EmpowerMoms

Each chapter is a couple pages long and includes a scripture reference at the top of every chapter. There are 25 total chapter. They include letting go of mom guilt, seeking balance, time management, forgiveness, finding room to breathe-to name a few.

This book has a beautiful cover and ribbon bookmark; making it the perfect gift for any mom!

I’ve read other books by this author and have really enjoyed them-including this one! Lots of good advice, stories and scriptures included.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the book
Do you feel like you’re drowning in the everyday stress-pool? . . .

Wish you could make busy-ness a business so you’d be a millionaire? . . .

Welcome to the maternal order of slightly sagging sisters of the ‘hood. The motherhood.

With her own offbeat brand of wit and near-wisdom, popular inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of moms drowning in the churning stress-pool of busyness. In her beloved mom-to-mom, grin-provoking style, Coty offers empathy, laughs, real-life stories, practical parenting survival tips, and fresh biblical insights to help you hear Papa God’s still, small voice through life’s chaos.

Whether you’re struggling with stress related to attitude, time-management, guilt trips, patience, or something in between. . .this humor-filled volume will deliver a much-needed smile and equip you with simple-to-implement tips for attaining the peace we all crave—the peace that passes all understanding.

About the author

Debora M. Coty is a popular humorist, speaker, and award-winning author of numerous inspirational books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to be Stressed line. Deb considers herself a tennis junkie and choco-athlete (meaning she exercises just so she can eat more chocolate). A retired piano teacher and orthopedic occupational therapist, Debora currently lives, loves, and laughs in central Florida with her husband, Chuck, and three grandbuddies and one grandprincess.

Readers can connect with Debora M. Coty via her website, deboracoty.com, or on Facebook (AuthorDeboraCoty), Twitter (DeboraCoty) and Instagram (DeboraCoty).

No one is immune to stress, least of all moms. That’s why Debora M. Coty, author of the best-selling Too Blessed to be Stressed series decided it was time to write an edition specifically addressing the stresses and needs in the daily life of moms. In Too Blessed to be Stressed for Moms (Shiloh Run Press, an imprint of Barbour Publishing), Deb offers empathy, laughs, real-life stories, practical parenting survival tips, and fresh biblical insights to help frazzled moms of all ages hear God’s still, small voice through life’s chaos.

To celebrate the release of Too Blessed to Be Stressed for Moms and to bless a mom that needs to de-stress, Deb is giving away a “Take a Day for Mom” $75 VISA Cash Card. The card can be used by a mom for a day of pampering or just getting away and enjoying a day to herself. Do you need a day away or know a mom who does? (Is that a trick question?) Then, enter the giveaway and share it with all your friends. (Another little secret… you don’t have to prove you are a mom in order to win!)

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“Proximity” by Traci Hunter Abramson

I really enjoyed this story! It had a good steady pace with lots of great scenes and characters. I really enjoyed the main character Tia and how she loved her small town and was always so friendly and helpful to others.

I would consider it more of a drama and not very suspenseful though because I knew who the “bad guy” was the entire story (I was right). I still enjoyed reading it though!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Tia Parker always seems to fall for the wrong guy. But when she meets Evan Spence at a friend’s wedding, it seems like she’s finally found Mr. Right. Their spark is undeniable, but reality may extinguish any hope for a future: they are separated by thousands of miles. As the couple struggles with the pitfalls of pursuing romance long-distance, Tia is taken off guard by a new arrival in town. Colby Farren is handsome and charming and has made it clear he’s interested in Tia. Yet despite his obvious infatuation, Tia can’t seem to get Evan out of her mind. Caught between the attention of two very different men, her complicated love life is soon eclipsed by much more sobering concerns. A break-in at her apartment is just the first in a series of bizarre events, each bringing her one step closer to a dangerous liaison. And knowing who to trust could be a matter of life and death.

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Biography
Traci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study-abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas for suspense novels as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She has gone on to write a number of bestselling suspense novels that have consistently been nominated as Whitney Award finalists. She considers shoes an optional accessory which became evident when she won her first three Whitney Awards in 2013 (Code Word), 2014 (Deep Cover), and 2016 (Failsafe.) She currently lives in Virginia with her family where she enjoys sports, travel, writing, and coaching high school swimming.

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“Seeking Mr. Dependable: The Jane Austen Pact” by Cami Checketts

Great steady pace, loved the characters Brooke and Ryker in this story. There was romance, drama, suspense… all wrapped up into one story that was quick to read. A crazy ex, an intense grizzly bear, clean romance… whats not to like about this book??!

I’m glad Brooke acknowledged that although she made the “Jane Austen pact” with her friends, shes more realistic about men and romance. I have read many books by this author and enjoyed this one as well!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
A broken-hearted Romeo. A wrongly-accused woman. Can he keep her safe if she puts her life in his hands? Brooke Isaacson’s ex-fiancé pulls a gun on her and she has no choice but to run. When she runs straight to Wyoming and into the arms of Ryker Redland, she’s not sure if she’s found her Mr. Dependable or found the biggest heartbreak of her life. A deserted cabin and a territorial grizzly tracking them will either bring them together or be their death sentence.

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“A Secret to Die For” by Lisa Harris

Fast paced, clean drama with some romance. Both character Grace and Nate have experienced heartache and drama in their lives. Their paths cross when a killer takes down Grace’s client. The killer thinks Grace knows the deceased secrets so Nate and Grace must work together to solve the case and keep from getting killed.

I loved the dynamics and personality of both main characters and how they worked together and talked about their past. I enjoyed the story line and read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. The ending wasn’t predictable or expected. I really enjoyed it!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Psychologist Grace Callahan has no idea that she has a secret–one worth killing for. But when she finds out one of her clients has been murdered, she quickly realizes that the computer security specialist wasn’t simply suffering from paranoia.

Detective Nate Quinn has just been cleared for active duty after a bombing killed eighteen people, including his partner, and left him dealing with PTSD. His first case back on the job involves the murder of Stephen Shaw, and his only lead turns out to be an old friend, Grace Callahan–and her life is in grave danger. Someone believes Shaw gave his psychologist information before he died. Information they are willing to kill for.

With her signature pulse-pounding suspense, Lisa Harris takes readers deep into the heart of fear in this race against the clock.

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This book is a large (8.5×11) hard cover book which includes 9 different VeggieTales stories. It includes lots of great bright pictures on every page! Although the description says this book is geared towards ages 3-6; my 8 year old loved it because he could read thru the stories himself. Younger kids will need these stories read to them.

We love VeggieTales stories and story collection will stay on our bookshelf to read again and again.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the book:
Perfect for an on-the-go storytime or a fast bedtime reading for sleepy kids, Very Veggie 5-Minute Stories brings fans a new collection of nine VeggieTales adventures. As the Veggie cast stumbles and springs through hilarious scenarios, children will learn values such as being patient, being responsible, loving others, and doing their best. Full-color illustrations accompany the stories and will hold the attention of the read-to-me set. Ages 3-6 years. grades k-1.

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