Archive for September 2014
Book Review: What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days By Holley Gerth
WHAT YOUR HEART NEEDS FOR THE HARD DAYS 52 Encouraging Truths to Hold On To By: Holley Gerth Published: September 2, 2014 Publisher: Revell Non-Fiction Holley Gerth finds a way to hit at the heart of what women are dealing with emotionally as they try to balance a career, a marriage, being a mom, and…
Read MoreBook Review: My Mother’s Secret By J. L. Witterick and a Giveaway
MY MOTHER’S SECRET J. L. Witterick Published: September 2, 2014 (reprint) Publisher: Berkley Trade Paperback Fiction/Historical Fiction Every time I read a story based on the Holocaust, I am riveted and in awe of the horrific acts perpetrated on the Jewish people. Every story I have read has left me distraught but also so grateful…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: The Treasure of Snake Island By Carole P Roman
THE TREASURE OF SNAKE ISLAND A Captain No Beard Story By: Carole P Roman Published: January 30, 2014 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Fiction Carole P Roman brings readers the fifth in the Captain No Beard series with THE TREASURE OF SNAKE ISLAND. Like in the other books, Alexander and his group of friends are…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: Corky Gives the Whole Scoop on the Facts of Life By Terri Shearer Trenchard
CORKY GIVES THE WHOLE SCOOP ON THE FACTS OF LIFE For Girls Only By: Terri Shearer Trenchard Published: February 22, 2014 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Non-Fiction As the mother of a 9-year-old girl, I found this book to be quite helpful in having those difficult and uncomfortable conversations. This is a book the parent…
Read MoreA Tough but Valuable Lesson
Our daughter learned a lesson this week that was one she had to learn much too early. This lesson broke her heart and brought tears to my eyes as she shared the story. Our daughter ran for Room Representative this year so she could be part of the Student Council at her elementary. Last year…
Read MoreCream Cheese Frosting Review
I have been reviewing products for BEST CHOICE Brands for the last several months. I compare their product to a similar brand-name product and offer my opinion on which one is better. They will then be posting my reviews on their site and when they appear, I will share them with you here. The cool thing is that…
Read MoreDIY Decoupage Letter “G”
I first saw this idea on Pinterest, HERE, and wanted to make it for our living room wall. It just so happens there is a man in our small town that makes these letters in any size or font you want. Check out his Etsy shop, HERE. So, I had him cut me…
Read MoreSunday Snippets 9.7.14
On Sundays I share snippets from our life here in small town Iowa. Now that the school year is in full swing, our kids are involved in all kinds of activities. You’ll see a lot of those photos here, as well as others from our family and even our community. We live the small town…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: I Want to Do Yoga Too By Carole P Roman
I WANT TO DO YOGA TOO By: Carole P Roman Published: December 24, 2012 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Are you a fan of yoga? Would you like to start doing yoga with your child? Is your child curious about your yoga class? If you have a young child, this book would be a great…
Read MoreMy Mom’s Dream Memorial
My mom is a Master Gardener. She always has been in all of our minds, but she actually took the class to become one. As part of holding the title of Master Gardener, you have to complete a project to benefit your community. Several years ago, after taking the class, mom created a flower…
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