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Simply 7 with Carrie Finison–“Don’t Hug Doug”

January 14, 2021January 12, 2021 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

Today I get to introduce a very special, very important picture book.  Why important?  Well… in this day and age where people think they can do whatever they want, whenever they want?  It’s important to talk about taking a pause and asking if things are okay first.  Maybe now, more than ever. Continue reading →

Light, Dark, & 2021

January 4, 2021January 3, 2021 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

I’m not big on resolutions at the beginning of the year (they come and go too easily), but I do regular goal setting instead.  I also create a graphic for the year that I’ve shared every year for the past few years now.  I actually have TWO for this year, but I may ramble a bit first to explain my thoughts behind them (forgive me if I do). Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Jess Hernandez–“First Day of Unicorn School”

January 1, 2021 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

It’s the first day of a new year (yay!) and this is the first Simply 7 of the year.  What better book to discuss than a “first day” book (and on it’s book birthday no less!)? Continue reading →

The one with ALL the winners!

December 31, 2020 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

It’s New Years’ Eve and I have a TON of prizes to giveaway.  YAY! Continue reading →

Holiday Giveaway #5

December 24, 2020December 22, 2020 / jenabenton / 1 Comment

It’s Christmas Eve and today is the last giveaway this week.  While yes, it’s another book, it’s NOT a picture book this time. Continue reading →

Holiday Giveaway #4

December 23, 2020December 22, 2020 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

Today I have another Alaskan picture book to give away. Continue reading →

Holiday Giveaway #3

December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 / jenabenton / 7 Comments

Every day this week (before Christmas) I’m giving away something. Today I’ve got a gift that I hope will warm up your winter days. Continue reading →

Holiday Giveaway #2 & winner

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 / jenabenton / 5 Comments

Today is the winter solstice which means it’s the darkest day of the year up here in Alaska.  It’s been dark enough this year, so let’s spread a little light and welcome you to a bunch of giveaways at my blog this week. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Rebecca Jordan-Glum–“The Trouble with Penguins”

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

I’m so excited to share today’s Simply 7 with you.  Today’s author and I became instant friends when we first met and have been cheering each other along the journey ever since. Continue reading →

Another holiday giveaway

December 14, 2020December 13, 2020 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

The holiday season is upon us and Christmas is right around the corner. It’s time for another giveaway just in time for the holidays, and this time it’s something of mine.

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