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Your Life Your Way

November 12th, 2008

Author: Lynn Hull and Julie Molnerwww.essentialguideforwomen.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos In Your Life, Your Way authors Lynn Hull and Julie Molner spark the movement toward an enlightened you. Hull and Molner have developed lucrative careers in life coaching and are well versed in the art of living full, purposeful lives. They created Your Life, Your Way to guide women who are fifty and older into the realization of who they are while leading them to the identification of core values and beliefs. Through the use of journaling and written or meditative exercises, the reader becomes acquainted... Read More

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

November 12th, 2008

Author: EllynAnne Geiselwww.andrewsmcmeel.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos EllynAnne Geisel, author of the Apron Book, gives us Apronisms: a small and tidy book brimming with wisdom. Flip through the hand-held little treasure and allow it to impart words like “Enjoy yourself it’s later than you think,” or “Happiness is good health and a bad memory.” Often we are encouraged to celebrate the simple— embrace the minutes that if allowed to progress unnoticed, will do just that and then disappear— Geisel feeds the reader morsels of sound advice framed in the insights she’s... Read More

She Came From Heaven

November 12th, 2008

Author: Rosanne Pellicanewww.outskirtspress.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos She came from heaven. Often people—-and dogs (that\’s right, dogs) —show up when you least expect them, like angels adrift in search of a purpose. They enter one\’s life and set to work sustaining and loving, reassuring and guiding. Few would deny that there is a transcending bond between pet and owner; when the match is right it is definitely a heavenly creation and serves to soothe the beast-like qualities in both. Author Rosanne Pellicane shares her tale of one such match, unlikely and untimely... Read More

The Apron Book: Making , Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

November 10th, 2008

Author: EllynAnne Geiselwww.apronmemories.com Reviewed By: Dotsie Bregel EllynAnne does a remarkable job of sharing all there is to know and appreciate about the aprons of yesteryear. She includes stories about the women who wore them and some of their mouthwatering recipes. You\’re going to wish you could feast at their tables. The book is beautifully illustrated with aprons that will take you back to the everyday and holidays of the 50s, 60s and 70s. You\’ll feel appreciation for the women in your past who adorned them and will be surprised by all the nostalgic images that come... Read More

Skinny Songs

October 14th, 2008

Author: Heidi Roizenwww.skinnysongs.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Skinny Songs: Tune in. Tone up. Trim down. Freshen-up your workout, rev-up your energy and prepare to have some fun! If you\’re anything like me you have an extensive arsenal (that is twenty or thirty CDs deep) to assist with losing extra pounds, keeping yourself motivated and making progress towards the healthiest you possible; this is a nice addition to your reserve of “weapons.” Anything that makes the whole process more enjoyable, lighter—easier—is a must-have. Selections like Skinny Jeans and Use it to... Read More

Perfect

October 14th, 2008

Author: P C McCulloughwww.pcmccullough.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos P C McCullough, author of Perfect, gives us the tale of middle-aged Miranda who is searching for meaning in her life. Miranda sets to work rearranging and discarding the pieces of her life that aren’t working but in the process becomes disillusioned and confused. Fortunately for Miranda her predicament is nothing that a good therapist and supportive friends won’t cure and she draws from both of them the strength to keep searching for happiness. The undertaking of new endeavors and projects is seldom easy; Miranda’s... Read More

Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children

October 14th, 2008

Author: Allison Bottkewww.AllisonBottke.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos We know it\’s not going to be easy, this business of parenting; it is a test of our will, our patience, our resolve—but with it comes the ultimate expressions of love. Parenting is an awesome, complex and daunting, task. Things go wrong, mistakes are made, learning occurs—all with the hope that there will be growth and a deeper understanding as our relationships with our children evolve. But sometimes circumstances do not unfold this way, and a child may go astray; so far that they are pitifully hard to reach. If... Read More

Hot Issues, Cool Choices

October 14th, 2008

Author: Sandra McLeod Humphreywww.stopbullyingnow.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Author Sandra McLeod Humphrey has written Hot Issues, Cool Choices for girls and boys ages ten and up. This compilation of fictional scenarios gives the young student an opportunity to reflect on circumstances that may arise with their peers, thereby giving them a chance to arrive at possible solutions before they find themselves face-to face with those circumstances. The concept is a good one; teachers and parents realize that most of the decision making that children in this age group are engaged in is happening... Read More

The Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener, World

September 30th, 2008

Author: Diane MacEachernwww.biggreenpurse.com/ Reviewed By: Dotsie Bregel Diane MacEachern shares a wealth of knowledge about her area of expertise – going green. She believes women have the purchasing power to help solve our environmental issues. Diane offers concrete recommendations for making the best buying decisions that benefit our environment. Whether you are new to the topic, or have been doing your part for the sake of Mother Earth for years, this remarkably comprehensive book is for you. It can be used as a resource to reference on occasion, or it can be read cover to cover. It... Read More

Grandparents Rock: The Grandparenting Guide for the Rock-N-Roll Generation

September 30th, 2008

Author: Pat Burnswww.grandparentsrock.com Reviewed By: Dotsie Bregel Boomers are embracing grandparenting with open arms. According to Pat Burns, grandparenting is all about pure love so it’s no surprise that baby boomers are knocking themselves out by sharing the love with our youngest generation. Grandparents Rock includes a compilation of stories written by grands across the country. Each story allows you a glimpse into the lives of fun activities and travel that are keeping relationships alive and flourishing. The writers address topics such as shortening the distance with out of town grandchildren.... Read More