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Chicken Soup for the Soul Inspiration for the Young at Heart

September 17, 2011 by Momstart 46 Comments

I’m still collecting Chicken Soup for the Soul books and ready to share the latest edition with you guys.

Life begins again at 60! Crossing that magic age might bring a few new wrinkles but also new experiences. This collection is full of humorous and fun adventures from those who are actively enjoying their "senior years!" Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart celebrates the fun and wonder of getting older with its stories about dynamic older singles and couples finding new careers, new sports, new love, and new meaning to their lives. This book will amuse and invigorate readers.

This book covers everything from new careers to new passions to finding love in your senior years. Seriously, this is a great read for anyone approaching retirement. "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart" proves that your most enjoyable years are still ahead and gives you 101 ideas about what to do with them.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners: Daniel M, JW and Linda Kish.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Just For Preteens Giveaway

August 13, 2011 by Momstart 31 Comments

Do they have to grow up? I mean seriously. You may have just read how I feel about this in the post before, the giveaway for Chicken Soup for the Soul Just for Teenagers. Aye Yi Yi! I’m not ready, I think the age they are right now is the perfect age and I do not want them to grow up anymore. NO.

Anyway, all I’m doing here is thinking about me. This book, Chicken Soup for the Soul Just for Preteens is just for them.

Being a preteen is harder than it looks! School is more challenging, bodies are changing, relationships with parents are different, and new issues arise with friends. But preteens can find encouragement and inspiration in this collection of stories by other preteens, just like them, about the problems and issues they face every day. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens will help readers as they navigate those tough preteen years from ages 9 to 12 with its stories from others just like them, about the highs and lows of life as a preteen. It’s a support group they carry in their backpack!

I remember how awful middle school was now that I think about it. Kids were mean to me and someone said, I’m not your friend, and I said something really stupid like, I’m not here to be your friend I’m here to learn. Let’s just say I was off the social scene for the rest of my duration at that school. No one would touch me with a ten foot pole after that fiasco.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners, Karen Gonyea and corrie.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Just For Teenagers Giveaway

August 13, 2011 by Momstart 50 Comments

Teenagers my kids are not. Toddlers they are no longer either. On their way to growing up I often wonder what it’s going to be like to have two teenagers in the house. And all I know is that I’m not ready and that I’m glad it’s quite a few years away. The though of being a parent of a teenager isn’t something I want to ponder on for too long. But I remember how difficult it was being one too. So how can we help them. Chicken Soup for the Soul Just for Teenagers is one way to support them.

101 Stories of Inspiration and Support for Teens

Teenage years are tough, but this book will help teens as they journey through the ups and downs of adolescence. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers provides support and inspiration for teenagers as they grow up, reminding them they are not alone, as they read stories from teens just like themselves about the problems and issues they face every day. The stories in this book serve as a guide on topics from the daily pressures of life and school to love, friendships, parents, and much more. This collection will encourage, inspire, and amuse teens, showing that, as tough as things can get, they are not alone!

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners, deb c and Lily Kwan.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Country Music Giveaway (3 winners)

May 21, 2011 by Momstart 137 Comments

As a Chicken Soup for the Soul blogger, I get a new book whenever they come out. It’s interesting to see just how many different versions of Chicken Soup for the Soul there are and how long they’ve been successful. This month’s Chicken Soup for the Soul giveaway is Chicken Soup for the Soul Country Music. I love country music even though I hardly ever listen to it. It probably has to do with the fact that my mother listened to it all the time. So yes, I have quite a love for all that great music and the artists who keep coming out with hits. Songs tell a story, and now many of country music’s most famous singers and songwriters are sharing more of the story! These artists reveal the inspiration, influence, and background, and when and why they wrote their most famous songs, in this fresh collection of stories. The book also includes great photos of the songwriters and lyrics of many of the songs. A great gift for anyone who loves country music!

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This giveaway ends June 6th. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms

April 14, 2011 by Momstart 51 Comments

Check out the new book from Chicken Soup it’s for new moms. My daughter saw the book and was quite excited about it. She loves babies and has been asking me if I’m going to have another one anytime soon. Uh no not me. Becoming a new mom is scary, exciting, and exhausting.

Here’s the book description:

Becoming a new mom is the most amazing event. This book celebrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual experience of having a child and creating a family. New and expectant moms will delight in these heartwarming, insightful, and humorous stories about raising babies and toddlers. This book is full of stories by other moms sharing the wonders of early motherhood, from waiting for the baby, whether through pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy, to those early weeks and first few years, and everything in between!

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Chicken Soup for the Soul New Moms (3 winners)

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This giveaway ends May 2nd. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Shaping The New You Giveaway

March 5, 2011 by Momstart 26 Comments

We’ve been working really hard on just improving our overall health in my house. We’ve been eating more greens, exercising more and snacking healthy. In Chicken Soup for the Soul Shaping The New You, you will find 101 stories that inspire you in dieting and your fitness. No one likes to diet, but the personal stories in this book will encourage and inspire readers with its positive, practical, and purposeful tales of dieting and fitness. Readers will find hope, help, and hints on getting fit and staying healthy in these 101 stories from those who have been there, done that, and maintained it. Stories about wake-up calls and realizations, moving more and eating better, self-esteem and support, and lifestyle changes, big and small, will motivate any reader looking to start fresh or needing a boost. This is a great book for anyone embarking on a healthier lifestyle.

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The Chicken Soup for the Soul Shaping The New You (3 winners)

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This giveaway ends March 21st. I received samples to facilitate this review. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Grieving and Recovery Giveaway

March 3, 2011 by Momstart 137 Comments

I have been very fortunate in my life so far. I have not had to deal with anyone dying, or any kind of serious grief. The closest I’ve ever come was as a teenager and having my heart broken by some guy. Yeah, pathetic, I think I once spent 2 weeks on the couch depressed over a boy. Well, that was nothing compared to what I could go through over the loss of a mom, dad or grandparent and I know it will happen sooner than I want to. I still have all of my grandparents in my life.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Grieving and Recovery has 101 inspirational and comforting stories about surviving the loss of a loved one. Grieving is a process everyone goes through in their own way. It often feels overwhelming and as if the sorrow will never end. While the hurt and sadness never completely fade, it eases with time. This collection of emotional and inspirational stories will provide comfort and peace to those mourning the loss of someone close. Others who have lost a loved one share their stories of what helped, offering guidance and support. With its stories of regaining strength, appreciating life, coping, and faith, this book will help ease the journey to healing.

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This giveaway ends March 21st. I received samples to facilitate this review. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Fill Your Cup with Chicken Soup for the Soul Trio Giveaway

January 1, 2011 by Momstart 138 Comments

Ever need a good book to cozy up to? You know, the kind of book that makes you cry or laugh out loud. Then Chicken Soup is exactly what you need. Each Chicken Soup for the Soul is a collection of 101 stories matched by a theme and put into one book. Start off the new year with hope, a positive attitude and a little bit more Christmas Magic, just in case you need some!

Happy New Year!

I have three books for you to win:

Chicken Soup for the Soul Family Matters

Nearly everyone thinks their own family is "nutty" or has at least one or two nuts. With 101 stories of wacky yet lovable relatives, funny foibles, and holiday meltdowns along with more serious stories about abuse and outbursts, this book is usually hilarious and occasionally poignant. Readers will feel comforted, amused, and encouraged by these unforgettable stories about "nutty" families just like their own. This book shows readers that we all have the same family matters and what really matters is families. It is a quirky and fun holiday book, and a great bridal shower or wedding gift!

Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul Think Positive

Every cloud has a silver lining. With its 101 stories of optimism, faith, and strength, this book will encourage readers to stay positive during challenging times and in their everyday lives. Readers will be inspired by these real-life stories from people just like them, taking a positive attitude to the ups and downs of life, and remembering to be grateful and count their blessings. This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul’s focus on inspiration and hope and its stories remind us that each day holds something to be thankful for. A great start to the New Year.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Magic

Christmas is a magical time of year — a time of family, friends, and traditions. And all the joys, blessings, and excitement of the season are captured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic with its 101 new holiday stories covering everything from finding the perfect Christmas tree, being with family, and seeing the wonder in a child’s eyes to goodwill, love, and the true meaning of Christmas. This book will delight every reader, from the young to the young at heart, and bring back the magic of the holiday season. "Santa-safe" for kids

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Chicken Soup for the Soul A Book of Miracles #Giveaway

October 23, 2010 by Momstart 87 Comments

It’s time for another Chicken Soup for the Soul giveaway. The Chicken Soup for the Soul A Book of Miracles is an uplifting book about God and the miracles he has worked in the lives of others.

101 True Stories of Healing, Faith, Divine Intervention, and Answered Prayers

Everyone loves a good miracle story, and this book provides 101 true stories of healing, divine intervention, and answered prayers. These amazing stories prove that God is alive and very active in the world today, working miracles on our behalf. Regular people share their personal stories of God’s Divine intervention and healing power as He makes the impossible possible! The incredible accounts shared by people from all walks of life show His awesome love and involvement in our lives. This book of miracles will encourage, uplift, and recharge the faith of Christian readers.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Runners Giveaway

July 19, 2010 by Momstart 91 Comments

I’m not a runner, in high school I pretended to be, you know, I would run with the track team but my running is more like speed walking or run a few feet and then walk while huffing like a dog in the Summer time heat and then try to run a few more feet.

The Chicken Soup for the Soul Runners combines quite a collection of stories from many famous athletes. Since I’m not a runner and my interest lies in other things, I don’t know Dean Karnazes from Josh Cox. I hope that some of you can find more interest in this book than it holds for me.

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