• This Day in History January 5, 1940

    By Ruth on January 5, 2014
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    On this date in 1940, FM radio was demonstrated the FCC for the first time.   Edwin Howard Armstrong was the person who demonstrated it, but his life met a very tragic end about fourteen years later.  He was financially ruined, and his mental state was not good due to legal battles and such.  He struck out at his wife, and […]
  • Buy the Book Tours: Rosanne Bittner e-Books Blitz

    By Ruth on January 4, 2014
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    Genre: Historical Western Romance Length: 561 pages Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca Release Date: February 7, 2012 Lettie MacBride knew that joining a wagon train heading West was her chance to begin anew, far from the devastating memories of the night that had changed her forever. She didn’t believe she could escape the pain of innocence lost or feel desire for any man…until she meets […]
  • Grandool $150 Cash Prize Giveaway (Ends 1/14) WW

    By Ruth on January 4, 2014
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    So do  you love music like I do?  How would you like to win $150 and pick the next big music star?  This is the first time I have ever participated in a Grandool giveaway, and it is truly an exciting venture.  Once there are 4000 entries, a winner is chosen, and that person wins $150!  This is open worldwide. […]
  • This Day in History January 4, 1937

    By Ruth on January 4, 2014
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    On this date in 1937, Grace Melzia-Bumbry was born.  Never heard of her?  Nor had I.  She was one of the leading opera singers of her generation, and she paved the way for African-Americans in this profession.  At  the age of 17, she won a talent contest on a St. Louis radio station.  Part of the prize was scholarship to […]
  • Learning Resources Primary Science Plant & Grow Set Giveaway (ends 1/18) U.S.

    By Ruth on January 3, 2014
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    Welcome to Learning Resources Primary Science Plant & Grow Set Sponsored by: Learning Resources Hosted by: Gloriously Green Gal, Savory Savings & Mama In The Middle Are you looking for a way to engage your kiddos in something that is fun AND educational?  How about planting a love of science?  And what if it also helped them love vegetables?  Krista, […]
  • 12 Days of Christmas Swap Reveal

    By Ruth on January 3, 2014
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    I am so pleased to post my “thank-you” link on this wonderful 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Swap.  My wonderful partner was Linae Pickard of LinaesDays,  I was so excited from the beginning because we had a lot in common, and she only lives in the next state over.   She is from Idaho, and I am from Washington state.   And […]
  • This Day in History January 3, 1521

    By Ruth on January 3, 2014
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    Today is the history of a momentous day in church history.  On this date in 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic Church by Pope Leo X.  If you know the story of the Reformation, Martin Luther was one who dared to question some of the long-held beliefs and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.   He had defended his […]
  • Hoffman Academy Fun & Engaging Online Piano Lessons Review

    By Ruth on January 3, 2014
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    Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. My daughter is definitely a little musician.  She is ten years old, and she has a keyboard.  Because of the musical knowledge she already has (between a mother who is a former music teacher and a music teacher at school who has invested a lot of time with her), she […]
  • Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop (ends 1/10) U.S.

    By Ruth on January 3, 2014
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    I am so happy to be joining in this giveaway hop!  I have so many books that need new homes, and one U.S.  reader will receive a mystery box of books.  I am making the giveaway entry super easy.  Just enter the rafflecopter below by 9 P.M. on January 10, and be sure to check out all the blogs in […]
  • Top 10 Workout Songs of 2013

    By Ruth on January 2, 2014
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    Fort Wayne, IN – January 2, 2014 – The end of the year is a great time to survey workout music for two reasons. First, it provides a chance to look back at the year that’s winding down and reminisce. Second, the new year is when folks make resolutions–often to get into better shape–and the recap includes a few songs […]