Some days I just pause and think… wow. 💖 What started as a simple idean- to help kids feel seen, confident, and joyful, has grown into something bigger than I ever imagined. To every parent, teacher, grandparent, and little reader who’s opened these books, moved with Kami, or shared a BIG HUG with a smile…Continue reading “Sharing Gratitude”
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National Give Something Away Day
🎁 It’s National Give Something Away Day!Today’s reminder: Giving doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. 💖 You can donate items you no longer need, pass along a beloved book, or give away something even more powerful… ✨ A smile.✨ A compliment.✨ A BIG HUG. Kami and I are celebrating by giving away kindness,Continue reading “National Give Something Away Day”
Author Advice
Every author starts with a blank page.And if you’re dreaming of writing children’s books, here’s the advice I wish someone told me: 💡 Write like you’re speaking to a child sitting right next to you.Make it warm, real, and full of heart, because kids feel everything. Whether you’re still writing or already published, keep going.Continue reading “Author Advice”
Best Sellers!
🥳 BIG NEWS: Books 1–4 are now BEST SELLERS!My heart is bursting with gratitude 💖 Thank you to every parent, teacher, grandparent, book-lover, and little reader who has hugged, giggled, and moved through these pages with Kami the Flamingo and friends. 🦩💫 This series started as a dream – to help kids learn, move, andContinue reading “Best Sellers!”
Happy 4th of July!
🎆🎉 Happy 4th of July from Kami and the BIG HUGS crew! 🇺🇸💙 We’re celebrating independence, joy, and the freedom to be uniquely YOU! 🦩💫 Whether you’re watching fireworks, having a picnic, or doing your favorite BIG HUG move, let today be full of laughter, movement, and love. ❤️🤍💙 Tell us how you’re celebrating belowContinue reading “Happy 4th of July!”
July Birthdays
🎉🎂 Calling all July birthdays! We’re celebrating BIG this month, because it’s Kami’s favorite time of year AND… it’s my birthday too! 🥳💖 Whether you’re a fireworks baby, a sunshine soul, or just love a good slice of cake, I’m sending you BIG HUGS and birthday wishes all around. 🎈✨ Drop your birthday in theContinue reading “July Birthdays”
The Next Adventure…
✨ Choose Your Adventure! 🦩✨ Join Kami on her epic journey and help decide where she goes next! 🗺️ 📍 Vote now: What state should Kami visit next? 🏞️🏙️ Your choice, your adventure!
National Sunglasses Day
Shades on, BIG HUGS out! 😎💖Kami and I are celebrating #NationalSunglassesDay with sunshine, smiles, and style! ✨ 📸 Join the fun: Snap a selfie in your favorite or most fabulous shades and tag me! I’d LOVE to see your unique look and share the smiles. 🌈🕶️ Let’s fill the feed with kindness, confidence, and aContinue reading “National Sunglasses Day”
The Benefits of Big Hugs for Kids
Physical activities offer numerous benefits for children. Here are three key ones: 1. Improved Physical Health: Regular physical activity helps children build strong bones and muscles, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. 2. Enhanced Mental Well-being: Exercise can boost children’s mood andContinue reading “The Benefits of Big Hugs for Kids”
YOU BE YOU🩷
Yesterday was International You Being You Day! 🦩 Celebrate the joy of being uniquely you! 🩷 YOU be YOU – BIG HUGS brings America to life, fostering imagination, nurturing a love for movement, and inspiring the joy of you being YOU! 🌟 Let’s continue to embrace our individuality and spread the love! 💖
National Arizona Day🌵
🌵 National Arizona Day is tomorrow! 🌵 Celebrate with Book 2 of the BIG HUGS for Kids – Learn and Move Series! 📚🦩 Join Kami, the Flamingo, as she visits Arizona, Minnesota, and North Carolina, sharing cool moves called BIG HUGS that symbolize something special about each state. 🌟 With the first day of summer,Continue reading “National Arizona Day🌵”
Inspirational Quote🩷
🌟 “Learning is a journey, not a destination.” 🌟 Experience the Ultimate Adventure Across America with BIG HUGS for Kids! 📚✨ The Learn and Move Series: Where Every Move Inspires Learning, Health, and BEING YOU! Kami, the Flamingo, visits three of her fifty state friends in each book, designed for kids ages 3-7. Each friendContinue reading “Inspirational Quote🩷”
Smile Power Day!😄
Smile Power Day was yesterday. 😄 Smile Challenge! How many people can you make smile today?Light up your home, your community, your world, just by being YOU.Let’s do this.
It’s almost Father’s Day!
👔 Shout out to Father’s Day coming up this Sunday! Let’s honor our dads and all the love they give us daily. 💖 Celebrate the amazing fathers in our lives who support, guide, and inspire us every day. Share your favorite memories and let’s show them how much they mean to us! 🌟
National Making Life Beautiful Day
🌸 National Making Life Beautiful Day – Beauty comes in all forms! 🌸 Celebrate the uniqueness of YOU BE YOU! 🦩 Embrace your individuality and let your true self shine. Every moment is an opportunity to make life beautiful by being authentically you! 🌟
Welcome to BIG HUGS for Kids — Learn and Move Book Series 