Christmas Love Letters From God Book Review

Title: Christmas Love Letters From God

Author: Glenys Nellist and Rachel Clowes

Genre: Christian, Children's, Christmas, Bible Stories,

Plot: Telling the Christmas story of Jesus' birth is a long-held tradition and this book is a beautiful new addition. Beginning with Isiah's prophecy and ending with the Wise Men, this book covers the classic tale in a lovely new way for children.

Written in a story form with poetry and a short verse that children could memorize if they wanted, this little gem will delight children everywhere and the best part is the little letters from God accompanying each story that can personalized by adding the child's name. And at the back is a longer envelope for the child to write their very own letter to God. Colorful, unique and just right for the targeted age range. This is a Christmas gift you will want to get and then share with everyone you know.

Likes/Dislikes: The targeted age range is 4-7 year olds, so my almost 3 year old was interested in the pictures and the love letters but didn't want to sit still long enough for the whole story to be read. That's okay; I intend to save it for her and her sister. The colors are all bright and lovely with cute animals and little embellishments like holly on one page, etc. and the stories were short, simple and sweet. I liked the Bible verse and the poetry bits particularly. The pictures had a sort of felt cut out look to them which seemed odd to me but they weren't weird like other books I've read. All in all, very cute.

Rating: G-5 and up. Highly recommended.

Date Review Written: October 6th, 2016

I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publishers in exchange for an honest review. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

The Big Bang Theory 10.3

Working under the intense pressure of a two month deadline,the guys put in late hours and lots of coffee. At least, Howard and Leonard do. Sheldon refuses to touch the stuff until the Flash convinces him to try an energy drink. Once it wears off, the guys are even more annoyed by a very distracted Sheldon.

Amy and Penny attend a geologist;s party and are the only ones to show up while Raj helps a worried Bernadette try to set up her nursery while battling hormonal mood swings and concerns over whether she'll be a good mom or not.

I Wish He Had Come With Instructions Book Review

Title: I Wish He Had Come With Instructions

Author: Mike Bechtle

Genre: Nonfiction, Christian, Relationships, Marriage, Men, Humor,

Plot: The differences between men and women has fueled many books and movies, some to make fun of those differences and some to try to solve them. In that regard, this boo isn't any different than another relationship book, but it is unique in that it's by a man for women to learn how to appreciate those differences and live with them rather than a manual on ho to change the men in their lives.

With humor, Mr. Bechtle lays down a map to the man's brain and points out the unique differences and the areas that women can influence {habits} and the areas they can't change {genetics and how God wired the man}. If more women understand the differences, accept and appreciate them, more men will find themselves willing to change for their woman. And together, every couple can write their own instruction manual.

Likes/Dislikes: This book really is unique and fell in line with a lot of what my husband says about men, which was nice. And being reminded of the different ways I can appreciate my husband was a timely blessing. It never hurts to run little martial check-ups and remind your husband that he's the number one person in your life, no matter how rough or smooth things are going. But beyond that, this book wasn't anything new and it was excruciatingly repetitive. Copy and paste must've written half this book. Some of the stories were funny but the mind map wasn't a map at all and the chapter on red flags in relationships was completely useless.

Rating: PG-15 and up, mainly for content {its a marriage book}

Date Review Written: September 27th, 2016

I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publishers in exchange for an honest review. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

The Big Bang Theory 10.2

The guys meet with the scary military Colonel who, an engineer himself, is impressed with Howard being the brains behind the project. Sheldon was told not to speak but at this insult to his chosen career, he can't take it and promises to deliver the prototype in two months and smaller than they currently have it. This annoys Leonard and Howard till they see their new work space.

Meanwhile Bernadette is angry that word slipped out at work concerning her pregnancy and is worried that she'll lose her big promotion. Penny and Amy do their best to cheer her up.

The Big Bang Theory 10:1

The Big Bang Theory season 10 picks up whee season 9 left off - more precisely, the day after the gang gets together at dinner with Leonard's estranged parents. Leonard's father and Sheldon's mother left the restaurant together and turned off their phones, causing stress and drama for their sons and amusement for Penny. The next morning there is an awkward breakfast gathering wherein Sheldon asks some pointed questions, as is fitting his character. Meanwhile, Penny goes off to the airport and picks up her parents and brother. This lets us meet her mother and brother for the first time and they are quite entertaining.

And while all that family wedding drama is going on, Howard {still freaked out about the Air Force emailing him} gets a mysterious visitor.

All in all, a very fun start to the tenth season. I'm kinda surprised they did it this way, giving Penny and Leonard two weddings and not fast-forwarding through Bernadette's pregnancy to when she has the baby but we'll see how this all plays out.

A Super Upsetting Cookbook About Sandwiches Book Review

Title: A Super Upsetting Cookbook About Sandwiches

Author: Tyler Kord

Genre: Nonfiction, Cookbook, Sandwiches, Food, Humor,

Plot: Kord is the chef and owner of No. 7 Sub sandwich shop in New York and has his own unique cooking style, coupled with amusing ramblings on life, politics and food {just to name a few}. Teaming up with a very patient editor {we can assume anyways}, Kord presents to us his first cookbook entirely on unique sandwiches and boy, what sandwiches these are!

Divided into the following categories of Beef, Chicken, Sausage, Broccoli/Cauliflower/Asparagus, Muchin, Fried Things with Gooey Sauces, Seafood Explosions, Vegetable Purees, Meatloaf, and Veggie Burgers along with three additional categories for things to put into the sandwiches, this is a very well laid out book with lots of wonderful pictures to accompany the tasty recipes. So fry up some broccoli, put on some music and make an amazing sandwich.

Likes/Dislikes: While homeschooling moms will and should take a marker to the foul language scattered about before letting their junior chefs delve in, this book was overall very good and hilarious. Many of the recipes looked delicious, especially Chutzpah Express and Bacon Von Braunhut. I haven't yet made one of these recipes but when I next go grocery shopping, I'll hunt down the ingredients and hopefully try something new and delicious.

Rating: PG-15 and up, mainly for reading level and language.

Date Review Written: August 31st, 2016

I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publishers in exchange for an honest review. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.