Arizona author Robin Reynolds has put together a book titled Life to the Max: Maxims for A Great Life by a Dog named Max, based on philosophy she’s learned from her dog Max.

Reynolds’ inspiration to write the award-winning book was provided by the family dog, an Airedale Terrier rescue named Max. The book follow’s Max as he and his family deal with issues of abandonment, rescue, friendship, adoption, love, illness, aging and loss.
Reynolds has provided some cute “long-term investment” tips for dealing with the recent economic turmoil:
~ Capitalize on the bond market. If you’re looking for a great investment with …read more

I’m excited to see the movie Julie & Julia, which comes out in the United States tomorrow, though I might have to wait a few weeks until the kids are in school and I have an afternoon to myself to do it!

Based on two separate books — Julie Powell’s Julie & Julia, and iconic celebrity chef Julia Child’s book My Life in France — the movie (and Powell’s book, which is what the movie is based on), chronicles Powell’s attempt at making every recipe in Child’s cookbook, The French Chef, in one year and blogging about it (and to …read more

If you’re single, past 25, and wondering what the heck is wrong with you…. (which you absolutely should NOT be wondering!) I have the book for you. This delightful and charming little book will help you laugh at yourself and all the insanity in obsessing about marriage and relationship. I love books that make you laugh, and this is definitely one.

I’m giving away a copy of The Panic Years, so if you’d like to win, please leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, July 22nd. I’ll choose a winner at random and announce the lucky girl …read more

If you work in a “cube,” those generic grey workspaces, you will definitely find Cube Chic of interest! In it, the author takes the average cube and spruces it up to totally transform its look. There are great examples of how you can do this, and none of them cost too much or are so outlandish that your boss will object. (Of course, before you decorate your cube you should always ask your boss first!)

Some of the ideas included are a pub, tiki cube, mod, glam, and golf cube.
I’m giving away a copy of the book Cube …read more

Looking for alternatives for conventional dog care? Check out Eco Dog: Healthy Living for Your Pet.

The 120-page book offers a bunch of planet-friendly, natural tips and how-tos, from how to make a lemon flea tonic or rosemary shampoo to how to make your own homemade dog jerky (no preservatives and you know exactly what’s in it!). It touches briefly on why it’s important to feed high-quality foods, and includes a recipe for a homemade meatloaf for dogs.
It also includes information on potential and hidden dangers with conventional pet foods and tools, but it doesn’t leave you on your own: it …read more

Did you enter the contest for the book Simple Pleasures? I got quite a few wonderful comments about this contest, and I think it’s because in this busy world we are all looking for just a few moments to give us peace. I hope this book is able to do that for our winner! And the winner is….
Amber G.!

Amber said, “This sounds like a book that could put a smile on my face and help me appreciate what I have in life instead of stressing about the small stuff.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself! …read more

What better gift to give someone than “darn good advice”? Today, I’ve got a fun giveaway with the book Darn Good Advice Baby. Here’s a description:
Need someone to tell it like it is? Then you’ve come to the right place. Jan Faull has taught parent education for more than 25 years and pulls no punches when it comes to the subject of babies. If you don’t understand why your baby cries, you don’t know whether to breast feed or bottle feed, or can’t imagine ever getting a good night’s sleep again, then you can profit from these commonsense …read more

Recently, I attended a launch event for a hot new book, aptly titled, How to Love Like a Hot Chick – as I aspire to be one, I was intrigued!
By Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent, the book defines a “Hot Chick” as a confident, passionate, honest woman…well, that’s me. Maybe I already am one!
Delusions aside, this is a really fun book filled with feisty humor that will help you figure out what you want, how to get it, and why you shouldn’t settle for anything less.
Considering subjects I’ve written about of late – how much more timely could a title …read more

What’s It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live. In this non-fiction book for ages 9 and up, you’ll read about a teenage girl who began a recycling business, with 100 clients, when she was five. Learn about a boy who started a foundation to bring fresh water to an entire village, at age seven. You will see how kids, like you can make a difference for the environment, help others and even earn some money.
Jill Ammon Vanderwood is the author of four childrens books. She is a mother and grandmother who wants to make a …read more

Sharon Fairclough says:
I would use the book for ideals for my end of the year t-shirt for my pre-k class were thinking about tie dye but this book probablly will have more ideals. Thanks for the giveaway

Well, that’s great, Sharon, because YOU’RE THE WINNER!!