The Corner Library

    When I started taking my children to our local library I wastickled that they had the same wide eyed amazement that I rememberhaving at being able to take home any book they desired. Readingopens up so much to children! Libraries are a window seat to the world,where we can travel, learn and explore until our heart's content. As afamily it's important to read individually, as well as a group. Readingshould be interactive. It should make you want to discuss yourthoughts and ideas, as well as write about them. In this section youwill find book reviews, author interviews, excerpts and writingfeatures.   ~Brenda Hyde, Editor

Reading and Writing As a Family
Authors, Fiction, Support and More
Kid's Book Reviews
Cooking, Home and Garden Reviews and Excerpts
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Seasonal Feature

Summer Harvest Tea

Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.

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Home & Garden

Harvesting and Using Summer Squash

Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.

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