This is one of my favorite Melody Carlson books! It's been a while since I have read this but I could read it many times. So heartwarming. Lena is penniless, has no friends, is trying to restart her life, and is almost hopeless until a secondhand red coat lands her a job as Santa at a department store. This is a story of hope and kindness and the spirit of Christmas. Don't just read this a Christmas time.
Kate Borrows seems to have it all but needs a change. After binge watching a show on tiny homes and feeling alone in her big home, she decides to make a change to a simpler life. This is a feel good book. Melody Carlson is one of my favorite authors. This is a nice easy uplifting read.
If you are looking to brush up on your crochet skills, this is a great little book. The beginning of the book gives instructions on different crochet stiches with a picture on how to execute the stitch. The rest of the book goes into more details on different items you can make from a simple blanket, pillows, and a mobile. I've referenced this book several times.
If you are in the mood for organizing, this book is great. Gives good tips and ideas, and the book has a lot of photos to reference. Lots of great simple tips that anyone can utilize.
The Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the U.S. The smoky mountains began forming around 300 million years ago, and the park was established in 1934. The park lies along a border between Tennessee and North Carolina. It covers 816 square miles of forested mountains. The park gets is "smoky" name from all the fog that regularly covers the area. There are many ways to visit the park (by vehicle, bike trails, horse back, and hiking). The park is home to many plants and wildlife (including the American black bear, northern saw-whet owl, bobcats, bats, deer, and more). Great book, very informative for youngsters and adults.
