Book Review: The Story of Fester Cat By Paul Magrs

THE STORY OF FESTER CAT How One Remarkable Cat Changed Two Men’s Lives By: Paul Magrs Published: November 4, 2014 Publisher: Berkley Trade Paperback Memoir Fester Cat spends the first twelve years of his life living on the streets in Levenshulme, Manchester. Knowing Paul and his partner, Jeremy live in this delightful neighborhood with a…
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Product Review: Superior Selections Original Water Crackers

I have been reviewing products for BEST CHOICE Brands for the last several months.  In the past I have compared their product to a similar brand-name product and offered my opinion on which one our family liked better. This time I am just trying out a Best Choice product and letting you know what I…
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Books That Came My Way in November

I subbed a large number of days in October and November, so my reading has had to take a back seat to the rest of my commitments and responsibilities. I only committed to one review in December and one in January, but I will be bringing you a few more.  I am much pickier about…
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Book Review: Every Valley: Advent with the Scriptures of Handel’s Messiah

EVERY VALLEY Advent with the Scriptures of Handel’s Messiah Forward by: Albert L Blackwell Compiled by: Jessica Miller Kelley Published: September 26, 2014 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Non-Fiction/Christian/Devotional It has been years since I have heard Handel’s Messiah or seen it performed live. It is one of the most beautiful musical and spiritual pieces…
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Giving Thanks

Today,  as you fill your bellies,  laugh with family,  receive hugs and kisses,  snuggle under a blanket,  and catch some extra sleep  give thanks for health,  happiness,  and unconditional love  because that is really, truly all that we need.  Happy Thanksgiving! 
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23 Gift Ideas for Nearly Everyone on Your List

I always love looking at gift guides, hoping to find an idea that I hadn’t thought of. I take my Christmas shopping seriously and want to find that perfect gift for everyone on my list.I keep track of likes and dislikes. I write down things that they may have mentioned wanting. I ask family members…
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Book Review: Four Before Their Time By Timothy Spillane

FOUR BEFORE THEIR TIME A Story of Hope, Resilence, and Miracles By: Timothy Spillane Published: August 22, 2014 Publisher: SkitterBird, LLC Non-Fiction/Memoir/Christian Anne is an Army officer, physician, and wife. Anne and her husband Rob decide it is time to have a family and get one all in one swoop. Anne becomes pregnant with quadruplets.…
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Too Many Things

Where have I been? I’ve been subbing. I’ve been busy in our community. I’ve been a mom to three active kids. So….the blog had to take a back seat. I’m behind on book reviews.  I have already missed two deadlines and am close to missing a third. I’m extremely behind on reading. I’ve had a…
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Book Review: Make Yourself Amazing By Sarah Coleman

MAKE YOURSELF AMAZING 30 Days to a New You By: Sarah Coleman Published: January 15, 2014 Publisher: Amazon Digital Non-Fiction/Christian/Self-Help eBook only I was approached by the author to review her book, MAKE YOURSELF AMAZING. I really like devotional books and was anxious to give Coleman’s book a read. Since she is from Australia, I…
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Your Sacrifice is Not Forgotten

Today, I am remembering all the Veterans in our family  and those I don’t know  who have sacrificed and fought  to keep even the most basic of freedoms safe for us in America. I will never be able to comprehend  the sacrifice so many men and women have made. I will never be able to…
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