Thursday, March 28, 2013
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about what to read and more in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about books. What books should you be reading? What are the hot books right now? Is there a classic book you just can't go without having read? What books should your kids be reading?Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:
Monday, March 25, 2013
A book sale this week at the South County Education & University Center has something for everyone.
Patch is looking for experts who can talk must-reads and answer questions for readers.
We want to find the answers to all your book-related questions this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice. What books should you be reading? What are the hot books right now? Is there a classic book you just can't go without having read? What books should your kids be reading? If you consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, March 28. Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Patch asked newly-published children's book author Jo Ann Kairys of Monmouth County to tell us about the most magical children's book on the shelves this holiday season. Here is her list.
Kids say and do the darndest things, right? And so often, they provide tender or hilarious or wonder-filled inspiration for picture books. One day I heard my granddaughters complaining about the rain as they thumped on the window. Eager to get outdoors, they waited impatiently for the storm to end. Suddenly, they pretended they were the rain. “SWOOSH! SPLAT! SWISH!” Their sounds were innocently poetic, perfect ingredients for a rhyming picture book. Putting it all together in story form is when the magic happens—a sound in just the right place, a vibrant image that brings the story alive, and characters who draw you right into their world. There are so many wonderful children’s picture books. I’d like to share a few from 2011 that I think …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Award-winning author James Patterson and Patch are teaming up to promote summer reading.
Want to get your kids reading this summer? Looking for some titles that will keep them interested? We asked James Patterson, the award-winning author who had 19 consecutive No. 1 New York Times bestselling novels, to partner with Patch and develop our 2012 Summer Reading Guides. We've got four lists of books (divided by age group) with a little something for everyone: fantasy, adventure, even a little love! Read one or read ‘em all! If we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Find reviews of these books and more in the Advanced Reads section of Patterson's website ReadKiddoRead.com. Here are the books your little ones should be reading if they are: Once you've seen the lists, we want to know: What are you reading this summer…
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Patch searched the neighborhood for bargains and found a variety of offers for all members of the family.
Cindee’s Tan Spa 4032 Butler Hill road, Mehlville Deal: Five tans for $5, new clients only. For existing customers, buy 100 minutes and get 100 minutes for half price. Through: May Sport Clips 152 South County Center Way, Mehlville Deal: Free haircut to new clients with coupon sent to area homes. Through: June 30 Cotton Babies 9919 Kennerly Road, Mehlville Deal: Thirsty Moby wraps $34.95, regularly $39.95 Good Through: May Show Me Lanes 4575 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville Deal: Tuesday is Dollar Day. Bowling is $1 per game and shoe rental is $1. Through: Now through summer, 2011 Bottle Cellars 6039 Telegraph Road, Oakville Deal: Their best seller, a Spanish favorite, Venta Morales, Temtranillo is $6.99. Through: May 31 Gingham’s Restaurant …
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Show Me Lanes
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Bottle Cellars
6039 Telegraph Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Mother's Day is Sunday—celebrate in style with these great ideas.
Treat mom to some very special, thoughtful Mother's Day gifts this year. Here are five ideas to get you started thinking about your mother and what type of celebration she might enjoy.
Treat mom to some very special, thoughtful Mother's Day gifts this year. Here are five ideas to get you started thinking about your mother and what type of celebration she might enjoy.
Buy two copies of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. One is for her and one is for you so that you can discuss and enjoy the story together. You may want to see the movie together after you both read the book. A family photo shoot is a fun way to get everyone together. It can range from a do-it-yourself project to a formal studio shoot depending on your budget. Either way you choose to go, it is safe to say that mom will be pleased with the result. Go on a “nursery to nursery” shopping trip with mom and pick out plants for her garden. Fortunately, the middle of May is planting time around here, so you can have the fun of planting them together as well. If you can paint, offer your services to brighten up a room or two at your mom’s house. …
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Patch found plenty of fun, interesting events for mom and the entire family this weekend.
Wohlwend Elementary School Picnic Mother’s Day Brunch at Orlando Gardens Banquet Center Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park “Tornado Alley” at the Omnimax Theater, St. Louis Science Center Soul of a Woman: The Path of Mothers and Daughters Rummage Sale and Baazar at Bethesda Evangelical Church Texas Hold’em Tournament at VFW Post 4223
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Reading Habit(at)
6035 Telegraph Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Wohlwend Elementary School
5966 Telegraph Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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This week, shop locally for bargains on live plants, striking hair color, great fun for kids, unique embroidered gifts and more.
Patch searched the neighborhood for bargains and found a variety of good deals for all members of the family. Save gas, save time, save money and help local businesses by shopping locally. Embroidery Town 2851 East Rock Creek Road, Arnold Deal: Order any of their unique gift items such as SPA robes or bags or personalized graduation gifts and receive 10 percent off if you mention Patch at the time you place your order. Good through: May 31 SmartStyle Family Hair Salon 2201 Michigan Avenue, Arnold Deal: A current hair coloring special includes 7 foils for $24.95 and 14 foils for $34.95. Good through: May 31 Haegle Nursery & Garden Center 6043 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville Deal: Receive 10 percent off your plant purchases. Good through: May 31 …
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Around The Corner Paperbacks
5496 Baumgartner Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Haegele Nursery & Garden Center
6043 Lemay Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Bounce U
4403 Meramec Bottom Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Jordan Lanham
6:14 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013
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