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Don’t read this book if you want to be bored to tears….

When I was first asked to read this book, I thought it was a self help book.  So, why not?  I can always use some good advice on how to do things better.  I received the book in the mail and realized it was actually a non-fiction story about a 22 year who is in search of who she is, where she belongs and what does her life mean.

Seeing as how I am in my late late late 30′s, I wasn’t sure I was going to relate to the main character.  Expecting to be lost and bored with this book, I was shockingly surprised at how much she went through during her journey related to my life.  I expect many of you will find the same thing.

Don’t read this book if you have a ton of things to get done and don’t have time to read…

I was hooked from page one!  I picked up this book thinking, “I’ll just read one chapter for now, seeing as it is now 9:30pm.”  At 11:30pm, I had to force myself to put it down.  I had to work in the morning.  I couldn’t wait to get back to find out what was going to happen next.

Don’t read this book if you don’t like to be involved with the characters….

The more and more I got into the book, I felt connected to the characters.  I couldn’t relate directly to their situations, but I could felt connected in spirit.  My emotions flowed with the story.

Don’t read this book if you are not interested in stories that make you reflect on your own life…

This non-fiction actually turned out to be exactly what I previously thought – a self help book.  Fate is investigated and tested over and over.  Many messages were written that serve as a reminder and put our lives into real perspective.  ”You might not know where you’re going, but in the end, you get to where you are supposed to be!”  A quote from the book to live by.

The journey of this young girl was equaled by the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly – the symbolization was right on.  You could feel the hardships and struggles of this journey similar to the journey of the Monarch to its haven in Mexico.  The transformation of the caterpillar into the beautiful butterfly – serves as a visual of transformation for women at many different stages in their lives.  The purpose that is written on the genetic code of the Monarch serves as its navigational beacon to its final destination – similar to our genetics that makes us each unique.

After reading this book (and not being able to put it down right from page one), I want to raise butterflies!  I expect you will too!

For an excerpt from the book – check out “The Butterfly’s Daughter” online.

The author, Mary Alice Monroe, lives in South Carolina and is an avid environmentalist.  Many of her books are motivated by nature, she is fascinated by many endangered species and draws from their stories to parallel them with human nature.  The Butterfly’s Daughter is no exception.  She provides the enjoyment of a beautiful story and a great resource of facts about the Monarch Butterfly.  I wish I could say more, but I can’t without giving too much away.  To see the author talk about her book and why she chose the Monarchs, watch the video – The Butterfly’s Daughter

For a list of many more of her books, check out her website, Mary Alice Monroe.  I have been given two more books to give away to two lucky winners.  You will find this book perfect for your summer reading at the beach, poolside or just hiding in the back bedroom away from the children.  Check it out!

If you just can’t wait until the giveaway ends – You can find it here “The Butterfly’s Daughter” by Mary Alice Monroe.  It is already available in ebook version as well.

Now for the best part – Enter for a chance to win one of two copies

Mandatory Entry – Leave a comment about what you think of the review, the book, or the author.

Additional Entries

2 entries  – “LIKE” us on facebook 1 entry – Follow us on Twitter

2 entries – Subscribe via email

1 entry per day – if you post about this giveaway on facebook

1 entry per day – if you tweet about this giveaway

Please leave a comment for each entry.

Giveaway ends – May 7th at Midnight EST

Disclaimer – I received a copy of the book to review and was not compensated in any other form.  I am giving my honest opinion and not influenced by any other means.

 

By Betsy, Editor, Funky Mama Bird, (@funkymamabird)

I come from a long line of chefs. My great-grandfather was the head chef at the two hotels open on Cape Cod at the beginning of the 20th century. His daughter, my grandmother, went on to become a chef who wrote cookbooks, a weekly recipe column and hobnobbed with celebrities over a plate of her amazing cooking.

I love to cook nearly as much as they did and have amassed quite the collection of cookbooks in my time. So when I heard that bon appetit wanted to partner with Our Mommyhood for a review and giveaway of their new dessert cookbook, I jumped at the chance both to get my hands on this book**** and to offer our readers the chance to get one for themselves.

Whether you like to bake or you just like to eat, this cookbook will have you drooling by the end of the first section. It’s filled with hundreds of recipes and variations for pies, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, tarts and more. I wanted to lick each and every picture to try to get a taste of each amazing confection.

As I mentioned, I own quite a lot of cookbooks, including the one penned by my grandmother, and what struck me most about this book was not just its great recipes and photos. Accompanying some of the more complicated recipes are tips and techniques that even the most amateur baker can follow with ease. Never made a crepe before? Don’t worry about it; this book can show you how to make it and how to present it smothered in caramel and pecans.

Want one for yourself? bon appetit is graciously giving away a copy to one of our readers. Giveaway entry details are below:

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- (Required) Follow Our Mommyhood (blog) in some way, and tell us how you do.

Additional Entries

-Follow @OurMommyhood on Twitter, and leave us your Twitter handle.

-Tweet about this giveaway, using @OurMommyhood in your tweet, then come back here and tell us you did.

*This giveaway will remain open until Saturday, December 18th at 1 pm EST.

**Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

***If your email address is not linked, please leave it in a comment for us to contact you if you win. Gift certificate will be sent electronically.

****I was sent a copy of the book free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

By Liz, Editor, a belle, a bean & a chicago dog (@bellebeandog)

My Baby Clothes Boutique offers unique, fashion-forward clothes for newborn, infant and toddler girls and boys.  Along with their outfits, coats and shoes, My Baby Clothes Boutique has a great selection of gifts like bibs, blankets, diaper covers and tutus.

If you are a mom who loves to accessorize your baby’s wardrobe, you won’t want to miss their assortment of hats, headbands, and socks.

I was fortunate enough to receive the Call of the Wild clip set and White Fleece Puff Hat for my girls.****

The Call of the Wild Clip Set is a matching set of 2 zebra-print bows with pink centers.  The inside of the clip is lined with the zebra fabric for extra hold.  The bows stayed in place well and held back the thick hair of my 5 year old.

The White Fleece Puff Hat is very soft, and has faux fur around the face.  It comes in size 2-4T, and comfortably fit both my 5 year old’s and my 2 year old’s heads.

My Baby Clothes Boutique is offering 1 Our Mommyhood reader a $25 gift certificate to use in their shop!   Giveaway entries listed below.

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Entries for our My Baby Clothes Boutique giveaway include:

- (Required) Follow Our Mommyhood (blog) in some way, and tell us how you do.

Additional Entries

-Follow @OurMommyhood on Twitter, and leave us your Twitter handle.

-Visit My Baby Clothes Boutique and leave us a comment with what product you’d buy with your gift certificate.

-Tweet about this giveaway, using @MyBabyClothes or @OurMommyhood in your tweet, then come back here and tell us you did.

*This giveaway will remain open until Saturday, December 11th at 1 pm EST.

**Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

***If your email address is not linked, please leave it in a comment for us to contact you if you win. Gift certificate will be sent electronically.

****The clip set and hat were sent to me free of charge in order to perform the review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The school year is now in full-swing, and we are so excited to be offering an incredible giveaway that is perfect for moms of preschool and grade school-aged kids!

Reading Kingdom is an easy-to-use online reading program targeted towards kids ages 4-10!  Reading Kingdom actually customizes itself to the needs of your specific child, and includes both mouse and keyboarding skills.

To learn more about how to get started with the program, why the program is so successful and how it customizes itself to your child, please check out their Learn To Read tab.

Reading Kingdom offers their program as a monthly subscription or as a year-long subscription.  The giveaway for Our Mommyhood readers is a 12 month subscription valued at $199!

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Entries for our Reading Kingdom giveaway include:

- Follow Our Mommyhood (blog) in some way, and tell us how you do.

-Follow Our Mommyhood on Twitter, and leave us your Twitter handle.

-Tweet about this giveaway using #ReadingKingdom in your tweet.

*This giveaway will remain open until Saturday, September 25th at 5 pm EST.

**If your email address is not linked, please leave it in a comment for us to contact you if you win.

To start off the new school year, we have a fabulous & fashionable giveaway from annabear studio!

And here’s a closer view!

To tell you a little more about Leslie, the mom blogger who makes these beautiful items…

“I am just like you, a mom.  My daughter, Anna, just celebrated her second birthday this June  and she truly has changed my life for the better.  She is inspiring me to use my creative energy to craft baby goods and gifts.  I call her the CEO of my new venture -annabear studio.

About 4 years ago, as my close friends began having babies, I was searching for the perfect baby shower gift.  I wanted something unique and meaningful, something that would stand out in the sea of gifts and before I knew it annabear studio was born.  I made my first baby blanket.  The feeling I felt from giving this gift was overwhelming and  motivated me to make another blanket. Lucky for me my friends were fertile and the baby showers came one after another.  I have made about 15 custom blankets over the past 4 years and with each one, I become less dependent on my mom and have started to develop my own style, the annabear signature.

Now as those babies grow up, I am once again searching for the perfect birthday party gifts- ones that will last more than a minute and won’t go unnoticed.  That is what inspired me to make custom memory games and reusable totes.  The memory games are made on wooden squares and customized to the child’s or parents’ interest and then stored in a little fabric satchel with a drawstring tie.  The reusable bags are great when heading poolside or the overnight trip to Grandma’s.”

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Entries for our annabear studio giveaway include:

- Follow Our Mommyhood (blog) in some way, and tell us how you do.

-Follow Our Mommyhood on Twitter, and leave us your Twitter handle.

-Follow annabear_studio on Twitter, and tell us you do.

-Tweet about this giveaway using @annabear_studio or @OurMommyhood in your tweet.

*This giveaway will remain open until Saturday, September 11th at 5 pm EST.

**This giveaway is open to US residents only.

***If your email address is not linked, please leave it in a comment for us to contact you if you win.