Daisies Are Forever by Liz Tolsma

May 28, 2014

Daisies Are Forever by Liz Tolsma was an amazing book. I read the first book in this series and I have to say when I saw this book I knew I had to read it. I love books that take place during WWII and this one didn’t let me down. One thing I love about this author is she isn’t afraid to tell the truth about what happened during WWII and what really happened. In this book you follow along with Gisela as she escapes from the invading Russian army. She takes her cousins daughters with her as she leaves because her cousin and grandfather can’t go with her. I didn’t want to put the book down because I had to know what happened. If you love books about WWII then you will love this book trust me!

About The Book

Gisela must hold on to hope and love despite all odds in the midst of a war-torn country.

Gisela Cramer is an American living in eastern Germany with her cousin Ella Reinhardt. When the Red Army invades, they must leave their home to escape to safety in Berlin.

However, Ella is a nurse and refuses to leave, sending her young daughters with Gisela. During their journey, Gisela meets Mitch Edwards, an escaped British POW. She pretends she is his wife in order to preserve his safety among other Germans, especially one wounded German soldier, Kurt, who has suspicions about Mitch’s identity. Kurt also has feelings for Gisela and tries to uncover the truth about her “marriage.”

Their journey to Gisela’s mother in Berlin is riddled with tragedy and hardship, but they strive to keep Ella’s daughters safe so they can reunite with their mother. During the journey Gisela and Mitch begin to develop feelings for one another beyond friendship. They reach Berlin, but their struggles are far from over. Gisela and Mitch must learn to live for the day and find hope in the darkest of circumstances.

In this moving, historically accurate portrayal of WWII Germany, the characters learn that, even with destruction all around them, some things last forever.

About The Author

New York Times best-selling author Liz Tolsma is the author of Daisies are Forever, Snow on the Tulips, and the contributing author of A Log Cabin Christmas. When not busy putting words to paper, Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children, all adopted internationally.

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Moms’ Night Out by Tricia Goyer

May 27, 2014

Moms’ Night Out by Tricia Goyer was a book that left me smiling. I am not usually a fan of comedy books but this one did leave me smiling. I am sure if I was a mother I would find this even funnier because I would understand more what it feels like. This is one of those stories where anything that can go wrong did go wrong and it always left me with a smile on my face. After reading this book I know I have to go and see the movie because the book was amazing!

Moms' Night Out

About The Book

Moms’ Night Out is a novelization of the hilarious family comedy that celebrates real family life—where everything can go wrong and still turn out all right.

All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms’ night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours-what could go wrong?

Chronicling one night out gone awry, three harried moms, their husbands, a sister-in-law with a misplaced baby, a tattoo parlor owner, a motorcycle gang, and a bewildered cabbie all learn to embrace the beautiful mess called parenting. This book spotlights the unfulfilled expectations and serial self-doubts many moms feel . . . then reassures us that the key is raising kids in a loving home. Mom’s Night Outis an endearing, true-to-life comedy.

Tricia Goyer

About The Author

USA Today best-selling author Tricia Goyer is the author of over 35 books, including the three-book Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors series andLead Your Family Like Jesus (co-written with Ken Blanchard). She has written over 500 articles for national publications and blogs for high traffic sites like TheBetterMom.com and MomLifeToday.com. She is the host of Living Inspired, a weekly radio show. Tricia and family live in Little Rock, Arkansas. They have six children.

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Moms’ Night Out and Other Things I Miss by Kerri Pomarolli

May 27, 2014

Moms’ Night Out and other things i miss by Kerri Pomarolli was such a fun book to read. Like I said in the review of Moms’ Night Out since I am not a mom I can’t understand 100% what is talked about but it did make me smile. I can see how the things that are talked about in this book would work and would help a stressed out mom calm down and maybe even laugh. I am going to pass this book on to a someone I know will love it!

About The Book

As a Mom, couldn’t you use a good laugh?

Inspired by the endearing, true-to-life movie Moms’ Night Out, comedian Kerri Pomarolli has created this light, yet inspiring devotional that will definitely make you laugh, but will also help you discover that indeed you are not alone, and that God’s gracious provision of love and faithfulness is at work in your life and of your loved ones.

Whether you’re running full-speed-ahead or disappointed that it’s Monday (again), you’ll find joy in these devotions where Kerri shares hilarious stories and insights on daily life. Messy homes, messy kids, lost pets, never ending casseroles, forgetful husbands, and the desire to just take a long bath . . . This world can be a funny place, and these stories are bound to prove it. Read a devotion to brighten your morning, or catch a few words to make you smile before bed. There’s never a bad time for a good laugh, and as a Mom, you need aMoms’ Night Out and Other Things I Miss: Devotions To Help You Survive.

About The Author

Called Hollywood’s “God Girl,” Kerri Pomarolli is an accomplished actress, comedian, published author, Christian speaker and veteran of television—with credits that include 29 appearances on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central.

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Thankful by Shelley Shepard Gray

May 23, 2014

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Thankful by Shelley Shepard Gray was an amazing book to read. I loved this book but that isn’t a huge surprise to me. I loved the first book and I wasn’t let down by this book. In this book you get to follow along with Christina & Aden as they figure out what is going with them. This is such a sweet book and it is one that I am going to keep and add to my collection. I also can’t wait for the next book to come out because I love the characters in these books!

About The Book

Thankful, Book Two in the Return to Sugarcreek series

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray captures the beauty, devotion, and warmth of Amish life in this engaging tale of family, commitment, trust, and love set in the beloved community of Sugarcreek.

Christina Kempf has always known that God chose Aden Reese to be her husband. As children, he was there to save her when she fell through the ice, and he’s been by her side ever since. After his parents died in a car accident ten years ago, the Kempfs raised Aden as one of their own, and everyone sees Aden and Christina as brother and sister. But Christina has never given up hope that Aden will one day ask her to be his wife.

Aden always planned to court Christina. But losing his mother and father changed everything—except his love for her. Her parents generously welcomed him into their home and treated him like a son. He can’t betray their kindness by admitting his feelings for the girl who is like a sister . . . yet so much more.
Pressured by her parents to court, Christina begins to accept the attentions of Sugarcreek’s young men, and now, Aden must make a choice. Will he stand by and watch the love of his life slip away? Or will he risk losing the love and trust of the family he holds dear to tell Christina how he truly feels?

Thankful includes a P.S. section with additional insights from the author, background material, suggestions for further reading, and more.

About The Author

Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Timesbestseller, a two-time USA Todaybestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.

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Box Review:NatureBox

May 20, 2014

I get several subscription boxes sent to me each month and I figured I would review some of them for you in case you would be interested in signing up for them as well. I love getting them because who doesn’t like to get surprises in the mail each month. The one I am going to be talking about today is the NatureBox. They have three different sized boxes where you get a different amount of snacks in your box. The one I get is $19.95 and I get five snacks each month. One thing that makes this one different is that you can chose what you want in the box or you can let them surprise you each month. Now lets get on to the fun part of this post.

Here is what the box looks like and what all the products look like:

The first snack that I opened an ate were the Dried Peaches and I have to say that I loved them! I love dried fruit and these were amazing.

I didn’t try the next thing because I am not a fan of Seaweed but my Grandma did and she said they were okay but you could taste the seaweed in them.

The next thing I got was the Popsugar Must Have mix. I received one these in Popsugar box as well as one in this box. This was a great mix and I actually gave this one to my Grandma because I ate the first one and I didn’t need this one as well.

I love pistachios and these ones didn’t let me down. I love that you could taste the lemon when you are eating them. I never would have thought to combine these two flavors but they did work!

The last product I received in this box was Blueberry Almond Bites. These were so good. I love the different textures and the combination of flavors that you get with these.

I love this box because the snacks are healthy and they taste amazing. If you want to sign up you can click here and get your own box. Is this something that you would like to get?

Truckers Cat by Christina Thompson

May 15, 2014

Truckers Cat by Christina Thompson was an interesting book to read. I have to be honest I thought I was going to love this book but it turned out that it wasn’t one of my favorite books. I am not sure why but about the middle of the book I was bored and I had to push myself to finish the book. It was an okay book but I think it just wasn’t the book for me.

About The Book

Contemporary Romance Date Published: January 6, 2014

“Some men think there’s a choice between right and wrong. Great men know there is none.” ~General Steven Randall

In The Trucker’s Cat, Samantha Randall and Major Logan McCormick believe in a common value that takes on extraordinary meaning.

At the Russian Embassy where she lives with her mother and stepfather, Samantha uncovers a plot to assassinate the President. Her father’s famous speech urges her to act. She treks cross-country to warn the driver that his cargo has the proof, but she finds herself stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Driving a truck on a special military assignment, Logan sees no choice and rescues Sam from a bloated lecher. Against protocol, he gives the wildcat a ride. With Russian soldiers searching for Logan’s cargo and another team chasing Samantha, they quickly realize they must work together. Making sacrifices for the greater good, they will do what’s necessary to prevent the unthinkable.

About The Author

Christina Thompson, a retired acupuncturist, enjoys writing about the physical science, the emotional workings of our mind and heart, and the spiritual energy that taps into our passions.

Her degree in biology from Nazareth College in Kalamazoo gave her a love of science and a background into the physical realm of the body. Her diploma in Traditional Chinese acupuncture from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine taught her that the mind and spirit affect the body in powerful ways.
She teaches at the Reflexions Plus Holistic Center on many topics including massage therapy, acupuncture, Feng Shui as well as other modalities of Chinese medicine. She currently resides with her husband, Kraig, in West Michigan.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristinaPOV

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