Book Reviews by Ehlen Administration

Today is the last day to buy the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2016 , which includes my ebook, Adoption Options: For Prospective Adoptive Parents! Please do not miss out on this huge resource! (My book is pictured below - but this is only ONE category in this bundle, there are so many more resources on organizing, cooking, routines, self care, etc.!) As a courtesy, I thought I’d remind you that your chance to buy The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle (2016 Edition) expires in a few hours. Although over 40,000 people have already bought their bundle and said hello to stress-less homemaking, others are hesitating, wondering if this bundle is really for them. Well, I guess that depends… Do any of these situations describe you? You’ve known for quite some time that you needed to make changes in your home or your family, but just don’t know how. You’ve been eyeing some of the eBooks and eCourses, but they’ve just been a bit too expensive to justify (or maybe you’ve been wondering if t...

My sister, the librarian, was on the ball enough to send me Barnes & Noble's summer reading program in April (when I am running on fumes to get through the rest of the school year much less plan for summer enhancement) and I realized that now that I have moved back to Mid-Mo I wasn't as aware of everything that is offered in terms of summer reading programs. Last year my daughter got 3 different books from summer reading, and I am personally thrilled to report that MU pediatrics offers books instead of candy as rewards for regular ped visits. Since I was compiling a list for myself and this is a blog about books, I thought I'd list it here for your convenience. Hope it helps! Daniel Boone Regional Library Summer Reading Program Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program Chuch E Cheese Reading Rewards  Available Online: Summer Reading Skills through Saint Louis University (I have a one time use coupon code for $30 off - comment if you want it!) Scholastic S...

Most of you know I love my babies, and I love my ebook bundles. So honestly, I usually buy the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, because I want all the info I can get on creating a peaceful home. And reading is peaceful, so it all dovetails together nicely for me. But this year I'm actually rather un-peacefully pumped about this bundle .... because I am a contributing author! Details of this year's Ultimate Homemaking Bundle are below, and of course if you have any questions let me know. But please share this with any friends you know who may be interested in adoption and homemaking, and since one generally follows the other, that would be all of them. So just share :) Sidenote - this is A LOT of product, over $1,000 for a little money, $29.97. Do not be overwhelmed by the sheer volume; it's a library so pick and choose, and save some for later. Use some of those organizing resources :)      BUDGETING Family Budget Challenge by Shannon Brown at Growing Slower ($3...

When I first became a mom, nearly (gulp) 10 years ago, one of the sagest pieces of advice my mom gave me was, "If the baby wants to sleep, then LET HIM SLEEP!!!!" This was quickly followed by, "and if you can sleep while he sleeps then DO IT." That worked out well because this particular position was his favorite, and sometimes only sleep position. Also popular was: Which of course is the only way you are NOT supposed to let your baby sleep. Except that the first time I gave in and let him sleep on his tummy - complete with me hovering outside his nursery after having removed every thing in his crib that could restrict his airway, he slept for 2 hours. TWO WHOLE HOURS. Guess how he slept on his back? Yup, exactly like that. Every time. I maybe got 45 min of solid sleep time for the first couple of months. Brutal honesty, that's how I play it. I had read all the books, reviewed all the parenting style recommendations, and could rattle off CIO, attac...

My mom fail today? Cleaning up OJ my daughter spilled IN her backpack. Seriously. Despite the "only water goes in the school water bottle" conversation, my very strong willed daughter figured that since today was a special read-a-thon day it warranted OJ, while not even bothering to check to see if this was all right with me. So this morning as we were supposed to be leaving for school I was dumping orange juice, complete with floating Skittles (NO idea where the Skittles came from) into the sink and telling her that she was just not going to have her homework folder, because she didn't bother to obey mommy.   Guess I should go ahead and watch today's video... Are you having a #momfail day today? Join me in my attempt to remind myself that it happens to all of us. Please note, while there may be affiliate links or payment for reviews, all opinions are my own. You can't buy a good review from me, people. I am way too mouthy for that.

I know that there are a lot of mommies like me who need some encouragement. This series was put together by the people who do the Ultimate Bundles, of which I am so fond, in anticipation of their upcoming Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2016 . I don't usually get too sappy on this blog, but I'm a mom of three kids, one of whom is special needs. I assure you my mommy guilt is frequent and profound, and even a defensively sarcastic mom like me needs to hear this once in a while. If you need some encouragement, whether you plan to buy this bundle or not, please check out this video series. Please note, while there may be affiliate links or payment for reviews, all opinions are my own. You can't buy a good review from me, people. I am way too mouthy for that.