The Ultimate Homemaking Library

[Want More Babies]

I admit, I bought it! :angry-banghead:

raisinghomemakers.com/2013/the-ultimate-homemakers-library-97-ebooks-for-just-29-97-plus-freebies/

Did anyone else? There is a book that I want to discuss, but I don't have time right now. It will take a good day or two to write out my thoughts about it, and I just don't have that kind of time for the next few days. I read the book over two days (it is only 120 so so pages) but I have never been so angry in all my life. :angry-banghead: The book is Entangled entangledbook.com/

The reviews on Amazon does not due it justice. It is so far from a 5 Star read that it isn't funny. It should be given 1 Star.

[Verin Sedai]

I bought it. I wanted the freebies, mostly, but I follow a few of the homemaking and cooking blogs that put on the sale, so I'm excited for those books. Maybe some of the preschooling books as well.

Are there some rage-inducing books in it? I honestly didn't look super hard. I'll take a look and will join you in discussing them if you like. :)

[Want More Babies]

I bought it. I wanted the freebies, mostly, but I follow a few of the homemaking and cooking blogs that put on the sale, so I'm excited for those books. Maybe some of the preschooling books as well.

Are there some rage-inducing books in it? I honestly didn't look super hard. I'll take a look and will join you in discussing them if you like. :)

Entangled left me furious. Maybe I am reading way too much into it, but I think not. I liked the book on ice cream recipes but could have probably googled all of them. My problem is sometimes I don't think of something, then see it and think, wow, I would like to try that. :)

I am a fan of Southern Living and bon appetit and every month I try new recipes out of there. Have you had the Hummingbird Cake from Southern Living? Oh my, no wonder I can't loose any weight! http://www.southernliving.com/food/holi ... age32.html

[debrand]

Are you discussing the same series of books advertised on LAF? If so, no wonder they annoyed you.

[Verin Sedai]

Oh wow. That cake looks fantastic. I don't get any magazines, but every time I come across a Southern Living in a waiting room or whatnot, I am always wishing I could eat everything in the recipe section. Especially the Thanksgiving issue. /drool

Is Entangled about emotional affairs or something? I think I remember skimming past its blurb and thinking it seemed like a weird addition to a collection of homemaking books.

[Slt]

I bought it. I wanted the freebies, mostly, but I follow a few of the homemaking and cooking blogs that put on the sale, so I'm excited for those books. Maybe some of the preschooling books as well.

Are there some rage-inducing books in it? I honestly didn't look super hard. I'll take a look and will join you in discussing them if you like. :)

I bought it too for some of the homeschooling materials (non religious) and some of the homemaking books. i read the parenting advice from the 4 moms book- and it made me :shock: way too much religious stuff thrown in, but a lot of the advice made me sideye.

[wtylcf]

"Entangled's" book description just makes me kind of sad for all parties involved. Honestly, whether you're a Christian or not, it doesn't take a genius to know that you shouldn't become a super close confidant to someone to whom you are ALSO sexually attracted. Attraction happens, but chances are your rational mind knows the life you built with your partner is worth more than flirting with some other dude (or lady), and can put a damper on things before it goes too far. I look forward to your scathing review, Want More Babies!

I've kind of become interested in home management over the years, but I don't think I'd ever buy a homemaking-system book (or series of books!), since I'm pretty happy with the system I have now. It's quite nerdy and involves lots of evernote shopping lists and google calendar reminders for tasks and appointments. Thankfully my partner is the guru of paper filing and budget spreadsheets, so between us (and our zero kids and pets) we get along quite easily.

[mlady]

Buying other people's "systems" for anything never made sense to me. Although I wish I had the ambition to create and market a system of my own to sell to others. I have always wanted to exploit the weak for my personal gain.

[oil]

Buying other people's "systems" for anything never made sense to me. Although I wish I had the ambition to create and market a system of my own to sell to others. I have always wanted to exploit the weak for my personal gain.

Do it! Then you can make the rest of us feel like a pieces of shit for not having such a perfect system! :lol:

Do you think they feel competitive reasons to write these blogs and books, to show every one else how wonderful they have their life and family so perfect in orderly? They seem like they are fighting to be the g-d of home management, in a christ way of course. :pray:

[dairyfreelife]

Here's the list of books they were selling for anyone curious who doesn't want to go to the site:

Home & Property {Cleaning, Organizing, Decor}

31 Days to Clean by Sarah Mae @ SarahMae.com ($4.99) Getting it Together: Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Management System that Works by Kayse @ kayse pratt ($3.99) Pulling Yourself Together: Implementing a Cleaning Routine that Sticks by Becky @ Clean Mama ($10.00) Simple Living by Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living ($2.99)

NOT a DIY Diva by Melissa @ The Inspired Room ($3.99)

One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler by Tsh @ Simple Mom ($5.00)

28 Days to Hope for your Home by Dana @ A Slob Comes Clean ($5.00)

Organizing Life as Mom by Jessica @ Life as Mom ($9.00)

Clean Enough: Simple Solutions for the Overwhelmed by Jenni @ Live Called ($4.99)

10 Steps to Organized Paper by Lisa @ Lisa Woodruff.net($5.00)

Handmade Walls by Jamin and Ashley @ the handmade home ($9.95)

Easy Peasy Chores: An Easy-to-Use Chore System That Brings JOY Back Into Family Chores by Alina Joy @ The Good Old Days Farm ($17.99)

Educational Children’s Resources

Princess Training by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($3.99)

The Armor of God by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($2.50)

My Bedtime Learning Book by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($1.00)

Think Outside the Classroom by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($6.97)

Raising Rock Stars — Kindergarten Bundle by Carissa @ 1plus1plus1equals1 ($10.00)

The ABC’s For Godly Boys Curriculum by Lindsey @ Road to 31 ($8.00)

The ABC’s For Godly Girls Curriculum by Lindsey @ Road to 31 ($8.00)

K4 Curriculum by Erica @ Confessions of a Homeschooler ($15.00)

Write Through the Bible (print) by Trisha @ Intoxicated on Life ($5.00)

Write Through the Bible (cursive) by Trisha @ Intoxicated on Life ($5.00)

Balcony Girls (books 1 & 2) by Sandy @ Reluctant Entertainer ($19.90)

The Dig for Kids: Luke (Volumes 1 and 2) by Patrick, husband of Ruth @ The Better Mom ($5.98)

Music: An Essential Ingredient for Life by Ryan @ Resound School of Music ($6.99)

Budgeting {Finance & Time}

From Debtor to Better by Barry @ From Debtor to Better ($10.00)

Tell Your Time by Amy @ Blogging with Amy ($2.99)

The Homemakers Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule by Amy @ Raising Arrows ($4.99)

Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne @ Authentic Simplicity ($7.99)

Finding Financial Freedom by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($5.97)

Become a Frugalista in 30 Days by Susan @ The Confident Mom ($3.99)

In the Kitchen {Recipes and Cooking}

Crock On by Stacy @ Stacy Makes Cents ($5.00)

Real Food, Real Easy by various bloggers @ The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)

Wholesome Mixes by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($4.00)

20-Minute Meals by Leigh Ann @ Intentional by Grace ($4.99)

Restocking the Pantry by Kresha @ Nourishing Joy ($9.99)

Money Saving Mom’s Guide to Freezer Cooking by Crystal @ Money Saving Mom ($3.99)

Simply Summer by Kate @ Modern Alternative Mama ($7.95)

Do the Funky Kitchen by Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers ($4.95)

Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen plus 1 month access to select Real Food Kids eCourse videos by Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS and Jami @ Eat Nourishing ($20.00)

Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget: A Month of Meals from My Humble Kitchen to Yours by Diana @ My Humble Kitchen ($4.99)

Just Making Ice Cream by Marillyn @ Just Making Noise ($12.00)

The Curative Kitchen by Susan @ Handy Pantry ($20.00)

Pregnancy & Baby Care

First Bites by Hilary @ Accidentally Green ($9.99)

Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert by Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)

Stress-Free Baby Shower by Sara @ Your Thriving Family ($4.00)

Unbound Birth by Jenny @ The Southern Institute ($4.99)

My Pregnancy Journey by Mindy @ Simply Designs ($9.99)

My Buttered Life Baby Edition by Renee @ Made On Hard Lotion ($5.00)

The Minimalist Mom’s Guide to Baby’s First Year by Rachel @ The Minimalist Mom ($5.00)

Redeeming Childbirth: Growth & Study Guide by Angie @ Redeeming Childbirth ($3.99)

Holidays & Special Events

Festive Traditions by Jill @ Modern Alternative Kitchen ($7.95)

Holiday Mixes: Gifts in a Jar by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($4.00)

Flourishing Spring by Michele @ Frugal Granola ($5.95)

Family Camping Handbook by Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship ($6.95)

Truth in the Tinsel by Amanda @ Oh, Amanda! ($7.99)

Plan a Fabulous Party by Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect ($4.99)

iPhone Photography: The Visual Guide by Alli @ Alli Worthington($9.97)

Spiritual Growth

Pursuit of the Proverbs 31 by Amy @ Amy Bayliss ($3.99)

The Best of Visionary Womanhood by Natalie @ Visionary Womanhood ($5.00)

God’s Word in my Heart: A Scripture Memory Learning Guide with Verses {all 4 versions} by Jenn @ The Purposeful Mom ($3.99)

Kept: a 13-Week Inductive Study on 1 Peter by Lara and Katie @ Quench Bible ($4.99)

Love Like Him: an 8 week Inductive Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13 by Lara and Katie @ Quench Bible ($2.99)

Marriage & Romance

Rekindling Romance by Jason & Jami @ A Biblical Marriage ($4.99)

Good Wife’s Guide by Darlene @ Time-Warp Wife ($2.99)

31 Days to Build a Better Spouse by Ashley @ Ashley Pichea ($4.99)

31 Days to Great Sex by Sheila @ To Love, Honor and Vacuum ($4.99)

Entangled: Recognize Your Emotional Affair by Amy @ Amy J. Bennett ($4.99)

Motherhood

The Heart of Simplicity by various authors @ The Heart of Simplicity ($9.99)

True Christian Motherhood by June @ A Wise Woman Builds Her Home ($7.00)

Hula Hoop Girl by September @ One September Day ($4.99)

When Motherhood Feels Too Hard by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($4.97)

Mindset for Moms by Jamie @ Steady Days ($4.99)

From Cube to Farm by Heather @ From Cube to Farm ($2.99)

4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions by various authors @ 4 Moms, 35+ Kids Parenting E-book ($7.99)

That Works for Me! by Kristen @ We are THAT Family ($8.00)

Health & Fitness

100-pound Loser by Jessica @ Muthering Heights ($4.99)

Honoring the Rhythm of Rest by Danielle @ Domestic Serenity ($2.99)

42 Days to Fit by Brandy, Emma and Stacy @ The Marathon Mom ($4.99)

Healthy Homemaking by Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home ($12.95)

Personal ePlanner by Jennifer @ ListPlanIt ($5.00)

Beauty

Frumps to Pumps by Sarah Mae @ SaraMae.com ($4.99)

The Cottage Mama’s DIY Guide by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($4.00)

Simple Scrubs to Make and Give by Stacy @ A Delightful Home ($3.99)

The No Brainer Wardrobe by Hayley @ The No Brainer Wardrobe ($7.99)

Embracing Beauty by Trina @ Trina Holden ($9.00)

Reuse, Refresh, Repurpose by Kristen @ The Frugal Girl ($3.99)

Working from Home & Blogging

Your Blogging Business: Tax, Talk and Tips by Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger ($4.99)

The Bootstrap VA by Lisa @ The Home Life {and Me} ($12.99)

How to Grow Your Blog and Manage Your Home by Jacinda @ Growing Home ($4.99)

How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too by Mandi @ Life Your Way ($12.00)

Simple Blogging: Less Computer Time, Better Blogging by Rachel @ Small Notebook ($8.00)

Ecourses

Learning in Love: The Preschool Years by Renee @ Tougas Cafe ($7.99)

Homeschooling from the Heart by Renee @ Tougas Cafe ($7.99)

Grocery University by Carrie @ Colorado Bargains ($24.95)

Vibrant Living Strategies for Moms by Lisa @ Well-Grounded Life ($59)

You Can Do This! The First Five Steps to a Real Food Kitchen by Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers ($5.00)

And they add:

A FREE Two-Month Membership to Fit2B Studio, where their wholesome workouts for the whole family are tummy safe and particularly target Diastasis Recti (split abs). ($19.98 value. No shipping restrictions.)

A $15 store credit to TruKid. With products like their aware-winning sun care, they are dedicated to providing all natural skin and hair care for kids, babies, and now pets. ($15.00 value. Standard shipping applies. International shipping available.)

Your choice of incredible natural products like sea salt and clay for FREE. Choose from the Redmond Trading Earthpaste Bundle ($24.90 value) or the Facial Mud Bundle ($26.90 value). (Standard shipping applies. Continental US only.)

Your choice of a FREE heirloom sourdough starter or FREE yogurt starter from Cultures for Health, the leading supplier of starter cultures and supplies for making cultured and fermented foods ($12.95 value. US & CAN addresses only. Standard shipping applies.)

Your choice of: a FREE 3-Month Subscription (for new accounts) or 30% off a One Year Subscription. Plan to Eat is an online menu planner that uses your recipes, scheduled for the days you want them. ($15.00 value. No shipping restrictions.)

A FREE Culinary Herbs Assorted Seed Pack Check just in time for spring planting from www.wheatgrasskits.com, a living whole foods company. ($11.95 value. Standard shipping applies to all US states and territories- no international shipping for seeds.)

Get $10 off their original “my husband rocks†tee. Their marriage apparel lets you celebrate your spouse in style. ($10.00 value. Standard shipping rates apply. International shipping available, but free shipping only available within USA.)

A $10 store credit plus 1 FREE lip balm from Bee All Natural. Their whole body products nourish and heal, and are made using only the highest quality, food grade, organic ingredients. ($13.49 value. Standard shipping applies. International shipping available.)

A FREE 2 oz. bottle of your choice of liquid herbal formula from TriLight Health. They specialize in fast acting, great tasting natural herbal remedies. ($12.95 value or more. Standard shipping applies, within the USA only.)

Your choice of 3 FREE ePlanners OR a 3-Month FREE Membership to ListPlanIt, whose mobile lists will help to organize your life. ($15.00 value. No shipping restrictions.)

Do I even want to know what is in that "liquid herbal formula"? The "my husband rocks" tee has an element of snark to it that I doubt they were intending.

[RosyDaisy]

After reading that list, I have to wonder who the real bread-winners headships are? :think:

[Verin Sedai]

Yeah, that Redmond salt package was my siren-call. I love their stuff. And I make my own yogurt too.

[August]

Buying other people's "systems" for anything never made sense to me. Although I wish I had the ambition to create and market a system of my own to sell to others. I have always wanted to exploit the weak for my personal gain.

There are three kinds of people in the world.

Those that see stuff and say "I could do/ make that!"

Those that see stuff and say "I'll buy that!"

Those who play WoW/Candy Crush and are happy with their console and a bowl of ramen.

[August]

Get $10 off their original “my husband rocks†tee. Their marriage apparel lets you celebrate your spouse in style. ($10.00 value. Standard shipping rates apply. International shipping available, but free shipping only available within USA.)

The apparel I celebrate my spouse with isn't sold in any godly store.

[salex]

The apparel I celebrate my spouse with isn't sold in any godly store.

They do have pink thong panties emblazoned with "kiss me"..... !!!

[julie paradox]

Sorry, but

"Stress-free baby shower"?

What is the world coming to...

[debrand]

There are three kinds of people in the world.

Those that see stuff and say "I could do/ make that!"

Those that see stuff and say "I'll buy that!"

Those who play WoW/Candy Crush and are happy with their console and a bowl of ramen.

I am number three. :lol:

[HereticHick]

Princess Training???? WTF??

Unless your daughter aspires to work for the Disney Corporation, "princess" is not something she should be in training for.

[ladyaudley]

I was tempted, but resisted. mainly because I needed the money to buy contact lenses.

[LadyBlue]

Awww darn, I missed it. I'd have liked the "heirloom" sourdough starter, too. My starters always end up dead, MrBlue can't eat regular bread, and it's now $2.50/loaf in the store.

[tamster59]

Money Saving Mom has a few downloads.Freezer Cooking,meal menu planners,Time Management,Household management and a few others. She has one called Thanksgiving Your way.Back when Crystal had the Biblical woman website many books were geared towards being a help meet .She is not as fundie in her Money Saving website.