Apr
29
2009
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I’ve been very blessed to have this blog. First it was a called A Readable Feast, part of the ClubMom blog program that started in the summer of 2006. The ClubMom people were great. They gave me a free pass to the BlogHer 2006 conference, which jumpstarted many fine relationships with other bloggers and with the BlogHer people.
When they ended the program in November 2007, they were nice enough to let me take my content with me. I moved it over here to My Readable Feast hosted by the nice folks at One By One Media and quickly built up traffic, readership and page rank.
But now I’m so busy with other opportunities and blogs, that I feel it’s time to take a break. It’s the best course of action since I’m not too passionate about children’s book and cooking activities these days. Sort of like my kids - we must be close to summer vacation.
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Apr
15
2009
We just had the opportunity to watch Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, or as my kids call him, “That Happy Gillmore dude.” The kids loved it and my husband thought it was great for the kids, but a bit predictable. I liked that the movie sparked my children’s imaginations.
As a handyman at the hotel his father used to own, Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) spends his days changing light bulbs and competing with the hotel’s smarmy manager (Guy Pearce) for the attention of the new owner’s beautiful, hard-partying daughter, Violet (Theresa Palmer). When his sister Wendy (Courteney Cox) asks Skeeter to babysit her kids for a week while she’s out of town, Skeeter entertains his niece and nephew with elaborate, original bedtime stories that transport them to exotic locales. When he tries to help his family by telling one outlandish tale after another, it’s the kids’ unexpected contributions that turn all of their lives upside down.
A preview: space story
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Apr
13
2009
Do you know it’s been 10 years since the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was first published? Now a whole new generation of children await to read about the magic of Quidditch, Hogwarts, Sorting Hats, spells and He Who Shall Not Be Named.
I love the Harry Potter books, and am so thankful that J.K. Rowling got kids (and their parents) reading again!
Introduce the youngsters in your life to the first book in this remarkable series – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – and get them started on the reading adventure of a lifetime by entering my Share the Magic Book Giveaway!
The Share the Magic Book Giveaway
Five winners will receive TWO copies of the paperback book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – one to win and one to share!
Here’s how you can win:
This contest is closed. Congrats to the winners:
- Judy B.
- Ally M.
- Heidi V.
- Lethea B.
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Apr
07
2009
As part of her WOW Blog Tour, author and illustrator Rachel Dillon joins us today to promote her gorgeous new children’s book, Through Endangered Eyes: A Poetic Journey into the Wild
. Her passion for animals and endangered species has led her to write about them in hopes that educating others will lead to a more conscientious treatment of these animals and their habitats.
Rachel was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, and earned her bachelor’s degree in art and graphic design from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She lives and works as an artist in the Southwest. Beyond design and fine art, Rachel holds a special interest in ecology, evolution, and extinction.
5% of all of her book and art profits are donated to the World Wildlife Fund and the Folsom Zoo Animal Sanctuary. You can purchase the original artwork, note cards and prints from the book at her website – Dillon Design, visit her blog, Children’s Book of Endangered Animals or see her work at Artists for Conservation.
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Apr
06
2009
Frecklebox is an online store that offers personalized gifts for kids like puzzles, books, journals, posters and growth charts at reasonable prices. The site makes it quick and easy to customize each item so it prominently features the name of the child who will receive the gift.
I recently tried out the Frecklebox service and ordered a Princess coloring book for my daughter, Lucie. It took me a second to type in her name and then I could preview the book to see exactly what each page looked like.
We received the coloring book a few days later. I was very impressed with the quality of the cover, a thick, glossy stock and the paper. No cheap newsprint here. Lucie loved the book and immediately started coloring away. The Princess coloring book sells for $6.95 and comes with a small set of crayons. This would make a terrific birthday present or holiday gift.
Win a Saves the Planet Book for Earth Day!
Teach your child how to really make a difference in saving the planet. Frecklebox’s newest personalized book – Saves the Planet - offers up several ideas to get them started, from riding their bike to school to remembering to turn off the light switch. Help them become a super kid that protects the Earth!
So many kids are into Earth Day, so I know a book like this will be a special treat for any child. Even better, enter my giveaway to win either a hard cover or soft cover of Saves the Planet.
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Mar
30
2009
It’s fun when my daughter, Lucie digs through her piles of books and finds a few we haven’t read before or in awhile. Here are two of her recent (re)discoveries.
Bye-Bye, Big Bad Bullybug!
Recently she found Bye-Bye, Big Bad Bullybug!
by Ed Emberley. I adore Ed’s books. So fun, so smart, so colorful and oh so silly, too.
Bye-Bye, Big Bad Bullybug! is about a big, mean and scary bug from outer space. His main mission is to scare, bite, growl, tickle, pinch, scratch, stomp and eat Itty Bitty Baby Bugs. However, the Itty Bitty Baby Bugs get the last laugh – it’s good to have big friends with big sneakers.
As I read this book to my daughter, I pretend to scare, bite and growl – but I really do tickle and pinch. We had a lot of fun with this one. For ages four to eight and their silly parents.
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Mar
27
2009
One of the challenges at My Readable Feast is to find recipes that go with the books or activities. Much to my surprise, people have actually concocted some Pinocchio recipes.
Here are a few:
Geppetto’s Fruit Dip
Cast party recipe from KMR Scripts
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Mix everything in a bowl until creamy.
- Let set in refrigerator an hour or so to let the sugars dissolve.
- Great with apple slices or spoon on bananas.
Pinocchio’s Artichoke Dip
Cast party recipe from KMR Scripts
Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts — drained and chopped
- 1 cup (4 oz) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip)
- 1 tomato, chopped sliced green onions (About 6-8. Use the green parts, too.)
Directions:
- Mix the artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese and mayonnaise together.
- Spoon into a pie plate and bake at 350º for about 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the onions and tomatoes on top.
- Serve with crackers, chips or hot bread and enjoy!
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