Book Review for October

"Your Money, God's Way" by Amie Streamer was not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting a How To book on finances. Instead I was pleasantly surprised to find a How Come book on finances. Amie Streamer explores the 7 most common myths that keep people (in particular christians) broke. I have no doubt in my mind that should Amie Streamer and I ever meet we would become instant BFFs because I love her hammer on your thick skull approach. Why are you broke? Cuz you were dumb BUT God is gracious and you can get out of this mess even though it will be hard. By the end of "Your Money, God's Way" I felt very ready to re-estabish a realistic budget and quite enpowered. The last chapters do give a bit of How To so that you aren't left hanging. Good Read!!



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FREE COFFEE

You can thank me with kisses and flowers. Here's a website that will give you a coupon for a free, yeah that's right FREE pack of coffee singles. I got mine last week. Thought I'd share the wealth. Just copy and paste into your address line.


http://www.nestle.ca/en/products/brands/Nescafe/promo_TasterChoice.htm

FYI

Hey all you crazy shoppers - Just to let you know, The Salvation Army is having a Loonie Sale Oct 7th and 8th. You can get skirts, pants....for $1 !!!!!

A Brand New Adventure

I've now done something I swore I would never do. I have entered the world of Home Schooling. I don't have 12 kids, I have 3. I don't own a long jean skirt but dozens of minis. I don't live on a farm, eat organic vegtables or quilt. I live in the city, eat everything and write copiously for a hobby. What drove me to home school? Oh a million little things. I was tired of having a crying child after school every single day, tired of the rushed mornings and evenings. So far it's been a great choice. The only hard part is that I can't seem to shut my whirling worrying brain off. Guilt is spelled M-O-M. God has been so great though. He has surrounded me with supporters and encouragers with a slight mingling of naysayers to ensure I keep holding His Almighty hand.

Let's Do Lunch

Let's Do Lunch by Roger Wilson is so completely contrary to everything the latest diet trend setters are spewing that it made me do a double take. My Mother just finished reading a diet book that says you must eat protein every 3 hours right up until bedtime and she is having a lot of success - 14 lbs in 2 months. The book she just read is the exact opposite of what Roger Wilson suggests. He says you shouldn't have any protein after lunch if at all possible. At the end of the day I suppose the lesson to learn is that you have to find something that will work for you. The Let's Do Lunch program is very appealing to me because I love fruit and beans but not meat. I simply can't tolerate meat heavy diets. I'm going to give it a whirl. Roger Wilson claims you will no longer crave the heavy sweets with his way of eating. I'll believe that one when I see it but my addiction to sugar is so strong that I'm willing to try anything. My one concern with this diet is the lack of calcium. Since I've had 3 kids, it's a real concern but he does say to take a calcium supplement. The book was an easy read. I'd recommend this book to anyone who needs to lose weight and loves fruit or is vegetarian.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. 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.”

Fearless by Max Lucado

Loved it Loved it Loved it!!! I can't speak highly enough about "Fearless" by Max Lucado. It was like Mr. Lucado read my mind and then wrote a book to try and help me understand my fears. "Fearless" touches on the fear of death, failure, success, world turmoil, the opinions of others etc. Each chapter was like a brand new therapy session without the couch. If you find yourself holding back from doing what you know you should then I urge you to read this book. I kept finding myself thinking "I really ought to write that line on a post-it." Definitely a must for anyone and everyone's bookshelf.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. 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.”

Sarah's Garden

I don't usually read romance novels but I just finished "Sarah's Garden" by Kelly Long. It was sweet and clean and exactly what you would have expected from a romance novel. My guess is that if you typically enjoyed romances then you would like this book. I personally found it a bit too convenient and too obvious but then if you're reading a romance novel you aren't looking for a brain strain. My mother who does enjoy romance novels was chopping at the bit for me to finish so that she could dive into it. She didn't have to wait long. It was easy to read. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for light fluff that doesn't contain anything crass or provocative.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. 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.”