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First Year Favorite Books

Posted on April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 by Christine Alemshah

My daughter and I have shared many great reads this past year, but some certainly stand out. Here’s some of our favorites! 1. Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth When my daughter was very young, she loved staring at the bright colors, and as she grew more aware she loved rubbing her tiny fingers over the…

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I’m back!

Posted on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 by Christine Alemshah

So … I’m back! Where did I go? I ventured into the land of new-mommydom! And my daughter is almost a year old now. Oops! That was quite a long hiatus! To make a long story short, the last year or so has been quite a transition for me, but I am finally finding my…

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Three baby puppies

Posted on August 31, 2013August 31, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

I love English Bull Terriers! I have a post that’s been in the works about how much they touch the lives of their owners, but it’s not ready yet. In the meantime, I wanted to post pictures of these cuties. My mom breeds English Bull Terriers, and she recently had a litter of three baby…

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How to make Grandparent’s Day Special through children’s books

Posted on August 22, 2013August 22, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

Grandparent’s day is coming up on Sept. 8th. National Grandparent’s Day originated with Marian McQuade and was decreed a National holiday by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Grandparents play such an important in family life. They are our heritage, and they have so much to share and to teach. Even when they pass away, they…

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Stitch Fix Review #1- For a Hopeless Matchy-matchy Writer

Posted on August 21, 2013August 21, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

When I stumbled upon Stitch Fix, I was instantly intrigued. I’ve wanted to try a personal stylist for years, but never gotten around to doing it. Now, with Stitch Fix I get the benefits of a personal stylist from the comfort of my own home! You may be wondering why I’m doing a review of…

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Back to School Picture Book Reads

Posted on August 18, 2013August 20, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

Back to school time is here! I like to start off the school year with a healthy mixture of themed picture books. “Starting school” is the obvious choice, and I always include a few books on the topic in the bunch. I also like to share picture books with other important themes such as friendship,…

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Library Days: Rancho Santa Margarita Library

Posted on August 14, 2013August 15, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

My latest library visit led my to Rancho Santa Margarita Library in you guessed it — Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. This visit happened shortly after the LA13SCBWI Summer Conference, so I was really in need of a decompression day. I started my day with a manicure at the Luxe Organic Nail & Spa and had…

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 14, 2013August 22, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

SING, a photo by Imagineyouneverknow on Flickr.

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SCBWI 2013 Summer Conference Recap

Posted on August 7, 2013August 7, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

Every year I have the intention to write a recap shortly after attending the LA SCBWI Summer Conference so I can share about my wonderful, life-changing experiences, and never seem to find the time to do so. I always leave feeling so ready to write that I think that’s what gets me. I go out…

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SCBWI Summer Conference 2013 – What I’ve gained and why you should go.

Posted on July 25, 2013July 29, 2013 by Christine Alemshah

The SCBWI LA Summer Conference is only one week away! I’m so excited. I’ve been packing for a week already. Next step — meal planning! I have food allergies. Eating away from home can be difficult. And on top of that, hotel food can get pricey. There are a few spots still open for this…

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Mother to two spirited tiny dancers, Christine Alemshah, is a lover of books filled with more pictures than words, dark chocolate, and karaoke.

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