Scary books are not my genre at all, and Iām not a fan of scary movies either. I usually read fantasy and sci-fi, but in an effort to connect with my oldest son, I jumped into the world of scary books. He enjoys the Goosebumps series and Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol, so itās definitely something […]
My First Movie Review- Piece by Piece (Pharrell Williams Documentary and Musical)
Movie reviews are not my typical content, but I really just had to share my reaction and review them to a movie that truly surprised me! Piece by Piece *Pharrell Williams Documentary and Musical* Ā Piece by Piece is a documentary about music mogul and fashion icon, Pharrell Williams. What makes this documentary so unique […]
For Young Future Herpetologists
For the past few summers, we have traveled to South Carolina for vacation. In 2023, we discovered Alligator Adventure, and it has since become a yearly tradition. My oldest son, my young revolutionary, loves reptiles, so this is the perfect adventure for him. This year, we had the wonderful opportunity to watch them feed the […]
WEIRDO- Book Review
I received this book as a part of a promotion however all views and opinions are my own. TW: This post will discuss suicide I had been eagerly anticipating this book for quite some time. Over the summer, I began searching for new books featuring Black boys as the main characters, and I came across […]
BETWEEN MY HANDS -Book Review
I received this book for free as a part of a social media camping however the opinion is completely my own. Between My Hands by Mitali Perkins, illustrated by Naveen Selvanathan, is the third installment in her āBetweenā series. This book teaches children to social and emotional skills through acts of service. The story follows, […]
International African American Museum Trip in Charleston, South Carolina
We had the pleasure of spending a beautiful day in Charleston, South Carolina over the summer. Our adventure began with a visit to the South Carolina Aquarium , we marveled at the diverse marine life, fun exhibits and even fed sting rays. We picked up food at Rodney Scottās Whole Pig BBQ a renowned restaurant […]
WHAT CAN A MESS MAKE-Book Review
Disclaimer: We received this book from the publisher for an honest review The newest picture book that we have added to the yellow bookshelf is, WHAT CAN A MESS MAKE by Bee Johnson. It is an artistically illustrated picture book written in verse about all of the āmessesā life brings your way. It is a […]
The Book Who Found His Voice- Book Review
*Note: we were gifted this book from Macmillan Publishers as a part of a blog tour for this bookĀ Iām absolutely thrilled to be part of my very first blog tour! Although Iāve written countless book reviews over the years, this is the first time Iāll be participating in a book blog tour. Itās a […]
Celebrate Juneteenth + Free Printable
A few years back, I stumbled upon a delightful activity featured by the National Museum for African American History and Culture. It was a creative and engaging project to craft a Juneteenth flag, perfect for kids. My daughter absolutely adores any activity involving cutting, collaging, and using magazines, so this was right up her alley! […]
ANIMAL CLIMATE HEROES- Book Review
This book came in the mail on a warm Friday afternoon in February. Yes, February. In the DMV, during the month of February 60 degree weather is not typical. So, the arrival of this book and the theme of it were definitely on brand, climate change. ANIMAL CLIMATE HEROES is the newest STEM themed book […]