Archive for 2013

  • This Day in History August 18, 1868

    By Ruth on August 18, 2013
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    Although helium is the second most abundant gas in the universe, it is not a gas that overly prevalent on this earth.  On this date in 1868, French astronomer Pierre Jules Janssen discovered helium during a solar eclipse in India.  Interestingly enough, another astronomer 5000 miles away was discovering the same thing–Joseph Norman Lockyer.  Both reports arrived at the French […]
  • Task #1 (FunBites Giveaway)

    By Ruth on August 18, 2013
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      Task #1 All entries are optional a Rafflecopter giveaway
  • My Devotional Thoughts Fans (FunBites Giveaway)

    By Ruth on August 18, 2013
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      My Devotional Thoughts Fans All entries are optional a Rafflecopter giveaway
  • “Choosing the Road Less Traveled” by Myckelle P. Willams Book Review

    By Ruth on August 17, 2013
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    For more information about this book, click here. Choosing the Road Less Traveled: Finding Grace on the Path to Purpose by Myckelle P. Williams My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you follow my reviews fairly regularly, you know that I often recommend books quite highly when the content and writing style are outstanding. I will sometimes recommend a book […]
  • This Day in History August 17, 1908

    By Ruth on August 17, 2013
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    This was certainly news to me, and maybe to you, too.  On this date in 1908, the very first animated cartoon was created.  Émile Eugène Jean Louis Courte was the animator who released his work Fantasmagorie.  For this two-minute work, he produced about 700 chalkboard drawings.  The title means “dream-like,” and this fit the cartoon well since there was no […]
  • This Day in History August 16, 1954

    By Ruth on August 16, 2013
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    I am not a sports fan, as you know, but this is a great day in history for lovers of sports and their most well-known magazine.  On this date in 1954, the first Sports Illustrated magazine was published.  This was the first magazine of its kind.  In other words, there was no national magazine that covered sports until this magazine […]
  • TooFruit Douce Mousse Facial Cleanser Review

    By Ruth on August 16, 2013
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    There is nothing like getting to work with quality, new brands, and that is why I am so glad I am partnering with TooFruit.  They agreed to send me a free product in exchange for my honest review (which you will read below). My daughter is in the “tween” category now that she is ten years old.  She is an […]
  • Live Like a Mom Anniversary Blogger Opportunity–Sign Up!

    By Ruth on August 16, 2013
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    Jackie from Live Like a Mom is celebrating her one-year blog anniversary! Help celebrate by signing up for this Giveaway Event. The giveaway will be held from September 01-September 25. Sign-ups will close August 22. There will be a maximum of 50 Blogger Spots available. There will be two winners from this giveaway. Winner 1:  NUBY Baby Item (TBD) and Pink […]
  • “The Reluctant Blogger” by Ryan Rapier Book Tour

    By Ruth on August 15, 2013
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    Dr. Schenk, I don’t know if what I’ve written amounts to a breakthrough or not, but I hope you know how difficult this was for me. I also hope this proves how serious I am. Ever since he lost his wife, Todd hasn’t been the same. Everyone seems to expect him to just forget Marci and get married again—especially when […]
  • I.O. Tours: “Don’t Let the Wind Catch You” by Aaron Paul Lazar Book Tour (ends 8/28) U.S./Canada

    By Ruth on August 15, 2013
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    Celebrating the Release of Don’t Let The Wind Catch by Aaron Paul Lazar Talk with Aaron and ask him questions about his book.  Aaron will be doing contests and giveaways throughout the event of free E-books and Print Books Amazon of Don’t Let The Wind Catch. Book Description When young Gus LeGarde befriends a cranky old hermit in the woods […]