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 ...
