Reviews
An inspiring way to open up to God, December 16, 2009
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (12/09)
Setting: Cold, raining day. Fireplace roaring.
Need: A time for contemplation.
How: Open "Recipes for a Beautiful Life."
Yes, that's exactly what I did. Upon opening this wonderful book the reader will find beautiful pictures on every page as well as a passage from the Bible that relates to the scene. For example, (and my favorite), is a picture of two hands holding a very small baby. The child has the most charming look with eyes as wide open as they can get. One can't help but smile at the innocence. The passage below the picture says "Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17." Need I say more?
This inspiring book serves as a road-map to a place within oneself. The passages are thought-provoking, effective, and powerful. Put together beautifully, Julie Keye and Madaline Hall present us a way to go into our inner thoughts, being grateful for who we are.
But there is more. The second part of the book was a pleasant surprise. There are actual recipes for home spa treatments made from natural ingredients that can be found in anyone's home. I really enjoyed this added touch and tried several of the treatments. I love them!
What an inspiring way to open up to God and find the beauty in all things, including ourselves! "Recipes for a Beautiful Life" by Julie Keye and Madaline Hall is a great book and I highly recommend it.
Beautiful Book., January 11, 2010
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, November 22, 2010
This work is written in two parts, the first is a collection of gracious pictures complimented with a Scripture verse. Many caught my eye and my heart as I read through the pages, but one stood out to me and that was the picture of a little girl smelling flowers with the Scripture verse:
All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old. It brought back memories of my childhood and how surely God has planned my life. I believe each picture and verse will quicken an emotion inside of each one as they turn the pages. Tender, thought provoking, and often bringing a smile inside and out. Very well done.
The second part of the book is: Relaxation and Home Spa Treatments. I really enjoyed this section as well. First I learned how to make beauty treatments with ingredients I had around the house or could easily get it I didn't, that was great. Second I could baby myself and walk away feeling refreshed.
All in all this is a delightful read. It is one you will cuddle up with time and time again just to have your Spirit renewed and help bring yourself to a refreshing. Very well done, a delight to both the Spirit and the soul.
5.0 out of 5 stars
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely visuals, perfect book to keep around on the coffee table, November 4, 2010
I'm mostly a fiction reader, but it can be so pleasant to just sit down with a photgraphy book and enjoy some mind-clearing visuals. "Recipes for a Beautiful Life" was a very relaxing book for me, and I loved how the photos were paired with complimentary verses of scripture--a picture of a father holding a child is captioned "And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me" (Matthew 18:5), a shot of palm trees at sunrise reads "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon" (Psalm 92:12), a rainbow over churning water is paired with "I set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth" (Genesis 9:3), and so on. Sometimes, seeing God's word in tandem with images from his creation can really impress you with the wonder of it all, and this book certainly does a great job of presenting the reader with both scripture and lovely pictures.
Part two of "Recipes for a Beautiful Life" moves on to spa treatments and recipes for homemade beauty products. Bath treatments, moisturizers, facial masks and scrubs for all skin types are listed, and plenty of them look like something almost any woman would want to try out.
Overall, a sweet, enjoyable book with stunning photography, verses from God's word, and plenty of relaxation ideas for Mom's Day Off. :-)
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and Inspiring
This book is absolutely stunning. The pictures that illustrates each Bible verse are full of life and vivid color. The pictures themselves bring to mind God's awesome character. The added verses help to focus our minds on specific blessings and wonders. The authors have done a beautiful job with this book. It well represents God's beauty in this world. The receipes in the back are based on all natural ingredients and would be much easier on your body than prescriptions if you are willing to try them. Some are ment to simply soothe while others have more specific designs. I would rate this book a 4/5. It is lovely and would make a wonderful gift.
Copies may be purchased at www.amazon.com
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Christmas gift!
If you need a gift for a Christian woman, this is absolutely perfect. The first section of the book is full of beautiful pictures with scripture verses. The pictures are high quality and include landscapes, animals, plants/flowers, and people. The people represented are a variety of ages and races. The Bible verses are encouraging and well-chosen to compliment the photos. The second half of the book has easy home spa recipes and tips. I haven't had a chance to make any yet, but I am definitely going to try one of the bath recipes this week- I love chamomile tea, but I never thought about adding it directly to the tup for a relaxing soak! There are plenty of recipes for masks and soaks, and they include information about which skin type(s) they would be appropriate for.
Like I said, if you need a gift for your Pastor's wife, a secret angel, or your child's Sunday School teacher, this would be a great choice. The website has some excerpts and free skin care recipes as well! Four stars for this relaxing read.
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, restful, blissful book, November 5, 2010
RECIPES FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Julie Keye and Madaline Hall is the perfect book for that special lady, whether she be your mother, sister, aunt, best friend, even your co-worker.
This book is full of beautiful pictures that will make you ooohhh and ahhhhh and even chuckle and maybe sniffle a bit as they bring back memories of places you might have been or just an old memory of a child or family member.
Recipes For A Beautiful Life treats the reader with wonderful pictures accompanied with verses from the Bible (primarily Psalms and Proverbs). In Part 2 of the book there are home recipes for beauty treatments for that lovely lady in your life. I haven't had an opportunity to try any yet, but I intend to as soon as I get the moment!
Recipes For a Beautiful Life can be purchased through Amazon.com at a reasonable price. This will make a real nice gift for Christmas or any other special occasion.
This book was graciously given to me by the authors, for review purposes. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review. But I am happy to have been able to do so. May the Lord bless Julie and Madaline for this lovely book.
By Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer, MidWest Book Review
In the beginning of this book our authors tell us that our minds and bodies work together and I believe that is true. They explain how it is important to recharge our minds through inspirational reading, prayer and relaxing, and this beautiful book will help you on that journey.
"Madaline and Julie have created a "time-out" for women in Recipes for a Beautiful Life. Enjoyable pictures and Scriptures, refreshing herbal bath treatments and rejuvenating homemade facial products encourage us to take a few minutes to renew our bodies and souls."
-Beth Lester, Owner, Home Staging Designs of California
An inspiring way to open up to God, December 16, 2009| By | Reader Views, www.readerviews.com (Austin, Texas) |
Need: A time for contemplation.
How: Open "Recipes for a Beautiful Life."
Yes, that's exactly what I did. Upon opening this wonderful book the reader will find beautiful pictures on every page as well as a passage from the Bible that relates to the scene. For example, (and my favorite), is a picture of two hands holding a very small baby. The child has the most charming look with eyes as wide open as they can get. One can't help but smile at the innocence. The passage below the picture says "Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17." Need I say more?
This inspiring book serves as a road-map to a place within oneself. The passages are thought-provoking, effective, and powerful. Put together beautifully, Julie Keye and Madaline Hall present us a way to go into our inner thoughts, being grateful for who we are.
But there is more. The second part of the book was a pleasant surprise. There are actual recipes for home spa treatments made from natural ingredients that can be found in anyone's home. I really enjoyed this added touch and tried several of the treatments. I love them!
What an inspiring way to open up to God and find the beauty in all things, including ourselves! "Recipes for a Beautiful Life" by Julie Keye and Madaline Hall is a great book and I highly recommend it.
Beautiful Book., January 11, 2010 By Lori Kasbeer, Lori's Book Reviews (Florida)
The photos in Recipes for a Beautiful Life are stunning. With each stunning photo, there is a bible verse listed that makes this book an inspiration to read. Recipes for a Beautiful Life is divided into two parts: Nature's Beauty and Inspirational Bible Verses and Relaxation and Home Spa Treatments. If you are like me and a trip to the spa is a rare treat, this book will relax you while giving you ideas on how to do some great at-home spa treatments. There is over 12 pages of recipes you can make to give yourself a home spa treatment. This would make a great gift for the woman in your life.
The photos in Recipes for a Beautiful Life are stunning. With each stunning photo, there is a bible verse listed that makes this book an inspiration to read. Recipes for a Beautiful Life is divided into two parts: Nature's Beauty and Inspirational Bible Verses and Relaxation and Home Spa Treatments. If you are like me and a trip to the spa is a rare treat, this book will relax you while giving you ideas on how to do some great at-home spa treatments. There is over 12 pages of recipes you can make to give yourself a home spa treatment. This would make a great gift for the woman in your life.
A decided joy to browse,
By Mary Cowper, Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
iSuperbly illustrated with full color photography throughout, "Recipes For A Beautiful Life" is a unique blend of images, scriptural verses, simple recipes for effective homemade facial products and herbal bath treatments. The concept of a 'healthy spirit in a sound body' deftly presented in a 102-page compendium which is a decided joy to browse, an inspired and inspiring read, and a practical assemblage of do-it-yourself, user friendly personal hygiene and skin care product projects that can be confidently recommended for both personal reading lists and community library collections.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, This review is from: Recipes for a Beautiful Life (Paperback)
In the beginning of this book our authors tell us that our minds and bodies work together and I believe that is true. They explain how it is important to recharge our minds through inspirational reading, prayer and relaxing, and this beautiful book will help you on that journey. This work is written in two parts, the first is a collection of gracious pictures complimented with a Scripture verse. Many caught my eye and my heart as I read through the pages, but one stood out to me and that was the picture of a little girl smelling flowers with the Scripture verse:
All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old. It brought back memories of my childhood and how surely God has planned my life. I believe each picture and verse will quicken an emotion inside of each one as they turn the pages. Tender, thought provoking, and often bringing a smile inside and out. Very well done.
The second part of the book is: Relaxation and Home Spa Treatments. I really enjoyed this section as well. First I learned how to make beauty treatments with ingredients I had around the house or could easily get it I didn't, that was great. Second I could baby myself and walk away feeling refreshed.
All in all this is a delightful read. It is one you will cuddle up with time and time again just to have your Spirit renewed and help bring yourself to a refreshing. Very well done, a delight to both the Spirit and the soul.
5.0 out of 5 stars
“Recipes for a Beautiful Life” by Julie Keye and Madaline Hall was an absolutely beautiful read. The pages made you feel so comfortable, and they were so free-flowing that it didn’t take me anytime at all to finish it. The first part of the book begins with several key bible scriptures written on each page. And, accompanying these verses, you’ll find plush, “take-your-breath-away” images that truly compliment the words you are reading.
Moreover, the second part of the book features the actual recipes needed for a beautiful life.
Keye and Hall equips their readers with several techniques on how to pamper and reliev the stresses of their life…and, the best part is, all the ingredients can be found right in your home. No special trips to take, and no expensive ingredients to buy.
This book is a definite must-read, and one that I’ll be sharing with my family and friends.I give it 5 stars. http://pamelareadz.wordpresscom
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely visuals, perfect book to keep around on the coffee table, By
Tiger Holland (North Alabama) - See all my reviews
Part two of "Recipes for a Beautiful Life" moves on to spa treatments and recipes for homemade beauty products. Bath treatments, moisturizers, facial masks and scrubs for all skin types are listed, and plenty of them look like something almost any woman would want to try out.
Overall, a sweet, enjoyable book with stunning photography, verses from God's word, and plenty of relaxation ideas for Mom's Day Off. :-)
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and Inspiring This book is absolutely stunning. The pictures that illustrates each Bible verse are full of life and vivid color. The pictures themselves bring to mind God's awesome character. The added verses help to focus our minds on specific blessings and wonders. The authors have done a beautiful job with this book. It well represents God's beauty in this world. The receipes in the back are based on all natural ingredients and would be much easier on your body than prescriptions if you are willing to try them. Some are ment to simply soothe while others have more specific designs. I would rate this book a 4/5. It is lovely and would make a wonderful gift.
Copies may be purchased at www.amazon.com
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Christmas gift! By
Like I said, if you need a gift for your Pastor's wife, a secret angel, or your child's Sunday School teacher, this would be a great choice. The website has some excerpts and free skin care recipes as well! Four stars for this relaxing read.
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, restful, blissful book, By
RECIPES FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Julie Keye and Madaline Hall is the perfect book for that special lady, whether she be your mother, sister, aunt, best friend, even your co-worker.
This book is full of beautiful pictures that will make you ooohhh and ahhhhh and even chuckle and maybe sniffle a bit as they bring back memories of places you might have been or just an old memory of a child or family member.
Recipes For A Beautiful Life treats the reader with wonderful pictures accompanied with verses from the Bible (primarily Psalms and Proverbs). In Part 2 of the book there are home recipes for beauty treatments for that lovely lady in your life. I haven't had an opportunity to try any yet, but I intend to as soon as I get the moment!
Recipes For a Beautiful Life can be purchased through Amazon.com at a reasonable price. This will make a real nice gift for Christmas or any other special occasion.
This book was graciously given to me by the authors, for review purposes. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review. But I am happy to have been able to do so. May the Lord bless Julie and Madaline for this lovely book.
By Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer, MidWest Book Review
In the beginning of this book our authors tell us that our minds and bodies work together and I believe that is true. They explain how it is important to recharge our minds through inspirational reading, prayer and relaxing, and this beautiful book will help you on that journey.
This work is written in two parts, the first is a collection of gracious pictures complimented with a Scripture verse. Many caught my eye and my heart as I read through the pages, but one stood out to me and that was the picture of a little girl smelling flowers with the Scripture verse:
All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old. It brought back memories of my childhood and how surely God has planned my life. I believe each picture and verse will quicken an emotion inside of each one as they turn the pages. Tender, thought provoking, and often bringing a smile inside and out. Very well done.
The second part of the book is: Relaxation and Home Spa Treatments. I really enjoyed this section as well. First I learned how to make beauty treatments with ingredients I had around the house or could easily get it I didn't, that was great. Second I could baby myself and walk away feeling refreshed.
All in all this is a delightful read. It is one you will cuddle up with time and time again just to have your Spirit renewed and help bring yourself to a refreshing. Very well done, a delight to both the Spirit and the soul.
Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer, MidWest Book Review
-Beth Lester, Owner, Home Staging Designs of California
"The authors urge women to take at least a moment every day to appreciate something beautiful, whether it be a child or a flower or a sunset. It’s important to eat healthy and exercise, she says, but it’s equally as important to nourish your mind and soul through prayer and inspirational reading. To inspire readers she has put together a collection of photographs and Bible verses. The author uses great photographs, and the verses that are paired with each one are quite fitting. The spa tips in the back are a real treat. I would read this and put it on my coffee table. It’s a quick read, something nice to flip through and to enjoy the photography. It’s also something nice to show to your friends."
-The P3 Press, a division of Brown Books Publishing Group
"Authors, Julie Keye and Madaline Hall believe it's just as important to recharge our body through healthy food and exercise, as it is to charge our spirit through inspirational reading, prayer, and mediation. That's why they joined forces, to pen a book with the intention to enhance a woman's life with a stronger sense of well being. Calling upon verses from the Bible, inspirational messages, beautiful photography, and imagery; they create an inspirational book, Recipes for a beautiful life.
Amazing photography, landcapes that cause the reader to pause and celebrate the beauty in life and reflective inspirational psalms fill the pages of this read.
A sprinkling of God's Beauty, a dash of Relaxation, and a generous helping of Natural Spa Treatments are the Recipes for a Beautiful Life, share women who find inspiration in this book.
Connect with the authors and learn more about the power to inspire, at
http://www.recipesforabeautifullifebook.com/About.html"
-Laura Ponticello, author of Laura's List: Books for Women, Sowing Seeds of Hope- The Bridge that Connects Women www.laurasbooklist.com
This is a beautiful keepsake book for a relaxing night with a cup of tea. The book is full of gorgeous pictures and memorable verses from the Bible that will comfort you and leave you inspired. In the very back of the book, there are also homemade natural skin care remedies that can help you feel beautiful inside and out. The book is definitely one to buy and would make a great gift. Katherine Bartlett, Our Whiskey Lullaby www.ourwhiskeylullabyblogspot.com
Recipes for a Beautiful life is a compilation of Bible verses and beautiful color photographs that will inspire and comfort you. The author has done a wonderful job of matching the verse with the photograph. On a particularly difficult day I was comforted to see a beautiful picture of a little rock waterfall with the verse "He leadeth me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." which is my very favorite verse (Psalm 23:2-3).
The second half of Recipes for a Beautiful Life is a collection of relaxation and home spa treatment recipes that you can make at home to pamper yourself. It includes a helpful page with herbs that can be used in the tub as well as information on moisturizers, oily/troubled skin and recipes for things like scrubs, masks, facials, washes and conditioners. Each page has several photographs to go along with it that will make you smile and sigh with relaxation.
This is a great resource for anyone who is looking to begin making their ownbath and body products. They are both simple and frugal. The Bible verses and photography will inspire you improve your attitude as the bath and body products will help you feel refreshed and pampered. www.confessionsofanover-workedmom.com
"Authors, Julie Keye and Madaline Hall believe it's just as important to recharge our body through healthy food and exercise, as it is to charge our spirit through inspirational reading, prayer, and mediation. That's why they joined forces, to pen a book with the intention to enhance a woman's life with a stronger sense of well being. Calling upon verses from the Bible, inspirational messages, beautiful photography, and imagery; they create an inspirational book, Recipes for a beautiful life.
Amazing photography, landcapes that cause the reader to pause and celebrate the beauty in life and reflective inspirational psalms fill the pages of this read.
A sprinkling of God's Beauty, a dash of Relaxation, and a generous helping of Natural Spa Treatments are the Recipes for a Beautiful Life, share women who find inspiration in this book.
Connect with the authors and learn more about the power to inspire, at
http://www.recipesforabeautifullifebook.com/About.html"
-Laura Ponticello, author of Laura's List: Books for Women, Sowing Seeds of Hope- The Bridge that Connects Women www.laurasbooklist.com
This is a beautiful keepsake book for a relaxing night with a cup of tea. The book is full of gorgeous pictures and memorable verses from the Bible that will comfort you and leave you inspired. In the very back of the book, there are also homemade natural skin care remedies that can help you feel beautiful inside and out. The book is definitely one to buy and would make a great gift. Katherine Bartlett, Our Whiskey Lullaby www.ourwhiskeylullabyblogspot.com
Recipes for a Beautiful life is a compilation of Bible verses and beautiful color photographs that will inspire and comfort you. The author has done a wonderful job of matching the verse with the photograph. On a particularly difficult day I was comforted to see a beautiful picture of a little rock waterfall with the verse "He leadeth me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." which is my very favorite verse (Psalm 23:2-3).
The second half of Recipes for a Beautiful Life is a collection of relaxation and home spa treatment recipes that you can make at home to pamper yourself. It includes a helpful page with herbs that can be used in the tub as well as information on moisturizers, oily/troubled skin and recipes for things like scrubs, masks, facials, washes and conditioners. Each page has several photographs to go along with it that will make you smile and sigh with relaxation.
This is a great resource for anyone who is looking to begin making their own
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