Book Review: Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter By Melissa Francis
DIARY OF A STAGE MOTHER’S DAUGHTER By: Melissa Francis Published: November 6, 2012 A dazzling honest and provocative family memoir by former child actress and current Fox Business Network anchor Melissa Francis — both a startling personal story and a cautionary tale for both parents in competitive times. When Melissa Francis was eight years old,…
Read More A Little Monday Inspiration
As mothers, we are the barometers for our homes. Let’s do what we can to make each day a bright, sunny and peaceful day. Kat – Blogger at Inspired to Action What is the weather like in your home? Is it Bright and Sunny like a Spring day? Is it Hot and Short-Tempered like a humid…
Read More Conscious Box Giveaway and Coupon Code
This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all who entered! Have you heard about Subscription Boxes? There are all kinds of boxes out there including: makeup boxes, food boxes, clothing boxes, craft boxes, etc. It is a great way to try new things and if you are like me and LOVE surprises, it is like getting…
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www.fitsugar.com Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. The twenty minute walk you take is so much better for you than the three mile run you never do. Gretchen Rubin, author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECT and HAPPIER AT HOME. I get daily emails from Rubin and when I read this quote a…
Read More Book Review: Country Road ABC by Arthur Geisert
COUNTRY ROAD ABC An Illustrated Journey Through America’s Farmland By: Arthur Geisert Published: May 24, 2010 On today’s farm, B is for barn cat…E is for erosion…G is for grinding feed, and I is for…inoculate? In 26 beautifully detailed spreads, acclaimed illustrator Arthur Geisert takes readers on a literal journey following a real road in…
Read More Book Review: My Planet By Mary Roach
MY PLANET Finding Humor in the Oddest Places By: Mary Roach Published: April 4, 2013 Follow New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach — but be careful not to trip — as she weaves through personal anecdotes and everyday musings riddled with her uncanny wit and amazingly analytical eye. These essays, which found a well-deserved…
Read More Thanks Sincerely Jenni
A couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to win a prize from SINCERELY JENNI. She is a blogger I “met” that is also an Iowa gal. She is super funny and keeps it real, so I love checking in on her posts to see what is going on in her life. Maybe someday we…
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successandfailure.net Jesus says no one can snatch you out of His hand. The enemy may try to tell you that isn’t true, but God never lies. Once we give our hearts to Him, we are His forever. Holley Gerth from God’s Heart for You www.holleygerth.com Romans 8: 38-39 For I am convinced that neither death…
Read More One Thousand of My Gifts
photo courtesy of Ann Voskamp www.aholyexperience.com Continuing my count of one thousand gifts, numbering each one. 53. Tears of grief and so much love 54. Crisp, clean sheets 55. Heavy down comforter pulled up to my chin 56. Sparkling trees in the morning sun 57. My mom’s chicken and dumplings 58. Mother/Daughter time…when I’m the…
Read More Radisson Blu at Mall of America
Radisson Blu Mall of America Two weekends ago, I had the pleasure of staying at the BRAND NEW Radisson Blu hotel at the Mall of America. We were some of the very first guests to stay there on its opening weekend! It is quite an amazing place. Everything is very modern looking as well as…
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