If you’re still struggling to achieve that New Year’s resolution of losing weight and eating healthy food, then you might want to check out Lori Nedescu’s 30 Day Whole Foods Cookbook and Meal Plan. This is a complete health program with everything you need to do laid out in detail for you. Most importantly, this is not the kind of diet which involves huge amounts of misery and ridiculous dietary restrictions. 30 Day Whole Foods Cookbook and Meal Plan explains why whole foods are important, …
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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: From Doctors Who Are Parents, Too!
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy breaks down baby’s growth by week and mom’s changing body by month and includes a 40-week pregnancy calendar, symptom guide, and illustrations. More importantly, it provides trustworthy medical information from doctors at the reputable Mayo Clinic. And as an added bonus, those doctors are also moms and dads, too, and know exactly what you’re experiencing. Patrick on Amazon is a fan, “After searching through a lot of different options in terms of a …
The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
This book is a good read for the minimalist who loves lists. The Index Card makes a simple and comforting promise: Everything you need to know about managing your money can be summed up in ten rules that fit on one four-by-six-inch index card. This theory was born when the book’s co-authors tried it themselves and posted a photo of the result, which quickly went viral in 2013. The simple advice in the book could help you manage your money well. Andre on Amazon is a fan, “Simple advice is …
The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer
Written by Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist, Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, The Telomere Effect dives into the science of telomeres, the parts of our chromosomes that determine how fast our cells age and die, but it also provides relatable advice on how you can reverse aging and boost health. Learn how changes to your state of mind, sleep quality, exercise and aspects of diet can impact your overall health and slow down the aging process. Andre on Amazon is a fan, “Fascinating, a wealth …
The Blue Zones (Second Edition)
This is the second great practical self-help book of the week and while I wasn’t quite as impressed by Dan Buettner’s The Blue Zones as I was with Susan David’s Emotional Agility, I am very glad to have read this book this January. The Blue Zones of the title are extraordinary places on earth where the citizens live much, much longer, healthier and happier lives than Americans do. Dan went to examine all of these places in detail to try and establish what it is that works so well in them and …
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive In Life and Work
This is not your usual “self-help” title. It’s full of science and it’s eminently practical. I will level with you, there’s probably not going to be a better book featured in our discount section all year. Susan David’s Emotional Agility is a powerful work designed to help you better manage your emotions. There’s no positive thinking nonsense – this stuff works and won’t drive you insane. The Harvard Business Review awarded this concept the “ground breaking idea of the year” and I can’t agree …
Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition)
Exactly as the title states, Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition) cover all aspects of pregnancy, delivery and early stage of a baby. First published in 1979 and revised numerous times, the popular pregnancy book for moms-to-be is filled with information on what to expect with your growing belly, as well as nutrition, latest research, and answers to your baby questions. This perennial favorite is a must-have during pregnancy. Christine on Amazon is a fan, “For my first …
I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a book that Mom can read and share with the kids. Filled with Carle’s signature colorful illustrations that have made his work famous, this book follows the Very Hungry Caterpillar as he celebrates Mother’s Day and all the incredible parents in the world. Carle brings to life yet another read with adorable illustrations of various animal mom-baby pairs throughout the story, something young children will love to read. Catsmeow on Amazon is a fan, …
Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say
Are there certain words and phrases that create strong relationships? In this collection of essays from Kelly Corrigan, she reflects on 12 phrases that connect us as humans—from “Tell Me More,” to “I Was Wrong.” Moms will definitely love Corrigan’s reflections on marriage and motherhood. Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say comes with a deeply personal, unfailingly honest, and often hilarious examination of the essential phrases that turn the wheel of …