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

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

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Chicken Soup of the Soul Giveaway My Cats Life & My Dog’s Life

May 7, 2011 by Momstart 37 Comments

Check out the new book from Chicken Soup for the pet lovers soul. If you love your cat or if you love your dog or if you love both of your pet species these two new books are for you. We all know, at least those of us that have pets that cats and dogs have so many stories to tell us, they crack us up with their schemes, and make us cry when they are hurt, and they even cuddle with us when we need some affection. Pets are AMAZING creatures.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Cat’s Life

From kittenhood through the twilight years, our feline companions continually bring joy, love, and laughter to the lives of their "staff." This collection of 101 new stories captures the experience of living through the natural life cycle with our cats — from the laugh-out-loud antics of kittens and tear-your-hair-out escapades of teenage cats to the more mature adult years and final stages of life. Stories cover each age and stage with all the fun, frustrations, special bonds and routines involved. The book also holds a special chapter about grieving and recovery when our feline friends leave us.

Chicken Soup for the Soul My Dog’s Life

It’s a dog’s life. This collection of 101 new stories focuses on all the memorable ages and stages of our lovable canines’ lives. Starting in puppyhood and covering a range of middle and senior years to the twilight and end when our dear friends leave us, this book captures the entire experience of living through the natural life cycle with our dogs. All dog lovers will laugh, cry, and recognize themselves and their furry friends in these heartwarming and inspiring stories of puppy antics, teenage rebellion, adapting to an aging dog and, finally, having to say goodbye.

You are sure to enjoy both of these books full of 101 stories over and over again!

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both books

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This giveaway ends May 23rd. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Disclosure: A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation

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.

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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Dads and their Pets

June 18, 2010 by Momstart 23 Comments

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul would like you to share your favorite story of your father/husband and his pet. I think that pet owners are parents as well. I’ll go first.

Picking our First Child

One of the first things my husband and I did after we were married was we picked out a dog. We both have a soft spot for a cute puppy. We looked at dogs for a while. We had to wait until we had a house so most of the time we were just teasing ourselves. Then we found the dog.

There was one Labrador/retriever puppy left. He was all alone in his cage and we pulled him out to play with him. We weren’t expecting to take him home with us, we hadn’t quite closed on our new house yet. However he was adorable. Playing with him was quite a bit of fun, the winning feat was that when we threw a ball for him, he brought it back. Thinking that it was an accident for a puppy we threw it again, no matter how many times we threw that ball he brought it back to us.

Chewbacca came home with us that day. We gave all the information on our new home and the humane society actually verified that we were in fact buying that house. He was our first child, and my husband loved throwing that ball as long as Chewbacca would bring it back.

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Giveaway Ends July 5th 2010.

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