Mid Month Fitness Check In

It’s the middle of the month so I have thought that I should revisit the fitness goals from my resolutions. To refresh your (and my) memory they are:   FITNESS The holidays have found me gaining back a few of the pounds that I lost (boo) and not working out. I wouldn’t like this to be the norm so I…

The Year of The Monkey at @PennMuseum

Penn Museum Ushers in the Year of the (Fire) Monkey at the 35th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 30, 2016

MONKEY
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People born in the year of the monkey have a quick wit, and are optimistic and adventurous. The zodiac advises that these individuals’ lucky flower is the chrysanthemum, and that they can find successful careers in banking, science, engineering, and film. — from The Chinese Zodiac

National Hat Day is Friday, January 15th

Say it Rah-shay By Jan 13, 2016 1 Comment

According to Library Sparks, Friday, January 15th is National Hat Day and of course I have some picture books for you to share! This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen From Amazon: When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it’s a…

Book Review: Bee-Wigged

Say it Rah-shay By Jan 06, 2016 1 Comment

In Cece Bell’s Bee-Wigged, Jerry Bee just wants to make a friend. However, this is no easy feat when you are the largest bee that anyone has ever seen. Once Jerry finds a wig and is mistaken for a boy, his life changes. When his true identity is revealed, will his life remain the same or will he “bee” all alone? Bee-Wigged was…

January 6th is National Tea Day

Mother Nature decided to show off these last few days and Winter has finally made an appearance in the Philadelphia area. As much as I love a cuppa (and yo, I LOVE a cuppa) cold weather always makes me want to curl up with a steaming mug of tea. The Bee and I have so many varieties to choose from…