Archive for December 2013
Book Review: Starry Night By Debbie Macomber
STARRY NIGHT By: Debbie Macomber Published: October 8, 2013 Fiction I told you about this book in October, HERE. I knew that I would want to save it for the week of Christmas to read because I knew it would be light, romantic, and put me in the mood for Christmas. Carrie Slayton is the…
Read MoreMerry Christmas – A Little Monday Inspiration
I was introduced to this poem at the beginning of December and I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. I don’t know the author of this poem (if you do let me know), but I think it perfectly sums up the meaning of Christmas. Be sure to keep Christmas in your…
Read MoreMerry Christmas to You from Our Family
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Thanks so much to all of you for entering. I am blessed by all of you and in awe that people want to read what I have to say! Thanks for entering! This winner of the $25 Gift Card is……………………… True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:2 (For some reason it always shows 1 to 100 but the…
Read MoreBook Review: 52 Small Changes By Brett Blumenthal
52 SMALL CHANGES One Year to a Happier, Healthier You By: Brett Blumenthal Published: January 3, 2012 Non-Fiction This seems to be the time of year when everyone looks at ways they can better their life. You look at what goals you want to accomplish in the new year, projects you want to start, and…
Read MoreBook Review: The Holdout By Laurel Osterkamp
THE HOLDOUT By: Laurel Osterkamp Published: September 9, 2013 Fiction I was contacted by the author and asked to review her newest book, THE HOLDOUT. Fans of the Reality TV Show, SURVIVOR will be drawn into the Osterkamp’s version in her new novel. Since I am a huge SURVIVOR Geek, I was eager to read…
Read MoreMemory Verse of the Week
In this season of giving and abundance, please remember those who are less fortunate. Find a family, an organization, a church, or an angel tree at a business and bless someone. You could even do some of those wonderful random acts of kindness. Walk in to a homeless shelter and hand out gifts, pay for…
Read MoreBook Review: Christmas Trees Lit the Sky By Anneliese Heider Tisdale
CHRISTMAS TREES LIT THE SKY Growing Up in World War II Germany By: Anneliese Heider Tisdale Published: November 7, 2012 Non-Fiction/Memoir CHRISTMAS TREES LIT THE SKY tells the story of Anneliese Heider Tisdale and her family. Anneliese grew up in Munich, Germany during WWII and shares their struggles, triumphs, fears, hopes, and dreams as they…
Read MoreThese Are A Few of My Favorite Things and a Giveaway – Celebrating Six Years
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all for entering. Source Today I am celebrating 6 Years of my blog. When I first began writing, it was a way for me to collect my thoughts, share about our family, offers tips, recipes and books that I liked. It has certainly evolved from there where books…
Read MoreBook Review: Schoolyard Bullying By Pamela “Penlady Jones
SCHOOLYARD BULLYING How Parents and Children Can Handle Child Bullying By: Pamela “Penlady” Jones Published: January 8, 2013 Non-Fiction – eBook The author contacted me about reading and reviewing this book. Since I work in the school system and have three children in school, I was interested in what it had to say. The purpose of…
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