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Don’t tell anybody, but western themed books are starting to appeal to me. [Read more…]

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Admit it.

You can’t even get past the cover without thinking how much you want to read this book!

Don’t worry, I feel the same way.

It’s really as adorable as it looks!  [Read more…]

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Growing up in Kentucky was a far cry from the northern mountains of Pennsylvania.  In Love’s Fortune, Wren Ballantyne experienced a complete shift in reality when she travels from her home in KY to her grandfather’s mansion in PA.  The 1850’s novel is wrought with peril and mystery.  It took me quite a while to figure out what was going on.  I haven’t read any other books in this series so I was a bit lost at first.  Soon, however, it became clear that the Ballantynes were considered royalty much as the Edwardian heroines I’m so fond of reading.  In Wren’s new world, she was expected to marry for the connections, not for love.   [Read more…]

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When I was growing up, I loved to hear stories about women who did extraordinary things! It was hard for me to understand (at that age) how cultural differences can impact the freedom a woman has. In today’s news, we get to celebrate brave girls like Malala who fought for her right to attend school, or how Oprah Winfrey overcame a childhood of abuse and grew up to impact so many lives. What about the women of the Bible who dared to risk it all for their faith? What about the times when the Bible was a banned book? In this giveaway, we’ll get to celebrate the freedom to read the Bible without censor and celebrate brave girls at the same time! Thanks to Tommy Nelson, one lucky reader will win a hardcover copy of the Brave Girls Bible Stories. [Read more…]

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There’s a chill in the air that wasn’t there before.  Could it be?  Is fall really starting?  Here in Northeast Tennessee we usually have one good warm week before the cold sticks, but I think we’re heading into cooler weather.  I was so grateful for my friend Melissa who gave my son a BUNCH of fall clothes!  He’s pretty much set with jeans, long-sleeve shirts, and even a Spiderman coat and snowboots for this year.  Thanks, M!!!   My daughter needed some new jeans and tops but taking her shopping is about as appealing as pulling teeth.  As I mentioned earlier this week, she has very distinct style requirements.  It’s unfortunate that area stores don’t cater to her whims.   I took her into Kohl’s last night with the intention of getting a couple of dresses for church.  We came out with 4 pairs of jeggings, some tops, and a few hoodies.  Dresses?  Nope.  Didn’t even try one on.  Sigh.

Now that the hoodies are making an appearance, it’s essential to label EVERYTHING before it leaves the house.   [Read more…]

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Welcome to the Highlander Giveaway Hop! This event is hosted by Books and Benches.  In this event, you have the chance to win all kinds of highlander-themed books.   The winner of our giveaway will receive a copy of Child of the Mist by Kathleen Morgan

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There are lots of loves in my life.  Aside from people (my husband, kids, family, and friends) books top the list.  Food would be a close second!  Ice cream?  Snow cones?  Chilled fruit?  No, no, and no.  Until now, those cold foods hurt my teeth and I avoided them even though they are delicious.  If you’re the same way, check out my post about the new Sensi-Stop strips from Crest.   The strip goes on for 10 minutes and prevents pain for up to one month!  Thanks to Crest, one lucky Savings in Seconds reader will receive a $25 Walmart gift card.  That should be more than enough to buy you a great book AND a cold treat to keep you munching through your read!  [Read more…]

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Those who wonder why miracles don’t happen anymore, as they did in biblical days, just aren’t looking hard enough.  Just as I believe that Satan can impact our lives and entice us to sin, I also believe that angels are here on Earth to guide us through life.  Reading Heaven Touching Earth by James Stuart Bell was like light dawning on a cloudy day!  The stories in this compilation are uplifting and inspiring.  Each story is short enough to read in between sips of coffee (4-6 pages each).  You can squeeze that into a busy morning, can’t you?  [Read more…]

I was so excited when I was asked to share the BOGO deal from Ruby Tuesday! Do you have a Ruby Tuesday near you? When we went on our Pigeon Forge trip last year, we enjoyed a great meal at the Sevierville location. We also like going to the one near ETSU Campus in Johnson City.   If you want to save a bundle at Ruby Tuesday, print this coupon for a Buy One Get One Free entree. It’s only available for printing through September 19, 2014 so take advantage of the savings! Once downloaded, the coupon is good for 2 weeks so you have more time to enjoy the savings. Occasionally I see these coupons in magazines and mailers, but being able to print it out from home makes it so convenient. Often, this type of coupon is only good for dine-in meals. However, this coupon works on To-Go meals as well. That’s a great way to save a few dollars! [Read more…]