Outlive Your Life - Max Lucado

Outlive your life is Max Lucado's new book. It is a page-turner filled with insight, scriptural reference, and life stories. It is inspirational, motivational, and life changing if you let it be. It can be hard for me to read these kind of books at times, because I can be too cynical, wondering what kind of life the author really lives. I can honestly say I've never been a fan of Max Lucado, not because I didn't care for his work, I just never really gave his work a chance. I haven't finished the book yet, but what I have read I really have enjoyed. I would recommend it to anyone.

I received a copy of this book from booksneeze.com for review.

One Hand, Two Hands

This is a book by Max Lucado for children. It is a simple book, but great for kids. I enjoyed reading it myself, and look forward to reading it to my children. (It is going to be a Christmas gift!) I love the pictures, and think the message is a good one. I would recommend this book to all my friends and readers!  This book shares a great message about prayer, friendship, and our relationship with God. The illustrations are age appropriate, and cute to look at.  The book keeps you wanting to know whats on the next page, if ever a childs books could be a page turner, this is it!

Swagbucks Code!

Check the swidget on the right side of my blog for 7 Swagbucks! This is a great week for swagbucks! If you don't know what Swagbucks are, check out Diane's blog Grocery Shop for Free for a great tutorial!  I collect swagbucks all the time, and they can be redeemed for great stuff, such as gift cards! (Think Christmas!)

National Night Out

I recently participated in a National Night Out Event in my community.  It was an amazing event, with music, dance contests, food, bouncehouses and backpack giveaways.  It was amazing to see all the people come out in the apartment community I live in to celebrate taking back the night and starting the new school year!  The kids were excited to get out and celebrate, the parents were encouraged to win backpacks full of school supplies, and it was great to come together as a community for a common good.  Do your communities celebrate the new school year in any way?

RitaMonti Coffee

"Rita Monti was born in a small town in Italy, where time is at a stand still. Today, she would like to share her best products with you.
Her creations are personally inspired and cared for to bring a touch of Italian taste, and elegance
into your home. She welcomes you to her website, where you will discover exquisite coffee and beautiful hand-painted dinnerware."

This is a description from the website ffor her coffee. Rita Monti sent me a sample of their coffee, which I must say, was a large sample. It contained a can of coffee plus a coffee pod.  I was hesitant to try it, as I recently decided to stop drinking coffee. 

When my mom came to visit, though, I needed coffee to give her, and so the timing was perfect.  I was surprised at the quality of the coffee. It has a rich flavor that doesn't come across too strong, but rather full.  My mom likes her coffee so strong it brings tears to your eyes, and I like my coffee strong, but not so strong it takes like tar.  This coffee has a great balance.  I didn't use the pod, because I don't have that kind of system, but my mom and I enjoyed the coffee.

This product was provided to me free of charge for review. No payment was made for the service, and I was not required to review this product on my blog, but have done so of my own free will.

Giveaway at Frugal Living and living Fun!

The website http://frugallivingandhavingfun.com/ is having a giveaway right now.  She is giving away something from the Carolina Pad website. Check it out!

Review of Dad's Bible

I was given this book to review by booksneeze and I really wasn't sure how I was going to be able to review a bible.  Not that all bibles are the same, but, well, they are at least mostly the same.  The versions differ, the commentary or notes inside differ, the covers differ, but the message is essential the same. I found this bible to be beautiful though. It is one that I am proud to give my husband.  Below is my review of it.


This bible is an incredible bible for fathers! The New Century Version isn't one I'm familiar with, but it is easy to read, and similar to the NIV in many ways. This bible has many notes, some called character notes, some insights, as well as bios on dads in the bible. There is also a set of notes called Walking in Authority. In the beginning of every chapter there is a small section about the chapter, which I find nice for reference. The pages are thin, but not too thin, and they are beautiful, I must say. They have a brownish tint around the edges, as if they are a scroll. It has a beautiful cover and binding. I appreciate that it has a topical index and a small space for taking notes in the back. I just can't wait to give it to my husband for father's day!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com <http://BookSneeze.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”