How-to & Home Improvements

The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down - Lose the Clutter
The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down - Lose the Clutter

Review:Recently, I moved home to assist with my disabled parents. In that move, two houses were combined into one. Because of the short amount of time between my lease ending and having to move, everything just got shoved into the garage and other free space. You know the old adage - I'll just get to it later. Well later has lead to some serious stress about where to go now. To try and make some headway, I decided to purchase a book. Something to try and give me a starting point since I am seriously ov... Read more

Simple Ways to Create a Natural Home - The Made-from-Scratch Life
Simple Ways to Create a Natural Home - The Made-from-Scratch Life

Review:When I started gardening almost three years ago, I also started listening to some podcasts. Those two interests combined when I found Melissa K. Norris ([...]). I learned many gardening tips, food preservation tips and, very importantly, seed-saving tips. I couldn’t have learned to save tomato seeds the right way without her.
When I found out she was writing a book, I added it to my Amazon cart right away – four months before the release date. I am so glad I did.
The size of the book is de... Read more

Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables - Root Cellaring
Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables - Root Cellaring

Review:This book is a must-have for serious gardeners and those that live off the land. It shows you how to make your own root cellar from scratch, or how to convert a small room into a food storage room.

This book isn't just about how-to store, but also WHAT TO GROW. Not everything is best for long term storage, only certain types of particular veggies can be stored, and this book tells you what you need to grow. Read more

Norwegian Wood: Non-fiction Book of the Year 2016
Norwegian Wood: Non-fiction Book of the Year 2016

Review:I really enjoyed reading this, gave me insights and Ideas on how to handle my firewood better. and I'm convinced that this kind of renewable biomass used for heat, along with new style clean burning stoves is a big part of our energy future. Read more

Lose up to 16 Pounds in 14 Days and Sip Your Way to A Lean & Healthy You!
Lose up to 16 Pounds in 14 Days and Sip Your Way to A Lean & Healthy You!

Review:I love having so many smoothie recipes to choose from and easy to make but I was expecting a meal plan guide. I’m confused. Don’t know which one should have for breakfast, lunch, after a work out and dinner. Help. Read more

Air Plants: The Curious World of Tillandsias
Air Plants: The Curious World of Tillandsias

Review:If you are interested in learning about air plants and love illustrations, then this is a MUST for your library. I thorougly love this book so much that I keep it in my purse to read while I am waiting or sitting somewhere. This is one book that I find myself carrying wherever I go. It is the perfect size book for a medium sized purse.

The photos are beautiful and inspires creativity. I've found bowls around the house that compliment my tillandsia. I've been motivated to use what I have i... Read more

Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess
Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess

Review:I have really enjoyed this book! I have no problems with the author's liberal use of words that some readers might object to, and for my taste they just add to the in-your-face truth telling. I am trying to think of as many people as I can who also need this book to improve their lives. Her concept for using "20/10s" might make the difference between success and failure for some people. If a family friendly version were available I would make sure some of my younger friends and relatives got... Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully - and Feeling Better Every Day
The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully - and Feeling Better Every Day

Review:Living the Farm Sanctuary Life is all about living compassionately and provides the information and tools you need to do so. Through this book, Gene Bauer and Gene Stone have done an excellent job presenting important information in a compelling, non-preachy way. Plus, the recipes are wonderful! I had the opportunity to test one of them before the book was published and the dish received rave reviews from family and friends. I can't wait to test them all!

I highly recommend this book i... Read more

How to Teach Your Baby to Read (The Gentle Revolution Series)
How to Teach Your Baby to Read (The Gentle Revolution Series)

Review:I bought this book when my baby was born, excited to give her a great start in physical and mental development. I was greatly dissapointed, however. I have since done a lot of research about baby development, and learned about the Feldenkrais Method. I read Anat Baniel's book Kids Beyond Limits: The Anat Baniel Method for Awakening the Brain and Transforming the Life of Your Child With Special Needs and ca... Read more

Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life
Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life

Review:Kerri offers a gentle but incredibly effective approach to realigning perceptions on items/things that aren't serving you anymore. I've finally been able to make decisions about highly-charged sentimental items as well as items I thought were of value but were just hanging in my closet, making me feel guilty about myself. The book is fun to read, easy to digest, very practical. As an aside, her Hay House teachings and online course offerings are amazing. Read more

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