About The Book Ralphie Mix, at age of six, didn't want to go to bed. Join Ralphie and national bestselling author and illustrator Marianne Richmond in an endearing bedtime routine that will charm you night after night. Six year old Ralphie invents every excuse to delay his bedtime. His perceptive mom, however, sees his stalling as her invitation to engage Ralphie in a silly series of kisses, hugs, pinches and pokes - all inspired by his favorite animals and each leaving the twosome in a heap … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love Giveaway + recipe
March 8, 2012 By 22 Comments
About The Book 101 Stories Celebrating Special Times with Family and Friends... and Recipes Too! Food is an expression of love — both the romantic kind and the comforting kind between family and friends. With its savory, sweet, and sometimes spicy stories, this delightful collection will sprinkle in laughs, warm hearts of readers, and stir up memories that certain aromas and tastes always bring. Readers will relish the stories on how love and food together played a flavorful part in life. … [Read more...]
Isabella: Girl on the Go by Jennifer Fosberry – Review and Giveaway
March 5, 2012 By 37 Comments
I am really excited to tell you all about my kids' new favorite bedtime story. Have you all had the chance to become acquainted with Isabella and her many adventures? If not, then what are you waiting for?! Isabella: Girl on the Go by Jennifer Fosberry is a new book based on Fosberry's best-selling Isabella series. Isabella is a precocious little girl with a hugeimagination. She pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places (like the desert and pyramids of … [Read more...]
Touchtile Reading System from Learning Link Technologies – Review and Giveaway
March 3, 2012 By 7 Comments
As some of you probably know, I have been extremely busy lately with my latest community-based mission. I am working with a group of teachers to try to start a charter school in my area. Although I am not a teacher myself, my work with this school has made me incredibly interested in educational philosophies, brain research, and the process of learning. Not only that, like many of you I am also a mom. My son Johnathon is six and he is incredibly smart. He can already do basic … [Read more...]
The Art of Marriage Ops & Giveaway
March 2, 2012 By 27 Comments
We’re really excited to present The Art of Marriage Ops blog App. Earlier this year we had a small outreach to help military families strengthen their marriages when they return home from service with Finally Home To A Family. Now, due to the overwhelming response, we’ve decided to expand our outreach to get the word out so everyone can help! With the The Art of Marriage Ops blog app we all can help the men and women who have defended our country strengthen their marriages! What is to … [Read more...]
Leaping Blogs Blog Hop – Pizza Hut GC Giveaway
February 29, 2012 By 80 Comments
Welcome to the Leaping Blogs Blog Hop organized by Savey Spender. Come check out some great giveaways and find some new blogs to read and check out. Every blog has it’s own giveaway so make sure to visit them all! Here at Giveaway Blogdom we would like to make dinner easier for one reader. One US reader will win a $25 Pizza Hut gift card. Entry is simple just head to the rafflecopter form below to get your entries in. … [Read more...]
#Awaken Book Tour + $100 Amazon Gift Card
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Awaken (The Patronus) Lucy Donovan was supposed to have a weekend of fun in the sun, celebrating her upcoming graduation from college. In a split second, everything changed. A drunk driver ended Lucy’s mortal life. Lucy opens her eyes to a world she never imagined possible and a new destiny: as a Patronus, a guardian of spirits. Adjusting to her new role and abilities while negotiating this confusing realm will test her limits and push her further than she ever dreamed she would … [Read more...]
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Review and Giveaway
February 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
As most of you probably know by now - I'm not the world's greatest cook. I don't seem to have a natural knack for it, but I do enjoy trying. In spite of being a mediocre cook (or maybe because of it), I've discovered that I'm a little bit of an ingredient snob. In my experience, the better the ingredients, the better the end product. This holds true in all of my cooking endeavors, but it is especially true when I bake. For instance, about a month ago I tried to back cookies using … [Read more...]
