This Friday's feature is author Peter Reynolds. I was introduced to his work via Scholastic Book Clubs. Teaching is just my excuse to collect children's books. Scholastic makes that so easy. As I have mentioned before, I have a goal to get my hands on as many books that I can that have black and… Continue reading Peter Reynolds

Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstance may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revelator and Mediator of that will].1 Thessalonians 5:18, Amplified Bible It is my belief that holidays serve as a reminder of what is important.… Continue reading Speak the Word Only: Give Thanks

  I vividly remember being 6 or 7 and daydreaming of my wedding day that would happen at age 25, 27 at the latest. I am pretty sure I was single at 25, and I was fairly confident that the relationship at had at 27/28 would result in marriage. Thankfully, it did not. When I… Continue reading Too little, Too late – Part 2

Meet Sonja Jones, a caring Birmingham preschool teacher and nanny, a dedicated dance teacher for Ursula Smith Dance Academy, an accomplished dancer apart of the Brown Sugar Nutcracker, future children's book author, a loving daughter, a supportive sister, and nurturing mother of a beautiful 7-year-old daughter. She has now added solopreneur/boutique owner to her list… Continue reading Small Business Saturday Business Spotlight: Chic Gems