Creative Writing Entertainment
Finding Books at the Library
Read a story about finding books at the library!
Creative Writing Entertainment
Making Memories on Mackinac Island
Read about transportation on Mackinac Island!
Lifestyle
Reading Challenge: Guide to the Whole-Day Readathon
With online reading communities becoming more creative than ever, a few new reading challenges have . Among these is the whole-day readathon, which, as the name , challenges booklovers to spend a whole day reading. For the most , this means reading for 24 hours with no sleep, only Read more…
Lifestyle
Season’s Baking Wrap-Up: A Review of this Summer’s Best Treats
I bake often in the summer, since I take treats to my Bible study group every week. This summer I tried several new recipes. Summer desserts include lots of light, fruity flavors, such as lemon and berry, and are best when topped with a of whipped cream or vanilla ice Read more…
Entertainment Music
Decade’s Best in Music: 1950’s pop
In the 1950s, American culture was . The second world war had ended; families were together again, and young people could fall in love without fear of being by the . Pop culture reflected this hope, especially in the love songs of the decade. , wholesome, romantic lyrics, and orchestral Read more…
Culture
Slang in Different Regions of the U.S.
Beverages Carbonated beverages such as Coca-Cola/Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew, and Sprite have different names in different places around the U.S. Soda is the most common word, which is used in the California area, the Northeast, and areas in the Midwest and Florida. Pop is also common in the Midwest, Read more…
Culture Holidays
Interview with an American Child: Santa Claus
I asked my little sister, Malina, about Santa Claus. She is 8 years old. Santa Claus is also known as Papa Noel, Saint Nick, and Father Christmas in other countries. Me: Tell me what you know about Santa Claus. Malina: On Christmas Eve, in the middle of the night, he Read more…
Books Entertainment
How to Use Audiobooks (and Why You Should)
Audiobooks, books that have been read aloud and recorded, are a great way to increase the amount of books you read. Whether you read 1 book a year or 100, audiobooks make reading more , more , and more for the . Some claim they don’t count as “real reading,” Read more…
Hobbies Lifestyle
What to Do for Fun in Lockdown
Everyone deals differently with the idea of being stuck at home for months on end, but the process usually involves some amount of boredom. Maybe you’ve spent most of your time on Netflix, or you’ve already tried a few homemade bread recipes. Perhaps you have tried cleaning out that messy Read more…
Lifestyle
School Supply Shopping Guide
High School Supply Shopping Guide 2020 Many students this year are struggling to plan their semester. With as many reopening plans as there are schools, organizing yourself for your classes can be stressful. Here’s a guide to shopping for your school supplies, based on which learning your school with Read more…