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New Books on the Children’s Shelf

October 23, 2018 By Michelle

As my youngest children are all now older teens, the titles on the bookshelves have gone through changes.  That said, we still have two shelves full of old friends, our favorite children’s books.   I often receive books to review on By Quiet Waters, and in that endeavor a few gems have been added to the children’s shelf.

Two of these gems are “The Cow Said Neigh!” and “Tiggy Iggy Goes on an Adventure“.

The Cow Said Neigh!

The first book is “The Cow Said Neigh!” by Rory Feek.  Illustrated by Bruno Robert.

The Cow Said Neigh!

The Cow Said Neigh! is a charming fun story.  When I first read it, I felt that it ended too abruptly, that it was unfinished.  But the more I read and think about it, I love that the author left the story this way.  The farm is left in “chaos” and… the reader is left to think about it and add his or her own spin to the story.  I find it hilarious.  It should be fun to read with my youngest grandson as he grows and see how he responds to the story!

My copy of this book is hardback, and I do think it would be better as a board book.  This book is definitely more appropriate for the youngest kids, and for that lot we need more durability!  So if you are interested in this book, I recommend that you choose the board book version.

A series of coloring pages have been designed for The Cow Said Neigh! and you can find them here.   Also, there is a giveaway for a free copy of this book.  You can enter here.  The Cow Said Neigh! was sent to me by Front Gate Media, in exchange for this review.

Tiggy Iggy Goes On An Adventure

Next, Tiggy Iggy Goes On An Adventure by Eileen K Fant and Jonathan Fant

Tiggy Iggy Goes On An Adventure

This book has actually been in our home for about a year.  Miss Joyness has kept it on the nightstand beside the bunk beds because it is a favorite of hers.  We read it pretty regularly, and love to sing “the song” together.

In this story, Tiggy Iggy goes on an adventure with his friend Esmerelda, and learns a pretty important lesson about friendship and acceptance.

The story is charming and engaging.  We particularly love the song and have added some of our own lines.  The illustrations are delightfully bright and cheerful.

 

These two books have passed the test and made it onto our family’s bookshelves.  Check out your local library to enjoy these books for yourself.  There are affiliate links throughout the post if you would like to purchase the books.  You can read my affiliate disclosure here.

 

Prayers for the Battlefield

October 4, 2018 By Michelle

Life can be described as a battlefield.  While I am not one to be in that camp, I do agree we face battles daily.   Recently I was introduced to this book, Prayers for the Battlefield and I am happy to share it with others.

Prayers for the battlefield

As you can see, this book has a beautiful cover.

And the actual book is equally beautiful.  Filled with encouragement, instruction, and prayers, this book is one I am excited to share with the moms of my grandkids.

Prayers for the Battlefield is divided into 6 sections.  There is a topical index at the end of the book, so you can look up a prayer for the struggle you need God’s help in.

The prayers in this book are a good guide and I would encourage others to use them to develop one’s own prayers.  Already having this habit in place, I did find it a little awkward to pray another person’s prayers.

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John is a speaker, author and blogger at The Busy Mom.  She has infused this new book with Scripture and I hope that it become another tool for Mothers and Grandmothers to lift up each other and the next generation in prayer.

Prayers for the battlefield

Thank you to the Tyndale Blog Network for this free copy of Prayers for the Battlefield by Heidi St John

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A Well Nourished Lunchbox

September 8, 2018 By Michelle

Meal planning for a Cross Country runner can feel like a marathon!  As my daughter’s cross country career takes on a greater role in her life this year, I am learning more about what it takes to not only prepare healthy meals, but to create a well nourished lunchbox.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Runner Girl’s weight began dropping in recent weeks, so she downloaded an app to track her food and nutrition intake.  It has been a surprise to find out that she isn’t getting nearly enough protein nor carbs.  We had a good conversation on the way to school one morning this week.  It was decided that I need to go back to making her breakfast and packing her lunches.  This shift will actually allow Runner Girl more time to eat in the morning, and help her focus on the more necessary things in her life (like school and lowering her 5K time) while I research and correct the nutritional deficiencies in her diet.

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Gluten Free Kids in the Kitchen

September 8, 2018 By Michelle

Kids in the Kitchen

Having our kids in the kitchen has been a normal part of family life.  My husband is a great cook and an excellent teacher.  From the time the kids hung out in backpacks while we cooked, until now, Builder has  been teaching them how to cook all the favorites.  Builder loves to cook big meals, with Thanksgiving being at the top of his favorites.  So you can imagine making sure the kids know how to prepare not just any meal, but the Thanksgiving feast is high on his priority list.

Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance

As the years have passed, some challenges arose to the way we’ve always prepared food.  First was the lactose intolerance that caused us to sideline some family favorites like lasagna.  Then a gluten intolerance issue that got worse, and celiac disease entered our vocabulary.  Add some food allergies and meal time became more of a challenge than a delight.

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Ultimate Bundles – Getting Started Guide

September 4, 2018 By Michelle

Ultimate Bundles are frequently available through blogs and social media.  I’ve found that they can be awesome resources, but also very overwhelming.  In the past I don’t think that I really got all that I could have from the 2 bundles previously purchased.   That’s why I want to take a few minutes to show you how you can navigate a new bundle, like the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle, and find just what you are looking for.

Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle 2018

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Own Your Life, Do Not Settle

August 18, 2018 By Michelle

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Do Not Settle for a Mediocre Life

“What will be the legacy of your life? What story will the days of your life tell?”

Will you own your life?

Will you invest it in what matters, what lasts?

Or will you waste it by frittering the days on what does not matter?

Those are questions I have pondered much since May 2003. After my Congestive Heart Failure diagnosis and Open Heart Surgery, I had a lot of time to think as I watched other people care for my young children and mange my household. It was very painful, and yet life-giving, to realize during that time, that many years of wasteful living were behind me. The legacy I was leaving my children was very weak and lacked the richness of wisdom, faithfulness, beauty and love.  And so I began a journey.Continue Reading

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