There’s something about old, leather-bound books that just screams Halloween. A dusty, old tome conjures up images of a witch’s finger skimming through their Grimoire to find the perfect hex or some unsuspecting colonial being accused of signing the Devil’s Book. What damning magic can be found within these pages? What haunting tales do these… Continue reading The Keys to Bookish Skeleton Decor
Dearest Lit & Love Subscribers, Wow! We can’t believe that we have over a hundred people following our humble little blog. We just wanted to write a quick note to thank you so much for following our site. Whether you found us back in April when we started or are new to us, we couldn’t… Continue reading 100+ Subscribers! Thank Yous & Some News 🙂
Oh, hi blogworld. Much like Amy, I’ve been away and busy. This has been a summer of transitions. Which got me thinking in a bookish way. I have a new place, and while I had more furniture than I needed to fill it, I was left with no coffee table. At the end of moving… Continue reading Transitions and the Hero’s Quest
I hate ugly classrooms. Yeah, I said it. I hate unwelcoming teenage prisons that offer no inspiration to the already apathetic adolescent mind. I also don’t like that middle and elementary school teachers get to have all the fun. In general, my classroom decor motto is that if I have to spend 1/3 of my life in my classroom, it… Continue reading  Literary Quote Chalkboard Printables Plus a Peek at My Classroom (Freebies!)
After a brief hiatus to get my classroom and teaching life together, I’m officially back. And what better way to get back into the swing of things than show you a little of what I’ve been up to? Today, I’m going to share you with one of my favorite projects that I cooked up this… Continue reading Subscription Boxes in the Classroom (Freebie!)
My reading habits have been described as obsessive, enviable, irritating, and impressive. Most of the people in my life would tell you that I read more than anyone they know. I’ve always considered this a point of pride! But sometimes you have to examine a relationship to see if it’s healthy. Let’s check in on my… Continue reading Good Vs. Evil: Reading Habits
Howdy, Lit & Love friends! Just wanted to write a quick note letting you all know that we are going to be take a small break from the blog this week. Sarah is moving to her new apartment, and I need to spend some time on my school work (say it isn’t so!). So, we… Continue reading Summer Break & Thanks
There are not a lot of things I enjoy more than a plate heaped high with a nice cheese assortment to nibble on while I’m reading. Cheese plates have become my staple  while reading or writing- a fact supported by the plate of beef jerky, goat cheese, and crackers I’m eating while writing this! Amy‘s… Continue reading Feast Your Eyes- Favorite Food & Drink with Literature
I’m not going to lie to you. I drank coffee while writing this article, not tea. I write in the mornings and need that extensive caffeine jolt in order to make my brain work this early. But, please, dear reader, do not think that because I drink coffee in the morning that I am any… Continue reading Drink & Ink: 7 Teas to Pair with Your Favorite Literature
“The magic is only in what books say, how they stitched the patches of the universe together into one garment for us.” ―Ray Bradbury Taking a creative writing class last summer was one of the best things I ever did for my writing life. In my undergrad I took a couple of creative writing classes… Continue reading Cobblestone, Parchment, Mom: Creating a Personal Universe Deck
