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I’m always in the mood to find cute shoes. The August heat still has me wearing sandals and wedges most of the time. The shoes of the season look great, though, and I’m starting to look forward to the boots, slip-ons, and sneakers that my feet will enjoy this fall.
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Being a mom of a tween and the teacher of 6th grade girls, I can say one thing for certain. I wouldn’t want to go back to those adolescent days for anything! I was a very moody teenager; I remember crying during class on more than one occasion. It was probably for attention, maybe due to hormones, or perhaps brought on by some kind of teenage heartache. Oh, what a toxic mixture for a mother-daughter relationship that could be! My mom and I weren’t close at all during those years and, looking back, I can’t say that I blame her. It was probably much safer to stay far, far away from me! If you’re in that boat, check out these books that might help your daughter to enjoy those years — and you to enjoy her! [Read more…]
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Tonight my husband told me about an accident that one of our college friends suffered over the weekend. While mowing the lawn, the man’s mower overturned and tumbled down a hill while he was trapped under the rollbar. It sounds like the bar actually saved him, praise the Lord!! We all know that life is fleeting but it’s easy to let that reality slip by us at times, isn’t it? If you need a little bit of encouragement this week, check out these books that bring heaven to earth. [Read more…]
Tonight we went with friends to the Appalachian Fair in Gray, TN. We parked way too far away, spent way too much money, and got a little sunburned. We also had loads and loads of fun!! Sounds like the perfect way to spend a summer evening, right??? The last time I went to the Appalachian Fair was about 7 years ago when my daughter was really young. My kids were completely ecstatic about going (of course) because they’re used to me being the Helicopter Mom who doesn’t let them do anything remotely scary. I still cringe inside when I think about that gigantic ferris wheel we rode. But you know what? We survived and had a great time!
Tonight may have been the one and only time my children were as excited about I am about coupons.
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Welcome to the Clear Your Shelf giveaway hop! This event is hosted by Bookhounds and I Am A Reader Not A Writer.
It’s been a busy, busy month so far. Everyone in our house headed back to school, plus some! It’s time to clear my shelf and make room for new review books. Since I haven’t had a chance to go through the books yet, let’s just call this a MYSTERY BOX. One lucky reader will receive a Priority Mail medium-size box containing books that I reviewed and am ready to share. [Read more…]
The Ryan’s family of restaurants (including HomeTown Buffet and Old Country Buffet) is always cooking up something fun! They sent us a Crayola prize package, and we’re looking forward to going their Family Night on Thursday. [Read more…]
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Now that it’s back to school season, many parents are in shopping mode. Kids need shoes, supplies, and clothes to get ready to head back to the classroom. If you have a daughter in high school, you’re probably starting to count your pennies because those formal dresses are quite expensive! Plan ahead so you can save on that homecoming or prom dress. [Read more…]
On our last trip to Disney, my kids discovered the very cool Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card game. Have you heard of this? It’s totally free to play and actually quite entertaining. To participate, head to Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A. or behind the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square and get your card pack. [Read more…]
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Did you see the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding? Okay, now picture that story in a book. You’ve pretty much got the vision of A Bouquet of Love . [Read more…]
GIVEAWAY ENDED
The biggest struggle we have with going back to school is organization. It is a struggle to keep everything together and get everyone out the door on time each morning! If there’s any kind of change in our routine it throws us off. One thing that helps us to stay on top of things is the simplified teacher note with Permission Pads. With the most basic information already printed on the form, it’s so easy to check off the necessary information and add a note if needed.
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