From the category archives:

The Book Basket

In The January Book Basket: Silly Rhymes, Strange Bridges, and Peas who Hate Candy

January 21, 2009

I realize that January is coming rapidly to a close, but I wanted to start this new feature at Global Mama and I couldn’t wait for February! So, beginning now, each month I will be selecting a basketful of wonderful children’s books to share with you. Whenever I can, I will embed the whole book [...]

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Thanks And Have Fun Running The Country: Kids’ Letters To President Obama

January 20, 2009

I just found out (via sfgirlbybay) that a book of children’s letters to the new President is being released today. Thanks and Have Fun Running The Country was produced by McSweeney’s and 826 National in young writer’s workshops around the country. The sentiments expressed run the gamut from thoughtful and wise to hilarious.
Let’s take a [...]

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New: Shop Global Mama!

January 13, 2009

I am doing a little happy dance right now because I just got my Amazon shop up and running for Global Mama!

Just follow the link in the sidebar to browse a selection of Global Mama-Approved books. Right now I have sections on Crafts, Travel, Simple Living, and Children’s Books, and I will continue to add [...]

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Book Review {Stitched in Time}

December 9, 2008

I just had to share this beautiful new book with all of you: Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share from the Creator of Posie Gets Cozy by Alicia Paulson.

Stitched in Time is a collection of thirty creative, crafty projects to make (sew, quilt, embroider, stencil, etc.) that are all about preserving memories. [...]

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What To Do With All Those Stray Socks…

December 9, 2008

Author and Crafter Miyako Kanamori has taken it upon herself to solve that stray-sock issue once and for all: Make Softies! Each of her wonderful books provides loads of creative (and fairly easy!) things to make with all of those stray socks and gloves missing a mate. I just love the idea of being able [...]

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DIY Books for Baby

December 8, 2008

Toddlers want to name their world. That’s one reason books like Goodnight Moon and the Richard Scary series have remained so popular for decades. And while I love books bought in the store (or checked out of the library), the best book you can possibly give your baby is one you make yourself. It can [...]

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