In this week’s episode of Saturday Snippets, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my next children’s book. Last time, you met my grandmother, the heart and soul of the story. Today, it’s time to introduce the other half of the fearless duo who once piled six kids into a car and set off for… Continue reading Saturday Snippets ~ Meet Dolores
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Why I Write for Kids
Stories That Shape Hearts and Build Foundations I’ve always believed that stories are more than words on a page, they are seeds planted in the hearts of young readers. Those seeds grow into compassion, curiosity, and courage. Children’s books have the power to shape how a child sees themselves, the people around them, and the… Continue reading Why I Write for Kids
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
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
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
NEWS TODAY Blueberry Pancake Publishing
The scoop of the day Summer Vibes As most of you who follow Blueberry Pancake Publishing know, I’m spending my summer at my summer cottage in Michigan. This is the same lake I was raised on some… um let’s just say a few years ago. When I was a little girl, my grandmother would spend… Continue reading NEWS TODAY Blueberry Pancake Publishing
Going Off Grid
Off Grid This was definitely off grid in Portugal The first time I heard this term was when I was with my military friend Joe. We were truly not going off grid, but we were taking a fabulous holiday to Portugal. We were all excited to be getting a week away from work, school and… Continue reading Going Off Grid
Soul Surfing
Where do you go to lose your mind? Today I’m going to write a little, read a little, make some Easter eggs and then head to the bookstore to lose my mind. Soul surfing through the isle of the bookstore, enjoying the beautiful smell of knowledge. I love the smell of books. They bring a peace… Continue reading Soul Surfing
Stolen Childhood Holocaust Survivor ~ Maurits Louis Witsema (de Wit)
Stolen Childhood Holocaust Survivor ~ Maurits Louis Witsema (de Wit)As a little girl growing up in Michigan, I loved to play outside. I had several friends who lived right on my street and we would have the best time. We would play baseball, kick the can, Murder in the dark (which is tag at night… Continue reading Stolen Childhood Holocaust Survivor ~ Maurits Louis Witsema (de Wit)
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