I didn’t do a ton of reading this month. I haven’t felt like doing much of anything, to tell the truth :). I did get these books read that were on my list from last month: Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime by Dr. Ray Guarendi (awesome!) The Last Boylen – GOOD READ! The Rosary: A […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Giveaway! – Little Pink Book of Elegance
Congrats to Tracy DeLuca, comment #3! Today, I am giving away the Little Pink Book of Elegance. From the publisher: This Modern Girl’s Guide to Living with Style teaches you how to enhance your world, one elegant touch at a time. Includes fabulous tips on clothing, grooming, accessories, your home, entertaining, and more. This book […] Read more…
Book Review: The Rosary — A Path Into Prayer
The Rosary: A Path Into Prayer by Liz Kelly is a lovely book that has taught me more about the Rosary than almost 30 years of being a cradle Catholic. More than a ‘how-to’, this book is also an excellent defense of the Rosary and “praying to Mary”. Kelly not only talks about the prayers […] Read more…
Book Review – June Bug by Chris Fabry
June Bug by Chris Fabry is a wonderful story of redemption and fatherly love between a girl and a troubled young man. It is told from the point of view of the girl, who is about 8 years of age, who has recently discovered that her father is not her father when she discovers her […] Read more…
Book Blogger Appreciation Week
September 14 is the kick-off for Book Blogger Appreciation Week and I’m thrilled to participate this year. I {heart} books. All sorts of books. My favorite thing is to get books to review in the mail :). In honor of getting the word out, they have started a BBQW meme. As someone who is a […] Read more…
What’s on Your Nightstand? – July 09
Well, I had a TON of books in my “to read” pile, but didn’t get near as many read as I had hoped. Last month, my goal was to read these books. Yeah, not so much. I did get these read that I hadn’t planned on: All-New Square Foot Gardening Simplify Your Life Houseworks The […] Read more…
Book Review – Dressing with Dignity
Dressing with Dignity by Colleen Hammond is a short and easy read filled with information on modesty from a myriad of sources. Well written, it contains many footnotes and quotes many church documents, popes and other church doctors, such as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. At the end, she also has a small section […] Read more…
Book Review – My Monastary is My Minivan
My Monastary is a Minivan: Where the Daily is Divine and Routine Becomes Prayer is a collection of essays on the topic of mothering written written by Denise Roy, who is the mother of 5. The essays, covering a myriad of topics, are written in a conversational tone that many contemporary mothers could identify with. […] Read more…
Book Review – God’s Little Princess Devotional Bible by Sheila Walsh
God’s Little Princess Devotional Bible is a beautiful and enchanting little book written by Sheila Walsh (of Women of Grace fame) to make God accessible to little girls ages 4-7. Each devotional has a small reading from the International Children’s Bible and then pulls a virtue from the story and includes wonderful activities to bring […] Read more…
Book Review – Green Beauty Guide
The cover of The Green Beauty Guide says it all. Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup and Fragrances. The effects synthetic products have on you. Organic makeup, moisturizers and hair care. Shortcuts to going green without going broke. How to spot organic frauds and gimmicks. She covers all that […] Read more…