Books, Baking & Beyond

Infographic: The Economy of Star Wars

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:20:15 +0000

My husband talked me into going to see The Phantom Menace in 3D last weekend. We arrived extra early to make sure we got decent seats, and as we waited it was interesting to see all the different ages and types of people that came in. It’s really kind of amazing that the Star Wars [...]

Review: Plain Wisdom by Cindy Woodsmall and Miriam Flaud

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:22:24 +0000

Since I started reviewing books for publishers like Tyndale, Revell Books and Waterbrook Multnomah, I’ve been reading a lot of Amish fiction. I enjoy learning about their Plain lifestyle and the challenges they face in an increasingly technology-dependent world. And how, despite the obvious differences, the struggles the characters face in daily life and their Christian walks [...]

Get Chasing Mona Lisa FREE – Today only! {2/20}

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:34:30 +0000

Today, February 20th, Revell Books is giving away FREE e-copies of the newly released Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey! I had the opportunity to read and review this book a few weeks ago, and I definitely recommend it! It is August 1944 and Paris is on the cusp of liberation. As the soldiers [...]

Infographic: A World without Wikipedia

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:54:40 +0000

It’s been a month since the internet censorship bills, SOPA & PIPA, sparked the largest online protest in history. Petitions were signed by millions. Over 4 million emails and 8 million phone calls flooded the offices of senators that supported the bills. And thousands of websites participated in the strike by “going dark” for the day. In [...]

Swagbucks Birthday Bash: Win $1000!

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:52:43 +0000

Swagbucks, the best place on the web to earn FREE stuff, is celebrating their 4th birthday this month! They’re always coming up with new ways to win, but this prize beats them all – they’re giving away FOUR $1000 PRIZES! It’s all part of The Swagbucks Birthday Bash Challenge, and entering to win $1000 is as easy [...]

“100 Comments On My Blog” Event hosted by Blogelina

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:58:13 +0000

Fellow bloggers, have you ever had 100 comments on a single post before? Me either. But that’s going to change. Starting March 1, Blogelina is hosting a week-long “100 Comments On My Blog” Event. Each participating blogger will leave a comment on the other blogs in their group – and in turn will receive 100 comments on [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Please don’t melt

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:14:54 +0000

Check out previous Wordless Wednesday posts here.

Review + Giveaway: First Date by Krista McGee

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s hard to believe it’s already the middle of February. It’s almost been a month since my Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway, so I’m ready for another one! One lucky reader will receive a copy of First Date by Krista McGee, the perfect book to celebrate the year’s most romantic holiday. You can enter to win via [...]

Valentine’s Day Crafts: Paper Airplane Love Notes

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:35:09 +0000

From CountryLiving.com: Paper Airplane Love Notes Give your love notes a lift. Take an aerial approach to letter writing with pint-size paper airplanes. CL contributing editor Cathe Holden designed this high-flying stationery. All you have to do? Print out a copy of the 8″W x 11″L PDF, jot down a note, then cut off the attached folding instructions [...]

New Life Church Grand Opening, Part 2

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:19:44 +0000

Last week in New Life Church Grand Opening, Part 1, I shared a little bit about one of the cakes I made for our new church’s first official service. But since not everyone likes plain old vanilla (although it is my favorite), I also baked and decorated a chocolate cake. Like the first cake, the [...]