Category Archives: Review

Empty Promises by Pete Wilson {Review}

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I have read the Bible from cover to cover three times since January 2011. Each time I come to 1 Corinthians 7:31, I pause. There’s something about the words “. . . those who use the things of the world, … Continue reading →

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Always Icecream Update AND Fabulous Membership Deal!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

You may remember my review of Always Icecream not long ago, and my post about Always Icecream/Clever Dragons agreeing to sponsor me for The 2:1 Conference. (If not, you need to click through those links and read them!) Anyway, the … Continue reading →

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Illusion by Frank Peretti {Review}

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I began reading Frank Peretti books when the buzz was about This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness. I don’t want to think about how many years that has been. (It might date me.) Since that time, I have read every Frank Peretti book … Continue reading →

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The 13th Tribe by Robert Liparulo {Review}

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I have read through the Bible many times, and I find that it answers a lot of my questions—and leaves many more unanswered. Obviously, we’re not meant to know and understand everything, but I’d still like to know . . . … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons I Love Always Icecream {Review}

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It’s easy to set up. I had no problems with the initial registration process, and it was easy to understand all the options while setting up the girls’ accounts. Almost everything can be customized on each child’s profile. You must adjust the grade … Continue reading →

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Review: The Rose of Winslow Street by Elizabeth Camden

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

When I reviewed The Lady of Bolton Hill, I was so impressed that I gave it five stars on Amazon. After reading The Rose of Winslow Street, I wish there were more than five stars! Elizabeth Camden has impressed me more … Continue reading →

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Review: Hannah the Hedgehog Goes to Heaven and Lily Loses Her Best Friend by Lori A. Moore

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Even if you don’t want them to, pets become family. I cried over dogs growing up and will cry over cats when my fifteen-year-old feline companions die. Last spring, less than two weeks after we got them, one of my … Continue reading →

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Review and Giveaway: Night of the Cossack and Homeschool Study Guide by Tom Blubaugh

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

When I received Night of the Cossack by Tom Blubaugh, I wanted to like it, but I wasn’t sure I was going to. I don’t usually read coming-of-age stories about teen boys—Cossack soldiers, no less! Then I read the introduction, and I … Continue reading →

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Review: Princess Stories by Carolyn Larsen

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Princess Stories: Real Bible Stories of God’s Princesses by Carolyn Larsen was impressive from the time we opened the package. It’s pink (multiple shades, in fact) with sparkly purple flowers on it, and it’s all about princesses. All of that counts … Continue reading →

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Review: The Simtech Single Switch Series

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

The Simtech Single Switch Series by Simtech Publications is an amazing collection of games for kids of all ages. The wonderful thing is that they can easily be played with a single switch (or, if you prefer, your mouse). It’s … Continue reading →

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