Archive for July 2016
Children’s Book Review: Cave Kiddos – A Sunny Day By Eric Jay Cash
CAVE KIDDOS: A SUNNY DAY By: Eric Jay Cash Published: February 6, 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Fiction As the father of two delayed speakers, Cash wrote this book specifically for children with speech and developmental delays. This book has very few words, but will make children excited about learning to read. The story…
Read MoreBook Review and Giveaway: Once Upon a Wine By Beth Kendrick
ONCE UPON A WINE By: Beth Kendrick Published: July 26, 2016 Publisher: NAL Fiction Beth Kendrick has created a series of books all set in the same Delaware community of Black Dog Bay, where women go to recuperate after jilted relationships, broken marriages, or in this case, to buy a winery. Ginger has decided to…
Read MoreMy Inspiration This Week from Reading the Bible in 90 Days – Exodus 14:14
Five years ago, I started the Bible in 90 Days Reading Plan, reading with over a thousand others across the world. At that time, I only made it to the Book of Jeremiah, about a month before the finish. I was disappointed in myself but knew I could try it again. A few weeks ago, I…
Read MoreProduct Review: Viva Naturals Organic Argan Oil
VIVA NATURALS ORGANIC ARGAN OIL is perfect for your skin and hair. If your hair likes to frizz out during these hot and humid summer days, try Argan Oil. If your skin seems parched…even if you are oily….try Argan Oil. Celebrities are raving about Argan Oil as the new beauty secret. Nourish your skin and…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Two Books from Carole P. Roman
CAN A PRINCESS BE A FIREFIGHTER? By: Carole P. Roman Illustrated by: Mateya Arkova Published: March 25, 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Fiction Two sweet girls ask their father if they can still be a princess no matter what else they decide to be. As he looks down at them he reassures them that…
Read MoreBook Review: Modern Girls By Jennifer S. Brown
MODERN GIRLS A Novel By: Jennifer S. Brown Published: April 5, 2016 Publisher: NAL Historical Fiction/Women’s Fiction I have read many books set during this turbulent time in our history, but nothing that has tackled the delicate subject of unexpected pregnancies in a mother AND a daughter. The setting is 1935, New York City. The…
Read MoreBook Review: Gracie’s Song By Michelle Schlicher
GRACIE’S SONG By: Michelle Schlicher Published: March 7, 2016 Publisher: Michelle Schlicher Fiction/Women’s Fiction I love finding out about Iowa authors and sharing their books with my readers. Michelle Schlicher lives near Des Moines and has written her second fiction novel which she says fits in the category of Contemporary Romance. I’d have to disagree…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Animal Atlas by Animal Planet
ANIMAL ATLAS By: Animal Planet Published: May 24, 2016 Publisher: Animal Planet Non-Fiction This comprehensive atlas covers each of the seven continents as well as the oceans and the animals and species that inhabit them. The book begins with introducing your child to the various biomes in each of the areas. A world map is…
Read MoreBook Review: Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf
MISSING PIECES By: Heather Gudenkauf Published: February 2, 2016 Publisher: MIRA Fiction/Mystery/Suspense Heather Gudenkauf is an Iowa author and sets her mysteries in small towns across Iowa. In her newest mystery, Sarah and Jack return to Penny Gate, Iowa from their home in Colorado. Jack’s aunt, Julia, has had a fall and is now in…
Read MoreProduct Review: Cave Tools Rib and Roast Grill Rack and a Coupon Code
Cave Tools offers superior grilling tools without a superior price. All their products have been diligently designed with the customer in mind. Their tools are designed for durability, ease of use, as well as quick clean up. I previously reviewed the Cave Tools Kabob Set (see review, HERE) and even bought my husband their smoker box…
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