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Review of WOMAN OF COURAGE by Wanda E. Brunstetter
A Quaker Woman Dares the Unknown to be a Missionary
"Woman of Courage is a love story wrapped in the arduous adventure of a determined young Quaker woman, who is responding to a calling. Her journey takes readers from Amanda Pearson’s modest home in Dansville, New York, to a primitive missionary outpost in 19thCentury Oregon Country. Amanda’s faith—and a promise she made to her dying father —sustain her as she faces long days in the saddle, the death of her father and her guide, treacherous mountains, attacks by Indians and wild animals, as well as heartache, injury and bone-chilling weather. But as a WOMAN OF COURAGE, Amanda Pearson perseveres. She is determined to reach the settlement established by missionaries Henry and Eliza Spaulding to minister to the Nez Perce Indians."
I received this book as a blogger for Handlebar Publishing to be reviewed. My opinions are solely my own.
The above paragraph about WOMAN OF COURAGE was taken from a press release written by Rush to Press, the PR firm that handles Wanda E. Brunstetter's books. To read the full press release, along with a great interview with Wanda, click on the link above.
My review:
I had no idea when I received WOMAN OF COURAGE that I would enjoy the story so much! I see now why Wanda E. Brunstetter is a best selling author. I was transported to a raw, rough and lonely place and was able to adventure through the hard times and the triumphs along with Amanda. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes history, Christian, or adventure novels.
I received this book as a blogger for Handlebar Publishing to be reviewed. My opinions are solely my own.
The above paragraph about WOMAN OF COURAGE was taken from a press release written by Rush to Press, the PR firm that handles Wanda E. Brunstetter's books. To read the full press release, along with a great interview with Wanda, click on the link above.
My review:
I had no idea when I received WOMAN OF COURAGE that I would enjoy the story so much! I see now why Wanda E. Brunstetter is a best selling author. I was transported to a raw, rough and lonely place and was able to adventure through the hard times and the triumphs along with Amanda. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes history, Christian, or adventure novels.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year!
It's the first day of 2014 and I feel fine! I hope all my readers are enjoying their day off across America, and wherever else you may be visiting from. 2014 is going to see this blog expand and review even more great products and services, so stay tuned!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Review of Littleton, New Hampshire's Crosstown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
I saw a commercial last night that said the new Dodge Ram had been voted the car of the year by one of those big guys that do that sort of thing, and I thought, now that's cool, since my Daddy loves anything with the name Dodge or Ram in the title. (And I love the voice of Sam Elliot in the commercials!)
I figure since that information came out there would be a big flux on consumers eager to try out the new Dodge Ram. If you are in the Littleton, New Hampshire area and are among that bunch you'd do well to take your test drive at Crosstown CDJ. I was just checking out their website and they have such a great selection of new and used automobiles, and not just Dodge. They carry Chrysler and Jeep too, and many other auto brands in their used car department. Below is a sample of what you'll find in their used automobile inventory. Ain't she a beauty?
I like it that Crosstown has so many tools you can use on their website. You can fill out a quote, a credit application, and even figure out what your payment would be before you ever leave the house. If you are interested in a new or used vehicle, or need yours serviced and are in NH, why not Contact Littleton NH’s Crosstown DCJ and let them help you out?
Monday, May 13, 2013
Review of Annville Auto Center in Annville, PA
Annville Auto Center in Annville, PA is part of the Klick-Lewis family of automobile dealers. A trusted name for decades, Klick-Lewis makes it more convenient for Pennsylvania residents to buy a new or used vehicle by having the Annville location available. You will receive the same great deals, financing, and service from Annville Auto Center as you will from any of the other Klick-Lewis family of dealerships.
I was checking out this sweet 2011 BMW in their inventory of used cars. I have always wanted a BMW and this one looks to actually be in my price range. And the beauty of it is, I can even fill out a credit application online and get an answer on whether I can get Annville to finance this vehicle without leaving the comfort of my home!
If you are thinking about trading in your old vehicle they have a great reputation for giving a very fair trade-in price. Contact Annville Auto Used Cars of PA and see what the great sales staff has in store for you! If the Annville location is any indication of the staff, service and selection of fine new and used vehicles carried by the other Klick-Lewis locations, you are definitely in for a treat.
I was checking out this sweet 2011 BMW in their inventory of used cars. I have always wanted a BMW and this one looks to actually be in my price range. And the beauty of it is, I can even fill out a credit application online and get an answer on whether I can get Annville to finance this vehicle without leaving the comfort of my home!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
My Review of Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist
In the book author Shauna Niequist shares her newest collection of essays on family relationships, friendships, and the meals that bring us together and how God teaches and nourishes us as we nourish the people around us.
As with her previous books, Cold Tangerines and Bittersweet, Shauna Niequist lets her vulnerability show. Her essays from around her table are filled with wit, as she shares touching tales of life experiences shared over a meal. But this book is not fluff by any means, she is very realistic about the troubles life brings as well as the joys, admitting to the demands of trying to be "perfect" and the days when she must choose to "fast rather than feast."
A great gift idea, for sure!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Review of THE POWER OF STARTING SOMETHING STUPID by Richie Norton
Every great once in a while a book comes along that changes your life. THE POWER OF STARTING SOMETHING STUPID: How to Crush Fear, Make Dreams Happen, and Live Without Regret is a book that did just that for me. I am in the process of getting my first novel published, a middle reader, and the contract calls for me to write a sequel, and a series. Wow, is all I could think when I found this out, because although I was thrilled I am quite overwhelmed at this prospect. Reading THE POWER OF STARTING SOMETHING STUPID by Richie Norton seems so much like serendipity for me. I was privileged to receive an advance copy to read and review and the timing could not have been better.
If you are struggling with getting motivated to start something that is important to you then you really should read this book! And you don't just need to take my word for it, read the great list of important people who have given it rave reviews at Good Reads.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Review of THE INVENTOR'S SECRET by Chad Morris
I really love reading YA books! One thing you'll quickly figure out-if the writer is good-is that YA is just as enjoyable, if not more so, as adult fiction. YA novelist are like the guy who comes in second place, they have to try harder, for they are writing for a very discerning audience, the young adult.
A great example of this is THE INVENTOR'S SECRET by Chad Morris. The first in a new series set at Cragbridge Hall, the premier educational facility in the world, THE INVENTOR'S SECRET is all about smart kids and time travel. "The Bridge" allows the students at Cragbridge Hall to actually watch history as it happens. The plot is so excellently paced and the characters are totally engaging.
If you love YA and time travel you should really get this book! I loved it.
A great example of this is THE INVENTOR'S SECRET by Chad Morris. The first in a new series set at Cragbridge Hall, the premier educational facility in the world, THE INVENTOR'S SECRET is all about smart kids and time travel. "The Bridge" allows the students at Cragbridge Hall to actually watch history as it happens. The plot is so excellently paced and the characters are totally engaging.
If you love YA and time travel you should really get this book! I loved it.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Review of SIX SISTERS' STUFF Cook and Craft Book
As a book reviewer it is seldom that I receive a cookbook to review, so when I opened my mailbox and found the beautiful SIX SISTERS' STUFF, Family Recipes, Fun Crafts, and So Much More! I about went bananas! Literally. This book is filled with great family recipes, fun craft projects, and as the book states, so much more!
This book is nice enough to give as a gift, ya'll, (as Paula Deen would say!) And it is no lie when it says SIX SISTERS, these gals are all six biological sisters. There are nearly 100 easy to follow recipes with images to help you along.
And craft ideas that are cheap and easy to do. I just love this book!
Right now you can register for the 4x4 Dinner Challenge at the Six Sisters website, where families are challenged to eat together 4 times per week for 4 weeks. According to Pew Research, only about half of families eat together only occasionally or never. This is a great way to jump start spring, family guys and gals!
This book is nice enough to give as a gift, ya'll, (as Paula Deen would say!) And it is no lie when it says SIX SISTERS, these gals are all six biological sisters. There are nearly 100 easy to follow recipes with images to help you along.
And craft ideas that are cheap and easy to do. I just love this book!
Right now you can register for the 4x4 Dinner Challenge at the Six Sisters website, where families are challenged to eat together 4 times per week for 4 weeks. According to Pew Research, only about half of families eat together only occasionally or never. This is a great way to jump start spring, family guys and gals!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Review of DON'T SAY I DO! WHY WOMEN SHOULD STAY SINGLE, by Orna Gadish
As a book reviewer I often get to chose which books I'd like to receive complimentary to read and review. When DON'T SAY I DO! WHY WOMEN SHOULD STAY SINGLE by Orna Gadish came up for review I quickly grabbed it. As a woman who has been married and divorced four times this book was a huge breath of fresh air.
It's no fun admitting the above about myself, but Orna Gadish hit the nail on the head in this great book as it applied to the why of me getting married, and divorced, so many times. As women we are raised to believe that the traditional road to happiness is ultimately marriage. That's what I thought every time, if I could just get it right. But the fact is, I am a very independent, self-reliant woman and I don't actually want to be married!
This book does not slam marriage, if anything it approves of the failing institution if people are getting into it for the right reasons. Orna Gadish is just giving single women the freedom to chose not to marry, reminding us that times have changed and the old ways are not working for many women today. There are alternatives to saying I DO and all of them are acceptable. No longer does a woman have to sacrifice what she loves to do, or her personal freedom, to meet what is no longer even society's idea of success.
I would recommend that all women, married or single, read this great book!
It's no fun admitting the above about myself, but Orna Gadish hit the nail on the head in this great book as it applied to the why of me getting married, and divorced, so many times. As women we are raised to believe that the traditional road to happiness is ultimately marriage. That's what I thought every time, if I could just get it right. But the fact is, I am a very independent, self-reliant woman and I don't actually want to be married!
This book does not slam marriage, if anything it approves of the failing institution if people are getting into it for the right reasons. Orna Gadish is just giving single women the freedom to chose not to marry, reminding us that times have changed and the old ways are not working for many women today. There are alternatives to saying I DO and all of them are acceptable. No longer does a woman have to sacrifice what she loves to do, or her personal freedom, to meet what is no longer even society's idea of success.
I would recommend that all women, married or single, read this great book!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Review of Bible Stories for Preschoolers
This book was written by Monika Kustra, adapted by Betty Free Swanberg and illustrated by Andrzej Chalecki and was published by Tyndale House Publishers. I was privileged to receive a free copy to review and gave the book to my grandkids, who are 5 and 4. It was so well received! The girls love the book and the illustrations are so beautiful, I was highly impressed by the quality of the book and by the apt content.
Review of A Conversation with God for Women by Marcia Ford
I received this book, Conversations with God for Women by Marcia Ford, to read for free through Book Sneeze. The opinions below are my own.
I couldn't get past the fact that the author spoke in the voice of God. The book is high quality and physically beautiful but off-putting.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Create Private Label at Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards
If there were a watchword for the luxury lifestyle it could very well be choice. An individual blessed with fortune, or who has worked hard to achieve a high level of monetary success, has the ability to choose in all areas of their life.
One perfect example of individual choice is presented by Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. At Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards you can create your own private label wine.
Each year the Mount Veeder Appellation produces less than 30 barrels of boutique Cabernet Sauvignon. These exclusive, private-label barrels of wine are created by people like you, with the help of famous winemaker Jeff Fontanella.
The grapes you will be able to select from to create your Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards private label wine are low yield, highly concentrated, estate grown, hand farmed, hand picked, hand sorted and hand crafted. These grapes are highly sought after and not available to the general public.
Also, as part of the Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards experience, you will go behind the scenes at the vineyard for private tours and barrel tastings. Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards will provide you with exclusive farming and harvest updates, and you will receive private invitations to blending and harvest parties.
Privately owned by Greg and Karen Crouse, Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards sits in the midst of Mount Veeder, a 2,677 foot-high volcanic peak shrouded in oak, laurel, fir and redwood trees.
From the Mount Veeder Magic Vineyard website, “The volcanic soils are wide-ranging, the hillsides are steep, the farming is treacherous at times, and the yields are extremely low. Yet, the fruits of their labor render compact, full-bodied grapes with concentrated berries and extraordinary brambly flavors that are distinctive of this appellation and have not been duplicated anywhere else in the Napa Valley.”
Imagine how impressed your friends will be when they experience your private label Cabernet Sauvignon. You create the wine, you create the label, because you have the luxury of choice.
One perfect example of individual choice is presented by Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. At Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards you can create your own private label wine.
Each year the Mount Veeder Appellation produces less than 30 barrels of boutique Cabernet Sauvignon. These exclusive, private-label barrels of wine are created by people like you, with the help of famous winemaker Jeff Fontanella.
The grapes you will be able to select from to create your Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards private label wine are low yield, highly concentrated, estate grown, hand farmed, hand picked, hand sorted and hand crafted. These grapes are highly sought after and not available to the general public.
Also, as part of the Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards experience, you will go behind the scenes at the vineyard for private tours and barrel tastings. Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards will provide you with exclusive farming and harvest updates, and you will receive private invitations to blending and harvest parties.
Privately owned by Greg and Karen Crouse, Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards sits in the midst of Mount Veeder, a 2,677 foot-high volcanic peak shrouded in oak, laurel, fir and redwood trees.
From the Mount Veeder Magic Vineyard website, “The volcanic soils are wide-ranging, the hillsides are steep, the farming is treacherous at times, and the yields are extremely low. Yet, the fruits of their labor render compact, full-bodied grapes with concentrated berries and extraordinary brambly flavors that are distinctive of this appellation and have not been duplicated anywhere else in the Napa Valley.”
Imagine how impressed your friends will be when they experience your private label Cabernet Sauvignon. You create the wine, you create the label, because you have the luxury of choice.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Meditation Chair From Sound Egg
For centuries, Eastern philosophy has used meditation as one of the ultimate forms of relaxation. Its only been in recent decades that the West has adopted meditation, but has embraced it wholeheartedly, making the entry of the Meditation Station Chair by Acousticom a very welcome invention.
You may be familiar with Acousticom due to their unveiling in January of 2010 of the Sound Egg Chair, a round, egg-shaped chair with a cushioned interior and built-in speakers, for the ultimate listening or gaming experience. Now Acousticom has taken things one step further with the Meditation Station Chair, which utilizes the Sound Egg’s isolation features to achieve serenity. For many people, finding a private space away from distractions is a real obstacle to getting the most out of a meditation session. The Meditation Station Chair makes it possible to experience that place of peace and silence whenever the time is right.
Of course, the Meditation Station Chair is fully equipped with the same high-quality speakers that have made the Sound Egg Chair so popular. Although Acousticom and Sound Egg invented the chair, the Meditation Station Chair is formally presented by GoodTrueBeautiful, Inc, a store in Union Station in Washington. D.C., where you can experience a live demonstration. I was happy to learn that GoodTrueBeautiful donates 10% of the proceeds of its sales to the Golden Phoenix Foundation, a charitable organization whose mission is to end child abandonment throughout the world.
In our fast-paced world, nothing could be more welcome than the Sound Egg Chair and especially the Meditation Station Chair. If you are searching for something for the man or woman who has everything, this chair would be a perfect gift, for it’s a sure bet that the person you have in mind stays very busy obtaining and/or retaining their ‘everything’ status, but is short on relaxation time. Owning a Meditation Station Chair may very well have them asking, “Who says money can’t buy happiness?”
You may be familiar with Acousticom due to their unveiling in January of 2010 of the Sound Egg Chair, a round, egg-shaped chair with a cushioned interior and built-in speakers, for the ultimate listening or gaming experience. Now Acousticom has taken things one step further with the Meditation Station Chair, which utilizes the Sound Egg’s isolation features to achieve serenity. For many people, finding a private space away from distractions is a real obstacle to getting the most out of a meditation session. The Meditation Station Chair makes it possible to experience that place of peace and silence whenever the time is right.
Of course, the Meditation Station Chair is fully equipped with the same high-quality speakers that have made the Sound Egg Chair so popular. Although Acousticom and Sound Egg invented the chair, the Meditation Station Chair is formally presented by GoodTrueBeautiful, Inc, a store in Union Station in Washington. D.C., where you can experience a live demonstration. I was happy to learn that GoodTrueBeautiful donates 10% of the proceeds of its sales to the Golden Phoenix Foundation, a charitable organization whose mission is to end child abandonment throughout the world.
In our fast-paced world, nothing could be more welcome than the Sound Egg Chair and especially the Meditation Station Chair. If you are searching for something for the man or woman who has everything, this chair would be a perfect gift, for it’s a sure bet that the person you have in mind stays very busy obtaining and/or retaining their ‘everything’ status, but is short on relaxation time. Owning a Meditation Station Chair may very well have them asking, “Who says money can’t buy happiness?”
Thursday, November 29, 2012
5 Ways to Make Money from Your Blog
Despite the doubts that many people have about making money online, there really are a number of good ways to make money from a blog - as long as you choose one that suits your subject. Here are five quick ideas to get you started.
1) Pay Per Click Ads
A number of bloggers searching for good ways to make money start out by including pay per click ads on their website. These are contextual ads that show links and short descriptions of advertisers' websites, matched up to the content of your own site for greater results. You'll earn a small amount of money for every click.
2) Sell Advertisements
This can be a fantastic way to make money from your blog, however it does take time to get your blog up to a level that will attract advertisers. You can't expect to sell ad spots for much money until you build up a good subscriber base and traffic numbers. Once you do, you can sell direct text links, banner ads, mentions within your newsletter and more. Just be sure to choose your advertisers carefully to avoid aggravating your readers. Note - if you don't yet have the subscriber numbers to sell ad spots, consider signing up to paid or sponsored blogging programs such as PayPerPost.
3) Affiliate Programs
There will be an affiliate program for just about any topic around. For example, if you're blogging about how to get organized and de-clutter the home, then you may promote links to places where people can buy storage boxes, organization books and so on. You can usually find an affiliate program for any kind of physical product, though you can promote digital products too - such as eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts and more.
4) Promote A Business
More and more companies and individuals are now setting up blogs to promote their own businesses. For example, if you're a freelance copywriter you may choose to blog about ways in which businesses can improve their ad campaigns. You'll soon start attracting the kind of readers who may be interested in buying your services, while building your brand as an expert copywriter at the same time!
5) Sell It!
Selling your blog definitely isn't a way to make ongoing money from your blog, but there are times when this becomes the best option. Perhaps you are really desperate for the cash, or you've just lost interest in the subject matter. If that's the case then selling it could earn you a nice chunk of cash - especially if the blog is already earning money, gets good traffic and has a number of loyal followers.
You may find that you have to experiment with these five good ways to make money from your blog - what works for one may not work for another. It all takes time, but if you steadily work on building traffic and readers, your earnings should follow.
1) Pay Per Click Ads
A number of bloggers searching for good ways to make money start out by including pay per click ads on their website. These are contextual ads that show links and short descriptions of advertisers' websites, matched up to the content of your own site for greater results. You'll earn a small amount of money for every click.
2) Sell Advertisements
This can be a fantastic way to make money from your blog, however it does take time to get your blog up to a level that will attract advertisers. You can't expect to sell ad spots for much money until you build up a good subscriber base and traffic numbers. Once you do, you can sell direct text links, banner ads, mentions within your newsletter and more. Just be sure to choose your advertisers carefully to avoid aggravating your readers. Note - if you don't yet have the subscriber numbers to sell ad spots, consider signing up to paid or sponsored blogging programs such as PayPerPost.
3) Affiliate Programs
There will be an affiliate program for just about any topic around. For example, if you're blogging about how to get organized and de-clutter the home, then you may promote links to places where people can buy storage boxes, organization books and so on. You can usually find an affiliate program for any kind of physical product, though you can promote digital products too - such as eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts and more.
4) Promote A Business
More and more companies and individuals are now setting up blogs to promote their own businesses. For example, if you're a freelance copywriter you may choose to blog about ways in which businesses can improve their ad campaigns. You'll soon start attracting the kind of readers who may be interested in buying your services, while building your brand as an expert copywriter at the same time!
5) Sell It!
Selling your blog definitely isn't a way to make ongoing money from your blog, but there are times when this becomes the best option. Perhaps you are really desperate for the cash, or you've just lost interest in the subject matter. If that's the case then selling it could earn you a nice chunk of cash - especially if the blog is already earning money, gets good traffic and has a number of loyal followers.
You may find that you have to experiment with these five good ways to make money from your blog - what works for one may not work for another. It all takes time, but if you steadily work on building traffic and readers, your earnings should follow.
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