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Terrie B. (terrieb) - Reviews

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America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money: Your Guide to Living Better, Spending Less, and Cashing in on Your Dreams
Review Date: 6/23/2014


A lot of what this book said I already know. There were lots of other books that said it before them. I like that some of that information is all gathered together into one book. The down side to this book is that some of the information inside is not going to be helpful to all people. My particular concern is the grocery saving section. Which works really good in Phoenix where they are, but not so good for those who live in rural areas. There just isn't enough grocery store competition in rural areas to take advantage of the loss leaders, etc. I would get miserly moms, and miserly families instead. Do borrow this book from the library first before you make a decision. It might contain information you want.


The Complete Tightwad  Gazette
The Complete Tightwad Gazette
Author: Amy Dacyczyn
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/23/2014
Helpful Score: 1


A must have for learning to stretch every pinch of your dollars. She covers a lot of what is to know about being frugal. This is a really thick book. Every house should have this book. Wish I had this when I was younger. This book has blessed me, and it will bless you. You won't regret the purchase of this book. In fact you'd probably make back your money in savings. I did, and then some. Awesome!


Eat Healthy for $50 a Week: Feed Your Family Nutritious, Delicious Meals for Less
Review Date: 6/23/2014


This book helped us cut our grocery bill dramatically. See the other book suggestions in back. This book and others has helped us live on one income for more than 10 years. Even through these times of recession. Awesome! Every house should have a copy. I'm glad I found it, and wish I had found it sooner.


First We Have Coffee
First We Have Coffee
Author: Margaret Jensen, Harvest House Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 10/28/2016


This is a wonderful little book. I'm always looking for copies to give to my friends. There are sad stories in here, but there are also life lessons and much encouragement. I recommend this for any wife who's husband is called to the ministry. I also think it's good for anyone to read. Even my children love this book. I'm so thankful that my friend let me read it all of those years ago.


Goodbye Rune
Goodbye Rune
Author: Marit Kaldhol
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/22/2017


I'll tell you up front the little boy kisses the little girl on the cheek. That will be helpful for those who care about such things. Otherwise my only suggestion is that the parent or adult read the book before the child reads it. It is also better for the parent or adult to read it to the child. It's not graphic, but it is written so well as to bring a tear to even the adults eyes. Children are much different. Some children will be too sensitive for this book. Some children also will have a hard grasping the message. It's not the books fault, just a natural maturing issue. Like I said read it and decide for yourself. Low stars is just cause it's hard to say you like a book about death a lot.


I Love You As Much... Board Book
I Love You As Much... Board Book
Author: Laura Krauss Melmed
Book Type: Board book
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/11/2018


I absolutely love this book. I read it to my daughter while she was little. Even as a baby. It was great for bonding with her. I gave a copy to a young lady when she had her first baby. I'll pass mine to my daughter so she can read it to her children.


Making It: Radical Home Ec for a Post-Consumer World
Making It: Radical Home Ec for a Post-Consumer World
Author: Kelly Coyne, Knutzen Erik
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 6/19/2017


I love this book. I haven't made anything in it yet, but I love what's in it. It's very encouraging.


Miserly Meals: Healthy, Tasty Recipes Under 75 Cents Per Serving
Miserly Meals: Healthy, Tasty Recipes Under 75 Cents Per Serving
Author: Jonni McCoy
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/23/2014


There are some really good mixes in here. I like the Italian seasoning. I love the broth powder, and taco seasoning. Trust me it's worth it just for those recipes alone.


Miserly Moms: Living on One Income in a Two-Income Economy
Miserly Moms: Living on One Income in a Two-Income Economy
Author: Jonni McCoy
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/23/2014


I love this book! This book was such a blessing with trying to live on one income with a family of four, plus homeschooling. Awesome! Get it and it will bless you.


Saving Dinner the Low-Carb Way : Healthy Menus, Recipes, and the Shopping Lists That Will Keep the Whole Family at the Dinner Table
Review Date: 8/19/2019


Her recipes in this book are delicious. There is a lot of variety. You'll feel like you're cooking gourmet. There are tons of vegetables. It is not a book for someone on a tight budget, but it is better on the wallet than most other diet programs out there. Though this is not a diet book, it is just a cook book. My daughter loves the variety.
The menus are only for 6 days of the week. You'll have to find something else for day 7.


Stowaway
Stowaway
Author: Karen Hesse
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/3/2014
Helpful Score: 1


Caution: On page 83 of this book a native woman drops her lower clothing revealing her privey parts.

That might just be the worst of it. My thirteen year old son doesn't need it to get any deeper than that. Every parents different, but I thought some would at least appreciate the caution.


The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Author: Judith Viorst
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/20/2017


I didn't like the part of the book where they decided to have a philosophical argument about rather or not if heaven existed or not. Without that the book would have been good to help children with the loss of a pet.


The Usborne Complete First Book of Nature (First Nature)
Review Date: 7/12/2013


My children love these kind of books. Usbourne books are packed full of information just waiting to be learned by children of all ages. This book in particular has a section on mating that may not be appropriate for all readers. Parental discretion is advised. Otherwise this is a nice thick book on nature.


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