All Product Reviews

Review: Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump

Jan 29, 2014 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Motherhood | 0

When my son, Zac, was born 7 weeks premature, one of the first things the neonatologist told me was that I had to provide breastmilk for him. Breastfeeding was not a problem for me since I’ve breastfed four babies in the past. The problem was that Zac was still in an incubator and would be staying there for a minimum of one month. How could I provide breastmilk when there was no way Zac could breastfeed from me? Without a baby suckling on my breast, I worried that I won’t be able to produce much milk. But I was a very determined mom. I had to provide the best source of nutrition for my baby.…Read more …

Remembering You by Tricia Goyer – Book Review & Kindle Touch Giveaway!

Nov 24, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Book Reviews, Christian Fiction, Giveaways, Litfuse Books | 0

About the book: 35-year-old Ava Andrews’ dream job is interrupted by an unusual request–fulfill her 84-year-old grandfather’s last wish by joining him on a battle site tour of Europe. Ava is sure her boss will refuse her request. But, instead, he gives her a directive of his own–to videotape the tour and send it back as mini-segments for the show she produces. As if juggling these two things isn’t hard enough, Ava is soon surprised again … twice. First, Ava and Grandpa Jack arrive in Europe, only to discover the tour is cancelled. Unwilling to let down her grandfather or her boss, Ava and Grandpa Jack head out on their own. Then, while they’re on…Read more …

Reclaiming Lily by Patti Lacy: Book Review

Oct 25, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Book Reviews, Christian Fiction, Litfuse Books | 0

About the book: A storm the size of Texas brews when Gloria Powell and Kai Chang meet in a Ft. Worth hotel. They have come to discuss the future of Lily, the daughter Gloria adopted from China and the sister Kai hopes to reclaim. Kai is a doctor who had to give up her little sister during the Cultural Revolution and has since discovered that an inherited genetic defect may be waiting to fatally strike Lily. Gloria’s relationship with her daughter is tattered and strained, and the arrival of Kai, despite the woman’s apparent good intentions, makes Gloria fearful. Gloria longs to restore her relationship with Lily, but in the wake of this potentially devastating diagnosis, is Kai an…Read more …

Energized and Fulfilled Woman of God DVD by Lorrie Flem: A Gabby Moms Review

Oct 1, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Gabby Mom Review | 5

FROM EXHAUSTED, IRRITABLE AND OVERWHELMED TO… AN ENERGIZED & FULFILLED WOMAN OF GOD I believe many mothers would agree, no matter how much of a mouthful the title of this new product is, everybody can relate to it. Whether a mother is homeschooling, staying at home, working outside the home, staying and working at home or whatever situation she may have, exhaustion, irritability and overwhelmed is a part of motherhood. Because of this, guilt is a big part of it as well. When we are exhausted, irritable and overwhelmed, we tend to treat the ones we love with a lot less patience and a lot less love and affection. So we feel the guilt. Then…Read more …

Book Review: False Witness by Randy Singer

Aug 8, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Book Reviews, Christian Fiction | 0

Wow, wow and wow! False Witness by Randy Singer is such a great read! Randy Singer is a great storyteller, weaving a suspense, legal thriller with truths about God and the Bible. This book is so good! Okay, I’m raving here and I haven’t even talked about the actual story yet. So here it goes. Professor Kumari, an Indian Math professor and a computer genius, had cracked the code to break the world wide web’s security with his Abacus Algorithm. Along with his protege, Rajat, they try to sell the algorithm to a conglomeration of top global encryption companies. They planned to use the money from the sale to build more schools for the Dalit…Read more …

Book Review: Made To Crave by Lysa Terkeurst

Aug 6, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Book Reviews, Litfuse Books, Zondervan books | 1

Made To Crave – Satisfying Your Deepest Desire With God, Not Food by Lysa Terkeurst is not another diet book. It does not have low calorie recipes, nor does it have a diet recommendation. It doesn’t have a set of exercise to follow everyday. It’s definitely not your usual book on health and nutrition. “This book is not a how-to manual or the latest, greatest dieting plan. Made To Crave is a helpful companion to use alongside whatever healthy eating approach you choose – a book and bible study to help you find the “want to” in how to make healthy lifestyle changes.” Instead, Made To Crave will help the person who is struggling with…Read more …

FIRST Wild Card Book Tour & Review: 40 Days to Better Living – Optimal Health by Dr. Scott Morris

Jul 28, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Book Reviews, First Wild Card Books | 0

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old…or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today’s Wild Card author is: Dr. Scott Morris and the book: 40…Read more …

Homeschool Planner Review: The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner – Making A Plan for School and Home

Jul 24, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Planner Reviews, TOS ebooks | 0

As I have written in my previous post on our Homeschool Update, I said that planning and scheduling is the key to avoid the overwhelming activities of homeschooling and homemaking. An organization tool, therefore, is a necessity for the homeschool mom. Those generic planners that you find in your local bookstore won’t do for me. I needed something that I can customize. I needed a tool that had everything for me in one go. From my grocery list, daily menu to homeschool planning, daily lesson plans, yearly schedules to book lists, birthday lists, prayer lists and all those other nitty gritty details that make up our family life. The 2011 – 12 Schoolhouse Planner one…Read more …

Website Review and Giveaway: Pen Pal Kids Club

Jul 13, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Giveaways | 4

I remember when I was still a young kid, about elementary age, one of my classmates had us sign a form to apply for pen pals from different countries. Not long after, I received a letter from a boy same age as me, asking to be my pen pal. He was from a European country, I can’t remember which exactly. We exchanged a few letters. Of course, I had to get my mom to mail the letters for me. It was fun getting to know another kid, I learned some things about his life and his country. I also learned the art of writing letters. There are times when I reminisce about my childhood and…Read more …

FIRST Wild Card Book Tour: Young and In Love by Ted Cunningham

Jul 12, 2011 | Posted by Michelle Padrelanan in All Product Reviews, Book Reviews, First Wild Card Books | 0