ArtsFest 2016 Welcome Authors!

I had the opportunity to attend ArtsFest Stuart 2016 as Author. On February 20th,  I presented my work and my newly award-winning poetry book: "Poems, thoughts and More." 
I read the anecdote/poem: Coffee, Cafe, Tinto @ 11:40 a.m.
Thank you Martin County for supporting the arts and literacy.

            I love the Literary Village @ ArtsFest 2016!

ArtsFest 2016

Authors @ ArtsFest:
David Mallegol

Fred Lichtenberg
Cher Foth
Doreen Marcial Poreba
Rod Burns
Eugene Hull
Peter Haase
William Whitten
Mary Dawson
Theresa Orecchia
Maritza Mejia
Janet Balletta
Jason Tinney
Holly Morse-Ellington
Debra Alessandra
Julia Kelly

Missed out  ‪#‎ArtsFest2016‬  last weekend? Not to worry! You can now order Maritza Martinez Mejia's Books online: http://www.amazon.com/Maritza-Martinez-Mejia/e/B009DKDXFW

Thank you for your support!

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One Thousand Picture Books

I joined the Facebook group One Thousands Picture Books Reading Challenge. I set up my goal for 500 Goodreads Reads 2016. 

Do you think I will be able to read ALL those books? So far, these are my books for this week …

If you want to join the Facebook group for cheer support visit:  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109008215790289/

Happy Reading!

Read Aloud America 2016

What is Read Aloud America? Read Aloud America is a non-profit organization  that promotes literacy, encourages a love of reading  and increases children's prospects for success.  Founded in Hawaii in 1995 by Jed Gaines. Read Aloud Tips Find a time to read when you can relax. Read the book before you read it to your child. Go to the library with your children regularly. Build a home library space.  Trade books with friends. Talk about the stories with your child.  Make reading a fun time. Follow up a reading activity Find Author's Purpose:

More activities visit:

http://www.luzdelmes.com/ldm.php?ldm=learningactivities

Build a Home / Classroom Library

1. Find inexpressive books in Garage Sales.

2. Visit Book drives at your local church or school.

3. Find FREE Diversity Books at Multicultural Children's Book Day Event.

4. Participate on Social Media Parties and Giveaways for FREE books. 

5. Follow your favorite author page for FREE books or activities.

My 12 new books courtesy of:

                                                      

For FREE Books Visit: http://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/our-programs/

For EVENTS & FREE Books Visit: https://www.facebook.com/barefootbooks/

FREE Books with Pinterest Party Visit: 

http://ihomeschoolnetwork.com/ten-sites-to-download-free-books-for-children/

Happy Readings!

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Lent – Celebrate Traditions!

 

Since Lent always starts on a Wednesday, the day before is always called Mardi Gras. It means "Fat Tuesday" because it is associated with great food and parties.

What is Lent? Lent is a season of the Christian Calendar for preparation to Easter.

When is Lent? It is the forty days before Easter. Lent excludes Sundays because every Sunday is like a little Easter. 
Mardi Gras is the day before Lent, which begins with Ash Wednesday. 

How to celebrate lent? This year it's from February 10 (Ash Wednesday) to March 27 (Easter), 2016. Join in a forty days of fasting, praying and Alms giving.

Praying: You can pray while you walk, drive or in a private area.   Use any devotional prayer book or music to   create a time of quiet listening to God.

Alms Giving: You can collect food for the needy, friend or family. Serving others is one way we serve God. 

Fasting: You can fast by cutting out some food or things in your life that distract you from God. For example let go, social media, soft drinks, candies or even cigarette. You might skip one meal a day, but always drink plenty of water. 

Lent  Children's Activities: 

http://catholicmom.com/kids/lenten-activities-for-children/

https://www.pinterest.com/catholiccompany/family-lent-ideas/

40 Days Activity for Lent

                   1. Draw forty leaves walk and put color each day of Lent.

                   2. During your forty days-walk DO something for others.

                   3. At the last day of Lent draw a colorful butterfly.

                           

Handmade Cross for Lent

                                1. Create your own cross with dry Palms.

                                2. If you don't have dry Palms, use recycle supplies.

                                3. Pray daily with your Lenten Cross.

Operation Rice Bowl

                                1. Order your envelop and bowl  online 

                                2. Fast and give to others

                                3.  Donate to Operation Rice Bowl for Lent 

                                      Visit: http://www.crsricebowl.org/

Catholic Cuisine for Lent

For More Recipes Visit: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipes-for-lent-from-archives.html

Fish Taco

Enchiladas

Fish Fajitas

Red Beans and Rice

Inspirational Reading for Lent

Art designed by Lisa Waters

Review by Author Lisa Waters - March 2016

"Reading Author Maritza Martinez Mejia’s Hazel Eyes is somewhat of a mesmerizing memoir. It’s never very easy to write about one’s life, but the author captures the essence of her life in a way that’s unquestionably an outstanding and unbelievable journey. You’ll discover the young life of the author, her struggles and challenges living in Colombia, growing up and being subjected to worldly influences whereby she began to rebel. The author reveals how God touched her and she underwent a transformation not only in life but her views and behavior. During her early adult life she embarked upon a pilgrimage to Monte Carmelo in central Chile where she witnessed a miraculous apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus and you’ll learn how her life progressed. The memoir will leave you in awe, fill you with hope, encourage you to renew your faith, cherish life, believe in the power of the Lord, and most of all bestow the acts of kindness and love upon all mankind."

You can now order Maritza Martinez Mejia's Books online: http://www.amazon.com/Maritza-Martinez-Mejia/e/B009DKDXFW. Thank you for your support!

40 Easter Children's Books for Lent

Visit: http://serendipityandspice.com/40-days-childrens-easter-books-lent/#_a5y_p=1343226

     For Lent, Let go things to be closer to God

Have a Blessed Lent!

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Valentine’s Day – Celebrate Traditions!

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Each year on February 14^th, many people exchange cards, flowers or gifts with their special “valentine.” 

What is Valentine? It is a day to celebrate love and friendship.

Why is called Valentine? It comes from a Christian martyr from the 5^th century and Roman Traditions.

Who is St. Valentine? The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine, all of whom were martyred.

One legend states that Valentine was a priest or even a Bishop who served during the third century in Rome during Emperor Claudius. 
When the Emperor decreed that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he banned marriage for young men. Valentine realized the injustice of the decree and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.

When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. When he was arrested and placed in the custody of a judge who had a blind daughter, Valentine cured her blindness. The judge and his family became Christians.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape from Roman prisons. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.

Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is dim, we dedicate this day to celebrate love.

Valentine’s Day Activities

1.    Listen the video: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=159

2.   Saint Valentine's Breakfast: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/02/heart-of-st-valentine-egg-toast.html     Or Prepare a Valentine’s Dessert. Some ideas: http://www.makinglifeblissful.com/2015/02/easy-valentine-trifle-dessert.html

                              

3.    Prepare a Valentine’s card: 

From your Valentine,

The author

http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2016/02/valentines-day-celebrate-traditions.html

4. Place-mat Instructions
💗 Trace hearts with color pencil on a heavy paper stock

💗 Color the inside with different color crayons.
💗 If possible, laminated the paper & Round corners for safety 

San Valentin

Cada año el 14 de febrero, muchas personas intercambian tarjetas, con su especial "San Valentín", pero  ¿Qué es San Valentín? Es un día para celebrar amor y amistad.

¿Acerca de la leyenda? San Valentín fue un obispo en el tercer siglo en Roma. San Valentín fue asesinado por intentar ayudar a los cristianos a huir de las prisiones durante el Tiempo Romano del emperador Claudius.

Antes de su muerte, se dice que escribió que una carta firmada "De tu Valentín," una expresión que hoy en día es usada. 

💗 Celebraremos el Mes del AMOR 💗

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