Archive for 2013

  • Giant Microbes Giveaway–5 Winners! (Ends 8/7) U.S.

    By Ruth on July 23, 2013
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    Do you remember my review of this great item for kids?  They are called Giant Microbes.  Read my review here. The company is so generous.  They have chosen to giveaway five Giant Microbes!   All you need to do is enter the rafflecopter below by 9 P.M. Pacific time on August 7, and you are in to win!  I am […]
  • “The Alchemist Agenda” by Marty Weiss Book Review

    By Ruth on July 23, 2013
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    Read more about the book here. The Alchemist Agenda by Marty Weiss My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thrillers are a genre that I do not regularly review due to the graphic violence and profanity that are often included. Since the author combined the history and thriller genre, I was certainly willing to give it a try. Thankfully, the profanity […]
  • Lazy Days of Summer Spontaneous Giveaway Hop (Ends 8/4) WW

    By Ruth on July 23, 2013
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    Burgandy Ice & I Am a Reader Not a Writer invite you to put up Lazy Days of Summer Giveaway post and join us in this “spontaneous hop”. There are not a lot of rules to follow.  You need to create a post and then add yourself to the linky. Do not add your link to the linky until you […]
  • The Blessing of the Blogging Community (UBC Day 23)

    By Ruth on July 23, 2013
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    When I began blogging, my focus was just to get people to follow me and read what I was writing.  It seemed like an insurmountable task as I watched people follow me and comment.  Getting any kind of comment virtually made my day. Once I really began to focus on who I was as a blogger and truly understand my […]
  • This Day in History July 23, 1827 (UBC Day 22)

    By Ruth on July 23, 2013
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    I think my daughter would love today’s feature since she has been taking swimming lessons for four years now.  On this date in 1827, the first swimming school in the United States was begun.  Francis Lieber, a German-born philosopher and gymnast, was the one who started this school at the invitation and urging of the Boston Gymnasium.  At first, this […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: “Improper Conduct” by Isobel Roman First Chapter Reveal

    By Ruth on July 23, 2013
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    Join Isabel Roman, author of the romantic suspense novel, Improper Conduct, as she tours the blogosphere July 15 through August 16, 2013 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT IMPROPER CONDUCT One month on the job–that was all Detective Jules Marshall had with the LAPD but already she knew two things: 1. Her move from […]
  • Top Ten Workout Songs for July 2013

    By Ruth on July 22, 2013
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    Fort Wayne, IN – July 1, 2013 – This summer’s shaping up to be an excellent one for both Selena Gomez and remixes. The former wizard of Waverly Place pulls off a rare feat—logging two songs in this month’s top 10. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar adds a little grit to Emeli Sande’s breakthrough hit, and Tiesto layers both atmosphere and beats under a […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: “The Alchemist Agenda” by Marty Weiss Book Tour

    By Ruth on July 22, 2013
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    Join Marty Weiss, author of the thriller novel, The Alchemist Agenda, as he tours the blogosphere July 1 – September 27, 2013 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT THE ALCHEMIST AGENDA When Charlie Rocklin and his company Gold Diggers Exploration set out to recover a 17th century shipwreck, they discover an undocumented Nazi submarine […]
  • BabyGanics Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion 30+SPF Review

    By Ruth on July 22, 2013
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    I am always happy to review products that are natural and effective.  I have worked with BabyGanics before, and when they offered for me to review another of their products, I happily jumped at the chance.  All they asked was that I would give my honest opinion in exchange for the product, and I agreed to their terms. First of […]
  • Inspire Blog Hop–Be Inspired and Be an Inspiration!

    By Ruth on July 22, 2013
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    Hey there lovely people and Happy Monday to you! I hope you are having a fantastic day, wherever in the world you may be. It’s that time of the week once more – when we aim to inspire and uplift. This week I am very happy to introduce another new co-host for this wonderfully inspiring and uplifting hop. Welcome to […]