Betty Crocker Watermelon Cupcakes
Have you seen the new Betty Crocker Watermelon Cupcake Mix and Betty Crocker Watermelon Frosting? source When I saw this cake mix and frosting at our local Target store, I thought it would be fun to try it. It the middle of this nasty winter, a little bit of summer was just what we needed…
Read More Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Celebrates 150 Years of Children’s Publishing
Watching this video reminded me of books from my childhood as well as some of our favorites that we read to our children over the years. Another favorite of mine although my cover looks much different. I remember reading this over and over. I can’t wait to share it with our daughter. I still have…
Read More A Little Monday Inspiration
Photo taken at Lake Vermillion, Minnesota by Stacie Gorkow You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage – pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically – to say no to other things. And the way to do that is to have bigger “yes” burning inside. –Stephen Covey, author, educator, and businessman I have started…
Read More A Winter Poem
A relative sent me this poem in her Christmas card and I knew that I had to share it with you this winter. This was one of our trees a year ago today, March 7, 2013 White Fields By James Stephens In the winter time we go Walking in the fields of snow; Where there…
Read More The Winner of THE FEVER TREE by Jennifer McVeigh
Using Random.org, I have chosen a winner of THE FEVER TREE by Jennifer McVeigh. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email and if not, then I will choose a different winner. Thanks to all of you who read my blog, took the time to enter, and support me. And the winner…
Read More How I Kicked the Diet Dew Habit
Last Year I Gave Up Diet Mountain Dew for Lent Today is the first day of the Lenten season. It spans the time from Ash Wednesday (today) to Easter Sunday (April 20). It is a season of remembering the sacrifice Jesus gave for each one of us and remembering that He came back to life.…
Read More Book Review: Fallen Beauty By Erika Robuck
FALLEN BEAUTY By: Erika Robuck Published: March 4, 2014 Fiction I am thrilled to be a part of the FALLEN BEAUTY Official Blog Tour. Today FALLEN BEAUTY is officially on sale. You can get your very own copy, HERE. Erika Robuck will embark on a national tour in March, meeting with booksellers, bloggers, and readers…
Read More Books That Came My Way in February
I have had some great books come my way this past month and I know I have another great month of reading ahead. Last month will be tough to beat with three 5 Star book reviews in just one month. Here are the books that came my way for review or from my own purchases.…
Read More I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up…
You know that commercial where the woman is on the floor and she is saying, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.”? Well…..I’m not the age of the women in that commercial, but it has happened to me. A couple days ago I was getting in the shower and completely slipped and fell, half in…
Read More Book Review: Calling Me Home By Julie Kibler
CALLING ME HOME By: Julie Kibler Published: February 12, 2013 Fiction If I could, I would give Julie Kibler an Oscar, a high five, a hug, and a round of applause for her debut novel. It really was a truly wonderful book and I am happy to share it with you. In CALLING ME HOME,…
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