Stargazing for Dummies a Review

May 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
Stargazing

I have a confession to make, I chose to review Stargazing For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) it was actually for my husband. The boys have been fascinated with the stars and I thought this would be a great book for the family to enjoy. So here is the guest post by my husband, Frank Barrett. ( It's probably one of the best book reviews ever written on Be Your Best Mom, but don't tell him I said that!) Stargazing for Dummies: Book Review From the make everything easier series is the … [Read more...]

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Mom, I’m Not A Kid Anymore: Book Review

May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Author Sue Sanders lived not too far from me not so long ago. We briefly met a few times before her family took off and moved to Oregon. I was flattered when she asked if I would review her book Mom, I'm Not a Kid Anymore: Navigating 25 Inevitable Conversations That Arrive Before You Know It. I'm glad she did because as a mom of two boys 7 and 9 I don't know if I would have picked up this book to read for myself. I was wrong in my thinking that I had plenty of time to figure out what, … [Read more...]

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Drinking Diaries : Book Review

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Drinking Diaries

    I never could have turned down an opportunity to review a book called Drinking Diaries: Women Serve Their Stories Straight Up. Lord knows I have a few stories myself and I've seen a few stories unfold right before my eyes.  I was even more curious when I found out that the book was based on a blog.  Leah Odze Epstein and Caren Osten Gerszberg started the drinkingdiaries.com to allow women a safe place to talk about their experiences with alcohol. They found that many … [Read more...]

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Communication Skills for Dummies Review

April 3, 2013 by 3 Comments
Communication Skills for Dummies

Communication Skills For Dummies (For Dummies (Language & Literature)) is my latest For Dummies book review. I picked this book because honestly, who couldn't use a little help communicating? especially, in this day and age when communication is beyond just speaking and writing, it is also writing emails and having video communications with people as well. This book touches on all of those things. Here are some lessons explored in the book: Listen, learn, and communicate: Learn how to … [Read more...]

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Foods That Harm: Foods That Heal Reader’s Digest Book Review

March 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
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Foods that Harm, Foods that Heal, Revised and Updated: The Best and Worst Choices to Treat your Ailments Naturally by Reader's Digest came into my life at just the right time. When I was offered the opportunity to review this book I was very excited. As you all know if you have been reading my blog I'm a serial dieter with some gluten and lactose issue. I'm always seeking new information on what foods actually work for me and help me feel good. I recently began a new fitness program and have … [Read more...]

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