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One of our favorite Christmas traditions! Frosty

One of our favorite Christmas traditions!

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland is free to visit in Salt Lake City. Find it easily on your GPS.

The owner was out tonight, and we enjoyed visiting with him. He’s been doing this amazing display for 30 years. It takes him and a small crew about two months (working most weekends) to put it all up.

On behalf of those of us who enjoy this visit every year, THANK YOU to Frosty’s owner. ☃️

This evening we visited my mom at her new care cen

This evening we visited my mom at her new care center and took our buddy Cap with us.

My mom has always loved dogs and while she was excited to see us, she was particularly enthralled with the dog’s visit. After all, he’s super cute!

During our visit, we shared a picture book about dogs with her. It’s a coffee-table type book with gorgeous shots of all kinds of dogs. She loved it!

Though it’s hard for her to follow a storyline in a regular book, books with fabulous art or photography are much loved.

I’m including a link to a book similar to the one we gave her: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0810996537/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1BJBZ6KSW367HEK3TJW0?linkCode=ml2&tag=myransam-20
(affiliate link)

Happy Turkey Day! This is our buddy Cap, who’s s

Happy Turkey Day! This is our buddy Cap, who’s staying with us for a few days.

Hope you’re enjoying the holiday with family and friends. 🦃

#happythanksgiving #goldendoodle #eyesoncap #mrsladywordsmith

Dolly did it! 🎧Listen to this one. It’s such

Dolly did it! 🎧Listen to this one. It’s such a treat to hear her shape one of the characters in her first novel, coauthored with James Patterson.

Combine the talents of a #1 entertainer and a #1 writer and they KNOW how to tell a story that will rock your country world.

Slight confession. I’ve always loved Dolly: since I was a little girl and her songs were on the Country’s Greatest Hits vinyls we kept in our stereo.

I look past her big boobs and platinum blonde wigs to see an incredibly talented musician and a savvy business woman who has been incredibly, consistently nice to a whole lot of people for a whole long time.

And she gives away lots and LOTS of books to children who need them. So how can I not love her?

Some takeaways for me:

*I enjoyed listening to this one. The story draws you in immediately and the beginning isn’t what you think. I wouldn’t read this one. Let Dolly help tell it to you.
*That said, the main narrator sounds like a robot. Just deal with it, because …
*The love interest (and there most certainly is one!) has a low, sexy voice. Nothing wrong with enjoying that feature, ladies. 😊

*There’s cowboy/farm language. But if there are f-bombs, they’re few and far between. Honestly, the story wouldn’t seem realistic without the language. It’s chosen well for today’s readers.

*There’s no salacious or explicit content. Enjoy the budding romance without worrying whether it’ll become a surprising scene at some point.

That’s it. Take Run, Rose, Run on a nice, long drive and enjoy the journey. 🌹

Our Class Is a Family. I designed this collaborati

Our Class Is a Family. I designed this collaborative poster to show each of my students how much we need them and their talents.

Even one missing piece wouldn’t complete our puzzle. 🧩

We colored while I read Our Class Is a Family, by Shannon Olsen. 📘

Comment if you want links to the book or the poster. This week I’m sharing the poster for free to those who are followers here. Next week it goes in my shop.

#ourclassisafamily #classroomfamily #classroomkindness #collaborativeposter #classroomdecor #classroomunity #unitygames #mrsladywordsmith

Hands-on learning can teach life skills. At the

Hands-on learning can teach life skills.

At the private school where I teach, we work on nontraditional, educational projects every Friday.

These loom scarves and hats are perfect for finger dexterity and strengthening, something many of our youth are lacking as they simply swipe screens.

Plus, while our hands are busy, we talk and discuss all sorts of interesting things.

This is a class of six kids, an equal mix of boys and girls.

For over an hour, electronics were off, students were helping each other learn a new skill, and we all talked and talked.

It was the BEST educational experience.

#privateschool #privateschools #microschool #microschools #homeschool #homeschoolersfollowtrain #homeschoolfun #homeschooling #homeschoolcollective #homeschoolteacher #mrsladywordsmith

Did you know you can return a book on audible if y

Did you know you can return a book on audible if you don’t like the narrator?

I recently tried West with Giraffes 🦒 but found the narration too distracting for me, and I couldn’t follow the story as well.

After just a few chapters, I gave up and opted for the book instead.

To make a return, go to your Amazon account, find your audible subscription. Then click on the book you want to return. It’s simple.

You have 365 days from your date of purchase to make a return.

We all know here that Amazon isn’t a library service and we wouldn’t want to listen to a whole book, enjoy it, and return it.

But occasional returns (two per year so your account isn’t flagged) are acceptable when you find a product that just isn’t a good fit for you.

Hope this helps. Any questions or thoughts?

#audible #bookreturns #bookstagram #mrsladywordsmith #booktips

Hester Prynne is back!!! This Scarlet Letter novel

Hester Prynne is back!!! This Scarlet Letter novel is all about the possibility of Nathaniel Hawthorne being personally involved with her, instead of just being the original author.

Juicy!!!

The book is clean. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Sorry for the weird audio. Not sure why. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hester, by Laurie Lico Albanese

#hesterprynne #scarletletter #nathanielhawthorne #laurielicoalbaneseauthor #mrsladywordsmith #cleanreads #cleanread #somethingwitchy #salemmassachusetts #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionnovel

Harry Potter Word Search. Got a Halloween class

Harry Potter Word Search.

Got a Halloween class party tomorrow? In a panic? 😱

HP to the rescue. Link in stories, or DM for it. 🪄

#harrypotterparty #halloweenclassparty #wordsearch #wordsearchpuzzle #wordsearchpuzzles #mrsladywordsmith #dontpanic #yougotthis #happyhalloween

New Diary of a Wimpy Kid TODAY! Since book one w

Which witch has an itch as she eats her sandwich?

Which witch has an itch as she eats her sandwich?

Pair this adorable children’s book with a few of my printables.

🧙‍♀️Long after Halloween, kids need to know how to spell these tricky words. So I read the book aloud to my students, then post a few of the posters from my homophone kit.

It’s an instant download you can purchase through my Etsy or TpT shops.

Comment if you’re interested in the link, and I’ll PM it to you. Or you can find it in my stories. 🧙‍♀️

#halloweenatschool #spellingactivity #homeschoolfun #halloweenideas #teacherresources #schoollessons #mrsladywordsmith #halloweenbooksforkids #halloweenbooksforchildren

I enjoyed snuggling up with The Secret, Book & Sco

I enjoyed snuggling up with The Secret, Book & Scone Society.

This is book one in a series of six. I’m not usually a series gal, but I think I’ll at least read the second one, maybe more.

It’s about a bookstore owner in a small town who is a self-described “bibliotherapist.”

People come to her with their troubles, and she selects the right books to help them. She’s so successful that tourists come to seek her help.

The shop owner of The Gingerbread House across the street is also part of the therapy, listening to her customers and making the perfect, custom scone for them.

All is happy and well until … random murders start happening in town. Or are they random?

Our shop owners form a small, secret society to find out.

***The book contains minor language.

It’s a good, modern-day mystery. Not necessarily clever per se, but a good read nonetheless.

I was in the mood for it, so it “scratched my literary itch,” if you know what I mean.

I gave it 4 stars because it’s not a true standout for me. I’m not left pondering it much, but I have no trouble recommending it.

#mysteryfiction #mysterybook #mysterybookclub #worththeread #goodbookstoread #ladiesbookclub #mrsladywordsmith

What kid wouldn't want a Pet Ghost??? My students

What kid wouldn't want a Pet Ghost??? My students loved this writing prompt and didn't even mind that I asked them to do their best penmanship and drawing.

They get to name their ghost, decide its favorite things and where it would like to live. I was surprised by my students' creativity, and I bet you will too.

This is an excellent activity for any child and for homeschoolers. Four options are included; select the one you like best and print. LINK IN BIO.

#halloweenfun #halloweenatschool #homeschoolers #teachingprintable #instantdownload #mrsladywordsmith

Book check ✔️What are you currently reading?

Book check ✔️What are you currently reading?

BONUS if it’s fall, witchy, or Halloween-related.

And GO …

See mine in the comments. 🖤

#bookcheck #booklist #booklists #halloweenreads #halloweenbooks #halloweenbook #fallbooks #fallbookstagram #mrsladywordsmith #cozyupwithabook

For me, for you, for us all. “Think celestial.

For me, for you, for us all.

“Think celestial. … Your obsession becomes your God.”

#ldsconference
#ldsconf
#thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints
#russellmnelsonquotes

Zooming in on our homemade pretzel bites. Super

Zooming in on our homemade pretzel bites.

Super easy recipe:

1 1/4 c lukewarm water
1 (1/4 oz) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 1/4 c unbleached bread flour

Mix water and yeast. Wait 5 minutes, then stir in brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Stir by hand. About 100 strokes. (I use a mixer and put all the flour in at once.)

Gradually add final cup of flour 1/4 cup at a time to make a semi-firm dough.

Turn out onto floured surface and knead. Dust dough with flour until it’s not sticky.

Place dough in slightly oiled bowl. (I just spray it quickly.) Toss to coat the dough slightly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap (not wax paper). Set in warm place until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

Turn the dough onto a clean, floured surface. Knead 1 minute.

Shape dough into pretzels. If you’re working solo, use portions of dough and keep rest covered so it doesn’t dry out.

I let my son and his friends help with the whole process, especially this last part.

And I just taught this recipe to a group of fun tweens at @family.lyceum.

I portion out the dough and let them create their own shapes. Braids work well, but any shape will do. I’m terrible at making the 🥨 shape. 🤪

Mix together:
1/4 c hot water
1 tsp sugar

Brush on formed dough. Add coarse salt as desired. Slightly press into dough.

Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes.

Brush with 3 tbsp melted butter.

Makes 7-12 pretzels. I can easily get 12 of uniform size per batch. Making this recipe with kids varies the outcome. 😊

As a class, we even figured out that it costs about .27 per 12 pretzels to make them. And some were HUGE.

Enjoy! Perhaps this will be a new, fun tradition for you. 🥨

#pretzels #pretzel #homemadepretzels #bakingwithkids #ldsconf #ldsconference #ldsconference2023 #ldsconferencefood

Thankfully, I didn’t have to wait long for “my

Thankfully, I didn’t have to wait long for “my talk” this morning at General Conference.

I have always loved learning from Emily Belle Freeman.

Today her words were perfect for me. Broken vessels can persevere along the covenant path.

I don’t feel necessarily “broken,” but my vessel has a leak. Emily’s counsel will help me fix it a bit.

#feelinggrateful
#ldsconf
#ldsconference
#emilybellefreeman
#feelinglessgrouchynow

I’ve watched LDS General Conference all day toda

I’ve watched LDS General Conference all day today. The talks are great messages.

Yet I’m feeling grouchy. I’ve been battling this feeling for a while.

I hide it from others. But my family knows.

Personally, I’m not sure what the fix is.

My usual tricks to “flip my script” aren’t working.

Any tips? Thoughts?

#feelinggrouchy

I’m sneaking in a little pregame reading. Call i

I’m sneaking in a little pregame reading. Call it Courage, by Armstrong Sperry, is only 95 pages.

It won a Newbery in 1941.

Mofatu, which means Stout Heart, has been scared of the sea ever since it took his mom’s life.

Everyone calls him a coward. At age 15, he’s had enough and decides to set out on his own, determined to conquer his fears.

I think I may have already read this one, but it’s what I grabbed from my son’s bookshelf. So I’ll enjoy the quick re-read.

What book would you take to a football 🏈game? Only a book nerd would ask that, right?

#booksandsports #readingandfootball #newbery #newberymedal #newberyaward #childrensliterature #childrenslit #kidswhoread #momswhoread #childrensbookstagram #mrsladywordsmith

Don’t just trust anyone to recommend a book to y

Don’t just trust anyone to recommend a book to you.

I’ve been burned many times by recommendations in Facebook groups.

Even when I specifically ask if the book contains profanity or explicit scenes, I’ve been reassured that it’s awesome … only to discover it’s full of ick.

Many readers just don’t have a clean-reads mindset. They don’t notice the swearing, the inappropriate content.

So what can you do?

My number one resource is my friends, my local book club. We have varying tastes, but they are usually spot on with their recommendations to me.

I’m sharing this one by Lisa See as an example. It’s excellent and engaging.

It’s not my first read about early Chinese women. But it’s my first one where the MC is a young woman studying to become a doctor when, according to Confucius, “An educated woman is a worthless woman.”

You and I bristle at those words, but it was very much a woman’s life in the era of the Ming Dynasty.

The content is adult but is expressed in the polite Chinese manner. If you’re like me, you want to know the history but not feel as if you’re being subjected to pornography while learning. I’m halfway through the book and am pleased with the storytelling and tactful way history is shared.

A new novel, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is an excellent choice for your next book.

#lisasee #bestsellingauthor #cleanreads #cleanread #cleanreadsbooks #mrsladywordsmith #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionnovel #booksirecommend #bookstagram

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One of our favorite Christmas traditions! Frosty

One of our favorite Christmas traditions!

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland is free to visit in Salt Lake City. Find it easily on your GPS.

The owner was out tonight, and we enjoyed visiting with him. He’s been doing this amazing display for 30 years. It takes him and a small crew about two months (working most weekends) to put it all up.

On behalf of those of us who enjoy this visit every year, THANK YOU to Frosty’s owner. ☃️

This evening we visited my mom at her new care cen

This evening we visited my mom at her new care center and took our buddy Cap with us.

My mom has always loved dogs and while she was excited to see us, she was particularly enthralled with the dog’s visit. After all, he’s super cute!

During our visit, we shared a picture book about dogs with her. It’s a coffee-table type book with gorgeous shots of all kinds of dogs. She loved it!

Though it’s hard for her to follow a storyline in a regular book, books with fabulous art or photography are much loved.

I’m including a link to a book similar to the one we gave her: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0810996537/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1BJBZ6KSW367HEK3TJW0?linkCode=ml2&tag=myransam-20
(affiliate link)

Happy Turkey Day! This is our buddy Cap, who’s s

Happy Turkey Day! This is our buddy Cap, who’s staying with us for a few days.

Hope you’re enjoying the holiday with family and friends. 🦃

#happythanksgiving #goldendoodle #eyesoncap #mrsladywordsmith

Dolly did it! 🎧Listen to this one. It’s such

Dolly did it! 🎧Listen to this one. It’s such a treat to hear her shape one of the characters in her first novel, coauthored with James Patterson.

Combine the talents of a #1 entertainer and a #1 writer and they KNOW how to tell a story that will rock your country world.

Slight confession. I’ve always loved Dolly: since I was a little girl and her songs were on the Country’s Greatest Hits vinyls we kept in our stereo.

I look past her big boobs and platinum blonde wigs to see an incredibly talented musician and a savvy business woman who has been incredibly, consistently nice to a whole lot of people for a whole long time.

And she gives away lots and LOTS of books to children who need them. So how can I not love her?

Some takeaways for me:

*I enjoyed listening to this one. The story draws you in immediately and the beginning isn’t what you think. I wouldn’t read this one. Let Dolly help tell it to you.
*That said, the main narrator sounds like a robot. Just deal with it, because …
*The love interest (and there most certainly is one!) has a low, sexy voice. Nothing wrong with enjoying that feature, ladies. 😊

*There’s cowboy/farm language. But if there are f-bombs, they’re few and far between. Honestly, the story wouldn’t seem realistic without the language. It’s chosen well for today’s readers.

*There’s no salacious or explicit content. Enjoy the budding romance without worrying whether it’ll become a surprising scene at some point.

That’s it. Take Run, Rose, Run on a nice, long drive and enjoy the journey. 🌹

Our Class Is a Family. I designed this collaborati

Our Class Is a Family. I designed this collaborative poster to show each of my students how much we need them and their talents.

Even one missing piece wouldn’t complete our puzzle. 🧩

We colored while I read Our Class Is a Family, by Shannon Olsen. 📘

Comment if you want links to the book or the poster. This week I’m sharing the poster for free to those who are followers here. Next week it goes in my shop.

#ourclassisafamily #classroomfamily #classroomkindness #collaborativeposter #classroomdecor #classroomunity #unitygames #mrsladywordsmith

Hands-on learning can teach life skills. At the

Hands-on learning can teach life skills.

At the private school where I teach, we work on nontraditional, educational projects every Friday.

These loom scarves and hats are perfect for finger dexterity and strengthening, something many of our youth are lacking as they simply swipe screens.

Plus, while our hands are busy, we talk and discuss all sorts of interesting things.

This is a class of six kids, an equal mix of boys and girls.

For over an hour, electronics were off, students were helping each other learn a new skill, and we all talked and talked.

It was the BEST educational experience.

#privateschool #privateschools #microschool #microschools #homeschool #homeschoolersfollowtrain #homeschoolfun #homeschooling #homeschoolcollective #homeschoolteacher #mrsladywordsmith

Did you know you can return a book on audible if y

Did you know you can return a book on audible if you don’t like the narrator?

I recently tried West with Giraffes 🦒 but found the narration too distracting for me, and I couldn’t follow the story as well.

After just a few chapters, I gave up and opted for the book instead.

To make a return, go to your Amazon account, find your audible subscription. Then click on the book you want to return. It’s simple.

You have 365 days from your date of purchase to make a return.

We all know here that Amazon isn’t a library service and we wouldn’t want to listen to a whole book, enjoy it, and return it.

But occasional returns (two per year so your account isn’t flagged) are acceptable when you find a product that just isn’t a good fit for you.

Hope this helps. Any questions or thoughts?

#audible #bookreturns #bookstagram #mrsladywordsmith #booktips

Hester Prynne is back!!! This Scarlet Letter novel

Hester Prynne is back!!! This Scarlet Letter novel is all about the possibility of Nathaniel Hawthorne being personally involved with her, instead of just being the original author.

Juicy!!!

The book is clean. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Sorry for the weird audio. Not sure why. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hester, by Laurie Lico Albanese

#hesterprynne #scarletletter #nathanielhawthorne #laurielicoalbaneseauthor #mrsladywordsmith #cleanreads #cleanread #somethingwitchy #salemmassachusetts #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionnovel

Harry Potter Word Search. Got a Halloween class

Harry Potter Word Search.

Got a Halloween class party tomorrow? In a panic? 😱

HP to the rescue. Link in stories, or DM for it. 🪄

#harrypotterparty #halloweenclassparty #wordsearch #wordsearchpuzzle #wordsearchpuzzles #mrsladywordsmith #dontpanic #yougotthis #happyhalloween

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