This review opportunity could not have come at a better time.  My former pan was completely worn out, and I needed a new one.  The company agreed to send me a pan in exchange for my honest review which I will share below. The pan the was sent to me was the Ozeri 10″ Stainless Steel Earth Pan featuring ETERNA […]

I have to admit I don’t remember this one at all.  On this date in 2000, the MS Express Samina, a Greek passenger ferry, left the port of Piraeus with 473 passengers and 61 crew members.  At least 60 passengers were killed (including children) when it collided with what you see above in the picture.  The captain is reported to […]

  BESIDE YOUR HEART By Mary Whitney BLURB:     “It’s an emotional story that will take the reader back to those feelings that made the late teen years such a powerful time.” Late one night Nicki Johnson plays with emotional fire and Googles her high school love, only to find his name splashed across the British gossip columns. Back in […]

Book two:  Sir Princess Petra’s Talent synopsis   Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen—they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers!   But when the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that […]

If I Should Die Before My Dog — by Joe Connolly My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I first heard about this book, I was initially intrigued. I love the fact that the book addresses something we don’t often think about. We make provisions for our children, but in many cases, dogs have become as much a part of […]

I honestly don’t sweat an incredible amount, but I jumped at the chance to review this sweat proof shirt.  All the company asked was that I share my honest opinion in exchange for the shirt.  And I am happy to do it! Underarm sweat has never been a major issue for me.  However, I do workout, and that is one […]

About the book: Mankind has always struggled with the big questions: Why are we here? What is life all about? The search for answers has led in many directions, not all of them helpful. In this age, we are inundated with information, but this flood of knowledge has not necessarily produced wisdom. We find answers to the really important questions […]

  The “Mormon Movie Guy,” Jonathan Decker, is hosting a blog tour for his new book,250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families, from September 3–27.   Finding wholesome, uplifting movies can be a daunting task—especially when Hollywood’s values are so far from the Church’s. 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families offers a broad selection of edifying options for your family’s next movie night. […]

I have never been to this national park, but of course, I know of it.  On this date in 1890, Sequoia National Park was established.  It included the areas of the Sierra Nevada mountains and around the San Joaquin Valley.  It was America’s second national park. For more information: http://www.sequoiahistory.org/default.asp?contentid=705 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_National_Park http://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/sequoia-national-park http://famousdaily.com/history/sequoia-national-park-united-states-congress-established.html

The Ripple Effect Romance Novella Series  Enjoy this exciting new series of clean novellas by six critically-acclaimed authors. “Like a pebble tossed into calm water, a simple act can ripple outward and have a far-reaching effect on those we meet, perhaps setting a life on a different course—one filled with excitement, adventure, and sometimes even love.” Book 1: Home Matters […]