Archive for November 2013
Book Review: Orphan Train By Christina Baker Kline
ORPHAN TRAIN: A NOVEL By: Christina Baker Kline Published: April 2, 2013 I had been hearing how wonderful this book was, but I didn’t realize how wonderful until I began reading it. If I could have shut out the rest of the world and read it in one sitting, I would have. ORPHAN TRAIN shifts…
Read MoreBook Spotlight: Mommy Couldn’t Find Her Eyelashes by Mary Jane Fizer Plus AMAZON Giveaway
MOMMY COULDN’T FIND HER EYELASHES Fourty-Four Years in First Grade By: Mary Jane Fizer Published: March 15, 2013 Non-Fiction I wish I had all the time in the world to read, but unfortunately, I have other things that must get done. But, since I work in the school system and have numerous teacher friends, I…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration – Move-mber
The first person you have to inspire every day is yourself. Running will do that. Marc Parent As part my challenge to MOVE every day in November, I have named the month Move-mber. I’m not part of a challenge with anyone else, this is just something to inspire me and challenge me to make changes…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Review: An Ordinary Toad’s Extraordinary Night By Joanne McGonagle
AN ORDINARY TOAD’S EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT By: Joanne McGonagle Illustrated by Rachael Mahaffey Published: May 17, 2013 This is the story of a young toad named Andrew, pondering whether his life would be more interesting had he been hatched a frog. Andrew decides to take his first solo hop to ask his grandpa some questions about…
Read MoreMemory Verse for the Week
This week I chose a verse that is one of my favorites and yet one I need to be reminded of on an hourly basis. I rush through each task without really absorbing what I am doing, what I am reading, what I am saying or hearing and am always thinking about the next thing.…
Read MoreMotivated Moms Planner Winner
Using Random.org, I have chosen a winner from all the entries in my google form. Thanks to all of you for entering and telling me how you found out about the giveaway. I showed that all my forms of marketing are important. Today’s winner found me from a giveaway linky on another blog! Random…
Read MoreBook Review: The Vintage Teacup Club By Vanessa Greene
THE VINTAGE TEACUP CLUB A Novel By: Vanessa Greene Published: November 5, 2013 Fiction In this debut novel by Vanessa Greene, we are swept away to England for a touching story of friendship and how a vintage teacup can bring three women together for a lifetime. The story begins with Jenny, a bride-to-be in search…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration – Move-mber
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great. Kara Goucher, American Long-Distance Runner I think this fits so well with my 3 words of inspiration – Patience, Perseverance, and Positivity. Nothing happens all at once and nothing comes without hard work. Keep working at your goals, checking off the…
Read MoreMemory Verse of the Week
This week I chose an favorite and one I need to not only reflect on, but do. Psalms 46:10 NIV Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Life is busy and quiet time for yourself and with God seem to…
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