My Yellow Umbrella by Chris Robertson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was thoroughly enchanted by the drawings and the simple tale of this children’s book. There may have not been a lot of meat to the story, but there was something that truly touched me and caused the five-star rating that I have given this book. The fact […]

Graced With Orange: How Caring For Cambodia Changed Lives, Including My Own by Jamie Amelio My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is conceivably one of the most poignant books I have ever read, and I recommend this book to absolutely everyone. Not only does this book have some stunning history and touching personal vignettes, it chronicles a work of […]

I had hoped so much to have some snow to use this particular item, but there has not been any so far this year.  Nevertheless, I agreed to review this product, and even without the snow, I can give you my honest opinion. The Snow Mover 2.0 is the world’s first personal snow plow.  It has been specifically designed to […]

This is a Fashionista Event.  I was given a promotional item to review by 9thandElm.com to share my opinions about the website.  All opinions are my own. I don’t know about you, but I love all the deal sites that keep popping up here and there.  I have found some of the best deals out there as a result, and […]

Read more about the book and enter the giveaway here. The Eggstone Murders: A Starfire Mystery by Herbert L. Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was certainly a different kind of cozy mystery than many I have read, but I am pleased to report that it kept the main idea and feel of this genre. It is probably […]

I am so grateful when I get the chance to review wonderful items in exchange for my honest opinion.  And Smiley360 provided me with a wonderful product.  All I need to do is give my honest opinion, and you will read that in this post. I cook with olive oil almost every day, and I know that quality olive oil […]

For more information on the book, click here. Broken Bridges by Roy Kindelberger My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am pleased to be able to tell you about a new, clean young adult book that is written by another great Pacific Northwest author. The book is short, easy to read, and completely appropriate (no profanity and no sex)for the […]

Read more about the book and enter the giveaway here. The Princelings of the East by Jemima Pett My rating: 4 of 5 stars First of all, as I was reading this book, I had to keep my daughter in mind. In fact, this would be her preferred genre more than mine, but she was too busy with school to […]

Read more about the book  here. Strangled by Silk: A Poppy Cove Mystery by Barbara Jean Coast My rating: 5 of 5 stars Indeed I couldn’t be happier with this lovely cozy mystery! The setting is perfect. The mystery is fascinating. And if you love fashion, this will be a delectable treat for you. Especially vintage fashion! I never would […]

I am always on the lookout for great products to review, and I was quite pleased when the company sent this cell phone mount to me for review.  All they asked was that I give my honest opinion of their product (which is what I will do with this blog post). Universal Cell Phone Car Mount Leaves You Hands-Free and […]