Books of the Month Collab Jan '18

Sharing what I read this month... the good, the bad, and the ugly... some heavy reading to start off the year, but some life changing reads.  And find out my one of my favorite parenting books of all time!

This Open Collab is hosted by Ingrid @ Mommy & Mia Homeschool Chronicles: http://bit.ly/2zpOZBU
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Full Resync Your Life Review:
http://creative2xmom.blogspot.com/2018/01/resync-your-life-review.html

Full In Step With The Spirit Review:
http://creative2xmom.blogspot.com/2018/01/in-step-with-spirit-review.html

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20 Dishes for Your Super Bowl Party

Spinach Artichoke Mini Dip Boats

Jalapeno Popper Football Cheese Ball

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Antipasto Salad Kabobs

Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Pumpkin Beef Stew

Taco Plate Casserole

Cheesy Party Burgers

Bourbon Bacon Roast Beef Sliders

Classic Stromboli

3-Ingredient Crock pot Meatballs

Balsamic Honey Pulled Pork Sliders

Bacon Mac & Cheese

Beer Cheese Dip

Football Rice Krispie Treats

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Cookies and Cream Dip

Cannoli Dip

Loaded Funfetti Dessert Nachos

What are you cooking for Super Bowl Sunday?

In Step With The Spirit {Review}

Many of us "know" that God loves us, yet we walk through life wondering where He is.  Why can't we see His work in our lives?  Where is He when the storms of life get crazy?  And how can we possibly know His path for our lives?  Sarah Bowling would say that He's always with us... we just need to open our eyes to his presence... in the mountain top experiences of life, the lowest of valleys, and yes, even the mundane moments of our day to day living.  Living In Step With the Spirit is less about a formula and more about awareness of God all around us.  

I wanted to like this book.  I really did.  I read what people were saying about it and I thought, "Yes, that sounds wonderful.  Practical wisdom for walking in step with the Lord."  I tried.  In fact, after my first failed attempt of getting through this book, I picked it up again a few months later and tried a second time.  But again I just couldn't get through it.  As far as practical wisdom, I really could find none of it.  In Step With The Spirit read more like Bowling's personal testimony and adventures rather than an encouragement to find the Lord in my own life.  And while there is encouragement to be found in how the Lord has cared for other believers, this just wasn't one of those testimonies.  Bowling seemed to loop back into the same stories and principles over and over again, until I could take no more of it.  I was sorely disappointed with this one.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Women in Science Book Haul

We love science.  There's so much to learn about how the world and how it all works together.  In researching scientists, I stumbled upon several books highlighting women in STEM fields and wanted to share them with you.  Hoping this leads to a fruitful and inspiring study!

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Resync Your Life {Review}

Authored by four time #1 Fitness Trainer in the World, Samir Becic promises that if you give him 28 days, he can give you a stronger, leaner body.  But that's not all.  Resync Your Life focuses not only on your physical health, but your mental and emotional health as well.  The Resync program looks at the body as a whole, not just physical fitness.  Becic takes his audience through four weeks of synchronizing body weight exercises, a healthy eating plan, emotional health, and mental realignment, all in an attempt to build a "stronger, leander, smarter, happier you."

With more than 15 years experience in the fitness industry, Samir Becic has developed an easy to follow plan that he's clearly laid out in this book.  Everything is included from illustrated multi-level exercises to a food journaling pages to a prayer and meditation component that is so often overlooked.

There were a lot of things that I loved about this book.  I love that the food plan is broken down to a level of being very approachable.  Sometimes eating plans can be complicated and overwhelming.  Not this one.  There was lots of options and variety to keep you interested.  Also, I think it's really important that the author spent some time focusing on the mental and spiritual aspects of life as well. Our bodies work together as a whole the these areas of our lives certainly have an affect on our physical health.  Finally, the exercise plan was very doable.  With no equipment needed, the Resync program can be continued anywhere, even in traveling. 

This book is best geared toward a beginner or someone of lower moderate activity level.  It's very non-threatening and approachable.  As for someone of a higher activity level, the exercises may not be life changing, but the eating plan and mental/spiritual aspects would still be of great benefit.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.