A stranger’s life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything. The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she’s endured, war widow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives […]

12 Gifts for Christ by Merrilee Browne Boyack My rating: 5 of 5 stars Christmas is one of those times of year when the real reason for the season can get lost. I don’t know about you, but our family gets so caught up in Santa Claus, gifts, decorating, and parties that we forget about the Originator of this season–Jesus. […]

Especially for moms of teens and preteens, a practical, Christ-centered guide to helping your daughter grow in mind, body, and spirit. As the mother of a young girl aged 9 to 16, you want a lot for your daughter. You want to see her soar in self-confidence and accomplishment, to navigate a safe course through the treacherous waters of school, […]

Kanta Bosniak is an author, artist, coach and interfaith minister with over 40 years experience an educator in Spiritual Growth and Guided Meditation.  “Almost all my books, the workshops that I facilitate, and the one-on-one work I do with individual clients incorporates creativity in the spiritual growth process. This is because positive thoughts need to go deeper than the intellectual […]

Note:  I was sent free products for review purposes. This is not a topic we generally talk about, right?  Every time I got to the vet, I am reminded that I should brush my dog’s teeth, but does anyone really do that?  Does anyone want to deal with a recalcitrant dog who doesn’t want a toothbrush in his/her mouth?  It’s […]

Note:  I was sent free products for review purposes. Since I am one who does watch my sugar intake as well as my calorie intake.  I am willing to sacrifice some taste if necessary, but I still prefer for my desserts to taste good.  They don’t have to be exactly like the original, but when I want a treat, I […]

Read more about this book and enter the giveaway here. The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets by Stanley and Katrina My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another fantastic book about pets, and I found myself chuckling at every turn. We have one dog and thirteen cats. We do have a couple of cats who vie for top honors, […]

About the Book Title: The Christmas Owl Author: Angela Muse Illustrator: Helen H. Wu Publication Date: November, 2013 Publisher: Independent – 4eyesbooks Number of pages: 36 Recommended age: 3+   Summary A Barred owl becomes injured and must ask others for help. He promises to give back to those who have a generous heart and he is true to his […]

Disclosure: I received Heinz®, Johnsonville® and Ocean Spray® products in exchange for sharing this recipe. All thoughts and opinions are my own. ‘Tis the season for “busyness” and hurried meals.   This often means take-out and generally unhealthy, tasteless meals.  Johnsonville, Heinz, and Ocean Spray have a a solution to the dinnertime blues.  Johnsonville has a great new line of meatballs that are […]

  Synopsis:   A musician and a priest walk into a grocery store—singer Faith Leary thinks this is a better opening for an off-color joke than a recipe for romance, until she finds herself ogling Father Michael in the checkout line the day before Thanksgiving.   When Father Michael first steps in to bail Faith out of her financial jam, […]