Hidden in Plain Sight: The Other People in Norman Rockwell’s America by Jane Allen Petrick My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I first agreed to read this book, I wasn’t too interested in Norman Rockwell–my dad is the Norman Rockwell aficionado in this family. I was intrigued by the book topic due to my affinity for history and multiculturalism. […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Music is something that means so much to me.  After all, I am a music teacher, and I have a vast repertoire of music from various styles.  When I first saw this company, I wasn’t sure what to think.  After all, you can stream music, download music, and do so […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I am one who believes in doing everything possible to be healthy.  I take several supplements of various kinds on a regular basis, and I had heard about taking coconut oil but never tried it.  So I decided to give this one a try.  I knew about the benefits of […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. St. Patrick’s Day is practically upon us, and I am so glad to be working with a company that provides fun and well-fitting shirts specifically for this holiday.  I actually ordered a men’s shirt (as opposed to a women’s shirt) because I really liked the look of it.  The women’s […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Omega-3s Made Easy!    How many of you like to swallow vitamins and supplements?  I certainly don’t!  I used to take “fish oil,” but I didn’t always like the aftertaste.  And they were often very large in size.  I can’t stand taking horse pills! I have the answer–Wiley’s Wild Alaskan […]

SHORT BLURB: There’s no shortage of deadly deeds in 1881 Chicago as school administrator Cady Delafield and entrepreneur Doyle Flanagan plan their wedding. When one of Doyle’s workers is brutally killed he must use his considerable power to stop a mysterious enemy bent on destroying his reputation and business empire. But as Cady and Doyle struggle to keep their marriage […]

Read more about this book and enter the giveaway here. Wishing on Buttercups by Miralee Ferrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Over the course of my lifetime, I have read countless Christian historical romances, and sometimes I am quite disappointed.  This book certainly contains all the elements to ensure it acceptance within this genre, and it is completely appropriate […]

Elmo by Matt Shea My rating: 4 of 5 stars This heart-warming book is well-written, clean, Christian, and quite uplifting. The book is a simple read, but it is truly powerful. The Christian and altruistic messages are very strong, encouraging, and clear. This book is something that will hearken back to a better time in our U.S., and it will […]

I Am Abraham: A Novel of Lincoln and the Civil War by Jerome Charyn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Let me begin by prefacing this review with the following: 1. Abraham Lincoln is my favorite president. 2. I have not read Bill O’Reilly’s book about Lincoln, but I have seen the film. 3. I also saw that Lincoln film […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Support Ovarian Cancer National Alliance with Wearever Purchases this February A portion of proceeds from sales of select Wearever products will benefit nonprofit Ovarian Cancer National Alliance this February. Wearever is partnering with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to raise money in support of ovarian cancer awareness and programs for women […]