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Making A Family Home Book with Giveaway

(Giveaway is Closed)
9780880107020

In recent years, the “slow movement” has been making a comeback.  Have you heard about slow food, slow textiles, and other slow movements?  It’s the opposite of how many of us are living now:  glued to the latest technology, fast-paced lives, hurried and frenzied days. Sound familiar?  Well, the slow movement is all about slowing down and remembering how things used to be.  Before we all got into this hectic lifestyle.  And slowing down is really a good thing for families.

According to author Shannon Honeybloom, it all starts at home.  In her new book, Making a Family Home, she shows readers room-by-room how to cultivate an enriching shelter, one that encourages children to learn and imagine.

Combining the mindfulness of modern homemakers with an understanding of childhood development, and an attention to universal truths such as love, goodness, and beauty, Honeybloom outlines simple steps towards creating a beautiful and nurturing home.

“Anxiety-driven over-parenting has reach a peak, and parents everywhere are yearning to get ‘back to basics’ at home and with their children,” says Honeybloom, a parent and former educator.  “In the end, it’s not about enrichment classes, educational videos, multiple after-school activities.  It’s not about spending a lot of money or buying a lot of things.  It’s about creating a calm, beautiful, and healthy home for our families.  Such a home is the foundation for happiness and success in the world.”

It’s a soft-cover book with full color pictures and lots of good and practical ideas on making your home a haven for your children.  She addresses all the rooms in the house, as well as outdoor spaces and her ideas are specifically geared towards nurturing a comfortable and creative environment for the kids.

I received a free copy of the book to review for myself and they are giving away 3 copies of the book to my readers, so all you have to do is leave a comment here to be eligible.

Giveaway will be open until Sunday evening at 6 pm Central time.

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  1. Robyn says

    January 30, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Sounds very interesting. I would love to win this. Thanks for the opportunity.

  2. Sue Gray says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful book. I would very much like to win it. Thank you for the opportunity.

  3. Celesta says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Sounds like a good read. I hope I win!

  4. Sara says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    I just got a big fat book of crockpot recipes, & this looks right up my alley! I’d love to win!

    Love your blog!!!

  5. Becky says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    This sounds like a great idea for a book. I’d love to read it.

  6. Anita K. says

    January 30, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    This book sounds great and I would love to win. BTW, I always enjoy reading your blog!

  7. Rachel says

    January 30, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    Come on now… it’s my turn to win… I’ll be waiting! 🙂

  8. jennibell says

    January 30, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    Sounds like a perfect read for me! Would love to win. . .

  9. gena says

    January 30, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    Looks like a winner!

  10. Zsera says

    January 30, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Sounds like a neat book. Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂

  11. deb says

    January 30, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Wonderful giveaway. Would enjoy seeing and hearing her suggestions!

  12. Elizabeth says

    January 30, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Now why didn’t I think of that?? What a cool idea for a book. would love to have a copy. THanks for the opp

  13. Lisa Mar says

    January 30, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Inspiring! I am currently living with the in-laws while we are building a house. This book would be great inspiration. Would love to curl up next to the fireplace and oooh and ahh through the pages of this book while it is a blustering 0 degrees here in Minnesota. :o)

  14. Amy Geist says

    January 30, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    Great book idea! Would love it!

  15. blueloom says

    January 30, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    We need more books like this one, especially for young parents who may feel overwhelmed and stressed out.

    Your blog is such a wonderful inspiration to all of us.
    Thank you for a great giveaway.

  16. wendy says

    January 31, 2010 at 1:06 am

    oh, I’d love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  17. Amy Grebe says

    January 31, 2010 at 2:23 am

    This book looks great

  18. Tawney says

    January 31, 2010 at 7:16 am

    What a wonderful sounding book! Thank you for the giveaway.

  19. Terri says

    January 31, 2010 at 8:23 am

    Thanks! I would love to win this book.

  20. cindy says

    January 31, 2010 at 9:12 am

    I love this idea…and the beautiful picture of a home on the cover makes me want to curl up and read! My friend Jennifer’s home looks very similar and is so welcoming.

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