The Thrifty Proverbs 31 Woman

Doing Virtuous Business

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:56:00 +0000

Doing Virtuous Business is a lost art in today’s society, but in the book by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch, we are freshly challenged and encouraged to put people before personal gain. Malloch’s book is one of the most engaging and on-time books I’ve read in the past several years. He uses common sense and good morals to communicate the necessity of doing business the right way. Some might call him old fashioned, I say he has good sense (and I’ve under the age of 30).

While it is engaging and he has tons of common sense, it is missing witty verbiage. The book’s tone is sort of cold and matter-of-factly. It’s not one I ran back to read (it doesn’t warm the heart, so-to-speak).

I do, however, greatly enjoy the scientific approach to making a case for good moral business. The real life examples he uses are large-scale realistic ones that support the teachings of good morals.

My final criticism is that it could have been and should have been more blatantly written from a Christian world view, not a “good” world view.

The Free Book is just okay

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0000

Brian Tome's Free Book is pretty much stating all the obvious, in my opinion. There is no spectacular revelation between the covers that would warrant reading it. Tome seems to be trying to hard to write a good book that it comes across as superficial. I'm sure Tome has great intentions, and there are good nuggets in the book, but a lot of it feels like he's trying to make a really cool name for himself.

Tome's rant about motorcycle laws, for example, seems indulgent and is, in my opinion, rebellious. Jesus didn't teach rebellion against laws. The Bible tells us to give honor where honor is due; pray for those in authority so we can live a quiet and peaceable life; and so on.

I give this book 2 out of 5 stars overall. It's just "okay".

Great giveway!

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:42:00 +0000

Here's a fantastic prize pack giveaway on WhoSaidNothingInLifeIsFree.com

Thicker Than Blood, C.J. Darlington

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:44:00 +0000

It's been a while since I've read a book marketed as "Christian fiction" that actually WAS Christian fiction. Well I found one. It's Thicker Than Blood by C.J. Darlington. This novel is a beautiful story of reconciliation.

Christy Williams finally has her life on track. She’s putting her past behind her and working hard to build a career as an antiquarian book buyer. But things begin to unravel when a stolen Hemingway first edition is found in her possession, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. With no one to turn to, she yearns for her estranged younger sister, May, whom she abandoned after their parents’ untimely deaths. Soon, Christy’s fleeing from her shattered dreams, her ex-boyfriend, and God. Could May’s Triple Cross Ranch be the safe haven she’s searching for? Will the sisters realize that each possesses what the other desperately needs before it’s too late?

What I love best about this book is that it does a good job of depicting the love of Christ. The message of reconciliation is a powerful one that Paul ministered to early day Christians in his epistles, and C.J. Darlington does it through this beautiful narrative.

Some impressive endorsements:

With careful attention to detail, emotion, and scene-setting, C.J. Darlington scores with her debut effort. Here is a special writer you won’t want to miss.
--Jerry B. Jenkins, New York Times best selling author

If you love a good read filled with adventure and ultimately redemption, I encourage you to brew the tea, settle into your favorite chair and pick up the page turner that is C.J. Darlington’s imaginative new novel of a modern day sisterhood that triumphs over separation and the raw challenges of life to find the real endurance of both family ties and God’s amazing grace.
--Rebecca St. James, Grammy award winning Christian singer and bestselling author

With Thicker than Blood, C.J. Darlington proves she's a novelist for the long-haul, a strong new voice in Christian fiction. This book speaks to the heart, from the heart, about the heart. Readers will not soon forget it.
--Sibella Giorello, Christy award-winning author of The Rivers Run Dry & The Clouds Roll Away

QUICK LINKS:

The Sweet By and By

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:28:00 +0000

The Sweet By and By by Sarah Evans describes a hurting woman who is trying to do what so many people do. We go on a journey with Jade. Jade is trying reach for her future without letting go of her past. She looking forward to marriage with Max, but hasn’t told him all of the hurtful things of her past. She wants to forget it instead of deal with it, but, of course, she ends up having to deal with it instead.

The Sweet By and By is a sweet book, but in no way did I get an impression that it was Christian from reading it. It should not be marketed as a Christian book, there were some very faint religious tones, but even those were general and could appeal to a large non-Christian audience. I was highly disappointed. If this book were written devoutly Christian, with specific references to the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, then I would have much better enjoyed this book!

Voices of the Faithful

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:00 +0000

Let me start off by saying, I really like Beth Moore! When I saw her name on the cover of Voices of the Faithful I was excited to read this book. This is a good book. While not all of the writers in here are my favorites, there are a lot of good nuggets throughout. Some of the stories of inspiration were more sad than inspirational. And some of them were kind of drawn out. I think this book is a really good book for occasional reading. I would not make it a daily devotional, but I think it’s just fine for “reading on the porch when it’s raining” kind of situations. There were stories of hope and strength and power and that was encouraging. I look forward to other books like this one in the future.

awesome tshirt contest

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Love t-shirts? I do! Go here to enter to win a t-shirt from Seventh.Ink !!

I love this guitar t-shirt!!! Click here to see it.

Repost: My Favorite Frugal Christmas Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:39:00 +0000

One of my favorite sites is MusiChristian.com! The music is usually priced much less than it is on other sites, AND the shipping costs are normally very reasonable. They also have a some great bargains that are usually too good to pass up...and they make GREAT Christmas gifts!! What's not to love???

Plus: a lot of times you can find some awesome exclusive bonuses, like this autographed Chris Tomlin CD with a bonus music sampler for just $7.77!

Great value at Target! Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:55:00 +0000

I have to tell you, I LOVE these Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters!! AND...this week Target has been running a special deal where if you buy 3 packages of Nature Valley Granola Bars you get 1 pack of Nut Clusters FREE.

Well, I bought 7 bags of the Nut Clusters with 7 $1.60/1 coupons and realized, the fourth one rang up free. I ran home, grabbed all my $1 coupons, went back and purchased some more four at a time. That means you can buy 3 Nut Clusters and get 1 free. I wish I had known that for the first purchase, because I would have gotten a better value.

So, go to Target ASAP with your $1.60/1 coupons and stock up!! If you have 4 of those coupons, you'll get 4 bags for a total of $1.10 + tax!!

Even if you have the $1.00/1 coupons, you can stock up getting 4 bags for a total of $3.50 + tax!!

Another great giveaway from my favorite blogger!

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:52:00 +0000

Frugal Femina is one of my favorite blogs to read!! Go here to enter to win 250 business cards!!

Swagbucks

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:17:00 +0000

If you're not a Swagbucks user you're missing out on a really awesome program!

How it works: search using their website and/or toolbar as you would with Yahoo!, Google, or any other search engine, and you will occasionally will Swagbucks. You can redeem those bucks for awesome prizes! Just 45 gets you a $5 Amazon gift card. I love this program! Go sign up NOW and then fan them on Facebook here because they will give out codes for bonus bucks if they get 100,000 fans by Friday night.

This is the perfect time to join!! Go here and sign up now.

HOT $1.50/1 Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Go here to get your $1.50/1 Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm!! Hurry!! This one's sure to go fast!!

I use this stuff right now (I really like it!), so I can't wait to find a good sale on it to pair with the coupons :)

Don't forget to hit your back button to print it a second time.

Free 2010 Joyce Meyer Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:44:00 +0000

Go here to get your free 2010 "Making Every Day Matter" calendar from Joyce Meyer. Go here to learn more about Joyce Meyer's ministry. Tell all your friends about this one!!

Thanks, Mojosavings.

Great new SmartSource printables!

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +0000

Go here to print off some hot new coupons!

Some of my favs are:

$1/1 Spot Shot (combine this with the free movie ticket offer here.

$.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios

and...

$1/1 Bumble Bee Premium Tuna pouch

Go now to get these and other really hot coupons!!!

Giveaway Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Here are some of the best giveaways out there:

Midday Escapades has a very generous giveaway that everyone could use: Minute Rice!! Click here to get to the blog post and enter now!!

The Nurse Mommy has some Bath Tea that sounds like it would feel and smell just delightful! Enter here now!

Spin the reels to win Dove!

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:26:00 +0000

Go here and play Dove's spin game for your chance to win a free Dove product! You can play up to three times per day. They will be giving out 2,000 prizes, so your chances are pretty good :-)

$5 SC Johnson Rebates

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:16:00 +0000

SC Johnson has a hot new offer right now!! There's a $5 mail-in rebate available, and you can submit the rebate up to three times per household! That's up to $15!!!

You get the rebate when you buy any three items from any of these brands:

Drano
Fantastik
Glade
Nature’s Source
Off
Pledge
Raid
Saran
Scrubbing Bubbles
Shout
Windex
Ziploc

Submissions must be postmarked by 7/15/10.

Frugal Christmas Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Akaya) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:13:00 +0000