Natasha Metzler’s new book WordSnacks is filled with devotionals that are quick and easy to read, and like a good snack, are chock full of good protein, essential vitamins and minerals for the soul. In WordSnacks, Natasha brings biblical truths to life. She distills difficult Old Testament passages into words that are as simple as they are encouraging. She applies familiar verses to fearful situations,…
A glance through my Goodreads profile reminds me of the sheer volume of written words I’ve consumed this year. Fiction, non-fiction, paperback, hardback, ebooks, Kindle, and audiobooks–oh the many formats in which we can read stories and truths in this day and age! But not every book is one that stays on my shelf. Some…
Some books make you want to start reading them all over again the moment you’re finished. Like the perfect dinner, you still want another serving to enjoy the flavors and textures one more time–even when you’re completely full and satisfied. Lizzy & Jane is just such a book. Katherine Reay brings a delightful new flavor to the menu of modern…
I’m an all or nothing kind of girl. When I clean the closet, I have to do it all in one day. If I’m going to organize my office, I need time to do it all at once. And if I’m going to make changes to our family’s diet, I want everyone to be on…
Kefir soda is a probiotic beverage filled with all sorts of good bacteria. It’s like getting all the benefits of eating healthy yogurt while drinking something as flavorful as your favorite carbonated drink. It’s a great replacement for a soda pop addiction, and a healthy alternative to sugary fruit juice. Kefir soda is made by culturing…
I grew up on the stories of the Depression as told in Reminisce Magazine (back when there was a Reminisce Extra). I lived vicariously through the World War II era tales in the books like We Pulled Together and Won! collected and published by Reiman Publications. I might not be able to quote you exact dates or…
I didn’t expect to be surprised by motherhood. My little sister was born when I was almost 12. My baby brother followed 3 years later. I was an old pro at changing diapers and cooking dinner with a baby on my hip by the time the baby I was juggling was my own. I knew…
Each January I read the posts about choosing one word for the year. And each year I think, how could I begin to sum up my hopes for the year in one word? How could I guess what my year will hold? But this year, I kept wondering–what if I were to choose a word this year?…
The Mommy Cup is a children’s book with a message that’s just as much for mommies as for their little ones. Heather Ruskievicz combines soft color illustrations that children will love with a simple story line that will speak right to a mother’s heart. The story introduces us to a mommy named Maria who lives in…
I grabbed How to Blog for Profit: Without Selling Your Soul last week, thanks to the recommendation of a friend in my mastermind group. Little did I know the nugget I was getting. It’s a quick read with pertinent and practical information about blogging right now, in today’s blogosphere. Ruth Soukup’s story of coming to her wit’s…
“Come climb up here on Mama’s lap And read a book with me. I know of one that’s lots of fun. Hop over and you’ll see!” So said the Mama Kangaroo to Baby Roo in God Bless You & Good Night. The rhyming board book visits a different animal family’s bedtime routine on each page spread….
There’s nothing as exhilarating and overwhelming as attending your first writing or blogging conference. If you’re an extrovert, you’re probably like my Allume roommate Trina who thrived on the people and the crowds and pulled everyone into the photo booth with her. If you’re a bit more of an introvert like Crystal, you probably won’t…
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