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Win a signed copy of Consider the Thorns – Coming this Fall!

Published on April 26, 2013, by

  Begins April 26  -  Ends May 14 For those who read Miracles in Disguise, you were able to meet Barbara.  She is the heroine in the next character in the Trampled Rose Series, Consider the Thorns. Barbara is a successful romance writer who can paint a beautiful love scene with the power of her words, but her

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Two Great Children’s Books

Published on April 20, 2013, by

Wacky Wishes, by Susette Williams A cute little story about a brother and sister that discover a wishing well.  As children do, the wishes get fanciful and funnier as the story progresses.  My daughter giggled as they wished dogs wore clothes, and cats were babies.  The illustrations were bright and engaging, and the rhyming simple,

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The Trampled Rose

Published on April 15, 2013, by

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psa 34:18 NLT) We are meant to be beautiful roses that grow and bloom under the warmth of God’s love.  However, many things can come through the garden of our lives and threaten to trample those roses.  Some are things we let in,

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Marriage Tips I’ve Divined from Psych

Psych returns next week, and I just adore that show.  So much so that my youngest named her game avatar MC Clap Your Hands.  The show is full of deliciously wonderful quotes that I could go on for weeks.  However, I will contain myself to only a few of my favorites, and possibly a little

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Great Series for your eReader

Published on May 15, 2012, by

Luca Lashes eBook Series:  Luca Lashes and His First Trip to the Dentist Luca Lashes Learns to Brush his Teeth Written by Nicole Fonovich Illustrated by Kim Stace Thomas Luca Lashes is a series of eBooks to help children brave the scary, unknown of learning to go through first time situations.  I was fortunate to

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The iPad Takeover

Published on May 4, 2012, by

Slowly, silently and with the stealth of a cat approaching its prey, my children have taken over my iPad.  The screen, once laden with apps for my writing, banking, and household management has been replaced with Dora, Team Umizoomi and Barbie.  My device’s bookshelf contains scores of children’s stories, and I juggle my books in

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Something Smells…

A couple of month’s ago, a friend of mine started selling Scentsy products. Like a good friend, I decided I’d buy something to help her in her entrepreneurial endeavors. I know these items have been around for a while, but I really was amazed at these little warmers. They fill your home with the most amazing scents,

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Week Two Giveaway – Lowe’s Gift Card

Published on December 8, 2011, by

Congratulations to last week’s winners.  1st place $20 gift card -  Adventures of a New Stay at Home Mom, 2nd place $10 gift card, J. Dockens. This week we are giving away a $20 gift card to Lowes.  Use it toward buying your own decorations…or for something new for your home or garden.  Want an extra

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Week One Challenges

Published on December 8, 2011, by

Our first challenge is not easily found. Find a snowman who is square, not round! Today’s challenge will have you spot Santa in a chair, Kicking back and reading to at least one cute little bear! Bundle the kids up, and head out in the snow To find Santa pressed face-first against a window. The

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Let the Hunt Begin!

All right everyone, the list is finally here!  Remember to like our Facebook page…it is mandatory for each week’s prize/giveaway!  Prizes are randomly drawn from our fan list on Facebook.  Week one is a $10 giftcard for Wal-Mart to be drawn on Friday!  Also, challenges will be posted there, so make sure you check back

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