Movie Reviews | Book and Magazine Reviews

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MOVIES
Movies have a way of taking us away from our day-to-day struggles without knowing what hit us. They can bring laughter, tears, and a new sense of freedom.

Chick Flicks
Say the words “chick flicks” to a man and he’ll run for cover. Say the same words to a woman and she’ll fall in love with any man willing to sit through one with her on a regular basis. Seriously though, “chick flicks” are movies written for the female audience. They’re sometimes comedic, sometimes profound, and sometimes action-filled, but they’re always romantic. In this section, we’re going to take a look at “chick flicks” and share with you some of the defining moments in each film.

Family Movies
There’s too much violence and too many hard knocks in life, so when we look for family movies, we’re not just looking for G rated films. We’re looking for films that inspire families to grow closer together, encourage children to be respectful and believe in themselves, and anything that leaves us with an overall “feel good” moment. In this section, we’re going to take a look at films geared towards the whole family as well as films geared towards children, alone.

Dramas
Dramas are usually hour long shows with a serious undertone. In this section, you’ll find a short synopsis, a lesson learned, and a task for you.

Sitcoms
Sitcoms are usually half hour comedic dramas focused around several main characters. In this section, you’ll find a short synopsis, a lesson learned, and a task for you.

Health and Fitness
Fitness videos are fantastic, low-cost alternatives to personal trainers and gyms but they can get dull and boring after awhile, that's why it's important to keep an arsenal of videos at your fingertips--just to spice things up a bit.

BOOKS & MAGAZINES
Books and magazines open our minds to new worlds and act as mentors; educating and helping us to grow, teaching us to relax, and encouraging us to dream.

Children's Books
Simply put, children’s books grow imaginations and mold young minds. The book you choose could instill values in your child you’ve been unable to instill yourself, so choose wisely. In this section, we’re going to take a look at what makes a good children’s book.

Christian Books
Christian books do more than just prove your faith isn’t a hoax; they remind man to take time out of his busy schedule to reflect, meditate, pray, and grow. They help families get back to what really matters—relationships. And they help remind us to stay on the straight path; a path free of destruction, chaos, and turmoil. In this section, we’re going to take a look at books meant to grow your Christian faith and make you a better person.

Fiction Books
Have you ever needed to escape your life and take a mini-vacation only to find out you don't have the time or finances to get away? Now you don't have to leave your house. Just pull up a chair, make a cup of hot tea, turn on an audio CD with ocean sounds, and escape to far off places. In this section, we're going to discover new worlds as we read for pure pleasure!

Parenting Books
Children don’t come with instruction manuals and not every family is a good role model. That’s why parenting books are so popular and so necessary. Parenting books offer parents a chance to receive professional help at a price they can afford, but more importantly they offer parents insight, wisdom, and encouragement. No family is perfect, and we’ll never always get it right, but there’s no reason we can’t put our best foot forward. In this section, we’re going to take a look at books designed to improve your parenting skills and make your home life a happier place to be.

Business Books
Whether you run a small brick ‘n mortar store, an online shopping center, or a homebased business, business books offer affordable counsel and personal, one-on-one workshops. In this section, we’re going to take a look at books geared towards enhancing your business practices, recruiting more customers, and improving the bottom line.

Writing Books
Everyone wants to be a writer, but only a few actually make their living at it. That’s because writing requires discipline and a constant learning of the craft. In order to stand out from the competition, you not only have to know how to market your skills, but you have to be open to critiques and rejections. In this section, we’re going to take a look at books written specifically for writers; books geared towards improving your writing craft, helping you write stronger sentences and story lines, and marketing your writing talents.