Reviews of books that offer solutions and tips for living.
Good Clean Beauty by Caroline and Isabel Bercaw is a book full of beautiful images and lots of ideas to create your own beauty products. It is written with a fun, upbeat style that will appeal to younger readers. While the book has quite a few recipes and tips for making many beauty items, such as face masks and eye shadow, it is one that I recommend with caution. Continue reading
Camp Cocktails by Emily Vikre is a fun approach to enjoying a cocktail while outdoors. The book covers so many different types of outdoor experiences and proves that there is no limit to enjoying a delicious cocktail at the same time. This isn’t your average bartending book and is geared for those who are wanting to bring some classy cocktails on an outdoor trip. Continue reading
The Smoke Shop’s Backyard BBQ is a recipe book that has so much more than just ideas for grilling on the BBQ. This book contains so many different ideas, such as Taco Tuesdays and holiday get-togethers. It is a must-have for anyone who loves hosting backyard barbecues. Continue reading
The New Gardener’s Handbook by Daryl Beyers is a comprehensive book that has just about everything there is to know about gardening. This guide starts off with some of the science behind plants and roots, and then gets into the actual art of gardening. It is a book that should be on every gardener’s shelf. Continue reading
The Secret Garden Cookbook by Amy Cotler is such a fun companion to Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden. There are so many unique and interesting recipe ideas that are all connected to the classic children’s story. The book is so much more than a book of recipes, as it contains historical facts, quotes from the story, and beautiful images. Continue reading