The Secrets of Gluten-Free Baking by Jillayne Clements ~ #review & #giveaway

“ ‘You will never be able to eat anything with gluten for the rest of your natural life. EVER.’ ”



That’s what my doctor told me while I was sitting in his office with my jaw on

the ground. . . . No wheat, rye, or barley for the rest of my life? No sourdough pancakes or pizza crust? No sprouted wheat bread fresh out of the oven? In my mind, this news equated to no more enjoyment of food.”



When The Secrets of Gluten-Free Baking author Jillayne Clements learned gluten was off the table, her taste buds rebelled. But she soon discovered that gluten-free food can be healthy and delicious! Use her unique whole-foods approach to create



• Cinnamon Rolls

• Buttermilk Biscuits

• Honey Oat Bread

• Potato Rolls

• and more!



Whether you’re on a temporary or a permanent gluten-free diet, learn Jillayne’s tips, preferred ingredients, and secret against-the-grain methods to baking delicious food without gluten. This book blends taste and satisfying nutrition into mouthwatering gluten-free recipes your whole family will enjoy.



Bake your way to better health today!

Review

I am very pleased with this book. The recipes were easy to follow like the multigrain wraps or the Blueberry muffins. The ingredients were those that were easily found in alot of pantries or they could be found at you local grocery store. My only problem with the book is that there was no nutritional values listed after each recipe. Also there were pictures with each recipe to look at to give you an idea on how it was to look like when prepared. 

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Eclair goes to Stella's by Michelle Weidenbenner ~ a fun children's book on Tour & #giveaway

NEW RELEASE........CHILDREN'S BOOK BY MICHELLE WEIDENBENNER



Hi, I’m Éclair and I’m seven. My sister Meggie is two. When mom got sick we had to go live with Stella, my dad’s mom, the one with maroon colored hair. I begged Dad not to make us stay with her because she beat her horse and was going to eat her rooster, but he didn’t believe me. Even after I pretended I was going to barf, he

left us with Stella.



So there we were, Meggie and me, on a strange pink farm with a skinny horse, a mean rooster, and Stinky Stella who

had a living room filled with dead deer heads.



What would she do to us?



Would we end up on her wall too?



Book Reading Age

First – Third grade GIRLS. 5 – 9 year olds






My Review:

A cute and fun book for younger readers.  Just a little warning for some more sensitive children, the grandma "Stella" has animal head on her wall - she hunts and farms so for those who might be over sensitive about animals I thought I should let you know.



Overall a cute and fun story.  Well written with a few minor flow issues at the beginning but otherwise a fun read for younger readers.  A story that teaches children not to judge based on first impressions and misconceptions but to give others a chance to show who they truly are.

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“Do you want to name her?” Stella said. 

I squeezed my eyes to think again. “Star. She looks like a movie star.” 

“I love it.” Stella reached up to give me a high-five. “Star, it is.” 

About the Author

Michelle grew up in the suburbs of Detroit with five brothers.  She enjoys writing her novels and encouraging writers and readers alike. She is living her dream writing stories of real people searching for their dreams and confronting their fears, showing the passion of the characters' plights, often giving her the ability to show the reader the 'other' side of the story. When she is not writing she enjoys life on the tennis court and is known as “Queen of the Rim Shots.”



Her debut novel, CACHE a PREDATOR, a geocaching mystery. was launched in July, 2013 and has been an Amazon best-seller in the crime/thriller category.  Her other works include: Willow, Scattered Links, Kelly’s Story, Eclair Series, and The Vision in a Kiss.  She has won contests in both The Writer’s Journal and The Writer’s Digest. Love is Just a Word (Scattered Links) was a bronze medalist is the 2010 Frasier Contest, a 2011 semi-finalist in the ACFW Genesis Contest, and won the Aspiring Writer’s Contest withe THE READING ROOM, 2013.

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NOW FOR THE AUTHOR'S GIVEAWAY

5 Lucky Winners !!

1st Prize - $25 Amazon.com or Paypal Cash (WW) plus Sterling Silver & Brass Horse Charm Necklace and Signed Eclair Book 

4 more winners will each receive a Signed Eclair Book

(Amazon GC/Paypal Cash open Worldwide - Necklace/Signed books open to US/CA/UK)

Ending on Thursday 25th September at 11.59pm EST

Horse Charm Necklace from Chapman Jewelers, Warsaw, Indiana 

 Sterling Silver and Brass 

Brown Satin Cord - Extends 16" - 18"

(not red cord as shown in image)

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$350 Amazon Gift Code #Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read ~ ends 10/2

Welcome to the $350 Amazon Gift Card Sweepstakes.  This month is full of fun contests, giveaways and new items to win.  Keep reading and looking around Mom Loves 2 Read - you never know what other surprises you will find!

Stop by and say hello to our lovely host blogs, without these bloggers this giveaway would not be possible: 

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One winner will receive a $350 Amazon Gift Card.

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Little Tikes Tree House Swing Set Giveaway Event - ends 9/21

Welcome to the Little Tikes Tree House Swing Set Giveaway Event!

 

We have come together with our hosts Everything Mommyhood and Mom To Bed by 8 to offer our readers a Tree House Swing Set giveaway from Little Tikes.

Special thanks to our co-hosts Budget Earth and Bayou City Mamas.

 

Though summer is nearly over, the fun has not ended.  After a hard day of school and learning, our children

need a place to unwind and expend some energy.  A great place to do that is right in their own backyard.

A backyard “tree” house with swing set that includes a climbing wall, sliding board and more! Kids can climb to the platform two different ways, the climbing wall or by climbing the tree trunk then they can slide down and do it again and again! Your kids will get years of enjoyment from this fun and durable swing set. Perfect for children ages 3-8 years old.

 

 

Features
Lookout tree with steering wheel
Climbing wall
Kids can climb the tree trunk
Grab handles molded into the tree trunk
Fun slide
Swingset extension
Maximum number of kids on climber: 4
Maximum child per swing: 1
Weight limit up to 81lbs. per child
The Tree House Swing Set must be anchored
Accessories included: Anchor kit and 2 Swings
Assembly Required

You can check out Everything Mommyhood's more in depth review with more pictures here - Little Tikes Tree House Swing Set Review.

 

Now for the giveaway!
 

One lucky winner will receive a Little Tikes Tree House Swing Set, retail $499.99.
Open to US Residents, 18 and up only.
One entry per household/IP Address.
Void where prohibited.
Winner will be chosen randomly via the Giveaway Tools entry form and will be emailed.
Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize before a new winner is chosen.
Giveaway ends 9/21/14 at 11:59pm Eastern.

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$200 September Blogger Appreciation #Giveaway 2014 ~ ends 9/30

September is here and with it most kids are back to school and Mom Bloggers are back to the grind of keeping up with our daily blogging.  To celebrate those of us who blog - MDBR is running a $200 Giveaway!  Check it out!

 

Welcome to the $200 September Blogger Appreciation Giveaway 2014 hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews.

 



 

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Prize: One winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift card or a PayPal cash prize (winner's choice)

 



Contest Ends: September 30, 11:59 pm, 2014

 



Open: Internationally

 

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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored, hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.



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Help the Animals not be afraid in Goodnight, Ark by Laura Sassi #review

By Laura Sassi, illustrated by Jane Chapman Published by Zondervan

Beds are ready. 

Food is stored. 

Noah hollers, 

“All aboard!” 



It’s bedtime
on Noah’s ark, but the animals

can’t sleep because of the storm. 



Two by
two, they crowd into Noah’s bed, creating a sticky situation. 

Will Noah
ever get them back to their own beds? 



Climb aboard the ark for this
rollicking, yet ultimately restful bedtime story as Noah finds a way to
make things calm and cozy, even in the midst of a storm.



Review:

What an adorable story!  Little ones will absolutely love to have Goodnight Ark read to them over and over.  Seeing the poor frightened animals climb into bed with Noah because they are scared of a storm, just as many little children are was interesting to my little ones.  They loved seeing that even animals can be frightened of things that scare them too.

 

Children of all ages can relate to being frightened, especially during a storm so this story is one that will engage the interest of both little ones and parents as well.  This is a fun story of the animals on the ark getting into bed
with their grownup during the storm for comfort.  My
kids loved the rhyming words and all of the wonderful, colorful and adorable illustrations.



The story is written in rhyme and is easy and fun to read over and over.  It is not a Bible Story and but a fun fiction story with Noah and animals as the main characters. Even adults will enjoy reading this adorable story.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review through Booklook Bloggers program. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

During Back to School consider the children who are in the hospital

It’s that time of year again, back to school!  Every fall, parents flock to the bus stop to see their kids off to the classroom…for the very first time.  As they watch who was once their precious bundle board the bus, moms and dads may wonder about the challenges that lie ahead.  

Tough teachers…fights with friends…none of these problems are easy, but many parents think this is as bad as it gets.  Unfortunately, others must face the unthinkable: their child is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease.

Imagine: as some families are setting a budget for school supplies, yours is trying to scrape together money for cancer treatments.  While another set of parents feels guilty that they can’t

afford the latest lunchbox, you are crushed with helplessness when you realize the doctors can’t help you without insurance.

All parents want to ease their child’s pain, but what if you can’t?  Bandaging a cut is easy; watching your baby struggle to survive is not.  This is where we come in.  You don’t have to fight this battle alone!

Children’s Hospitals National Foundation (www.chnf.org) raises money and awareness to help children with diseases.  This nonprofit, founded in 2102, organizes charity events and plans hospital visits for volunteers to cheer up patients.  We have also helped fund cancer research to prevent future diagnoses. Check out the Facebook page, (link: https://www.facebook.com/CHNFChildren’s?fref=ts), where you can subscribe to receive more information daily.   

Every little bit helps: from a cup of coffee sold at a fundraiser to a warm smile for a bedridden child, it doesn’t take much to give back!

It may only take a few minutes to read our mission and join the organization…but for our small soldiers, that time can make all the difference.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

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Diary of a Real Payne "Oh Baby" book tour and #Giveaway

 

 

Title: Oh Baby! (Diary of a Real Payne, Book 3) | Author: Annie Tipton | Publication Date: September 1, 2014 | Publisher: Barbour Books | Pages: 195 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 




Summary:  In
this final fabulous release in the Diary of a Real Payne series you’ll
find yourself ROTFL with EJ’s hilarious adventures with a new little
Payne. The Payne family has just adopted a roly-poly package of pudge
with bright eyes and a

sparkling smile. In true sisterly fashion, EJ
can’t wait to teach baby Faith how to be amazing at everything (just
like her big sis!). But when EJ learns that she’s losing her role as
flower girl to the adorable newcomer in an upcoming wedding, it’s almost
more than she can handle. In classic EJ form, she dreams up even more
fantastic adventures for herself—promising colossal fun as you become
part of her daydreams in Oh Baby!  

Purchase

Amazon | CBD | The Book Depository | Barbour Books | Barnes & Noble

You can purchase the first two books in the series through Amazon by clicking the book covers below.

 

 

 

 

The Buzz About Books 1 & 2

Book 1: "I am 7 years old, and I loved this book because of EJ's imagination and how it focused on the real meaning of Christmas. The book made me laugh, and I especially liked the part when EJ used the shopping cart to pretend to be a race car driver. She thought her mom's scarf was a yellow flag, and she stopped just before she crashed into the display of glue bottles. I liked EJ's character, and I read the book in about 5 days. When we had "Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day" at school, I dressed up like EJ Payne. I can't wait for the second book in this series!" ~ Emily E., Amazon

Book 1: "My 9-year-old foster daughter loved the book! She related well to EJ and her spunky personality and humorous outlook on life and what it hands you. Great lessons for her to learn, as well as entertaining. She read it in a matter of days and even chose reading it over playing Nintendo, which is a huge endorsement! I also enjoyed it and found it a fun and comforting read for this 40-something adult. Great job. We're really looking forward to Book 2 of EJ's adventures at camp! Thanks, Annie!" ~ Lfierbaugh, Amazon

Book 2: "Church Camp Chaos is a delightfully funny look into the highly imaginative workings of a tween girl, EJ Payne. The book cleverly uses a combination of diary entries, narration, and hilarious passages peeking into EJ's daydreams. The story is originally clever and, at times, very poignant. I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic book and I highly recommend this series to young girls in particular between the ages of 8 and 12 who also love Clementine, Judy Moody, and Ramona Quimby." ~ Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews

Book 2: "Curly, my 8-year-old bookworm, loved this book. The day it arrived in the mail I let her look through it. By that evening she brought the book to me to thank me and tell me she was finished. She read the entire book in one day and I don't think she ever put it down! She enjoyed EJ's adventures and the fun times she had at church camp. She told me the book was "funny." I appreciated the way the book treated family relationships and showed a loving family who works together and endures different situations together. EJ and her brother don't always get along but their parents encourage them to be kind and EJ grows to appreciate her brother and even his slightly obnoxious attempts at humor. I enjoyed the life lessons that EJ learned about trust, faith, and friendship and am glad that I can find books for my daughter to read that are humorous and fun while still promoting good values." ~ 5 Star Review, Lextin Academy, Amazon

 

About the Author

Award-winning author Annie Tipton made up her first story at the ripe old age of two when she asked her mom to write it down for her. (Hey, she was just two—she didn’t know how to make letters yet!) Since then she has read and written many words as a student, newspaper reporter, author, and editor. A native of Wooster, Ohio, Tipton received a bachelor’s degree in Communications at Milligan College in Northeast Tennessee. She currently resides in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

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* $25 Book Blast Giveaway *

 

Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash prize (winner's choice)

 

Contest Ends: September 30, 11:59 pm, 2014

 

Open: Internationally

 

How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.

 

Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by Barbour Books and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.



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