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Where to Find Summer Reading Programs

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One of the things that kids like best about summer vacation is that they get a long break from school. It is important to keep your child’s reading skills sharp over the summer. A fun way to do that is to get your child involved in a summer reading program. There are several to choose from. Your local library The first place to seek out a summer reading program is your local library. Ask the librarian in the children’s section if they are doing this type of program. If so, he or she can help you get your child involved. … Continue reading →

Great Deals on Summer Reading

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The long, idle, hours of Summer vacation provide ample time to catch up on your reading. Have you already burned through that stack of books that you had been meaning to read whenever you managed to find the time? Does the idea of shopping for books that are on sale appeal to you? Now is the time to take advantage of deals on Summer reading. Powell’s Books is having a Summer Sale that lets you save 30% off the regular price of a selection of good books that are “sure bets”. This deal will only last for a limited time, … Continue reading →

Your Money or Your Life

Sometimes, the books that contain very important information are not always the latest best-sellers. Recently, I learned about a personal finance book called “Your Money or Your Life” that has been around for quite some time. The book is still regarded as a very important piece of personal finance literature, so I decided to find out why. “Your Money or Your Life” is based upon the life experiences of its two authors, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book contains a nine-step approach that is designed to help readers achieve financial independence. The nine steps to financial independence involve a … Continue reading →

Jurassic Jamboree

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School ended last week. We’ve been taking it easy at home and trying to stay cool. We have some activities planned, but haven’t gone yet. On Monday the Rockwall public library kicked off its summer reading program with a party for the children. The party was called Jurassic Jamboree and was a dinosaur theme. We had not been to the Rockwall library yet even though we knew it had been through a remodel and the children’s story time was supposed to be a lot of fun. The Jurassic Jamboree started at 1:30 and lasted until 3:30. We skipped nap so … Continue reading →