THE BOOKS
I am the author of 10 books and counting! Each book is filled with fun, witty, and creative page-turning ideas stemming from several facets of my personal life. Gems of wisdom that I want to share with you!
Tips From the Cruise Addict's Wife
Tips From The Cruise Addict’s Wife is loaded with commonsense but essential tips and tricks to plan the best cruise ship vacation ever! It's laced with personal stories that will have you grinning. Smart cruisers want the inside secrets. All you need to know for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacation is right here.
Want to know what to do in ports, and how to avoid tourist places? How to plan your day on shore? Exactly what to pack? What not to bring? How to deal with onboard laundry? How to have a frugal yet amazing experience? What all is included in your cruise price? How to treat your cabin steward? Advice and tips for ports? How to get freebies onboard? What category of cabin do I suggest? How to save money as you enjoy your cruise adventure?
Lucky you—my knowledge is right in your hand!
BONUS section has never-before-seen tips for paying less than just about anyone else onboard, by The Cruise Addict himself.
Mediterranean Cruise With the Cruise Addict's Wife
Mediterranean Cruise with the Cruise Addict's Wife All the information you could ever want on a ship is available online, or in the cruise line’s brochures...stats, weights, where the ship was built, all those dry facts and figures. When we began dreaming about taking on the Mediterranean, my mind leaped right past all that.
What I really wanted to know was how real people actually did the cruise planning. I wanted to know where did they go, and what did they do, and what did they like, what did they wish that they had done differently? What did they learn along the way, what did they enjoy the most, what do they wish they had not wasted time on? What I really wanted was to have a conversation with a whole bunch of people.
That’s it, I wanted a think tank of other cruisers, and I couldn’t find one. I studied tour books and cruise books and multiple websites, I read hundreds of reviews, I learned about each city, and each port. And Mediterranean Cruise with the Cruise Addict's Wife is the result, right in your hand!
Come along with the Cruise Addict and his wife on their first-ever journey to Europe! Written day by day, it's just like being there. Part tour guide, part story, this book is laced with insights to help you make the most of your own Mediterranean cruise. Ten ports, all through the eyes of a traveler like yourself...only wiser.
Just dreaming? You'll enjoy the humorous stories as the Cruise Addict takes on The Continent. Learn what to see, what to skip, how to see more than anyone else while saving money. Most important, learn how to personalize your cruise for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Uncommon Household Tips
Use Ordinary Items in Extraordinary Ways
Stop—don’t throw that away! Repurpose it instead! Here are dozens of new uses for TWENTY ordinary household items you don’t think twice about. From using golf tees to hang your hammer to dental floss for scrapbooking, you’ll be inspired to look around the house before you run back to the store. We all want to save money, while making life easier.
Buy this book---you’ll be amazed at how many of these ideas will make your life easier, using items you already have at hand.
How To Write Your Story
Record Your Personal History in 30 Minutes a Day
It’s a scary thought--What if you died before you told your life’s story, and your busybody sister-in-law decided to write it for you? Yes, she’s diligent, but she never really liked you, and she surely doesn’t know you as well as you know yourself. No one can tell your life’s story as clearly or as accurately as you can! Now’s the time, before it’s too late.
In only thirty short minutes a day, you can begin to tell your own story, drawn from your own memories. Thousands of people have written their personal autobiography, and found it compelling, even addictive. This easy-to-read book makes it easy, with dozens of questions and memory prompts, carefully designed to get you thinking, to aim your mind in a direction to record your own life history.
In just a few minutes a day, you can leave a legacy that will last for generations. These tips and tricks make writing enjoyable. As you begin, it’s as easy as any essay test you’ve ever taken. Easier, because you know the subject matter intimately---it’s about YOU.
On Deadly Seas
The Jack Warden Detective Series Continues
Another Cruise! That is the last thing Jack Warden wanted after the previous one, but his wife and his friends bring him along anyway. Besides, the Cruise Line is so happy with him they are paying for it all. The only problem, there is a murderer on board and half the ship has fallen ill with a mysterious sickness. Can Jack find the killer in time?
What people are saying about this series.
"This book was great!!!!! Where ever Jack goes there's bound to be trouble. The poor guy just can't seem to have a peaceful vacation. But leave it to Jack Warden, as he will catch the murderer every time."
dblove
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids
This easy to read book is chock full of simple science experiments, ideal for children in any setting, including home school, classroom, scout groups, or a curious child on a rainy day. This book also includes a few group games to get the wiggles out, plus a bonus section with fun snack recipes for hungry young scientists.
A bored child is a sad thing! Children are endlessly curious about the world around them. A child who can look at their surroundings and wonder “what would happen if...” will be brighter than most, and certainly more interesting to be around.
Here in your hand are ideas to teach and entertain at the same time. I’ve used these games, activities, and science projects in large and small groups. It’s great to see young eyes light up, as they grasp a new concept! They will naturally want to expand the projects, trying new ways to do it differently next time. Some experiments will ‘fail’, but there is no failure if a child learns something! Jump right in!
How To Complain
...And Get What You Deserve
Face It-- We Are A Nation Of Complainers.
We complain when our team loses, when the TV program was dull, when the weather turns on us. We grumble about bad politicians and stupid laws and shoes that pinch. The average American complains an average of twenty times a day! You need to know how to complain effectively. A smart consumer will save money, time, and aggravation.
I’m surprising good at getting results. I have saved more money than I can tell you by not paying for faulty products, and even more by using the vouchers for free products that companies almost always send to me, once I bring an issue to their attention.
This commonsense and humorous guide will show you how to get decent customer service; what you paid for, what you expect, no more, no less. I’ve included stories of customer service---and its opposite—as well as sample letters of complaint that will get the attention of the very people who can help you. Don’t waste another dollar!
A product should perform as advertised. Services should be professional, and timely. Let me show you how to complain, as needed, and actually make a difference. Read How to Complain...and get what you deserve!
Quick and Cleaver Kids' Crafts
Bored kids? Sick child who won’t rest? Whining children when the rain just won’t quit? A sudden sleep over? Called upon to lead the troop this week? Need a project the whole classroom can do?
This book in your hands is the answer to what to do when there’s nothing to do. It’s loaded with easy crafts with impressive results that any child can handle with minimal help.
Adults will also find intriguing projects here. This book is TWO books in one! The first section is on crafts, and the second on Swaps, little artwork-on-pins. Feel free to adapt any techniques that grab your attention in any fashion!
Hungry Kids Campfire Cookbook
Yay! a camping trip makes great memories! Many will center around food, as both familiar and novel meals are produced like magic, without even a kitchen stove! Kids will be amazed at what they can make, and what adults pull together for them to enjoy. Simple foods can be good and fancy. There is no reason to sacrifice nutrition for good taste!
Sure, kids will enjoy hot dogs and marshmallows while camping, but how about some Chicken Stir Fry or Really Fast Bean Burritos, too? The recipes in here are kid-friendly, but adults will find new favorites, too. Garlicky Shrimp with Asparagus Rafts and Fruit Kebabs are fancy enough to serve for company, not just at camp!
Enjoy reading through this book, as inspiration strikes you. Snacks for those on-the-go days are here, along with a good helping of desserts. Rice Pudding, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Grilled Peaches... is your mouth watering yet?
New cooking methods will make delicious memories, including breakfast in a zip-type bag, muffins in orange peels, fish in newspaper, and blueberry pie in foil. Did you notice that list included no pans to wash?!
This book includes simple recipes and some fancy ones, all designed for good nutrition and great memories. Above all, make sure camp food is fun and plentiful---camping makes everybody hungry!
Savory Mug Cooking
It’s great to cook for large family or group of friends, but sometimes it’s just you, and you’re hungry. What’s better than a warm lunch in a cozy mug?
You know there are lots of Make-A-Cake-In-A-Mug recipes out there, but what about when you want a real meal, not just something sweet? Quiche, omelets, soups, vegetables, dips and spreads, even meatballs, and jerk chicken, right at hand! In mere moments, you can make a hot, fresh breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. All of these easy recipes are single-serving, made of wholesome ingredients---no mixes here!
Every recipe can be made in under 4 minutes, right in your own cup. Perfect for those mornings when you’re running late, or want a hot nutritious lunch at the office. They’re also great for after-school snacks; mouth-watering, delicious, nutritious, and so simple a child can make them! Clean up is easy, too; each portion controlled recipe has no leftovers, with only a mug to wash.
These microwave recipes will quickly become your favorites. Feel free to expand on them, making them your own. Grab your mug and get creative!
Repurpose This!
Smart New Ideas for Everyday Items
Stop—don’t throw that away! Repurpose it instead! Here are dozens of new uses for TWENTY ordinary household items you don’t think twice about. From using golf tees to hang your hammer to dental floss for scrapbooking, you’ll be inspired to look around the house before you run back to the store. We all want to save money, while making life easier. Buy this book---you’ll be amazed at how many of these ideas will make your life easier, using items you already have at hand.