• Mental Health Giveaway Hop (Ends 3/27) WW

    By Ruth on March 19, 2014
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    Welcome to another fantastic giveaway hop.  This is hosted by I Am a Reader & Reading in Twilight.  I was married to a man who was (is) mentally ill, and he was only recently in a mental hospital.  This issue touches me.  His brother died due to instabiity caused by mental illness, and I saw some of the horrors of […]
  • Prism Book Tours: “Death By the Book” by Julianna Deering Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 3/28) U.S.

    By Ruth on March 19, 2014
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    Death by the Book by Julianna Deering Christian Mystery Paperback, 320 pages March 4th 2014 by Bethany House Publishers   Drew Farthering wanted nothing more than to end the summer of 1932 with the announcement of his engagement. Instead, he finds himself caught up in another mysterious case when the family solicitor is found murdered, an antique hatpin with a cryptic […]
  • What to Know Before Training in Your First Martial Arts Tournament

    By Ruth on March 19, 2014
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    It takes a long time to master a martial art. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t compete. You can fight in a tournament within a couple of months of learning a new martial art. Here are some things that you may want to do. Learn the Rules Before Competing Every martial art has its own standards when competing. This […]
  • $100 prAna Clothing Giveaway (ends 4/3) U.S.

    By Ruth on March 19, 2014
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      Hosted by:  NYSavingSpecials     Sponsored by:  prAna   Co-hosted by: Simply Sherryl, Rainy Day Pennies,  Barbara’s Beat and  Capris’ Coupons    One lucky winner will win:   $100 in prAna Clothing   Dates: March 20 12:01am to April 3 11:59pm   All entries are optional   Continental US resident only   We appreciate the support of our sponsor, co-hosts and bloggers […]
  • Minky Chic Giveaway (Ends 4/2) U.S.

    By Ruth on March 19, 2014
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    Minky Chic Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Sponsored by Minky Chic Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness There’s nothing quite like the feel of a Minky Chic minky baby blanket or throw. Their soft baby blankets are made of the finest minky available. They make great gifts for baby showers, birthdays, or just about any holiday! Whether you’re cuddling on […]
  • This Day in History, March 19, 1945

    By Ruth on March 19, 2014
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    This is exactly what Hitler was trying to prevent.  On this date in 1945, Hitler proclaimed the Nero Decree in which German factories were to be destroyed.  This was a suppsed preventative measure since Germany was losing, an he did not want the Allies to gain control of these commodities.  Hitler wanted there to be nothing but “scorched earth” remaining […]
  • Goddess Fish: “Patriot Priest” by Patricia Daly-Lipe Book Blast

    By Ruth on March 18, 2014
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      This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Patricia will be awarding a $25 Amazon gift card to one randomly drawn commenter. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Remember, the more you comment, the better your chances to win. Patriot Priest tells one man’s personal experience […]
  • Goddess Fish: “The Illustrious Client” by Sandra de Helen Book Review Tour/Giveaway (ends 4/2)

    By Ruth on March 18, 2014
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    BLURB: Book Two of the Shirley Combs and Dr. Mary Watson series, THE ILLUSTRIOUS CLIENT, shows us the private investigator and her sidekick sharing an office, and introduces their receptionist, Lix. They are hired to influence a young international pop star, Oceane Charles, to pry her away from her older, richer, player of a girlfriend. The cast is made up […]
  • EShakti $25 Gift Card Giveaway–2 Winners (ends 4/1)

    By Ruth on March 18, 2014
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    Welcome to the eShakti $25 Gift Card Giveaway – 2 Winners! Sponsored by: eShakti Hosted by: Savory Savings & Gloriously Green Gal No two women are exactly the same – our bodies change with every day of our lives – from children to exercise, illness and emotions – everything leaves its mark.  That being said, clothing manufacturers seem to think […]
  • This Day in History March 18, 235

    By Ruth on March 18, 2014
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    It was on this date in 235 A. D. (Or possibly it was March 19), that the last Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty was murdered.  He was commonly known as Alexander Severus, and his reign was from 222 until 235.  Maximinus was nominated as Emperor, and so he and his mother were assainated so that the throne would be […]