Monstrously Funny Cartoons

                                                   "Monstrously Funny Cartoons" by Christopher Hart




What a great book! This is a step-by-step drawing guide for making funny cartoons. Once you've drawn his drawings enough, the theory is that you can start to modifying them to make your own drawings. He covers Vampires, aliens, monsters that go bump, weird and bizarre, and scenes and backgrounds. This book would be perfect I think for teens. My kids had fun drawing from pictures in the book on their own. A lot of fun and entertaining!


I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review.

A Letter to My Cat

                                                              A Letter to My Cat. By Lisa Erspamer



What a cute book! I love anything to do with books and cats so I figure that this book would be perfect. I loved the colorful pictures and the setup of the whole book. My kids loved the book. I also like how they add celebrities with their cats in the book. I like how the book gives you this cozy feeling to it.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is a cat lover!!!


*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my review*

Furry Logic: A Guide to Life's Little Challenges

                                                                                                  

                                                                      Furry Logic: By Jane Seabrook

What a perfect book. If you are looking for a book to brighten someone's day, then this is the book! With cute quotes and adorable pictures, this book will surely bring a smile to your face. My family adores this book. We do have the series. SO I was super excited to receive this book in the mail! The pictures are just beautiful. My kids will sit down and read this book over and over!

I refer back to this cute little book almost daily. It's such an uplifting book. I would recommend this book to everyone!!

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

Adventure Time Crafts

                                                                                         

I was so excited to when I received this book in the mail! The book is based on the Cartoon Network show Adventure Time. My kids do watch and enjoy the show. So we were excited to receive the book.

I like how the products in the book seem easy enough for the kids to do. The supplies needed are usually stuff that we have around the house already. Saying that, there are some products in the book that will need some adult supervision.

I would recommend this book to anyone with kids or not! Who just love to try and make new things. Good book to have on hand for a rainy day.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review.

League of Denial

                                                                                            

   

"League of Denial" by ESPN journalists Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru is an interesting and somehow shocking read for NFL fans, about some awful discoveries related to diseases and deaths of ex-NFL players.
Wow. What a great book. A very eye opening book. I like the discussions of the issue of potential of brain damage. I don't think helmets help much. They prevent scull concussions, but not internal brain rattling. All sports come with some kind of risk.

These guys tell a detailed and frightening account of how the NFL for years did everything they could to silence specialized doctors that were sounding the alarm on the brain damage epidemic that is tragically robbing former players of normal lives after their career. You'll never watch a game the same way after reading this. It is also thoroughly entertaining. You won't be able to put it down.

I recommend this book!

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my review*

Knockout Knits

                                         


                                          
This book is so cool! I love everything about knitting and creating new items. This book delivers it all! Great products and easy, simple steps to follow. All of the designs are so beautiful to create.

I love her "you can do it" theme! Beautiful pictures! I also like the fact that with this book, it's so easy to follow each step with beautiful pictures and easy to follow format. I can't wait and try to make the gloves and hat. So many wonderful ideas to boot. And would make great presents for anyone!!!

*I received this book for my honest review from Blogging for Books*

Draw-A-Saurus

                                                                           

Draw-A-Saurus by James Silvani

What a great book! I'm not a drawer at all but this book is great for any beginner! I loved all the step-by-step pictures. This book is great and entertaining for kids and adults alike! My kids got a kick out of how to draw a dinosaur. My son is really into dinosaurs right now and this book was perfect for him.

A wonderful put together book for anyone who is a crazy dinosaur fan!

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

                                                                 

                           All Is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine Affirmations, and Intuition

 

                                               by Louise L. Hay, Mona Lisa Schulz 

 

What can I say.. I loved this book. I've been a fan of Louise Hay for a couple years.  I loved her video "You Can Heal Your Life" Such a good read. I like how her books are straight forward and gets to the point. All  the information she provides is great and helpful. I know I've had many of my own "Ahh Haa" moments! I would recommend this book to everyone.

 

 The books explores the healing of all diseases and illnesses using a combination of medicine and affirmations. In this edition she teams up with Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D. and gives suggestions on health and healing from many angles. A great reference that I will be sure to use throughout life.



*I received this book free from Hay House for my honest review*

Blue Ribbon Baking

                                                                       

                                               Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen

What a great book! Loved the beautiful pages. The recipes are easy, simple to follow. I love all the colorful, beautiful pictures!!! I also love the fact that there are 12 cheesecake recipes!!! I love anything cheesecake so I will be trying those recipes out. I also like how she tells a little story of how she came up with each recipe. Love that! The cookbook is easy to follow and the recipes are easy to create. The fun part is eating the food you created from this book. I would recommend this cookbook to everyone who loves to cook and enjoy eating!!

*I received this book free from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

Let Us All Eat Cake

                                                                           

                                  Let Us All Eat Cake: Gluten-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Cakes

                                                                    By: Catherine Ruehle

What a great book. I love anything to do with baking and baking cakes is one that I love to make! I love how the recipes are gluten free. We tried the Mocha Coffee cake which came out fabulous! easy recipes for anyone to try. This book is a great one. I'm happy with this book. It will be one I will be going back to more and more! I also love the fact that this book has holiday cakes and birthday cake ideas. which is another plus!

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

Sweet

                                                                           

Sweet- Our Best Cupcakes, Cookies, Candy and More. By the Editors of Food Network

What a great cookbook. Of course, I was excited to get this book in the mail. I like how the cookbook has chapters. I love the fact that it has pictures of every recipe. That is a huge plus! I would say this could be the only cookbook you would ever need for desserts! It's that good. With over 325 recipes you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.

We tried the Peanut Butter Bacon cookies. Yep, those sound gross but are so good. My next thing to make with my kids will be the Hamburger Cake.

Love this cookbook. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to bake! This is my new favorite!
* I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

The Dukan Diet Made Easy

                                                                               

                                             The Dukan Diet Made Easy by Dr. Pierre Dukan

Another book I was excited to read. The attack phase is geared for fast weight loss to boost motivatation and can last up to seven days. During this phase, the diet consists of unlimited amounts of only lean protein—lean beef, poultry, lean ham, organ meats, fish and seafood, eggs, and nonfat dairy (except cheese)—in addition to supplementing with 1 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran daily.

The attack phase is geared for fast weight loss to boost motivatation and can last up to seven days. During this phase, the diet consists of unlimited amounts of only lean protein—lean beef, poultry, lean ham, organ meats, fish and seafood, eggs, and nonfat dairy (except cheese)—in addition to supplementing with 1 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran daily.

Next comes the cruise phase, where you alternate between days of all protein and days of protein and non-starchy vegetables, along with the oat bran. You stay in this phase until you reach your goal or “true” weight, as Dukan likes to call it.
Then you move on to the consolidation phase that lasts for five days for every pound you lost. At this point you can reintroduce limited amounts of fresh fruit, whole-wheat bread, and cheese into your diet, plus enjoy two weekly servings of starchy foods, such as pasta, beans, or potatoes. However you must still follow the pure protein diet from the attack phase for one day a week and continue to supplement with the oat bran. Lastly is the stabilization phase where you can basically eat whatever you want, but you need to include one Thursday of pure protein each week and 3 tablespoons of oat bran daily. This phase is suggested for the rest of your life.

I like the sample menus and the recipes that are provided. I think this book would be very helpful for anyone wanting a simple plan to healthy weight loss.

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

Fried & True

                                                                             

                                         Fried & True by Lee Brian Schrager with Adeena Sussman

What a great book! I loved the history and stories about this cookbook. Beautiful cookbook filled with beautiful pictures! All the wonderful recipes that were shared! Easy recipes to follow. Most of the recipes were for ingredients I had around the house! Got to love that. We tried the Country Pan Fried Chicken on page 57. The Son Of A Gun's Fried Chicken Sandwich. So good! The recipes for the biscuits are amazing! My go-to cookbook!

 If you are a lover of chicken and anything fried, this cookbook is for you. Loved it!!

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my honest review*

$10 Great Dates

                                                             

 

$10 Great Dates by Peter & Heather Larson and David & Claudia Arp

I loved this book! I was so excited to receive this book! This book is packed FULL of great ideas and information for date ideas and fun on a budget. There are so many fun, simple ideas to do. I like how some of the date ideas are ones you would never think of doing. Like doing gardening and yard work together. Who doesn't need new and cheap ideas for a date? And $10 is a great budget. This book is one I will always go back to for more ideas when mine run empty!

I also like how this book is written in 8 different steps. As follows-

Adventure Great Dates

Out-on-the-Town Great Dates

At-Home Great Dates

The Great Outdoors Great Dates

Marriage Pick-Me-Up Dates

Romantic Great Dates

Seasonal Specials Great Dates

Unique and Unusual Great Dates

This book is a great resource to help motivate couples to spend quality time together. I highly recommend it!

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for my review. *

The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages

                                                                 

The Surprising Secrets of highly happy marriage by Shaunti Feldhahn is a wonderful book! Being married myself for 11 years, this book is very helpful for us! I love all the information Shaunti goes into. While reading I go "yes, this is so true!" I love how this book is simple and gets to the point. The information is great for those who are married or are looking to get married! This book is full of practical applicable advice I will go back to over and over! It is that good!


I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Chopped Cookbook

The Chopped Cookbook: Use What You've Got to Cook Something Great......

                                                                     

I do watch the show so I was so excited to get this cookbook to read! With 240 pages of recipes and beautiful photos this book will have you coming back for more! With so many great recipes of items already in your pantry, you can't go wrong. The recipes are easy for me to make and use ingredients I already  have one hand. We did try the Spinach and Artichoke Dip Mac and Cheese. Very good. The Skirt Steak with Tomato Sauce and buttered noodles we very good. Big hit with the kids! We also tried the Warm Salted Caramel Banana Pudding. So GOOD! We also enjoyed making some of the salad dressings. Can't beat that! I can't say enough how easy and simple the recipes in this book are to follow.

I love this cookbook, and I would highly recommend it to any home cook who might be looking for some new and delicious ideas for meal time.

I received this book for free from Blogging For Books Program in exchange for my honest review.

Slimming Meals that Heal- A Book Review

                                                                       

                                                 Slimming Meals That Heal- By Julie Daniluk

What a great book! I can't say enough good things about this book. I am just starting out eating gluten-free so this cookbook really hits home for me. It has over 120 Gluten-free recipes with beautiful pictures and easy to make recipes! This book is packed with great information about why diets don't work, how allergies can cause weight gain, and how to lose weight without dieting, using anti-inflammatory superfoods. The Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid is a great tool to use!!!

I also enjoyed all the information about what foods to toss, keep or buy. I can't say enough great things about al the wonderful, healthy recipes in this cookbook! We enjoyed making the Superfood Shake, The Healthiest Gluten-Free Lasagna, Low-Cal Turkey Chili and my kids liked the Monster Superfood Breakfast.

With so many great tips, information and recipes you can't go wrong with this cookbook in your life! I would recommend this book to everyone wanting to live a healthier life.

This is my review of Slimming Meals That Heal by Julie Daniluk.  I acknowledge that I received this book free from Hay House Publishing to review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment.

Go Fresh- A Book Review

                                      


Go Fresh-  A Heart-Healthy Cook Book With Shopping And Storage Tips- American Heart Association Cookbook.

I have to say, that I just loved this cookbook! It is chock full of 250 pages of fast delish recipes. I like how the recipes are heart- healthy and good for you. Easy step-by-step recipes that even I can easily make. Beautiful, colorful pictures in this cookbook are great. Simple and easy!

The Spicy Watermelon Salsa is a great recipe to try. Easy to make and my kids loved it. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to eat and cook healthy!

*I received this book for free from Blogging For Books for my honest review*

The Nourished Kitchen- A Review

                                            

The Nourished Kitchen- Farm-to-Table recipes for the Traditional Foods Lifestyle by Jennifer McGruther.

A fabulous book, full of helpful information about how to eat a nutrient-dense diet and recipes to match. We loved the Fresh Herb Farittata, Roasted Plum Ice Cream, Baked Salmon Cream, and Portugal Cake. I could go on! The recipes were super simple and easy to follow. Beautiful pictures throughout the cookbook! I have to admit, this cookbook is mouthwatering! All natural living in a practical way -- my favorite cookbook!

The Nourished Kitchen is a beautiful love letter to traditional foods. Jenny's writing, photographs, and recipes are SO wonderful...do not hesitate to buy this book!

*I received this book for free from Blogging For Books for my honest review*

Modern Pioneering

                                         

 Modern Pioneering: More Than 150 Recipes, Projects, and Skills for a Self-Sufficient Life- by Georgia Pellegrini

 Wow! All I can say is, Wow! I LOVED this book! I was so happy when I received this book. I couldn't put the book down! I really liked all the DIY projects. My daughter really enjoyed making the Homemade Tinted Lip Gloss. We enjoyed the Slim Jims recipe, and the Salmon Jerky. There are so many great tips and DIY products to enjoy and live life simply. This book is beautifully put together and full of great information, wonderful recipes and crafts. we also enjoyed all the information about roses. Who knew you could actually eat a rose? I didn't! There are so many easy projects and skills to do for a more self-sufficient life. I would recommend this to everyone.

*Disclosure: I received this book free from Blogging for Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Blender Girl

                                            


The Blender Girl by Tess Masters is an unique book of delicious recipes for gluten vegan smoothies, snacks, desserts, sauces and meals. I especially loved her smoothie and cold soup recipes but you may enjoy all of her gluten-free, vegan recipes from appetizer through dessert. Contains gorgeous photos, easy to understand recipes, and ingredient sources. There was a lot of different kinds of blending recipes of not only smoothies, but entres that involve the blender but had solid food in the meal. I like that Tess Masters explains what type of blender that you need and how to prep your ingredients to make the most of your blender.We enjoyed trying the different recipes in the book.

This is a fabulous book for anyone who wants to eat healthy. Great for those with food allergies and who need to eat gluten-free. I love the easy, approachable recipes. And anything to do with my blender! Can't go wrong there!

"I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review."