As we officially start the winter season, I have a new giveaway for you today--an autographed copy of award-winning newspaper columnist Lorraine Ahearn's new book, "The Man Who Became Santa Claus, and Other Winter Tales."

This new book is a collection of stories Ahearn has written over the years in her time with the Greensboro News and Record. I couldn't put it better than this information I received about the book--"It's a mix of gritty crime yarns, wry twists of fate and unexpected humanity amid hard times."

It's a great book to curl up with or to read when you have a moment here and there, since it's made up of short columns. I am so busy, that this is perfect when I want to take a little break for myself.

I loved the touching stories about real people, and I think you will too. It would be a great gift for anyone. I don't know if Christmas delivery is still possible, but you can order now at lorraineahearn.com, get free shipping, and your copy will be autographed!

You can also learn more about the author and read a short excerpt from the book.

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Today MomsWhoSave has a new book review and a giveaway. I received a copy of Alexis Martin Neely's book Wear Clean Underwear recently and have an extra copy to give away.

If you're wondering what in the world this book is about, let me fill you in. Alexis says her mom always told her to make sure she was wearing clean underwear when she left the house in case she got in an accident. The first night Alexis went out after becoming a mother herself, she realized this wasn't enough--there is much more a parent needs to do to prepare for the future of her child.

As I read this book, I realized we spend an awful lot of time worrying about our children-- spending money on various babyproofing equipment, buying the best carseats (as we should), researching the best preschools, and warning them about every possible danger--no matter how slim the possibility it could happen to them. But when it comes to planning for our kids in case of our deaths, we do almost nothing!

An astonishing number of parents don't even have a will and haven't named guardians for their children.

In Alexis Neely's book, she uses easy-to-understand language and real-life scenarios to guide you through these important decisions.

And if you think this book is only for those who would be leaving behind substantial sums of money, please think again. As you read through this book, you'll find that the steps you take today to plan for your kids' guardianship and education can affect your their emotional well-being and security for years to come should something happen to you. These are not issues you want a court to decide.

You have a chance to win this book here, and if you don't win, please buy this book. It's available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Better World Books (used with free shipping). It's very reasonably priced.

About Alexis Martin Neely:

Alexis Martin Neely is the bestselling author of the legal guide for parents, Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents. A mom, lawyer, blogger, speaker, and entrepreneur, Alexis is the family financial and legal expert on Better TV and has been featured on CNBC, the Today Show, ABC, Fox, CBS, as well as over two dozen radio shows across the country, including Oprah’s XM Radio Network and NPR.

Alexis lives in Hermosa Beach, CA with her two children.

For more on Alexis, you can:
...follow her on Twitter.
...friend her on Facebook.
...subscribe to her Family Wealth Secrets online magazine.
... or get inspired by reading her personal blog, the Intrepid Mompreneur.

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