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Romance is no new topic to novels.  It’s a huge draw for stories of all types — whether it’s action, drama, or even horror.  My personal preference is “clean” romance.  I like to have a little to the imagination rather than have everything spelled out for me, if you please.  Young adult romance is also a favorite.  The books from this genre tend to hold my attention in more ways than just the romance.  Here are some of the February new releases that have me clicking “add to wishlist” — what’s on your wishlist? One lucky reader will win a book of choice, up to $15.

I’m very anxious to get my hands on Salt to the Sea. This WWII story is based on a historic event that I’ve never heard of.  The reviews are excellent, and I like the idea of the story being told from 4 different perspectives. One of the characters writes love letters home to his girl…..so touching.  It’s on my wishlist, what about you?  [Read more…]

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Communication issues with a tween are tough enough. Add the cell phone battle, and you might as well wave a white flag.  With the many after school activities and weekend sleepovers that take place, a cell phone for my daughter became a necessity.  She had a small “emergency” phone but it didn’t work well, so she never used it.  It was definitely time to upgrade.  We didn’t want to let a bad cell phone connection to keep her from being able to contact us if there was an emergency.  When she asked me if she could have an iPhone from Verizon — just like mine — I said YES.  Since I’d initially opened my new customer account online, I knew that the site was reliable and user-friendly.  I was really surprised at how easy (and quick!) the online ordering process was.   Lucky for us, Verizon made it super easy and affordable to add another line.  My daughter inherited my gently loved smartphone, and I got to purchase a new iPhone 6.   Through 2/29, new customers can receive up to $50 off select smartphones with coupon code COUPONVZW.  Take a look at all the options! Which smartphone would you like to get with this discount?  [Read more…]

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There comes a point in the snow day where everyone is too cold or tired to play outside.  That’s a great moment to pull out the puzzles and get to work!  The whole family can get involved, or the puzzle fun can be a quiet pastime to enjoy on your own.  Enter to win a puzzle of your choice in this giveaway!

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I love having a variety of Bible storybooks all around the house.  Just like novels and magazines, there are different moods that we satisfy with each type of storybook.  My kids like to read action stories sometimes, and comforting stories at other moments.  The new Bible storybook from Tommy Nelson, I Will Follow Jesus, has a great blend of charming artwork, kid-friendly language, and high-interest story pages.

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After my son was born, I noticed big changes in my hair, skin, and fingernails. I attributed it to being tired or not eating well, but my doctor said it could be a hormonal issue. Since then, I’ve been really interested in reading more about how supplements can help to improve those symptoms. Some of you may suffer from the same problem. So when Collagen Complete contacted me with an offer to give one reader a 2-month supply of their product, I told them YES!

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