Dennis (Asher Blinkoff) and Dracula (Adam Sandler) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2.

Going to the movie theater is a big treat for our family. Time-wise and money-wise, it’s an indulgence that we don’t often get to enjoy. When Hotel Transylvania 2 is released on September 25, I’m sure it will be top on our list of entertainment choices for the weekend! This post is brought to you by #HotelT2, and one lucky reader will win a fabulous prize package full of Hotel Transylvania goodies! [Read more…]

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The Captive story vaguely floated through my mind when I started reading the book. It seems that I’d heard the headline in a newspaper or newscast. The Captive book and movie are based on the true, harrowing experience of a young woman named Ashley. She’s quite the unlikely heroine, to be honest. [Read more…]

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For this giveaway hop, I spent some time looking for various equipment including DVDs, workout clothes, and more. It was easy to find everything I’d need for exercise at Amazon. That’s why one lucky winner will have the chance to spend a $10 Amazon gift card. There are so many possiblities, especially if you have Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial. Free exercise videos are available on instant play, any hour, night or day. That means you can squeeze in a workout whether you’re traveling out of town, or just being a night owl. [Read more…]

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Finding funds to sponsor your child’s sports team, school organization, or church group might seem like a difficult task. When you see those awesome custom t-shirts and other unifying items on other groups, do you wish you could raise that kind of money for your team? All you need to do is Pear, which is a subsidiary of CustomInk! With this unique opportunity, the sponsors are already secured for your group. Pear wants to help your group reach its full potential, and they’re willing to provide some cash to help you get there. Sound good? Get up to $1000 in Sponsorship Funds for your School.

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It’s a rainy weekend here in northeast Tennessee.  As we enter fall, it’s time to stock the library with some heartwarming books to fill up the dreary cold nights.  Danielle Steel fans can enter this giveaway for a chance to win a limited edition library!  Ten clothbound, hardback novels — numbered and signed by the bestselling author herself — await the lucky winner.   These books are valued at $200 each, so this is a really amazing prize.   [Read more…]

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Friday 9/11/15 is the big day that I love on Cents of Style — their boots and scarves deal is live!  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s the scoop.  Once a year, Cents of Style runs a huge special (well over 50% off retail) on the season’s most adorable boots and scarves.  You can grab the combo for just $32.95, plus FREE SHIPPING.   Here are some ideas to use for this amazing offer:

1.  Split them up for Christmas gifts.
2. Get matching boots and/or scarves for all your girlfriends to wear on Girls Night Out.
3. Let your elf-on-a-shelf wear the new items before your daughter gets to.
4. Buy several and keep them all for yourself.

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Ready for Halloween? Love supernatural stories?  You must tuck into the new Billy Coffey book, The Curse of Crow Hollow.  Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Debbie Macomber, this book has a regional flair that will send a chill right up your spine.  We recently moved to a house out in the country, right in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, and I admit to hiding under a blanket a couple of times out of lingering fear after reading The Curse of Crow Hollow!   [Read more…]

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By now you’ve probably heard of the story 90 Minutes in Heaven.   I read the book ages ago but didn’t realize it was on its way to becoming a movie. I’m not the least bit surprised!  Even those who don’t believe in the traditional Christian view of heaven will be astounded by the medical experiences that Don Piper endured.  Pronounced dead, then regaining consciousness again, after a devastating collision was just the beginning of his painful adventure.  The movie releases on September 11, and I’m a bit anxious to see it.  I was given the exclusive opportunity to watch the opening scene and had to brace myself for what was coming. When the opening scene is this powerful, you know that the rest of the movie can only be amazing!   For a true story about perseverance, determination, and the power of prayer, you simply MUST read and see 90 Minutes in Heaven.

Please note that the movie is rated PG-13. The accident scenes and injury images are quite graphic. It only adds to the tremendous miracle that took place! There’s another something special about this movie.  Giving Films is passionate about sharing hope-filled movies and donating ALL of their profits to charities and ministries who serve those in need.  Beginning with 90 Minutes In Heaven (their first film!), Giving Films is encouraging YOU to make a difference.  When you go to a Giving Films movie in theaters, visit .com and give the profits from your ticket to one of their charitable organizations.  Select from Christian Alliance for Orphans, Faith Bridge Foster Care, Hire Heroes USA, Hope International, LifeWater, Street Grace, and World Vision. This is such a unique way to pay it forward, while enjoying a night out!

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One thing that makes me realize that fall is just around the corner? Changes in my makeup. In the fall, I tend to stick with lighter colors because my summer tan is starting to fade. The sparkle in my cheek highlighter brings out the sun streaks in my hair. My eye shadow choices lean toward earth tones and natural shades rather than the bright colors of summer. How do you change your makeup for fall? Measurable Difference wants to help you bring a youthful glow to your makeup routine.

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