My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul Say Hello to a Better Body Chicken Soup for the Soul: Say Hello to a Better Body Weight Loss and Fitness for Women Over 50 by Dr. Suzanne Koven of Harvard Medical School contains everything you will need to transform your body after age 50. Dr. Suzanne Koven has combined her medical advice with inspirational stories that will help you change your life by giving you your confidence and energy back. With these 5 chapters Dr. Suzanne Koven will help you Turn your life around, Take you life back, move forward, know the food you should be eating and the exercise that will help you in your journey. Along with Dr. Suzanne Koven's medical knowledge there are tons of stories from other women just like you and how they have overcame their trials with weight loss and more! On the Back Just because we're over 50 doesn't mean we can't look and feel great. The most powerful tool in changing our mindsets is hearing one another's stories, as you will in … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Saying Goodbye to Stress Review and Giveaway (3 winners, US and Canada)
My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul Say Goodbye to Stress Chicken Soup for the Soul: Saying Goodbye to Stress. How I wish it was simple to say goodbye to the stress in my life! It seems that life just keeps getting more and more hectic everyday. If you are feeling the need to de-stress your life then why not check into Chicken Soup for the Soul:Say Goodbye to Stress. This Chicken Soup book is unlike any other Chicken Soup book I have read thus far. Along with the inspirational stories by many different people this book is also written by Dr. Jeff Brown of Harvard Medical School and Liz Neporent. They will help you manage the stress in your life and give you ideas on how to feel better in your day to day life. On the Back The link between stress and just about every major disease or illness is well established. But stress can be managed, and this book tells you how. You can't necessarily change the world around you, but you can change the way you react to it. Read how other … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride Giveaway (3 Winners, US &Canada)
My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul Here Comes the Bride Summer is here and with that comes Wedding Season! If you are getting married or know someone who is then I recommend you look into Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride! You will enjoy all 101 stores of love, laughter and family! No matter your (or any other brides) situation there are stories in this book to help uplift you and help you with all the feelings you might be going through as your wedding day approaches! On the Back You will be inspired and entertained by this collection of stories from brides and their friends and families, about all the aspects of being a bride, from proposal to honeymoon. These stories will make you laugh, entertain you, inspire you, and occasionally make you tear up. You'll love these stories about: The Proposal, The Ring, The Dress, Planning the Wedding, Family Drama, The Wedding Party, Things that went wrong, unconventional weddings, mid-life love, second chances and the … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul:Family Caregivers 101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice, and Bonding Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Family Caregivers 101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice, and Bonding Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice, and Bonding is full of inspiration that you will not be able to get enough of! I love reading inspirational stories that let me know I am not alone in life! Everything I am going through as a parent are trials that have happened to others. It is also awesome to read about how they got through the situations in their life and I am then able to have different ways to get through the issues I have going on! I love it! Thank you Chicken Soup for the Soul for yet another amazing book! On the Back These revealing stories from people of all ages who take care of family members, at home or in outside facilities, are filled with emotional support and practical advice. You'll be inspired and feel appreciated as you read all 101 of these personal glimpses into the lives of other family caregivers, including: How Joan Lunden manages the care of her mother at … [Read more...]
Complete Idiots Guide to Picture Puzzles Volume2, Puzzle Baron’s Sudoku and Logic Puzzles Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on The Complete Idiot's Guide to Picture Puzzles Volume2 and Puzzle Baron's Sudoku and Logic Puzzles I love puzzles but one of them I have never before got the hang of is Sudoku. I know many people in my family that love their Sudoku games but I have never taken the time to learn and to be honest I found it very hard to figure out. Recently I was sent three amazing books for the purpose of this review. One of them being Sudoku. I was excited because after reading it I wanted to show my Dad (who loves Sudoku) that I could do it too! I found these books to be very easy to follow. Every thing was step by step and at a pace that I could learn and understand. From solving Logic Puzzles to finding the differences in pictures it really was interesting to read these three wonderful books! On the Back Picture Puzzles: You love to challenge yourself with brainteasers of all kinds, but there's something special about picture puzzles. The photos are entertaining, the changes … [Read more...]
1,000 Places to See Before You Die Review and Giveaway (3 Winners, US and Canada)
My Thoughts on 1,000 Places to See Before You Die I am one of those people that would love to see every inch of this beautiful earth. When I am hiking with my family I like to go that extra mile just to see what is around the bend or over the mountain. I love to travel and if I could afford to do it more often I would travel to every country in this world just to see what it is like. This nicely put together book with talk you through 1,000 of the worlds most amazing places. I know that I will not ever be able to see a fraction of what they have listed but a girl can dream right? I really enjoyed reading and learning about so many places I had never before heard of along with the places that really are within an hour of my home. Such a joy to learn facts and some wonderful history that has made this world what it is today! This book is really up my ally and I have also loved reading it with my daughter who is just getting into learning about what the world has to offer. The … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stay at Home Moms Review and Giveaway (3 Winners)
My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stay at Home Moms I am blessed to be a stay at home Mom. At times it is very difficult but at the same time I am truly rewarded with seeing every moment as my daughter grows up. Reading Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stay at Home Moms was a great way for me to get a laugh and a cry, all the while knowing I am not alone in this. I can't get enough of Chicken Soup for the Soul Books! On the Back What a great gift for moms! Originally published as Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms, and now back with a new cover, a new title, and the same great stories inside! Stay at home moms have the most difficult and most rewarding job there is. You will love these 101 inspirational, heartwarming, and often humorous stories from mother who have made the choice to stay home, or work from home, while raising their children and becoming active members of their communities. These multi-tasking, high-performing women do it all, from caring for children, pets … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul:The Magic of Mothers & Daughters Review and Giveaway – 3 Winners!
My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul The Magic of Mothers & Daughters There is a special bond between girls and their Mom's. I am very blessed to be close to my Mom and I really don't know what I would ever do without her. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Mothers & Daughters is a great book that contains over 100 stories about that special bond. These stories will make you laugh and make you cry. Thank you Chicken Soup for the Soul for yet another amazing book! On the Back There is something unique about a mother and daughter- they way they look and act alike, their common interests, their mutual respect and admiration- and these 101 stories celebrate that loving relationship. You will be inspired and entertained by these stories about: mothers and daughters of all ages the bond between mothers and daughters the changing roles of mothers and daughters as they move through the stages of life the magical, mysterious similarities between … [Read more...]
3 Reads To Check Out
It's no secret that I LOVE Historical Fiction. I have been spending some time on Amazon looking for some new reads and came across a few I thought I would share with you. I would love to hear if any of these sound good or if who you are reading lately! The Forgotten Garden: A Novel The Forgotten Garden: A Novel by Kate Morton Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford The Paris Wife: A Novel by Paula McLain Check out my thoughts on Fairer Than Morning by Rosslyn Elliot to see more Historical Fiction. … [Read more...]
The 5 Love Languages of Children Review and Giveaway!
The 5 Love Languages of Children By: Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell The 5 Love Languages was a whole new concept to me. I had never before of the languages of love and after reading even the first page of this book it all made complete sense to me. Why wouldn’t we all have a language of love? We are each different but we all have the same needs! In The 5 Love Languages of Children book you will learn about each language and exactly what that language means for your loved one. There is also a fun little test in the back of the book that you can use to distinguish what love language your child is. Each child loves differently and needs to fill loved in different ways. Knowing what love language your child speaks can help them to gain the confidence they need to get through life and be a leader! After reading this book I really started to look more into The 5 Love Languages and I discovered what my love language is as well as the language of my daughter and husband. I must say that … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Food and Love Review and Giveaway! Ends 4/2
Chicken Soup for the Soul Food and Love Cooking is one for the greatest things I could ever do for my family. I love coming together over a home cooked meal and sharing with each other the events of our day. I know I am not the only one that loves the fun times that can be had with family and friends over a great meal and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love is a collection of great inspiring stories of special times! Plus each story has an amazing recipe to go along with it! What fun! On the Back Our best memories often revolve around food. And so do our best stories! We've put together a heartwarming and mouthwatering collection of stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, and inspire you inside and outside the kitchen. Whether you are reading about funny cooking disasters, holiday traditions, life lessons, or revealing personal anecdotes, you'll want to try to special recipes inside this book and you'll be inspired to spend some quality time with family and … [Read more...]
The Bridge of Peace by Cindy Woodsmall Review
Love alone isn’t enough to overcome some obstacles. Lena Kauffman is a young Old Order Amish schoolteacher who has dealt all her life with attention raised by a noticeable birthmark on her cheek. Having learned to move past the stares and whispers, Lena channels her zest for living into her love of teaching. But tensions mount as she is challenged to work with a rebellious young man and deal with several crises at the schoolhouse that threaten her other students. Her lack of submission and use of ideas that don’t line up with the Old Ways strengthen the school board’s case as they begin to believe that Lena is behind all the trouble. One member of the school board, Grey Graber, feels trapped by his own stifling circumstances. His wife, Elsie, has shut him out of her life, and he doesn’t know how long he can continue to live as if nothing is wrong. As the two finally come to a place of working toward a better marriage, tragedy befalls their family. Lena and Grey have been … [Read more...]
Sweeter Than Birdsong by Rosslyn Elliott – Review
About The Book Music offers Kate sweet refuge from her troubles…but real freedom is sweeter. In Westerville, Ohio, 1855, Kate Winter’s dreams are almost within reach. As the first woman to graduate from Otterbein College, she’ll be guaranteed her deepest wish: escape from the dark secret haunting her family. But with her mother determined to marry her off to a wealthy man, Kate must face reality. She has to run. Now. And she has the perfect plan. Join the upcoming musical performance--and use it to mask her flight. Ben Hanby, Otterbein College’s musical genius, sees Kate Winter as an enigmatic creature, notable for her beauty, yet painfully shy. Then he hears her sing—and the glory of her voice moves him as never before. He determines to cast her in his musical and uncover the mystery that is Kate. Still, he must keep his own secret to himself. Not even this intriguing woman can know that his passionate faith is driving him to aid fugitives on the Underground Railroad. A terrifying … [Read more...]
Isabella: Girl on the Go by Jennifer Fosberry – Review and Giveaway
I am really excited to tell you all about my kids' new favorite bedtime story. Have you all had the chance to become acquainted with Isabella and her many adventures? If not, then what are you waiting for?! Isabella: Girl on the Go by Jennifer Fosberry is a new book based on Fosberry's best-selling Isabella series. Isabella is a precocious little girl with a hugeimagination. She pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places (like the desert and pyramids of Egypt). Take a trip with Isabella to places like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, The Statue of Liberty, and much more. TO READ REVIEW AND ENTER GIVEAWAY PLEASE VISIT MY PARTNER BLOG GIVEAWAY BLOGDOM … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Devotional Stories for Tough Times Review and Giveaway – 3 Winners!
ChickenSoup for the Soul DevotionalStories for Tough Times WhenI was a child Chicken Soup for the Soul book's were my favorite toread! Since my Childhood they have taken these uplifting books to awhole new level! There are Chicken Soup for the Soul Books foreverything! RecentlyI was able to review Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times. I think this is a perfect time of year for such abook as times are tough for everyone AND with the holidays around thecorner it can make times especially hard! But no matter what lifethrows at you just remember you are not alone! You are loved and youcan endure! OnThe Back You'llfind comfort, inspiration, and wisdom in these 101 daily Christiandevotions to help you through tough times and trials in your life,including illness, grief, financial problems, family issues, and muchmore. Thesedevotional stories, complete with scripture and prayers, willintroduce you to the personal experiences of people who have … [Read more...]