Archive for February 2014
I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up…
You know that commercial where the woman is on the floor and she is saying, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.”? Well…..I’m not the age of the women in that commercial, but it has happened to me. A couple days ago I was getting in the shower and completely slipped and fell, half in…
Read MoreBook Review: Calling Me Home By Julie Kibler
CALLING ME HOME By: Julie Kibler Published: February 12, 2013 Fiction If I could, I would give Julie Kibler an Oscar, a high five, a hug, and a round of applause for her debut novel. It really was a truly wonderful book and I am happy to share it with you. In CALLING ME HOME,…
Read MoreBook Review: A Fall of Marigolds By Susan Meissner
A FALL OF MARIGOLDS By: Susan Meissner Published: February 4, 2014 Fiction So many of the books I have read lately take a story from the past and merge it with the present. I have loved how it was done in other novels like ORPHAN TRAIN, THE STORYTELLER, and CALLING ME HOME and this one…
Read MoreBook Spotlight: Above All Things By Tanis Rideout
ABOVE ALL THINGS By: Tanis Rideout Published: June 19,2012 Berkley Trade Reprint February 2014 Fiction Sadly, I can’t get to every single book I want to read. But, there are some books that sound so intriguing that I want to tell you about them. ABOVE ALL THINGS is one of those books. “Amazing”, “Beautifully written”,…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration – LOVE
Since February is the month of LOVE, I wanted to share my favorite quotes on LOVE from the Bible every Monday. May you feel God’s LOVE today! 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Read MoreBook Spotlight and GIVEAWAY: The Fever Tree By Jennifer McVeigh
THE FEVER TREE A Novel By: Jennifer McVeigh Published: April 4, 2013 Fiction This seems to be the season for debut authors, and I have another one to share with you today. I am sure we will be hearing more from Jennifer McVeigh in the future. I have started reading THE FEVER TREE and am…
Read MoreBook Review: Run Yourself Skinny By Michael Thomas
RUN YOURSELF SKINNY Lose Weight Fast Without Dieting By: Michael Thomas Published: December 21, 2012 Non-Fiction If you are like me and LOVE to eat, you have to find something that will combat those calories so they don’t end up on your waistline. RUN YOURSELF SKINNY is for those who are looking at beginning a…
Read MoreA Little Monday Inspiration – LOVE
Since February is the month of LOVE, I wanted to share my favorite quotes on LOVE from the Bible every Monday. May you feel God’s LOVE today! 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Read MoreSome Great Romantic and Fun Reads For Your Weekend
Did you receive a gift card to Amazon or a local bookstore for Valentine’s Day? If you are looking for some suggestions for romantic reads this weekend, I have some great ideas! THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS By Vanessa Diffenbaugh I reviewed this book back in September 2001. See my review, HERE. I absolutely LOVED it!…
Read MoreBook Review: 303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games By Kimberly Wechsler
303 KID-APPROVED EXERCISES AND ACTIVE GAMES Ages: 6-8 By: Kimberly Wechsler Published: July 30, 2013 Non-Fiction Kids are spending way too much time indoors, sitting in chairs watching movies and playing video games. Kimberly Weschsler has come up with various exercises and games that will get your kids moving. There are stretches and exercises that…
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