Archive for 2014
Book Review: Ember Island By Kimberley Freeman
EMBER ISLAND A Novel By: Kimberly Freeman Published: April 15, 2014 Fiction If you love novels that give you stories from the past and the present, this novel is for you. If you love novels with strong female characters, this novel is for you. If you love novels with twists and surprises that will keep…
Read MoreBook Review: Necessary Lies By Diane Chamberlain
NECESSARY LIES By: Diane Chamberlain Published: September 3, 2013 Fiction I am late to the Diane Chamberlain fan club. I have heard others rave about her books, but haven’t read any until now. I can’t wait to be sucked in to another one of her books. If you like books that are written around a…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration
Today’s inspiration is from a book that has had a big impact on me, SILENT IMPACT by Joe Schmit. This book is full of life lessons and quotes that I have been sharing with you over the past few weeks. “We make the biggest impressions when we are not trying to be impressive.” Joe Schmit,…
Read MoreSilence for the Dead Winner
The winner of SILENCE FOR THE DEAD is…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Ashley! Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway. If you didn’t win and would like to get your own copy, feel free to click the photo below!
Read MoreA Mama’s Love for 14 Years
On this day, 14 years ago, I became a mother. Our “baby” Patrick is 14. He isn’t so much of a baby anymore, in fact he is taller than me. Last week I babysat for a sweet 3 month old boy. His mama had to go back to work and their daycare wasn’t available yet,…
Read MoreSome of My Favorite Things
Every once in awhile I like to share my favorite things that make me happy. You might just find these make you happy too! One song that I get excited to hear when it comes on the radio is THE WIRE by Haim from their CD Days Are Gone. I just love the tune and how…
Read MoreFeatured Iowa Blogger
Today I’m the Featured Iowa Blogger at SincerelyJenni.com! I am so honored to be featured. Jenni is hilarious and spot on when it comes to thoughts on life! I’ve read her blog for a long time and am thrilled that she is featuring me today. Check out her interview with me. You just might…
Read MoreApplesauce Review Featured
I am excited to share with you that I have been reviewing products for another website, AWG Brands. They will then be posting my reviews on their site and when they appear, I will share them with you here. I will be comparing the Best Choice brand product with another more common brand of the…
Read MoreWinner of NO ONE COULD HAVE GUESSED THE WEATHER
The winner of NO ONE COULD HAVE GUESSED THE WEATHER is……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Kelsey! If you didn’t win and you would like to win your own copy of NO ONE COULD HAVE GUESSED THE WEATHER by Anne-Marie Casey, click the photo below!
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration
Today’s inspiration comes from the book SILENT IMPACT by Joe Schmit. This book is full of life lessons including many I will be sharing here on Mondays. “A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives.” Jackie Robinson, first African American to play Major League Baseball What kind of impact are you making…
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