When Mark Leslie signed up for an intensive cooking and language educational program, he committed himself to living with an Italian family for four weeks. He may have had visions of increasing his understanding of the culture and adding some authentic recipes to his collection, but he couldn’t have predicted the connection that he would…
Category Archives: Gift Ideas
I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas
Lewis Black happens to be one of my favorite comedians. His topical, and often political, humor appeals to me with its perspective, but the best part of it all is the delivery. Lewis Black is angry. (Lewis Black would use stronger words in the place of “angry,” though.) He sees ridiculousness all around him, and…
Promise Me
Beth Cardall has a secret. For eighteen years, she has had no choice but to keep it to herself, but on Christmas Eve 2008, all that is about to change. Promise Me is the latest Christmas book by Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box trilogy. Beth is having a heck of a year…
On Reading: Finding and Giving Suggestions for Christmas Gifts
I like books. No surprise, right? I like to buy books and I like to receive books as gifts and I really like to give books as well. Because I’m in the book reviewing biz, I can readily think of books for adults of all interests and children of all ages. But I know for…
You’ll Lose the Baby Weight
Have you ever heard of Dawn Meehan? If you’re a follower of her blog, Because I Said So, then you already know where this is going, but if not, then let me tell you a little about her and her new book, You’ll Lose the Baby Weight (And Other Lies About Pregnancy and Childbirth). It…
The Elf on the Shelf
Have you heard of The Elf on the Shelf? Last year a few people I knew had them and they swore by them – their kids’ behavior improved vastly in the weeks leading up to Christmas. So a couple of months ago I picked one up, intending to pull it out on Thanksgiving. Of course…
Christian CDs and DVDs — Giveaway
Do you have some Christian music lovers on your gift giving list (or your own “I want” list)? We have quite a diverse selection of music and video to offer you today. I like Chris Tomlin’s music — a lot. I like that I can sing out in praise to God, even though the “praise…
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