April 25, 2025
Baby Memory Box
This gender-neutral gift, the Baby Memory Box is a special place to record and store life’s little moments for your little bundle of joy.
About the Baby Memory Box
Treasure your baby’s early years with this keepsake memory box.
The ideal gender-neutral gift, the Baby Memory Box is a special place to record and store life’s little moments. Cherish every one of baby’s firsts with boxes for first tooth and first curl, and a cloth bag for that tiny first pair of shoes. You can write a letter to baby, record their first words and memories in the miniature memories book, and add a picture to the photo frame.
Over time, it will become a treasure of memories that you and your child will cherish for a lifetime.
- Keepsake box for baby memories: Record and preserve precious memories of your little one
- Lasting, attractive gift box contains: Read to Your Baby Every Day mini book, The Story of Us memory journal, cloth bag to store baby’s first shoes, 4 boxes for first teeth, first curl and other tiny treasures, envelope and writing paper for a letter to your baby, a place to frame a photo, plus space to store little toys, sonogram, hospital band, and more
- Beautifully decorated with embroidered artwork from Chloe Giordano
Our Thoughts
The first year of a child’s life flies by, I know everyone says it but it is incredible how quickly the time goes. Those little hands and feet quickly turn into chubby toddler hands and feet. We slowly forget little pieces of the delivery and the funny things that happened that first week at home. We try to capture as much as we can in photo, video and keepsakes but this can be a daunting task while you are carrying for a young child, yourself and anyone else in the home. New parents need something easy, organized, and well designed to capture these special moments.
For my first two kids, I made a scrapbook for one and purchased a keepsake book for the other child. What I found out was that there was not enough space to keep some keepsakes in the scrapbook (shoes, bands, etc…) so they are now in a box with other items (but no dates or stories to go along with it) and I was forgetful in recording memories for each month (in the keepsake book) as it was always so busy and hard to find time to write down stories that the book was designed for (not to mention that I could not add any keepsakes at all in this book).
The Baby Memory Box was a gorgeous and thoughtfully designed way to keep track of your little one’s milestones. There were boxes for the first mitts, first hair cut, first tooth (I have to admit I have a collection of their teeth in a plastic container in one of my drawers – I would have no idea which one was their first tooth, not to mention I have actually no idea what I would do with all these teeth, I know my boys would not want them!), and an extra box for any of those special keepsakes (hospital bands, clean newborn diaper, etc..). The box also contains a beautifully designed book to record their birth, and the journey from pregnancy to birth. There is even a booklet to write a letter to your little one! There are two small booklets to capture those first handprints and footprints as well as a small drawstring pouch for those first shoes.
The Baby Memory Box contains all items (and space!) that you need to beautifully capture your little one’s first year. The neutral colours make it a great gift for new parents to be. The box can be kept in your little one’s room and will go well with any nursery décor due to the design of the box (it will also serve as a reminder to add those memories in as the year goes by and your child outgrows those first shoes, first mitts). I love that the box will eventually double as a gift to your child when they are old enough, and what a special way to present the gift to them. The Baby Memory Box is a definite must have item on your registry or for those looking for a thoughtful gift that parents will cherish for many years to come.
You can purchase the Baby Memory Box on Chapters and learn more on Quarto.
About the Illustrator
Chloe Giordano began to sew in the last year of her illustration degree at the University of the West of England. Since graduating, she has continued to experiment with freehand embroidery, using sewing thread and hand-dyed fabrics to make her work – and the books in her bestselling Stitched Storytime series are illustrated with her hand-embroidered artwork. Her clients include Penguin, Vintage Books, Bloomsbury, Liberty, and the BFI. She lives in England.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the Baby Memory Box in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 22, 2025
I’ll Be Seeing You
From Joanne Kukanza Easley, the multi-award-winning author of Sweet Jane and Just One Look, comes I’ll Be Seeing You—a raw, gripping saga of one woman’s wild ride through five decades, fueled by ambition, derailed by booze, and haunted by the past.
About I’ll Be Seeing You
From Joanne Kukanza Easley, the multi-award-winning author of Sweet Jane and Just One Look, comes I’ll Be Seeing You—a raw, gripping saga of one woman’s wild ride through five decades, fueled by ambition, derailed by booze, and haunted by the past.
Lauren’s done with ranch life. Spotted by a modeling scout at the 1940 Fort Worth Stock Show Parade, she ditches Palo Pinto County for Manhattan’s glitz. But when her dream crashes, she drowns her sorrows in liquor and lovers. By twenty-four, she’s a widowed, divorced mess, hopping cities until Austin becomes her last stand. After a decade of chaos, she claws her way to sobriety and builds a thriving business, yet peace is still out of reach.
Then, in 1985, the past storms back: Brett, her third husband, wants to reconcile after thirty-three years apart. Reeling from old wounds, Lauren turns to Jane, her AA lifeline. The clock’s ticking—will she rewrite her story or let it burn?
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon.
You can enter to win a signed copy of this book here.
About the Author
Joanne Kukanza Easley, a retired registered nurse who worked in the cold, stark environment of operating rooms and the highly charged setting of psychiatric facilities, now resides in the Texas Hill Country. There, she crafts fiction centered on complex women of the twentieth century. Her debut novel, Sweet Jane, garnered multiple accolades, including the adult fiction prize at the Texas Author Project, and was a finalist for prestigious honors like the Sarton Award and the Eric Hoffer Award, among others. Her second book, Just One Look, was selected as a May 2022 Pulpwood Queen Book Club Pick. Her third novel, I’ll Be Seeing You, revisits characters from Sweet Jane. Her fourth novel, Higher Love, a continuation of her third, is slated for release in Spring 2025. Easley’s award-winning short stories and poetry have been featured in various anthologies.
You can connect with Joanne on her website, X, Facebook, Instagram and Goodreads.
Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 15, 2025
My Mom Book Review
The perfect gift for Moms, My Mom celebrates the unique bond between mother and child, no matter how this relationship starts.
About My Mom
My Mom is a stereotype-busting celebration of all the everyday things that one child’s mom does to make her so awesome!
My Mom says that when I arrived
I was like a star
drifting
down
from the sky
and into her life.
The story follows mother and child from before the child is born, celebrating the bond between mother and child even when the child is just a dream. With an inclusive feel, all mother and child relationships are celebrated in this story – whether biological or adoptive.
A joyous spirit of adventure is present throughout the story, following mother and child as they take on life’s big and small adventures together. From sailing a ship around the garden and exploring forests, streams and meadows to telling stories in a cozy den and cuddling before bedtime, a child reveals all the simple yet special things she loves to do with her adventurous mom.
Our Thoughts
The journey to parenthood is different and non-linear. This book captures it perfectly in the opening sentence, “My Mom says that when I arrived I was like a star, drifting down from the sky and into her life”. We become mothers in very different ways and stages in our lives. For some of us, this journey may appear easier and for others we may have a longer journey that goes down a variety of different paths. We all have the same fears that becoming parents may never happen, no matter how hard our heart yearns for it. But when this day comes, and that child enters your life, it is like life starts again and your heart is full of love and hope.
This beautiful book brought tears to my eyes as you hear the child share how much they love their Mom and everything that she does with her. She shares how her Mom can fix anything and how her Mom’s strength and bravery in turns gives her strength to face her fears. As parents, we sometimes can try so hard to give our children the perfect moments (sparing no cost!) when all they really want and need is the simple moments – walking in the park, making crafts, playing together, snuggling on the couch. Seeing these little adventures through the eyes of a child, brings a different perspective into being a mom.
My favourite line of this book, “Mom tells me how she loved me when I was just a dream. And when I see my mom so happy – I’m really, really glad she dreamed of me.” My heart just melted reading this line, we love our children so deeply regardless of how they come into our lives. Children need this love and flourish when they feel safe and loved.
The illustrations in this book go along well with the story line – they are soft, whimsical and fun. They highlight the magic of childhood and the love between Mother and child. You can hear the giggles, feel the wind blowing and the touch of a small hand in your own.
This is a wonderful book for new parents, it makes not only a wonderful book to read with your child but to cherish for years to come.
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon. Learn more about this book and others on Quarto.
About the Author
Susan Quinn was born in Manchester but has traveled the world: by way of South Africa and Sydney. She became a children’s librarian at 23 and then moved back to England. Her first book, Little Bear and the Butterflies, was published by QED in 2014.
About the Illustrator
Sarah Mathew is a freelance illustrator who lives in Cambridge with her husband and three boys. Sarah is naturally curious and loves collecting little seeds of inspiration. Sarah takes a playful and experimental approach to her work, testing out new ways of working and seeing where the happy accidents or beginnings of ideas go. Sarah has many treasured memories of being snuggled up with her children reading a big pile of picture books.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 14, 2025
The Reasons I Pray
Prayer is more than words—it is a powerful, transformative force that can lead to a life of obedience, faith, and supernatural encounters with God. In The Reasons I Pray, author Deberann Tinson provides an inspirational and instructional roadmap to developing a meaningful and continuous prayer life.
About The Reasons I Pray
Prayer is more than words—it is a powerful, transformative force that can lead to a life of obedience, faith, and supernatural encounters with God. In The Reasons I Pray, author Deberann Tinson provides an inspirational and instructional roadmap to developing a meaningful and continuous prayer life. This book is designed to help individuals, leaders, and entire ministries unlock the full potential of prayer and witness its divine impact.
Prayer is not just a ritual but a divine calling, and The Reasons I Pray offers practical guidance on how to pray without ceasing and develop a passion for prayer that aligns with God’s will. Readers will learn essential lessons, including:
- Walking in obedience to God’s call to pray
- Developing a deep and consistent passion for prayer
- Maintaining the proper purpose and focus in prayer
- Strengthening faith, perspective, and discernment
- Cultivating a passion for prayer in others
- Understanding how prayer influences shifts at personal, community, and even governmental levels
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon, Walmart, B&N, Tinson Enterprises.
You can enter to win a signed copy of The Reasons I Pray here.
About the Author
Deberann Tinson is a devoted teacher, and author committed to guiding believers in their spiritual walk through prayer. With a heart for intercession and a passion for empowering others, her works serve as a beacon of hope and instruction for individuals seeking a closer relationship with God. She has a great love for the Word of God as well as the love for His people. She has a contagious spirit of generosity that flows through every facet of her life.
Ms. Tinson has been in ministry for more than 30 years, and has been a full-time evangelist for over 25 years.
You can connect with her on her website, Instagram and Goodreads.
Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 9, 2025
Sing With Your Baby Every Day: 30 Songs and Nursery Rhymes to Sing Along To
The sound a parents’ voices helps babies feel safe and feel comfortable with their surroundings, Sing With Your Baby Every Day is a gorgeous book that puts some of the best loved nursery rhymes and songs in one gorgeous keepsake.
About Sing With Your Baby Every Day
Sing With Your Baby Every Day is keepsake volume of thirty nursery rhymes and songs to share with your baby, and illustrated with hand-embroidered artwork.
Science tells us that babies develop when they are spoken to, sung to, and read to. Even when they’re tiny, their parents’ voices helps babies make sense of the world and feel comfortable with new people and places and beautiful book brings you best-loved nursery rhymes and songs in one volume, including:
- Five Little Ducks
- Round and Round the Garden
- Teddy Bears Picnic
- I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
- A Sailor Went to Sea
- Grand Old Duke of York
- Kookaburra
Bond with your little one and watch them grow as your recite and sing these classics.
This book is also part of the Stitched Storytime series: Read to Your Baby Every Day, Read to Your Toddler Every Day, Read to Your Baby Every Night, and Pray with Your Baby Every Day.
Our Thoughts
Little ones love singing and hearing their parents and siblings voice. You can see the changes in their face and eyes, the way they just light up when they hear these special people in their life. Singing and reading are so important in their development and I think we do this naturally as we try to soothe our newborns with songs and movement. It is one of the most natural actions we take as care providers and parents – we sing to soothe and to show joy.
Sometimes where we struggle is having enough songs to sing! I am guilty of this and then I start to try to remember every Girl Guide and hymn I have ever heard (while only remembering likely one verse!). I love the variety of songs in this book, re-learning the proper words to each song and also being able to share some of my own memories of each song with older siblings (it even brought up conversations of whether they remember us singing these songs together when they were little). Each day we sang different songs, went back to favourites that made our little one smile, and even added in our own actions and dances to each song.
The book itself is stunning with the illustrations, we found ourselves running our hands over each page. The design is so thoughtful and intentional with big impact. This really helped to engage our little one and family in reading and singing time.
This is a wonderful book that would make a great addition to baby shower and newborn gifts. Parents will enjoy each moment spent singing to their little one with the aid of this gorgeous book!
You can purchase a copy of this book on Amazon. You can learn more about the series on Quarto.
About the Author
Irish-born Claire Grace studied English and Philosophy before becoming a Senior Commissioning Editor of children’s books. She is the author of many books for children and has worked on a collection of award-winning titles. She now lives in Scotland with her husband and son and works as a full time author and freelance editor.
About the Illustrator
Chloe Giordano began to sew in the last year of her illustration degree at the University of the West of England. Since graduating, she has continued to experiment with freehand embroidery, using sewing thread and hand-dyed fabrics to make her work – and the books in her bestselling Stitched Storytime series are illustrated with her hand-embroidered artwork. Her clients include Penguin, Vintage Books, Bloomsbury, Liberty.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are my own.