Archive for May 14, 2015

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Book Review: The House at Riverton

The House at RivertonKate Morton473 pagesKindle editionFrom the Publisher:The House at Riverton is a gorgeous debut novel set in England between the wars. Perfect for fans ofDownton Abbey, it is the story of an aristocratic family, a house, a mysterious death…

Book Review: Mary, Martha and Me

Mary, Martha and MeCamille Fronk Olson96 pageshard copy editionFrom the Publisher:In this brief and engaging work on Jesus' interactions with Mary and Martha of Bethany, Olson shows her chops as a professor of biblical studies (she teaches at Brigham Young…

Weekend Wrap Up: 14

I hope you had a good Mother's Day Weekend.  My favorite gift was this little necklace, inspired by my list of ideas.  (I didn't even think my husband read this blog!). It's an R for Reading and Running.  And has…

Book review: Fat girl

Fat Girl: how to let go of your weightSusan Bodiker45 pagesARC through NetgalleyFrom the Publisher:When you look in the mirror what do you see? If you’re like most of us, it’s not the accomplished woman you’ve become but the fat girl…

Summer Reading Programs

Summer is almost here!  Who's ready?  I'll be honest. I'm looking forward to not working at the school this summer. I'm looking forward to some good early morning runs with my sister and my friends. Those weeks between now and…

Throw Back Review: Centsible Meals

Thursdays I try to feature a "throw back" review from my old blog.  I have so many books that I posted and loved on my old reading spot. I'm throwing back to join them all together. Centsible MealsLorae Bowden96 pageshard…

Book Review: Lean Habits for Lifelong Weight Loss

Lean Habits for Lifelong Weight LossGeorgie Fear208 pageskindle editionFrom the Publisher:Lean Habits isn't about quick-fixes, restrictive dieting or calorie-counting. The four staples of lean living are all about adjusting your relationship with food so you can eat what you want, when…

Book Review: Skinny Habits

Skinny Habits, The 6 Secrets of Skinny People Bob Harper192 pages ARC from NetgalleyFrom the Publisher:In Bob Harper’s #1 New York Times bestselling book The Skinny Rules, the trusted trainer and coach of NBC’s The Biggest Loser laid out the twenty nonnegotiable eating rules for getting…

Weekend Wrap Up: 13

Just finished up a great weekend.  Friday was the walk-a-thon at our school.  Just look at my girl go!  She's a running girl, just like her momma! My second grader really wanted me to come, so we decided to go…