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Books About Bears

Good morning! I do hope you're all doing well. I've slowed down for a few days and am now finding it tough to finish up what needs to be done by the end of the week. Yesterday we played a new board game with the kids and it was hilarious! As I sit and type my children and hubby are all building Lego. It's hard to work while others play just a few feet away. But I wanted to share some fun and informative books about bears with you. One of our most treasured tree ornaments is a carved ... read more

Festive November Degustabox

The November Degustabox was filled with lots of festive goodies for the whole family! In fact, it would seem that we were so keen to dig in and try out the contents that I somehow missed taking a photo of all of the products together - that's a first! So let me share with you what was included.... Let's start with the contents of the November Degustabox before moving on to our top picks. Each monthly box contains between 10-15 products; some aren't yet available in the shops which ... read more

How To Keep Your Home Safe When You’re Not There

It's always great to get away and go on vacation and get away from your troubles and concerns. However, you don't want to be worrying about the safety of your home. Unless you live in a bunker, you can't prevent determined criminals, but for the rest of us, there are ways to not set your home up as an open target for burglars. Today I'm going to share some ways you can keep your home safe when you're away. Many of these items sound like common sense, and that's really what it's all ... read more

Commemorate A Special Date With a Night Sky Poster

Celebrate special events with a night sky poster, a review by Castle View Academy

What do you get for the person who has everything...or always purchases his wish list items before you have the chance?This is always my conundrum with Phil. A couple of years ago I was searching everywhere for something to give him for our anniversary that had noted our wedding location...but I just never found the right thing; there was always something not quite right...until now! This year for his birthday, Phil received a Night Sky Poster and it's perfect! This post may ... read more

Tomoko Fuse’s Origami Boxes: Beautiful Paper Gift Boxes!

Castle View Academy reviews Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes

Origami is great year-round, but learning how to make your own gift boxes is fabulous when you have little gifts to give and wish to present them in an elegant and unique fashion. Tuttle Publishing kindly send us a copy of Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes: Beautiful Paper Gift Boxes from Japan's Leading Origami Master. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. You know we love origami, and you know I like a good challenge, and this book applies ... read more