Book Review: The Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman, MD

The Blood Sugar Solution 

by 

Mark Hyman, MD 

ISBN: 9780316127370

Price: $27.99 US/$29.99 CA

Hardcover: 656 pages 

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date: February 28th, 2012

Book Information

• Are You Overweight?
• Has your doctor told you your blood sugar is a little high?
• Do you crave sugar and refined carbohydrates?
• Do you have high blood pressure? 
• Do you have a family history of diabetes, heart disease and obesity? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need this book.

The latest research show that insulin imbalance is the major
cause of weight issues and diabetes, as well as heart disease,
cancer, dementia, and most other diseases. You may have it
and not know it. In fact, more than 100 million Americans
suffer from diabesity, the spectrum of imbalance ranging
from mild insulin resistance to prediabetes to full-blown type
2 diabetes. By 2020 it will affect 1 in 2 Americans, 90 percent
of whom will not be diagnosed. Fortunately, diabesity is rever
sible, and bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman shows you how.

In The Blood Sugar Solution, Dr. Hyman presents his scienti
fically based program for rebalancing insulin and blood sugar
levels. He identifies the seven factors in achieving wellness-
peak nutrition, regulated hormones, reduced detoxification,
optimized digestion, maximized detoxification, better energy
metabolism, and a calm mind - and outlines his six-week
action plan that gives you the tools to personalize your approach
to healing. With diagnostic self-tests, advice on supplements
and medication, stress-reducing strategies, a menu plan and
recipes, and much more, The Blood Sugar Solution will help
you pinpoint and address the unique causes of your own
health and weight issues. It even provides the tools you need
to help your community transform this epidemic.
In The Blood Sugar Solution, Dr. Hyman empowers you to
take back your health and lose weight, prevent disease, and
feel better than ever.

About The Author

Mark Hyman, MD, was co-medical director of Canyon Ranch 

for almost ten years and is now the chairman of the Institute 

for Functional Medicine and founder and medical director of 

the Ultra Wellness Center. He is the New York Times bestselling

author of Ultra Metabolism, The UltraMind Solution, and The 

UltraSimple Diet, and coauthor of Ultra Prevention. He lives 

in Lenox, Massachusetts. 

Connect with Dr. Hyman via Media 

• Website: www.drhyman.com
• Dr. Hyman at Facebook.com/drmarkhyman
• Dr. Hyman on Twitter @markhymanmd 
• buy The Blood Sugar Solution on Amazon.com

Our Thoughts

This book has made a difference in how I now eat
and take care of myself and my family. I recommend
this if you're looking to lose weight, prevent diabetes
or disease, and want to change your life for the better.
This book will definitely help you on your way to a
healthier you. I love the recipes in this book, they're
easy to make and taste good. I couldn't have received
this book at a better time.

Disclosure: 
We were provided The Blood Sugar Solution to review
for free in exchange for our honest opinions. No mone
tary exchange was made. Book and book information
were provided by Little,Brown through Hatchette Book
Club.

Crayola "Inside The Crayon Box" Event 3/05

Creativity Matters, It's a skill that all children can learn and 

when it's practiced every day, kids become the critical thinkers

problem solvers and leaders in the classroom, and they're better

prepared for professions of the 21st century. 

Crayola wants every child to be creatively alive, so they're in

viting parents "Inside The Crayon Box," for a special live chat 

with celebrities and trusted parenting experts that will inspire 

and spark ideas to expand your child's creative thinking. If you 

find yourself looking for new ways to inspire your children to 

express their ideas and build their creativity, you'll want to join 

us to learn and share!

The First "Inside The Crayon Box" live chat is Wednesday, 

March 7th, 9 p.m. EST, Join Crayola and musician, Children's

Author and mom, Lisa Loeb for a 45 minute live streaming 

video chat on the Crayola Facebook Page. Lisa, best known 

for her number one hit "Stay(I missed you)," will share as personal

stories, practical advice and ways she brings a little creative play

into share the information about the first Crayola "Inside The 

Crayon" live chat with your readers on or before Wednesday, 

March 7th so they may plan to attend as well. 

Interested in the topics to be covered during the chat? 

• Why does creativity matter? Creativity is not about who's the best artists or becoming an architect. It's a way of that encourages kids' original ideas and develops their confidence. 
• Growing up creative. Lisa will share stories about growing up in a home where creativity was encouraged. 
• Simple Tips. Easy Ideas. Like most moms, Lisa juggles a lot. She'll share simple, easy ways she sparks her daughter's creativity as part of their daily routine.

Creativity Matters and Inspire 



Disclosure: 

Crayola "Inside the Crayon Box" live event was provided
to us by Crayola through MyBlogSpark.

 

Annie's Organic Rising Crust Pizza $2 Printable Coupon

Head over to Facebook to download this 

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Disclosure: Product information and coupon was provided 

to us by Annie's Organic through Mom's Meet. 

 

Book Review: The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

The Maid of Fairbourne Hall 

by 

Julie Klassen 

Category: FICT Historical Fiction 

ISBN: 9780764207099

Price: $14.99 US
Paperback, 413 pages

Synopsis:
To escape a scheme to marry her off to a dishonorable man,
Margaret Macy flees London disguised as a housemaid if she
can remain unwed until her next birthday, she will receive an inheritance
and with it, sweet independence. But she never planned on actually
working as a servant. And certainly not in the home of Nathaniel
and Lewis Upchurch- both former suitors.

As she fumbles through the first real work of her life, Margaret
struggles to keep her identity a secret when suspicions arise
and prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall. Can she avoid a trap
meant to force her from hiding?

Brimming with romance and danger, The Maid of Fairborne Hall
takes readers instead the fascinating belowstairs world of a 19th
century English manor, where appearances can be deceiving.

About The Author:

Julie Klassen is a best-selling historical romance author.
She graduated from the University of Illinois, enjoys travel,
BBC Period dramas, hiking, short naps and coffee with friends.
She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband and two sons.
She writes full time and has worked in publishing for sixteen years.
Two of her books

Our Thoughts:
I read this book in a couple of hours. I really enjoyed
the characters and learning about how the everything was
run belowstairs quarters in a manor. This story had me
gripped until the very end, just couldn't put it down. I
didn't want the story to end. I'm hoping there's going to
be a sequel to this book. Absolutely loved it!

Connect via Media:
- http://www.julieklassen.com
- Buy her book here at Amazon.
- Follow Julie Klassen on Facebook

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of book, book
information courtesy of Litfuse Publishers, in exchange for
my honest opinion. No monetary exchange was made.

Cheerios- Send "Cheer" to Military Families Prize Pack Review

Everyone can use a little pick me up now and then.  But for the millions of military families manning the fort at home while their loved ones are away serving, a gesture of Cheer is especially welcome.

When our troops are called to serve, their families must rise to meet the challenges of service as well. To thank them, Cheerios and the USO have partnered in a postcard campaign that spreads Cheer directly to these honorable military families and supports USO programs. Here’s how it works:

• During the months of October and November, 2011, specially-marked boxes of Cheerios cereal will feature Cheer postcards on the front of the box. Consumers can simply cut out the postcard from the Cheerios logo, write a message of thanks on the back, add a stamp and mail the pre-addressed card to the USO. The USO will deliver the Cheer card to military families across the country.

• For each postcard received through November 2012, Cheerios will make a $1 donation to the USO to help fund programs that support military families.

• To kick off the campaign, Cheerios has already donated $150,000 to the USO and will donate up to an additional $100,000 based upon the number of postcards received from specially marked boxes now through November 30^th, 2012.

Sending a “Cheer” postcard is a simple way to say thanks and lift the spirits of our country’s military families. So, take a moment out of your day to spread some Cheer and send a message of thanks!

I spent some time explaining to the children about the USO and how important 

it is for us to take the time out and fill out the card on the Cheerios box we 

received above to send a message of cheers to the troops. They thought it was

a wonderful idea and drew pictures  and little notes to cheer up the soldier who

received their note. (This was done around November 2011) 

Note: You can still find these boxes in the stores. I picked up a couple over 

the weekend at Albertsons and Fred Meyer. 

Disclosure: Cheerios cereal, information have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

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Book Review: Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

Book info:
The world of photography has undergone a massive
paradigm shift-from film to digital-over the past
decade, and today professionals and amateurs alike
are working largely with digital images. Whether
created using a top of the line digital single lens
Reflex (DSLR), a point and shoot, or a cell phone
camera, the photographs we share and edit and print
invariably end up passing through our computers.

For more than thirty years, Henry Horenstein has
been one of America's most trusted photography
instructors. His classics Black and White Photo
graphy, Color Photography, and Beyond Basic Photo
graphy have been used as standard textbooks across
the country. Now, at last, Horenstein provides a
thorough,concise, and easy to use guide to taking
better digital photographs.
His Provides an entire step by step course for
today's digital workflow. In Digital Photography
You will find essential information about exposure
controls, shutter speed, and subject lighting,as well
as image editing, digital printing methods, and
file storage. Photographs by renowned professionals
and internationally acclaimed artists have been
selected to illustrate the techniques discussed.
Additional photographs and line drawings accomp
any instructional sidebars and helpful tips through
out. Among the many things you will learn:

- how to choose the camera that is right for you
- How to set up your digital camera and get started.
- How to select file formats that will be optimize
for your needs.
- when and how to use manual rather than automatic
settings.
- The Uses and advantages of different lenses
- How the f-stop and shutter speed work together
together to determine exposure.
- How to troubleshoot and solve problems in image
making, editing, and printing.
- How to make the best high resolution scans

Digital photography is the best, most comprehensive,
most useful kind of its kind. Photographers
transitioning from film to digital as well as those
Just learning the art of photography will find
This lucidly written reference to be indispensable.

About The Author:

Henry Horenstein has been a professional photographer,
teacher and writer since the 1970s. He studied history at
the University of Chicago before turning to photography,
earning his BFA and MFA from the Rhode Island School
of Design while studying under the legendary photographers
Henry Callahan and Aaron Siskind. Horenstein's photographs
are collected and exhibited internationally, and he has written
more than 30 books , including Black and White Photography,
which has been used by hundreds of thousands of college,
university, high school, art school students as their introduction
to photography.

Our Thoughts:
This book is packed with all the information you need to
know about photography. It really helped me understand
more about Subject Lighting a and Studio Lighting. If
you're a beginner, this book is for you!

Disclosure:
Product, Product information were recv'd in exchange
for our honest opinions. No monetary exchange was made
here. Many thanks to Hatchette Book Club.

Smith's Trip 11/04/11

I made a trip to Smith's this morning to see if they 

had anything cheap in the feminine protection category

and seen that they had the Kotex tampons and overnight

pads for $2.59 ea. when you buy 10. Here's what I got: 

• 6 Kotex Overnight Pads @ $2.59 ea. 
• 4 Kotex Super Tampons @ $2.59 ea. 
• received a $3 off ynp catalina from Kotex. Used [3] $2/2 Kotex Pads 10/23 SS Used [2] $1.50/2 Kotex Tampons 10/23 SS 
• Final price: $1.39 ea. after coupons, catalina & savings. 

Second Transaction: 

• 7 Pringles [asst. flavors] .99c ea. 
• 3 Flips Chocolate covered pretzels $1 ea. 
• used $3 catalina

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Book Review: Married Mom, Solo Parent by Carla Anne Coroy

Married Mom, Solo Parent 

by 

Carla Anne Coroy

Category: Christian Life/Family

ISBN: 9780825426261

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Paperbound/272 pp. 

Who knew that a married mom could feel like a single mom?

Carla Anne Coroy knows the struggle! As a veteran solo parent,

she has a passion to share her story-the good and the bad-to 

encourage other married women who feel like they're going it 

alone. Whether your husband is away on business, serving in the

military, or busy with a hobby, Married Mom, Solo Parent offers

encouragement, advice, and answers to the tough questions: 

• How do I honor my husband and teach my children to do the same?
• How do I overcome loneliness, insecurity, and anger?
• How do I avoid emotionally checking out of my marriage?
• How do I find some time just for me? 

With practical suggestions and biblical teaching, this down to earth

book will equip you to pursue your high calling and tap into God's 

strength to face the daily challenge of being a married mom, solo parent.

About The Author

Carla Anne Coroy is a gifted teacher and communicator who shares

her life, her mistakes, her passions, and her faith through speaking, 

writing, and mentoring. She serves as a staff writer for Mentoring 

Moments for Christian Women, and is a regular speaker and blogger.

She and her husband, Trent, homeschool their four children. 

Connect Through Media

• Website: www.carlaanne.com
• Carla Anne Coroy on Facebook
• Carla's Blog: http://www.carlaanne.com/blog/

Our Thoughts

Carla's story and experience shows that when you let 

God help you, things will get better. As a married mom,

solo parent this book helped me out so much in many 

ways. Many nights I'd come home from work tired and 

lonely, I had thought about throwing in the towel so 

many times, but after reading Married Mom, Solo Parent

I look to God's strength to face the challenges presented

to me and my family. I think Married Mom, Solo Parent

couldn't have come at a better time in my life.  I recommend

this book to my readers, if you're thinking of filing that 

divorce or looking for another way out, this book is a 

definite read you shouldn't miss out on. Thanks, Carla!! 

Disclosure: We received a free copy of Married Mom, 

Solo Parent, product information from Litfuse Publicity. 

Our opinions stated here are our own. No monetary 

exchange was made. 

Book Review: Meet To Marry by Bari Lyman

Meet To Marry 

A Dating Revelation for the Marriage Minded

by
Bari Lyman

Creator of MeetToMarry.com

Be the One to Find the One

Category: Relationships

ISBN:0757316050

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc. 

Paperback, 266 pp

Book Info

If you truly want to find your ideal spouse, then Meet

to Marry is your next step closer to "I do." Instead of 

superficial dating guides, Meet to Marry offers a completely

fresh approach that will help you find real and lasting love. 

Author Bari Lyman should know. Her love life resembled the

movie Groundhog Day, with a revolving door of ill-suited men. 

One day she asked herself, "Why do I always attract the 

wrong ones?" While the answer took years of research, her

eventual epiphany transformed her approach to dating. The 

result? In short order, she met and married the man of her 

dreams. Using her time-tested method, Bari has helped scores 

of hopeful singles find their soul mates and has created 

MeetToMarry.com, the first and only website for marriage 

minded individuals. Do you want a lifetime of second dates...or

a lifetime with THE ONE?

With candor and compassion, Bari busts the prevailing dating 

myths that keep us blocked. Using her three-step approach-

Assess, Attract, and Act--you'll learn how to change your 

mind set and remove your blind spots to find your perfect rela

tionship match. Discover for yourself what so many other 

happily married couples now know. Let this proven and practical

approach help you find the love that you deserve. 

About The Author

[In her own words] 

I am passionate about helping singles achieve their dreams

of finding their ideal spouse. My message that to find the 

one, you need to be the one is one that I lived. I can empat

hize with men and women who are searching often aimless

ly, for a true connection having been there myself. After 

many years of dating and attracting the "wrong ones," I 

thought I was incapable of attracting a man who could give

me what I needed and wanted. I wanted to meet someone 

who would fulfill my need to be cherished, loved and admired.

There was something about me and what I was thinking and

doing that needed to be changed. That was not exactly a 

place to flourish. It was like living in the movie Groundhog 

Day. The question was not who I was attracting, but why I

was attracting them. I couldn't see it--I thought I was fine. 

What was it about me that had me attracting guys that 

looked different and seemed different, but in the end were 

the same? 

As someone who transformed herself, I met and married 

my ideal love and soul mate, Michael, and created Meet 

to Marry for people to find themselves and their ideal 

spouse. I now know what it is to be married to someone

with whom I can flourish and be myself unconditionally- 

and live a life that we designed together. 

The principles of Meet to Marry are based on techniques

from a lifetime of personal growth, intense study of relat

ionship strategies, and wisdom from great coaches and 

mentors. The program also incorporates Imago techniques

from Harville Hendrix's Getting The Love You Want, 

relationship wisdom from Eli Levy, Ph.D., and Hedy Schleifer,

Principles of the Seven Habits and Transformation; and 

possibility technology from the Landmark Forum, and 

many others, I was able to break through, and now I can 

help you do the same. 

Our Thoughts

I'll tell you, trying to review this book on my own was 

hard as there are singles in this household and I couldn't 

keep it to myself for a day. I did finally get my chance to 

read it and love her techniques for personal growth

and more. Even better is her advice on how to be the one

to find the one. This book is an all time favorite for the 

singles in our household and for many years to come! I 

definitely recommend this book for my single readers.

Connect Through Media

• Meet To Marry Website
• Purchase book here
• Meet To Marry Blog

Disclosure: We received a signed copy to review for free. 

Product and product information was provided by hci books.

No monetary exchange was made here. Opinions provided

here are our own. 

Book Review: Redirect by Timothy D. Wilson

Redirect 

The surprising new science of psychological change

by 

Timothy D. Wilson

Author of Stranger To Ourselves

Pub. Date: September 2011
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
ISBN: 0316051888
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Overview

What if there were a magic pill that could make you happier,

turn you into a better parent, solve your teenager's behavior 

problems, reduce racial prejudice, and close the achievement

gap in education? Well, there is no such pill-but there is a new,

scientifically based approach called story editing that can acc

omplish all of this. It works by redirecting the stories we tell

about ourselves and the world around us, with subtle prompts,

in ways that lead to lasting change. In Redirect, world-renowned

psychologist Timothy D. Wilson shows how story editing works

wand how you can use it every day. 

The other surprising news is that many existing approaches-

from the multibillion-dollar self-help industry to programs that 

discourage drug use and drinking-aren't effective at all. In fact,

some have the opposite effect. Most programs are not adequately

tested, many do not deliver on their promises, and some do harm.

For example, there are programs that have inadvertently caused

unhappiness, raised the crime rate, increased teenage pregnany,

and even hastened people's deaths-in part by failing to redirect

individual's stories in positive ways. 

In short, Wilson shows us what works, what doesn't and why.

Fascinating, groundbreaking and practical, Redirect demonstrates

the remarkable effect small changes can have on the ways we 

see ourselves and the world around us, and how we can use 

these perspectives on a daily basis. In the words of social psych

ologist David G Myers, "With wit and wisdom, Wilson shows 

us how to spare ourselves worthless (or worse) interventions, 

think smarter, and live well."

Spectacular Praise for Redirect
"Redirect reveals the hidden meanings we assume in our 
everyday lives, how these meanings shape our behavior, and
how we can change our assumptions and the world. 
Extraordinary."
- Gregory Walton, PhD, Department of Psychology, 
Stanford University.

About The Author

Timothy D. Wilson is the Sherrell J. Aston
Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia.
He is the author of Strangers to Ourselves and the co
author of the bestselling textbook Social Psychology,
now in it's seventh edition. He lives in Charlottesville.

Our thoughts on Redirect
I learned many positive things from this book that I'll
be using to change my life and the way I think for the
better. This book is a keeper, thanks Timothy D. Wilson!

Disclosure: We received a free copy of this book to review
thanks to Hatchette Book Group for the product & product
information. No monetary exchange was made here. Our
opinions are our own.