Instead of saying it is in parts, it is in stages. The reading can and most likely to go through all three stages. It is more of a personal finance book. Within the book, exercises/assignments are places for the reader to do. It gives space within the book where you can write in it. You do not have to write in the book but it is an option. On the website, www.thegetmoneybook.com in the introduction, states you can find the assignments and worksheets to print out, video tutorials and more. There are pro talk sections, different interviews with personal finance and behavioral experts. Has the end of chapter points. Talks about setting goals – like saving for a trip or paying off student debt. SMART acronym – specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-based. How this process can be helpful throughout the book and life outside the book. Also talking about frugal, budget, emergency funds, credit inquiries. At times the points are focused on an American audience but can be generally looked at by other people outside of America.
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Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Fix Freeze feast Kati Neville and Lindsay Ahrens
A cookbook, one that is helpful for those who want meal plan a week or two in advance. Information about planning and prepping your kitchen. The recipe set is basically the same for each one. It states the ingredients, how to make, then to cook the freezer meal and on hand for cooking each meal and pack it up items. There are different categories of chicken main dishes, beef main dishes, beverages, and others. There are images of the recipes to show you what they would look like when you make them. Feast tonight meals – light colour background. Recipes have some information about an ingredient or authors history with the dish. The recipes do seem pretty easy to do so it is not that hard for people to do one day a week and bring it out later. Reference at the back and shelf life of the items. And there is a freezer inventory template at the back.
365 Ways to Live Generously - Sharon Lipinski
This is set up in weeks, week 1 to 51, not days like other books that have the same concept that I have read. I am used to the books going from January 1 to December 31. But this one takes the week approach. It will go week one day one and so on. In the books, each week comes attached with one of the seven habits the author stated at the beginning of the book. They are physical health, mindfulness, relationships, connecting with yourself, gratitude, simplicity, and philanthropy. On the day it will state the habit, a quote, talks about what it is that day, and practice. Most of the practice is journal work. This book is still just as interesting as other 365 books. It does make you think of you can do and do better. Some of the days connect to other days. It will be like, 'back on day 8...' or something similar to that. There is a year in review for each habit. Simplicity is divided into a few categories in itself. There is a charity evaluation worksheet. There is no conclusion, it goes straight to the table and sheet. The index is divided into the habits.
Sunday, 28 January 2018
Toxic Home Conscious Home Dr Rob Brown
This book has three parts, twelve chapters total. Each chapter talks about the realm of the home, as well as water, air, and food that come into your home and body. It is very informative and well researched. Much of the information is recent – between 2010 and 2017. The writing can be easily understood by the reader. Has figures/images like a table of different plastics. Talks about different types of water, what is in our air, our food and the products we contain and cook with. Small talk about cleaning and personal care. Energy and spirit we put into the home also have an effect and it briefly talks about it.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
Resources
Fire and Water Information:
Personal Library and Places to Get Books:
How to Build Your Personal Library, By David Alves on September 20, 2011,
5 Inexpensive Ways to Amass Your Own Personal Library, By TJ, http://www.freemoneywisdom.com/5-inexpensive-ways-to-amass-your-own-personal-library/
How to Keep A Library Of (Physical) Books, March 10, 2014, https://ryanholiday.net/how-to-keep-a-library-of-physical-books/
10 Ways to Build a Library on the Cheap, Craig Donofrio April 11, 2013, https://www.moneytalksnews.com/10-ways-to-build-a-library-on-the-cheap/
Building Your Own Library, Aug 05. 2016 https://wellplannedgal.com/building-your-own-library/
A Home Library on a Budget: 9 Places to Find Free and Low-Cost Books
Updated September 15, 2015 by Charlotte Edwards https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/jobs-making-money/side-gigs/building-a-home-library-low-cost-books/
“Creating a Home Library for Your Family on a Limited Budget,”© 2015 The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance http://thencbla.org/education/parent-handbook/creating-a-home-library-for-your-family-on-a-limited-budget/
“Creating a Personal Library,” October 29, 2014 by Avil Beckford, http://theinvisiblementor.com/creating-a-personal-library/
“How to Build a Home Library on a Budget,” https://kalynbrooke.com/life-and-style/books-and-reading/build-a-home-library-on-a-budget/
“Building a Personal Library on a Budget,” Marco Gustafsson November 27, 2010, http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-a-Personal-Library-on-a-Budget&id=5455271
“Build a Quality Home Library—Without Breaking Your Budget!,”by Janice Campbell · August 19, 2015 https://everyday-education.com/build-a-quality-home-library-without-breaking-your-budget/
“7 Apps for Cataloguing Your Home Library,”Emily VanBuren, June 12, 2014, https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/7-apps-cataloguing-your-home-library
“How to Create a Home Library,” Leah French, Updated 05/03/17, https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-create-a-home-library-1313432
“How to Build an Inexpensive Hobby,”by Trent Hamm, Updated on 09.16.14, https://www.thesimpledollar.com/how-to-build-a-reading-hobby-or-any-inexpensive-hobby/
“How to Keep A Library Of (Physical) Books,” September 17, 2013, By Ryan Holiday, https://thoughtcatalog.com/ryan-holiday/2013/09/how-to-keep-a-library-of-physical-books/
“8 Reasons to Catalog Your Books (and How to Do It),” Emma Nichols 01-14-16, https://bookriot.com/2016/01/14/8-reasons-catalog-books/
“Book Bliss: 6 Of The Best Apps For Organizing Your Home Library,” by Trish ParsonsMay 19, 2017, http://www.amreading.com/2017/05/19/book-bliss-6-of-the-best-apps-for-organizing-your-home-library/
“5 Apps to Help You Track Your Personal Libraries,” http://www.adweek.com/galleycat/5-apps-to-help-you-track-your-personal-libraries/80866
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Self-Sufficiency Handbook By Alan and Gill Bridgewater
First part of the book is about the land and using it. It holds information about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country, animals and going abroad. The second part goes into the self-sufficient house. They go into a little bit of three different types of homes – passive, high-tech and the natural house. They go into different heating and cooking options. The advantages and disadvantages are in list form and not in paragraphs and are not overly explained. you get the point, and if you want to know more you can get another book on the topic. Tells what would be a poor or good choice in firewood. The book does have images and diagrams to show things talked about – like solar tubes. There is a slight focus on alternate power sources. Part three goes into a food garden. It talks about common wild food, soil care, saving rainwater and so on. There is an A to Z section of vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Part four goes into animal husbandry and part five is about the pantry. Talking about different animals you could keep. And making different foods and doing different things – drying mushrooms and smoking cheese.
As a complete guide, it does go into a whole variety of things. If it did explain everything, it would be a lot longer. But it is a good start to have a look at the different things out there. It is a good starting point.
The Magickal Family by Monica Crosson
I like the concept of this type of book, even though as of right now I do not have my own children. It is a nice topic to have some information about, because from what I have seen it is a new topic that has not come into play that often. It has two parts, first Family Magick and then Family Sabbat Celebrations. After the table of contents, there is a table of activities if you want to go to that activity without having to look through the entire book or chapter for it. There are Notes pages for those who like to write in their book or have a place to put additional notes.
There are rites/rituals, crafts and vision quests in the book, which is nice. So there is a connection to what can be done outside of the book and read about it. There are sections that are just information (ex. a garden section/section of plants and food). There is a sense it is kitchen magic orientated, and that of being a green pagan – which many are. The Sabbat section does start with Samhain – with the fact that too many it is the New Year. The conclusion is one page.
Personal stories are brought in to bring in ideas on how to raise kids. These are her stories so not everyone is going to relate or connect. But it with these stories that it started to bring down the book. There are good ideas and points and information but is bogged down by the stories. For me, it would be better if there were more information and ideas, but not have the stories overshadow the book. Stories are nice to have but not when they are taking over the book. I expected more out of this book. Maybe it is because I do not have kids yet or the fact I am not fully onto her writing style. Again, this book does have its points.
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