Archive for August 2014
Back-to-School Teacher Emergency Kit
Last Thursday was our Back-to-School Open House night and today is our First Day of School. I wanted to put together something special for Reagan’s fourth grade teacher. She has been the fourth grade teacher for all three of our kids, which I think is pretty neat. I have seen various versions of Teacher…
Read MoreSunday Snippets 8.17.14
I have been looking for a way to share snippets from our family life here in Iowa. I used to post Scenes From Our Week every Sunday, but posting every Sunday became difficult. Then, this summer I tried High Five Friday, posting five things we were excited about. But, I didn’t want to be tied…
Read MoreSteak Sauce Review
I have been reviewing products for BEST CHOICE Brands. I compare their product to a similar name brand product and offer my opinion on which one is better. They will then be posting my reviews on their site and when they appear, I will share them with you here. You can always see reviews of the Best Choice…
Read MoreBook Review: Paperboy By Vince Vawter
PAPERBOY By: Vince Vawter Published: May 14, 2013 Publisher: Delacorte Books Fiction – Middle Grade/YA I was drawn to this story because it tells of a young boy and his struggles with stuttering. Both of our teenage boys stutter. The author himself stuttered as a child and wrote this story from his childhood experiences growing…
Read MoreBook Review: Raspberries and Vinegar By Valerie Comer
RASPBERRIES AND VINEGAR A Farm Fresh Romance #1 By: Valerie Comer Published: August 1, 2013/ July 29, 2014 2nd edition Publisher: GreenWords Media Fiction/Christian/Romance After reading and reviewing the book GROUNDED by Angela Correll, the author approached me to read her book based on similar settings. See my review of GROUNDED, HERE. RASPBERRIES AND VINEGAR,…
Read MoreCoffee Creamer Review
I have been reviewing products for BEST CHOICE Brands. I compare their product to a similar name brand product and offer my opinion on which one is better. They will then be posting my reviews on their site and when they appear, I will share them with you here. You can always see reviews of the Best Choice…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration
Has your summer flown by as fast as ours has? I feel like the kids just got out of school yesterday and now they start up again a week from today! I feel like this summer was all about rush, rush, rush and not enough laid back, go with the flow kind of days. There…
Read MoreI’m Grateful Today
I’m in a grateful mood today. How about you? It’s a beautiful day in Eastern Iowa. I was able to sleep in a bit this morning and enjoy laying in bed a little longer than normal. But, mostly, I’m grateful that Bennett is on the mend. This is not a sight you want to see.…
Read MoreBook Review: Three Good Things By Wendy Francis
THREE GOOD THINGS: A Novel By: Wendy Francis Published: January 1, 2013 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Fiction This book has all the pieces that I love in a story: sisters, a bakery, great quotes, and a bit of romance. Ellen raised her younger sister, Lanie, after their mom died. They are now adults and as…
Read MoreBook Review: Little Mercies By Heather Gudenkauf
LITTLE MERCIES By: Heather Gudenkauf Published: July 1, 2014 Publisher: Harlequin MIRA Fiction In Gudenkauf’s latest novel, moms everywhere won’t be able to forget this story, ripped right from today’s headlines. Gudenkauf, I’m sure, had no idea how timely her novel would be. Gudenkauf is an Iowan and sets her books around the people and…
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