BookRoo Review & Exclusive Coupon!

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BookRoo Monthly Box Review & Coupon!

Bookroo's mission is to help children fall in love with reading by helping parents to build a home library of children's books in an exciting, affordable way. Each month, subscribers receive a box of individually gift-wrapped children's books to keep. Bookroo is about creating an experience around reading that helps parents spend meaningful time each day helping their children learn.

We received the picture books box for a review.  I will be giving these books to a friend of mine with a little one that will be turning one soon.  Perfect for repetitive reading!

The books come beautifully wrapped.  I was so surprised when I opened the box and found two books ready to be given as gifts, instead of just placed in the box with some filling.  And we're not talking cheap paper either.  One was a vinyl wrapping paper. This in of itself speaks volumes.  I love any company that takes that little extra effort to make things special.

Also included was an information card with a description of each book, and a referral card.

The two books we received are Bernice Gets Carried Away by Hannah E. Harrison, and Night Knight by Owen Davey.

Bernice Gets Carried Away is a "really cute book", to quote my teen daughter.

It's a whimsical story about a kitten who'd having a bad day, but finds a way to turn it around and enjoy a birthday party with her friends.

The book is a nice picture book that I think any small child would enjoy.

Night Knight is a true picture book.  Each page tells the story through the pictures with only a few words that make the book one entire sentence long.

In the story, a little knight takes a journey through his nightly preparations before bedtime.   It makes the bedtime ritual more fun and exciting for a child.

Both books would make a great addition to any child's library.  They are quality books.  And the way they are beautifully giftwrapped, they make perfect gifts.

The cost of the books themselves were $16.99 & $15.99 if you were to buy them at a bookstore.  So you definitely get your money's worth for the monthly subscription.  Instead of shopping for new books when you get tired of reading the same ones over & over, just get them sent to you and build your library effortlessly while being surprised each month.

We have an exclusive coupon for our readers.  Use the code: HOUSEWISE and receive $10 off your subscription.  Now you can't beat that!

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You can choose Board Books or Picture Books. Boxes with picture books come with 2 hardcover books. Boxes with board books come with 3 books. Board books are more durable and safer for younger children (approximately ages 0-2.5), and let's be honest, picture books are basically loved by all ages (but geared towards children ~2.5-6).

You have the option of signing up for a 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month subscription.

Gift subscriptions are also available.

Long distance grandparents are especially interested in sending our books to their grandchildren. Aunts, Uncles, and friends love to send the books as birthday gifts, and many people order a subscription as a baby shower gift.

Visit  BookRoo   for details.

Save $10 and use code: HOUSEWISE when ordering.

Our goal is to send hidden gems rather than classics. Our books are extensively reviewed by a panel of 12 families attending Stanford University and their combined 22 kids. They rate each book on a 7 point scale and on its re-readability. Books that emerge as clear winners are sent out in our Bookroo boxes.

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We're makin' the switch.....

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We're makin' the switch.....

If you've noticed that we've been quiet, it's because we're switching over to Wordpress. Well that, and I've had a cold which kicked my butt.  What does a new site mean?  It means a new url.  But it's worth it. It also means more streamlines content without all the monotonous background work.  It means better categorization, and ease of organization.

Redesigning everything takes time, and I haven't had time to work on any new reviews. I've just been sitting here at the magic box, playing with widgets and coding. For days. It's frustrating, yet fun.  I will get a few reviews up this week, posting on both blog sites. Hopefully by the weekend, I should be up and running over on the other site, and will change all the links.

Thank you for you patience!

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Book Review: Charmed by the Salem Witch

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Book Review: Charmed by the Salem Witch
by Debbie Herbert

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written, and the story sucked me right in. It did remind me a lot of the movie The Craft, but definitely not a take-off of it, it just had many similarities. I will admit, I have not read the first two books in this series, but I want to now. Not reading them had no effect on my enjoying this book in the least. Actually I had no idea this was the third in a series until now. I'm happy to know there is more. The twist at the end was a nice surprise. Herbert writes in a way that you have no trouble envisioning the characters. I received this book at no cost, but with no promise to review. #housewisereview

You can read this book for free on Amazon Unlimited. It's also available in paperback.

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Freshman Year can be deadly in Salem . . .

At the Women’s College of Salem, Sarah hopes to meet like-minded students of The Craft. But after joining a coven, the other girls seem to have it in for her and she can’t figure out why . . . . . . until Tanner, the new, cute IT guy, helps uncover her family’s dark secret. Sarah will have to learn to trust Tanner if she’s to survive a killer freshman year. And Tanner must accept his paranormal powers to save Sarah when the blood moon rises at Samhain, the witch’s Halloween.

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January 2017 Snack Sack Review & 20% off coupon

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January 2017 Snack Sack Review

Have you heard of Snack Sack?  It's one of my favorite subscription boxes.  Healthy snacks delivered each month.  I get to try new brands and flavors of products I've never heard of, or that aren't available locally.

Hurry and order yours. The next Snack Sack is shipping March 20th!

Sign up for March today using discount code SPRING to save 20%!

Each month you will see anywhere from 11-15 snacks. An excellent value and variety.  You never know what you're going to get.  Anything from chips, to bars, to drinks.  I've been getting Snack Sack for over a year, and I've never been disappointed!

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I'm reviewing January's box here. I will be reviewing February's box soon. I have been laid up in bed after an accident, and so I didn't get this review up last month. But, it's still a great way to see if this is something you may like to subscribe to!

January's box included:

• Crunchy Rob's
• Torie & Howard
• Earnest Eats
• Bite Fuel
• DippinChips
• Mrs. Thinster's
• Dr. Pops
• Coffee Blocks
• Wild Garden

What I've noticed new about Snack Sack, is on their info card, they have added the cost of each item.  This helps you decide if it's something you think would be worth to purchase in the future.

The package of Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn is pink.  This definitely makes it stand out.  It's gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and non-gmo.  It's a large .65oz bag weighing in at 90 calories.

Chewie Fruities by Torie & Howard are like a healthier Starburst candy.  There were 4 in my box.  They are gluten-free and mom-gmo.  They taste good.

The Apple Ginger Trail Bar from Earnest Eats is heavy.  It's 1.9 oz, wheat-free, vegan, and has 4g fiber.  It's also gluten-free, has 5g protein, and 14g sugar.

I've had Bite Fuel's granola before, and it's quite tasty.  This is Red Berry Protein Granola Trail Mix.  It contains cranberries, cherries, and almonds.  It's a 1.5oz snack, and carries 10g of protein.

Bite Fuel's Power Bites Peanut Butter Protein Cookies is a large 3oz bag.  They are non-gmo, gluten-free, and high in protein with 18g. They have no high-fructose corn syrup. The package contains 3 servings of 3 cookies.

Dippin' Chips Veggie Tortilla Chips include kale, carrot, & spinach. Unfortunately the "Best Buy" date was only for a month after the box arrived.  This is something that I don't like, because I'm not going to eat everything inside the box that fast.  I'd be fat if I did that.... I don't care how healthy the snacks are.  These are a good chip for a savory green or cheesy dip.  They are sturdy & crunchy.

I love Mrs. Thinster's.  I haven't had a flavor I don't like.  These are chocolate chip.  They are crunchy crisps.  They are non-gmo and have no corn syrup in them.  The package is 80 calories.

Dr. Pops are lollipop dietary supplements for kids.  They are all natural, with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and no added sugar.  Each package contains 2 individually wrapped lollipops.  These clearly state "sample only" on the package.  Samples are usually free, so I'm not understanding the cost of $3.30 on the info sheet.

Better Butter Coffee Block from Coffee Block sounds interesting.  You squeeze it into a mug, add ht water, mix, and drink.  I guess this is going from the fad of adding butter to coffee, which I never have tried.  It's a whopping 210 calories, and 18g of saturated fat.  That's 80% of your daily recommended allowance.  No thanks.

Wild Garden's Roasted Garlic Hummus & Sea Salt Pita Chips come in a little snack box.  Perfect for lunch.    It's natural, with easy to read ingredients.  It has only 3g of sugar, yet 8g of protein.  They also carry 5 other flavors if you like this one.

All in all, a pretty good box.  I get to try some new brands, and new flavors of brands I've had before.

Don't forget, sign up for March today using discount code SPRING to save 20%!

SnackSack delivers better tasting, originality, and higher nutritional value, once a month. We include a mixture of snacks that are organic or all-natural, non-GMO, vegan, fair-trade, or gluten-free. Don’t expect to receive any artificial junk, we just aren’t about that. We consistently deliver wholesome and original recipes, allowing you to discover natural snack foods that truly delight your tastebuds.

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