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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy {Review}

Mayo Clinic Pregnancy

 

About This Book: Taken from the Press Release

“Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy (published by Good Books), available in May 2011 at retailers nationwide, is a clear, comprehensive, must-have manual for moms and dads in the making.

This volume, edited by two fertility and pregnancy doctors who are also active parents, offers the unique expertise . . . → Read More: Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy {Review}

Here, Home, Hope by Kaira Rouda {Review}

About This Book:

“Here, Home, Hope by author Kaira Rouda is the fictional story of one woman’s courageous journey through midlife crisis and personal reinvention – all told with a sense of heart and humor.

Kelly Mills Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her ordinary middle-American . . . → Read More: Here, Home, Hope by Kaira Rouda {Review}

How to Turn Your Book Club into a Spectacular Event {Review}

Image and book description borrowed from Amazon.com

About This Book:

“Do you love reading? Do you enjoy talking about books with friends? Why not start a book club–YOUR own book club, and turn it into a SPECTACULAR event? Book clubs aren’t only for adults. Many kids like you would love to start a book club but don’t . . . → Read More: How to Turn Your Book Club into a Spectacular Event {Review}

The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman {Review}

As a first grade teacher who has also taught second and fifth grade I love children’s books. LOVE.

I also love young adult/teen books and tween books. Bottom line, if it is good, I will read it.

It is very rarely that I read a book and think “wow…” This is definitely one of those times.

The Secret . . . → Read More: The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman {Review}

Book Review: Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want by Jenny Blake + GIVEAWAY!

Hey y’all, Mandy here. Because Dawana is so super cool and I write reviews for parent-y stuff here on the regular, since I am a young parent, she gave me a go-ahead to link you over to my site where you can read all about one of my friends who published a book and it goes on sale next week!

. . . → Read More: Book Review: Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want by Jenny Blake + GIVEAWAY!

The Best Birthday Party Ever {Review}

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About the Book: (Taken from the press release provided)

“Kids will laugh out loud at the Birthday Girl’s wild plans, and parents and children alike will love the oh-so-sweet ending, which involves a modest but fun party that the lovable Birthday Girl could not be more thrilled with. Jennifer LaRue Huget and LeUyen . . . → Read More: The Best Birthday Party Ever {Review}

Book Review: Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom about Health, Sex, or Whatever

 

"This is your time to take charge, get answers, find your passions, stay healthy, and make your life great. We can help!" -Mary Jo & Janine

If you have a teenage daughter, especially one who is relatively angsty, you need to check out this book.

I have a 14-year-old sister whose response to any kind of talk . . . → Read More: Book Review: Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom about Health, Sex, or Whatever

The Christmas Giant by Steve Light {Review}

About the Book: (Description taken from Amazon.com)

“Humphrey is a giant, and Leetree, his best friend, is an elf. Together they love making wrapping paper for all of Santa’s presents. But this year Santa has asked them to grow a Christmas tree, and the pair couldn’t be more excited! They take great care with their project, planting and . . . → Read More: The Christmas Giant by Steve Light {Review}

Hallmark Recordable Storybooks {Review & Giveaway} CLOSED

Hallmark is America’s store- you know it, I know it. They pride themselves on having a card for almost every occasion. From anniversary to birthday cards. From thank you to wedding cards. Whether you are a person of many words or a person who doesn’t say much, they probably have just the right card for you.

And Hallmark . . . → Read More: Hallmark Recordable Storybooks {Review & Giveaway} CLOSED

Bloomsbury Kids Books

Can’t Sleep Without Sheep

Written by Susanna Leonard Hill Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

About This Book:

“Whenever Ava can’t sleep, she counts sheep. But Ava takes so long to fall asleep, it’s the sheep that are growing tired—until finally, they quit! When the sheep promise to find a replacement that Ava . . . → Read More: Bloomsbury Kids Books