EmpowerMoms

The Husband Maker is book 1 in the “The Husband Maker” series of books by Karey White. I really enjoyed reading this book but thought it would have a better ending. Even though it’s a book in a series, I was actually mad how it just ended abruptly, so of course I will have to read book 2 and 3 to see how Charlotte’s love life ends up.

The story line was good and I loved the characters Charlotte and her friends, as well as hearing about all the old boyfriends. I really liked her boyfriend Kyle and his family.

Don’t read this unless you have the time to read all 3 Husband Maker books together because you will be hooked on Charlotte’s life and wondering what’s going to happen next. This book was a clean, romantic fiction book.

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

Amazon Book Description:
Charlotte’s a girl with nicknames. She may not love being called Charles or Chuck, but the hardest nickname to take is the one she was given in college, the one that’s followed her now for too many years. They call her “the husband maker” and sadly, it fits. Every guy she’s dated since high school has gone on to marry the next girl they date. Not two or three girls down the road. The very next one.
Is she doing something wrong or is she just cursed?
When Kyle Aldsworth enters the picture and sweeps her off her feet, Charlotte begins to hope that maybe she’s not destined to be single forever. A senator’s son with political aspirations of his own, Kyle’s wealthy, handsome, and in need of a wife. Will Charlotte be disappointed yet again, or will she finally be able to make a husband for herself?

This book is about 3 Christian LDS women who struggle with Infertility. This story was an emotional book-some happy and some sad parts which made it very real. I personally have had 3 miscarriages after having my 2 boys, so I could relate to some of the emotion and sadness that these ladies expressed during this book.

They were able to find friendship and hope within their individual circumstances, even though some of the women didn’t find their “happily ever after” before the book. I enjoyed reading this book and it made me grateful for my kids and friendships with others.

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

Amazon Book Description:
Infertility stinks. No one knows that better than Megan. After six years of insanity-inducing hormone drugs and desperate prayers, all she has to show for her efforts are enough negative pregnancy tests to fill a bassinet. All around her women are accidentally getting pregnant—like her star piano student—while Megan remains hopelessly barren. Megan’s never felt so alone. But she’s not the only one struggling. Christina has just entered the world of infertility, made worse by the fact her husband isn’t ready to be a father. Their marriage, already hanging in the balance, is being torn apart. Then there’s Kyra, the mother of a precocious three-year-old. She’s shocked to be struggling with secondary infertility. A baby is priceless, but sometimes Kyra feels like she’s being forced to choose which commandment to keep: stay out of debt, or multiply and replenish the earth. When Megan and Christina are assigned as Kyra’s visiting teachers, they all realize that what you see isn’t necessarily what’s beneath the surface. Some secrets aren’t worth the cost of keeping them.

I got this BRAND NEW Jillian Michael’s dvd last night since I pre-ordered it and have amazon prime.

This dvd comes with 3 workouts-Core, Upper Body and Lower Body. She suggests doing 1 workout 2x per week. For example, Core workout on Monday and Thursday. Upper Body on Tuesday and Friday. and Lower Body on Wednesday and Saturday. (Or whatever 2 days you want.)

My first impression of the video was that my eyes needed to adjust because the filming seemed “jerky” or something. Not a deal breaker-just seemed weird and I thought I would mention it.

I did UPPER BODY this morning which was 33 minutes-it included a warm up and cool down.

Jillian was with 2 other girls in this workout. One girl was showing advanced moves and the other one showing less intense moves. I am not going to say beginner moves, because this workout is NOT FOR BEGINNERS! I would consider myself intermediate and it was fun but challenging for me.

Upper Body has 4 circuits total. You repeat the moves 2 times, then do a 1 min cardio HIIT, then move on to the next circuit.
You will need a set of hand weights, maybe 2 sets-heavy and light.

This dvd is challenging but doable-like I said its not for beginners. I did a one arm burpee!!

I really like that the last 2 workout dvds (this one and Beginner Shred) have been “family friendly”. Meaning she isn’t screaming at you or cussing so I can do her workouts with my family around. She is still very motivating and encouraging-I can tell she loves what she’s doing!

I can’t wait to do the other 2 workouts on this dvd. You won’t be disappointed in this workout! You can buy it here: