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Baumgartner’s Bombay

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Baumgartner’s Bombay
Anita Desai

[amazon_link id=”0618056807″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Baumgartner's Bombay[/amazon_link]

I finished this book last month and while I’m glad I read it, I can’t say I recommend it very highly.  The style of writing was colorful and poetic in the way it was written, but not what I particularly enjoy.  Because of the verbage, there were parts that took more thought to figure out what the author was trying to convey.  Not a light read for me at least! Continue reading “Baumgartner’s Bombay” →

Nourishing Traditions Book Review – Part XXVII: Beverages

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Ok, so I wasn’t so excited about what the dessert chapter had to offer… but let me tell you this chapter more than makes up for it! 😉 There are some awesome ideas and recipes for drinks that would be such treats! Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review – Part XXVII: Beverages” →

Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven

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[amazon_link id=”1257842277″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Our Father Who Aren't In Heaven: A True Story of a Career Criminal[/amazon_link]
By Frye and Mercier

This past week we were at the beach and I didn’t bring a book… Well… intentionally didn’t bring a book with me… shocked?  This may change that! I went with my three kids (aged 5, 3 and 1) and my sister and her “three kids” (4,2 and she is 8 months pregnant)! The hubbies had to work, so it was just the two of us with a daycare! So, needless to say I didn’t think I’d get much time to read, and I was pretty much right. Continue reading “Our Father Who Aren’t In Heaven” →

Nourishing Traditions Book Review – Part XXVI: Desserts

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We have finally come to the chapter I’ve been anticipating most!  Who doesn’t love sweets?  We don’t eat many around here, but that is mostly because I don’t want to cook or bake with sugar and we don’t eat grains, so it greatly limits the options.   Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review – Part XXVI: Desserts” →

Instructing a Child’s Heart

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[amazon_link id=”0981540007″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Instructing a Child's Heart[/amazon_link]

Instructing a Child’s Heart
By Tedd & Margy Tripp

I little over a year ago I wrote a review on Shepherding a Child’s Heart which is by the same author.  This book is the companion guide and is advertised as being more on the practical side of parenting…  It is… slightly! Continue reading “Instructing a Child’s Heart” →

Nourishing Traditions Book Review – Part XXV – Snacks & Finger Foods

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I’ve been looking forward to this chapter for quite a while!  Who doesn’t like snacks! And since we don’t eat many grains (no gluten for sure), no soy, no dairy (for baby), and hubby isn’t supposed to be eating corn it greatly cuts down on the options for snack foods!  Corn tortilla chips are usually the only for sure option that is decently affordable, that is, after purchasing organic so as to avoid the GMOs! Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review – Part XXV – Snacks & Finger Foods” →

Heaven

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[amazon_link id=”0842379428″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Heaven[/amazon_link]

Heaven
By Randy Alcorn

If I’ve ever read a book (besides the Bible) that would change the way I look at life and give me increased hope and excitement for the future it would be this book!  The way Alcorn talks about heaven and what there is to look forward to, there is no way not to get excited about it!  By being excited about our heavenly home gives us a different perspective about this life and what we are living for. Continue reading “Heaven” →

Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part XXIV – Grains & Legumes

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Whole Grains
The information in this chapter is vast and very informative.  Even though we don’t really do many grains I still found it very interesting and helpful.  We do use[amazon_link id=”B004VLVO7W” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ] steel cut oat[/amazon_link]s and [amazon_link id=”B0036FB6FY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]quinoa[/amazon_link] and some occasional rice.  We do often soak them, but not long enough according to Fallon. Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part XXIV – Grains & Legumes” →

A Heart for Freedom

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[amazon_link id=”1414362463″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]A Heart for Freedom: The Remarkable Journey of a Young Dissident, Her Daring Escape, and Her Quest to Free China's Daughters[/amazon_link]

A Heart for Freedom
By Chai Ling

I’m not sure I’ve really talked about what types of books I enjoy reading.  I especially love biographies or autobiographies and historical fiction around the time of WWII.  Even though this book is an autobiography, I can’t really say I’ve been really interested in chinese history, although I’m sure it would be helpful considering how closely tied the US is to China these days.  This book was amazing.  I could hardly put it down.  I’ve really enjoyed reading about histories of other countries lately and this is another to top the list. Continue reading “A Heart for Freedom” →

Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part XXIII – Eggs and Sandwich Suggestions

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Eggs
We go through about 3 dozen eggs a week for 5 people!  Because of the volume we consume, eggs were one of the first things that I decided needed to be switched to a healthier option than just store purchased. Eggs are so good for you… only if they are raised well: on bugs and grass and outside! Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part XXIII – Eggs and Sandwich Suggestions” →