Praises of a Wife and Mommy

  Thank you Naked Nutrition for sending me a dozen Naked Cookies to taste test and review.  I was a smart cookie and allowed my friends and family to also take part in this review so you will hear from several people on the review of this protein filled cookie.   Let's start with packaging... The cookies I received were chocolate chip.  The package was the one you see below.   Visually appealing and the tagline, "premium gluten-free protein cookie with nothing to hide" has a good ring to it.    Once out of the package the cookies look just like cookies.  These cookies are a soft not crunchy type  So on to my friends and family thoughts on this protein cookie: First my husband and his thoughts: For what it is, it accomplishes its purpose well.  It's a health alternative.  Unlike traditional cookies, 1 cookie is enough.  It satisfies a craving without the impulse to grab for another.  To me, that makes it an e...

  If you want to get more involved with your local community, then you’ll be glad to know that this is very easy to do. By supporting your local community you can be sure to feel satisfaction from helping others , while also having the confidence knowing that you are giving up your time for a valuable cause. If you want to find out more, then take a look below. Source: Pexels (CC0 License) Look out for Local Events If possible, you need to try and keep an eye out in the local newspaper for any announcements. It may be that there is a music festival going on, or that someone is hosting an arts exhibition. If this is the case, then you may want to try and do your bit to take part. If you can do this, then you will be able to attract people to the local community and you may even find that you can do your bit to help people who may be in need of an extra pair of hands. Simply attending the events will also help you to boost your local community spirit. Give up your Time There truly a...

  A Prayer for our Country, written by Senate Chaplain Barry Black and illustrated by Kim Holt.   Thank you for reading my review of this amazing little prayer book.   I find power in these words/declarations for our country who needs them.   It is clear to see that this author is a prayer warrior by the words in this book.  Every page you turn is a new powerful line that is helping Heaven come to earth! I love that this book is a fitting book to share for Memorial Day or Independence Day.   I liked to help my kids find something on the page which would represent a scripture.   For instance, "Pleasant words are a honeycomb" is written on a page and is scripture.   Another, "harsh words hurt, while kind words heal" is written in the WORD.   Overall, this book shouts a message of LOVE.   It is a great book to read over and over again!    Thank you Zonderkidz for allowing me to review a...

Thank you Zonderkids and Blinkya for this review opportunity.  I wasn't familiar with Blink until I reviewed this book. According to Blink's website their mission is:  Blink inspires and equips YA readers to lead lives of significance, integrity, and purpose through true stories and fiction that blend imaginative and exciting storytelling and are always uplifting and captivating.    When I started to read this book I thought it was still a part of Zondervan so I continued to wait for a faith portion to come but it did not.   I know realize that Blink is not faith based but rather clean stories for youth.   I would say since this book was still aimed for teens they did not have inappropriate relationships which was nice.  The relationship that did happen they only kissed a handful of times in the story and nothing more was mentioned or inferred for teens going to far which is nice since society tries to sell sex all the time   The st...

  The US is one of the most widely known countries in the whole world. The great influence that it has exerted on the planet even before its discovery by European colonizers makes it a place that everyone wants to visit at least once in their lifetime.  It is important to clarify that it is mostly its cultural domination that makes it such an interesting place to visit. In the cultural sphere we include literature, movies, music, fashion, a can-do attitude and a trendy lifestyle. It is not accidental that most trends start there.  Although the country receives millions of visitors all the time, it is hard and expensive for travelers from continents other than North America to go there. However, it is worth the trouble. So, if you are actually going there any time soon, you will find below 5 things that you should absolutely do in order to enjoy the full American experience.  Visit New York Many people think that New York is the capital of the US. This is false; Washi...

  If you have a teenager, it just may be time to teach them how to cook. While chips, sandwiches, and microwaveable snacks may be tasty, it’s not actually cooking (plus homemade food is the best). As a parent, you want to set up your teenager for success and one of the very best ways to do that would be through teaching them how to cook.  This sets them up for having a very successful adulthood, whether they go to college or straight to work. Cooking, in the long run, is far cheaper then those easy-to-heat-up microwaveable meals too. So, how exactly can you get started on getting your kid to want to cook? Here are some helpful tips! Image credit  Why Teaching Your Teenager to Cook is Important and How to Get Them Interested in It Cooking is a skill that everyone should learn. It can be a lot of fun, and it will give you the chance to bonding time whether it be alone, with family members, or even with friends. If you have not taught your teenager how to cook yet, then ju...

     The first interview is a significant milestone for your teenager as it helps them find out if they are ready to take on the world of work. In addition, it is a chance for them to make a good impression and show that they can handle the responsibilities of a job. Since it’s such a big step, many parents are trying their best to get involved in preparing their children for this next step. If your teen has an extensive interview coming, you can do a few things to help them prepare for it – and here are several of the best tips to assist you and your teenager so that they can make the most out of their time to shine. Help Them to Pick Out an Outfit  When it’s time for your teen to start looking for a job , they might need your help picking out an outfit. This is crucial not only because teenagers might be embarrassed by their choices but also because it will help them feel confident and comfortable in front of their interviewer. When they are ready to go out, there ...