0.5 2023-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/82489f4d-35d0-4cf6-a30b-5f2ae53963e0/IMG_4352.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks This is an author that I will read every single title he puts out. The main character is an aspiring musician whose dreams were altered because of life circumstances. As always, his books have a complicated and sweet love story woven in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/2e8d5107-742e-4c47-ae23-9ddb7d6a44a2/IMG_4354.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend I’m very late to the party to reading this one. It was direct, clear and puts words to struggles we all face. Life pulls us in so many directions, we need the reminder of this book to stay focused on what’s most important and how to practically do that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/927eda78-6bd5-44df-9229-039c648d4edf/IMG_4320.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller I really enjoyed this one. This book dives deep into why our nature craves control and how our society perpetuates it. It gives practical solutions from scripture and is an easy read that causes you to really self examine. Highly recommend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/5907f09a-e337-49c0-a89c-bce9f401ef4f/IMG_4350.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano I LOVED this one. It was quirky, had me laughing out loud, and a mystery wrapped into one. The way the author tells this story had me captivated from start to finish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/996dae8a-6127-413e-b617-96b831dc919c/IMG_4355.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden Although we don’t homeschool our children, I feel there are dozens of practical applications and take aways for all parents or anyone who works in any capacity with children. It was fascinating, thought provoking, and beautifully written. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/79b1a280-a6a1-45aa-9ed1-78fe9dffb262/IMG_4356.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness - by Timothy Keller This is a short read, only 3 chapters, but jam packed with wisdom. It focuses on about 10 scriptures in 1 Corinthians chapter 3 & 4 and dissects what it truly means to have humility from a biblical perspective. Excellent read and I know I will reference this book again and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/040b17fa-a85c-46e5-b4b1-bcfc560a5b17/IMG_4353.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter This story is set in South Carolina on the coast. This author was new to me, and while a tad predictable, it was still a sweet story if you are looking for something light and fun to read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/479dcd47-4844-46e4-aea6-443af55fbb3e/IMG_4351.jpg Blog - spring 2023 book reviews… - The Last Thing he Told me by Laura Dave This book was suspenseful and intriguing until the very end. Also, I was pleasantly surprised at how clean this book was, nothing too graphic or heavy. This was turned into a mini tv series with Jennifer Garner and was also excellent. I recommend to read the book first and then watch! https://www.life-intentional.com/blog-4/t6h50ywvgxa3ggbecir5e9zxbyb3lw monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/1e0e2e32-c1fb-48a1-ade1-cfa28899762d/IMG_4132.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - What should Danny do? by Ganit & Air Levy This is a darling choose-your-own-ending book with a twist. Your child determines the direction of the story by the choices they make along the way. It naturally brings up great conversations in a lighthearted way. There are multiple books in this series as well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/5a3b5cde-7a69-4eae-bc20-95e9e60b1aa7/IMG_4133.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Fast and Furry Racers the Silver Serpent Cup by Jonathan Emmett and Ed Eaves This book is full of weird and wacky characters in a race following a treasure map. It is an engaging story and each character has a unique vehicle with special abilities. There are 2 books in this series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/7f86f631-9ded-4951-b51c-2108fde74a6c/IMG_4143.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - A Tale of Tails by Elizabeth MacPherson We have reached for this book numerous times over the years. The story is endearing and such a darling concept. I just really love this one. I would recommend it for ages 2-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/c32f2d93-3337-4812-8448-2e99bc713e3a/IMG_4139.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Cowardly Clyde by Bill Peet This book has it all. Adventure, and humor, mixed in with a life lesson. The illustrations are interesting and well done too. The author has a unique way of writing quirky stories with deep themes and meaning. We have several of Bill Peet’s books and I would highly recommend them all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/552ebe94-6676-4412-b9ff-8b6e657031b8/IMG_4140.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak This book keeps you turning the pages to see what will be said next. It is incredibly silly, interactive, and encourages imagination. Overall a very entertaining read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/1e2fdbf2-a0be-4515-ac60-e57b86144447/IMG_4131.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Nibbles the Monster Hunt by Emma Yarlett Nibbles is a book-eating monster and he gets trapped in the stories with characters trying to chase him out. He gets caught in endless mishaps and is silly and everything little boys love. There are currently 4 different Nibbles books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/851d848d-5cc0-46a7-bf01-da4e9b0c6d71/IMG_4137.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Ranger in Time by Kate Messner This is a fun-loving series where Ranger is a search and rescue dog that travels into different parts of history to save the day. My oldest is a huge dog lover and there are around 10 or more books in this series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/8a8283ca-6f74-4fe3-949f-04e322417bf1/IMG_4136.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Patterson This a classic comic series and my son is currently devouring these. My husband saved this particular book from his childhood which makes it that much more special. The boy and his tiger have endless imagination and escapades together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/30a04a6c-13e0-48ed-8dce-4b50d4bb46ce/IMG_4135.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Peck, Peck, Peck by Lucy Cousins This is hands down the best book Lucy Cousins wrote. Kids love to put their fingers in the holes and the story is charming in all the right ways. It has the brightest and best illustrations. All of my children still enjoy this book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/19ee3030-d6bb-458c-80b9-68521273ec7d/IMG_4141.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden I adore this book and am so glad my son does as well. It has everything from how to tie knots, how to catch a fish, the 7 wonders of the world, and much more. It encourages curiosity and champions boys learning basic life skills and history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/4ddfbfa9-f39d-4435-a277-843a2fe1eac7/IMG_4138.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - Bear Grylls Adventures by Bear Grylls and Emma McCann My boys thoroughly enjoy the wild adventures of Bear Grylls. Each story has survival skills and applicable life lessons. There are 12 books in this series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6434360f1454600f1b58e55e/25cd6f8b-c955-4f56-a3c8-9b7b9a1b16c4/IMG_4134.jpg Blog - top book picks for boys - The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck by Laura Murray This has been a household favorite. The rhythmic way the author tells the story along with the unique illustrations makes it captivating for kids to read. 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