Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]
Books
Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story by Ray Davies
Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
Vegan Desserts in Jars
Don’t these desserts look fabulous and adorable? All of the sweet treats in this recipe book are designed to be served in mason jars and each one is vegan. This is great for vegans and anyone who prefers to avoid or can’t have the common dessert ingredients of butter and eggs. From what I’ve seen, […]
The Cheesy Vegan – 125 Plant Based Recipes
“Cheesy” and “Vegan” in the same cookbook title? It’s true! I love cheese and have often thought that I could be a vegan, if I didn’t have to give up cheese. I have no desire to eat meat, but cheese is a comfort food that I thoroughly enjoy. The Cheesy Vegan by John Schlimm has […]
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Coconut Oil Diet
Hooray for the amazing coconut! We can use shredded coconut in dessert recipes, drink coconut water, cook with coconut oil and much more! I know that coconut has many healthy benefits, but now that I have The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Coconut Oil Diet I know a whole lot more. The book is organized […]
Touch the Spirit: Connecting to the Inner World of Dementia
Dementia is a scary word. This condition can take on many forms and can be very difficult for the person who has it and those who love and care for them. Earlier this year, I sat with my mother as her doctor told her she had dementia and Alzheimer’s. The diagnosis was long overdue and […]