Bless Their Hearts Mom

Bless Their Little Giveaways Linky: January 31- February 6, 2012

2012-01-31T09:21:00.002-06:00

Book Alert: The Little Rose Special Kindle Edition!

2012-01-30T14:59:00.018-06:00

A Special Invitation for You My friend, Sheri Fink, wrote an incredibly inspiring children's book called The Little Rose. Published last year, her book has been a #1 best-seller for over 30 weeks and is being adapted into a play! (You can see our review HERE) I'm excited to share that The Little Rose is now available in Kindle format! Her beautiful book empowers kids to overcome bullying

Sensa- Update 2 (January)

2012-01-30T13:30:00.001-06:00

My last update for you was basically at 2 weeks in. It has now been 4 weeks, effective today. And I have not changed my mind about Sensa- it is AMAZING. I have not altered my diet by conscious decision- by that I mean I have still been eating fast food and foods that would be deemed high fat, like mac n cheese. HOWEVER, the HOW much I eat has changed drastically! I am not eating the

Pet Peeves....for the Day....

2012-01-30T10:09:00.029-06:00

pics on Sodahead I'm having a 'peevish' weekend, so I felt the need to vent. These are nothing against ANY of my fellow bloggers, just a couple of random ideas, as general.... 1. Email newsletters in LIGHT BLUE/GREEN font. UGH- especially when I'm checking email on my smartphone, these are just hard to read, and while I understand the color may match your blog, THINK complimentary, and

Winners Going to the Parades!

2012-01-29T15:00:00.001-06:00

1. Purex Crystals and Jockey Sportsbra- #46 Stephanie N 2. The Pure in Heart= #33 Diana D and a redraw 2. Love, God and French Cooking- # 82 Marj M Remember to check your spam folders for emails from us! Winners Form- Bless Their Hearts Mom will show in the subject line! Be on the lookout for it. We only send TWO emails to notify you of the win, and you have THREE days to get pack to

Recipe Weekend and Book Review: Our Mother's Recipes by Dorene Sagar and Armin Fedlman

2012-01-29T12:42:00.090-06:00

Welcome to our stop on the Our Mother's Recipes Book Blog Tour! Synopsis: Dorene Sager and Armin Feldman are sister and brother. the idea for the cookbook sprang from the discovery of a treasure trove of their mother’s recipes after she passed away. Add a wonderful cuisine to your everyday meals and special gatherings. Traditional Jewish cooking is flavorful, fun and hearty particularly

Song of the Day!

2012-01-29T08:13:00.000-06:00

Saw this this am and WOW, you go Kelly! THIS is what our girls need to be listening to!

New Year, New Self: Rock n Learn Addition & Subtraction Rock Educational Video

2012-01-28T13:07:00.029-06:00

I just realized this post did not go love a couple of weeks ago, so here it is-better late than never! It's the new year, and as adults, we make goals for ourselves, but what about our kids? Shouldn't we set some goals for them? How about goals that help them where they are deficient? Meaning we, as parents, are there to provide the help our children need, to make them feel better

Video Review: Saving Pelican 895

2012-01-28T11:54:00.001-06:00

I am a product of (probably) too much PBS as a child. When we were young, the only quality kids programming was on PBS, plus a whole lot of British imports. Not too many of my friends watched Monty Python or Masterpiece Theatre or Mystery, as much as our house did! Hence, I have an inate love for a really good documentary. And lo and behold, Kiddo is following along with me! We watched this

Book Review: Dinosaur Mardi Gras By Dianne De Las Casas, Illus. by Marita Gentry

2012-01-28T10:42:00.000-06:00

We previously reviewed a book by Dianne De Las Casas, There's a Dragon in the Library, and I knew Kiddo adored it, so I knew she'd love this one too, when it was offered for review! Synopsis: When carnival time rolls around, these big beasts begin to party. Notoceratops swings and swoons, while Spinosaurus taps his blue suede shoes and Brachiosaurus tosses colorful beads to the crowd below.

Book Review: Ketchup is a Vegetable and Other Lies Moms Tell Themselves by Robin O'Bryant

2012-01-28T03:46:00.054-06:00

Synopsis: "A book about motherhood that will make you nod with recognition, while simultaneously reminding you to schedule a hysterectomy." -Jenny Lawson, The Bloggess "With the humor of Bombeck and the warmth of a best girlfriend, Robin O'Bryant gives every mom permission to not be perfect. The chapter on road-tripping with three tiny children and a flu-stricken husband was one of the

Trop50 True Resolution $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card Giveaway

2012-01-27T11:39:00.044-06:00

_qoptions={qacct:'p-f4QCdDOj56EYA'}; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;img src='http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-f4QCdDOj56EYA.gif' style='display: none;' border='0' height='1' width='1' alt='Quantcast' /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp

Guest Post: The Soundtrack of Our Lives by Elizabeth Ann West

2012-01-27T10:41:00.028-06:00

Today is my final stop in my virtual ebook signing tour. There's been obstacles, triumphs, and mostly an amazing response. When I started this tour, I figured maybe 30 readers would want a signed ebook of CANCELLED (To see what CANCELLED is all about, check out the book trailer here.) Instead, I have 150! One hundred and fifty readers essentially lined up at my table to get an ebook

Winner Loving Purex!

2012-01-27T10:00:00.000-06:00

1. Purex Ultrapacks- #73 Jeanne BT Jeanne has been notified via email. Thanks to everyone who entered! **attention all Purex winners- the company has decided to do one mass mailing on the free coupons, so I do NOT have them yet (we were not informed of this when we all posted our giveaways). As soon as I receive them, they WILL get mailed to you ***

Book Review: Horsekeeping: One Woman's Tale of Barn and Country Life by Roxanne Bok

2012-01-26T13:00:00.044-06:00

Ah, the HORSE book! With all the GIRL POWER this week, you knew there had to be one coming, right? Synopsis: Why would successful urbanites, used to clean, controlled and orderly lives, take on the task of restoring a near collapsing empty barn littered with haphazard and decayed fencing, pastures deep in standing water, and try to turn it into a thriving horse farm? Initially motivated

Product Review: Tropicana Trop50 Juice

2012-01-26T09:50:00.000-06:00

_qoptions={qacct:'p-f4QCdDOj56EYA'}; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;img src='http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-f4QCdDOj56EYA.gif' style='display: none;' border='0' height='1' width='1' alt='Quantcast' /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;

Wordless Wednesday: Cowgirl and a Birthday Party

2012-01-25T14:23:00.000-06:00

Get preschoolers and cowboy hats together and fun WILL be had! That's Kiddo in the purple hat! Especially when they are all classmates, attending a classmate's birthday party, and love playing together anyways! This was the A-Team- keeping B-Team out of 'the house'! Ok, too hot to keep wearing the hat, off to go check out the horse- that she would NOT ride, but wanted

Book Review and Giveaway: Girl Land by Caitlin Flanagan

2012-01-25T12:24:00.076-06:00

Synopsis: Caitlin Flanagan's essays about marriage, sex, and families have sparked national debates. Now she turns her attention to girls: the biological and cultural milestones for girls today, and how they shape a girl's sense of herself. The transition from girl to woman is an experience that has changed radically over the generations: everything from how a girl learns about her period to

Introducing Tropicana Trop 50 and True Resolutions!

2012-01-25T10:02:00.051-06:00

_qoptions={qacct:'p-f4QCdDOj56EYA'}; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;img src='http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-f4QCdDOj56EYA.gif' style='display: none;' border='0' height='1' width='1' alt='Quantcast' /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; Have your heard about the new juices from Tropicana? Their new Trop50 line has the same fruit

Winners on the M Train..............

2012-01-25T09:35:00.004-06:00

The Ms have it today.............. 1. Murder on the Down Low- #14 Anne 2. Mozarella Most Murderous- #111 Claudia N All winners have been notified by email. Thanks to everyone who entered, especially our new readers!

BONUS: The Sneezy Wheezy Day e-book for FREE

2012-01-24T13:18:00.004-06:00

I reviewed The Sneezy Wheezy Day earlier today, and now for a special BONUS! The e-book version of the book will be available as a FREE DOWNLOAD on Amazon all this week, during the blog tour, Jan 23-27! So hurry on over and get the e-book copy, then swing back over and enter to win the hardback edition here on this blog!

Book Review: Growing Great Kids by Kate Battistelli

2012-01-24T12:19:00.037-06:00

Welcome to our stop of the Growing Great Kids Book Blog Tour today! Before I tell you about the author and let you read an excerpt(!!), I wanted to give you my review of the book! Review: Too often we see children that are running households, and parents who need to take control, but who don't. Often, this is at church, or a social function, where we are loath to say anything to the

Book Review and Giveaway: The Sneezy Wheezy Day by Sharon Cramer

2012-01-24T11:12:00.001-06:00

Welcome to our stop on The Sneezy Wheezy Day Book Blog Tour! Synopsis: This is the third installment of the Cougar Cub Tales - an award winning children’s picture book series that follows the adventures of a brother and sister cougar cub. In this book, brother cub isn’t feeling well. As he and sister cub seek help for his cold, they encounter many well-intentioned forest friends who

Bless Their Little Giveaways Linky: January 24- January 30, 2012

2012-01-24T09:21:00.002-06:00

Book Review and Giveaway: Unhallowed Ground by Mel Starr

2012-01-23T06:12:00.026-06:00

I reviewed the previous book in this series, A Trail of Ink, and was quite happy to review this new book! Synopsis: The fourth adventure of Hugh de Singleton, medieval surgeon and detective, finds Hugh investigating what seems to be a suicide of one of the town's scoundrels and his longtime enemy. Though at first reluctant to pursue a mystery that no one else sees, Hugh and and his new

Book Review and Giveaway: Good Table Manners by Maryann B. Sawka

2012-01-22T11:58:00.001-06:00

Welcome! We were supposed to have been yesterday's stop on this World of Ink book blog tour, but due to the wonderful efficiency of the US Post Office, we didn't get our review copy in time! Thanks to the wonderful internet and PDF files, we were able to read it this am, so here's out review a day late! Synopsis: Good Table Manners Made Easy is a quick, easy-to-read resource that

Book Review and Giveaway: Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey

2012-01-21T12:04:00.005-06:00

Welcome to our stop on the Chasing Mona Lisa Blog Tour! Be sure to check out the other sites for more reviews and giveaways! Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey is the continuing story of Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadt (First introduced in The Swiss Courier). This time they are on a relentless quest to save the most famous painting in the world - the Mona Lisa. Synopsis:

Winners Saying Brrrrr!

2012-01-21T09:28:00.000-06:00

1. Affordable Scarves- #3 Holdenj 2. Love, God and French Cooking- #19 Amy S 3. Surviving Your Doctors-#10 Kara D 4. Simple Diet- #22 Ellie All winners have been notified by email. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Book Review: Princess Recovery by Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD.

2012-01-19T12:04:00.067-06:00

Syopsis: Raising independent, confident girls today is not easy – but concerned parents can curb the outside world’s influence on their daughters. With expert child psychologist’s Dr. Hartstein’s unique program, parents can counteract society’s pressure without making their girls live in a bubble. “Princess Recovery” will help parents raise strong, sweet daughters when they: encourage them to

Deal of the Day- twilight Turtles for ONLY $9.99!

2012-01-19T10:57:00.000-06:00

We bought Kiddo one of these Twilight Turtle Constellation Soothing Stars Nightlights, backwhen she was 3, and she LOVED it! We had to use it every night before bed. It's why she loves star gazing! I wish I had bought it for her sooner, as I think it would have really helped when she was a small baby! 1 Sale a Day has them as their Family Daily Deal for ONLY $9.99, plus $4.99 shipping! This

Wordless Wednesday: Mardi Gras Fun

2012-01-18T13:10:00.000-06:00

Aka, how to keep the kids occupied while te adults talk over lunch! Give them a couple of Mardi Gras masks to color and decorate and play with!

Guest Post: Story-Telling: The Perfect Cure for the Winter Blues By Thomas Weck

2012-01-17T12:05:00.000-06:00

Kiddo adores the stories we tell her- I have the horsey stories and Meme has Farmer and Cow stories- and have done for 2 years! So when I was offered this guest post, I definitely wanted to share it with you! This winter try something different with your children to cure the winter blues. Instead of simply reading to them from the books on their shelf, why not come up with your own story?

Bless Their Little Giveaways Linky: January 17- January 23, 2012

2012-01-17T09:29:00.005-06:00

Makin Me Hungry: Recipe Girl

2012-01-16T10:47:00.035-06:00

Ah, Pinterest, how you vex me! All the super duper yummy looking recipes that I add to my virtual recipe box, and hope that I remember to print them out and make them! This Apricot Balsamic Chicken recipe caught my eye and made me want to head on over to and get that recipe! Head on over and meet Lori, and her scrumptious

Updates...........

2012-01-16T07:58:00.007-06:00

I did some tweaking of the blog over the weekend.... Look around and see if you think the layout on the sidebars is better for YOU, the reader. I also posted a 'About Us' page- just click on the coffee cup! Let me know what ya'll think!

Product Review and Giveaway: Purex Cystals and Jockey Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra

2012-01-15T12:24:00.077-06:00

If there is one laundry product I 100% swear by, it is the new Purex crystals laundry softener! Unlike other fabric softeners, you CAN use them on your towels! Our towels have never smelled so great, or been so soft, yet they absorb water like they were new again! In fact, whenever I have a stinky load of any type of clothes, I use the Purex Crystals, knowing that the entire load will be

Book Review and Giveaway: A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard

2012-01-15T10:48:00.000-06:00

Synopsis: When Jaycee Dugard was eleven years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California. She was missing for more than eighteen years, held captive by Phillip Craig and Nancy Garrido, and gave birth to two daughters during her imprisonment. On August 26, 2009, Garrido showed up for a meeting with his parole officer; he brought

Winner Saying OH NO Saints!

2012-01-15T07:37:00.004-06:00

Only one winner this weekend! Aftertaste: #58 Marci C She has been notified by email. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Book Review and Giveaway: The Pure in Heart by Susan Hill

2012-01-14T12:30:00.048-06:00

This is an oldie that I picked up at a book sale and was really impressed with and wanted to share with all of you. I love finding new series to read, and this is a new one for me! Synopsis: The second novel featuring Detective Inspector Simon Serrailler, following The Various Haunts of Men, set in the English Cathedral town of Lafferton. A nine-year-old boy is kidnapped in broad daylight

Product Review and Giveaway: Uncommon Goods Fun Pack and $50 Uncommon Goods Gift Certificate

2012-01-14T11:07:00.101-06:00

When it comes to unique and odd catalogue, and/or companies, I seem to have a knack for finding them. Now their items may not be in my price range, but they always spark creativity and ideas, if nothing else. One of the companies that did fit my criteria, and that I have shopped from for great gifts before is Uncommon Goods. They offer a great selection of modern, creative and enjoyable

Top Shelf Giveaway- January

2012-01-13T12:13:00.019-06:00

Ok, so yes, bad blogger, I thought I had posted this month's Top Shelf Giveaway and just realized yesterday that I hadn't. OOPS big time, but you still have 2 1/2 weeks to enter for this month! We lost 2 books to last months' winners, and added a new one! Remember your comment below the post MUST include the book you want to win, AND your second choice (in case the first winner picked, picks

Sensa Update 1

2012-01-12T16:39:00.004-06:00

I've officially been on Sensa for 10 days. It has been an adjustment, as you sprinkle Sensa on everything.you eat, no matter how small, with the exception of soups andiquids (Sensa dissolves in water/liquid). They claim there is no taste, but to me it a) enhances the flavor spice of the food, like if it is peppery, then with Sensa, it's VERY peppery, and b) it does have a subtle taste.

History Corner: Book Review and Giveaway: Targets of Opportunity by Jeffrey S Stephens

2012-01-12T11:38:00.002-06:00

Knowing recent political history is helpful when reading this book, so we put the review under History Corner this week! Here's another review from hubby! Synopsis: In Targets of Deception, which suspense master Robert K. Tanenbaum called “a fast-paced thriller,”Jeffrey Stephens introduced CIA agent Jordan Sandor, whom bestselling author Steve Alten praised as “terrific.” Now Sandor is

Winners Still Questioning....

2012-01-12T09:47:00.000-06:00

Bad coaching decisions= LOSER, this WE know Les, the entire state of Louisiana has some questions for YOU, that need ANSWERS..... 1. Fill in the Blankie- #198 Livivua C 2. SUper Sneaky Uses- #46 Kimberly D 3. Purex 1. #28 Bekah K 2. #169 Missy L 3. #127 Barbara M 4. Chosen- #55 Missy L

Book Review: Food Allergy and Gluten-Free Weight Loss by Nickie Dumke

2012-01-12T06:13:00.091-06:00

Welcome to our stop on Nickie Dumke's Pump Up Your Book Blog Book Tour! Synopsis: Food Allergy and Gluten-Free Weight Loss answers the question, “Why is it so hard to lose weight?” Because it’s hard to put a puzzle together if you’re missing some of the pieces. We’ve been missing or ignoring the most important pieces in the puzzle of how our bodies determine whether to store or burn fat.

Ok, You DIDN'T Get a Kindle Fire or IPad2 for Christmas....

2012-01-10T15:33:00.000-06:00

So how about winning one instead? To kick off the launch of the new Rafflecopter widget, Rafflecopter is giving erveyone the chance to win an Apple iPad2 or one of two Kindle Fires! How cool is that? And to make it super easy, you can enter RIGHT HERE on this post! So get to entering! /*{literal}

Product Review and Giveaway: Purex UltraPacks Liquid Laundry Detergent

2012-01-10T13:10:00.000-06:00

Have you heard that if you have ALOT of lint in your dryer after one load, then you have used TOO much detergent? It's true! Color me surprised as well! We all want to really CLEAN our clothes, so we get a little heavy handed with the detergent, but the new formulas are made to clean better than the old days, so it's time to learn a new habit, and Purex can help! Enter the new Purex

SUPER Sale Alert! Logitech Wireless (full size) M310 Mouse

2012-01-10T11:52:00.001-06:00

1 Sale a Day has the Logitech Wireless (full size) M310 Mouse With Hand-Friendly Contoured Design, 2.4GHz Connectivity & PC/Mac Compatibility on sale for ONLY $4.99, plus shipping! If you need a new mouse, check it out! This is the one I use! It's available in FOUR colors- hurry before it's gone!

Guest Post: Don’t Give Up! By Pamela Samuels Young

2012-01-10T11:23:00.000-06:00

Yesterday we had the review of Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young, and today she has graced us with a Guest Post! It's really appropriate for this time of year, as we look at things we didn't complete last year, so enjoy! Don’t Give Up! By Pamela Samuels Young It’s a new year and that novel you’ve been working on for months or maybe even years still isn’t finished.

Bless Their Little Giveaways Linky: January 10- January 16, 2012

2012-01-10T09:21:00.007-06:00

Book Review and Giveaway: Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young

2012-01-09T11:23:00.044-06:00

Welcome to my stop today on the Murder on the Down Low, Pump Up Your Book Book Blog Tour! Synopsis: A high-profile lawsuit erupts into chaos, revealing its place in a larger spree of violence in this scandalous tale of lust, lies, and vengeance. A brazen gunman is targeting prominent African American men on the streets of Los Angeles, and police are completely baffled. At the same time,

Book Review and Giveaway: Mozzarella Most Murderous by Nancy Fairbanks

2012-01-08T10:48:00.002-06:00

Synopsis: Carolyn is looking forward to firing up some passion with her husband-and enjoying sumptuous Italian food-in romantic Sorrento, Italy. But an air-traffic controllers' strike strands Jason in Paris with a fascinating female toxicologist and puts him in danger of missing his chemistry conference. So Carolyn's first day is spent sightseeing with a beautiful Italian woman named Paolina,

New Year, New Self: The Simple Diet by James Anderson, MD and Nancy Gustafson, RD- Book Review and Giveaway

2012-01-06T11:56:00.022-06:00

Well we can't have a New Year without a discussion about diets, can we? While I am starting with Sensa, I also want to start eating healthier, and I have heard nothing but great reviews about The Simple Diet, so I was quite happy to review the book! WHAT $61 CAN’T GET YOU: *A new wardrobe * Dinner for two with wine at a fancy restaurant * Date night at the movies, including a

Winners- One SOLE Winner this Week!

2012-01-05T15:39:00.004-06:00

1. Come back to Me- #52 Debby Ann She has been notified via email! Thanks to everyone who entered!

New Year, New Self: Surviving Your Doctors by Richard Klein, MD Book Review and Giveaway

2012-01-05T11:00:00.097-06:00

Health is always a top pick on our New Year's resolution list, so I am very happy to present this book to you today, as it might be helpful to you! "Every year at least 100,000 patients die in American hospitals because of malpractice. You might want to read that statistic again. It is more than the number of soldiers who died in the Korean and Vietnam wars combined. (that makes you think

Wordless Wednesday: Thank Yous

2012-01-04T13:56:00.006-06:00

Kiddo got a set of stationery from her Aunt, whom she likes to send letters to, for Christmas! What was the first thing she said? "OOO I can write thank you letters!" My grandmothers would have jumped for joy- a devout thank you writer has emerged! (See it really does pay off to start your kids off young!) I trace out the letters and Kiddo writes over the letters. So far this is

Product Review and Giveaway: Affordable Scarves Infinity Scarf and $25 Giveaway

2012-01-04T12:24:00.008-06:00

I love scarves! And winter is just so wonderful to wear a cozy winter scarf practically non-stop (ok so you have to wear LIGHT weight ones in Louisiana when it's 75 degrees at the end of December, but you know what I mean, ye who have SNOW and cold!). So I was thrilled to be able to offer another review and giveaway from Scarves.net (the new site for the old Affordable Scarves)! Thick winter

New Year, New Self: Love, God and the Art of French Cooking by James Twyman Book Review and Giveaway

2012-01-03T11:42:00.002-06:00

Up today is a small book that really packs a wallop in it's content. If you're at a crossroads in your beliefs, it might make a difference in how you think! Synopsis: Imagine meeting a French chef who is much more than what he seems. In this true story,enters the mystical world of Roger Dufau, the owner of a bed-and-breakfast outside Toronto, who dishes out lessons on love and God

New Year, New Self: SparkPeople Cookbook Book Review, with Recipe Weekend feature!

2012-01-02T10:51:00.092-06:00

Well we can't have a New Year without a discussion about diets, can we? While I am starting with Sensa, I also want to start eating healthier, and I have heard nothing but great reviews about SparkPeople's website, so I thought reviewing their new cookbook would be helpful to us all! Synopsis: From the team that brought you SparkPeople.com, America's #1 weight-loss and fitness site,

Pondering....

2012-01-02T09:03:00.001-06:00

Wow, in 2 years, this blog has grown from 5 readers to over a 1,000. I am still surprised every time I look at my stats, at all that this blog has achieved in 2 years. It started with just randomness, and slowing evolved into more of a review blog. We lost some readers along the way, and gained a whole lot more. But in the last 6 months I have realized I have spent more time blogging, and

Winners Recovering From the Fireworks!

2012-01-01T14:09:00.006-06:00

1. Night of the Living Dead- #19 Debbie W 2. Top Shelf- #44 Sylvia W- To The Nine - #71 Linda K- Sand in My Eyes All winners have been notified by email. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Book Review: My First Hymnal edit. by David Johnson, from Concordia Publishing

2012-01-01T13:39:00.000-06:00

Having been raised around The Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church, I am very familiar with Concordia Publishing and their excellent catalog on religious books and items.So when I was offered this book to review, I knew it would not be very far off from the Anglican faith we are raising Kiddo in, and might be a great resource for us as a family! Synopsis: The dilemma we’ve faced is how to

Book Review: The God I Never Knew by Robert Morris

2012-01-01T09:54:00.001-06:00

Dad saw this book when it came in and said "ooo, mine", and off eh went with it, so today's review is from him! Synopsis: Many people find the Holy Spirit mysterious, confounding—even controversial. Why is the third person in the Godhead—the one Jesus said would be the believer’s ultimate source of truth and comfort—the source of such confusion? In The God I Never Knew, Robert Morris

Welcome 2012!

2012-01-01T00:33:00.001-06:00

May your 2012 be all you hope it can be!

Book Review: I Love You More than Chocolate by Melanie Milburn

2011-12-31T14:26:00.001-06:00

Synopsis: This book was originally a song, and inside the back cover, you have a CD of Melanie singing the song. When Melanie would tuck her children into bed at night, she made sure they knew how much they were loved. She told them she loved them more than anything even chocolate! Her children knew she was a chocoholic, so they had no doubt, they knew they were loved! Every child wants to

Book Review: They Always Win by Anthony M. Pesare

2011-12-31T11:43:00.000-06:00

Hubby grabbed this one when it came in, so today's review is his! Synopsis: After ten years as a Rhode Island Trooper, Gino Peterson is promoted to the Intelligence Unit, an elite group of state police detectives with one purpose: battling the Mob. Growing up in Providence’s Federal Hill surrounded by wise guys, Gino was once tempted by the lifestyle, but his hard-working father was killed

New Year, New Self: My FIRST New Year Goal....

2011-12-31T10:03:00.000-06:00

You know we're not fond of the word resolution on this blog! Goal is a much better word, and really short-term goal would be better, because the odds are if you can achieve it short-term, you'll stick it out for long term! I am super happy to be able to be a new Sensa review blogger! WOO HOO! I have heard such wonderful stories about those who have tried it and LOST weight, and I am

Looking for Chinese New Year Materials?

2011-12-31T09:02:00.001-06:00

I received a packet last year- they are superb for homeschooling, or to share with your child's classroom! Panda Express is proud to celebrate 2012 and the Year of the Dragon with our signature Chinese New Year Learn with Me program. The FREE kits are geared for students in second to fourth grade and include: · Panda Express’ Year of the Dragon DVD · Year of the

Winners Waiting for the New Year!

2011-12-30T15:02:00.009-06:00

1. Mary's Son= #23 Ann H 2. Pillsbury's Appetizer Cookbook- #4 Appleblossom 3. A Flower for her Grave-#27 Ellie 4. The Kitchen Daughter- #46 Mamabunny13 5. Madame Tussaud Autographed Book-#98 Danielle Sg 6. Marie Antoinette Earrings- #66 Lilly Thanks to everyone who entered! You all rock! Thanks for staying with us this year and making ALL our giveaways a success! Winners have been

Product Review: Envyderm Eyelash Growth and Conditioner Serum

2011-12-30T13:24:00.014-06:00

One of the pecularities of getting older is loosing eyelashes! You not only loose LENGTH, you loose the amount of ones you have! So it's no wonder there are SO many mascaras aimed at volumizing and lengthening your eyelashes! Enter all the serums that will help you re-grow eyelashes like you had when you were younger. I did some research and was really hesitant, as some darken your

Recipe Weekend/ Book Review and Giveaway: Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses by Meredith Mileti

2011-12-30T11:47:00.080-06:00

Synopsis: Ruth Reichl meets Nora Ephron in Aftertaste, a funny, sexy and appealing debut. Mira Rinaldi lives life at a rolling boil. Co-owner of Grappa, a chic New York City trattoria, she has an enviable apartment, a brand-new baby, and a frenzied schedule befitting her success. Everything changes the night she catches her husband, Jake, "wielding his whisk" with Grappa's new waitress.

Have You Tried Redbox?

2011-12-30T09:23:00.002-06:00

Thanks to Smiley360, I recently got to try using Redmox Movie rentals! You've seen the big red boxes everywhere-fronting pharmacies, discount stores, even grocery stores. You've heard it's easy to rent, and return, but have you given them a try? I hadn't hadn't because I was supporting my local movie rental store, but I was offered a free trial, and I thought, ok, let's give it a whirl! It

Attention: Purex Giveaway Fixed

2011-12-30T08:48:00.001-06:00

I don't know why the Rafflecopter Form was not loading on the Purex Giveaway, but I took it off the post and put it back on and it's working now... Sorry for the issues! Happy Entering!

Book Giveaway: Chosen by Chandra Hoffman

2011-12-29T11:53:00.022-06:00

I told you about a great book by Chandra Hoffman, Chosen, back in October of 2010, and I happy to announce that is is now in paperback form. It is the story of an adoption caseworker who gets entangled in the adoptive and birth parents on her cases. Told from alternating points of view, Chosen reveals the desperate nature of desire across social backgrounds and how far people will go to get the

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Edition

2011-12-28T14:34:00.019-06:00

Somebody had to have her hair braided for Church Services, as she had a solo! Yup- sang Away in the Manager, ALL by herself, I was SO proud! So full of attitude! Annual Reading of the Cajun Night Before Christmas with Papa! Starting another generation in love with Breyer horses!

Product Review and Giveaway: Purex Triple Action Detergent

2011-12-28T11:07:00.002-06:00

Say a big 'Welcome' to my NEW favorite detergent! Purex is rolling out a new Triple Action formula across the entire liquid laundry detergent line this month! The new, and improved, Triple Action formula delivers even better on Purex’s promise to always leave your clothes bright, white, and clean for half the price of the leading brand! Seriously, since using the formula, I have NOT

Book Review: Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament edit. by Daniel B. Wallace

2011-12-28T09:59:00.000-06:00

Kregel keeps giving us some interesting books to review and today's entry is no exception! Synopsis: How much did the theological arguments of the church affect the copying of the New Testament text? Focusing on issues of textual criticism, this volume offers some answers to that question and responds to some of Bart Ehrman's views about the transmission of the New Testament text. This

Book Review: Super Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things by Cy Tymony

2011-12-27T11:02:00.036-06:00

This is the eighth book in the Sneaky Uses series! Synopsis: They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Well if times are hard economically, it’s time to get creative and make the most out of what we have. Inventor Cy Tymony can show people how to turn everyday objects and discarded leftover objects from around the house into valuable tools, toys, and devices that can save

Bless Their Little Giveaways Linky: December 27 January 2, 2012

2011-12-27T09:43:00.002-06:00

Please Stay Tuned...

2011-12-26T11:29:00.001-06:00

We will be back with normal blogging and reviews on Tuesday! We took a much warranted break for 4 days, to enjoy the holidays with our families! We hope you had a blessed and joyful Christmas, and if you didn't you are in our prayers!

Guess What?

2011-12-26T09:24:00.002-06:00

There are only 364 days till Christmas............. What are you moaning for? Get out there and grab those sales!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T10:12:00.004-06:00

May you, and your family, have a very merry joyous Christmas Day!

Happy Christmas Eve!

2011-12-24T11:18:00.002-06:00

May your Christmas Eve be all you wish!

Product Review: The Slice Safety Cutter

2011-12-23T22:54:00.005-06:00

What is this you ask? It's the Slice Safety Cutter! And one of the most versatile tools you'll ever own. We were recently sent 2 to review, and both Mom and I put it thru it's paces! It has a finger-friendly microscopic ceramic blade (which last longer than steel, and don't need sharpening, and are perfect for letting kids use it!), that's quick, easy and a safe substitute for scissors.

Product Review and Giveaway: Fill in the Blankie Personalized Blanket

2011-12-23T12:09:00.002-06:00

I have a very special giveaway and review for you today! This has to be one of the BEST products I have ever reviewed on this blog! Say hello to Fill in the Blankie, personalized blankets! They offer a variety of blankies to choose from and you can add up to 200 characters to personalize your blanket. It's not your typical monogrammed baby blanket with the name and birthday. You can add

Product Review: Avery Printable Label and Bags

2011-12-22T15:09:00.036-06:00

I was recently sent a pretty cool packaging item through the Amazon Vine program to review. If I hadn't already bought containers for Christmas baking/gifts, I would have used the bags exclusively, they are so great! But if you still need some packaging ideas, check out this product! With self-closing bags and self-adhesive toppers you can create professional retail packaging for your

Guest Post: You Got My Child That? By Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD,

2011-12-22T15:02:00.000-06:00

I'll be reviewing Princess Recovery: A How-To Guide to Raising Strong, Empowered Girls Who Can Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters next year (!!), but I wanted to share this guest post, as it has alot of good ideas for ANY toy your child might receive this holiday season, that you may not approve of.--- The holidays are filled with so many wonderful things: family, friends, parties,

Preschool Chronicles: Even Dollhouses MUST be Decorated for the Holidays...

2011-12-22T11:07:00.000-06:00

One of our Christmas projects, which evolved, like most of our projects do! Supplies: 1 styrofoam tree 2 large bags of buttons 1 box of large head pins, in coordinating colors (duh, I have a mini Martha) Put pin in button and push into tree. Easy Peasy! Add some ribbon for tinsel and you're done! Ah, Santa and Halloween Girl (don't ask), enjoy the fire and the

Book Review: The Great Fat Fraud by Mike Schatzki

2011-12-21T10:42:00.000-06:00

“The Obesity Epidemic is a myth perpetrated by the weight-loss industry,” says Mike Schatzki". That got your attention, right? Synopsis: This revolutionary new book debunks the myths long perpetrated by the diet and weight-loss industries. Are you tired of buying diet book after diet book? Have you tried every exercise class at your gym? Are you ready to toss the whole concept of diet and

Wordless Wednesday a Deux: BEST Tshirt by Far.....

2011-12-21T09:21:00.001-06:00

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Lights

2011-12-21T08:28:00.013-06:00

HURRY UP PAPA!!!! IT'S GREEN- SO IT'S A JOHN DEERE, OF COURSE! KIDDO'S FAVORITE- A HORSE OF COURSE! THE PEACE ANGEL ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH REACH FOR THE STARS MY ANGEL! AND FINALLY... TIGER BAIT.............

Guest Post: Christmas is About Jesus by Robin Greene

2011-12-20T15:56:00.009-06:00

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays! Christmas brings families together whether they live close by or far away. Our family gets together to play games, eat dinner, enjoy coffee and dessert and spend Christmas together. Of course there is gift giving and receiving involved! The sad thing is that we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas and sometimes we forget what

Product Review: Kimtech Touchscreen Cleaning Wipes

2011-12-20T15:49:00.002-06:00

If there is one thing that aggravates me, is that I can't keep my 'smart' electronics fingerprint free! Oh the rubber and screens can be cleaned, but they never truly feel clean, nor look like they did when you first opened the package, you know what I mean? So when I was offered the chance to try the new Kimtech Touchscreen Cleaning Wipes for electronics, like smartphones, tablets, Kindles and

Bless Their Little Giveaways Linky: December 20 December 27, 2011

2011-12-20T09:49:00.003-06:00

Product Review: That Way Hat Hats

2011-12-19T15:10:00.000-06:00

I'm a hat girl from waaayyy back. Goes with the territory when you are born with 'peach fuzz' and don't get a healthy head of hair for a few years! Poor Kiddo was the same way- pretty deja vu for my Mom! Course she's a hat person to, so we all come by it honestly! Hats have always been part of my personal style. As I've matured, my choices have changed, but I have always looked for classic

Book Review and Giveaway: Come Back to Me by Melissa Foster

2011-12-19T11:21:00.054-06:00

Melissa is one of our favorite author here on BTHM, and her work with the WLC has brought us new authors to read, so we are very happy to be one of her stops on her blog tour today! Today we are reviewing her new book, Come Back to Me! Synopsis: Check out the great book trailer: Review: As always, this is a well crafted, quick read! As always, her characters are

Book Review: Scream Catcher by Vincent Zandri

2011-12-19T10:46:00.000-06:00

Welcome to our stop on Vincent's new book blog tour! Synopsis: This is how your life ends: Not with a whimper, but a scream! Jude Parish is afraid. The former violent crimes cop turned bestselling true crime author has a fear-filled demon lodged inside of him. A demon so real he can only imagine a slimy reptilian beast with scaly skin, black eyes, and razor-sharp fangs having taken up

Guest Post: Seeking Guidance From Our Readers by Melissa Foster

2011-12-19T10:03:00.001-06:00

Today we have not 1, but 2 posts supporting Melissa's newest book, Come Back to Me! Our review and giveaway post will be this afternoon, but first, a Guest Post and appeal from Melissa! Writing a book is like birthing a baby. We write, and write, and write some more, and then we edit, rewrite, and refine, until finally, the finished novel is born and we are ready to hand it over to the

Winners Waiting for Santa

2011-12-19T08:41:00.000-06:00

1. The Confession- #3 holdenj 2. Sacrifice- #46 Beth C 3. Neil Diamond Cd- #34 Sharon S 4. VeggieTales The Little Drummer Boy- #44 Amy W All winners have been notified by email. Thanks to everyone who entered!

PBS, via WBGH, Welcomes Christmas this Week!

2011-12-18T14:59:00.020-06:00

Your local PBS channel has some GREAT holiday shows this year from WGBH! Here on 3 coming up that are super! Check your local stations for broadcast times! Four Holidays, Four Traditions Join celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, author of the new Lidia’s Italy in America cookbook, as she travels across America in a celebration of culture through food in this new WGBH co-produced special