Archives for November 2017

Gallery Wrap Canvas prints #mycanvasondemand #ad

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This year I’ve made an effort to get our family photos off my phone and onto the wall.  We have several new prints, magnets, and frames put up around the house.  It makes me smile to remember those special moments from our lives.  Canvas on Demand is a great resource for busy shoppers who want to check off that gift list. [Read more…]

I’m Not a Scaredy Cat, The Delusion, and Killman Creek mini book reviews

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My husband and I have been binge-watching The Great British Baking Show lately, so my reading time is constantly interrupted by images of sweet treats.  We really need to find a new show that burns more calories. Thankfully, the books I’ve been reading lately are fat-free.

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Monsterland by Michael Okon book spotlight

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Forget that family vacation to a fantasy theme park with smiling characters, deliriously happy music, and incessant chatter from tiny people.  Once your teens read Monsterland, they’ll have a new destination in mind!  [Read more…]

Ordinary Graces by Lucinda Secrest McDowell Blog Tour

Disclosure: I received this title as part of a book tour. Opinions shared are mine.

Remember when I told  you about Dwelling Places?  The same author, Lucinda Secrest McDowell, takes readers on a journey of the heart in her recently released devotional.  As of the past few years, announcing a “word of the year” has been the big trend for New Year’s Day.  Ordinary Graces takes a similar approach, but makes the word fun last all year ’round. [Read more…]

Rule of Law by Randy Singer

Disclosure: I received this book from Litfuse Publicity. Opinions shared are mine.

I’m thinking of having some shirts and posters made, declaring “Randy Singer for President.”   For those who love TV shows with a government setting, the political thriller Rule of Law is a gold mine of reading material!  [Read more…]

The Perfect Girl by Gilly Macmillan

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If you love to read books that tell what happens behind closed doors, this one’s for you! The Perfect Girl by Gilly Macmillan was simultaneously deep and shallow, providing us with insight into the minds of a seemingly perfect family. [Read more…]

Adored 365 Day Devotional for Girls #AdoredByGod #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 did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Let me be clear. It’s really, really tough to be a teen these days.  Remember middle school and high school — the rough patches with friends, challenges with academics, and struggles to fit in?  Now add social media to the mix.  Keep in mind that students are typically working on content that was taught 1-2 years later when you were in school.  Add the pressure of the media and how teens think “normal” should look.  It’s a rough phase of life for everyone, but especially for this generation of kids! [Read more…]

SIX LITTLE SECRETS by Katlyn Duncan Blog Tour

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book for this post. Opinions shared are mine.


When I started my teacher career, we had daily detention after school, and a Saturday School session for those who still had some kind of repentance to work off.  Six Little Secrets takes place in a Breakfast Club setting; it gives us a sneak peek into the lives of some rebellious teens who get a little more than they bargained for with their detention assignment.  [Read more…]

Sonic Christmas Blast DVD makes a great stocking stuffer

Disclosure: I received the Sonic Christmas Blast DVD as an NCircle Ambassador. Opinions shared are mine.

My son keeps asking for random animals to join our pet army.  His latest request — a hedgehog. While I admit they are super cute, the answer is no.  The Sonic Christmas Blast DVD is about as close as my little guy’s going to get! [Read more…]

$10 Amazon or PayPal gift gratitude for our readers

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Another year, another Gratitude Giveaway Hop!  We’re thrilled to join our host BookHounds and the participating bloggers to say THANK YOU to all of our beloved readers.  We want you to know that we’re thankful for you.  Every single hop is EASY to enter.  Just head down to my giveaway form, then cruise right on through the rest of the giveaways.  I hope you win lots of great prizes!  Our prize is a $10 gift card – Amazon or PayPal – winner’s choice. [Read more…]

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