Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. My family is one that enjoys playing board games once in a while, and my daughter (who is ten) is always up for a new board game!  She was so excited to get to try out this new game called Steam Park, and she got busy setting it all up.  […]

The war is over, but her struggle is just beginning. Charlotte Fraser returns to her late father’s once-flourishing rice plantation on the Waccamaw River, determined to continue growing the special kind of rice known as Carolina Gold. But Fairhaven Plantation is in ruins, the bondsmen are free, and money is scarce. To make ends meet, Charlotte reluctantly accepts a position […]

To read more about this book and enter the giveaway, click  here. The Colony by Cami Checketts My rating: 5 of 5 stars Where should I begin when reviewing such a fascinating book as this? Let me begin by saying this is an absolutely clean story that would appeal to young adults as well as older adults. I believe there […]

Read more about this book here. Then Like The Blind Man: Orbie’s Story by Freddie Owens My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is another of those books that was immensely difficult to rate. It is a young adult, coming-of-age story, and the fact that it was compared to “To Kill a Mockingbird,” high standard as far as I set […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Ever wish there was a product out there that could make you feel less hungry and provide you with more energy?  I am actively trying to lose weight and body fat, and I am open to any valid help I can receive.  It just so happens that there is a […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. If you’re like most people in America, you’re trying to lose weight.  Maybe you’re not trying too hard, but you know you should lose weight, but it often seems an insurmountable task.  You may wish some help from the natural world.  And I think  I am in a position to […]

Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer My rating: 5 of 5 stars It has been a while since I have read a historical book about European kings and queens, and I am quite happy to report that this book was not a disappointment. Before reading this book, I only had heard about Edward and Isabella, and probably only in […]

Read more about the book here. Inside Passage by Burt Weissbourd My rating: 3 of 5 stars First of all, I decided to read this book because of its Pacific Northwest setting. I am a native-born Washingtonian, and I loved the fact that the author spoke of places I know–Seattle, Pike Place Market, Mount Rainier, and more. And I could […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Acne can sometimes be a problem for me.  It has never been an issue that caused me scars or any kind of issue other than minor irritations, but it doesn’t mean I didn’t care about it.  I am approaching menopause (definitely in perimenopause now), and I know that my body […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. So did you make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy and lose weight so many people did?  Speaking from experience, I know that the key to getting one’s weight under control and getting fit is to have a good, fun exercise regimen.  It is important to have cardio exercise […]