One Hundred Dollar Amazon Gift Card and Book Swag Up For Grabs~ #Awaken Book Tour

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Awaken (The Patronus) Lucy Donovan was supposed to have a weekend of fun in the sun, celebrating her upcoming graduation from college. In a split second, everything changed. A drunk driver ended Lucy’s mortal life. Lucy opens her eyes to a world she never imagined possible and a new destiny: as a Patronus, a guardian [...]

Cozy Up With a Book For a Chance at a 10 Dollar Amazon Gift Card

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I remember reading to my son when he was just a little baby. I had to read fast, and turn the page, or he was on to something else or turning the page for me. Now he loves to read, and he can sit and read huge books like the Harry Potter series, or Eragon. [...]

Fearless Young Adult Book Tour and Kindle G!veaway

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Fearless by Tawdra Kandle Tasmyn Vaughn didn’t expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear other’s thoughts is the least of her worries. Entangled in a web [...]

Bubble Guppies Coloring and Activity Books Available For Pre-Order

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Everyone has been on the hunt for Bubble Guppies toys. I still haven’t found any, but I did find some Bubble Guppy coloring books, sticker books, and water color books. Maybe some toys won’t be far behind? Several of the activity books will be released January 10th, a couple (sticker books) won’t be out until [...]

Forces of Nature: Natural Selection Review and Giveaway

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I love it when I get a book to review that I just can’t put down, and this was one of them. I really enjoyed reading Natural Selection by Elizabeth Sharp. The book is geared toward young teen readers, but is also a fun supernatural read for adults. It’s different from the usual vampire and [...]

The Earth Painter ~Book Review

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There’s something about me you might not know. I looooove to read! I really like to read young adult books, even though I’m no longer a young adult, hah! I think it all started with Harry Potter, then I got hooked on the Twilight series (Although the last book in that series is not for [...]

Free Subscription To BabyTalk Magazine

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Having a baby soon, or know someone who’s having, or has a baby? Right now you can get a free subscription to Baby Talk Magazine! Click here for the details: Baby Talk Magazine Free Subscription I remember getting this magazine when my son was a baby! I used to love browsing through the articles. It [...]

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace For Kids~ Back To School Event Sponsor

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I’m excited to say my sponsor for the Back To School Giveaway Hop is Dave Ramsey with their Financial Peace For Kids Pack! Woot! We’re big fans of Dave Ramsey at our house, so I was super excited to score them as a sponsor for the Back To School Giveaway event going on next week. [...]

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever Available For Pre-Order

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My son is a huge Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan, since he’s just going into junior high himself it’s been the perfect series for him to check out over the last year or so. He’s read all the books that are already on the shelves, and checked out all the movies so far. He’s [...]

Playtime To Bedtime~ The Story of a Father and His Daughter

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I received a copy of Playtime to Bedtime: Memories That Last Forever by Jerome J. Farquharson to take a look at. I have a to tell you I have special place in my heart for bedtime stories. I used to love reading a book or two to my son every night when he was younger. [...]

The World of Smurfs: A Celebration of Tiny Blue Proportions

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There’s a new Smurf children’s book coming out later this summer, to celebrate the new Smurfs 3D movie coming out. The World of Smurfs: A Celebration of Tiny Blue Proportions will be hitting store shelves August 1st. The new book gives an up close and personal look at creating the Smurf’s cartoon and computer generated [...]

Sports Illustrated Kids 3D Sports Blast Book Review

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My son’s a sports fanatic so I jumped at the chance to review Sports Illustrated Kid’s new book 3D Sports Blast I knew my son would love it and I was right. He loves to soak in information about any sport, and this book has given him plenty of information to absorb. But the best [...]

Big Book Of How Book Review

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We’ve had the opportunity to check out The Big Book of How from Time Home Entertainment the last few days at our house. It’s perfect timing for some summer reading for my son. He enjoys reading, and that’s one interest I like to keep fueled. The Big Book of How is loaded with 501 fun [...]

The Night Night Book Review

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I remember the board book days when my son was younger, when we’d curl up every night before bed time and read whichever board book was his current favorite. I miss those days sometimes! Now he’s into horror stories, and science fiction. I get still get a warm and fuzzy feeling when a cute board [...]

ScrapKins Build It Book~ 12 Things You Can Make From Junk Review

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I have a wonderful book to share with you today for Earth Day. It’s ScrapKins Build It Book: 12 Things You Can Make From Junk by Brian Yanish. I’ve had a chance to take a close look at this book over the last few days. We even gave one of the crafts a try. My [...]

5 Fun Easter Counting Books

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It’s always more fun to learn when you’re learning about the world around you. I get the opportunity to hang out in the classroom from time to time, and while I’m there I always try to check out the books and toys the kids are playing with. I was just in one of my favorite [...]

The Fairies Cookbook

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I was at my son’s book fair a couple months ago, and a cookbook caught my eye. Not something unusual, many cookbooks catch my eye. My husband says it’s an addiction. The Fairies Cookbook, by Barbera Beery is an adorable book inside and out. If you have a little girl in your life, or you’re [...]

Cooking Light Complete Cookbook

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I recently had the opportunity to preview the new Cooking Light Complete Cookbook: A Fresh New Way to Cook from Oxmoor House.  I was very impressed. It has over 1200 recipes, and 600+ photos. It has cakes, cookies, and a complete entertainment section with a countdown to your party. Their checklist can help you plan [...]

Cupcake Fun With Hello Cupcake!

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Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make by Alan Richardson and Karen Tack puts the fun into making cupcakes. I’m all for fun and easy cupcakes, and this book tells you how to do both. This books loaded with beautiful color photos, and great instructions. You don’t have to be a skilled cake decorator [...]