Book Review: Treat

The best dump-and-stir dessert just got better.
 
With creative mix-ins, homemade marshmallows in 10 fun flavors, and toppings galore, Crispy Treats takes this tried-and-true, easy-peasy snack-time favorite to the next level. Without fancy equipment—or even an oven—you can mix and match candies, chocolates, and more to make 40 irresistible goodies, including such flavors as: 
 


   • Salted Caramel & Pretzel 
   • Chocolate-Hazelnut 
   • Peanut Butter Cup 
   • Berry Cobbler 
   • Gingerbread 
   • Key Lime Pie 
   • Peanut Butter Cup 
   • White Chocolate–Cranberry 

*My Thoughts*
I love rice crispy treats, and this book has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Some of my favorites are keylime pie, gingerbread, & peanut butter cup. If you like sweets, then you will want to check out this book! 

Disclamier:
I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. 

With creative mix-ins, homemade marshmallows in 10 fun flavors, and toppings galore, Crispy Treats takes this tried-and-true, easy-peasy snack-time favorite to the next level. Without fancy equipment—or even an oven—you can mix and match candies, chocolates, and more to make 40 irresistible goodies, including such flavors as: 
 


   • Salted Caramel & Pretzel 
   • Chocolate-Hazelnut 
   • Peanut Butter Cup 
   • Berry Cobbler 
   • Gingerbread 
   • Key Lime Pie 
   • Peanut Butter Cup 
   • White Chocolate–Cranberry 
   • Cookies & Cream

With creative mix-ins, homemade marshmallows in 10 fun flavors, and toppings galore, Crispy Treats takes this tried-and-true, easy-peasy snack-time favorite to the next level. Without fancy equipment—or even an oven—you can mix and match candies, chocolates, and more to make 40 irresistible goodies, including such flavors as: 
 


   • Salted Caramel & Pretzel 
   • Chocolate-Hazelnut 
   • Peanut Butter Cup 
   • Berry Cobbler 
   • Gingerbread 
   • Key Lime Pie 
   • Peanut Butter Cup 
   • White Chocolate–Cranberry 
   • Cookies & Cream

Book Review: You First: Journal Your Way to Your Best Life

‘You first’ is about respecting and understanding what you really want—and then going out to achieve it.
 
In Brunette Ambition, Lea Michele shared a lot of the secrets and stories behind her success, and how she manages to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle despite her hectic schedule. Now, in her second book, she will teach readers how they, too, can be their best selves. In Lea's opinion, keeping a journal and asking yourself the hard questions about what you want out of life is the best way to achieve your dreams, so she has outlined a series of exercises, prompts, and lists based on her own personal program. Lea's guided journal will address all the topics she wrote about in Brunette Ambition, including fitness, diet, work, school, and relationships, but with all-new material to help readers reach their goals. Peppered between the advice and exercises will be fun personal anecdotes from Lea to motivate and inspire readers to put themselves first and live their best life.

This is a great book to get if you are interested in keeping a Journal. I got this one for my Wife. This book has a lot of in depth questions. It has 4 parts: You, Ambitions, Relationships and Happiness. This would make a great gift for someone!

*Disclaimer*
I received this book free in exchange for my opinion. All opinions are 100% my own.

When Clowns Attack: A Survival Guide

Coulrophobia--the fear of clowns--is very real and for good reason. You might think these red-nosed jokers are creepy, sure, but certainly not dangerous. You’d be wrong. Clowns never reveal their real names, and dress to obscure their identities. The rules of civilized society don't apply to them (what other stranger could offer candy to children and get away with it?), they have countless places to hide weapons on their person, and their appearance is downright unnatural. Clowns are the scariest people on earth, and the truth is, they are coming for your valuables, your children, and your sanity.
In this comprehensive guide to self-protection from clown creepery, petty crime, and violence, Chuck Sambuchino--founder of the anti-clown group Red Nose Alert--delves into the terrifying clown underworld to provide the knowledge you need to know to protect yourself from these seemingly innocuous gagmen, using his proven four-step system: ASSESS, ANALYZE, DEFEND, PROTECT.  Included within are instructions on how to defeat a clown in close combat, tips for spotting the plainclothes clown, and tutorials for fully clown-proofing your home against these painted and bewigged warriors. Most importantly, you’ll learn what to do when clowns attack… because it’s only a matter of time before they do.

*My Review*
I originally got this book as a joke between my wife and I. She is DEATHLY afraid of clowns, but when it arrived she actually wanted to read it. She says it's so she could learn how to defend herself(and our children) from the evil minions. "When Clowns Attack: When Clowns Attack: A Survival Guide "is a very funny read. It has made me look at clowns on a whole new, scarier level that I never imagined. It tells all the sneaky ways that clowns are dangerous and how they cause trouble. My favorite part, was the clown lingo...and who would have thought clowns worked together in groups like the mafia? Apparently "The Honkers" run Dallas, Texas. Guess it's a good thing we don't travel to Dallas often! 

Did you know there was an actual serial killer clown in the 1970s? Creepy, right? If you want a funny, yet creepy read....check this book out! 

*Disclaimer*

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own

God Gave Us Sleep

“Little Cub!” Mama called. “Time for bed.” 

Little Cub is having so much fun building an igloo with her friends that she doesn’t want to stop for bedtime! Who needs sleep when there’s fun to be had? Mama patiently answers her child’s questions as she puts her to bed, explaining the importance of daily rhythms of work, play, and rest. As they talk through the fears that come with nighttime—and work through Little Cub’s endless stalling tactics—our favorite bear learns to realize that God gave us sleep as a vital gift.
 
 
“God gave us rest so we have energy for our day, and patience to enjoy it. And so we have quiet time to listen to him.”
 
This charming addition to the best-selling God Gave Us series, with its Arctic characters and relevant message, will help all little ones prepare for a peaceful night’s rest.

I requested this book for my two younger children, in hopes that they would go to bed easier if they had a book that was about sleep. ha ha on me. They did enjoy this book though, and I love that it tells how God created sleep and how important it is for our bodies to get rest. 

*I received this book free in exchange for my honest opinion*

Book Review| Martha Stewarts Appetizers

Hors d’oeuvres made modern: Today’s style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart’s Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together. 

I love cookbooks, so it's no surprise that I absolutely love this book. I'm always looking for new snacks to try and new appetizers. This book is truly amazing. It is 256 pages long and is full of wonderful recipes and beautiful photos. There are a few things in this book that I won't touch...but there are many that I love and cannot wait to make again.


*Disclaimer*
I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.  

Reservations for two

A culinary concoction of taking chances and finding love in the most delectable places
 
 
Food writer-turned-restaurateur Juliette D’Alisa has more than enough on her plate. While her trip to Provence might have unlocked new answers to her grandmother’s past, it’s also provided new complications in the form of Neil McLaren, the man she can’t give up. 
 
Juliette and Neil find romance simple as they travel through Provence and Tuscany together, but life back home presents a different set of challenges. Juliette has a restaurant to open, a mother combating serious illness, and a family legacy of secrets to untangle – how does Neil, living so far away in Memphis, fit into to her life? 
 
As she confronts an uncertain future, Juliette can’t help but wish that life could be as straightforward as her chocolate chip cookie recipe. Can her French grandmother’s letters from the 1940’s provide wisdom to guide her present? Or will every new insight create a fresh batch of mysteries?

*My Wife's Thoughts*

I requested this book for my wife to review because she was looking for a new book to read. As we were browsing the site looking for a book, she had me stop on this one because it peaked her interest. 

If you are looking to read a good romance, then you might just like this book.  Hillary Manton Lodge did a great job with detailing in this book. My wife said she enjoyed reading about the different culture. The recipes in this book are really good too.

*Disclaimer*

I received this book free from bloggingforbooks.com in exchange for my honest opinion. 

Daily Painting-A Book Review

A unique system for jump-starting artistic creativity, encouraging experimentation and growth, and increasing sales for artists of all levels, from novices to professionals.
  
Do you want to bring the joy back into your art?

Have you landed in a frustrating rut? Are you having trouble selling paintings in galleries, getting bogged down by projects you can’t seem to finish or abandon, or finding excuses to avoid working in the studio? Author Carol Marine knows exactly how you feel—she herself suffered from painter’s block, until she discovered “daily painting.” The idea is simple: do art (usually small) often (how often is up to you), and if you’d like, post and sell it online. Soon you’ll find that your block dissolves and you’re painting work you love—and more of it than you ever thought possible! 

With her encouraging tone and useful exercises, Marine teaches you to:
-Master composition and value
-Become confident in any medium
-Choose subjects wisely 
-Stay fresh and loose 
-Photograph, post, and sell your art online
-Become connected to the growing movement of daily painters around the world

-My Review-

This is a wonderful book packed full of valuable information. I looked through the book and immediately. I don't paint(very well lol), but I requested this book for a young teen who at the moment has beaten her cancer! She loves to paint and it wonderful at it. I thought she would enjoy this book. 

Disclaimer-I received this book free from bloggingforbooks.org in exchange for my honest review.