Archive for 2013

  • This Day in History August 30, 1901

    By Ruth on August 30, 2013
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    I am not a massive fan of cleaning, but I am glad the vacuüm cleaner was invented.  On this date in 1901, Hubert Cecil Booth patented the motorized vacuüm cleaner in the UK.  An early description of his invention was “large, horse-drawn, petrol-driven unit, which was parked outside the building to be cleaned with long hoses being fed through the […]
  • Get Ready for Preschool Giveaway (Ends 10/4) U.S./Canada

    By Ruth on August 30, 2013
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    Welcome to the Get Ready for Preschool Giveaway! This giveaway is hosted by MasterofMom.com… …and sponsored by Funshine Express! A big thanks goes out to our co-hosts over at NY Saving Specials and Army Wife & Mommy, and to all the other bloggers who came together to make this giveaway possible! Now on to the good stuff! FunShine Express is […]
  • “Lion’s Head Deception” by Chuck Waldron Character Guest Post

    By Ruth on August 29, 2013
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    Read more about the book and the tour here (including a great giveaway!). Today, I am sharing a character guest post.  Enjoy! My name is Tanner I’m afraid… terribly afraid, and I don’t care who knows it. My name is Tanner and I’m about to be a whistleblower, a snitch, an informer. I have good reason to be afraid because […]
  • Blogger Opportunity: Iams So Good!

    By Ruth on August 29, 2013
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    Mama’s Mission is proud to bring you this delicious, wholesome nutrition to keep your dog healthy, strong, and playful giveaway opp!! She is looking for bloggers to help her promote. IAMS has been around for decades. Now, bringing your dog an even healthier and more wholesome product! Some leading dog food brands add sugar, dyes, or artificial preservatives, but IAMS […]
  • This Day in History August 29, 2005

    By Ruth on August 29, 2013
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    I would say that most of us remember this hurricane quite vividly.  Hurricane Katrina had formed over the Bahamas on August 23, 2005, and it southern Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.  But it wasn’t done.  It strengthened over the Gulf of Mexico, and it became a Category 5.  On this date in 2005, Hurricane Katrina made its second hit […]
  • TidyMyMusic For Mac Exclusive One-Day Giveaway

    By Ruth on August 29, 2013
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    If you use itunes (I don’t personally, but I know many do), you probably know how disorganized your music library can get.  I know when I used to use itunes, I had a real problem when I uploaded music and then couldn’t find it!  It just so happens that Wondershare has created a fantastic new product to clean up your […]
  • “Heaven’s Just a Prayer Away” by Diony George Book Review

    By Ruth on August 29, 2013
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    (My review is late, and I know the tour is over.  But I am finally posting.) Sometimes we wonder how, with so many people on earth, we matter to God. Like birdsongs in a city of sounds, answers to our prayers are easy to miss—unless we’re listening. Through inspiring personal stories, scripture, and prose, Heaven’s Just A Prayer Away answers many questions […]
  • Promotional Book Tours: “Annie Crow Knoll: Sunrise” by Gail Priest Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 9/15) U.S.

    By Ruth on August 29, 2013
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    Annie Crow Knoll-Sunrise is the story of a place where people come to restore their spirits, heal their pain and reclaim their lives. Annie is a determined young woman who is left to run her family’s property after the death of her parents. Managing fourteen summer cottages with only the help of a family friend, she struggles to survive on […]
  • Orangeberry Book Tours: “The Orange Moon Affair” by AFN Clarke Guest Post

    By Ruth on August 28, 2013
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    Buy Now @ Amazon Genre – Thriller  Rating – PG13 More details about the author & the book Connect with AFN Clarke on Facebook & Twitter Website http://www.afnclarke.com/ Synopsis: The Orange Moon Affair – by the bestselling author of CONTACT – is the first book of a compelling new thriller series, an action-packed conspiracy with a hero and heroine you hold your breath for. If you enjoy the action […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: “Lion’s Head Deception” by Chuck Waldron Book Trailer Reveal/Giveaway (Ends 10/31) WW

    By Ruth on August 28, 2013
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    About the Author:   Chuck Waldron’s latest novel, Lion’s Head Deception, is a dystopian story about an investigative blogger who uncovers more than he ever imagines…and has no idea what to do with his discovery. An investigative blogger uncovers a sinister conspiracy, a billionaire’s plan backed by select government officials, designed to exterminate citizens who do not live up to […]