by Alissa | Apr 28, 2022 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations
A while back, my friend Mary Mecham reached out to me to see if I would like to share some of my favorite children’s books that include children with disabilities. As you know, I am a big proponent of inclusive books! Providing windows and mirrors is–in my...
by Alissa | Apr 30, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog, education, reading with kids, recommendations
It’s Children’s Book Week–the 100th Children’s Book Week! I kicked-off the week with a post on the Houston Moms Blog and today I want to carry on the celebration here. Colby Sharp, creator of the fantastic book The Creativity Project, shares...
by Alissa | Apr 17, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog, family finance, Joy, recommendations, self-improvement
For most of my life, hearing the word budget made me cringe. It evoked feelings of inadequacy, guilt, entrapment, and failure. I had attempted different versions of budgeting for most of my life. In college, I projected my expenses and worked multiple jobs every...
by Alissa | Apr 12, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog, Friday Favorites, recommendations
Just in case you are brand new here and you don’t know this already (Hi! Glad you’re here, btw!), I love to read. I am thrilled about getting immersed in a good book. I delight in being transported to a different place in a glorious piece of fiction. I...
by Alissa | Dec 14, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, Friday Favorites, reading with kids, recommendations
Reading with your little ones before they go off to school is a double win: you spend time building memories with your children AND you teach them to love books and stories long before they can read them for themselves. Reading books aloud with your children builds a...
by Alissa | Aug 22, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations, self-improvement
We talk a lot about the importance of reading with our kids and placing emphasis on literacy in the home. One of the most valuable ways to do that is possibly also the most fun: READ! Yes, it’s still a good idea to set aside at least 10 minutes each day to read...
