Merry Christmas Coloring Book #BookTober

About The Book:

Celebrate a magical Christmas together with Hanna Karlzon’s newest coloring book, Merry Christmas. The fourteenth coloring book from Sweden’s coloring book sensation is filled with pleasant Christmas pictures that the whole family can color: elves, decorations, Christmas trees, snowmen, presents, angels, and everything else that belongs to Christmas. Drawn in her highly regarded, detailed style, coloring book enthusiasts will love getting lost in Hanna’s magical illustrations.

About The Author:

Hanna Karlzon has an art teaching degree from Umeå University and has run her own business as a freelance designer since 2013. Merry Christmas Coloring Book is her fourteenth coloring book. She lives in Umeå, Sweden.

Get your copy of Merry Christmas Coloring Book online today!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Stretching Your Faith #BookTober

Stretching Your Faith: Practicing Postures of Prayer to Create Peace, Balance, and Freedom

About The Book:

God is not trying to hide His plans from you. He wants you to invite Him into every area of your life so He can communicate the plans He has predestined for you. As a Christian, you will discover that the most important thing that you can do is hear from God. The Holy Spirit resides within you; you cannot remove God from anywhere you go or anything you do, including exercise. Stretching Your Faith is the integration of Christianity and yoga. By practicing the postures in this book, you will soon create a joyous daily habit of spending time with your Maker. You will discover that He created you to wholly worship; mind, body, spirit and soul. Perhaps spending time with God has become a burden to you. During your time together, you will invite the Holy Spirit into the innermost parts of your life, to breathe new oxygen into your heart and soul. You will experience whole worship and complete surrender like never before! Put into practice on a regular basis, you will also find healing for your mind, body, spirit, and soul.

About The Author:

Michelle Thielen is an activist, author, professional speaker, and the founder of YogaFaith, an internationally recognized and accredited Christian Yoga Alliance school. She has not only trained thousands of students and instructors in yoga, but empowers those that attend her worldwide trainings and conferences to live a purpose-driven life out loud! Through her own struggles of losing everything, depression, battling addictions, and suicide, Michelle shares with others the message of hope and how your greatest mess can become your most profound message. Her humanitarian efforts continue to reach several continents as she educates poverty-stricken communities in holistic living, purpose, empowerment, and productivity. Her life's mission is to abolish modern-day slavery in this generation. Michelle resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and 3 furry kids.

Get your copy of Stretching Your Faith on Amazon today!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Timeless #Fall2025 Finds

As Fall descends upon us, it is time to think about the holidays, sure, but also think about the mainstays, like a good pair of sunnies, or simple self-care! Here are a few great Fall finds to keep in mind!

The San Diego-based brand Knockaround makes the perfect vacation and travel accessory: affordable, lightweight, and designed for all-day comfort. Every pair features water and oil-resistant lenses plus full UV400 protection, making them ideal for everything from vacations to a walk out in the Fall sunshine!

Leading nail and foot care brand, Kerasal, is perfect for the Fall! After a long summer of sun, polish, and outdoor activities, it is the perfect time to give your nails a reset. Whether you can walk around the house in bare feet or cuddled in warm socks, foot care is self-care, and it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

The Hidden Vegetable Cookbook #BookTober

About The Book:

This is a simple cookbook of recipes using fresh vegetables to infuse dishes nutritionally, designed for adults who don’t like vegetables. It simultaneously takes nutrition and veggie-aversion seriously, offering 90 recipes to incorporate, disguise, and overpower the flavor of vegetables in tasty recipes. This isn’t for parents hiding vegetables in food for their kids; these are grown-up dishes with complex flavors, and delicious treats that just happen to have vegetable ingredients. Recipes like: Banana muffins with riced cauliflower and a touch of ginger. Classic Salisbury steak with spinach-infused brown gravy. Beef Bourguignon and Chicken Enchiladas with carrots and onions that you’ll never notice. Chocolate Cake with undetectable zucchini. This is the perfect cookbook for those who hate vegetables but want to add nutrition to their meals.

About The Author:

Born in the United States, Heidi Herman cherishes the Icelandic heritage passed down from her mother. They started Hekla Publishing together, imagining an imprint that would offer Icelandic-themed and Icelandic-inspired stories. Heidi loves to travel, sharing Icelandic culture and her books. When she's not on the go, she is usually found cooking something up in the kitchen. She lives in South Dakota with her husband and two dogs.

Order your copy of The Hidden Vegetable Cookbook online now!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

It's My Birthday!

Seeking Products For Upcoming Features October 2025

We are currently developing several upcoming features and roundups and are looking for collaborators and products to review. If you're interested in partnering with us, please contact us at callansparents@yahoo.com. We look forward to connecting with you!

Halloween Product Roundup - Deadline 10/20

Cuise Essentials - Deadline Mid-November

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Think Ahead For #Holiday2025

I am always thinking ahead for the holiday season, and want to plan and organize well before it's the last minute! Here are a few finds for Holiday gifts and fun for the upcoming season!

Trove Ornament Keepsake Kit from KeaBabies - All-in-1 Baby Ornament Kit: The Baby Hand and Footprint Ornament Kit Set comes with everything you need to complete your DIY baby's first ornament. You get: 2 packs of air-dry clay, 2 o-rings, 2 working mats and 1 rolling pin, 1 set of alphabet stamps, paint with paint brush, 6 satin ribbons, 2 modern display easels, and a step-by-step illustrated instruction manual. We actually do not have little ones anymore, so we used this for a pet keepsake for their paw prints! Callan loved it because it is a fun memory and keepsake, especially now that he will be heading off to Basic Training, and the pets are getting older! Something perfect to pass down to him for his own tree someday!

Cross-Spin from JoPat Games - A New Spin on Crosswords. Race your friends to solve miniature crossword puzzles with a twist. Play spinning the board with 10 puzzles and 160 categories! Many different ways to play, and hours of fun! We are a gaming family, so this is perfect! A great way to spend the time during holiday gatherings!

~Hayley

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.