What I wore to my high school reunion

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Gathering of Sisters – A Year with My Old Order Mennonite Family by Darla Weaver @Herald_Press

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And I thought my life was busy!  Gathering of Sisters by Darla Weaver has all the charm of Amish fiction, spiced up by the knowledge that these stories come from real people.  Beyond family, these characters are friends.  Their love shines through on every page. [Read more…]

How would you spend $250 Paypal Cash?

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Fall is a busy time of year for us!  We get a slight breather after the beginning of the school year, then we get hit with a wave of family celebrations.  My husband, sister, and mother in law all have autumn birthdays.  Just when those breeze by, we’re preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Whew!  An extra $250 Paypal Cash would come in handy.  How would you spend some extra money?

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Fallen Leaves by Tessa Emily Hall Blog Tour

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Anxiety is a term I never heard when I was a teen, but it’s a current term these days.  Some students work hard to maintain good grades, hold down part-time jobs, or deal with parents who have fallen into substance abuse.  Any of those issues could be anxiety inducing!  [Read more…]

The Dry by Jane Harper

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This was a busy weekend!  My husband had a doctor’s appointment at Vanderbilt, which is about 5 hours away from us, so we drove down early to make sure we were there on time.  We stayed at Nashville Shores campground which is right on Priest Lake. Such a beautiful setting!  The waterpark was closed, but sitting by the lake was still wonderful.  My daughter and I got to visit Parnassus Books — which is now a must-do on every Nashville trip — and I treated myself to a book that’s been on my list for a while.

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Ovation Brands partners with The Treehouse Series Family Night

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They’re at it again!  Ovation Brands’ portfolio of restaurants – Old Country Buffet, Ryan’s, Hometown Buffet, Country Buffet – and Furr’s Fresh Buffet just announced a new Family Night promotion. This time, they’re featuring the popular children’s books The Treehouse Series.  Check it out on Goodreads!  The series follows two friends, Andy and Terry, who live in an amazing treehouse and go on some wild adventures.  Adding new levels to their treehouse means there’s always a new experience awaiting them. [Read more…]

Make custom stickers and more at StickerYou

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If you’ve visited my blog before, you know that I often give away the ARC books I receive.  When sharing blog goodies, I’ve frequently wished for a pretty way to mark these items.  StickerYou contacted me about doing a giveaway for them, which was the perfect opportunity to have custom logo stickers made!

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DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis DVD and digital

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This fall, don’t just settle for a DC costume at Halloween.  Add the new DC Super Hero Girls DVD to your video library!  In Legends of Atlantis, the super hero high school students must work together to right the world’s wrongs. [Read more…]

Summer Plans and Other Disasters, by Karin Beery from Elk Lake Publishing, Inc

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Let’s just start the review with this information. Chapter One introduces the reader to Callie, her big brother Jack, and the fact that Jack’s best friend Ryan would be using the spare room all summer.  See where we’re going with this?  [Read more…]

Floral Simplicity scented sachets for fall

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I’m struggling to accept that fall is already here. It feels like I just bought the kids’ summer clothes!  If you’re like me and having a hard time with autumn’s arrival, check out these fragrant sachets from Floral Simplicity.

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