Faux Paw by Julia Dweck My rating: 5 of 5 stars Let me begin by saying the illustrations were almost cuter than the story! They were extremely complementary to the story, and I would love to see Julia work with this illustrator again! The story was cute, and I believe small children would identify with the idea of being whatever […]

I was sent a free product in exchange for my honest review.   All opinions are solely my own. I am addicted to exercise.  I know  that sounds strange especially when you look at my history.  I have a history of being overweight and obese, and  I have been able to maintain my weight after losing somewhere around 50 pounds or […]

I was sent a free product in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are my own. I come from a family where memory loss is a great concern.  My great-grandfather had some memory issues towards the end of his life that even I remember.  And my dad has been unofficially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.  He is seventy, and […]

I am so pleased that the America’s Tooth Fairy has decided to work with me this Halloween, and the company sent me a product in exchange for my opinion.  Read it below! Did you know that there are MILLIONS of at-risk kids that can’t sleep at night, eat properly or even concentrate in school because of painful tooth decay? Without […]

I love sugar-free products, and I am pleased to tell you about this one just in time for Halloween!  The company sent me a free product in exchange for my honest review–so read on! Halloween is a much-anticipated night for just about every candy-loving youth (and adult). But as children dream of Skittles, Snickers and Starbursts, parents like me worry […]

I was sent a complimentary sample from the company for review purposes. Total Nutrition is a specially-formulated product rich in antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, nutrients, vitamins, and phytonutrient.   All of these ingredients work together in your body to create vibrancy and health instead of just “survival.”   Total Nutrition is a delicious, easy-prep supplement that contains a diverse blend of […]

I was provided with a complimentary sample of the product for review purposes. Prevagen (pronounced “prev-uh-gen”) is a brain health supplement that was developed by Quincy Bioscience.  It’s purpose is to help improve memory and promote clear thinking. Prevagen’s main ingredient is a new use for a well-known protein called “apoaequorin” which was originally found in a certain species of jellyfish. […]

The Shadow of Atlantis by Wendy Leighton-Porter My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was an absolutely delightful young adult fantasy novel, and throughout most of the book, all I found myself thinking was how much my daughter would relish this book. But amazingly, I enjoyed it, too. As far as I am concerned, that gives even more credence to […]

Making Toast: A Family Story by Roger Rosenblatt My rating: 2 of 5 stars Well, this book was a bit of a disappointment to me. I actually chose it for my “fun read,” and I regretted that choice once I began reading it. I am so glad I was not ever asked to review this. The author may be a […]

Read more about the book (including the first chapter). Read the author’s interview. Read the guest post by the author. An Amish Country Christmas by Charlotte Hubbard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Have I mentioned that Charlotte Hubbard/Naomi King is my favorite Amish author? If you haven’t heard me say it before, this book just clinched it! While I […]