Old-Fashioned On Purpose by Jill Winger

Today is National Retro Day! It seems like a great day to share about Old-Fashioned on Purpose by Jill Winger

Do you can, garden, make bread, or try to cultivate a simpler life?  We have been trying to cultivate simpler for many years. We have earth boxes, raised beds, grow herbs, tomatoes and peppers. We try to cook with whole ingredients, but, it is hard to keep motivated.

I was thrilled to be able to read Old-Fashioned on Purpose: A Homesteading Manifesto by Jill Winger.  This book has been updated and just came out in paperback!

I feel like I am always seeking simpler. Reading Old-Fashioned on Purpose by Jill Winger is a good way to get there. I enjoyed reading the author's journey and how she outlines step by step how to change your life. She has recipes, advise on how to escape excess, and a list of important skills to build in your life. Old Fashioned on Purpose is an interesting, a wonderful resource, and is filled with wisdom. I highly recommend Old Fashioned on Purpose. by Jill Winger 

This would be wonderful to use for a Home Economics Course.  

I was given a complimentary copy and not required to write a positive review.

Blurb: As our society races toward progress, we’ve left something important behind. We are more connected than ever before, yet we’re still feeling unfulfilled. In Old-Fashioned on Purpose, Winger shows how simplifying our lives and adopting retro skills such as gardening and handiwork can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life we’re yearning for. Inside these pages, readers will learn:
How to find joy in the kitchen (even if you hate to cook)
Proven strategies for growing your own groceries
The surprising stress-relievers that can be found in your backyard
How to craft a more grounded routine and save money in the process.
You don’t have to live on a farm to cultivate a simpler life. This inspiring and practical book offers a powerful new sense of purpose, with plenty of tomatoes, chickens, and bread making along the way.

Here is a link to Jill's website. 

The Critical Reader Books to Prepare for the SAT by Erica L. Meltzer

 I was so excited to learn about Erica L. Meltzer’s The Critical Reader books for SAT preparation. I was able to review The Complete Guide to SAT Reading,  by Erica Lynn Meltzer;    The Ultimate Guide to SAT® Grammar, Sixth Edition by Erica L. Meltzer; and Reading & Writing Test Book: Digital SAT by Erica L. Meltzer. These are fantastic books to help you in preparation for the SAT. 

Overall, the format of the books is what makes them amazing in my opinion. They do an excellent job in their explanation of the subject matter, test question examples, and explain the rationale behind the correct answer. These books include the information you need and there is no extra fluff that takes time away from studying for the test. If you are taking the SAT, these books are great resources as a set and standalone!   

The Complete Guide to SAT Reading, Fifth Edition gives you an overview of the test, how to use vocabulary in context, understand pronouns in passages, helps you understand what reading skills you need to be successful on the SAT, helpful charts, example questions, and explanations of why an answer is correct.  I found the book easy to understand and appreciated the many tips on how to approach a question. I highly recommend!

The Ultimate Guide to SAT® Grammar, Sixth Edition shares how to use the book, a valuable Cheat Sheet that reviews grammar, explanation of punctuation and grammar concepts, test questions, and explanations for why it is the correct answer.  I believe the easy-to-read format and clear explanations make it a wonderful review of grammar rules and how to use punctuation.  Students will walk away with a good foundation of grammar and punctuation and be prepared to take the SAT.  You could honestly use this as a grammar review in a home education English class.  I highly recommend. 

Reading & Writing Test Book: Digital SAT has three full length timed tests included in the book.  The questions are randomized similar to the digital version of the SAT.  The book also includes the answers with detailed explanations.  Being able to take practice tests is key to doing well on the SAT, and this book provides that for students.

Another Opinion:  My son who attended MIT was very impressed with The Critical Reader test preparation books and how they are laid out.  He told me he felt they allow students to prepare before the SAT with questions that are similar to the ones on the test.  The explanations help you to complete your learning of the type of questions on the SAT ahead of time so you can excel on the SAT.  I believe The Critical Reader books will help you to be well prepared for test day.   

I highly recommend The Ultimate Guide to SAT® Grammar, Sixth Edition by Erica L. Meltzer; The CompleteGuide to SAT Reading, Fifth Edition by Erica Lynn Meltzer; and Reading & Writing Test Book: Digital SAT by Erica L. Meltzer.  The books will help you prepare for the SAT in a thoughtful and systematic way. They are a good investment in your student’s future.

I was given complimentary copies and not required to write a positive review. 

Erica has a question of the day on her blog to help you with the SAT.  

A native of Brookline, Massachusetts, Erica Meltzer graduated from Brookline High School and earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from Wellesley College.

Before becoming involved in test prep, she worked in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at Harvard University and in the Department of Philosophy at Columbia University, where she helped coordinate graduate admissions. From 2006 until 2015, she tutored privately in Manhattan as well as online, helping students around the world achieve their SAT/ACT goals and gain admission to a number of top colleges, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, MIT, Caltech, Stanford, and Duke.

With around a quarter of a million copies sold, her SAT and ACT Reading and Writing guides consistently rank at the top of their respective categories on Amazon, outperforming comparable guides produced by Kaplan, Princeton Review, and Barron’s. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, The College Solution, and CBS Moneywatch, and her books are currently used by students and tutors worldwide.

How You Got Your Name by Trey Kennedy

How You Got Your Name by Trey Kennedy and illustrated by Jesus Lopez is a delightfully humorous book on how a little boy received his name.  The story journeys through the process that his parents underwent on what to name him.  It is very funny and kids will laugh out loud at the antics.  The colorful illustrations add to the humor and enhance the words. 

For me the story is so sweet as we love to tell our kids how they were named.  There is something powerful in the process of  sharing with our children how we named them.  I think it demonstrates our love for our children.  How You Got Your Name by Trey Kennedy illustrated by Jesus Lopez can be used a jumping off place to tell the story of how a child was named. The humor and laughs make it the perfect story that I highly recommend! 

I was given a copy and not required to write a positive review. 

Trey Kennedy is an entertainer, comedian, and social media content creator known for his unique ability to find humor in the everyday aspects of life. In addition to his digital success, Trey has taken his talents to the stage to perform multiple nationwide comedy tours, selling out venues across the country and beyond. When he’s not traveling or making his “little skits” (as his mom likes to call them), he’s enjoying time with his wife, Katie, and son, Thomas.

Fly City Bookshelf Review PLUS Discount Code

The highlight of my entire month has been receiving this beautiful rotating bookshelf from Fly City Mall #gifted I am thrilled how it fits in the corner by my fireplace, and I love how many books that it holds! I have the 5 tier version, but there is also a 3 tier and 4 tier version. The shelf also comes in black.   

Fly City has generously given me a discount code for my readers.  Use the code becky10 for 10% off your purchase.  Or use this link  to automatically get 10% off.  

Happy book arranging!  Let me know if you have any questions or if you buy one. 

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