Benny's Angel by Laura Allen Nonemaker - Book Review

Benny's Angel

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed this heart warming tale in learning about prayer and trust.
The illustrations are colorful and keep the attention of my 3 year old which is great because at times she easily becomes bored with books.


She enjoyed the angel Marietta who takes you on a journey with animals and nature to find out who stole flowers in God's Secret Garden!

Author Bio

Laura Allen Nonemaker

Laura Allen Nonemaker’s desire to write took root as a child in Bermuda. Since then, Laura has written in a variety of genres and her work has appeared in Essence Treasury: Celebrating the Season, Alive! and Kentucky Monthly Magazine.

 

Laura has been involved in short-term missions, including trips to Russia, Poland, and the University of the Nations in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Three years ago, her interest in the arts motivated her to join the planning team for Artful Missions, which conducts juried art shows and donates to outreaches in the U.S. and India to rescue women and children from human trafficking.

 

Feel free to contact Laura at lauranonemaker@gmail.com

Connect with Laura at These Social Networking Sites:

Facebook: Laura Allen Nonemaker
Twitter: @DigInGodsGarden
Linkedin: Laura Nonemaker
Blog: www.diggingingodsgarden.com

Laura's author page at Tate Publishing:
 http://godsgarden.tateauthor.com/

Like Benny's page at Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bennys-Angel

Benny's Angel - A God's Secret Garden:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bennys-Angel-A-Gods-Secret-Garden-Adventure/223715921010519

Thanks to Kathy Carlton Willis Communications and Laura Allen Nonemaker for the opportunity to personally review this wonderful book!

For Love Month in February

 

8 Tips For Building a Marriage That Thrives

 

 The mega-millions spent by Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, and Katy Perry and Russell Brand, on their lavish and exotic weddings failed to guarantee a long and blissful union.  But they are not alone. Recent statistics show a decline in couples getting married and staying married for more than a few months or years. 

 

Can marriages survive in today’s culture? Long-wedded author, Poppy Smith, says “Yes.” Here are Smith’s tips for building a marriage that not only works, but thrives:

1. Readjust your expectations. You didn’t marry your clone. Naturally, your partner will view some things differently. Be willing to flex and accept their right to be themselves.
   
2. Appreciate your different strengths. Analyze your personalities, your backgrounds, and what’s important to each of you. Identify each other’s strengths and affirm what these add to your relationship.
   
3. Learn to communicate so you’re heard. Women tend to explain and expand.  Men tend to edit. To be heard, communicate according to your spouse’s desired style, not yours.
   
4. Understand each other’s feelings about money. Does money signal fun? Symbolize success? Guarantee security? Or ensure power? Knowing what it means to both of you helps in settling money battles.
   
5. Practice a conflict resolution style that works for both. Clarify what the conflict is about. Listen to each other’s reasoning and feelings without interrupting. Then decide what best builds your relationship.
   
6. Recognize the emotional needs of your mate. Both men and women want to be valued, admired, respected, and listened to. Discover what makes your spouse feel loved and special, then find ways to meet that need.
   
7. Prioritize romance and sexual intimacy. Sex matters. It gives physical and emotional pleasure, strengthens love, and deepens commitment. Make time to play or be silly or sensuous in bed. It pays rich dividends.
   
8. Share your Dreams. What is it each of you longs to achieve? Are there some dreams you want to accomplish together? Be encouragers to each other and discuss steps you can take now toward your goals.
   
   
   
   
   Why Can't He Be More Like Me

   by Poppy Smith
   

    

   Harvest House Publishers

   ISBN-10: 0736943331

   ISBN-13: 978-0736943338

   Paperback: 224 pages

   Release Date: April 1, 2012

   Retail Price: $12.99
   
   
   
   
   
   

About the Book:

Why Can't He Be More Like Me?

9 Secrets to Understanding Your Husband

 

“What do you and your husband have in common?”

“We got married on the same day.”

 

Do you find yourself nodding in agreement with the answer to that question? You want your marriage to be happy and honoring to God, but you wonder how when your husband baffles and sometimes irritates you. You may even wonder if you made a terrible mistake.

 

Poppy Smith offers you hope in this upbeat, empathetic, and biblically grounded book. Why Can’t He Be More Like Me? will help you better understand areas of conflict in your marriage as you consider your different backgrounds, expectations, needs, and reactions on a variety of topics from communication styles to finances and sex.

 

Each chapter provides practical tools to help you learn to accept and enjoy your mate. The result will be a stronger, happier marriage as you grow to understand and even find delight in your differences.

 

Endorsements:

“Poppy Smith cares about relationships! Her astute insights, garnered from time spent living in numerous locations around the globe, brings a wealth of advice packaged with her upbeat warmth and wisdom.”
—Pam Farrel, speaker and author of over 30 books, including best-selling Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti

 
“This book will help you love your husband even when you don’t understand him.”
—Leslie Vernick, counselor, coach, speaker, and author of How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong and The Emotionally Destructive Relationship

 

Poppy Smith

About Poppy Smith:

With her fun personality and passion for communicating life-changing truths, Poppy Smith inspires believers to thrive spiritually and personally. Poppy’s practical how-to messages (in print or in person) uses colorful examples from her own struggles to be more like Jesus. She encourages others to grow in every kind of situation—whether joyful or painful! Poppy is British, married to an American, and has lived in many countries. She brings an international flair seasoned with humorous honesty as she illustrates Bible truths. A former Bible Study Fellowship lecturer, Poppy’s teaching challenges women to look at their choices, attitudes and self-talk. As a result, God’s speaks, changing hearts, changing minds, and changing lives. Watch for Poppy's upcoming book release, Why Can't He Be More Like Me: 9 Secrets to Understanding Your Husband.

 

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Valentine’s Day Gifts to Fall in Love with from Pamela Pekerman

Love is in the air and that means just one thing – time  to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts and goodies. Since there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to gifting, here are a few of the top Valentine’s Day gift ideas from lifestyle and shopping expert Pamela Pekerman. What’s even better is that each of these gifts is available for FREE 2-day shipping from ShopRunner.

Offering members fast, free delivery, ShopRunner will save your readers time and money, giving them extra time to spend with that special someone and making Valentine’s Day shopping simple and heartbreak free!

From the sexy to the techie, Pamela offers great gift ideas for each and every type of significant other! We’ve included a few of her top picks below:

·         For the tried-and-true Valentine’s Day favorites, try this Hanky Panky Peek-A-Boo Lace Chemise from Lord & Taylor. Go above and beyond a bottle of fragrance with a gift set like Curve for men by Liz Claiborne or this Beauty by Calvin Klein set for her, both  available from The Perfume Spot.
·         For the guy really looking to woo his girl, ½ carat diamond earrings from REEDS Jewelers are just the ticket! For him, this silver Movado watch offers a modern take on classic style.
·         Think chocolates are overdone? David’s Cookies offers a whole selection of sweets, including this Bucket of Love featuring brownies and fresh baked cookies.


·         For the techie guy or girl, this Kodak wide angle digital camera from Newegg is the perfect pick to capture your best memories as a couple!

Kids Who Love To Cook - Season 2!!!

“KIDS WHO LOVE TO COOK” SEASON TWO!

Webseries Launches New Season, Contests and More

New York (January 27, 2012) “Kids Who Love to Cook” is launching its second season of webisodes and cooking videos.  The newly-launched website and cooking series takes you into the kitchen with seven real-life kids to show their love of food and to teach viewers about cooking, and how to bring the family together at home. The website and series, which feature kids cooking videos, recipes, food adventures and contests, for the beginner cook, future chefs, and foodies can be found online at www.kidswholovetocook.com

“Season two has some amazing things in store for our viewers from Baked Chicken, Pain Au Chocolate Bread Pudding, Mussels Three Ways, and Ricotta Pancakes,” said 13 year-old Abby. “It’s so much fun for me to be able to cook for people and help them learn to love new things just like I do! We even did a chocolate episode to show where chocolate comes from.”

“Kids Who Love to Cook” embraces personal preferences and encourages kids to prepare food from their family history, as well as new ideas and trends like gluten-free and vegetarian dishes. All dishes seen on “Kids Who Love to Cook” are easily prepared and enjoyed at home. The show does not use swap-outs — the dishes that are shown in the end are the actual dishes made by the kids.

“Kids Who Love to Cook” is not just a web series, but a community which holds auditions for new “cooks,” cooking camps, events and auditions for new additions to the team. The dynamic web site takes user submissions and tips, as well as tips and how-tos along side the webisodes.  “Kids Who Love to Cook” is currently running an online contest to submit your favorite apple dish – winners will receive an iPad and “star” in a video with Abby and Isabelle.  More info can be found here - Apple Dish Contest.

About Kids Who Love to Cook:

“Kids Who Love to Cook” is a unique webseries and dynamic website, created to encourage kids aged 8 to 16 to have an appreciation of, and relationship with good food, while teaching important life lessons: planning, budgeting, measuring, cooking, and being creative and able to adapt when presented with challenges. For more information, please visit www.kidswholovetocook.com or email info@kidswholovetocook.com.

Thanks to the the Media Contact for this information.

Coastal.com - Stylish Designer Glasses - First Pair Free!

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I have had the opportunity to review three sets of glasses! I decided to personally review a pair for myself and the other two will be given to my Mother. As soon as I receive my glasses I will write a follow-up review!

Bizzclick - Pay Per Click Advertising

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They are a pay per click agency suited to your needs!

If your looking for your website to get noticed among the thousands BizzClick is the agency for you.
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They have mangers who personally offer consultations for their clients twenty-four hours, seven days a week.  You as a client are literally a click away from website tools and XML feeds that contain the FiSoAp traffic ranking system, this is all specialized to your site. If your not familiar with FiSoAp system it is FIlter, SOrt, and APpreciate.

BizzClick is an awesome advertiser who helps publishers by matching the appropriate advertisers.
The FiSoAp system helps you to manage your offers all while avoiding unnecessary charges and obtaining the highest bids! As a bonus they have a loyalty program and its own community!

Can I "See" you this Valentine's Day?

Chocolates, stuffed bears, roses... what about getting your "loved" one a chance to see you clearer?

Zenni Optical offers stylish eyeglasses, prescription lenses, bifocals, progressives, you name it when it comes to clearer vision Zenni Optical has you covered!

I personally need glasses for computer usage, reading, and driving. I like to wear glasses that accommodate not only my vision but also my own personal style. Glasses used to be considered "dorky" or "nerdy" but now that is a thing of the past. Prescription eye wear is cool and also smart! I would choose glasses over contact lenses any day!

I would personally rock the frames shown above! Click here to check them out and more Valentine's Day glasses!

All glasses include anti-scratch coating, full UV protection, protective cases, and a microfiber cloth for cleaning. With low shipping costs you can have a great pair of glasses for your loved one this Valentine's Day! If not for them, maybe yourself, who wouldn't love a clearer way of seeing you?

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Open your admirers eyes and check out zennioptical.com !