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Book of the Week: Cargo of Coffins

2013-06-13T08:38:00.001-06:00

Cargo of Coffins by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: He was the last man Lars Marlin had expected to see in Rio de Janeiro—and it took all of his willpower not to slay him on the spot. Paco Corvino was a smooth-talking and slippery con man, a contraband runner, and escaped convict . . . not to mention murderer. He also was the man solely responsible for changing Captain Lars Marlin into

Deflect-O Cube Office Desk Organizers - Shoplet Review #shopletreviews

2013-06-12T16:01:00.003-06:00

As many of you know, I have been reviewing for Shoplet.com for quite some time now, and have introduced you to so many wonderful items. This time, they sent me four different Deflect-O Desk Cubes to review. Since Shoplet is my one stop shop for office supplies, I knew these too were going to be some amazing products! The four Deflect-O Desk Cubes I received are: Deflect-o Two Drawer Cube

Book of the Week: Spy Killer

2013-06-06T09:20:00.000-06:00

Spy Killer by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Kurt Reid may be innocent of the murder he's charged with (and of grand larceny, for that matter), but he's got no time to be thrown in jail and defend himself. Instead, Reid flees to pre-Communist China and Shanghai, the exotic city of mystery and death. Reid takes refuge in a tea house where he meets White Russian Varinka Savischna, whom he

Sea Sparkles Mermaid Dolls by Aurora - Review and Giveaway - Ends 6/17

2013-05-30T10:09:00.002-06:00

New this year to the Aurora World line of dolls are the Sea Sparkles Mermaid Dolls. Being a huge fan of Aurora, I was excited when I was given a chance to review an 18" Marinna, one of the Sea Sparkle Dolls, as I new the quality would be like no other. As soon as my Sea Sparkles Doll arrived, I was impressed with how soft she was, and how silky her long and colorful fin was. Her long

Book of the Week: Wind-Gone-Mad

2013-05-30T08:42:00.000-06:00

Wind-Gone-Mad by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: In a tale played out during the last days of pre-World War II China and the rise of Communism, Jim Dahlgren, representative of the Amalgamated Aeronautical Company, has had enough of the fatalistic brand of diplomacy from other nations that claim to want a united China, one that can resist invasion from without and treason within—but which

Raising Awareness for Celiac Disease with Udi's Gluten Free Products - Review

2013-05-29T10:56:00.000-06:00

The month of May is National Celiac Awareness Month. It is so important to raise awareness and spread the word about Celiac Disease, as may people do not even know they have it. Many of the symptoms are the same as IBS and Chron's, which is why it can be miss diagnosed. In fact 85% of suffers, go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed. With Celiac, there is no cure, but studies have found that one can

Book of the Week: Under the Diehard Brand

2013-05-23T08:13:00.000-06:00

Under the Diehard Brand By L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: When Lee Thompson is making the long journey from Texas to Montana to see his aging father, he gets wind of the fact that the old man, one Sheriff Diehard Thompson, is losing control over Wolf River's town troublemakers. So, Lee decides to step in. Lee's choice is a tough one, as the rule of law and his father's reputation hang in the

And the Winners Are......

2013-05-22T15:51:00.001-06:00

The winners of the Writers of the Future giveaway are..... #148 Michelle W. #48 Amy S. #156 Trisha R. Congrats to you all!! All three of the winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner(s) will be drawn!

Ash City Ladies Climate Core365 Jacket - Review #ShopletReviews

2013-05-18T12:16:00.000-06:00

Shoplet.com not only has amazing office supplies, but they also carry so amazing apparel by Ash City as well. They recently sent me their Ash City Ladies Climate Core365 Jacket to review, and I must say how impressed I was. After all, I have only known about their office products, so to find out that you can conveniently shop for apparel too, I was amazed! The Ash City Ladies Climate Core365

Book of the Week: The Sky-Crasher

2013-05-16T10:45:00.000-06:00

The Sky-Crasher by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Caution is a second-generation ace pilot desperately trying to bury his past and the memories of his father—a daredevil barnstormer who perished trying to wow crowds and killed Caution's mother from the shock. Now Caution has worked his way up the ladder as an ultra-efficient, ultra-conservative general manager of a small airline struggling to

And the Winner is.....

2013-05-13T09:11:00.002-06:00

The winner of the Mustache Cookie Cutter Set is..... #461 Mayla M. Congrats!! Mayla has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be drawn.

Book of the Week: Hostage to Death

2013-05-09T09:18:00.001-06:00

Hostage to Death by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Legionnaire Bill Reilly was given specific orders to guard a railroad station where nightly trains carrying Spanish supplies and troops pass by. He would have done so had it not been for a severed hand that arrived in his camp. The grizzled token carried a taunting message from a renegade Berber chieftain, claiming capture of an Englishwoman

Book of the Week: Yukon Madness

2013-05-02T08:27:00.000-06:00

Yukon Madness by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Itauk the Madman has spread death to the Yukon, throwing the bodies of his victims to his sled team of twelve wolves. Tracking him down are Canadian Mountie Tommy McKenna and his partner Simmons. But when the pair separate to hunt for food, Itauk attacks Simmons and lets his wolves make an unmentionable feast that Tommy later discovers on his

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers and Illustrators of the Future - The 29th Annual Event - Book Review and Giveaway - 3 Winners - Ends 5/20

2013-04-29T12:57:00.000-06:00

As many of you know, L. Ron Hubbard is one of the most successful writers of all time, writing more than 135 short stories, novellas and novels, and selling over fifty million copies to date. Knowing first hand the difficulties a writer goes through in trying to become successful, Hubbard took on the role as a mentor to new writers. Always believing in the philosophy of "paying it forward",

Book of the Week: Sea Fangs

2013-04-25T07:42:00.000-06:00

Sea Fangs by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Sailor Bob Sherman has his hands full trying to save the ocean yacht Bonito from capsizing in hurricane waters off Venezuela's coast—no thanks to the know-it-all attitude and incompetence of the vessel's captain. Sherman's rugged good looks and seafaring skills at least bring him the attentions of Phyllis Marmion, a raven-haired beauty and daughter

FuzzyInk.com Mustache Cookie Cutter Set - Review and Giveaway - Ends 5/9

2013-04-24T13:44:00.001-06:00

One of my favorite things to do is bake cookies with my kids. Not the quick, ready to bake dough, I mean rolling out some dough and using some fun-shaped cookie cutters that will brighten any cookie lover's day. I actually enjoy looking for new and different cookie cutters that will make people laugh as well as enjoy every bite. So when Fuzzy Ink sent me a set of their Mustache Cookie Cutters

Tops Collective Idea Journal, Notebooks, & Cornell Note Taking System Legal Pads - Shoplet Review #shopletreviews

2013-04-23T18:34:00.000-06:00

As many of you know, I have been reviewing for Shoplet.com for quite some time now, and have introduced you to so many wonderful items. This time, they sent me a Tops Collective Idea Journal, a Tops Collective Idea Notebooks, and two Tops Cornell Note Taking System Legal Pads to review. Since Shoplet is my one stop shop for office supplies, I knew these too were going to be some amazing

Udi's Gluten Free Breads - Review PLUS a Grilled Onion & Cheese Sandwich Recipe

2013-04-21T15:16:00.000-06:00

Though I personally do not need to eat gluten free foods, I actually prefer to. So when Udi's, the #1 gluten free baked goods brand, sent me a selection of their gluten free breads to try for myself, I couldn't wait to see not only how they all tasted, but what I could create using these amazing Gluten Free Products. Here are all of the delicious breads they sent me: Whole Grain Bread

Book of the Week: Golden Hell

2013-04-18T09:01:00.000-06:00

Golden Hell by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: An American mining engineer, Captain Humbert Reynolds, has gold fever—an elusive ailment that cloaks rational thought and drives men across endless plains and daunting mountain peaks to seek their quarry. Ignoring all warnings and signs of treachery, Reynolds travels to the barren expanses of the Gobi Desert in search of the glittery gold. Captured

Book of the Week: Destiny's Drum

2013-04-11T10:14:00.000-06:00

Destiny's Drum by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: When former captain of this army and that, Phil Sheridan, lands on the shore of the forgotten Indonesian island of Kamling—jewel of the Banda Sea—he's captured instead of welcomed by warriors of a primitive and bloodthirsty tribe. Marched to the natives' camp, he meets Jose Emanuel Batista—one-time slave trafficker, long-time murderer, and now

Book of the Week: All Frontiers Are Jealous

2013-04-04T09:32:00.000-06:00

All Frontiers Are Jealous by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: American engineer Dan Courtney is surveying the route of the Sudan Railway in Africa, linking the Uganda Railway with the Anglo-Egyptian Railroad—a project that seems doomed to fail. When he finds that a young American woman has been kidnapped by the most feared tribe on the continent, the Dinkas, it lands him in an action-swept,

Spring Recipes - Creamy Spring Soup for Two - #Recipe

2013-04-02T15:29:00.000-06:00

Creamy Spring Soup for Two Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 Can (14 1/2 oz) of Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth 4 Fresh Asparagus Spears, Cut into 2-inch pieces 4 Baby Carrots, Julienned 1/2 Celery Rib, Chopped 1 Green Onion, Chopped Dash of Garlic Powder, Dash of Pepper 3/4 Cup Cooked Elbow Macaroni 1 Can (5 1/2 oz) of Evaporated Milk 3/4 Cup Fresh Baby Spinach Directions

Book of the Week: The Trail of the Red Diamonds

2013-03-28T07:57:00.000-06:00

The Trail of the Red Diamonds by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Most copies of The Travels of Marco Polo leave out a great deal and are difficult to decipher. Yet when one original manuscript lands in the hands of Lieutenant Jonathan Daly, he's able to translate the tale well enough to discover the trail to a chest of fabulous red stones buried with the long-dead Emperor of China, Kubla Kahn.

Book of the Week: Hurtling Wings

2013-03-21T09:07:00.000-06:00

Hurtling Wings by L. Ron Hubbard Book Synopsis: Speed Kyle's company builds the best planes around, but now he's over-extended and needs a quick infusion of cash to save it. His fate rests on the aviation skills of Cal Bradley, daredevil racer and test pilot, whom he asks to fly for him at the upcoming National Air Meet. The prize? Awarding of lucrative contracts for plane construction and

Super Easy Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs - "Recipe"

2013-03-19T13:12:00.000-06:00

Every year, many of us spend the evening before Easter dying eggs the same, boring colors. Sure you can buy the special kits to add new looks to your eggs, but with my experience, those easy-to-so kits, aren't that easy at all. So I went on a hunt of my won, not an egg hunt, but a hunt online for an easy, and cool way to add some pizazz to our eggs this. I came across this actually easy-to-do