This is a collection of books and gift items that I have enjoyed currently and in the past. I can review your book/ebook/item also; the review will be added to this page and also appear in my popular monthly ezine, "On A Whim". All you have to do is email me at info@whimsies-online.com with your request and I will contact you within 24 hours for the details and a copy of your publication or item to review. ~ Heather ~ (* indicates a new review just added)
"Binge No More"~ Joyce D. Nash, Ph.D (Buy it at Amazon
I happened upon this book title in reviewing Ron Saxen's book, "The Good Eater" and decided to contact Dr. Nash for a review copy since Ron wrote so enthusiastically about it. Well, I was not disappointed. Dr. Nash has left nothing out when explaining "disordered eating" and binges. She has created a wonderful guide for those with eating problems explaining each type of disorder, triggers for binge eating, and behavior patterns. Dr. Nash also includes many helpful work charts such as "Body Image History", "Daily Eating Behavior Record" and "What my Voices say to me"...read more...
"Core Rhythms"
A package arrived from Dance Sport Videos and I immediately knew it was my copy of Core Rhythms. I ran over to my DVD player and popped in the DVD. I began watching it but after a very short time I couldn't sit still. Even my husband, who is not a fan of dance videos, wanted to get up and join in the fun...read more...
"Easy Mouthwatering Homemade Chocolates and Other Candies"~ by Heather Diodati (www.whimsies-online.com/chocolate.htm) . Reviewed by Rhonda Ramos www.ebook-reviews.net
For the past few years, especially during the holidays, I've perused the candy making aisle at my local hobby store, dreaming of trying my hand at the sweet art ...read more...
"Easy Mouthwatering Homemade Chocolates and Other Candies"~ by Heather Diodati (www.whimsies-online.com/chocolate.htm) . Reviewed by Anne K. Edwards www.mysteryfiction.net/index.html
Do you like to cook, especially make candy? Do you find it a time consuming task? If so, this is a book you definitely should add ...read more...
"Eat, Shrink and Be Merry"~ by Janet and Greta Podleski (Buy it at Amazon
For those of you who are already familiar with one or both of Janet and Greta's wonderful cookbooks, "Looneyspoons" and "Crazy Plates", you will be thrilled that these two sisters have written yet another amazing best-seller! If you are not familiar with their work, Janet and Greta have an incredible knack for introducing low-fat, healthy recipes interspersed with cooking tips, puns, jokes and hilarious cartoons to make their cookbooks a wonderfully funny cooking experience...And if you'd like Janet and Greta's other equally amazing cookbooks to complete your collection (heck, we all need collections, right?), you can find them all here...read more...
"Homemade Money Series" - "Starting Smart" and "Bringing in the Bucks"~ by Barbara Brabec (www.BarbaraBrabec.com) . Reviewed by Heather Diodati
I first bought Barbara's book, Homemade Money, back in the 1980's and it quickly became my favorite resource for the crafts business ...read more...
"Husbandry - Inside the Minds of Married Men"~ by Stephen Fried (Buy this book at Amazon
You're a wife or a girlfriend, or have been one time, right? Haven't you wondered what he's thinking or why he does the stuff he does?
or...
You're the husband/boyfriend and really wish she'd
a) understand you
b) stop trying to change you
c) stop nagging you
d) let you be YOU
e) all of the above
Well, here's the book for you...complete with Stephen Fried's bits of knowledge and hilarious insight into the mind of the married (or spoken for) man....read more...
"Italian Charms: They're all the rage!"
I'm holding in my hand the sweetest Italian charms! These particular charms come from JJ Kent who have thousands of charms to choose from including the easy snap-on charm bracelets for you to change to your heart's content...read more...
"Maximum Weight Loss in Ten Weeks"~ by Gary Matthews (Buy this book) . Reviewed by Heather Diodati
This is an amazing, tried-and-true 20 minute a week program to raise your metabolism, tone up your body and lose body fat and weight using an easy-to-follow routine ...read more...
"My Parents First Computer and Internet Guide"~ by Louise Latremouille (Buy this Book
I first heard of this book from watching a TV morning show and one of my friends immediately came to mind. Cheryl's the kind of person who's terrified of even approaching a computer for fear of "breaking it". That's a little far-fetched I know, but not too far off ...read more...
"My Parents Second Computer and Internet Guide: Beyond the Basics"~ by Louise Latremouille (Buy this book
This is the followup of Louise Latremouille's wonderful book "My Parents First Computer and Internet Guide" ... This guide is fun and simple to use, and easy to follow; there's no 'techno-babble' to worry about ...read more...
"No More Cellulite"~ by Wayne Westcotte & Rita La Rosa Loud (Buy it at Amazon
Suffering from cellulite? Ah yes, cellulite...those stubborn lumpy areas also known as dimples but not meant as a cute description. There may be hope yet! ...read more...
"Personalized Watch with Hand Crafted Miniatures "
While browsing on the 'net, I came across such a unique gift product that I had to share this info with you! As a matter of fact, I am looking at my very own personalized watch right now...read more...
"Shenandoah Whispers And Echoes"~ by Tom Orrell (Buy it at Amazon
Outstanding! There are times in a read when the story is simple, yet profound. This is what I found in the exceptional work ...read more...
"The Good Eater"~ by Ron Saxen (Buy it at Amazon
Low self esteem, eating to escape problems, feeling out of control - does this sound like you? Ron's descriptive account of his sometimes thrilling, often painful rollercoaster ride with relationships, careers, feelings and subsequent destructive binge eating patterns ...read more...
"Trash Talk"~ by Dave & Lillian Brummet (Buy it at Amazon
Do you feel guilty when you throw away things like old brushes, cloth, containers and soap? What...no guilt trip? Well, you may change your mind ...read more...
"W.O.W. Work Out at Work"~ by Rita La Rosa Loud (Reach Rita at (617) 479-8500 x 138 or (617) 436-8041) . Reviewed by Heather Diodati
Here's a fun little booklet full of "Desk workouts you can fit into your workday" that will help keep you in shape at work. ...read more...
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