Tin can craft

Today I am sharing more of my Earth day crafts 

Don't throw away your tin cans. Recycle into great ,fun projects.

With a little paint , plant container.

Hanging macrame plant hanger. With rope and beads. 

Window chimes made from small painted cans, beads, spoons and embroidery hoop 

Jumper Blitz

Children's Book

Jumper is a little colt's inspiring journey after being separated from his birth mother who is addicted to a toxic plant. From fear and loss to healing and hope, this book tenderly portrays the complexities of addiction, abandonment, trauma, and healing.

The author lives on a horse ranch and has experience fostering and adopting children, allowing her to masterfully weave this beautiful metaphor. This book helps build bridges, teaching difficult topics without judgement or blame and offers a compassionate view of addiction. It can grow with children through different stages of their life, as they take in layers of wisdom at their own pace. Reading Jumper is a great springboard for discussions on difficult topics for young children and teenagers alike.

 

Perfect for children with:

* RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder,

* ODD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder,

* SAD, Separation Anxiety Disorder.

* Abandonment Trauma

 

While invaluable for those involved with foster care or adoption, Jumper is a powerful tool for teaching EMPATHY and a great addition to any family library. JUMPER IS FOR EVERYONE. Thoughtfully written with deep sensitivity, Jumper shows an example of unconditional love and its power to heal, while validating the anger, pain and confusion that can be brought on by trauma. Young and old will be captivated by this moving story. Whether you are a horse lover or not, you will be by the end of this story!

 

 About the Author

Shelley Flake was a foster parent for 8 years & has two adopted children for a total of nine. She has a bachelor's degree in Special Education & a lifetime of experience working with children of all ages both at home & through volunteer work. She & her family recently moved from their home just north of New York City to a quiet 100-acre ranch in the West, with a dozen trail horses, cows, chickens, barn cats & her beloved Border-Aussie, Blue. One of her favorite pastimes is singing & dancing with her family in the kitchen. Bring on Ed Sheeran, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Carly Simon, The Beatles, or Alicia Keys...Bottom line, there is always music playing at the Flake house.

Purchase Link

Amazon

Star FAMILYfeature 4/20/26

 

Welcome to week#3 of the April 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share this post from my blog:

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WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
April 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your hosts 

This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn is taking a break for 2 months (April & May)

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 

The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:

WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the March 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop)

Walking into Holy Week with Our Littles by Our Grand Lives

Elohim Knows the Journey You Need To Take by Road Gypsies

When You're Functioning.....but Not Really Okay by Serenity You

How I Store Ornaments & Where Do I Keep It All? by Debbie-Dabble Christmas

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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:2 Women of the Bible

Women of the Bible : 

The moral of the Story of Esther, for children, is to always do the right thing, using the influence you possess to help others as Esther does in the story. Esther was a noble biblical figure, who when called by God, saved the Jewish people of Persia.

 Lydia 

And Lydia was the first in that community to believe in Jesus Christ, the first Christian convert on the European continent. As a newly baptized Christian, Lydia extended the invitation to Paul and Silas and other co- workers to come and stay at her home.

Diy Crochet Prayer shawl

Just in time for Mothers day 

Prayer shawl 

My Mom was gifted these prayer shawl while fighting a long illness. They meant so much to her and me. That I thought I would share them 

Granny square 

Double crochet in green and blue made with plush soft yarn.

Size 24 by 64 without fringe. They are meant to cover your shoulder and wrap around.Patterns can be found on Internet for free 

Prayer shawl poem to include....

Duck on a bike: book review

 Library Book review....

About the Book : 

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike -- and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud -- now in paperback!

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on, and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!"

And so Duck rides past Sheep, Horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

Library Book Reviews 

This book is a favorite read at our library. The kids love the animals, the fun pictures and the story. As the kids take time acting out the animal voice and the story it's a repeat favorite of our circle time.

Written for 2 to 4 years old but all ages will enjoy this book. Lisa 

It's healthy kids day ! So go ride a bike

Saturday at the library

Happy Saturday and we are celebrating Earth day 

Today reading time book

This book covers A to Z recipes to save the earth 🌍 by using less and composting.

Our compost box

We made this cute compost box. With a rubber box and lid. Then drill holes for air flow , and add strips of newspaper soil, and our green and brown.

Our Saturday  Earth day activities.....

Turn milk cartons into plant seeds starter container.

2026 Summer Reading program 

Join us June 1- July 31!

come join us for the fun.....