As a little girl, I always imagined that it would be wonderful to live on a farm. I could picture myself in the wide-open spaces, surrounded by nature and animals. In my imagination, I would rise and shine with the dawn, scattering feed to the chickens that bobbed playfully around the house on my
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Fear It or Accept It Written by Andrea Millay Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. My family and I travel a lot during the fall for sports and to visit family. I, being the control freak of the family, am typically always behind the wheel. Oftentimes on a long drive, while the rest of
Learn about Farming with Books!
Cows Can Moo! Can You?: All About Farms By: Bonnie Worth Join the Cat in the Hat as he spends a day on the farm with Mr. and Mrs. Greenbean and their three little greenbeans: Jean, Dean, and baby Irene! From dawn to dusk, kids will see cows being milked, chickens being fed, sheep being
Parent Profile: Clate and Mindy Jones
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc.) We have two daughters, Reagan Grace (6) and Elsie Lee (4). We have a dog named Belew, a rabbit named Steve and two hermit crabs named Rockstar and Diamond. What do you both do for a living and how long
The Book Nook: Get Ready for Back-to-School Season with Books!
Find these and more books at the Henderson County Public Library. The Crayons Go Back to School By: Drew Daywalt The crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they’re looking forward to the most. They’re also ready to meet new friends…and let loose
Growing Curiosity
10 Tips to Get Kids Involved in Gardening Gardening is a wonderful way to connect kids with nature, teach them responsibility, and spark curiosity about how things grow. Whether you have a backyard garden, flower pots on your front porch, or just a sunny windowsill, involving children in
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Reading With Dad Llama Llama Daddy’s Day By: Anna Dewdney Llama Llama helps Nelly Gnu make the perfect Father’s Day gift for Daddy Gnu! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations. Hop on
Parent Profile: Jordan and Callie Cessna
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (family, pets, etc) My name is Jordan Cessna, and I have been married to my wife, Callie, for 7 years. We have a precious 2-year-old daughter, Elle, and a chocolate labradoodle named Bulleit. Our family faithfully attends
Spring Cleaning Made Easy and FUN for Kids
Spring cleaning can be a big task for many households, but finding ways to work together as a family and get the kids involved not only cuts the time in half but also teaches kids about responsibility, organization and working hard. Sometimes kids will want to help parents out with tasks that
School Break Road Trips
Mess and Screen Free Activities for Kids Whether you are headed somewhere this spring break, or maybe over summer break, a long road trip with kids can seem like forever when they become bored, tired and ready to be out of the vehicle. But - there are ways to pass the time and keep the kids
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