Totally '90s Coloring Book by Christina Haberkern

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

In a world where everything '90s is back, from fanny packs and scrunchies to VHS tapes, Totally '90s Coloring Book offers the perfect combination of nostalgia and coloring fun, together in a hilarious and giftable package from the creator of the popular gift-item and stationery brand Hello Harlot. 

Have you rewatched Clueless lately? Reminisced about the cool clear telephone you had in middle school, or tried to buy a vintage Furby on Ebay? If so, this is the coloring book for you! Perfect for anyone who loves coloring to take them to another world (and time!), this coloring book features pop-culture memories like the Spice Girls; illustrations inspired by classic TV shows like Full House, Family Matters, and Saved by the Bell; memorable trends like Trapper Keepers, Caboodles, and mix CDs; and nostalgia-inspired fashion like butterfly clips, Rollerblades, jelly sandals, and snap bracelets.

my thoughts:

Talk about the most fun coloring book ever! Yep, I'm serious. A coloring book devoted to all things '90s - what more could I want? I absolutely LOVED flipping through the pages and reminiscing about my teen years - the fashion, the music, the films, the TV shows, and my crushes. So much nostalgic fun! 

I just loved coloring these depictions of popular sayings (Talk to the hand, anyone?) and those crazy snap bracelets that I owned but never really understood the popularity of. VHS tapes that had me thinking about all the Blockbuster trips I made back in the day. And, Steve Urkel from Family Matters - such a great show!! Definitely a great coloring book to fill up and to get lost in. 

I would happily recommend the Totally '90s Coloring Book to anyone and everyone looking for a fun coloring book. I love coloring books and word search books - they are just the best way to unwind and destress lately. So, definitely check this one out - you'll love it!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!

Every Day A Hope by Marci M. Matthews

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book:

Through tiny stories and illustrations, Every Day a Hope encourages and empowers readers to examine emotionally difficult issues, while instilling confidence, introspection, and creativity. In each page, Marci M. Matthews addresses familiar concepts in a unique manner, designed to evoke thoughts, feelings, changes in perspective, and the ability to embrace the positive.
 

The concepts in Every Day a Hope are taken from Matthews’ work with survivors of sexual violence and PTSD, but the book is accessible to anyone who wants to find new ways to approach life with a positive outlook. Accompanying pages encourage readers to embark on their own explorations by asking questions and providing space to draw, write, keep lists, and create in whatever ways inspire them the most.

my thoughts:

Marci M. Matthews' book, Every Day a Hope, is the perfect blend of creativity and self-help.  Filled with short stories and drawings, this book provides plenty of hope and positivity with its messages about friendship, speaking to your heart, and so forth.  There are pages that ask you to jot down your own thoughts or ideas about what makes you happy or what you've learned today.  In these passages of self-reflection you are able to see the ways in which you are moving forward with your life.  These exercises are a way for you to begin working on your own emotional state of mind and I absolutely loved them.   

Every Day a Hope is a great little book that helps to open its reader's mind and heart to what they are holding deep within and letting it go.  Its truly a powerful and emotional reading experience.  I love how the author asks us to share our own stories/feelings within the book; thereby making the book even more personal for each reader.  This is definitely a book I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone and everyone interested in working through some of their personal issues.  Every Day a Hope provides its readers with positivity and the understanding needed in order to work towards a more hopeful future.  Such a great book!


Thanks so much to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!