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Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks: Hundreds of Tips for Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening, Wellness, and More
Hundreds of Practical Tips from Amish Housewives
New from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, this book is full of household advice and wisdom as shared by Amish contributors.
Do you seek ways to make everyday life easier? Here you will find hundreds of practical tips covering all aspects of keeping a home, from stain removal to homemade laundry detergent, from baking perfect piecrust to making recipe substitutions, from taming a cough to mending a cut. You’ll also find advice for canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, gardening, animal care, and more! Woven throughout are Amish sayings and proverbs and colorful photos, making this an enjoyable read and a perfect gift.
New from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, this book is full of household advice and wisdom as shared by Amish contributors.
Do you seek ways to make everyday life easier? Here you will find hundreds of practical tips covering all aspects of keeping a home, from stain removal to homemade laundry detergent, from baking perfect piecrust to making recipe substitutions, from taming a cough to mending a cut. You’ll also find advice for canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, gardening, animal care, and more! Woven throughout are Amish sayings and proverbs and colorful photos, making this an enjoyable read and a perfect gift.
223 pages, Spiral-bound
Published November 1, 2023
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About the author
Wanda E. Brunstetter
217 books2,336 followersNew York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
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December 7, 2023
Need a good way to remove a stain? Want the recipe to make the perfect pie crust? Want to know the best way to can vegetables and fruit? Need some great tips on gardening? Want to learn how to make your own detergent? Need some natural remedies for what ails you? This book is filled with all the above and more! It holds a wonderful compilation of life hacks to make life just a bit easier. It's a great read and makes a wonderful gift for those interested in the Amish way of life.
October 3, 2023
Thank you NetGalley and Wanda E. Brunstetter for the ARC copy of Amish Friends Life Hacks. It was a delightful book filled with tips and tricks that have been passed down for generations. There were a few seasoning recipes at the end.
I really enjoyed the entry for making fried eggs. That person had a good sense of humor. The author gave credit to those who submitted tips for the book.
There is a really neat section in the back of the book that teaches you natural food coloring. I loved seeing their creative ideas.
I really enjoyed the entry for making fried eggs. That person had a good sense of humor. The author gave credit to those who submitted tips for the book.
There is a really neat section in the back of the book that teaches you natural food coloring. I loved seeing their creative ideas.
January 30, 2024
I've loved her Amish Friends cookbooks and now Wanda E. Brunstetter is offering a collection of tips and shortcuts that her Amish friends have discovered over the years. Amish Friends Life Hacks has hundreds of suggestions for cooking, cleaning, gardening, canning, crafting, and even health remedies. I'd heard of some of these hacks but many of them are completely new!
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a cornucopia of common-sense knowledge that all of us can use. There are so many tips that I want to try and I'm especially excited to use some of the gardening hacks in the coming months. This is a wonderful resource to keep and a great book to give!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but I also purchased a copy. There was no obligation for a positive review.
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a cornucopia of common-sense knowledge that all of us can use. There are so many tips that I want to try and I'm especially excited to use some of the gardening hacks in the coming months. This is a wonderful resource to keep and a great book to give!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but I also purchased a copy. There was no obligation for a positive review.
September 28, 2023
Wanda E. Brunstetter's "Amish Friends Life Hacks (Sample Only)" is a treasure trove of invaluable wisdom and insights. As someone who has spent decades in the kitchen, I was genuinely astonished to discover that the majority of the content in this book was entirely new to me. I am eager to embrace and implement the Amish friends' advice in my daily life.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for affording me the opportunity to explore and review such an incredibly useful gem. "Amish Friends Life Hacks" is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking practical and transformative tips for a richer and more fulfilling life.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for affording me the opportunity to explore and review such an incredibly useful gem. "Amish Friends Life Hacks" is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking practical and transformative tips for a richer and more fulfilling life.
November 5, 2023
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The Amish people share their tips and tricks. I loved the quotes shared with each photo. There were so many good tips some on how to make your meal stretch, what to do if you added too much salt, simple recipes, cleaning hacks. A handy book to turn to for some ideas.
The Amish people share their tips and tricks. I loved the quotes shared with each photo. There were so many good tips some on how to make your meal stretch, what to do if you added too much salt, simple recipes, cleaning hacks. A handy book to turn to for some ideas.
January 26, 2024
What a wonderful book full of inspiring hacks that will help you through life. Interesting ways of dealing with sickness, cleaning and many other things. You will not be disappointed in this book.
August 19, 2023
Amish Friends
Life Hacks
Hundreds of Tips for Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening, Wellness and More
Wanda E Brunstetter’s
Author Wands Brunstetter introduces her latest book, Amish Friends, with a bit of history as well as introspection on the Amish people. ”New Amish communities continue to appear. There are over 370,000 in the United States. The Amish believe in the authority of the scriptures and adhere to the regulation of their Ordnung, They live a simple, plain way of life. Although their way of life may make it appear they are frozen in time, they do continually adapt to changes in society, including adopting some new technologies. The Amish show a lot of wisdom in the manner they raise their children, live their Christian life and minister to others.”
This book is full of life hacks. A life hack is any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life. The first chapter deals with the kitchen. There are hints for cooking various foods and vegetables to using your ironing board for extra counter space. If you over salt a dish add a touch of vinegar it will take away some of the salty taste without having a vinegary taste. There are delightful hacks in the whole book. Tips for Hosting Guests, Tips for Transporting Food, and Tips for Picnics. There are several basic recipes including homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk, homemade mustard, homemade Vinegar and homemade Cheese Sauce.
There are bits of wisdom sprinkled throughout this book. “No person can do Everything but each one can do something.” “Don’t think God for what you think is good; ask Him for what He thinks is good for you.” A smile is a very powerful weapon; you can even break ice with it.” “I you have not often felt the joy of doing a kindly act you have neglected much, mostly yourself.”
I met MS Brunstetter at a book fair several years ago. While I am sure she does not remember me I will never forget her. As a fan of her books, I was giddy with excitement of actually having a chance to chat with a famous author. She was kind and quickly put me at ease. It is a pleasure and an honor to review her books.
Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy of Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Life Hacks. As always my reviews are my unbiased opinions.
Life Hacks
Hundreds of Tips for Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening, Wellness and More
Wanda E Brunstetter’s
Author Wands Brunstetter introduces her latest book, Amish Friends, with a bit of history as well as introspection on the Amish people. ”New Amish communities continue to appear. There are over 370,000 in the United States. The Amish believe in the authority of the scriptures and adhere to the regulation of their Ordnung, They live a simple, plain way of life. Although their way of life may make it appear they are frozen in time, they do continually adapt to changes in society, including adopting some new technologies. The Amish show a lot of wisdom in the manner they raise their children, live their Christian life and minister to others.”
This book is full of life hacks. A life hack is any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life. The first chapter deals with the kitchen. There are hints for cooking various foods and vegetables to using your ironing board for extra counter space. If you over salt a dish add a touch of vinegar it will take away some of the salty taste without having a vinegary taste. There are delightful hacks in the whole book. Tips for Hosting Guests, Tips for Transporting Food, and Tips for Picnics. There are several basic recipes including homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk, homemade mustard, homemade Vinegar and homemade Cheese Sauce.
There are bits of wisdom sprinkled throughout this book. “No person can do Everything but each one can do something.” “Don’t think God for what you think is good; ask Him for what He thinks is good for you.” A smile is a very powerful weapon; you can even break ice with it.” “I you have not often felt the joy of doing a kindly act you have neglected much, mostly yourself.”
I met MS Brunstetter at a book fair several years ago. While I am sure she does not remember me I will never forget her. As a fan of her books, I was giddy with excitement of actually having a chance to chat with a famous author. She was kind and quickly put me at ease. It is a pleasure and an honor to review her books.
Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy of Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Life Hacks. As always my reviews are my unbiased opinions.
October 29, 2023
Inspirational, informative and educational, Wanda E. Brunstetter’s amazing reference book of simple tips to make life easier, “Amish Friends Life Hacks—Hundreds of Tips for Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening, Wellness, and More,” is a fantastic resource for everyone because the Amish Friends way of life is to be helpful and useful from a young age, so children, young adults and elders can all benefit from the advice given in this book. Filled with stunning full-color photography throughout, Amish Life Hacks is packed with useful tips for every aspect of daily life.
Brunstetter also provides a wonderful Amish and Mennonite History at the beginning of the guide for those of us unfamiliar with the Congregations’ origins, culture, traditions and family values. Per the book, both Groups are directly descended from the Swiss and/or Dutch Anabaptists who formed in the 1500s as part of the Protestant Reformation, which I find fascinating because I grew-up Southern Baptist, and we hold some similarities with the Anabaptists—which I was completely unfamiliar.
Now, back to the Life Hacks book. In the ‘Advice from the Kitchen’ section, there are so many great suggestions that I’m definitely going to try. One that I really love is using muffin tins for lots more than baking sweet treats—like making single portions of dressing, individual stuffed peppers, baked apples, etc.
Another cool hack is putting bay leaves in the packaging with your refrigerated cheese. Who knew that bay leaves would prevent it from molding without affecting the flavor? The Amish—that’s who!! Fascinating!
Among other interesting and very useful tips in the book is a hack for separating eggs by using a funnel. The slippery whites slide down the funnel neck, while the yolks stay separate in the funnel cup.
These are just a couple of the practical tricks to make life easier that Wanda E. Brunstetter lists in this comprehensive guide to living a blessedly happy and fulfilling lifestyle.
JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Barbour Publishing for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.
Brunstetter also provides a wonderful Amish and Mennonite History at the beginning of the guide for those of us unfamiliar with the Congregations’ origins, culture, traditions and family values. Per the book, both Groups are directly descended from the Swiss and/or Dutch Anabaptists who formed in the 1500s as part of the Protestant Reformation, which I find fascinating because I grew-up Southern Baptist, and we hold some similarities with the Anabaptists—which I was completely unfamiliar.
Now, back to the Life Hacks book. In the ‘Advice from the Kitchen’ section, there are so many great suggestions that I’m definitely going to try. One that I really love is using muffin tins for lots more than baking sweet treats—like making single portions of dressing, individual stuffed peppers, baked apples, etc.
Another cool hack is putting bay leaves in the packaging with your refrigerated cheese. Who knew that bay leaves would prevent it from molding without affecting the flavor? The Amish—that’s who!! Fascinating!
Among other interesting and very useful tips in the book is a hack for separating eggs by using a funnel. The slippery whites slide down the funnel neck, while the yolks stay separate in the funnel cup.
These are just a couple of the practical tricks to make life easier that Wanda E. Brunstetter lists in this comprehensive guide to living a blessedly happy and fulfilling lifestyle.
JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Barbour Publishing for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.
October 29, 2023
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks
Hundreds of Tips for Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening, Wellness, and More
Hundreds of Practical Tips from Amish Housewives
New from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, this book is full of household advice and wisdom as shared by Amish contributors.
Do you seek ways to make everyday life easier? Here you will find hundreds of practical tips covering all aspects of keeping a home, from stain removal to homemade laundry detergent, from baking perfect piecrust to making more substitutions, from taming a cough to mending a cut. You’ll also find advice for canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, gardening, animal care, and more! Woven throughout are Amish sayings and proverbs and colorful photos, making t
This book is a collection of the useful tips and hacks.
I love reading Wanda Brunstetter’s Amish books.
This book has pictures, stories, hacks, and information on the Amish and Mennonite people.
I am looking forward to trying more tips and recipes .
I recommend this book.
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a wonderful 5 stars book.
I would like to thank Barbour Books and Net Galley for a complimentary sample copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Hundreds of Tips for Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening, Wellness, and More
Hundreds of Practical Tips from Amish Housewives
New from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, this book is full of household advice and wisdom as shared by Amish contributors.
Do you seek ways to make everyday life easier? Here you will find hundreds of practical tips covering all aspects of keeping a home, from stain removal to homemade laundry detergent, from baking perfect piecrust to making more substitutions, from taming a cough to mending a cut. You’ll also find advice for canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, gardening, animal care, and more! Woven throughout are Amish sayings and proverbs and colorful photos, making t
This book is a collection of the useful tips and hacks.
I love reading Wanda Brunstetter’s Amish books.
This book has pictures, stories, hacks, and information on the Amish and Mennonite people.
I am looking forward to trying more tips and recipes .
I recommend this book.
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a wonderful 5 stars book.
I would like to thank Barbour Books and Net Galley for a complimentary sample copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
December 27, 2023
WOW!! Daily living tips!! Where was this book when I first got married? So many daily living tips. All those setting up a household for the first time need a copy of this very handy book. What should you do so that you don't cry over onions??--keep onions in refrigerator, peel and cut under running water and don't cut off "bloom" end of the onion where fumes are stored. Never canned before, all kinds of great tips. What would I do if I picked berries and my hands are stained? Wash them with a little bottled lemon juice.🍋 Removes stains in a jiffy. How does one get grass stains out of clothes -- use vinegar. There are many home health remedies that our grandparents and their grandparents used. I was just amazed by all the practical tips! As many are gardening for the first time, many tips are given as to when to plant, what to do with bugs and why don't my African violets look like my mother's? There are tips for farm animals and tips for making suet for the birds. Crafting and sewing tips are included. One could go on and on with all kinds of tips. I highly recommend that you purchase this book for yourself, as a shower present, for a first time college student going on their own and friends as a gift to name a few. Hope you have enjoyed and learned many great things as you read this very informative book on life hacks.
January 4, 2024
Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a cookbook with basic Amish/country style housekeeping/cleaning/gardening tips with a simple style. Released 1st Nov 2023 from Barbour Books, it's 223 pages and is available in spiral bound format.
The eARC provided for review is a 58 page sample with tips arranged for the kitchen, canning & preserving, home cleaning, laundry & stain removal, home health, gardening, livestock & wildlife, crafting, and miscellaneous/uncategorized.
The photography is appealing and warm and emphasizes the comfort and simplicity of simple living with good friends and family. The typography and layout are homey, with many of the tips presented in highlighted text bars.
As with the other volumes from this author, the contributors names are listed throughout. There are very few convenience or premade ingredients here (as could be expected from the title). Almost everything is from scratch.
Five stars. (With the assumption that the rest of the recipes/tips and book quality are to the same standard as the sample provided).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a cookbook with basic Amish/country style housekeeping/cleaning/gardening tips with a simple style. Released 1st Nov 2023 from Barbour Books, it's 223 pages and is available in spiral bound format.
The eARC provided for review is a 58 page sample with tips arranged for the kitchen, canning & preserving, home cleaning, laundry & stain removal, home health, gardening, livestock & wildlife, crafting, and miscellaneous/uncategorized.
The photography is appealing and warm and emphasizes the comfort and simplicity of simple living with good friends and family. The typography and layout are homey, with many of the tips presented in highlighted text bars.
As with the other volumes from this author, the contributors names are listed throughout. There are very few convenience or premade ingredients here (as could be expected from the title). Almost everything is from scratch.
Five stars. (With the assumption that the rest of the recipes/tips and book quality are to the same standard as the sample provided).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
January 25, 2024
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Life Hacks is a great gift choice in so many situations – for the newly married; for the new homeowner; for the grown child moving out on their own; and for those who simply love to absorb all kinds of useful facts! I fall into that last category, and love the fact that I can open the book to any section (and there are several: cooking, housecleaning, gardening, and health, to name a few) and immediately read quick tips that I find myself referring back to and sharing with family, friends, and co-workers. Interspersed between all this useful knowledge are beautiful photographs containing inspirational sayings and biblical words of wisdom – perfectly placed words of encouragement just when you seem to need them the most! If you’re looking for a compilation of useful everyday tips to make your life easier, this is the book for you! If you’re looking for a glimpse into the everyday life of Plain people (who were the contributors of these tips), this book provides a glimpse of easy tips from plain-living people. This is a book you will find yourself going back to time and time again.
January 23, 2024
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Life Hacks is a must have book for every part of your life from the kitchen to household cleaning tips, laundry and stain removal, homemade health remedies, gardening, livestock and wildlife care tips, crafting and hobbies. There are also all kinds of great miscellaneous tips for just everyday life.
This book is great for a seasoned person and would also make a great graduation, a gift for a new teenager, wedding-shower gift for someone just starting out their household. I honestly don’t know after all of these years how I was able to get some of these things done without all the life hacks.
This is just one of the many hacks I always do when gardening: Plant marigold guardians, by planting marigolds around your cucumbers, squash, melons and vegetables it will help keep the bugs down and add a pop of color to your garden.
I highly recommend purchasing one for yourself and another or two for a friend.
This book is great for a seasoned person and would also make a great graduation, a gift for a new teenager, wedding-shower gift for someone just starting out their household. I honestly don’t know after all of these years how I was able to get some of these things done without all the life hacks.
This is just one of the many hacks I always do when gardening: Plant marigold guardians, by planting marigolds around your cucumbers, squash, melons and vegetables it will help keep the bugs down and add a pop of color to your garden.
I highly recommend purchasing one for yourself and another or two for a friend.
August 17, 2023
Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks is a sample of the completed manuscript that makes you want to be first in line to buy the book! A brief history of Amish and Mennonite settlers is followed by over fifty pages of household tips beginning with kitchen and cooking tips. Did you know that all vegetables that grow underground should be cooked starting in cold water while the water for those that grow above ground should be boiling before cooking? Or that baking soda added to caramelizing onions while speed up cooking? There are baking tips and recipes (homemade cool whip!) and tips to host guests. “Hospitality is an often overlooked act of love.” This heartfelt book will make a perfect gift. That is, after you buy the first copy for yourself! 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Barbour Publishing and Wanda E. Brunstetter for this ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley, Barbour Publishing and Wanda E. Brunstetter for this ARC.
December 23, 2023
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Life Hacks has hundreds of helpful tips on cooking, cleaning, gardening, laundry, and so much more. This book is a compilation of life hacks (shortcuts, tips, and tricks) that will make life a tad easier. There are natural remedies, a natural bleach, planting tips, natural food coloring, canning and preserving tips, baking tips, crafting tips, and pest deterrents (plus much, much more). I especially liked the section on cleaning alternatives. I am sensitive to smells (I have asthma, allergies, and fibromyalgia) and it is hard to find cleaning products without scents (too many have lavender). I enjoyed the miscellaneous tips at the end which included my favorite tip which was the secret to an amazing life. There is Amish wisdom sprinkled throughout the book. Amish Friends Life Hacks is a handy book to have around the home.
December 24, 2023
Amish Friends Life Hacks from Wanda Brunstetter is filled with hundreds of tips, tricks, shortcuts, and life hacks to make life easier around the house. From the kitchen to laundry to the garden, this book offers tried and true helpful tips shared from the Amish that are used in their households. Looking for a trick to fix a dish that's been over salted? Need to a natural and safe way to keep insects out of the garden? Need to know the best way to make a perfect pie crust? This book offers these life hacks and so much more. There is even a section on home health remedies and recipes for bath and body products. I love that the book is filled with gorgeous photos and so much useful information. I can't wait to try the gardening tips in the spring and will be trying out many of the cooking and crafting tips too. Overall, a most useful and helpful book to have on hand.
September 24, 2023
Amish Friends Life Hacks (sample only) by Wanda Brunstetter offers many insightful ways to simplify and improve daily living. While some hacks may be familiar, there are plenty of fresh perspectives that I am eager to try out. Each life hack is presented in a concise format, making it easy to understand and apply. I loved reading the overview about the Amish history and Amish today. Throughout the book, I enjoyed reading little snippets of Amish wisdom. A few topics include Meal Prepping, Vegetables and Fruits, Meats, and my favorite, Baking Tips. This book sample definitely held my interest and I look forward to purchasing a copy for myself.
Thank you, NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for allowing me to review this sample book.
Thank you, NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for allowing me to review this sample book.
December 24, 2023
I collect all things from Wanda E. Brunstetter. I love her fictional books but her cookbooks are fantastic. I have made some really delicious food items that I discovered from the multiple books I own.
Her newest book is called Amish Friends Life Hacks. There is so more handy tips and ideas to enjoy. I love the different chapters ranging from garden ideas to making your own health items such as sore throat cures.
These are great gifts for anyone. I love the way they are made as the pages are sturdy and can be wiped clean. I can be messy when trying out new recipes. Plus the book can be folded open and it stays that way.
I love all the new ideas to make my life easier and even more cost efficient.
Her newest book is called Amish Friends Life Hacks. There is so more handy tips and ideas to enjoy. I love the different chapters ranging from garden ideas to making your own health items such as sore throat cures.
These are great gifts for anyone. I love the way they are made as the pages are sturdy and can be wiped clean. I can be messy when trying out new recipes. Plus the book can be folded open and it stays that way.
I love all the new ideas to make my life easier and even more cost efficient.
April 9, 2025
This book has a lot of good information in it on how to make or do many things yourself instead of relying on everything being store bought. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that there were some entries that mentioned things the Amish don't live with, like cars. or this reason I don't think all the collected suggestions were from Amish people. And because there were so many contributors in this book, maybe some of the writing was very good and I misunderstood it.
Either way, while facing a crashing economy and a very uncertain future, I found much of this information helpful and reassuring that I can do for myself and my family while pinching pennies fairly easily. Some of these suggestions I am already doing.
Either way, while facing a crashing economy and a very uncertain future, I found much of this information helpful and reassuring that I can do for myself and my family while pinching pennies fairly easily. Some of these suggestions I am already doing.
February 1, 2024
Wanda Brunstetter has a new offering to her large repertoire of Amish books, this one entitled Amish Friends Life Hacks. I have enjoyed reading and using quite a few of the hacks already and plan on using more as the weather returns to warmer days in the spring. From cooking to gardening, cleaning to health, the life hacks in this spiral-bound collection are sure to make your life easier, healthier and cleaner. Tips on making bird feed, storing quilts, uses of various teas, simple food recipes, canning and freezing foods, removing stains and gardening tips are included plus oh so many more. Make sure to pick up a copy of Life Hacks soon, you'll use this repeatedly for years.
August 12, 2023
I started collecting Wanda Brunstetter's books many years ago. She has yet to publish a disappointing book, whether cookbook or romance, they are all just what her fans are looking for. I not only add each new one to my personal library, I gift them to friends and family, they are ALWAYS happy to get a new Brunstetter book.
this book is a collection of the useful tips and hacks that the Brunstetter family uses in their homes. Many I was already using but this old dog has definitely learned some new tricks from this book.
this book is a collection of the useful tips and hacks that the Brunstetter family uses in their homes. Many I was already using but this old dog has definitely learned some new tricks from this book.
August 17, 2023
In our world of busyness, we are all looking for ways to make life easier. This book is another beautiful Amish inspired book by Wanda Brunstetter. It is filled will many beautiful pictures, many great hacks, information on the Amish and Mennonite people. It also has a listing of the person who submitted the hack and where they are from.
I am looking forward to getting the full edition of the book. It would make a beautiful gift for anyone, but one you will definitely want in your own cookbook library.
Thanks to Barbour and Netgalley for this sample copy.
I am looking forward to getting the full edition of the book. It would make a beautiful gift for anyone, but one you will definitely want in your own cookbook library.
Thanks to Barbour and Netgalley for this sample copy.
August 25, 2023
I love reading Wanda Brunstetter’s Amish books, so I was excited to read this life hack book. Mrs. Brunstetter weaves in stories and pictures, along with the hacks. I am a busy, working mom and I am always looking for ways to save time AND money. This book checks off both of those boxes for me.
This is the book you will go to when you need something done. I would like to thank Barbour Books and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
This is the book you will go to when you need something done. I would like to thank Barbour Books and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
February 1, 2024
This book is amazing! I have been a homemaker for 20 years and I still learned some new tips and tricks. This book is my new go-to gift for newlyweds, high school or college graduates, or anyone who needs an “adulting 101” boost. Meal prepping and kitchen tips, household cleaning tips, laundry tips, home health remedies, gardening tips, crafting tips…there’s something for everyone, in any walk of life. With Amish history, culture, and wisdom sprinkled in along with gorgeous photography, this book is one that I’ll turn to again and again. It’s one of the most useful books I own!
August 17, 2023
This book is fabulous! I would love to have the full copy. There are so many unique tips that I never ever would have thought of. They are short and simple and perfect for a mom that may be low on time but still wants the opportunity to make their life more simple. None of the hacks are complicated and that is what makes it perfect! She has compiled tons of different contributors that all come with a unique point of view. I will definitely be purchasing this book in the future!
August 29, 2023
Thank you NetGalley, Wanda E. Brunstetter and Barbour Publishing for the ARC of Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Life Hacks. This is my personal review.
This is a book that is full of hints, tips and great ideas. I like books like this because so many times I will say “WOW I wish I would have heard this before!” I will definitely buy a copy for a wedding shower gift.
The spiral bound book lays flat and I really like that.
This is a book that is full of hints, tips and great ideas. I like books like this because so many times I will say “WOW I wish I would have heard this before!” I will definitely buy a copy for a wedding shower gift.
The spiral bound book lays flat and I really like that.
October 30, 2023
Awesome!
This book is absolutely awesome and comprehensive! It covers so many different areas, such as cleaning, cooking, gardening and so much more. It's a complete one stop shop for all types of solutions to a great variety of topics. It's definitely a book you'll want to have on hand, and I highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Books for a sample copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.
This book is absolutely awesome and comprehensive! It covers so many different areas, such as cleaning, cooking, gardening and so much more. It's a complete one stop shop for all types of solutions to a great variety of topics. It's definitely a book you'll want to have on hand, and I highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Books for a sample copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.
November 22, 2023
Amish Friends Life Hacks is a great informative book written by Wanda Brunstetter. From Amish homes to yours there are so many creative and useful hacks that will definitely make life easier for you. There is something for everyone within these pages. I highly recommend this book.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations.
December 31, 2023
Amish Friend"s Life Hacks by Wanda Brunstetter is a wonderful book. Amish contributors give helpful and practical ideas to make life easier for each individual. From miscellaneous tips one can learn that less is more and have less possessions. Like to be outside? Read about fertilizing and managing. Cold coming on? Read about chest congestion and chest congestion advice. This book has two hundred and twenty pages to make your day better.
November 25, 2023
I’ve purchased the whole Amish Friends series in hard copy ( I only WISH they were also on Kindle), and this one is a really awesome addition to the series. Lots of words of wisdom, and great tips about everything under the sun that has to do with homemaking and wellness. I especially love the recipes for self-care and cleaning products and home remedies.
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