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Spiritus by Dana Michelle Burnett - EBook Giveaway

2012-01-27T17:09:00.000-05:00

I love being a book reviewer. Beside the awesome free reads (and believe me, this is great), there are some awesome writers who become favorite, go to authors when I am looking for a book, a gift, or during girlfriend discussions. In the past few years as a reviewer, I have read some awesome books. Books that may never have been on my radar, and that would have been a shame because I have

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse Giveaway

2012-01-26T23:14:00.001-05:00

The Natural Dentist was created by a dentist! Doesn't that just say it all! We hear more and more how much our oral health contributes to our overall health. As a mom, I want to be around as long as possible for my children. I want to take care of myself the best I can and if using a rinse on my teeth can help me, I am soooo there. Gingivitis is due to the long-term effects of plaque deposits

Dr. Seuss' And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Now An App

2012-01-26T13:17:00.001-05:00

App books are a great way to keep kids busy especially when you really need them to be occupied like waiting rooms, school assemblys, doctor visits, etc., Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, instantly captivated parents and children when it arrived in bookstores in 1937. Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, you can enjoy this pivotal story as an

Winner Announcements, Did you win? January 21, 2011

2012-01-26T12:42:00.000-05:00

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The Mother's of Reinvention A Must Read for Women!

2012-01-26T12:14:00.000-05:00

The Mothers of Reinvention Reclaim Your Identity, Unleash Your Potential, Love Your Life By Jennifer Pate and Barbara Machen Published by Vanguard Press January 3, 2012; $15.99 US/$18.50 CAN; 978-1-59315-683-1 Description Since we launched our show "Jen and Barb, Mom Life" more than four years ago, the number one question moms have asked us is, "How did you guys do that?" The subtext was not

Silhoutte My Family Generator

2012-01-25T17:29:00.000-05:00

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It's Wednesday Morning And My House Is Oddly Quiet

2012-01-25T06:55:00.000-05:00

Usually at this time, Handsome is already sitting at the computer watching Wipe Out videos on You Tube. Obviously he needs sleep! He never sleeps this late. Part of me wants to check on him but I am sure he is fine and will be up anytime now. Walking in would mean waking him. There is something about this time of the day, when you are completely alone but not! After the kids came, there is never

We Can All Have Perfect Skin If We Follow A Few Rules

2012-01-24T15:36:00.000-05:00

Skin Rules Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist By Debra Jaliman, M.D. Published by St. Martin's Press March 13, 2012; $22.99 US/$26.50 CAN; 978-1250000958 Pre-Order on Amazon Description The only skin book you'll ever need -- whether you're 16 or 60 -- from New York City's top dermatologist to the stars Skin Rules is a short, concise, and practical instruction manual from a

Looking For Some New Bands To Obsess Over? Rosie and Me!

2012-01-24T15:13:00.000-05:00

SXSW is right around the corner, and it is already time to start discovering your new favorite bands for 2012. Look no further, as we have the answer right here in front of you! Meet the infectious, and sensational, ROSIE AND ME, an act that will catch your attention immediately. Hailing from Southern Brazil, the five-piece band fronted by Rosanne Machado, draws inspiration from their culture as

So Excited to See Chronicle

2012-01-24T14:45:00.000-05:00

Have you seen the commercial for Chronicle? It looks awesome! Disclaimer: Posted with permission. Chronicle is a 20 Century Fox Movie. I received no monetary compensation for posting.

Mama, I Want To Sing on DVD This Valentine's Day + A GIVEAWAY-3 WINNERS

2012-01-24T01:03:00.000-05:00

ON THE ROAD TO SUPERSTARDOM,A YOUNG STARLET MUST FIND HER WAY HOME Win A Copy of MAMA, I WANT TO SING! Which Releases on DVD February 14th A story about faith, family, and the power of love, MAMA, I WANT TO SING smashes onto DVD February 14 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Adapted from the hit off-Broadway musical, MAMA, I WANT TO SING brings down the house with electrifying

The Big Year DVD Giveaway

2012-01-23T16:35:00.000-05:00

WHEN IT COMES TO COMEDY…NO GAME NO FOWL Comedic Icons Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson Star in the Hilarious Outdoor Adventure Coming to Blu-ray and DVD January 31! Let the fowl play begin! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the story of a competitive trio who quickly turn a simple quest into the ultimate competition when THE BIG YEAR spreads its wings on Blu-ray and DVD

More Than Words Can Say by Robert Barclay

2012-01-23T15:01:00.000-05:00

2012 is shaping up to be a great year as far as books go. I am really in reader heaven. So far every book I have read this month has really been worth my time! More Than Words Can Say is one of those books I will mention to my friends as a must read. From the author of If Wishes Were Horses comes a novel of long-buried secrets and self-discovery, showing us that sometimes what goes unsaid is

Color Carnival Sunday #15

2012-01-22T18:26:00.000-05:00

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Spin A Novel by Catherine McKenzie Out on Feb 7

2012-01-22T18:22:00.001-05:00

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Bad Kitty Book & CD Read by Vanessa Williams

2012-01-22T15:10:00.000-05:00

Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel is about a Kitty who doesn't want to bad she can't help it. When her family runs out of her favorite food and offers her vegetables, she goes out of her way to show them how upset she is. She doesn't like Asparagus, beets, or cauliflower and so on. She than goes on to alphabetically show everyone her distaste. She ate her masters homework, bit grandma, clawed the

365 Day Challenge - Playing Catch Up 15-19

2012-01-21T14:40:00.000-05:00

Ugh...the last day I posted a photo for my 365 Challenge and I am already behind. A stomach bug forced me to put the breaks on for 2 days and now while it has been over for 2 days. It is not completely 100% back to normal yet. So, I am a little behind on everything. Yesterday I spent about 4 hours catching up on posts and another 2 catching up on emails. Ahhhh....I hate being behind in anything.

The Second City Presents : BuzzKill starring Daniel Raymont

2012-01-21T12:32:00.000-05:00

BuzzKill Ray Wyatt, a once promising screenwriter, refuses to "sell out" and get a job in advertising much to the dismay of his girlfriend Sara. Just when he is about to write the ending to his own life, he gets a break from an enthused LA producer who wants to meet with him in one week about his new script, "Great Shame." With little money to spare, Ray loads up his beat-up car, leaves New

Simone Dinnerstein's Classical Piano Style Music Makes You Smile

2012-01-21T01:17:00.002-05:00

Personally, my family loves classical music from my husband, down to my daughter. It is something we have always been into and the kids listened to it before they were even out of the womb. Yup, I was one of those people who put headphones on my stomach. I did it more with my son than my daughter, it was harder when my son who was toddling to let me lie down with headphones on my belly. This is

All Aboard The Dinosaur Train for Some New Episodes

2012-01-21T00:56:00.002-05:00

DINOSAUR TRAIN’S NEW “WEATHER WEEK” EPISODES AIR THIS FEBRUARY ON PBS KIDS “Weather Week” Episodes Explore Earthquakes, Forest Fires, Droughts and Hurricanes HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (January 19, 2012) - The PBS KIDS® EMMY®-nominated animated children’s series DINOSAUR TRAIN®, will premiere new episodes February 6-10, 2012 on PBS KIDS to educate preschoolers all about how earthquakes, forest fires,

Crash Into You by Roni Loren - Blog Tour and Giveaway + GUEST POST

2012-01-20T04:00:00.003-05:00

Brynn LeBreck has dedicated herself to helping women in crisis, but she never imagined how personal her work would get, or where it would take her. Her younger sister is missing, suspected to be hiding from cops and criminals alike at a highly secretive BDSM retreat—a place where the elite escape to play out their most extreme sexual fantasies. To find her Brynn must go undercover as a sexual

Winner Announcements, Did you win? January 21, 2011

2012-01-20T03:31:00.000-05:00

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300 Very Short Stories by Sean Hill

2012-01-20T02:35:00.002-05:00

I received an email the other day that stated: As we all know, sometimes less is actually more. And that couldn’t ring more true for “Very Short Stories,” a new book featuring 300 bite-size works of fiction. Based on the popular Twitter feed @VeryShortStory (which boasts nearly 100,000 followers), these powerful 140-character tales of love, life, death and everything in between conjure an

The Big Year Shares A Beginner's Guide to Birding

2012-01-20T02:17:00.000-05:00

Beginners’ Guide to Birding Comedic Icons Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson Star in the Hilarious Outdoor Adventure Coming to Blu-ray and DVD January 31! Was your New Year’s resolution a pact to yourself to get outdoors and make 2012 your Big Year? In this beginner’s guide we’ll direct you to where you can find online field guides, deals on binoculars, regional checklists and new birding

PROMOTING OCEAN-FRIENDLY SEAFOOD WITH A SMILE

2012-01-20T02:13:00.000-05:00

Social Media Movement Connects Smart Seafood Choices at Home with Responsible Choices for the Ocean –From coast to coast, eight North American ocean conservation organizations have teamed up to launch Be Happy, an online community for seafood-loving families to put their best fish faces forward, while learning more about sustainable seafood. When fish are caught or farmed in ways that protect