Letters Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz

Letters Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz

by | May 12, 2012 | Preschool

I got behind posting my preschool ideas so these last few are pretty sketchy. They’re mostly a reference for me anyway for the next little cowboy. Letter Vv Glue velvet on cut out letter V Make volcanoes with cup, playdough, vinegar, and baking soda. (Source:...

Winners Announced

by | Apr 21, 2012 | Reading

Random.org chose the winner: Congratulations, Hillary! You win the 3-in-1 Hunter’s Bracelet. (I need your mailing address since Eric will be mailing the bracelet to you. So send me an email.) And since Karen led you here, she wins a copy of Return to Exile....
Return to Exile by E. J. Patten & a Giveaway

Return to Exile by E. J. Patten & a Giveaway

by | Apr 16, 2012 | Interviews, Reading

Back in February I attended an LTUE panel about middle grade fiction. Eric Patten was on that panel. I came home and told my 12yo, You have to read this new series called The Hunter Chronicles. True story. I was that excited about it. Here’s the teaser: ONE BOY....
Three Authors Visit

Three Authors Visit

by | Apr 4, 2012 | Reading, Writing

About a month ago these three authors came to visit schools in Sanpete County and do a book signing at two of our libraries. They were fascinating. We received positive feedback everywhere they went. In the coming months, I’ll be doing three giveaways–one...
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

by | Apr 3, 2012 | Farm & Family

On February 8, I left this little cowboy outside while I brought in and put away some groceries. When I went to bring him inside, he’d lost one shoe. I looked and looked and looked for that shoe. I had the children look when they came home from school. The snow...