Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity

I don't have kids, but I bought Kathy Ireland's Real Solutions for Busy Moms for my sister-in-law who has 3 kids. I decided to check it out before I mailed it and started reading. Well, I ended up finishing the entire book (even the chapter for men) and got a lot out of it. I was super surprised and impressed with the issues that Miss Ireland addresses-issues that Miss Ireland obviously spent a lot of time considering, researching and finally sharing. Miss Ireland tells us that we need to take our heads out of the sand when it comes to these issues, like debt, and tackle them face on. She talks about menopause, which, thankfully, I'm still YEARS away from (Ha!) There is so much real advice for parents with kids, ugly subjects that we may not want to think about like auto-asphyxiation and internet predators. But when tragic things happen to "our kids," the parents always seem to have been oblivious to what was going on right in their own homes. I know that my sister-in-law will appreciate this advice. I kept looking at the cover of the book and saying to myself that this woman with perfect hair and skin really has a lot more going on than her good looks. Great book.

I wish I could give every young mother in America a copy of this book for Mother's Day. I bought a copy for my daughter, who is a mother of a wonderful 4 year old girl. But I had to read it first. I was amazed at all the practical advice and wisdom packed into its pages. Great tips abound on financial matters, family health, and taking care of yourself. But more than all the practical details, there is a spirit of wisdom that energizes the entire book. Kathy shares from her heart and her deeply held faith about the things that matter most to keep moms, and dads, balanced and positive. She helps parents see where to draw lines, and how to encourage their children to develop themselves in all the right ways. Kathy is able to simplify things in a way that never distorts or falsifies, but rather enlightens. Every woman I know could benefit from reading this book, and keeping it around for dipping back into during times of trial and challenge. It's a book of encouragement and useful tips. It's like having a wonderful conversation with someone who has learned from all her experiences. Plus it offers some penetrating psychological insight to help readers learn more about themselves, as they seek to live a better future. I recommend this book wholeheartedly! It is one of the most important gifts you could ever give a young mother! Bravo!

Kathy is AMAZING! She truly motivates,inspires and leads by example. In this book she mentors and inspires and gives life lessons that are truly helpful to me! I love the guidance Kathy gives in relaigning my priorities. Kathy is a blessing. Read her book, as I have and I guarantee she will become your best friend without even meeting her. I am giving this to my daughter too..

Kathy is wonderful! Her book motivates, inspires, & mentors all at the same time. I love her use of Scripture mixed in with her advice and experiences, she puts everything in the correct perspective. After reading this book, it made me re-evaluate what's important in my life. Kathy is truly a blessing, I guarantee after reading this book Kathy will be your best friend without ever meeting her.

Kathy Ireland's new book, "Real Solutions for Busy Mom's", is a book that I truly wish had been on the shelves as I was raising my two children. Kathy touches on so many issues that, as a mom, I struggled with on a daily basis. How to be there for everyone in the family, without losing ones self in the mix? How can you instill love, happiness, compassion, and being of service to others? How can you simply balance the day to day fears, and anxieties of trusting the world with your kids, if you don't a solid faith to lean on? I applaud Kathy for having the courage, as she touches on subjects that most parents would rather sweep under that carpet or pretend doesn't exist, in order to keep our kids safe. When my daughter was 14, she had a friend, who was 13. He was experimenting with something, that I had never even heard of, that he stumbled across on the internet which resulted in his death. Kathy's commitment to exposing the truth will hopefully save another child from having the same fate. Thank you Kathy for a book that I believe will touch the hearts of every Mom, and Dad who takes the time to read it...