Title: Saving Savvy
SubTitle: Smart and easy ways to CUT YOUR SPENDING IN HALF and raise your standard of living... and giving!
Publisher: Worthy Publishing
Pub Date: 09/06/2011
ISBN: 9781936034536
Source: NetGalley
Author: Kelly Hancock
Are you looking to get those savings like we see on "Extreme Couponing". This book is a step by step way of getting the best bang for your bucks! Kelly Hancock talks about it all from planning meals, stocking your freezer and cabinets and coupons! She has a website that is heavily promoted through the book, but this is a great Christian resource to use our money wisely. There are a lot of links included to steer you toward some great websites and even smartphone apps to help on the go shopping made easier. She even shares how to share your surplus of time, talents and money in the book.
This book will be especially helpful if you have no idea where to begin in your couponing adventure...it's sort of like a Couponing for Dummies book. However, even if you are an old pro, there are many new ideas to use in everyday savings!
I really enjoyed this book...only 250 pages of jampacked ideas for a family struggling in this
economy. It was a very quick read for me, and is set up so one could easily navigate to the parts of the book that would help the most. I would recommend reading it straight through with a highlighter first and then go back with a computer to really put the book to good use! Very Good Book!!
This book gets a family 5 thumbs up!
Fine print... I was given a copy of this book through NetGalley for review. No other compensation was given and the opinions are mine alone!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Livning in the Pink
Title: Living in the Pink
Author: Sharon Tubbs
Publisher: Moody
Source: NetGalley
Available: Now
Imagine having a guardian watching your every moves and calling you out when you aren't living the life you should be living. Are you living in a God centered life or does your choices verge more on the pink edges of pure living? This book centers around Sister Pinky and her watch over her church family with the help of some clergy members. When she sees someone "living in the pink", she makes it her priority to step in and nudge them back to a Christ centered life, or at least she tries. This book is a series of short stories dealing with many areas of Christianity that we have all had to deal with at some point in our lives.
I wasn't sure about this book at first, who did Sister Pinky think she was telling everyone else how to live their lives, but the more the book opened up so did the struggles that even she was having. I really liked the study guide questions at the end of each story. While this book is marketed as fiction, there are some wonderful thought provoking issues dealt with. Everything from romance, jealousy, hypocrisy and even about lifestyle choices. This would make a great women's bible study book...a little laughter and probably a lot of tears. It really made me think about what being pure as snow really means!
I'd give this book 4 1/2 thumbs up!
The fine print: I was given a copy of this book to review by Netgalley. No other compensation was given and all opinions are mine alone!
Author: Sharon Tubbs
Publisher: Moody
Source: NetGalley
Available: Now
Imagine having a guardian watching your every moves and calling you out when you aren't living the life you should be living. Are you living in a God centered life or does your choices verge more on the pink edges of pure living? This book centers around Sister Pinky and her watch over her church family with the help of some clergy members. When she sees someone "living in the pink", she makes it her priority to step in and nudge them back to a Christ centered life, or at least she tries. This book is a series of short stories dealing with many areas of Christianity that we have all had to deal with at some point in our lives.
I wasn't sure about this book at first, who did Sister Pinky think she was telling everyone else how to live their lives, but the more the book opened up so did the struggles that even she was having. I really liked the study guide questions at the end of each story. While this book is marketed as fiction, there are some wonderful thought provoking issues dealt with. Everything from romance, jealousy, hypocrisy and even about lifestyle choices. This would make a great women's bible study book...a little laughter and probably a lot of tears. It really made me think about what being pure as snow really means!
I'd give this book 4 1/2 thumbs up!
The fine print: I was given a copy of this book to review by Netgalley. No other compensation was given and all opinions are mine alone!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Voices of the Faithful
Title: Voices of the Faithful
Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: BookSneeze
Available: Now
A yearlong devotion book to give inspiration and strength. This is stories from those doing things for God, learning for God and giving us a purpose in our own struggles.
The book is organized by topics such as: God's Character, God's Word, Prayer, etc. The stories are written by missionaries and it is wonderful to see God's power all over the world. Each day is written with the devotion, scripture and prayer. A wonderful devotion book dedicated to further your spiritual walk and a reminder to pray for those in the trenches spreading God's word.
Another highly recommended book to add to your daily walk with God.
Five thumbs up!
The Fine Print: I am required by the FTC to inform you that I did receive in exchange for my honest review a free copy of Voices of the Faithful from BookSneeze. If you'd like to get your own free books to review please check out www.booksneeze.com, or just click the link in my sidebar. The opinions in this review are my own, and I was only given the free copy of the book, no other compensation was provided or offered.
A yearlong devotion book to give inspiration and strength. This is stories from those doing things for God, learning for God and giving us a purpose in our own struggles.
The book is organized by topics such as: God's Character, God's Word, Prayer, etc. The stories are written by missionaries and it is wonderful to see God's power all over the world. Each day is written with the devotion, scripture and prayer. A wonderful devotion book dedicated to further your spiritual walk and a reminder to pray for those in the trenches spreading God's word.
Another highly recommended book to add to your daily walk with God.
Five thumbs up!
The Fine Print: I am required by the FTC to inform you that I did receive in exchange for my honest review a free copy of Voices of the Faithful from BookSneeze. If you'd like to get your own free books to review please check out www.booksneeze.com, or just click the link in my sidebar. The opinions in this review are my own, and I was only given the free copy of the book, no other compensation was provided or offered.
Lady in Waiting!
Title: Lady in Waiting
Author: Susan Meissner
Publisher: Waterbrook
Source: Blogging for Books
Available: Now
Susan Meissner once again marries opposite polars with two women who live centries apart, yet struggle with the same problem. Do they let others choose their paths or do they choose their own way? They were also linked together with a ring and their name. The theme is choices and we see both women struggle with many choices throughout the book.
I really liked the way that while I was learning more about sixteenth century and Lady Jane Gray, while also relating back to present day. True to Ms. Meissner's writing style, she brings so much history to life!
Highly recommend this book! Especially if you love Susan Meissner's writing style. If you have never read a book...start now with Lady in Waiting!
This book gets a 4 out of 5 family thumbs up!
This book was given to me by the Blogging for books program and I was in no other ways compensated by Waterbrook Multnomah
Author: Susan Meissner
Publisher: Waterbrook
Source: Blogging for Books
Available: Now
Susan Meissner once again marries opposite polars with two women who live centries apart, yet struggle with the same problem. Do they let others choose their paths or do they choose their own way? They were also linked together with a ring and their name. The theme is choices and we see both women struggle with many choices throughout the book.
I really liked the way that while I was learning more about sixteenth century and Lady Jane Gray, while also relating back to present day. True to Ms. Meissner's writing style, she brings so much history to life!
Highly recommend this book! Especially if you love Susan Meissner's writing style. If you have never read a book...start now with Lady in Waiting!
This book gets a 4 out of 5 family thumbs up!
This book was given to me by the Blogging for books program and I was in no other ways compensated by Waterbrook Multnomah
I'm Back!
Sorry...Due to a family emergency the last few months, I had to take a leave. Things are much better and I'm back to dedicating more great books into your hands. I hope you haven't forgotten me and I look forward to posting many reviews. (Hospital stays are great to catch up on reading.....they are horrible on the nervous system tho')
Monday, January 31, 2011
Tempestuous (Wonderous Strange #3)
Title: Tempestuous (Wonderous Strange #3)
Author: Lesley Livingston
Publisher: Harper Teen
ISBN: 0061740063
Available: December 2010
Source: Star Book Tours
Book Blurb:
"I don't love Sonny Flannery."
That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats—to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City.
But Kelley's not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she's got to find out who's after his magick—and how to use her own. She's got to uncover who's recruiting Janus Guards to murderously hunt innocent Faerie. She's got to help rebuild the shattered theater company she called family. And she's got to do it all without getting dangerously distracted by the Fennrys Wolf, whose legendary heart of stone seems to melt whenever he's around Kelley.
The intrigue and romance that began with Wondrous strange and Darklight come to a stormy head in Tempestuous, the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston's ravishing urban Faerie trilogy.
My Take:
This is the last book of the trilogy that finds everyone learning just what their powers are in the Fae land and on earth. There is a lot going on in this book, from war and alliances being made and broken, choices that aren't right...well kind of sounds like an episode of The Survivor. But, if you the reader are like me...books are so much better than tv and the events that happen are pretty unpredictable that make me want to hit Kelley and Sonny at times.
This is another quick read that made me want more, but alas this is the last book of the series...or is it? Read it...but if you haven't read the first two....you many find yourself VERY lost.
Author: Lesley Livingston
Publisher: Harper Teen
ISBN: 0061740063
Available: December 2010
Source: Star Book Tours
Book Blurb:
"I don't love Sonny Flannery."
That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats—to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City.
But Kelley's not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she's got to find out who's after his magick—and how to use her own. She's got to uncover who's recruiting Janus Guards to murderously hunt innocent Faerie. She's got to help rebuild the shattered theater company she called family. And she's got to do it all without getting dangerously distracted by the Fennrys Wolf, whose legendary heart of stone seems to melt whenever he's around Kelley.
The intrigue and romance that began with Wondrous strange and Darklight come to a stormy head in Tempestuous, the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston's ravishing urban Faerie trilogy.
My Take:
This is the last book of the trilogy that finds everyone learning just what their powers are in the Fae land and on earth. There is a lot going on in this book, from war and alliances being made and broken, choices that aren't right...well kind of sounds like an episode of The Survivor. But, if you the reader are like me...books are so much better than tv and the events that happen are pretty unpredictable that make me want to hit Kelley and Sonny at times.
This is another quick read that made me want more, but alas this is the last book of the series...or is it? Read it...but if you haven't read the first two....you many find yourself VERY lost.
Giving it a 6 out of 7...if you love the faerie's...come along for the ride..
I was part of Star Book Tours for this title and no compensation was given to me for this review.
Haunted
Title: Haunted (Dreaming Anastasia #2)
Author: Joy Preble
Genre: Teen
ISBN: 1402244681
Available: Feb 1, 2010
Source: Star Book Tours
Anne is back and trying to do her best at being normal, but a mermaid from Russian is haunting her trying to tell her the history she is trying to forget is alive and well. Then when Ethan returns she realizes that the history will be impossible to forget.
Author: Joy Preble
Genre: Teen
ISBN: 1402244681
Available: Feb 1, 2010
Source: Star Book Tours
Anne is back and trying to do her best at being normal, but a mermaid from Russian is haunting her trying to tell her the history she is trying to forget is alive and well. Then when Ethan returns she realizes that the history will be impossible to forget.
Although this was still a romance story with the predictable teen love drama, the input of the mermaid added an unique spin on this tale! The book is a great winter read....but I would highly recommend reading the first one. I was a bit lost not knowing the original story, but Ms. Preble's writing is very light and enjoyable. If you are tired of the vampires and wolves...you might try this pick on the paranormal world!
Giving it 5 out of 7....It's good, but I would probably recommend reading it from the library
I was part of the Star Book Tour for this book and was not compensated for this review.
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