Hi Y’all, I have some exciting news for all my little readers and book-loving families! From today August 5 until August 8, The Middlest Giraffe is available as a FREE Kindle download as part of Free Kids E-Book Day, a special event featuring hundreds of children’s books from authors all around the world. The rest of the books are set to be free August 5 only! so don't wait! Whether your child reads on a device or you use it to find and vet new books, you can join in the fun and fill your...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll The calendar says we are heading into fall, but here in Texas, the thermometer still says summer! Even though we may not be pulling out sweaters or enjoying crisp autumn mornings just yet, a new season is beginning. School supplies are appearing in stores, lesson plans are being made, and families everywhere are getting ready for a new year of learning however that looks for you, it's a season of preparation. For many of us, that means it’s time to refresh our craft supplies! Whether...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, When I think back to my childhood summers, I remember library books, mountain hikes, beach strolls, melting ice cream cones, and spending hours outside until the sun went down. Sound familiar? Fast forward too many years, and today it often means staying close to the air conditioning, spending time in my craft room, reading, creating, and dreaming up new ideas. And honestly, that's okay! I grew up in a hot, dry climate, but now I'm raising my family in the Texas heat and humidity—a...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, Summer has always been a season for creativity around here. In past years, I’ve shared my Summer Boredom Buster series—a collection of ideas to help families fill those long summer days with reading, creating, and exploring. Those activities are still available on my website, but this year looks a little different. We all go through different seasons in life, and this season for me has been about slowing down and letting my natural creative rhythm set the pace. Instead of rushing...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, For the past few months I've been working hard behind the scenes, I noticed how clunky the Free Resource Library had become, so I gave it a much-needed refresh! (The password is still 'printables'.) As the library has grown, it was becoming harder to find everything. So... I’ve been reorganizing, creating dedicated library pages, and making it much easier to browse all of the free printables, crafts, lesson plans, and activities available on the website. If it’s been a while since...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, Friendship stories always seem to find their way back around when we need them most. A few years ago, I wrote a book called The Little Donkey. It started as a request from my dad—he was in a “we need a donkey” phase (your parents haven't? weird...). That idea turned into a story about friendship, acceptance, and seeing the world a little differently, including themes that gently reflect autism and neurodiversity. At the time, I also created a special edition version of the story....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, I’m so excited to share something fun I’ve been working on behind the scenes—new sticker sets are now available! If you’ve followed my books for a while, you know I love creating resources that help bring stories off the page and into everyday life. These new sticker sets are designed to do just that. Right now, there are four different sticker packs available: ✨ Prayer Sticker Set– featuring hand-painted watercolor lambs inspired by Pray With Me, perfect for journals, prayer...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Ya'll, Summer is here, and if you’re looking for simple, meaningful ways to keep kids busy (without a lot of prep), I’ve got a few free resources for you this week. 💌 Brand New Free Printable Thank You Cards A new set of printable gratitude thank you cards for kids is now available—perfect for coloring, personalizing, and giving away to spread kindness this summer. Read more about those Here: Free Printable Coloring Thank You Cards for Kids | Teach Gratitude & Kindness – Sillygeese...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, Is summer in full swing where you are, or just getting started? Our weather here in Central Texas is a little wetter this year and just starting to heat up. This got me thinking about the simple summer traditions my family has that help us stay connected across long distances, and some traditions I wish I had started sooner. Last year I shared a fun idea for a Summer Postcard Craft & Card Exchange that I is one tradition I wish I started sooner, you can read about it...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Ya'll, As I was thinking about summer plans, and summer newsletter ideas, I kept circling back to the same thoughts... So, this is your gentle reminder that not every moment needs to be planned, productive, or perfectly organized. Sometimes the best summer memories are made right at the table with a handful of paper, a glue stick that’s seen better days, and a child who insists their purple giraffe definitely belongs in a rocket ship. This is your Mom Break—the kind that doesn’t require...
2 months ago • 1 min read