Do You Need a Last Minute Gift?

By Colleen Walsh Fong

Are you one of those busy people who realizes late in the day on Christmas Eve that you’ve forgotten to buy a gift for someone? Or did you receive a gift you didn’t expect and wish to reciprocate, but the stores—or your schedule—are closed? I have had the misfortune to find myself in that bind in especially busy years. And, let’s face it things seem to be getting more hectic for most of us with each passing year.

If you’re reading this today and you need a great last minute gift, don’t fret. Help is here! Ecommerce sites remain open 24/7/365 (366 in leap years!) And though many of them require sufficient lead time to send your purchases through USPS or other traditional mailing methods, ebook sellers can deliver an ebook gift immediately to anyone who has an email address. Recipients don’t even need to own an ereader! Ebooks sold via Amazon.com can be opened in a variety of ways, including through a FREE downloadable Kindle app. Instructions for viewing an ebook come in the email notification to recipients. I sent my own ecookbooks to several friends and relatives this year for Christmas and Hanukah gifts. You may also schedule delivery should you choose to purchase in advance of Christmas Day.

If you’re in a pinch, giving ebooks for Christmas may be a good solution for you. Here are some recommendations:

Romance

Unless a Love be Free by Jerilyn Willin is an historical romance of how finding your true self can also help you find love.

Food and Cooking

Easy Weekly Meals for Moms on the Go by Colleen Walsh Fong and Nanette Littlestone:  Always on the go, but still want to feed your family well? Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? “Easy Weekly Meals for Moms on the Go” takes the hurry and worry out of cooking with week-at-a-glance dinner menus, grocery lists, and recipes for an entire year. You’ll cover all the major holidays and school events, plus a dessert to cap off each week. If you’ve never cooked before, don’t worry. The menus in this electronic smart cookbook make cooking quick and easy and prevent waste, and the cookbook is downloadable to your favorite mobile device, including smart phones, tablets, and e-readers. Just pull up the grocery list on your phone and go shopping. It’s that easy.

Easy Weekly Meals for College Students by Colleen Walsh Fong and Nanette Littlestone:  Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Easy Weekly Meals for College Students takes the worry out of cooking with week-at-a-glance dinner menus, grocery lists, and recipes for the entire semester. If you’ve never cooked before, don’t worry. The menus in this electronic cookbook make cooking quick and easy and prevent waste, and the cookbook is downloadable to your favorite mobile device, including smart phones. Just pull up the grocery list on your phone and go shopping. It’s that easy.

Inspirational

Millionaire Moms: The Art of Raising a Business and a Family at the Same Time by Joyce Bone: An Entrepreneur is Born! Do you need flexibility to raise your children and income for the family budget? Tired of saying “No” to your family because of finances? Do you desire more out of your life? Thirty five millionaire moms share their secrets. Is it possible for an average woman to be a prosperous business woman and an outstanding mom at the same time? The answer is YES! Enter the exciting world of millionaire moms and prepare to create your ideal life. Not only will you be inspired by these women’s experiences, you will be equipped to move forward toward your dream life.

Deep, Deeper, Deeper Still by Jerilyn Willin and Wendy M. Warden is a guided journey for people who journal (and those who wish to start). Quotes relating to relationships, spirituality, careers and personal growth are made richer by the addition of reflective questions that help the person journaling go deeper than their initial thoughts about the quote.

Time for shipping? Here are 2 more great recommendation:

Poetry and Inspiration 

Dance of the Leaf  by Lynn Torre will open our eyes to new possibilities, convince us to believe in ourselves and impress upon us the importance of love – of self and others.  This book to takes us on a soul journey that connects us with the amazing spirit that we are.  This book is truly a reflection on life, love and soul. Buy the book or the book and cd. Here’s a special for Eve Readers: FREE SHIPPING.

Wellness

You Can Beat the Odds: The Surprising Factors Behind Chronic Illness and Cancer by Brenda Stockdale and Bernie Siegel helps you discover a powerful shortcut to beating the odds when fighting for your health. With this practical guide, you will become skilled at using scientifically-based and time-tested techniques that have helped survivors for more than a decade.

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