His Hometown Girl by Karen Rock My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I was growing up, “Harlequin” always meant “trashy romance novels.” I discovered a few years ago that Harlequin had a much-expanded repertoire. I knew that their historical fiction was always hot and heavy but generally very well-written. This is the first time I have ever read a […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I wear makup most days, and I strongly prefer mineral makeup.  In fact, as I ave gotten older, I truly use nothing else.  I have light skin, and it is incredibly important to me to use all-natural makeup that blends perfectly with my skin.  That I something that is often […]

  About the Book Title: Good Night, Animal World: A Kids Yoga Bedtime Story | Author: Giselle Shardlow | Illustrator: Emily Gedzyk | Publication Date: September 20, 2013 | Publisher: Company: Kids Yoga Stories LLC | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 2.5 to 6 years Summary: Say good night to the animals of the world! Calm your mind and body […]

{More about A Road Unknown} Book 1 in the new Amish Roads series Elizabeth is at a crossroad. She’s been given the chance to experience life outside of her community, away from the responsibility to care for her eight younger siblings, but Elizabeth Bontrager can’t decide which road to take. Goshen has its charms and pressures, but Paradise, Pennsylvania, sounds . […]

The Shadow Princess by Mary Hart Perry My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am a great lover of mysteries and historical fiction, and I absolutely adore the fact that this combines two of my favorite genre. This novel is exceptionally well-written, and even though historical accuracy suffers minimally, it does not jeopardize the nature of the story. I was […]

In Balanced, author and homeschooling mom Tricia Goyer shares her tips for finding balance among all your many hats as a mom. Tricia is hosting the Balanced Challenge. RSVP for the Balanced Facebook Party on March 10th and learn more about the challenge. Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom  How can a work-at-home mom raise kids, juggle a career and […]

Read more about the book, and there is still time to enter the giveaway! Click here. The Nun and the Narc by Catherine Castle My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a delightful read that I could heartily recommend to just about anyone who likes clean romances with a bit of mystery and some Christian themes. Most of us […]

Almost without his notice, Tom had slipped from childhood through adolescence and then into young adulthood woefully unprepared for that transition. Both his childhood and his adolescence had been hells of isolation and rejection. And there had been no emotional support at home either. His only tranquility had been the wilderness, to which he escaped whenever possible. But this is […]

As we are still in the middle of winter, we are still in the midst of the cold and flu season.  I am a substitute teacher, and I have a 10 1/2-year-old daughter.  You can imagine that our household is constantly coming in contact with germs of all sorts.  And let’s be honest.  No matter where we go in this […]

Robbing Mind: How Attitude and Intention Helped Prevent a Fate Worse Than Death by Chuck Collins My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have had the pleasure of reading several books from brain tumor survivors and survivors of critical issues, and every time, I am encouraged by what I read. This book is no exception. I was enthralled to read […]