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Cosmic and Eternal Love Coloring Book

December 1, 2016March 4, 2023 ellen 19 Comments Books
Cosmic and Eternal Love Coloring Book

Coloring books give me time to step back and be a child again even if it’s just for a few hours. Coloring is a great way to unwind at the end of the day, and I’m sure that we can all use a little bit of unwinding during this time of the year.  Cosmic and […]

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Disney Moana Books Your Kids Will Love

November 30, 2016March 3, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Books

I often wish that I could visit Hawaii. One of my sisters used to live there, but I never got the chance to visit while she did. My mom always tells me that I need to visit there some day because it is truly worth it! Needless to say, I am really looking forward to […]

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MEEM Phone Charger Cable

November 29, 2016March 2, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Tech
MEEM is a phone charger cable that automatically backs up the personal data on your phone to the cable itself every time you charge your phone.

I don’t know about you, but I regularly forget to backup information on my phone. I know. I should backup regularly. After all, I have tons of photos and videos on there that I don’t want to lose. But, I always think that I’ll get around to it tomorrow. But, what if my phone dies […]

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You Are the Greatest Discovery by Raashid Brown

November 29, 2016March 1, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books

I think that many people struggle with what they’re meant to do in their life. We sort of stumble around trying to find our purpose and place in life, but we aren’t always happy where we end up. We don’t seem to be able to find our identity in today’s world. You Are the Greatest […]

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Village Heights by LR Claude

November 28, 2016February 28, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
A page turner docu-drama following the lives in the "Village Heights" trailer park. Fourth of July is often an eventful weekend, bringing raging parties and illicit drug use. Jonny and Brittini are just two of the youths that fight to navigate life while everyone else around them gets drunk or high. Party's continue on, as does the ignorance that shrouds the reality of the outside world from those within the tall grass-covered berms that hide the park away from society.

A cold, wet weekend gave me the opportunity to sit down and read another new book. I just recently reviewed Paper Paulie by LR Claude so I wanted to see what Village Heights by the same author was like. My Kindle is starting to have a pretty amazing collection of books to read. Village Heights […]

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Paper Paulie by LR Claude

November 28, 2016February 27, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
Paper Paulie starts out as a school project in Iroquis Falls North Dakota before heading out to the war in Vietnam to meet a soldier named Isaiah Venney, Paper Paulie's journey doesn't end in Vietnam but rather continue on to the Desert Storm conflict and then on to the Iraq and Afghanistan war. Follow the journey of a small paper doll made to keep a soldier company and see how he becomes the good luck charm of an entire family.

I used to love paper dolls when I was a child. I had a whole folder of them and they had different outfits and accessories. I used to spend hours imagining the adventures they’d go on and what kind of life they would live if they were real. But, what if they really could have […]

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Bears for Humanity Animal Pal – Organic Stuffed Shark

November 28, 2016February 25, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Gifts
Bears for Humanity Animal Pal - Organic Stuffed Shark

When I shop, it makes me feel good to know that I can support social causes by buying things from businesses that give back. If I’m going to purchase something, I can let my shopping dollars speak for me by buying from ethical companies who share the same common goals that I do.   Posts may […]

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Fun and Learning with Green Toys Puzzles

November 27, 2016February 24, 2023 ellen 2 Comments toys

Check out the baby safe puzzles from Green Toys. Learn more about their safe puzzles with trays for toddlers and preschoolers. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate […]

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The Beauty of the Fall by Rich Marcello

November 26, 2016February 23, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
The Beauty of the Fall is an interesting read about a man who had everything he wanted in life, slowly lost it all and needed to change his focus to recover. It's very similar to the way the world really is which made it easy to identify with. I also love that the author wove in pieces of the real world into the story - like the economic issues in Detroit and struggles some families experience trying to make it on a limited income. If you enjoy stories with a lesson that make you think, I'd recommend The Beauty of the Fall.

After a big Thanksgiving dinner, the only thing I wanted to do this weekend was curl up on the couch with a good book. Today I decided to read a new author that I wasn’t familiar with. The Beauty of the Fall by Rich Marcello was the book I decided on. The Beauty of the […]

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Shopkins and Kung Fu Panda Brush Buddies

November 26, 2016February 21, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Gifts
Shopkins and Kung Fu Panda Brush Buddies

Have you considered getting a Shopkins Brush? Learn more about the Kung Fu Panda Brush Buddies and my experience with them. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate […]

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