Celebrating Moms Giveaway (Ends 5/11) WW

Celebrating Moms

Join us for an exciting giveaway from Save1.com worth $800 in value, and enter for your chance to win one of four Amazon e-gift cards! One winner will receive the Grand Prize of a $500 Amazon e-gift card, and three winners will receive a $100 Amazon e-gift card! We hope this will be a very special blessing to all the moms out there. Enjoy this delightful infographic about mothers and don't forget to enter for your chance to win in the giveaway!

I think this is an amazing giveaway, and it a great way to honor Mom.  Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop, and it's great for the woman who has everything!

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Giveaway Time!

This special Mother's Day giveaway is brought to you by the generous sponsors at Save1.com.

This event was organized by Rebecca at Love2EncourageYou.

Prize: There will be four winners total for this giveaway. One (1) winner will receive the Grand Prize of a $500 Amazon e-gift card! Three (3) winners will each receive a $100 Amazon e-gift card! The total value of all prizes included in this giveaway is $800 value in Amazon e-gift cards! Location: Must be a resident of the USA or Canada. Age: 18 years or older to enter. Void where prohibited. Date: This giveaway begins on 5/02/2013 and will end on 5/12/2013 (Mother's Day) at 12:01am Eastern time. Please support the sponsor and follow Save1 on:

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Makobi Scribe Mother's Day Giveaway Event (ends 5/18) U.S.

Everyone loves their mom and always wants to find the best gift to make her feel loved and appreciated. These are the gifts I have found and would love to share with you. After you enter my giveaway head over to Makobi Scribe to see her mothers day gift ideas worth over $3000. Then enter the grand prize drawing of a $1000 worth of Karina Dresses.

I am so pleased to be working with Candleshop.com.  They contacted me to do an honest review of two of their travel tins, and I am very pleased to offer my honest opinion.  

I was sent two of their travel tin soy candles by Serenity, and I got to choose the scent.  I chose awapuhi and noni fruit.  And I couldn't have been happier.  I love the fact that these come in nice little tins so there is no need to put any kind of tray under it to keep the wax from dripping or the area getting too hot.  I just used the lid.  

Oh, and as the the smells--they were amazing!  The noni fruit was my favorite, but both were subtle and burned for a long time.  I had never used soy candles, so this was a nice chance to try them out.  The company did add in a couple tea lights that I have not had the opportunity to use yet--we tend to burn more candles in the summer.  

The company was nice enough to offer a great giveaway for my readers, and I think mom will love this!  One U.S. reader will win two 7-oz Soy Serenity candles.  These will be the medium jar candles listed on the site. These soy candles will burn twice as long as standard wax candles, so you will truly be giving your mom something great.

In addition to this, I will give this same winner a couple books I reviewed within the past few months.  Read the reviews by clicking the link.

Four Seasons for Charlotte by Rachel Reynolds

Where God Finds You by Anita Higman

So all you need to do to be eligible to win is enter the rafflecopter below by 9 P.M. Pacific time on May 18. And then be sure to hop on to the other blogs!

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Massive Mother's Day Giveaway (Ends 5/12) U.S.

Are you ready for an AMAZING Mother's Day Giveaway with lots of gifts that you will LOVE?

Here are ALL the participating brands and ALL of the details! There will be ONE Winner for each gift! That means that there will be multiple winners.

1. 2 nights at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas $600 2. $250 Gift Certificate to Posh Tots $250 3. Timi + Leslie Abby Bag in Ocean Blue $180 4. Sail to Sable Mommy + Me Tunic $206 5. Lane Boots in Bella $420 6. Temptu Flawless Complexion Airbrush Makeup System $225 7. Tieks Ballet Flats $295 8. Hayden Reis Cross Fit I LOVE Squats Tote $68

9. Zulily Aimee Canvas Beach Tote in Jade Green $60

10. Gyft Gift Certificates $50 Zappos, $50 Sephora

11. Skinny Bikini Turquoise Russian Doll Kaftan $248

12. Goods by Grinn gold foil heart pillow $36

13. Olivia + Joy Trixie Bag $78

14. $100 gift certificate to Lending Luxury $100

15. Lindsay Philips Jordi in Stone with an extra snap in Tabina $41

16. Dogeared I love Mom Pearl Necklace $44

17. Sultra Mind Blowing Gift Set (featuring Temptress and Flirt) - $195 Bombshell 1-Inch Rod Curling Iron - $130

18. Compliment Short Jade Malaysian necklace $42

19. Schwarzkopf Shampoo, Conditioner, Satin Spray, Q10 conditioning treatment $97

20. Essence of Vail Soothing Sleep Gift Box $72

21. Premae Balance Rescue Skin Wash $30

22. Jordache leopard skinny jeans $15.44

23. Origami Owl charms from Amy $60

That means you have 23 chances to win!  Wow!

There will be ONE lucky Mommy Guru winner for each item. There are a lot of ways for you to enter and to gain more entries. To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway ends May 12th at 11:59pm EST open to US residents only, ages 18+. Good luck!

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I am so pleased to be working with Coupons.com and the Fashionista Events Group on behalf of this sponsored post.

Well, that is my mom, and she taught me practically everything I know about frugal living.  That's right.  Things were tight when we were growing up, and I often didn't have all the nicest things in the world like my friends did.  We didn't have cable TV, Atari (remember those game systems?), and all the sugar cereals that were advertised on Saturday morning cartoons.  We had an old-fashioned TV set, and we were not the first ones to get a VCR nor a fashionable car.  We went on vacation during the summer, and we always had picnic lunches and stayed in Motel 6.  We even went camping.  (Some of this was my dad's doing, but that's another story.)

I think the thing my mom taught me about frugal living was that you don't always have to have everything that is the latest trend nor the passing fad.  You don't have to be first on the block to get the new electronic gadget or be the first to have an in-home spa or anything else fancy.  There is nothing greater than spending time together as a family and waiting for the price to go down and maybe even buy something "second-hand."

I am very proud to state that I am passing this frugality my mom instilled in me to my daughter.  There she is at a great event that cost us nothing since I am a blogger (that has become my newest frugal way of living!).  She continually asks for this game or that toy or even that special thing that her best friend has.  It was just the other day that she asked me if we could get a DVD subscription service, and I told her "no."  I proceeded to give her the reasons, and she knew there was no point in fighting it.  Mom's mind was made up!  I know for a fact that the frugality that my mom instilled within me continues to this day.  I still have the mindset that if it is not necessary or too expensive, there is no reason to get it.  However, as I have gotten older, I have also discovered that quality can be just as important.  The key is quality at a good price.  

I am pleased to give my wonderful readers a chance to win a some fantastic gift certificates supplied by Coupons.com.  Five will win $50 e-gift certificates from Kohl's, and five will win $50 e-gift certificates from Nordstrom.  All you will need to do is enter on the rafflecopter below, and you will be entered to win.  This is open to U.S. only, and it will end May 7 at 9 P.M. Pacific time.  What a perfect opportunity for you to cash in on great Kohl's offers for your next quality, frugal item!  You, too, can put into practice what my mom taught me so long ago!  So be sure to enter today.

I also invite you to follow coupons.com via facebook  and twitter for the latest news and deals!

I wrote this blog post on behalf of coupons.com, and I was compensated for my time.  All opinions are 100 percent mine, and I was not told what to say nor how to say it.  

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Mama's Got a Brand New Baby Giveaway Event (Ends 5/8) U.S.

Welcome to the Mama's Got a Brand New Babe giveaway event, hosted by Going Green with the Grizls and Sew Fatty! This event will run from April 24th - May 8th and we will finish off with a Twitter party on May 9th from 9-10 PM EST!

Each blogger located on the linky below has put together an awesome prize suitable for either a new parent or baby worth a minimum of $25. =) Be sure to enter to win of TWO fabulous grand prizes!! Each prize is worth over $ and are made up of the perfect new baby and parent gift including prizes from an amazing list of sponsors including Boba, Gen-Y, Bamboobies, Kissed By the Moon, and Bummis!

Be sure to attend the Twitter party on May 9th from 9-10 EST to participate in the live drawing for the grand prizes. There will also be special prizes specifically for the Twitter party. You must tweet at least once during the party to be eligible to win.

Hashtag: #MamasBabe

Hosts: @GreenGrizls & @SewFatty

So, my giveaway is composed of three prizes (and two consolation prizes).  Click on the picture to read the review:

And they now have a couple more magnets to choose from:

Those are options for the giveaway prize as well.

Mom and Dad will love this during and after the pregnancy.  But the winner will have the choice of any two "Mood Magnets."

During pregnancy and even breastfeeding, Mom's gums and teeth really take a beating.  This will help.

I will also be adding a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate.  After all, who doesn't need to get something special for the new baby?  Or for Mom and/or Dad?

Be sure to enter the rafflecopter below, and then hop on for the chance to win even more prizes!

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"Life is Too Short" by Connie E. Sokol Book Review

Read more about the book and enter the giveaway associated with the tour here.


The Life is Too Short Collection by Connie E. Sokol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well, Connie has done it again!  I absolutely love her books, and this one focuses on being all you can be as a woman.  This resonated with me.  In fact, I have to admit that I she inspired me to do a dream board.  I was reminded why I have a blog and am working as hard as I am to accomplish my goals and dreams while being a single mom.  Connie is so easy to read and relate to.  She speaks in real language.  When you pick up one of her books, you will not be subjected to the normal "garbage" (pardon the expression) that the perfect women and mothers write about.  You know what I mean--the books that give you a guilt complex because your windows have not been cleaned in several years or you dropped your baby bottle on the kitchen floor and only wiped off the nipple before giving it to your baby.

I highly recommend any book by Connie Sokol.  You will not regret it.  And by the way--she can make a nearly 200 page book go by in no time.  And if you can only read a page here or there, her chapters are very short.  Read it while your baby is napping and while you are waiting for dinner to cook or burn.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.


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Just in Time for Mother's Day Giveaway Event (ends 5/5) U.S.

My Devotional Thoughts is happy to join in with Adventures of My Family of 8 and Blog with Mom in this Advertise with Bloggers Event!

Just in time for Mother's Day, Giveaway Event!!!

There is nothing in the world like giving or receiving a one-of-a-kind piece of handmade jewelry, especially on Mother’s Day!  I would venture to say that your mother is one of the most important and influential people in your lives.  And if you think of her for a minute, you may just want to check out this giveaway just in time for Mother's Day.  Make it extra special for her this year!

We are excited to introduce you to the wonderful Little Miss Pepper Designs, that are based on the sentiment of expression. Stacey Bradshaw wanted to create designs that express our love for our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, husbands, dads, and friends. Her customized, hand- stamped jewelry gives you the opportunity to show the world the joy that love has given you. Wear your love every day! Stacey has been creating jewelry for over fifteen years and her designs have evolved with time. From her first piece, which was a bridal set for a friend to the pieces she has made for her growing family, including key chains, collar stays and cufflinks for the men. Using only the finest quality Sterling Silver, 14k Gold-Filled, Semi-Precious Stones and Freshwater Pearls, she truly designs unique one-of-a-kind pieces. So this Mother’s Day, Graduation, or any other special event, I would suggest allowing Little Miss Pepper Designs the honor of creating something that you will love to wear or give to someone special.

WIN IT - a Just in time for Mother's Day Giveaway Event!!

Prize - Winners choice of Blue Love in Sterling Silver on 18 inch chain (Value $125) or Blue Love in 14k Gold Filled on 18inch chain (Value $145)

Blue Love has lots of sparkle. Five Sterling Silver or 14k Gold Filled circles imprinted with initials,numbers or word of your choice. Two additional Sterling Silver or 14k Gold Filled sequin tags also hold a number or letter. These are enhanced with four large, semi-precious stones all in hues of blue: two midnight blue fresh water pearl accents and four teeny sapphire accent drops. This necklaces comes on a 18 in delicate ball chain. Giveaway Details: Event Dates: April 19th through May 5rd Giveaway Rules:

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Twin Z Pillow Giveaway (ends 4/21) U.S.

Welcome to the Twin Z Pillow Giveaway Event!!!

Hosted by Miss Frugal Mommy and Sponsored by Twin Z Pillow

A special thanks to my cohosts: My Devotional Thoughts, GoPromoCodes.com and Sparkle Me Pink

 

Invented By a Mom of Twins the Twin Z Pillow is a new twin nursing and feeding pillow for parents of twins. It is great for nursing, bottle feeding and tummy time. Great for Twin Baby Time, Breastfeeding, Bottle feeding, Tummy Time, and Toddlers Love It Too! They have won the 2012 Creative Child Top Choice Award & Twin Mom Seal of Approval.

Made With Durable, Long Lasting, 100% Baby Safe Materials:

Hypoallergenic Foam Free Lead Free No Chemicals Added No Flame Retardants Made in the USA

You can learn more about this amazing product by reading Miss Frugal Mommy's Review!

When I was nursing my daughter, I really struggled to find a pillow that would work.  And I can't imagine what  it would have been like to have twins!  This sounds like an amazing product to me!

One lucky winner will receive 1 white Twin Z Pillow, 1 super soft washable cover (solid color), and travel bag!

Giveaway will run from 3/31/13-4/21/13

Enter to win in the rafflecopter below, all entries will be verified, Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Miss Frugal Mommy and My Devotional Thoughts are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Miss Frugal Mommy received a product for free in exchange for her honest review. I was not compensated for this post. This giveaway is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

March Madness Day 15: Nursing Essentials Gift Set Giveaway (ends 3/20) U.S.

Bebe au lait nursing covers all you to breastfeed anytime, anywhere, and in style!

Your Cover, Your Style

Sophisticated, stylish, modern and fun. With over 30 designer patterns to choose from, Bébé au Lait makes it easy to match your style.

Bébé au Lait Nursing Covers and Burp Cloths are practical yet pretty new-baby basics. Bundled together, they are perfect for gift-giving! Delight your expecting friends and family with one Bébé au Lait Nursing Cover and three matching Burps Cloths beautifully presented in a Bébé au Lait Nursing Essentials Gift Set!

 

This Mom’s Got It All

Bébé au Lait nursing covers are equipped with two handy internal pockets; perfect for storing mommy essentials. The pockets are made of 100% cotton terry, so they can also be used for small clean-ups after feeding.

With diaper bag space so precious, moms love products that are multi-functional; and their nursing covers are. Get even more use out of your Bébé au Lait by using as a sunshade over a stroller or front-carrier.

They are also perfect to use as a light blanket in warmer months.

This sounds like something really neat.  Even if you cannot use it, I think it would make an ideal baby shower gift.  After all, don't you get tired of baby gifts that take no notice of the mom-to-be?

One lucky Mommy Guru fan will win a Nursing essentials gift set! Giveaway ends March 20th at 11:59pm EST open to US residents only, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Busy Mama Planner Set Giveaway (ends 2/18) WW

Mama's Got It Together is hosting a giveaway for the "Ultimate" Busy Mama Planner Set.

This set comes with over 70 documents, and is worth over $45!

The Busy Mama Planner Set Includes:

click the links to see all the details

-The Budget & Finances Planner

-The Cleaning Checklist Planner

-The Meal & Shopping Planner

-The Health & Fitness Planner

-The Everyday Life Planner

These PDFs can be printed from home or at your local copy shop on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper or card stock.
They can be printed in any other size using the print settings on your computer.

The files will be yours to print as often as you want... just please don't distribute, copy, or share my files.

What a great way to get you and your family organized!  This is probably every mama's dream!  

Please use the Rafflecopter Form below to be entered to win.

Thank you for participating!

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Mama's Got It Together Giveaway Event!

Prize: Busy Mama Planner

Over 40 printables to keep the busiest mama organized! Includes meal planning, budget worksheets, health & fitness logs, cleaning checklists, & daily/weekly/monthly calendars/planners.

Event dates: 2/4 - 2/18

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I just signed up, but don't delay!  February is almost upon us!

Itzbeen Pocket Nanny Giveaway (Ends 10/24) U.S.

My bloggy friend is on our second baby and while she is still exhausted this time around, she has e a slightly better handle on what she's doing and when it needs to be done. But, it can still be difficult to keep track of everything that babies need and when you last did it.  Enter the Itzbeen Pocket Nanny which can be a great help for brand new parents, seasoned veterans, and all caregivers in between. The Itzbeen is a small electronic device about the size of a baby monitor that helps you keep track of all the vital stats about your baby such as when he last fed and which side you breastfed on, how long he's been sleeping, and when his diaper was last changed. Plus it has an extra timer if you need to keep track of when to give your baby medicine or other items. And, there's a clock, a nightlight, and the display can be backlit with the touch of a button so you can read it without turning on a light at night. It can stand on its own or be clipped to your belt for easy access anywhere. When she received the Itzbeen, she gave it a test run, and it  helped her keep track of things so she could focus on chasing her 2 -year-old and getting some work done. Each of the tracking functions can also be set as an alarm. So, while she timed her baby's diaper changes, feedings, and naps with the appropriate functions, she used the extra timer for a variety of things such as setting a time out for our older boy when he misbehaved. She even used it to time some muffins she was baking so she could go upstairs and put laundry away while they cooked (and not forget about them). She thinks the Itzbeen would be especially useful for parents of premature babies or babies with special needs. It would really take some of the pressure off tracking the medicines and extra care those babies need. And Itzbeen is also great for babysitters and other caregivers. Just hand it over to the babysitter, and she'll know exactly when the baby was last fed and changed, and she can keep track so you will know just what needs to be done when you get home. Overall, it's a highly useful product. Her only word of caution...don't lose the directions! There is no way she would ever remember the combination of buttons to push to set the clock! The Itzbeen retails for $24.99 and is available at baby retailers worldwide as well as online at Amazon, Target, and other online retailers. To find a store near you, visit Itzbeen.com.

This review was completed by Sarah B. Sarah is a military wife and stay at home mom to a 2 and a half year old and a 2 month old. She loves to bake, craft, and play with her little guys, and enjoys blogging about her experiences as her children teach her how to be a parent. Read about all her adventures at The Education of a Stay at Home Mom. Sarah received the above product through Sublime Media Connection in exchange for an honest review. In no way was she asked to give a positive review.
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Mom's Day Off Giveaway (ends 8/27) U.S.

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Do you need a day off, mothers? Do you need some items to help you do just that!

✣The event will start August 20th and run until August 27th

"One Lucky Winner Will Receive"

✣ Avon 

✣ Country Gourmet 

✣ Paparazzi Jewelry 

✣ Enchanted Candles

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Momumental by Jennifer Grant Book Review

Adventures in the Messy Art of Raising a Family

One mom’s humorous and candid memoir shows would-be supermoms how to create a realistically balanced family life without losing their minds.

A longtime former writer for the Chicago Sun-Times and now a columnist for the Chicago Tribune, Jennifer Grant is no stranger to the common reader. MOMumental is a foray into the enormously amusing, creative, and taxing process of raising a family and a starkly honest memoir that mothers everywhere can identify with. With narrative that is chock-full of humorous, poignant stories drawn from her everyday adventures as a mother and wife, Grant presents an entertaining and inspirational book that will give readers uncommon insights about being an intentional parent.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Grant is mother to four children and author of Love You More: The Divine Surprise of Adopting My Daughter (2011). For more than a decade she wrote for papers in the Sun-Times newsgroup. Currently she freelances for the Chicago Tribune and is a regular contributor to her.meneutics,Christianity Today magazine's blog for women. Grant is a Wheaton College graduate who received her master's in English and Creative Writing from Southern Methodist University. She lives outside of Chicago, IL.


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MOMumental: Adventures in the Messy Art of Raising a Family by Jennifer Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I come across a good parenting book, I am instantly mesmerized.  Add a Christian perspective to it, and I am definitely hooked.  Jennifer Grant has written a book that is definitely all that and more.  Over my years as a mother, I have read several "mother" books, but this is probably one of the best I have ever read.  It is practical, humorous, and above all, non-condemning!

In the past, I have read mothering books that made me feel like I had to do A, B, and C in order to be a better mom.  Oh, and if I didn't X, Y, and Z, I was going to mess my child up for life!  I am so glad that Jennifer Grant does not take that view.  She even shares stories of other's mistakes (including hers) that makes mother realize that it we are going to mess up (and sometimes mess up big!).  And it is okay.  We do the best we can with the knowledge we have at the time.

I share her view of little kids.  I struggled through my daughter's early years, but I am enjoying her now.  It does get easier.  Even though there are other issues that will arise, I am glad my daughter is the age she is now.  No more diapers or bottles.

My favorite page in the book was her take on the "Serenity Prayer."  I don't want to ruin it for anyone, but I definitely want to frame a copy for my wall!  I also was comforted when she talked about the different "bad mom" names she has had to endure over the years.  I know how it feels to have someone criticize your parenting skills.  Not fun at all!

I have no criticisms at all except she needs some companion guide to this that has some of her inspiring sayings.  It would be neat to do this as a light, fun mom's study with some kind of interactive workbook.  But until that happens, I will just go back and read certain parts when I get to feeling down as a mother.

I highly recommend this to every mother who has ever felt like a bad mom or had a bad mom day.  It is a quick, uplifting read that will inspire and encourage you.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.


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Mom's Monday Mingle #10

I really enjoyed this last week, so I thought I would link up again.  Here are the rules:RULES:1. Please follow each hostess. They are 1-4 in the list!Naptime Review-HostessAt Home Take 2- HostessLittle Becky Homecky-HostessMystery Hostess2. Please comment on each blog. We do FOLLOW back and we really love all the comments!3. Try to visit at least 4 blogs that interest you. Just don't throw your name into the link up, hoping to gain followers. Participate, make friends, and have fun! I know I have made a lot of great blog friends ;) 4. Grab our button and share with others. The more the merrier!So be sure to click on the button to go back to the main host and add your link!

Well-Spoken Wednesday--The Amazing Mom Book by John MacIntyre Book Review

Summary from goodreads:  The Amazing Mom Book is a fresh, charming and funny look at motherhood in all 

its manifestations. From chapters on moms in other cultures to royal moms to
mythological moms to mothers-in-law and mothers run amok of the law, this is a
rollicking look at the most important role in human history.

Also included in The Amazing Mom Book:
- Moms giving birth, moms in the
workplace, moms in the animal kingdom
- From Ma Barker to the Queen mum, from
Jackie Kennedy to Roseanne, profiles of world's most interesting moms
- Top 5
lists on everything from the Top TV moms of all time to the Top Five ailments
suffered by babies
- Did You Knows"
- Surveys and statistics
- And
much, much more!



The Amazing Mom book is the most comprehensive collection of facts, quotes,
profiles, dates and statistics about mom. For anybody who has a mom, you must
read The Amazing Mom Book.

The Amazing Mom Book: Real Facts, Tender Tales, and Thoughts from the Heart About the Most Important Person on Earth by John MacIntyre

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have to admit that this book really did not grab my attention like I thought it would.  I am a student of history, and the premise of the book is interesting enough.  

I did find several of the stories within the book fascinating even if they were outdated.  I do not fault the book for not having the most up-to-date statistics-tit is a good reminder at how fast things change and how much the internet has spoiled us.  Realizing that were strong women as far back as the ancient times does fascinate me.  I was also struck by how much things have changed for moms in just 100 years!  I am so grateful for modern conveniences!

What concerned me most about the book was the misinformation contained within the book-tmost notable to me the dat of The Wizard of Oz was wrong!  Judy Garland is one of my favorites, and not to know the correct date concerned me.  

I realize that errors do happen in books, but it would seem that the author cfould do more research.  Come to think of it, he never even cites his sources.  I thought books were required to do that, but what do I know?

It also bothers me when there are a lot of editorial errors in a final edition.  I know I am being nit picky, but I just cannot help it.  I feel is behooves me to tell you my true feelings.

In conclusion, I wish I could say I loved this book. The cover is pretty, and I am sure it would make a great gift for any mother out there.  After all, the author's focus is to venerate mothers, and he certainly accomplishes that.  And as long as most of his facts are right, there are some fascinating stories encouched in the pages of this book.

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