1 001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781928198192

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1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas by Jean Oram Pdf

AWESOME boredom busting play ideas—from creative crafts to zany new travel games! From mind-boggling science experiments to tricky challenges that will give your kids a case of the giggles. Beat the boredom blues with over 1,000 play ideas suitable for three-year-olds to eleven-year olds. There's something for everyone in this tried and tested book from NY Times bestselling author (and mom!), Jean Oram. "A lifesaver for parents and educators." --Kenneth, reader. Make it easy to say “no” to more screen time and “yes” to more play time with activities that will delight your children. Want to be the new favorite in the family? Check out some of the fun to be had with this one-of-a-kind book, 1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas: + 101 tricky, goofy challenges for kids + 36 Travel games PLUS 24 more games that can be played in the car + Arts and crafts (and holiday crafts, too) + Outside play ideas + Mad scientist safe & easy experiments--including Flubber! + Birthday party games + Family day trip ideas + Homeschool and classroom games + And more play, play, play! Includes 26 BONUS activities for a grand total of 1,027 activities to keep your kids happy! Have your best sleepover, birthday party, road tip, babysitting experience, snowy day, or homeschool play time ever! Play time is MORE than just crafts. The brain learns by playing. Build smarter, happier, healthier children... start with 1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas, because your kids deserve it. Keywords: crafts, crafts for kids, free play ideas, free range kids, antidote for helicopter parents, games for kids, challenges for kids, play ideas, game rules, game ideas, classic games, classic outdoor games, teacher resources, camp counselor idea books, Easter crafts, birthday party games, Christmas crafts, Halloween crafts, outdoor play ideas, family fun ideas, playcation, staycation ideas, family game night, family time, daycare resources, playschool resources, kindergarten resources, child development, empathy development, confidence building in kids, books for babysitters, keep kids busy, keep kids busy book, screen free play ideas, screen-free, healthy children, healthy kids, raising kids, raising children, how to raise kids, over scheduled kids, over scheduled children, over-scheduled kids, childhood anxiety, outdoor games, outdoor play, active play ideas, quiet play ideas, reading games, math games, travel games, family travel games.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 1155 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989359778

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The Complete Series Collection: The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek (Books 1-5) by Jean Oram Pdf

“Fun & quirky." "Great moments of hilarity." Binge read a family series that will make you smile, laugh, and sometimes cry. A feel-good, heartwarming romance series set in the small town of Sweetheart Creek, Texas where everyone is a neighbor and everyone has an opinion on who these Wylder brothers should fall for! (Well, except maybe the town’s cranky armadillo! And only because he can’t talk.) Enjoy five full novels in one convenient package! The Cowboy's Stolen Heart One fashion model looking to change her life. One unapologetic cowboy who thinks she’s nothing more than a princess. Can these two opposites see eye to eye long enough to admit they’re in love? The Cowboy's Secret Wish Cowboy and football coach Myles Wylder knows he’s not the type of man librarian Karen Hartley is looking for. But maybe he can convince her they have more in common than she realizes…as long as she doesn’t discover his secret. The Cowboy's Second Chance When Ryan’s sexy new neighbor Carly takes aim at him with her shotgun during a late-night misunderstanding that sparks his interest, he may have to look out for more than his life—he may have to look out for his heart! The Cowboy's Sweet Elopement April MacFarlane wishes her best friend, veterinarian, Brant Wylder would see her as more than another rescue. Someone he might choose for his own happily ever after. Can she convince him the only thing in need of rescue is her heart? The Cowboy's Sudden Return Cole Wylder has sworn off women. But what’s a cowboy to do when the key to rebuilding bridges with his family means faking something serious with the town sweetheart, a pretty spitfire named Jackie Moorhouse? Get your favorite reading spot ready and start your feel-good reading escape today with the complete Sweetheart Creek series.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989359754

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The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek Series Starter Collection: Books 1-3 by Jean Oram Pdf

Come fall in love with the cowboy series readers are calling heartwarming and real. None of the Wylder brothers have time for love. Too bad Cupid disagrees. Get swept away with the Wylder brothers in the first three books in The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series as women--their complete opposites--steal their unwilling hearts. Be a part of the family as you laugh, smile and cry your way through these small town romances. Heartwarming and fun, you’ll be up all night reading with this binge-worthy series. The Cowboy's Stolen Heart One fashion model looking to change her life. One unapologetic cowboy who thinks she’s nothing more than a princess. Can these two opposites see eye to eye long enough to admit they’re in love? The Cowboy's Secret Wish Cowboy and football coach Myles Wylder knows he’s not the type of man librarian Karen Hartley is looking for. But maybe he can convince her they have more in common than she realizes…as long as she doesn’t discover his secret. The Cowboy's Second Chance When Ryan’s fiery new neighbor Carly takes aim at him with her shotgun during a late-night misunderstanding she sparks his interest. But he may have to look out for more than his life—he may have to look out for his heart! Get ready to fall in love with the Wylder brothers as sparks fly and true love pounces on them in these feel-good cowboy romances. Grab your favorite reading spot and this romance box set collection to start your feel-good binge-reading session today!

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198680

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Blueberry Springs Box Set by Jean Oram Pdf

Fall in love with the sweet, small town series that has delighted over a million readers. Best friend romances, enemies to lovers, second chance romances, secret pregnancies, and so much more await you in this small town series. Women with big dreams follow the bumpy road to true love with stories filled with laughter and tears. This heartwarming box set containing the complete Blueberry Springs series is sure to delight and keep you up late into the night as you read “just one more page.” This complete box set contains all stories from the Blueberry Springs series: Whiskey and Gumdrops Rum and Raindrops Eggnog and Candy Canes Sweet Treats (Which includes 3 short stories.) Vodka and Chocolate Drops Tequila and Candy Drops Companion to the series: Champagne and Lemon Drops

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198314

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Sweet Matchmaker by Jean Oram Pdf

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198352

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The Wedding Plan by Jean Oram Pdf

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198208

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Vodka and Chocolate Drops by Jean Oram Pdf

One woman. One cheating ex. One life do-over. Amber Thompson always thought she wanted a superstar boyfriend—until he kicked her to the curb on the eve of his big break. When Amber’s best friend, Scott Malone, comes running in to save her once again, she realizes he’s the man she truly wants. The only problem? Scott isn’t interested in pursuing a woman on the rebound. Determined to prove she’s ready to commit, Amber comes up with a plan to woo Scott, only to have it derailed by explosive family secrets. With her assumptions about everything—including herself—dismantled, she finds herself torn between a need for answers and protecting her mother’s past. But Amber knows if she has any hope of a meaningful relationship with Scott, she needs to figure out who she is—and that means unearthing even more secrets. Will Amber find what she’s looking for? And if she does, will she find it in time to help her win the man of her dreams? This is a sweet best friends romance set in the small town of Blueberry Springs. Happy reading! More from Jean Oram and Blueberry Springs (standalone, sweet romances): Whiskey and Gumdrops Rum and Raindrops Eggnog and Candy Canes Sweet Treats Vodka and Chocolate Drops Tequila and Candy Drops Champagne and Lemon Drops (also in audio) "A heartwarming story." --reader review from Judy. "...another fun and heartwarming story! If you haven't read Jean Oram's books and want a feel good, fun read, do yourself a favor and grab anyone of them, you won't be disappointed." --reader review from Grtgram. "Blueberry Spring is a awesome series. I couldn't put my ereader down. I read it in one afternoon." --reader review from Fun.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780991860234

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Whiskey and Gumdrops by Jean Oram Pdf

A free romance! (THIS ALL NEW EDITION WITH NEW SCENES CONTAINS MORE FRANKIE, MORE KISSES, AND MORE ROMANCE! Enjoy!) One woman. One case of self-denial. One hunky best friend who wants a lot more. Watching the man she thought she'd marry tie the knot to someone else spurs small-town waitress, Mandy Mattson, to finally pursue her dreams of opening her own restaurant. But she can't do it alone. . . Mandy's going to need the help of her sexy, long-time best friend, Frankie Smith. He has everything she needs--and more. She fell for him years ago, but has never allowed their friendship to evolve into something more. After all, he's "Frankie fall-off-the-tower Smith,” and she has no intention of giving her heart to a dare devil like him. But what happens when Frankie asks Mandy to take the biggest dare of all? Find out in this best friends romance set in a small town. A free ebook romance! Books in the Blueberry Springs Series--all standalone, sweet romances: Whiskey and Gumdrops (Book 1) Rum and Raindrops (Book 2) Eggnog and Candy Canes (Book 3) Sweet Treats (Book 4) Vodka and Chocolate Drops (Book 5) Tequila and Candy Drops (Book 6) Companion Novel: Champagne and Lemon Drops--now available in audio! "I downloaded this book this morning and started reading it straight away. I couldn't put it down." --reader review from Lin. "The boy next door love interest with a sweet twist and constant laughs." --reader review from Rebekah.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989359402

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The Cowboy's Surprise Return by Jean Oram Pdf

Cole Wylder has sworn off women. But what’s a cowboy to do when the key to rebuilding bridges with his family means faking something serious with the town sweetheart, a pretty spitfire named Jackie Moorhouse? Jackie’s waited for Cole to return home for five long years. Surely the crush she’s been sporting since she was knee-high to a grasshopper no longer means anything. There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to date Cole—even if it’s something fake. But what will Jackie do when their ruse starts to feel real? And what will she do when family circumstances force her to cut things off with the only man she’s ever loved? Can Cole figure out how to keep the woman his heart belongs to—the one woman who refuses to keep it? This is a sweet small town romance set on the beautiful Sweet Meadows Ranch in Hill Country Texas. Come fall in love in this heartwarming fake romance that’s full of true love.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198284

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Tequila and Candy Drops by Jean Oram Pdf

Two best friends. One night that changes it all. Nicola Samuels kissed the sexiest man she knows—her best friend. The man who veers away from commitment as though it’s scarier than a pit of snakes. The man who, she believes, has only ever seen her as his backpacking travel buddy. The man she hasn’t spoken to since The Kiss. But Nicola’s ready for the next step in life—career, marriage, family. And she knows just the man who will fit by her side—the man who makes her laugh and her heart sing. Todd Haber, her commitment-phobe BBF and the best kisser she’s ever met. Can Nicola find a way to tame the untameable? Or will her intentions send her best friend fleeing, breaking her heart in the process? Find out in this standalone romance full of true love between best friends and so much more! Have you fallen in love with all of the sweet, small town romances from Blueberry Springs? Whiskey and Gumdrops Rum and Raindrops Eggnog and Candy Canes Sweet Treats Vodka and Chocolate Drops Tequila and Candy Drops Companion to the series: Champagne and Lemon Drops *** All new Blueberry Springs! Check out Jean's irresistible new series, Veils and Vows. Same great town with more falling in love than ever! "I love a book that makes me have to get out of bed so I don't wake my husband - I laughed, I cried, I wanted to reach into the book and slap them both silly - it was a good ride!" --reader review from Terri. "This book was filled with so many real life emotions and I found myself laughing and crying right along with Nicola. I always get so lost in Jean's stories and love her ability to make you feel like you are right there with the characters experiencing the events like you're one in the circle of friends." --reader review from Wendi.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 1664 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989359181

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Veils and Vows Complete Series Romance Collection (Books 0-6) by Jean Oram Pdf

Read a Veils and Vows book and need more? Treat yourself to this timeless collection of small town marriage of convenience romances! Accidental marriages, marriage pledges, fake engagements, surprise weddings, secret marriages, modern mail order brides and much more await in the small mountain town of Blueberry Springs. Included in this complete set of Veils and Vows books are: Prequel: The Promise When worlds collide. Will this race car driver and debutante be able to hold on to their love when reality comes knocking? Book 1: The Surprise Wedding Sometimes exes come in handy. A fake engagement and business deal bring Devon and Olivia back together for a second chance. But will they have to fake their affection, or will they pick up where they left off? Book 2: A Pinch of Commitment When falling in love isn’t part of the contract. Ethan promises to marry his childhood friend and go through the motions of a fake marriage. All’s well until things begin to feel less than fake. Book 3: The Wedding Plan Falling in love wasn't part of the plan. They've promised their past mistakes won't impact their secret wedding plan. They’ve promised not to kiss…not to fall in love. The problem is, both Luke and Emma harbor enough secrets to destroy even the best laid wedding plans. Book 4: Accidentally Married Accidents happen. So does marriage. Jill and Burke don’t recall getting married, but there’s a marriage certificate on file that has them and their business assets linked. Can these accidental “newlyweds” find a way to band together and strengthen their companies or will they miss out on the happily ever after fate may have tossed their way? Book 5: The Marriage Pledge Sometimes platonic friends make the best spouses. Can these two friends withstand the pressures of baby-making as their minds begin to turn down avenues that are anything but platonic? And what will Amy do when she does the unthinkable and begins to fall for her husband of convenience? Book 6: Mail Order Soulmate Something borrowed, something (baby) blue… Zach, a former international agent, orders everything from socks to groceries online. Including—after a spontaneous click of his mouse—his new bride. But when Catherine arrives on his step with a baby in her arms and a scared look in her eyes he's not sure if it's the situation or her past causing the fear. All he knows is that he's the man who can protect this small family. Download your copy of this sweet romance collection and start reading your new favorite marriage of convenience romance stories today.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989359372

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The Cowboy's Sweet Elopement by Jean Oram Pdf

The cowboy and his best friend... April MacFarlane wishes her best friend, veterinarian, Brant Wylder would see her as more than another rescue. Someone he might choose for his own happily ever after. Can she convince him the only thing in need of rescue is her heart? Brant knows April’s life is a mess, and figures the last thing she needs is her BFF hitting on her. After all, he just extracted her from a loveless marriage, gave her a job, as well as a home for her and her four-year-old son. Plus, she’s got to be freaking out over the sudden return of her first love, the man everyone believes came to win her back… There’s no way April’s ready for love. But when Brant and April find themselves on the doorstep to the local chapel on New Year’s Eve, ready to say “I do” for reasons of practicality, will this cowboy find a way to move out of the friend zone and into the husband zone? Find out in The Cowboy’s Sweet Elopement, a friends to lovers sweet romance which can be read alone or within The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198208

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Vodka and Chocolate Drops by Jean Oram Pdf

One woman. One cheating ex. One life do-over. Amber Thompson always thought she wanted a superstar boyfriend—until he kicked her to the curb on the eve of his big break. When Amber’s best friend, Scott Malone, comes running in to save her once again, she realizes he’s the man she truly wants. The only problem? Scott isn’t interested in pursuing a woman on the rebound. Determined to prove she’s ready to commit, Amber comes up with a plan to woo Scott, only to have it derailed by explosive family secrets. With her assumptions about everything—including herself—dismantled, she finds herself torn between a need for answers and protecting her mother’s past. But Amber knows if she has any hope of a meaningful relationship with Scott, she needs to figure out who she is—and that means unearthing even more secrets. Will Amber find what she’s looking for? And if she does, will she find it in time to help her win the man of her dreams? This is a sweet best friends romance set in the small town of Blueberry Springs. Happy reading! More from Jean Oram and Blueberry Springs (standalone, sweet romances): Whiskey and Gumdrops Rum and Raindrops Eggnog and Candy Canes Sweet Treats Vodka and Chocolate Drops Tequila and Candy Drops Champagne and Lemon Drops (also in audio) "A heartwarming story." --reader review from Judy. "...another fun and heartwarming story! If you haven't read Jean Oram's books and want a feel good, fun read, do yourself a favor and grab anyone of them, you won't be disappointed." --reader review from Grtgram. "Blueberry Spring is a awesome series. I couldn't put my ereader down. I read it in one afternoon." --reader review from Fun.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198345

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A Pinch of Commitment by Jean Oram Pdf

When falling in love isn’t part of the contract. Techie Ethan Mattson may have married chef Lily Harper, but he didn’t vow to love her. His only commitment was to hand her half of his business assets and a year later file for divorce while saving a tidy sum on taxes. Little does Ethan know that the pretty woman from his past needs so much more than just a business. She needs protection and love, the two things he believes he's too broken to offer. Chef Lily Harper grew up tagging along after her best friend's brother, Ethan, who saved her from bullies, mud puddles and being an outsider. When Lily flees a nasty ex who won’t take a hint, she comes home to Blueberry Springs, striking a deal with her childhood protector, Ethan. If he marries her, she’ll take his restaurant off his hands, giving him more time to spend on his dream tech business. Not only that, but she’ll finally earn her way into owning a thriving restaurant. It seems like an ideal agreement…until she begins to fall in love. Will Lily be able to show Ethan how to love again or will their hidden histories ruin their recipe for love? Find out in this irresistible friends to lovers story from New York Times bestselling author Jean Oram. A Pinch of Commitment is the second marriage of convenience romance story in the Veils and Vows series and it can be read out of series order and as a standalone. Start reading it today! Read the whole Veils and Vows series set in Blueberry Springs: The Promise (Devon and Olivia: a prequel) The Surprise Wedding (Devon and Olivia) A Pinch of Commitment (Ethan and Lily) The Wedding Plan (Luke and Emma) Accidentally Married (Burke and Jill) The Marriage Pledge (Moe and Amy) Mail Order Soulmate (Zach and Catherine) And a spinoff book in the Indigo Bay Series: Sweet Matchmaker (Logan and Ginger) "It is funny, heartwarming, HEA, and a few tears along the way." --reader review from Judy C.

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781928198338

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The Surprise Wedding by Jean Oram Pdf