1969– Set on the shores of the Albemarle Sound, April Harrington has fond memories of summers at her family home, Bliss. After her fairytale wedding disintegrates, it becomes her refuge—the one place where she can attempt to pull the unraveling threads of her life back together. Unbeknownst to April, the stately house has been neglected in recent years. The once-sturdy […]

Best Served Cold by Tawdra Kandle My rating: 4 of 5 stars “As they say in the song, you done me wrong.” And Julia is going to do something about her boyfriend’s ending their relationship in a heartless way. I truly enjoyed Julia and Ava, and what girl wouldn’t fall for Jesse? Liam is a creep through and through, and […]

Summary (from goodreads): All Christians’ beliefs are shaped by those who went before them. Now these giants of Christian history are presented chronologically and in a format that helps readers get to know them. In addition to a biographical sketch, readers will discover each person’s primary contributions to the Christian faith along with a brief quotation from their work. Students, […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I do love nice make-up, and if it’s personalized to my preferences and likes, it couldn’t be better!  I want to tell you about a great company I have worked with–Wantable.com.   I have worked with other make-up subscription companies in the past, but this one is different.   You answer some […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Planners are something that I definitely need.  My life gets crazier and crazier as the years go on.  I am not a full-time classroom teacher, but I am a substitute teacher (in eight districts), and I am the mother of an active, 10-year-old girl.  My older niece is also a […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Sleep is normally not a problem for me, but there are times that my sleep schedule gets off.  This especially true when speaking of my menstrual cycle.  When it is that time of month, I often struggle to sleep well.  Also, I am a substitute teacher, so I don’t usually […]

I have two children’s book reviews for you today from the same talented author–Julia Dweck. Mr. McGranimals is no ordinary zookeeper and Zippity-Zoo is no ordinary zoo. A day at the zoo turns into a magical adventure for young Ryan when he finds out that the visitors can turn into any creature they choose. When Ryan wishes to become a […]

Note:  I received free products for review purposes. My mom, my daughter, and I are huge fans of popcorn, and there’s nothing better than microwave popcorn from JOLLY TIME Pop Corn.  They have something to match every taste and diet.  I am featuring my favorite product from them–Smart Balance.  I am one that watches what I eat, but I still […]

I have finally read another book for my 2013 Just For Fun Challenge. Stepping into the wrong carriage at a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale is swept up in a thrilling and dangerous adventure. Overnight the would-be governess becomes mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family’s name. By midnight she is a bride, […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. As people get older, canes often become a way of life.  My mom actually has one, but she often only uses it for hiking.  Many older people use canes, and they often look very similar and unappealing.  After all, just because a woman is older does not mean that she […]