Fall is upon us, and Hachette Book Group has unveiled a remarkable lineup of new releases that promise to make the season even more magical. These titles span various genres, offering something for every reader.  Check out these five upcoming Hachette's captivating Fall releases, links to excerpts from each book  PLUS a special giveaway at the end of this post!  1.  Charlie Brown’s Christmas Miracle  by Michael Keane (Release Date: November 1, 2023) - Just in time for the holiday season, "Charlie Brown’s Christmas Miracle" brings the beloved Peanuts characters back to life. Michael Keane's heartwarming story captures the spirit of Christmas and the enduring friendship of Charlie Brown and his gang. Click here to read an excerpt   2. Managing Your Emotions  by Joyce Meyer (Release Date: October 4, 2023) - In "Managing Your Emotions," Joyce Meyer explores the complexities of human emotions. This invaluable resource provides guidance for understanding...

Have you started planting your garden yet? This year we are planting tomatoes, some lettuce and cabbage. We've had quite a rainy Spring so we decided to wait a couple of weeks before planting.  Gardening is one of our favorite hobbies here in the Three Boys and an Old Lady household because we get to eat the rewards.  There is nothing better than fresh salsa made with tomatoes handpicked from your garden.   We're so excited to share this bundle of Springtime reads with you.  Each book is beautifully illustrated and sure to bring a smile as you share with your new reader.   Young cooks will learn about the edible gifts that each season brings in What's Cooking in Flowerville? Recipes from Garden, Balcony or Window Box by Felicita Sala (US publication info - 4/5/22; ISBN: 978-3791375182; Hardcover $14.95; Ages 5-9; 40 pages),   This warm and inviting collection of recipes from the author of What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street. Each month featur...

Come Out & Play  BUT Remember   To   Practice Social Distancing COVID-19, Coronavirus, Da Rona, whatever you're calling it has definitely changed all of our lives.  Families are spending more and more time together.  My husband teases me saying I've spent more time in the backyard since March than I have in the entire 15 years we've lived in our home.  Sad thing is... he's right. We planted a garden.  It was kinda by chance.  I bought these seeds and this starter compost.  Put them near the kitchen and after about a week or so, I started noticing gnats in my kitchen.  I figured it was some of the fresh fruit gone bad.  Tossed the fruit. Wiped everything down.  Gnats were gone.  A few days later... the gnats returned.  FINALLY figured out it that I had this dirt near the kitchen and remembered "Oh, you were going to start gardening."   Seeds planted.  Watered.  Now we wait.  It'll be a fe...

October has come and gone but I would be remiss not to share some of the inspirational October releases from Faith Words, a division of Hachette Book Group.  I have been swamped with volunteer activities and a new puppy.  As I mentioned a few months ago, our beloved doggy of 13 years passed away over the summer.  After some careful consideration, Hubby and I decided we wanted to have another doggy.  He's keeping us pretty busy and we love it! October was a rollercoaster of emotions for me.  I attended not one but TWO amazing social media conferences.  Lots of volunteer activities with our church youth. I won a 2nd place ribbon at the State Fair for one of my poems.  Go me!!!  It was my first time participating so not too shabby huh?  I volunteered for the Susan B Komen Race for the Cure and had my annual mammogram.  This was the first time in a long time I didn't walk the race.  It was too emotional for me.  So much so tha...

Happy Halloween! Have we got the perfect Halloween read for kiddos ages 4-8! Frankie's Scared of EVERYTHING by tattoo artist Mathew Franklin (10/7/2019; Building Block Press; ISBN: 978-1944201227; Age 4-8; 32 pages; Hardcover $19.95) You would be scared too if your own brain was out to get you! The world can be a dark place. More and more we find ourselves and our children feeling overwhelmed by the unknown and the pressures of society. This book helps instill early on the fact that our fears can be our greatest strengths. Follow Frankie as their imagination runs wild creating robots, beasts, sea creatures, and even a mole man on this technicolor adventure. Being afraid has never looked so fun. About the author/illustrator : Mathew Franklin is a tattoo artist, painter, graphic designer, and musician. After receiving degrees in painting and photography from Miami University he immediately became a staple in the art scene in Columbus, Ohio where he currently resi...

The PAW Patrol is shifting into high-gear in PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue , an all-new feature-length special episode.  Walmart is the EXCLUSIVE home for Ready, Race, Rescue and DVD will be bundled with a digital copy of the 44-minute episode for a retail price of $14.96.  Click  here   to purchase  your PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue DVD . PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, continues to be a favorite with preschoolers and is the top-rated kids TV DVD franchise for the fourth year in a row.  Ready, Race, Rescue follows the success of PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups as the pups take to the track for the Adventure Bay 500 and need to speed into action when legendary race car driver, The Whoosh, can't compete. A Ready, Race, Rescue-themed Kids Zone, PAW Patrol costumed character appearances and fun activations were featured at NASCAR's event in Richmond, VA, on September 21, 2019. In the lead up to the event, seven influencers across ...

*Many thanks to NBC Universal for providing me with the Little the Movie Prize Pack I mention in this blog post* Have you ever looked through old pics and been amazed by how much you've changed?   Over the weekend I was Spring cleaning and came across some old family pics.  I giggled a little at the different hairstyles I've rocked over the years.  Hunty, I've rocked 'em all.  Then I saw this pic of me when I was about 12 years old.  I remember the pic.  It was the evening of my 8th grade graduation.  It was the day I won a trophy for Math.  Yes, MATH!  What can I say, *shoulder shrug* I've always loved numbers. Funny isn't how some of the qualities we had as kids carry over into our adulthood.  Now  imagine knowing what we know now as adults BUT trapped inside the body of a tween. That's the premise behind the move Little which hits theaters on April 12. In Little , Girls Trip’s Regina Hall and Black-ish’s Mar...

Sesame Street Live is coming to San Jose, CA on January 19 and 20 and here's your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets! This show is sure to be one the kids will enjoy plus it's sure to bring back memories of your childhood.  Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Join the fun with an interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood… get ready for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Learn new songs and sing along to familiar favorites with Oscar and Cookie Monster; build a snowman with Elmo; flap your wings with Big Bird; marvel at Abby’s magic; be amazed when Super Grover flies; and move to the rhythm with Rosita. Anything’s possible when everyone who shares something in common gets together. Kick your feet to the beat at Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Save 25% on tickets to any performance with code INF1 Savings not valid on VIP,Front Row, or other premium seats. No ...

As you read this know I am cruising along the Mexican Riviera reflecting on the year that has been.  The temps are a balmy 78 degrees.  My toes are deep in the sand but I had to host just one last giveaway. I have had a wonderful year participating in giveaway hops with The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island.  If you are a blogger and looking to participate in giveaway hops, be sure to visit their blogs to sign up for the 2019 giveaway hops.    If you love easy entry giveaway and winning prizes, be sure to follow the various hops they host throughout the year. Winter is one of my favorite seasons and although I miss the cold, snowy midwestern winters and the windy, rainy S.F. Bay Area winters, I am learning to love these 80 degree winters in Mexico.  What's the weather like where you are? We are just days from Christmas and I have all my gifts, but I have yet to wrap them.  What about you?  Have you finished your holiday wrapping yet? It...

2018 has been an amazing year for Three Boys and an Old Lady blog!  This year we have given away over $5500 in prizes! *tosses confetti* Our successes would not be possible without our fabulous sponsors and folks like you who stop by to check out our thoughts on the various products we review.  Before we head on our end of the year family Christmas cruise we decided to share just one more giveaway... the last of the year and it's gonna be a good one. We've got a $50 Amazon gift card up for grabs and it can be yours.   What a Holly Jolly start to the Holly Jolly Holidays!!! Oh the things you could buy with a $50 Amazon gift card.  You could get a couple of the items on Oprah's Favorite Things list like the  Fancy 3 sectioned Lasagna pan Be Inspired Bracelet Quick Charger for your phone and tablets Becoming by Michelle Obama Elevation by Stephen King An Oreo Record Player Pomsies A pair of Scruff-a-Luv pets Hot Wheels pla...