Archives for May 2016

Someone Like You by Victoria Bylin #LitfuseReads

Disclosure: I received this book to review. Opinions shared are mine.

The one that got away is a frequent topic for Christian fiction. In the book Someone Like You, author Victoria Bylin takes the theme to another level by introducing a single mom as the female antagonist.

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Every Man Needs an Amazon Gift Card for Father’s Day

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My husband is pretty easy to please when it comes to gifts. He is a simple man with simple tastes, and doesn’t require a lot of fanfare. He does, however, like to read reviews and shop around when he has a product in mind for purchase. Having an Amazon gift card gives him the chance to make his decisions without stepping foot in a store. The delivery is made right to our doorstep to boot! Every man needs an Amazon gift card for Father’s Day!

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Mother & Son :The Respect Effect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs #MotherAndSon #FlyBy

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I received a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Mother & Son review #giveaway - savingsinseconds.com

Mother & Son: The Respect Effect couldn’t have come at a better time.  Finding myself at home all summer with a very independent, somewhat sassy 7 year old son has left me feeling a little less love and a lot more frustration.  It’s true that my son is my baby; I am guilty of kissing his sweet cheeks and ruffling his hair on endless occasions.  Also, I snuggle with him quite frequently.  But do I respect him?  That’s an action I hadn’t considered until opening this book.  [Read more…]

What to read this weekend – A Daughter’s Dream, Murder Comes By Mail

Disclosure: I received these books for review. Post contains affiliate links; opinions shared are mine.

Love a good spring read? If you’re wondering what to read this weekend, check out these titles!

A Daughter's Dream

The small town of Charm revolves around a lumber mill that was featured in the first book, and A Daughter’s Dream revisits the same community.  The family-owned business is managed by Rebecca Kisinger, a reluctant receptionist.  Her struggles to find her niche really spoke volumes as she navigated the waters of young adulthood. [Read more…]

Things you don’t want to drop

Disclosure: This is a sponsored event and a promotional item was provided to me.  

There are some things in life that you don’t want to drop. Whether it’s because they’re precious, valuable, or time-saving, these things are important to keep hold of. Read on to find out why Verizon is one of them!

Babies — There’s something about those innocent little bundles that makes a mama fierce, and a daddy soft.  Never in a million years would we risk dropping this priceless gift.

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Sister Eve and the Blue Nun by Lynne Hinton book review #LitfuseReads

Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions shared are mine.

Sister Eve and the Blue Nun

Every once in a while, we get to meet a character who takes us completely by surprise. Enter Sister Eve, the motorcycle-riding tough girl who just happens to be a fantastic detective!  I didn’t read the two books prior to this one, so I had a little bit of backstory to figure out, but enough clues were dropped throughout Sister Eve and the Blue Nun that I figured it most of it out.   [Read more…]

Wise Guys by Kent Evans #WiseGuys #flyby

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I received the product in exchange for this review and post.
#WiseGuys #FlyBy #giveaway - savingsinseconds.com

One of the toughest parts that my mom faced as a single parent was raising a son without Wise Guys to help. My dad wasn’t a strong presence, and my brother missed out on the enriching experience of having a man in his life. Guidance is something every child needs (and deserves). In his book Wise Guys, Kent Evans pays homage to those men who influenced him in positive ways. [Read more…]

Flirtation Walk by Siri Mitchell book review

Disclosure: I received this book to review; post contains affiliate links. Opinions shared are mine.

Flirtation Walk

It’s a challenge to enjoy a book when one dislikes the main character, I think.  That’s how I felt with Flirtation Walk by Siri Mitchell, anyway.   The main character, Lucinda, spent considerable time finding ways to be manipulative with everyone in her life.  It was a true case of nature vs. nurture, and it was tough to power through.  Still, I had hopes that she might turn around after being exposed to a different kind of life.  On the other hand, Seth turned out to be a good counterpart for her. He was almost too good to be true — concern for his sister, determination to be a top student, and an all-around good guy.  I wanted him to be a little bit of a bad boy.  [Read more…]

May Boxes — the good, the bad, the ugly

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May Unboxing - the good, the bad, the ugly - savingsinseconds.com

With a new calendar month, a happy mailbox commences.  I love getting subscription boxes!  They’re a small gift to myself, filled with new products that I wouldn’t have otherwise tried.  This month, I opened 3 boxes.  There’s always something I enjoy from each one, and then…..the things I didn’t.  Here’s the shakedown for my May boxes.   [Read more…]

The Little Prince from NCircle Entertainment

Disclosure: I received this DVD as an NCircle Entertainment ambassador. Opinions shared are mine.

The Little Prince DVD #giveaway

Summer road trips and lazy mornings call for new DVDs to watch.  This summer, get The Little Prince from NCircle Entertainment!  My kids watched this DVD on a weekend morning.  At first, we were all taken aback by the story. It’s very different from what I expected!  It’s an interesting introduction to sci-fi for kids, with the main story taking place on a fictional planet.  Fantasy elements abound, as one of the characters is a talking flower, and there are many speaking animals. The characters learn many core values of friendship, such as trust and loyalty.  I wasn’t familiar with The Little Prince before, but will be looking for more episodes in this series!  Thanks to NCircle Entertainment, one lucky reader will win 2 DVDs – The Little Prince: Planet of Bubble Gob and The Little Prince: The Planet of Bamalias.  [Read more…]

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