In order to make the best use of our limited posting space, instead of writing full reviews we will share “Short Takes” on some books that come across our desks. These are most likely books that interested us, but just didn’t “wow” us. Maire is the first book of The Fires of Gleannmara Series. Set…
Category Archives: Health
The Vaccine Answer Book
If you have children, then you likely have questions about vaccinations. Enter: The Vaccine Answer Book: 200 Essential Answers to Help You Make the Right Decisions for Your Child. I was excited to see this book because I do have questions about the safety and health benefits/dangers wrapped up in vaccinations. Sometimes I wonder if…
The Unhealthy Truth
I was intrigued when I heard of the book The Unhealthy Truth. The premise was interesting, plus I live in Oregon where eating “green” is the rule, not the exception. I married into a vegetarian family (my mother-in-law was vegan) and when I first moved to the state (from Texas – where good food is…
Smart Mama’s Green Guide
Becoming a parent brings on a whole new world of things to give thought to. Beyond the daily life changes (showering becomes optional in those early days, it seems), there are also the bigger picture issues to consider. Jennifer Taggart has put together a great resource in Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce…
The Hot Mommy Next Door
When I was pregnant with my first child nine years ago, I relished in the thought that I was free to eat what I wanted– I was eating for two, after all! I had the joy of being in my early 20′s and was moderately in shape, but not as a result of any regular…
Breaking Everyday Addictions
I don’t have any addictions. Nope, not single one! How ’bout you? I thought not. This book, Breaking Everyday Addictions, by Dr. David Hawkins focuses on the “other” people with the significant addictive behaviors (i.e., porn, alcohol, gambling issues, etc) as well as the people with the “every day” addictions. You know the sort ….
Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister’s Memoir
Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister’s Memoir sat in my to-be-read pile for almost two months, in spite of the fact that I was really excited to read it. Why? Well, it’s fairly thick for one thing (433 pages), and with other deadlines, it was easier to focus on shorter books; but the other reason was more…
My Little Red Book
Do you remember your first period? How did you feel: excited? embarrassed? mature? scared? The 92 contributors to the anthology about first periods My Little Red Book felt all of these ways. Some essays are funny and some are informative. They highlight the sameness of our experience while bringing out differences in generations, cultures, and…
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