Posts by Betsy
20 Fun Granny Squares Projects to Get Started with Crochet
I have been obsessed with granny squares lately. I had no idea that they were so simple and fun to crochet. Granny squares provide practice that builds into something bigger. There’s a low sense of danger in messing up the project because if you mess something up, it’s a small piece to fix. AND there…
Read More20+ Favorite Bunny Stories that You Never Grow Out Of
I have always loved bunny stories. There is something about those furry little creatures that just makes you wonder: “What do they really think?” They seem so innocent, yet they are as crafty and unstoppable in their garden invasions as the Oceans Eleven crew. Bunny stories make perfect children’s stories primarily for the merch. There…
Read MoreLove and Friendship by Jane Austen
I recently discovered that Jane Austen wrote some lesser known works when she was younger. As I’ve started reading more Austen, these early novels have been one of my favorite finds. Love and Friendship is a treasure in that it gives us a glimpse into Austen’s worldview as a young girl. Understanding more about the…
Read MoreThe Chosen: A Novel by Chaim Potok
As my daughter started digging into the Hebrew language, I remembered Chaim Potok’s beautiful book, The Chosen, which follows to young Jewish boys in their journey of friendship in New York City during World War II. This book provides a glimpse into two different Jewish families as they wrestle with retaining their faith and religious…
Read MoreSurprised By Oxford: A Memoir
“A favorite former teacher of mine claimed that books become more alive not only when read, but when shared,” says Carolyn Weber in the beautifully transparent memoir of her journey in finding the Lord, Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir. A sweet friend shared this book with me, and I totally agree with Weber’s teacher. The…
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