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.

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Disclosure: Thanks to Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud for providing us with tickets. We enjoyed it! Groupon referral links are used; opinions shared are mine.

Every time we drive through Pigeon Forge, my kids ask if we can go to the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud. The building is so eye-catching, you can’t miss it!  We were grateful to receive deeply discounted tickets to attend the dinner show this weekend.  The show was scheduled to start at 5:00 pm; make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes early.  I advise going at least an hour early so that you have time to enjoy the atmosphere before heading in for the show! [Read more…]

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Remember when the world of chick flicks was rocked by Under the Tuscan Sun? Here’s a similar story of hope, the one that reminds us of the power we all hold within our girlish hearts.  The Memory of You by Catherine West features a smart but broken Natalie who stands at the crossroads of her privileged life.

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I’ve been blessed to partner with many wonderful companies in my 7 years of blogging.  Being a Tommy Nelson mommy blogger opened my eyes to the wonderful world of faith-based books for little ones.  While Ryan’s has always been a favorite restaurant of ours (even before the kids), it’s at the top of our list since I’ve worked on many campaigns with Ovation Brands.  What a thrill to share the newest Family Night promotion with you — this time, it includes BOTH of these fabulous brands!  As always, opinions shared here are mine, and I received product/gifts for posting.

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Disclosure: I received product samples. Opinions shared are mine.

I’m not the type of person to spend mountains of money on precious jewels. Sure, sparkles and shine make me smile. I just prefer unique jewelry that doesn’t cost a fortune. When oNecklace reached out to work together again, I was thrilled to get to choose 2 beautiful items from their new collection. Of course, opinions shared here are mine, and not impacted by the fact that I received free products.  I selected the Angel Wing Bracelet in rose gold and the silver bead bracelet with my initial “D.

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It was a February afternoon when my son reminded me about the night’s choral performance at school.  No problem, I said.  Since we didn’t have time to run home before the concert, I’d packed a bag with his required clothes — a solid color shirt and denim jeans.  We stopped at a restaurant to eat supper and I sent him to the bathroom to change into his outfit.  Except there was a big problem — his clothes were too small!   [Read more…]

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It’s hard to believe that my summer break is almost over!  Somehow those weeks just flew by.  This year we went shopping for school supplies in mid-July to avoid the rush.  My next step?  I like to shop online for the kids’ school clothes, since I can do that from home. [Read more…]

Disclosure: Thanks to Thunder Bay Press for sending me a copy of The Battles of Tolkien. Opinions shared are mine.

In the early years of our marriage, the hubby and I went to see all of the Lord of the Rings movies together.  The story was so incredible that I read the books, too.  They were hard to push through. The descriptive prose was too much for me at some points.   My fascination with the world of Middle Earth came from the way I imagined Tolkien’s stories.  If you know a Lord of the Rings fan, consider gifting the beautiful Battles of Tolkien book. 

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Favorite moments of summer:  Being still long enough for my cat to take a nap on my lap. Soft blankets.  Great books.  Working in my garden.

Many thanks to Rockstar Book Tours for allowing me to review Blight by Alexandra Duncan!  [Read more…]

Now that we’ve had two great camping trip with our new travel trailer, it’s time for me to share some of our experiences. I hope some of you will get to enjoy camping in the northeast Tennessee area, where we have beautiful mountains and stunning sunsets! My son cheerfully declared, “Everything tastes better at the camper!” and I think he’s right. We’ve had fun finding ways to create delicious meals and snacks with the simple ingredients our camper pantry holds. We’ve worked with Rigoni in the past to create snacks.  When they offered to send us a fresh jar of dairy-free Nocciolata, I knew we had to share our camper’s chocolate covered cheesecake with you!  [Read more…]