Family Entertainment
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Our Chocolate Tasting Experience at French Broad Chocolate Factory
What’s in your pocket? During the reign of the Aztec Empire, you may have been considered wealthy if you had a pocketful of cacao (ka-kau) beans. Even though we're not using cacao beans as currency today, the chocolate they produce is still highly treasured. Last year, my daughters treated me to a chocolate tasting at the French Broad Chocolate Factory and Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina. The experience was delightful. It provided a wonderful reminder that truly savoring something requires time and patience. Dipping into a chocolate factory for a chocolate tasting experience needs to be on every chocolate lover’s bucket list!
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Introducing StarLight Magazine for Kids
Are you looking for quality online content for your kids that's written with a Christian worldview? And, it's free? Allow me to introduce to you my friend and guest blogger today, Jean Hall. She's the editor of StarLight Magazine. I first met Jean when I attended a Write2Ignite Conference back in 2012. It's been a blessing to watch and learn from her ever since then. I'll let Jean tell you her story.
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YOU’RE JOKING ME – JOKES FOR KIDS BY A KID (Review & Giveaway)
Q. "What do baby chickens like to buy in stores? A. Cheep, cheep stuff! Are you looking for a new joke book for kids? Look no further. William Daniel has nailed it in his debut book, YOU’RE JOKING ME – JOKES FOR KIDS BY A KID. So, what makes this book special?
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William Daniel (YOU’RE JOKING ME) – Author Interview & Invitation
Want to instigate some giggles from the kids? Allow me to introduce to you, William Daniel, the author of YOU'RE JOKING ME: JOKES FOR KIDS BY A KID. William is "a middle schooler, WWII enthusiast, and a competitive gymnast. He builds model airplanes and wants to be a pilot someday. He has an older sister, Maris, and a twin sister, Cayln, and is the younger by four minutes. As you can well imagine, he enjoys making people laugh, which he does for family, for friends, and at school. William lives in Colorado with his family and dog, Riley." I first met William at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference in…
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Children’s Activities: Using Picture Book Layers
Are you looking for entertaining children's activities using picture book layers? I'm delighted to introduce you to a new friend, Kathy O'Neill, who has some wonderful ideas. I began following Kathy's blog about a year ago and found her content delightful. She's a talented artist who teaches and guides children and adults in discovering God and their own creativity through art, history, and nature. ***** Discover the Rich Layers of Picture Books by Kathy O' Neill Children love to read picture books over and over again. The next time that happens, don’t secretly groan (we’d never do that, right?). Instead take advantage of the time to help them learn from…
