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A Few of My Favorite Christmas Movies

December 24, 2015 By Cara Putman

Ever since I researched 1940s Hollywood for Stars in the Night, I've been a bigger fan than ever of classic movies. Growing up, my favorite movies were from the 30s and 40s...that hasn't changed. There's something I love about the simplicity of that time that shines through in movies that make me laugh and feel. So today I thought I'd share a few of my favorites. (Be sure to read to the end to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV

Christmas Giveaway from the Grove Girls

December 16, 2015 By Cara Putman

I love being part of this community with women I respect so much. I'm also part of another community of writers with a heart for women. Have you joined us at The Grove? We're doing a massive giveaway and I'd love to have you join us! You can learn more about the giveaway here. Merry Christmas! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Past E&G Tagged With: Christmas

Creating Meaningful Christmas Gifts with Your Family

December 10, 2015 By Cara Putman

It’s that time of year. Christmas is zooming up on us, which often leaves us in a quandry. How can we involve our family in creating gifts with meaning? How can we get gifts that will be treasured without breaking the bank? And how on earth can we get something for those who already have everything they need and most of what they want? One of the things I love to do with my kids (though I'm a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Christmas crafting, Christmas gifts

A Writer’s Reasons to be Thankful

November 26, 2015 By Cara Putman

Today is Thanksgiving. A perfect time to stop and think about all of the reasons I'm grateful this year. There is so much I have to be thankful for. A wonderful husband. Four amazing kids. A house that more than meets our needs. A fulfilling job and the same for my husband. This year I signed a contract with my dream editor at my dream publisher...a long process, but another reason to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading Tagged With: thankfulness, Thanksgiving Day

Are Kids Still Readers?

October 22, 2015 By Cara Putman

One thing you may not know about me is I homeschool my kids. You know the part about homeschooling that overwhelmed and scared me the most? It wasn't teaching math, though it should have been. Teaching long division about did me in for my older two. Thank goodness I haven't hit that stage yet with the younger two! It wasn't teaching them how to write, because I knew if they read, they would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading Tagged With: kids, learning, reading

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