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The Help by Kathryn Stockett was one of the best-written books I have read in an age. Mindful of its hype, I stepped in hoping it would make a passable plane read. It certainly did. I read it in the 9 hours from Austria to Toronto. The vernacular of the two contrasting African American maids and the southern white woman who records their circumstances and stories is nothing short of amazing. Stockett permeates her book with a strong emotional conscious reflective of her own experience with her own maid. At once heart-warming, tragic and amusing, the book holds all the yo-yo ups-and-downs of real life. Moreover, it boasts a contextual relevance and inspires a frightening realization that the history so painfully rendered in the novel is not so far off.

Tiny Love Tiny Smart

This activity mat was expensive (I bought it full price at almost $60) but there is a lot of usage in it. I started using it with my baby when she was 2 months old, she enjoyed seeing the colorful toys above her. As she grew, she loved being on her tummy with the colorful mat, especially the crinkling leaf. The attached toys were excellent themselves and I used them to clip onto her carseat and crib. Only when she could finally get up and crawl did she tire of the mat.
My only criticism is of the “musical” toy that dangles. It does have a switch on/off which is great. However, the volume of the music is LOUD! Many a dark night I tried to tiptoe past it and had a heart attack when I accidentally tapped the toy & the music blasted. ALso, the sun-mirror comes off easily and is hard to prop up.
Again, this is well worth it and a well designed toy for any infant.
Tiny Love Gymini Melody

I had an earlier model of this friction mount and it was bigger and bulky. However it did its job. I was surprised when I opened the package. It was small, did an excellent job of staying on the dash and easily stored in our dodge minivan secondary storage compartment. Good design and versatile.
Tiny Love Sort N

I know what you’re thinking. The kid at just tried to sell me one for $45 and that was the cheapest one in the store! So how is this one $3?

It’s fine, the in store markup is really that much. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this cable. Order it right now, then pat yourself on the back for not falling for the kid’s sales pitch.
Tiny Love On the

I just received the Garmin FR 305 device 2 weeks ago and I was really anxious to using it.

I love the running related features, it helps me a lot keep the pace, verify the distance, keep the timing so I remember to finally go home. I enjoyed it in the mountains as well, elevation measurements providing relatively accurate information.

One major dislike – the Heart Rate Monitor is not working at all, out of the box. I tried with a different battery, I forced the scan a couple of times. Absolutely no luck.
One “good” news is that the wrist watch detects the HRM from a friend, so I isolated the issue.
I hope Amazon/Garmin support will help me solve the issue.
Tiny Treasures Lucky in

I could not put this book down! I am in my 30’s and started to read this as recommended by a friend. I loved it. I got everyone in the office to read it and my Mom- she’s very picky and in her 60’s. They all are hooked! Must read before seeing the movie.
Tiny Love Day and

While I do like the look of the mobile I don’t like the actual action of the mobile. It makes a clicking sound everytime the little flowers twirl and I find that to be annoying. I also wish the music had 3 volumes as both are rather loud. The little light is nice. I also wish the music had two options for how long it plays. My daugter likes this product (she is 10 weeks) when she is awake and alert, it does not help to put her to sleep though.
Tiny Love Tiny Princess

A novel relevant to teens today and one that will be relevant for years to come is The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Taking place in the 1950s, the novel follows the narrator, seventeen-year-old Holden Caulfield, as he fails out of yet another prep school during his struggle to find his place in this world of “phonies.” He is stuck between childhood and adulthood, unable to make the transition, and fearing that he too will become one of these “phonies.” Through Holden and his predicament, Salinger portrays the theme of the loss of childhood innocence and fear of growing up that many teens experience every day.
As Holden encounters difficulties with roommates, relatives, and relationships, teenage readers can connect to his problems and understand his feelings and desire to remain young. He shares the confusions of sex, love, and overall morality, unable to understand what is right. Although some argue that the language of the novel is too harsh, profane, and perhaps unnecessary; it is through this tone that young readers relate. This abrasive dialogue helps to show that Holden is not some perfect prep school kid but an everyday teen who makes mistakes and fears what the future may hold. At first he seems to have a tough and almost rebel-like exterior, but as readers learn of his close relationship to his little sister Phoebe and the pain he feels concerning the death of his brother, it becomes evident that underneath the façade is a caring and loving heart.
A truly timeless work of literature, Holden and his dilemmas are a model for many. Highly recommended, Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye tackles the quandary that all teens face as they transition into adulthood, encouraging them to be true to themselves and avoid becoming just another “phony” of today’s world.
Tiny Toes Things I

When my 5-month old first saw this, he was so amazed!! He plays with it for a long time. He loves touching the tiny butterfly, it makes a ruffling sound that he loves. It is good entertainment for an infant.
Tiny Love Musical Nature

My husband and are going to teach english abroad and thought this would be a helpful tool to bring along. We will be able to store music, pictures and have easy access to any important documents we save on here. It has been great so far allowing us to have quick and easy Internet access during this process of getting everything together. The only thing it is missing is flash, but there are so many apps that are out now that allow access without flash. We highly recommend this product to anyone who is on the fence!
Tiny Love Gymini Toys