Let's Sew Together

It's summer. Kids have hours on end to occupy. And moms may need a little inspiration to keep them entertained. Look no further. Just choose what you feel in the mood for. Do you want to make cozy and completely personalized slippers? How about a one of a kind 'around the world' map? Want to play house? You can spend the day making doll house pillows or a plaid a-frame tent. Feeling hungry? Why not make an entire spread of fabric foods, and the dishes to accompany it!? And if that's not enough, there are necklaces, hide-a-pockets, bows, garlands, and so much more. So step inside and let your imagination soar! I think this book is reallllly cute! The projects are absolutely adorable. And there are projects for boys and girls alike . I think it's great how simple the ideas are, in that an experienced seamstress could turn these into amazing, and the beginner could feel undaunted enough to give them a try. I think the adult assisting will enjoy this as much as the child! I can't wait to get started on some of these ideas. I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Petit Collage -Lorena Siminovich

Who needs a burst of inspiration, when it's been provided for them?! This book is full of fun-inspired projects to add life and charm to your kid spaces. From feathered friend growth charts to the cutest bunny wall clock you've probably ever seen. There's a simple doll house, and a cute mailbox! What kid doesn't love getting mail?! With a very basic craft supply list, you can go crazy in creating these fun projects. And just to boost your confidence, there are detailed step by step guides throughout the book and pages of templates! So go crazy, get crafty! I think this book is really cute. So many fun ideas made really simple. The author must understand moms generally don't have lots of extra time. These ideas are really fun and will look different in every home depending on the supplies each family chooses for their particular space. As someone who is always collaging things, I find it fun to get fresh inspiration from other creative minds. Great addition to my craft room library! I received this book free in exchange for an honest review from the publishers.

The mix and match guide to companion planting

Monoculture, polyculture, permaculture, just three types of agriculture that are used by farmers and gardeners today. And all three described in this book. Along with a miriad of other useful bits of information. Like choosing soil materials, climates, lunar gardening, and manure. And that's just the introduction. After gleaning what you need you then move into a creative and helpful guide to gardening. With the pages spilt Up into three sections, it's not only easy use use, it's fun! If you can mix and match, you can use this book. Matching the three sections according to their components in order to not only grow in your garden, but grow well! I think this book is great! I am not a gardener at this time in my life, but plan to be in the next phase, so I thought I'd glean all the information I could in the meantime. This is a great book for a beginner. The book is so informative and well laid out. It's pleasing to the eye which is very important for my learning type. And their system for helping you choose companion plants is incredibly easy and helpful. Really great book I'd tell other gardeners about. I received this book free from the publishers in exchange for an honest review .

My Bedtime Story Bible- Jean E. Syswerda & Danial Howarth

Snuggle in and watch the bible come to life! Flip through page after page full of charming artwork and your favorite stories. And after you enjoy the story, see what cozy piece of advice is offered on each page. What a great way to fall asleep. I think think this book is really cute! I would not however call it a bible, but rather bedtime bible stories. I think the stories are the perfect length for a wild toddlers attention span at the end of the night. And I think the illustrations are very nicely done. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review from the publisher.

Modern pioneering- Georgia Pellegrini

Calling all do-it-yourself'ers, gardeners, culinary enthusiasts and think outside the box'ers. This is the book for you! Now, it's up to you to decide which page will suit your fancy at any given moment. Do you want to make a watermelon keg for your next party, fashion some new glassware out of your empty beer bottles, devour some beet marshmallows or make a press for your flowers? Well that's just the beginning of the things you will learn to do in this book. You will find dozens of delicious recipes, great gardening tips, home improvement projects and a lot more! And all inside a tastefully done, creativly laid out, full color book that's pleasing in every way. This is a great book! Even better than I had anticipated. There are so many fun things to do. Tons of great recipes. And a whole manner of creative ideas. I love the look and feel of the book. It's very pleasing to the creative eye, but practical as well, it is definetly the kind of book I'd encourage friends to buy, or for me to purchase as a gift. Very well done! I received this book free in exchange for an honest review by the publishers.

Seasons of Tomorrow

After experiencing many trials in her life, Rhoda Byler is finally starting to feel like things may be going as planned. She is with the man her hearts wanted all along, her canning is going well, and the farm seems successful. But things can never be quiet too long. An illness in the family causes a lot of worry, and Leah, seeking after an englisher, friend of the family or not, is threatening the whole community that's just settled in Maine. And as Rhoda moves on, she also feels regret for the past, was she too harsh on Jacob? Is it her fault he is not communicating with them? With all that's going in when will they finally experience peace? When will this new journey finally show them what it's about? When I read the third book in this series, I actually had no idea a fourth was in the works. I felt that the end of the third was sufficient, but I did have to use my imagination to make a more conclusive ending. I was so excited to see a fourth one come out. I have enjoyed this whole series. I love all her twists and turns and depth of story. As well as her complex characters. Another great book by Mrs. Woodsmall in my opinion. I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Quilted Heart

It's St. Charles, 1865, the home of Maren, Emilie & Caroline . They are three very different women, with pasts as diverse as they are. Yet they all find comfort in the quilting circle. Here is a place to let their worries and joys be known. It's just the kind of healing each ot them needs. Mona, a transplant from Denmark, is feeling homesick and lovesick. So far from her family, and left all alone after a marriage proposal goes awry, she is glad to find a second family in the Bratrnbergs. Content to do her work until she can buy passage home, she is very unprepared for the man the Lord brings into her life. Will this change everything? Emilie loves working for her fathers store. Especially because he is all she has. And with her father sending her to school, she has little time for anything else, least of all love. Then why is she so charmed by an old childhood friend, just returned. How will this effect the life her father has laid out for her? Caroline is still trying to deal with the fact that her husband will never return home from the war. Heartbroken and beaten down, she deicides she'd like to try a new adventure to relieve her mind of its troubles. Then why is she finding the once prickly confederate soldier so entrancing? Could he be what she needs to mend her heart? I have to say, I didn't love this book. But I think that's due to discovering, while reading this book that I don't love novellas. The story progresses too fast for me and then begins to feel unrealistic. I would however still recommend this book to another, as a lighthearted and quick read. The was nothing in it for me that was profound, but again, a cute quick read. It Would be especially great for a teenager who is looking to join the current fad in reading romance novels. This of course would be a much better alternative to what everyone else is reading.