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A Box of Awesome Things Matching game is exactly what its title says! It is a matching game with cardboard cards and items like lava, fireflies, s’mores and more! I love the box that the cards come in. They are divided into four sections and by color and comes in a decorated box, so storage for these cards makes it very easy. I played this game with my two-year-old and he had a fun time playing this game. My oldest, whose nine, did not think the game was that fascinating and got bored fast; however, it is great for little ones who are learning matching skills. I rate this game a 3 out of 5 due to the lack of interest for older children. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this game free in agreement to write a honest review on my blog. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements a...

Do One Thing Everyday that Makes You Happy, is a daily journal with different quotes, notes sections and many affirmations to get you started on your day. I absolutely love this book. First off, the book is yellow, my favorite color! But it also makes me feel happy inside. The creator of this book knew that more happiness needed to be shared in the world and this book is a daily reminder to share some love and happiness. One thing that I really love is the different questions that you can answer each day. For example, for the birthday page, it states “What made my birthday happy?” and there is a section where you can write your answer. I used the section that stated, “It made me happy today to send this text,”. I sent a text to my brother and there was a page that allowed me to record it. I did not use the pages in any number order, just flipped to the page I wanted to review and write on. I like the book for that reason. I do not feel that I must go page by page and just flip to the ...

In the book, How to Make Money Online: How to Grow a Passive Income in 20 Simple Steps, by Montina "Sparkwisdom" Portis, it discusses how we can live the dream of entrepreneurship by creating passive income streams and living off them. Portis does explain that creating these streams require lots of work and not for the faint of heart, but once those streams are going and you are making enough money, you can leave your 9-5 and live the life you want. Portis does explain the 20 income streams in detail and expresses that you do not have to do all of them at once; however, the average millionaire does have 7 streams of income, so you can choose the ones that work best for you. The one thing that I like best about this book is Portis's real-life experience. She is not giving advice based on what she thinks sounds good, rather, she talks about her own successes and failures which gives credibility to her work and research.  The streams of income that Portis explains in her bo...

My latest read, The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own, by Joshua Becker, was very profound. With the new Minimalism movement that is changing the way many think about living and consumption, this book is a coming of age piece that puts simplicity to perspective. Becker discusses how one can determine what is important to his/her life. One quote from the book that resonates with me states, “…finding the life we want isn’t about giving up everything. Instead, it’s about reducing the number of our possessions to a level that sets us free.” Throughout the book, Becker explains how this philosophy has allowed him and his family to appreciate opportunities that would have been missed had they not gotten rid of all the items they consumed. Becker also explains how removing used items allows time to reflect on thanksgiving and having the means to give to those in need. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for its straightforwardness, easy to read and honestly, I di...

In the book, Beyond the Pews, by Amy Ekwegh, you will feel compelled, convicted, motivated and remorseful. It takes the reader from a place of contentment and allows one to have a self-check on where he/she stand in the church ministry. From start to finish, I saw myself in each scenario mentioned in this book. Beyond the Pews is an easy and quick read. Once you start, you will not want to put the book down and can be read in a day. Ekwegh used biblical reference to prove the Christian's purpose goes beyond attending a church service. I do feel that there were some parts where the book became redundant. There were many mentions of “not leaning on others and having the will to go into prayer for yourself” and “having the faith to continue the Christian walk”. It would have been nice to see a chapter on Prayer and one on Faith to sum up those thoughts. For this reason, I would rate the book a 3 out of 5. No matter your position in the church, you will feel motivated to do more for th...