[Kindle Freebie] 99 Activities and Crafts by Alex Richards

Today and for the next 5 days this book is free on Kindle. Here is the description:

99 activities & VERY SIMPLE crafts to do for ALL DADS who want SPEND TIME with THEIR CHILD

Being a good parent is a demanding thing. But there are many ways to be a good father. One of them revolves around the game if in addition to taking time for yourself, you take the opportunity to give time to your child in moments of shared complicity? You will be brought back with nostalgia and delight in your own childhood and your child will be delighted to share with you these moments.

This practical guide will enable all parents who want to create a lasting bond with their child, play with him through 99 activities and crafts to do together from 5 years.

No DIY, author, father of 2 children, offers easy to build projects, but that will captivate your child (catapult marshmallows, explosive bag, miniature crossbow…). Activities, mostly free, are varied both indoors and outdoors, around nine distinct themes (it’s sunny, raining, moving…).

Though is says it’s for dads I’m sure MOMS can use it too!

Grab your copy now before the price goes up!

Download 99 activities & VERY SIMPLE crafts to do for ALL DADS who want SPEND TIME with THEIR CHILD

[Book Spotlight] Noah’s Wife by TK Thorne

Note: This book is for adults only

From the perspective of a young girl with a form of autism now known as Asperger’s, Thorne weaves unique twists into the Biblical story, entwining myth, history, archeological findings and imagination.

Na’amah wishes only to be a shepherdess on her beloved hills in ancient Turkey– a desire shattered by the hatred of her powerful brother and the love of two men. Her savant abilities and penchant to speak truth forces her to walk a dangerous path in an age of change—a time of challenge to the goddess’ ancient ways, when cultures clash and the earth itself is unstable. When foreign raiders kidnap her, Na’amah’s journey to escape and return home becomes an attempt to save her people from the disaster only she knows is coming.

Reviews for Noah’s Wife …

“…an extraordinary story.”

–Dianne Mooney

founder ,Southern Living AT HOME

“…a terrific storyteller.”

–Sena Jeter Naslund

author of Ahabs Wife and Four Sprits

“…a novel of epic sweep,

emotional power,

and considerable beauty.”

–Ron Gholson, The Blount Countian

[Book Spotlight] Last Chance for Justice by TK Thorne

I love discovering new authors and new reads so I’ll be sharing books with you to check out. Some will be for kids and others for moms only. Some will be fiction and others nonfiction. If the book I spotlight appeals to you why not check it out!

Last Chance for Justice: How Relentless Investigators Uncovered New Evidence Convicting the Birmingham Church Bombers

Birmingham, Alabama, September 15, 1963—A bomb set outside an African American church explodes on a Sunday morning, killing four young girls … and changing the world. Thirty-seven years later, the FBI reopens the case, though the only person convicted won’t talk; key witnesses have died; and there is little hope of finding evidence on the last two suspects.

Last Chance for Justice is the story of that investigation, told from the perspective of police detective Ben Herren and FBI Special Agent Bill Fleming, whose initially chilly relationship evolves into a close partnership. For over a year they analyze in secret the thousands of documents in FBI files on the bombing and the Ku Klux Klan before conducting their first interview. That interview—with Klansman Bobby Frank Cherry—breaks open the case … but not in the way they expected. With tenacity, humor, luck, and dedication, they encounter the worst and best in human nature on their journey to find justice.

Reviews for Last Chance for Justice …

“A page turner. . .

A thought-provoking work…

An important addition to the historical record.”

–Frye Gaillard, author of Cradle of Freedom

Writer-in-Residence at University of South Alabama

“. . . deeply researched

…magnificently entertaining and enlightening.”

–Judge U.W. Clemon

Civil rights leader; first federal black judge in Alabama

Herren’s interview with one of the bombers, and the subsequent trials of Blanton and Cherry, are truly gripping. . . . a stunning reminder of just how tough the fight for freedom—and justice—really is.

–Publishers Weekly

“Really masterful . . . a very compact, impactful narrative.”

–Robin deMonia, Birmingham News

Rich Single Momma Loves Good Humor

This is a sponsored post

This weekend I got to try out Good Humor’s new Chocolate Éclair ice cream bars. I’ve honestly never had any of their ice cream, but if I want a decadent treat this is the brand and flavor I would pick up. Sometime you just have to treat yourself, right?

I picked up a box of six at Target on Friday afternoon, did more shopping, and finally made my way home. By this time the ice cream was starting to melt so I put it in the freezer for later. A couple hours later I decided to sample one. My daughter Lexi took one too and though it was still a little soft it was delicious. It doesn’t help that we are both chocolate freaks. Lexi liked it so much, she got another one, but I wanted to wait until they were completely frozen

I didn't get another bar until Sunday. By then it was hard enough to satisfy me. Lexi had her third one by then. She told me when it is completely frozen it tastes even better. The outer coating is crunchier too. I agree with her on this. The center was cake-like and outside of that was a fluffy texture.

Overall we really enjoyed the Good Humor Chocolate Éclair bars. I’d say it was a bit rich for weekly consumption but it is definitely a wonderful, occasional treat.

This year marks 90 years Good Humor has been around. To celebrate they are running a sweepstakes and are giving away 10,000 instant win prizes. The grand prize is $10,000. Visit their website or specially marked packages to enter. Good Humor single bars are available in convenience stores and ice cream trucks around the country. Find them on Facebook and soon on Twitter.

[Book Reivew] Unexpected Treasures

I've been reading a new book. It's called Unexpected Treasures: 72 Ways to Uncover Your Hidden Wealth by Dr. Mikal Brown. The basic idea of the book is to encourage the reader to reach for more financially. The chapters are short and sweet, but it's filled with the obvious wisdom from the man who wrote it. His tone is very kind and engaging and make you want to read on.