Poffertjes from my kitchen in the Netherlands. Stirring and Mixing to get the Stories Just Right Writing a story for little ones is kind of like making blueberry pancakes. If you take a pinch of this and a dash of that and stir it all together. Gently fold in love and a hug.... Perfection. As pure… Continue reading Stirring and Mixing to get the Stories Just Right
Author: ljochim
Oudewater Weigh House ~ Something Wicked This Way Comes
With Halloween almost upon us and magic in the air, My friend Ruxi and I visited a weigh house in the Netherlands and thought I would share. We traveled to Oudewater on a bright sunny day, But what lay before us, neither could say. Canals, leaning trees, we followed the winding path Driving back through… Continue reading Oudewater Weigh House ~ Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ready or Not… Here I come! Kindergarten Readiness Part 1
Kindergarten~ The foundation of a child's education.
Preschool Readiness
When is my child ready for Preschool? As a mother, teacher and now writer, I thought I’d share some personal advice for new mommies and daddies entering the world of school. It’s a big world out there and at times it may seem a tad overwhelming especially with the helicopter moms or coach dads out… Continue reading Preschool Readiness
A Child’s Garden
Before I became an author, I was lucky enough to teach kindergarten to children when kindergarten was truly kindergarten. The word kindergarten means… a child’s garden. Kindergarten is supposed to be a place where children learn by playing, singing, experimenting with art, textiles, sewing, tools, sand, rocks, water and above all, literature. Today’s kindergarten in… Continue reading A Child’s Garden
Hot off THE PRESS
Hot off the Press Blueberry Pancake Publishing would like to give a warm welcome to Ashley Gordon who has teamed up with me in the daily running of our company. Ashely comes to us with a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from St. Edward’s University. Ashley and I have known each other for over 20 years… Continue reading Hot off THE PRESS
The Creative Pen
Hello, my friends and Happy New Year! A big hello to all my new subscribers. You’ll find I try not to overwhelm my friends with too many posts. 2023 is here and zipping through the long month of January. They say a lot of people get depressed during this month after the hustle and bustle… Continue reading The Creative Pen
The Trek to Holland.
The Trek to Holland Funny how life can be moving along one day, and the next, your life is packed into boxes and crates ready to be shipped around the world. After growing up in Michigan and then living in Texas all of my adult life, our family moved to The Netherlands. Usually around my age people… Continue reading The Trek to Holland.
Voyage Michigan
Hi Friends, I wanted to let everyone know that I was chosen to be featured in the Michigan magazine, Voyage Michigan. I am so grateful to Voyage Michigan and especially Jessica Ramirez for choosing me to be featured. If you would like to read the article, here is the link. Thank you and have a… Continue reading Voyage Michigan
Thanks! It Has Pockets!
I have a newfound obsession with pockets. When I go out into the woods to walk in Michigan, I always make sure I wear a sweatshirt with pockets, or I take along a bag with pockets. I love picking up rocks, pinecones, colored leaves or fallen flowers. I also carry my phone…. Not to talk… Continue reading Thanks! It Has Pockets!
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