Guest Post: Make a Shadow Puppet with @FromWineToWhine

Last month, much to my displeasure,Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted (correctly) six more weeks of winter. The snow has been a bit of a drag but playing with shadows has been a ball. Today I am pleased to share a fun shadow puppet from blogger Deanne who writes the blog From Whine to Wine. Her DIY Shadow puppets…

Let YOU Eat Cake! Win tickets for the @cityofhopephila Fundraiser!

Say it Rah-shay By Mar 10, 2014

THIS CONTEST IS OVER BUT WE HAVE A WINNER! Congrats to Lori who was selected using the plug-in And the winner is….     A few weeks ago I shared information about City of Hope, a research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Their fundraiser, “Let Them Eat Cake” is coming up and YOU can enter…

Ergonomic pen – UGLee Pen: Review and Giveaway #ad

Review it Rah-shay By Mar 10, 2014

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Despite having a bevy of gadgets available to me, I am pen and paper gal at heart. There is nothing like a new notebook just awaiting for the flow of ink as I scratch my thoughts and words. During my work day I type of my fair share of e-mail…

#ad: Step out in Style with Fashions from JenJenHouse

A library patron that I haven’t seen in a while stopped by to share her thoughts on some books and to catch me up with her life. She started telling me about and her upcoming dance and the struggle she is having to find a dress. After we chatted a bit, I shared with her dress ideas and suggestions from…

Mask Making #ad #craftmonth

To get ready for Mardi Gras, my library held a mask making drop in program with materials provided by Oriental Trading. Here is a review and some pictures from the day.     In addition to the Color Your Own Mardi Gras Glasses and Self Adhesive jewels provided by Oriental Trading, the library provided crayons, markers, ribbons and strwas for…