Archives for December 2017

The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas – Bethany House review

Disclosure:  Bethany House sent me this book to review. Opinions shared are mine.

As you can likely tell from the cover, The Sound of Rain is a 1950s era novel.  Alternating locations between the eastern region of the Appalachian mountains in Kentucky and the southern paradise of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this story plays on the cultural norms of the 1950s.  Lowcountry elite meets mountain man, if you will!  [Read more…]

How to spend your Christmas Cash – prAna Ryley Crop pants #giftedprAna

Disclosure: Thanks to prAna for bringing these pants into my life. Opinions shared are mine.

Meet the Ryley Crop.
These are the pants that make leggings cry.

On the weekends when I’m not restricted by workplace dress codes and the need to look professional, I crave softness.  Comfort.  Flexible clothes that allow me to move.  On those days, even my favorite jeans feel too confining.  As I went through the Christmas boxes to wrap gifts, I found a surprise from prAna — the Ryley Crop in cargo green.  These are the pants that make leggings cry, people!

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Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon – book review

It’s finally Christmas break.  Getting out of school on December 21 means that Christmas feels like a regular weekend to me.  I gifted myself with a day in today….didn’t even take a shower until almost bedtime.  It was so nice to relax and mentally prepare for the whirlwind of Christmas weekend.  I spent my day reading Everything, Everything and it was worth every second.
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2019 Giveaway Hop signups open!

 

Gift Closet Giveaway Hop signups open #bloggeropp #Bloggerswanted

Savings in Seconds readers love to save time and money. They also love to WIN PRIZES!  If you’d like to share a great giveaway with your blog audience, the Gift Closet Giveaway Hop event is a smart way to work smarter, not harder.

Join us for the Gift Closet Giveaway Hop hosted by Savings in Seconds. This is a open themed hop with a gift-giving emphasis and low $5 minimum prize value. Details below!

  • Event starts April 13 at 12:01 AM.  Event ends April 27, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
  • Hashtag for tweets– #GiftCloset #giveaway
  • I will add your blog’s giveaway link to my entry form
  • Bonus: Email your link to me by 10 PM on 4/12/19 for a bonus link of your choice to be included in my entry form.
  • $5 minimum prize value; please be specific about prize offered.
  • Add your link below – be sure to add the event to your calendar!
  • You must have a dedicated family-friendly giveaway, with a form located only on your blog, for this event.
  • Include in your post: event button, link to Savings in Seconds, and linky.
  • Look for a post reminder with information a few days before the event.   If you have any questions, please email me

Victorian Valentine Giveaway Hop signups open #bloggerswanted

Do you have a blog with Valentine printables, crafts, recipes, and other creative posts?  Gain new readers and more pageviews by joining our blog hops!  As your optional entries, ask entrants to pin your post or like your Instagram post.  It’s an easy, low-cost way to spread the word about your blog!

Join us for the second Victorian Valentine Giveaway Hop hosted by Savings in Seconds.  This is a open themed hop and $5 minimum prize value.   Details below!

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Christmas Cheer Giveaway Hop signups open — #Bloggers join us!

#ChristmasCheerHop #giveaway signups open - #Bloggers join us!

Join us for the fourth annual Christmas Cheer giveaway hop hosted by Savings in Seconds.  This is an open themed hop.  The idea is to help our readers enjoy a little Christmas cheer.    Details below! [Read more…]

Fall Break Giveaway Hop event – Sept. 21-Oct. 3 SIGNUPS OPEN

As fall approaches, readers are looking for ways to enjoy family time during fall break. Share your travel posts, craft ideas, and other activities. Just link up and offer a small giveaway prize to participate. It’s so easy!

#FallBreak2016 #giveaway hop - signups open at savingsinseconds.com

Join us for the fourth annual Fall Break Giveaway Hop hosted by Savings in Seconds.  This is an open themed hop so get creative.  The idea is to find prizes that bring some fun to fall.  Details below!

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Hallohop Giveaway Hop — SIGN UP #bloggers join us!

#Hallohop giveaway sign ups open - join us! savingsinseconds.com

Join us for the fourth annual Hallohop Giveaway Hop hosted by Savings in Seconds.  This is an open themed hop so get creative.  The idea is to help our readers celebrate Halloween with treats of all kinds.    Details below! [Read more…]

Award Winning Giveaway Hop Sign-ups – July 3-17

#AwardWinning2016 #giveaway hop signup - savingsinseconds.com July 3-17

Join us for the fourth annual Award Winning Giveaway Hop hosted by Savings in Seconds.  This is an open themed hop so get creative.  The idea is to find award winning prizes – so many choices!    Details below! [Read more…]

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