If you read my last blog post, you know that a friend and I are reading the Sweet Valley High books. Double Love, Book 1, was reviewed in this blog post. Today's post is a Double Love Q&A. Kristin from A Simply Enchanted Life and I have decided to not just review the books but to interview each other about the books. So today's post is a Q&A session regarding how we felt about Double Love. Go to Kristin's website to see her answers to the same questions that I've answered below! ...
Double Love – a Sweet Valley High Review
Introduction It's been a long time since I read the Sweet Valley High books--over 25 years, I'm sure. I don't remember exactly how I began reading them. One of three things is a possibility: My Mamaw literally hoarded books. She had multiple genres, multiple age ranges, and she loaned me hundreds of them. Mom and I frequently visited the local library, and I borrowed lots of books there. I also frequented my middle school library and bought books at the Scholastic Book Fairs ...
Hope Travels Through – review and giveaway
Introduction While looking at the description of Hope Travels Through, I was interested when I found out that it is based on real events that took place in December 1977--a tragic plane crash of the University of Evansville men's basketball team. I had never heard of that tragedy, and I'm surprised since that happened around the time that I was born. So, intrigued, I wanted to read this novel. Hope Travels Through is cut from a different mold from other stories I read, and I like that. Loni ...
Menu for December Week 2 – Incorporating Okra
This week's focus: Okra! I'm really not an okra fan. I'll just say that right now. I think it's slimy and tastes like green peppers, another one I'm not fond of. I'm going to carefully incorporate one meal with okra every day this week! (Don't want to get my gag going. hehe!) If you know of some great, unslimy (yes, I think I made up a word!) okra recipes, please share in the comments! Why am I so interested in okra? Here's some information about its benefits. Good source of ...
The Gift of Christmas Past – a Litfuse Review
Introduction Cindy Woodsmall is well-known for her Amish fiction. I used to read Amish fiction regularly, but I've taken a break from the genre. When I saw that she and her daughter-in-law co-authored a contemporary novel, I was interested! The Gift of Christmas Past quickly introduces the reader into the worlds of teenage foster child Hadley and rich teen Monroe. Hadley finds herself in a position that no foster kid wants to be, and she relies on Monroe to help her escape. When the situation ...
Menu for December Week 1 – Incorporating Deep S Meals
I've been following the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan for a while now, and I like it. If you're interested in Trim Healthy Mama, check it out! You very likely will find the books at your local library. Also, THM is on Facebook and they also have an official website. And now onto this week's menu! This week's focus: Getting in Deep S meals I have found that incorporating Deep S meals, the meals that do not include... nuts or seeds dairy any kind of fruit starchy veggies ...
A Box of Awesome Things Matching Game Review
Last month, we received A Box of Awesome Things Matching Game by Wee Society. My three-year-old has had a wonderful time with this game. He loves matching games, so I knew this game would be right up his alley. Introduction The premise of this game is like any other matching game. Lay all cards (or choose a smaller amount if your child isn't quite ready for all 40) on the table, then everyone takes turns turning over pairs. Whoever achieves finding the most matching pairs wins the game. The ...
Many Sparrows by Lori Benton – a review
Many Sparrows is an Early American History novel written by Lori Benton. It takes me back to twenty years ago when, as a teen, I was fascinated with my Native American ancestry. It all began with having watched the movie The Last of the Mohicans in high school. What spawned was a deep interest in learning about the different tribes of Native Americans. I next read the novels The Last of the Mohicans and Follow the River, and my love for these stories runs deep. When I received the opportunity ...
Acing the ACT – a review
Acing the ACT--a perfect, catchy phrase for this tool book! Is the ACT approaching for someone in your family? If you're a homeschooler like I am, you're likely familiar with ACT preparation. If not, you soon may be. The ACT can seem daunting to parents and kids. Parents likely remember having taken it themselves. Some take it multiple times, while some are lucky to take it once-and-done. If you're like me, you likely have multiple ACT prep books at your disposal. The big, huge guides with ...
True To You – a Netgalley Review
True to form, Becky Wade has utterly drawn me in with another ridiculously well-written story. She amazes me. I've long been a fan of Becky Wade's writing, and in the past I've checked out her books at the library. She's an author whose books I eventually want on my bookshelves. :) Introduction First, I have to tell you that True to You is part of a series called the Bradford Sisters. Prior to this novel, there's a prequel/novella entitled Then Came You (which is CURRENTLY--as of ...
Reunited by Danger by Carol J. Post – a review
It goes without saying that I thoroughly enjoy a good mystery. When I was a kid, my mom read them like crazy and always encouraged me to try them. Nope. I was all into the Sweet Valley High craze (which, in their defense, had SOME mystery from time to time), Beverly Lewis' Amish fiction, and Robin Jones Gunn's (and a smattering of other authors!) books. All of those were loaned to me by my grandmother (who was, to my joy, a hoarder of multiple genres of delightfully good books!). It wasn't until ...
The Writing Desk – a Rachel Hauck Team Review
This summer has been insane. This review is coming late, late, late, late. I had everything in the world happen at the time I was supposed to review The Writing Desk. Car accident happened. Then Ocular rosacea--corneal inflammation, affected vision--couldn't read without getting a migraine. Both vehicles needed repairs (not at once, though!) and went to the shop. Braces for one child. Four wisdom teeth surgically removed for another child. In five weeks. The last two weeks, I've been working on ...