Helping Hands at Home

For the Gabby Mom's this month I'm reviewing this kindle book from Mrs. Lorrie Flem called Helping Hands at Home.  You do not want to miss this offer.  It is a 30 page e-book packed FULL of how to clean your bathrooms and kitchen.

I must admit that I zeroed right in on the bathroom tips because cleaning bathrooms wasn't a priority in my house growing up as a child (and trust me, with 6 kids it should have been!) and has been one area of cleaning that's always baffled me to keep up with.  Well, no longer!  Lorrie gives step by step instructions about how to get and keep the job done, and even better, how to teach your children to do it. 

I immediately went to the store and bought new cleaning supplies and made a cleaning kit for both bathrooms.  Then I spent some time teaching my 7 & 5 year olds to clean one bathroom and my 11 year old to clean the other.  They thought it was fun!  We haven't been able to finish the job as fast as Lorrie says it can be done, but I imagine that takes practice.  Wow, what a difference!  I no longer cringe when I go into the bathroom because of how neglected it has been.

The bathroom tips alone  in Helping Hands at Home is worth the .99 cents it cost on Amazon for this little treasure.  But wait! There's more.  Next you'll get to learn a step by step process to clean the kitchen.  We actually already do a lot of her steps already but I plan on implementing a few more of her strategies. 

But wait! That's not all!  You also get all kinds of other helpful tips to make your life easier and I love the recipe's to make your own cleaning products.  I made the laundry soap and it was easy and CHEAP.  I probably won't try the other cleaning recipes till after I deliver my baby but they look to be very easy and cost effective. 

Thanks again, Lorrie of Eternal Encouragement, for offering such a helpful product to help women like me.  You can't beat the price for the quality and information.

As a member of the Gabby Mom's Program, I received this product for free in return for my honest review.

Cooking Extravaganza!!! Amazing Product

Wow! Wow! WOW!  This about sums up my review for Cooking Extravaganza, a new product bundle offered from Eternal Encouragement.

I have waited till about the last minute to post my review because I wanted to try as much as possible in the month I've had this product.  This ranks up there with one of the best products I've ever owned.  Psalms 138:2 says that "thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be."  This is the only explanation I have for why I LOVE Cooking Extravaganza so much. I can't tell you how much satisfaction I feel as a mom to place a nice, healthy meal, prepared from scratch down in front of my family.  Almost every meal someone says, "Thanks for dinner mom." 

 If you need any help in the cooking department, Cooking Extravaganza is for you.  If you already cook alot, Cooking Extravaganza is for you as well.  If you have a family to cook for, Cooking Extravaganza is for you.

Let me just sum up some Great things I learned in Cooking Extravaganza:
* How and why I should cook in bulk and freeze meals (I can't believe I've wasted so much time in the kitchen cooking when I could have more than doubled my efforts)
* How to make pizza that looks and tastes like takeout (My family LOVED it!)
* Tips to baking with pasta (this is going to save me so much time)
* How to make the meat in my meals stretch farther and cost less (I love this tip in today's economy)
*Learned how & why pre-planning breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks saves you maximum time and money if you have children (I'm only pre-planning breakfast and dinner so far.  It's one of the BEST things I've ever done!)
* Learn how to make from scratch: onion soup mix, Alfredo sauce, "cream of" soup mixes, taco seasoning, buttermilk (Way cheaper than buying, easy to make and taste great)
* A 6 week menu plan is included if you need a starting off point
* Recipes, recipes and more recipes.  (Enough to satisfy every picky eater in your home.  I've found plenty of recipes to satisfy the taste buds for a family of 8)

What is included in the Cooking Extravaganza Bundle:
1.  "Bulk Cooking Tips & Tricks" E-Book - This E-Book explains different ideas about bulk cooking and what works for author Lorrie Flem.  You'll learn freezing tips, the many benefits of bulk cooking, sanity saving tips, what to do with a meal once you're actually ready to freeze it or unfreeze it to get it on the table for dinner (read  What's for Dinner Mom for extensive information on this topic).

2.  "Lorrie's Favorite Recipes" E-Book - This book contains her families most recent and favorite recipes.  Lorrie has 8 children and years of experience cooking for and streamlining the cooking process for her family.  I've learned so much from her! 

3.  "The Secrets of The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Made Simple" E-Book - Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies.  Learn how to take a bare bones recipe on the back of the chocolate chips bag and tweak it just enough to make them even more delicious. Learn how to solve common problems and the most incredible recipe ever is included in the book.  In fact my children are disappointed if I do"n't use this recipe!

4.  "Brianna's Pizza Primer" E-Book - I never knew the art of making a great pizza.  I thought homemade pizza looked and tasted like homemade pizza and if you wanted something that looks and tastes like takeout -- well then you have to order take out. WRONG!  My family of pizza eaters loved the pizza I made following the instructions in this book!  Love It!!!

5. "Fill 'Er Up - Ideas to Fill a Bottomless Pit" E-Book - This was another favorite book in the Cooking Extravaganza bundle. I've got 4 sons and one husband which at times qualify as that bottomless pit.  This book offered such simple suggestions to fill up those hungry tummies without them wanting to fill up on the main dish which is usually the most expensive part of the meal.  I've incorporated these tips and they WORK!

6.  "Sensational Salads" E-Book - I read this E-book but I haven't tried any of the recipes yet.  It includes some favorite alternatives to leafy salads.

7. "Healthy Sanity Savings Breakfast" E-Book - I know I've said this a dozen times already, but I love this E-Book.  I already own and use Lorries other breakfast books.  This is another gem to go along with those.  It's because of Lorrie's breakfast books that I have a hot meal ready for my family each morning.  The granola recipes in this book is superior and cheaper than buying granola bars.

8.   A signed copy of the printed book "What's for Dinner Mom?" - This book is the foundation of it all.  It's 196 comprehensive pages of how to really become the mom in the kitchen you always wanted to be.  It will teach you how to save time, save money, and feed your family well - Everyday!  Cooking for your family everyday is great to do, but systemizing that process will make a world of difference.  Don't re-invent the wheel, let Lorrie Flem help you bypass all of the mistakes and get straight to a system that works and works well.  It is also FULL of excellent recipes.  My family loves Lorrie's infamous Calzone recipe!  This books alone is worth the price of this bundle.

Here's how to order this amazing bundle for it's introductory sale price of ONLY $19.97 (I'm telling you it's worth a lot more!). Go here to order. 

Make sure and order by Dec 7th if you want it before Christmas. The 7 E-books are available to download right away, but the printed book, "What's For Dinner Mom" has to be shipped.

For a chance to win this bundle, go here before Dec 1st for a Giveaway on Lorrie's Blog.

Happy Cooking!!!

As a member of the Gabby Mom's Program, I've been given the Cooking Extravaganza products in return for my honest review.

The Power of a Positive Attitute - A Gabby Mom's Review

This month I'm reviewing a great new product from Eternal Encouragement.  Lorrie Flem said it just right when she quoted the old saying:

The flip side of that would be if Momma IS happy than most likely everyone else in the family will be happy as well.  Who doesn't want a happy family?

The problem: Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut of negativity, even if it's just over one particular area of our lives. Sometimes being happy is just easier said than done!  I know I get that way sometimes, especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed. 

You are in for a treat with this product because it doesn't just tell you that you should have a good attitude.  It doesn't just tell you how a positive attitude is Biblical.  You are going to get practical tips and action steps to help you improve your attitude. 

You can listen to these audios over and over again while you're doing your chores or driving in the car.  You'll also get a study guide to take with to your quiet time and really study in depth the principles being taught and a list of scriptures to ponder and pray over. 

I realized, while listening to these audios, why I like listening to Lorrie Flem so much.
1. She's got a great voice and I feel like I'm having an intimate discussion with a good friend about things that really matter to me.
2. She always gives me solid action steps to help me change and to help me look more like Jesus everyday.
3. She relies on the Word of God for truth.  I can study gratitude in the Bible myself by using the study guide that comes with this product.  This is SO important because Hebrews 4:12 says that God's word is quick and powerful and sharper than any 2 edged sword.  This means it cuts in front; it cuts behind, and pierces to the heart of the matter.  It cuts the lies to find truth.  It cuts through our sorrow to find faith hope, and joy.  Lorrie understand that real changes in life comes from God and His truth.
4. She gives good historical and biblical background that really helps me understand the Bible better, which in turns helps me understand the truths being taught on a much deeper level.
For example, in this audio, Lorrie gives a detailed background of leprosy before teaching the Bible story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers.  I didn't understand the depth of teachings in these verses till having that background information.  Lorrie then teaches the principle of gratitude.

Now let me give you the specifics.  Go here on Nov 1 to get your copy of this product.  It includes a 3 part audio. 
Part 1: Centered and Sane
Part 2: Growing Gratitude
Part 3: How To's of Growing Gratitude
A personal study guide to use with the audios.

I was truly encouraged by this product and I know you will be too.

Managing My Minutes: Do I Really Need to? - A Review

It's time for my monthly Gabby Mom's Review.  This product came my way in the nick of time.  I've been asking God to reveal to me what I do not know pertaining to running my household.  This product gave me some answers to my questions. 

I've used schedules before and they were very successful.  In fact I remember the year of the schedule as the BEST homeschool year we ever had.  However when my life changed drastically and my schedule stopped working, I threw it out the window (not a good idea if you don't have a better plan in mind!)

 Lorrie compared schedules in this little treasure, to being a pilot: without programming your destination in properly at the beginning, you'll never reach your destination.  However once that's done you can fiddle with and adjust your course without changing the end result. Lorrie helped me to realize how my schedule failed.  I didn't sufficiently tweak my course to reach my destination.

Next came the part of Managing My Minutes: Do I Really Need To? that I really loved.  Lorrie listed 7 detailed points that correctly identify the difference between a schedule and a routine.  It made so much sense and I see why my schedule could never give me everything that I needed.  Routines don't follow a specific short time slot, but are used daily to train children how to do things.  Routines teach habits that will help our children grow up to be responsible adults.  Managing My Minutes is more about schedules, but now that I know the difference between schedules and routines I can go here and get Lorrie's bundle on routines (Managine My Minutes: Babies, Preschoolers and Kindergartners) for her introductory price before it's gone.  Whoo Hoo, here I come!

This product has inspired me to go back to doing what works and I'm sure it will help you to.  Go here to get your own copy!  I'm so glad that women, like Lorrie Flem of Eternal Encouragement, are willing to teach us less experienced mom's the ropes. 

(I received a free copy of this product in return for my honest review)