For the past seven months I have been working with Value Village to bring helpful articles to my readers on everything from busting myths about thrifting to having fun with vintage dishes in your backyard to money-saving tips for back to school. It's been fun and I love that they have encouraged Life in Pleasantville to share useful information with readers and not just a "sales pitch". I haven't shared very much about Value Village as a company in the last seven months and it's …
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer
No more pencils, No more books, No more teachers’ dirty looks, When the teacher rings the bell, Drop your books and run like hell. Do you remember that rhyme? While it's a fun way for kids to blow off steam at the end of the school year, it sends the wrong message about books. Books should be your child's best companion in the summer. Books keep cries of "I'm bored" away. Books are the best way to keep your child's mind sharp and ready for school in September. Shhh, you don't have to …
