I reviewed Neil Pasricha’s The Book of Awesome when it came out a year and a half ago. It really cracked me up, and most of his musings were just, well — awesome! When I found out that there was a new book: The Book of (Holiday) Awesome: When the Christmas Lights All Work, Successfully…
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Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas
Judy Christie wants to help you Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmas so that you can have the holiday season you long for. Are you in? Perhaps you are shaking your head at the mere mention of Christmas here the week before Thanksgiving! But that’s the point. This book not only gives you guidance about…
The Hour that Matters Most
During the first years of my parenting adventure, we always ate dinner at the table as a family. Unfortunately, I recently realized that we rarely sit down and eat a full meal together. My children are now in school and participate in extracurricular activities, and my husband travels almost weekly. We either rush through dinner…
Amish Values for Your Family
I have a type-A personality, and I like being busy. I also appreciate the modern conveniences that make my life easier and keep me connected. But, I admit that busy schedules and fancy gadgets can get in the way of what’s really important. In her new book, Amish Values for Your Family, Suzanne Woods Fisher…
Gardening Books and Tools to Help Your Kids Love Their Veggies
One thing that I love about books is that they can work as a gateway to a new subject, or a way to reinforce what kids love. For example if your son loves space, it’s a great time to seek out toys, books and DVDs that will heighten that interest. On the other hand, if…
Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes
I never got around to reading Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, though the idea of apply economics to everyday life intrigued me. When I saw this book using a similar take on marriage, I knew I wanted to give it a try. Here’s the problem with most marriage books —…
Ditch the Joneses, Discover Your Family: How To Thrive on Less Than Two Incomes
I majored in education, but I always knew I wanted to be home when my kids were little. Thankfully, I married a very frugal man. Even though we we married right out of college, my husband was wise enough to suggest that we live on one income. For six years, we lived on one income…
This Life is In Your Hands
I picked up This Life Is in Your Hands: One Dream, Sixty Acres, and a Family Undone one afternoon, planning to read just a little bit in a few minutes of downtime. Instead, I was drawn in and kept reading and reading and reading — through baseball practice, and into the evening. When I think…
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