Hello Coffee Candles and Records listeners, this week we are discussing the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa and what the principles mean to you. In this episode, we discuss Principle 1 - Umoja (Unity) and Principle 2 - Kujichagulia ( Self- determination). Let me know how you celebrate Kwanzaa and what Principles one and two mean to you. 

Happy Christmas Eve!! This week was amazing as we counted down to Christmas while advocating reading literacy. Join me today as we read our final book - The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth, Illustrated by Barbara McClintock. 

There is no better way to advocate for reading literacy other than reading one of the best Alphabet rhyming books there is...Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, tea, or coffee and cuddle up with the kids as we read together!! 

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Book 4- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault.

There is 1 day left until Christmas! I hope that you are still counting down with me.

There are 2 days left until Christmas! I hope that you are counting down with me. Today we are reading The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, tea, or coffee and cuddle up with the kids as we read together!! 

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Book 3- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Day 2 - Count Down to Christmas: We are reading Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters An African Tale! Grab a cup of hot cocoa, tea, or coffee and cuddle up with the kids as we read together!! 

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Book 2- Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters An African Tale by John Steptoe

This week on Coffee Candles and Records we are counting down to Christmas. Beginning Monday, December 20, I will read a children’s book on my podcast to promote reading literacy. There are many ways to enjoy a great book and this week I want you and your children to join me as we count down to Christmas….grab a cup of hot cocoa, tea, or coffee and cuddle up as we read together some of my favorite children’s books of all time.

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Book 1 - Rumpelstiltskin (Retold & Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky)

Hey Loves, during the holiday season crime rates tend to rise. As women...as mothers are you aware of your surroundings? Let's talk about methods to keep you safe during the holiday season as you travel/shop alone with your children. Join the conversation by emailing ccandrecords@gmail.com or follow me on IG @bettina.renea. Remember to comment, like, and subscribe. Love ya!!

Peace and Light