The Countdown Has Begun (See the New Book Trailer!)

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The Countdown Has Begun (See the New Book Trailer!)

Hi friends!

First of all, I have to thank you for all the encouragement I received after last week’s blog post, and for your overwhelming enthusiasm over the weekend–Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life actually broke the top 100 list and made it to #85 on Amazon, which is no small feat during the Christmas rush! Your comments, tweets, and emails had me in tears more than once, and I have been so touched by your kindness and your prayers! So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

And now, just two weeks from today, it will be available in bookstores! I think that means the countdown has officially begun. What better way to celebrate than with a book trailer?

If you haven’t already, I would love to encourage you to preorder a copy for yourself, and perhaps even consider ordering a few as gifts. This book has much to offer any woman who currently feels overwhelmed or stressed out with a life–and budget–that seems out of control. It speaks to the mom who is struggling to juggle all the demands of a busy life with the pressure to keep up with her friends. It is a practical guide for those of us who long to pull ourselves together but sometimes feel unsure of how to keep the chaos at bay. It is for anyone wanting to find the courage to make small but powerful changes to our homes, goals, or finances. women who may be simply needing to find the courage to make small but powerful changes to their homes, goals, and finances this year.

It is real, honest, and packed with practical tips to help you:

Overcome the destructive cycle of “more is never enough” by instead learning to choose contentment.
Discover you sweet spot—that place in which your talents and passion intersect.
Step off the treadmill of always trying to keep up, and instead take back your time by making simple shifts in your daily habits.
Reduce stress in your home and family by clearing out the clutter.
Repair your fractured or chaotic finances with a practical, easy to follow budget plan.

Ultimately it speaks to the heart of the matter—how can each of us live the Good Life we’ve always wanted?

While the book won’t arrive in hand until December 30th, we’ve put together some really fantastic preorder bonuses that you can access right away, including an awesome home planning workbook and a beautiful limited edition print designed by Ruth Simons of the Gracelaced Shoppe, both of which would make wonderful gifts all on their own, but hit a home run when paired with the promise of the book!

Here is what to do:

Preorder your copy or copies of the book at Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Books a Million , or ChristianBook.com. (The best price is currently found at Amazon, where it is 40% off the cover price, although until tonight you can save an additional 20% at Barnes & Noble when you use promo code HOLIDAY14, which makes it just slightly cheaper than the Amazon price.)
Fill in the form HERE to get your preorder bonuses. The form is found all the way at the bottom of the page, so be sure to scroll down
Share the news about the book with your friends and family HERE !

In the meantime, I hope you will continue to join me in praying that the message of this book will be heard by those who need it most, that it will bring hope and encouragement to women everywhere.

Thank you again for all your support & prayers, and wishing you all a Christmas filled with joy and peace!

xoxo, Ruth