Books that Came My Way in September 2019
My monthly roundup of all the new books that were added to my shelves including fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and children's books.
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Ah, it is finally SUMMER! I’ve spent many blissful mornings and evenings on the porch listening to the birds and reading. It’s been wonderful. I’ve also tackled some organizing projects and done lots of laundry. My son and I returned from a fun week in Orlando with our school’s band and choir kids. We had…
Read More Book Review: Seven Sundays By Alec Penix
SEVEN SUNDAYS A Faith, Fitness, and Food Plan for Lasting Spiritual and Physical Change By: Alec Penix and Myatt Murphy Published: December 4, 2018 Publisher: Howard Books Non-Fiction January is the time of year when many of us think about making changes to our current lifestyle, either adding a fitness routine, eating more vegetables,…
Read More Book Review: Fitter Faster by Robert J. Davis
FITTER FASTER The Smart Way to Get in Shape in Just Minutes A Day By: Robert J. Davis with Brad Kolowich, Jr Published: May 11, 2017 Publisher: AMACOM Non-Fiction/Health/Fitness Davis, an award-winning health journalist, and Kolowich, a Certified Personal Trainer whose clients include well-known actors and athletes, have joined together to create this no-nonsense approach…
Read More My Whole 30 Experience in November 2016
On a totally spontaneous whim, I decided to try WHOLE30 during the month of November. My cousin was going to do it and I decided to join in to support her and also kick start my own plateau. We were going to be together for a weekend in November to celebrate a family Christmas and…
Read More Product Review: Life Equals Focus and Energy
Do you have days where you just can’t seem to stay on task and focus? Do you hit that mid-morning or mid-afternoon slump and just wish you could take a nap? These types of days seem to happen to me more often than not. I seem to always have multiple things on my list for…
Read More Book Review: Being Mortal By Atul Gawande
BEING MORTAL Medicine and What Matters in the End By: Atul Gawande Published: October 7, 2014 Publisher: Metropolitan Books Non-Fiction I learned a lot about dying during my time working in Hospice. I saw families so overcome with grief that I wasn’t sure how they could go on. But, I also saw relief in some…
Read More Book Review: The 4X4 Diet By Erin Oprea
THE 4 x 4 DIET 4 Key Foods, 4-Minute Workouts, Four Weeks to the Body You Want By: Erin Oprea Published: February 2, 2016 Publisher: Harmony Non-Fiction/Health/Fitness I think I first heard about this book on Instagram with a few people I follow, including Carrie Underwood, the American Idol turned Country Music Star. The concept…
Read More Book Review: The Anti Ageing Food and Fitness Plan by Rick Hay #Blogival
THE ANTI AGEING FOOD & FITNESS PLAN By: Rick Hay Published: January 18, 2016 Publisher: Clink Street Publishing Health/Fitness/Non-Fiction I’m bringing you this book today as part of Clink Street Publishing Blogival 2016. This week I will be sharing other books with you as part of this tour of Clink Street Publishing books. There are so…
Read More Product Review: Viva Labs Organic Ground Flaxseed
Adding flaxseed to your diet is an easy way to add fiber and omega-3 without taking pills. Flaxseed is a full-powered nutrient that adds benefits without changing the texture or taste of your food. Viva Labs Organic Ground Flaxseed boosts heart health as well as digestion. These seeds are finely ground to the softest grade making…
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