Friday, December 12, 2014

Book Blogger Hop: Dec. 12th - 18th

Book Blogger Hop

Welcome to the new Book Blogger Hop!

If you want schedule next week's post, click here to find the next prompt question. To submit a question, fill out this form.

What to do:

1. Post on your blog answering this question:

  This week's question is submitted by Emily!

How many books do you read in a week? How many hours do you spend reading a day?

2. Enter the link to your post in the linky list below (enter your Blog Name and the direct link to your post answering this week’s question. Failure to do so will result in removal of your link).


3. Visit other blogs in the list and comment on their posts. Try to spend some time on the blogs reading other posts and possible become a new follower.  The purpose of the hop is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.
  

My Answer: 

I could read a book a day if I wanted to, but in reality I read two to three books a week.


Linky List:

DVD Review - Ballroom Dance Mastery




While dancing has always been popular, it has become more mainstream thanks to reality shows like Dancing With The Stars and You Can Think You Can Dance. Now it seems everyone wants to learn to dance like the pros, which isn't easy if you have two left feet (like myself).

Studios have been taking advantage of the dancing popularity by releasing dancing cardio workouts. These programs are great for people that are already fit and have some sort dancing experience, but if you are like me, then you're going to need a program that starts with the basics, so you can learn each move step-by-step.

For the past few weeks, I have been reviewing several "learn to dance" DVDs from DanceCrazy.com, including the Ballroom Dance Mastery System 7-disc set. The set includes:

Beginners Foxtrot  - (80 minutes)
Beginners Waltz Vol. 1 - (63 minutes)
Beginners Walts Vol. 2 - (52 minutes)
Beginners Swing Vol. 1 - (111 minutes)
Beginners Swing Vol. 2 - (54 minutes)
Beginners Rumba Vol. 1 - (68 minutes)
Beginners Rumba Vol. 2 - (54 minutes)

DVD Review - Beginning Waltz: A Step-By-Step Guide! Volume 1



Beginning Waltz: A Step-By-Step Guide! Volume 1
Studio: DanceCrazy.com
Release Date: February 23, 2007
Retail: $39.95
ASIN: B000NDEWHQ
Running Time: 63 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Yep, it is time once again for another dancing workout DVD review. If you don't follow my blog regularly, then I'll give you a little update. Due to my bad knee, I shouldn't be doing high intensity exercises, so I have been trying out a few dancing DVDs.

The Waltz first became a dance during the 16th Century and continues to be one of the most popular dances today. If you're not a dancer, like me, then you've probably don't know too much about the Waltz, except for what we have seen in the movies and on Dancing With The Stars.

DanceCrazy.com has been releasing dancing workouts to DVD for several years. I've been trying out the Beginning Waltz: A Step-By-Step Guide! Volume 1 for the last few weeks. The 63-minute DVD features a male and a female instructors, whom guides you step-by-step through the basic Waltz steps.

The DVD is broken down into these sections:

Holiday Gift Guide 2014 - The Food Substitute Bible



The Food Substitute Bible 
Second Edition
by David Joachim
Publisher: Robert Rose
Pub. Date: September 2, 2010
Price: $24.95
ISBN: 978-0778802457
Pages: 696
Buy Link: Amazon

Description:

This expanded, updated and revised edition of the IACP-award-winning reference puts even more useful cooking information at the fingertips of home cooks. This reissue is perfectly timed as the perfect companion to the new, second edition of The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary

This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide is organized from A to Z, with thousands of alternatives that can quickly and easily solve on-the-spot cooking dilemmas. Whether a substitute for a key ingredient or utensil, or simply how to create a different flavor or texture, there is a wealth of fresh and enjoyable ideas that will inspire confidence in the kitchen.

Billy's Thoughts:

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Review - Live Original by Sadie Robertson




Live Original
by Sadie Robertson
with Beth Clark
Publisher: Howard Books
Pub. Date: October 28, 2014
Price: $22.99
ISBN: 978-1476777801
Pages: 210
Buy Link: Amazon

Descrpiton:

Seventeen-year-old Sadie Robertson—star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson—shares her outlook on life as she opens up about herself and the values that make her family what it is.

Sadie Robertson represents everything that a well-adjusted teenager should be, even while growing up in the spotlight on Duck Dynasty. She exhibits poise, respect for her family and friends, and a faith that influences her choices. Everyone wants to know how a family as eclectic as the Robertsons are raising such confident, fun, family-loving kids. With this book, Sadie sheds light on the values instilled by her family that make her the person she is.

Sadie lives by a simple list of principles that lead her to personal and spiritual growth and allow the relationships she has with her friends and family to flourish. These values include think happy, be happy; dream big; shake the hate; do something; and many more.

Living as a culturally relevant teen who loves God and her family, Sadie has become a role model for other teens and for parents who are eager to instill the same characteristics in their children.

Billy's Thoughts:

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Review: Adventure Time Crafts: Flippin' Adorable Stuff To Make From the Land Of OOO




Adventure Time Crafts
Flippin' Adorable Stuff To Make From the Land Of OOO
by Chelsea Bloxsom
Publisher: Potter Craft
Pub. Date: October 7, 2014
Price: $19.99
ISBN: 978-0804185660
Pages: 144
Buy Link: Amazon

Description:

With Jake the dog and Finn the human, the crafts will never end! Learn how to stitch, paint, sculpt, and crochet more than 23 projects featuring your favorite Adventure Time™ characters. You'll find designs by fans just like you for plush toys, chic jewelry, crafty home decor, and stylish fashions straight from the Candy Kingdom .



Billy's Thoughts

Review - 50 Things to Know About Getting Free Stuff to Review



50 Things To Know About Getting Free Stuff To Review
by Susan Kinchen
Publisher: 50 Things To Know
Pub. Date: August 24, 2014
ASIN: B00N0ZCTDS
Pages: 31
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

If you have seen the UPS, FedEx and the USPS deliver several packages every week to your neighbor's doorstep, there is a good chance that your neighbor might be a blog reviewer.

What exactly is a blog reviewer?

A blog reviewer is a person who gets free products from companies in exchange for their honest opinions. Being a blogger myself, I was intrigued to read 50 Things To Know About Getting Free Stuff To Review by Susan Kinchen.

The ebook is very short at 31 pages, but only 20 or 21 pages is actually related to the theme of the ebook. It is basically a list of 50 tips to help you become a blog reviewer, such as setting up your blog, writing posts that fit your specific niche, posting regularly and creating a media kit.