Fun, Fun,Fun! and so lovely!
920318
Another well done Alilang fun jewelry piece.  With  sturdy  materials, well secured and a well executed design. This is a "conversation piece" that will make an excellent gift or be among items safe to take  on vacation as one wisely travels only with  fashion or costume jewelry! MLG
2640956
Everyone tells me how pretty it is and I just love it! The characters, the story, the warmth.
1268677
I simply adore this cd! The music is catchy, the harmonies lovely and the lyrics fun. I plan on purchasing copies as baby shower gifts in the future. The last two songs are very special, not only for the children but for those of us who are slightly older kids! [ok, more than slightly ;)] I strongly recommend this cd for anyone with children or with a love for fun music!
387935
Filled with beauty and imagination!!  the projects are amazing and inspiring.  She writes with humor.  This book is as fun to read as it is to use!  Thank you!
3374873
In one word, The Naughty Girls' Book Club is delightful! It was just so much fun and left me with a smile. It kind of reminded me of Chocolat (without the magic, and coffee instead of chocolate) in how a group of people come together as strangers, and then help each other to get more out of life. They all change in some small way thanks to their bi-weekly discussion of erotic novels. I just loved watching them all come to life, realizing what they want, and go after it. Also, the themes of being open-minded (not just in the bedroom!) and unselfconscious were great.

The Naughty Girls' Book Club all starts when Estelle needs a business boost at her cafe. She decides to try a book club, but their first selection doesn't go too well. She wanted to focus on "high-brow" classics and make the group serious, but when the members accidentally see that she's reading a Fifty Shades-esque novel, things start to look up. Everyone grabs a copy, even Reggie, the groups only male member who claims he's there for thesis research. And their eyes are opened to the magical world of erotica! Even if not all of them found it sexy, it was still a great ice breakers, allowing for great discussion and the beginnings of friendships.

The Naughty Girls' Book Club alternates POV between each of the group members. There are five of them, but the narrative never felt jumpy or overwhelming. They each have their own distinct problems to work through, and I enjoyed them all. Estelle is divorced and having trouble finding time to move on. Sue is recently retired and wants to go on world adventures, while her husband just wants to sit at home watching TV. Rebecca is a newlywed, but things are already feeling stale in her relationship, and she's the one most open to "experimenting" much to her husband's delight! Gracie is a young feminist who believes erotica sets women back 50 years(at least, at first). Finally, there's Reggie, who is a bit of a geek and worries that he's not what women want, since he doesn't even compare to the heroes in their book club titles. I loved getting to know all of them and watching them bond with each other.

I really enjoyed The Naughty Girls' Book Club. I did get a little worried in the beginning, since I couldn't really relate to the older women and their marriage woes. But that ended up not being a problem, since at the root of it, their problems were more about discovering what they want out of life and relationships and being comfortable with themselves, rather than simply their marriages. It was a really sweet and fun book, and I highly recommend it.
997772
I bought this for my 17 year old and I to play...it just looked so fun I couldn't resist.
I have not been disappointed!  It is so much fun.  Lots of physical activity involved and this was what I was after since my child is slim but total bookworm.  We have been confined to playing inside as we are buried in snow; however I cant wait til spring to go out and play.
I plan on buying this for some other friends with younger children.
1444417
Just from reading the introduction, it is immediately apparent that this book is written with lots of love and inspiration. It is truly a beautiful book for any family and is filled with not only budget-friendly, but creative and fun projects you and your child (of ANY gender!) will deeply enjoy. And I don't mean in the sense that you're happy they're happy but the activity kind of sucks for you. NO. I mean these are generally fun for ALL participants, and in many cases, will yield some really neat-looking goodies!

The fun stuff inside includes art projects using commonplace and inexpensive components, repurposing things that might have been discarded (desiccated oranges, matchboxes, stuff from leftover candle wax from used candles, etc.), as well as some learning things, and a couple of cool tricks.

The only note I have is the title. I don't really understand why the author chose to target this to girls, when these activities don't generally feel gendered. That, plus the fact it is likely to discourage boys because it appears to specifically be Not for them. I like to think we are moving pass that kind of thinking, so parents out there: This is for ALL your kids!
2791741
Charming, delightful, sturdy, and well-made! I recommend these decorations highly!
2713542
Actually, anyone who reads this book will be smiling too!  This is one of those rare stories that draws you right in.  You feel as if you, yourself, are walking on the hillside, with the beautiful native flowers all in bloom. Or sitting in the charming local pub with all the delightful town  characters, hearing the tales told from generation to generation while  listening to the music a true Celt never forgets.  A wonderful mixture of  romance and Irish folklore, this book is a treasure!  So get cozy with a  cup of tea(and if you add a dollop of whiskey to warm the bones...nary a  soul will think less of ye!)and have a grand old time with a truly  pleasureable read!
1253260
This book is filled with whimsy and delight, dances with wisdom and
frolics with spirit...it is a gift I have sent to all my women friends, both as "keep" gifts and as a "pass-a-long" gifts (write a comment in the book, then send it forward to others in a Flat Stanley/Persisting Yellow kind of journey). It lifts the heart, brings a smile and encourages the reader to stay true to his or her Truth of Self, all the while gently reminding the reader that All is Possible, in the most yellowish way.
Illustrations are equally delightful and whimsical: a wonderful book!
8582
I have read this book before, and it always makes me happy!  The characters are lovely, and it is great fun to see them transformed by the magic of Italy in April.  If you want to be cheered up, this is the book for you!
4060970
This joyful celebration of movies that have the nerve to sometimes make little sense made me so happy.  It is simply fun to read and the pictures!
The authors lovingly have fun with the nonsense.  Love it!!
1931449
Absolutely enjoyable! So much fun! I will share this with my 6 Sisters and some of my Best Friends and Family members! Love Love It!
747999
What a fun, beautiful and intelligent book. I'm so glad this exists!
365958
I wish somebody had invited me to something like this when I was young enough to believe that a fairy dress can turn a lump of earth (like me) into something etherial.

"The parties are inspired by nature, are cost-effective, practice sustainable efforts such as recycling and upcycling, and are downright adorable [even if they do say so themselves ;0)]."  The book is clearly structured: three party plans for each season. But the simplicity of that outline only scratches the surface here. For one thing, along the way Anni and Heather offer plenty of think-ahead tips about saving, wabi-sabiliy, materials that can become part of the imaginative fun of the party: dress-ups, craft projects, things that will be taken home by children who will never forget the delight of that afternoon's fun.  And they drop in bits of old wisdom; I learned that you can dye things yellow with Turmeric spice (also known as Indian Saffron and very good, as well, for inflammation when taken internally - ummm - I just threw that bit in).

The book is beautifully laid out and peppered with photographs of actual children at actual parties.  There are recipes--for all manner of festive treats; part of the fun is making the refreshments.  And there's a bounty of detailed instructions for group craft projects--all season-specific and guaranteed to excite and engage.

But what I love most about this book is the pervasive spirit of gratitude and love. This is a value-based work, underlining the most essential of attitudes toward others, toward nature.  The parties look amazing, but more significantly, they are also pitched to foster an awareness of the true wonders of our lives--delight in community, expressions of gratitude--that seasons turn, things can be gathered and realized, colors can be changed and children can make things that are real and tasty and beautiful.

Anni writes about living deliberately - not spinning along, just tumbling through time - but paying attention, making choices, cherishing every minute we have with one another, turning the flow of life itself into a blessed celebration in gratitude. The book is a delight.

It is a joy to share mental time with an author who has such a gift for understanding the essential nature and importance of family and childhood. Now, more than ever, we need to get back to these basics, understanding that the family is the root of all culture, all understanding of the world. So that whatever came before in our lives, the families we create now are strong, rich in culture and experience, emotionally functional, based in gratitude, love, and the realization that joy comes through simplicity and quiet awareness of the great blessings we have today been freely given - there for the taking. There, waiting for us to wake us and see them - and receive them.

My own small ones have flown the coup. But they keep coming back to said coup--with new small people in tow. I have always dreamed of being one of those sort of magical, comfortable grandmothers (against my nature, really) - and page by page, this work of Anni's inspires me to more than dreams.  I want my children and their children to remember the mystery of creation, to dance in the forest, to hold a jewel of an egg in the palm of their hands before turning into a bit of cake, a work of art, a game.  And now, in the midst of my regular crises of imagination, Anni's book is here to help me help them do just that.
467503
These photos are beautiful and funny! I couldn't help but laugh and fall in love with the cats on each page. I love the creativity of the whole project. I can't wait for guests to come to my house and flip through the pages of this book. I can see this being such a fun conversation starter for all ages!
1069149
This book will take you about 1/2 hour to read.  Its charming stories within, attached to many beautiful photographs of fairy houses, is a wonderful reading experience.  By the way, the author is associated with the Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens and the fairy house shown on the cover is prominently displayed there.  Each year, the Gardens has its Fairy House weekend, filled with many magical activities for children.  What an extraordinary kid-friendly, kid-fun day--I was awe-struck just watching the pure joy of kids everywhere--many fairies "flying," bubbles bouncing on air, music, sand-box play, making crafts--what a treat!