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Family Fun

I have a toddler and am looking forward to playing this game with him. Many of the games are complicated for my little one. I am sure this would make any toddler feel like a grown up. This is a excellent addition to the game night. This game is not only limited to toddler use. This can bring about many hours for fun with adults given that it has wonderful and unique pictures to match up. There are 20 matching cards and a card for kids to draw in. The cards are made with thick card and can promise hours of enjoyment. You can buy this from Amazon  or Penguin Random House . I highly recommend this for hours of fun with toddlers and also every kid among us. The book was provided to me by “blogging for books” in exchange for my above honest opinion.

Person–ality Analysis

This is an excellent book for any one with interest in understating and bettering themselves. The author of this book is Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen Rubin began her career in law. She was clerking for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, which is when she realized she wanted to be a writer. She is a thought provoking and influential writer. Her work is focused on habits, happiness and human nature. She has authored many books, which includes the bestseller Better Than Before and The Happiness Project. She runs a very popular blog Gretchen Rubin . Many a times I hear many say (including me) “I am not sure why I reacted a certain way to a situation.” This book provides valuable insight to it. The book states that there are four categories ( Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, Rebel) of people. There is a questionnaire in the book which helps us identify our personality. A good understating of our personality can help us handle situations better. This book and also help us identify the personal

Cookies Galore

Cookies or Biscuits whichever name it is called is an undeniably satisfying treat. Be it dunked in milk, crushed to form a tart or just enjoyed as a snack. Cookies have been a part since childhood for most people. This book has a wonderful and diverse collection of cookies. The book is divided into six chapters that are very merry christmas, cookies exchange party, warm holiday spice, around the world, holiday confections, and decorated delight.  I am sure I will be trying out most of the recipes if not all. But my first few are going to be thumbprint cookies with spicy plum jam, Danish butter wreath, alfajores, doily -rolled gingersnap and fig and cardamom rugelach. There are final product image for the cookies giving the reader an idea of how the final products looks. You can buy this book from  https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Cookies-Showstopping-Recipes-Sweeten/dp/0399580255 This is a wonderful book to own this holiday season. I highly recommend this book. The