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Thrive: An environmentally conscious lifestyle guide to better health and true wealth by K. Chayne
5.0
*Full Review on Mama Bear Reads
Are you ready to begin living toward true personal wellness and world sustainability?
Health and wellness are my passions along with reading and writing. Mash all those things together and you have what makes me tick. That's why I am SO FLIPPIN' EXCITED to bring you K.Chayne's book,
"Thrive: An Environmentally Conscious Lifestyle Guide to Better Healthy and True Wealth".
This book is the book I wish I would have written! It touches on all of the topics that I get pumped about.
-Body Pollution
-Shop Mindfully
-Holistic Approach to Fitness
-Detoxing Your Home
-Sustainable Fashion
-Honoring Farmers
This is literally a guide to being a crunchy hippie and I LOVE IT!
Chayne has done some serious research and has cited every single bit of it. She has bullet-points, tables, and pictures! This is an extremely well-done resource for anyone trying to be more conscious of their everyday decisions, especially when it comes to their health. "Thrive", is one of my favorite books I've read this year!
Oh, and let's talk about the cover! *insert googly-eyed emoji here*
It's hands down my favorite for 2016, as it's just as gorgeous as K.Chayne herself! It will be facing out on my new bookshelf, no doubt about that.
I'll be giving this book as gifts to everyone I know! So many believe that living a green life is time consuming, difficult, or expensive. Well, K.Chayne shows how we can't afford not to live this way. She writes with conviction while showing you the proof.
It's time for all of us to make a change.
5 out of 5 stars for me!
(Although I'd give it 10 if I could!)
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Are you ready to begin living toward true personal wellness and world sustainability?
Health and wellness are my passions along with reading and writing. Mash all those things together and you have what makes me tick. That's why I am SO FLIPPIN' EXCITED to bring you K.Chayne's book,
"Thrive: An Environmentally Conscious Lifestyle Guide to Better Healthy and True Wealth".
This book is the book I wish I would have written! It touches on all of the topics that I get pumped about.
-Body Pollution
-Shop Mindfully
-Holistic Approach to Fitness
-Detoxing Your Home
-Sustainable Fashion
-Honoring Farmers
This is literally a guide to being a crunchy hippie and I LOVE IT!
Chayne has done some serious research and has cited every single bit of it. She has bullet-points, tables, and pictures! This is an extremely well-done resource for anyone trying to be more conscious of their everyday decisions, especially when it comes to their health. "Thrive", is one of my favorite books I've read this year!
Oh, and let's talk about the cover! *insert googly-eyed emoji here*
It's hands down my favorite for 2016, as it's just as gorgeous as K.Chayne herself! It will be facing out on my new bookshelf, no doubt about that.
I'll be giving this book as gifts to everyone I know! So many believe that living a green life is time consuming, difficult, or expensive. Well, K.Chayne shows how we can't afford not to live this way. She writes with conviction while showing you the proof.
It's time for all of us to make a change.
5 out of 5 stars for me!
(Although I'd give it 10 if I could!)
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson
5.0
From her typical oh-so-gorgeous covers to the impeccable writing that is pure swoon worthy, this book does NOT disappoint!
This gave me the goosebumps and the butterflies like watching "Ever After" for the first time!
I've gotta get some of her other works!
This gave me the goosebumps and the butterflies like watching "Ever After" for the first time!
I've gotta get some of her other works!
Weeds in Nana's Garden: A Heartfelt Story of Love That Helps Explain Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. by Kathryn Harrison
5.0
Full review on Mama Bear Reads
When a loved one is diagnosed with such a complicated disease, it can be especially hard on the little ones who have no way of grasping what is going on. This is certainly so when it comes to the symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia.
In Kathryn Harrison's book, "Weeds in Nana's Garden" , she does an amazing job of illustrating the the effects of Alzheimer's on a loved one, in a way that anyone can truly understand.
Through vivid and colorful illustrations (seriously, there is NO white space in this book. It's absolutely breathtaking.), she tells the story of a granddaughter realizing that beloved Nana is going through some serious changes.
"Weeds in Nana's Garden" is a real story of hope in the midst of a heartbreaking trial.
I pray that you will never need such a resource, but if you're ever stuck trying to show or explain to your children why grandma doesn't recognize them, or why grandpa seems more forgetful than usual-this is a beautiful tool to use.
When a loved one is diagnosed with such a complicated disease, it can be especially hard on the little ones who have no way of grasping what is going on. This is certainly so when it comes to the symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia.
In Kathryn Harrison's book, "Weeds in Nana's Garden" , she does an amazing job of illustrating the the effects of Alzheimer's on a loved one, in a way that anyone can truly understand.
Through vivid and colorful illustrations (seriously, there is NO white space in this book. It's absolutely breathtaking.), she tells the story of a granddaughter realizing that beloved Nana is going through some serious changes.
"Weeds in Nana's Garden" is a real story of hope in the midst of a heartbreaking trial.
I pray that you will never need such a resource, but if you're ever stuck trying to show or explain to your children why grandma doesn't recognize them, or why grandpa seems more forgetful than usual-this is a beautiful tool to use.
The Seed: A True Myth by Erik Guzman
5.0
Full Review @Mama Bear Reads
The Seed is quite the interesting book. It's a fantastical read unlike anything I've read in the Christian genre. The first few pages make you think you're reading something along the lines of The Hunger Games, then it feels a little like The Maze Runner, then...well then it evolved into something else completely. If I HAD to compare it to something, it reminds of the fairy-tale-like story of the movie, Lady in the Water (which I love).
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I can see myself reading this again and even reading it to my children once they get a bit older. It has a beautiful message, well flushed out characters, and the world building is complex (sometimes a little too complex, but still well done).
*I received this in exchange for my honest review*
The Seed is quite the interesting book. It's a fantastical read unlike anything I've read in the Christian genre. The first few pages make you think you're reading something along the lines of The Hunger Games, then it feels a little like The Maze Runner, then...well then it evolved into something else completely. If I HAD to compare it to something, it reminds of the fairy-tale-like story of the movie, Lady in the Water (which I love).
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I can see myself reading this again and even reading it to my children once they get a bit older. It has a beautiful message, well flushed out characters, and the world building is complex (sometimes a little too complex, but still well done).
*I received this in exchange for my honest review*
Between Us Girls: Walks and Talks for Moms and Daughters by Trish Donohue
5.0
I have one little girl, and each day I feel shame and guilt that I'm not raising her to love Jesus the way I should. I get angry because I honestly don't know how, most of the time.
My momma became a Christian when I was much older, so this is very new territory. Trish Donohue gets this.
She's created a gem of a book to help assist in this area. Her book is a literal transcript to go by! Each chapter is a "talk" for moms and daughters to have with one another. Moms have questions to ask, as well as daughters. It's beautifully written in a way to get to the deep stuff together.
I can't wait to do this with my little girl. She's only 7, but I still think this would be a good age to start this with. Ideally, it would be good to start once reading is no issue-but I still think we can make it work.
This goes beyond a devotion, this is book made to inspire deep intimacy between mom and her precious girl.
I needed this.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
My momma became a Christian when I was much older, so this is very new territory. Trish Donohue gets this.
She's created a gem of a book to help assist in this area. Her book is a literal transcript to go by! Each chapter is a "talk" for moms and daughters to have with one another. Moms have questions to ask, as well as daughters. It's beautifully written in a way to get to the deep stuff together.
I can't wait to do this with my little girl. She's only 7, but I still think this would be a good age to start this with. Ideally, it would be good to start once reading is no issue-but I still think we can make it work.
This goes beyond a devotion, this is book made to inspire deep intimacy between mom and her precious girl.
I needed this.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Unashamed: Healing Our Brokenness and Finding Freedom from Shame by Heather Davis Nelson
5.0
If you're dealing with any kind of shame-this is the book you need to invest in. Heather does an amazing job at reminding us about our value in Christ. This book is filled with all the scripture one needs to speak over their life to be free from shame; that may be body image shame, past or current sin shame, or just the flat out lie kind of shame that the enemy uses.
Not only does this book address our own shame-but brings to light the our ability to pass on shame to others. Heather even tackles "shame-free parenting" which is a chapter that I'm planning on reviewing again...and probably again.
Over all-I feel blessed to have this. Unashamed is the guide to "...heal our brokenness and find freedom from shame."
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Not only does this book address our own shame-but brings to light the our ability to pass on shame to others. Heather even tackles "shame-free parenting" which is a chapter that I'm planning on reviewing again...and probably again.
Over all-I feel blessed to have this. Unashamed is the guide to "...heal our brokenness and find freedom from shame."
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Don't Go to Bed Angry: Stay Up and Fight by Deb DeArmond, Ronald G. DeArmond
5.0
Full review on Mama Bear Outpost
This book isn't a manual on how to control your spouse, get even, or change him/her. This is a book to use together, to better the way you communicate during the tough moments. It will help both of you understand your mindsets and how you tick when you're angry. Don't Go to Bed Angry, gets into the thick of what your fighting styles are and gives Biblical basis on how to reform, regroup, and approach disagreements in way that won't tear you two apart. Being that it's coming from a married couple, you won't have to worry about this book being one-sided. Trust me-they're laying it all out for the BOTH of you.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
This book isn't a manual on how to control your spouse, get even, or change him/her. This is a book to use together, to better the way you communicate during the tough moments. It will help both of you understand your mindsets and how you tick when you're angry. Don't Go to Bed Angry, gets into the thick of what your fighting styles are and gives Biblical basis on how to reform, regroup, and approach disagreements in way that won't tear you two apart. Being that it's coming from a married couple, you won't have to worry about this book being one-sided. Trust me-they're laying it all out for the BOTH of you.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Like a River from Its Course by Kelli Stuart
5.0
You can read my full review at Mama Bear Outpost
Most books I have read, take place within Germany. Like a River from its Course takes place within the Ukraine-a setting I'm unfamiliar with. That's okay, because Kelli Stuart does an amazing job of immersing you in and making you feel like you're in the middle of it all.
My mission is to make my father proud, to be a part of history.
The book is written with different perspectives, the chapter titles allowing you to keep track of who's POV you are experiencing. These people felt so real. If you can't get emotionally involved with the characters in this book- something is absolutely wrong.
This book has all of the angst, heartache, and determination you expect from a WWII novel. If you have any interest in this subject matter-pick.this.up.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Most books I have read, take place within Germany. Like a River from its Course takes place within the Ukraine-a setting I'm unfamiliar with. That's okay, because Kelli Stuart does an amazing job of immersing you in and making you feel like you're in the middle of it all.
My mission is to make my father proud, to be a part of history.
The book is written with different perspectives, the chapter titles allowing you to keep track of who's POV you are experiencing. These people felt so real. If you can't get emotionally involved with the characters in this book- something is absolutely wrong.
This book has all of the angst, heartache, and determination you expect from a WWII novel. If you have any interest in this subject matter-pick.this.up.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
When Death Draws Near by Carrie Stuart Parks
5.0
Check out my full review at Mama Bear Outpost
This book has the flavor of Kathy Reich's Temperance Brennan books, but has the added nugget of faith with really steps it up. Make no mistake-this is a thriller, and a good one at that. There are two other books before this one, but When Death Draws Near, works great as a stand alone.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
This book has the flavor of Kathy Reich's Temperance Brennan books, but has the added nugget of faith with really steps it up. Make no mistake-this is a thriller, and a good one at that. There are two other books before this one, but When Death Draws Near, works great as a stand alone.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*