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Legacy of Fear by Ryshia Kennie

September 19, 2016November 16, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
Legacy of Fear by Ryshia Kennie

I love spending the weekend reading and this weekend was no different. It rained most of the weekend so it was the perfect time to curl up with a good book. This time, I chose a mystery with a touch of romance from an author I hadn’t read before. Legacy of Fear by Ryshia Kennie […]

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Check out the Super Wubble Bubble Ball

September 16, 2016December 2, 2022 ellen 6 Comments toys
Super Wubble Bubble Ball

Do your kids love playing with bubbles and balloons? If so, have they tried the Super Wubble Bubble Ball? One of the most frustrating part about playing with bubbles or balloons is that they pop. The Super Wubble Bubble Ball looks like a bubble but plays like a ball. Posts may be sponsored. This post […]

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Seize the Day by Joyce Meyer

September 14, 2016November 14, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Books
Seize the Day by Joyce Meyer

There are very few authors that have had as much as an impact on my life as Joyce Meyer. I’ve read most of her books, have several DVDs and even have an app. I regularly look for her shows on cable, and I almost always have a better day after watching one of them. I […]

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The Transformers The Movie DVD

September 13, 2016November 12, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Movies
The Transformers The Movie DVD

Am I the only one whose kids spent hours playing with Transformers? I can remember trying to figure out how to make those things transform, and I could never get it. But, I’d give it to my 6-year-old and he’d figure it out in seconds. We had Transformers everywhere! If Transformers are hot in your […]

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Suffer Asylum by Jack Carl Stanley

September 12, 2016November 11, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Books
Suffer Asylum by Jack Carl Stanley

Suffer Asylum by Jack Carl Stanley is a ghost story that takes place in an asylum deep in a dark forest. Find out if they escape before it’s too late. Suffer Asylum by Jack Carl Stanley I love a good spooky story and since Halloween is getting closer, I’m even more in the mood to […]

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ABC Monsters DVD Collection

September 9, 2016May 15, 2023 ellen 7 Comments Movies
ABC Monsters DVD Collection

One of the best ways to reinforce a love of reading is to strengthen early vocabulary skills through fun activities like the ABC Monsters DVD Collection.  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 […]

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AT Dusk (An Alex Troutt Thriller, Book 5)

September 7, 2016November 9, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Books
AT Dusk (An Alex Troutt Thriller, Book 5)

I really enjoyed Book 4 in this series so I have been looking forward to spending my weekend with Book 5. Thankfully, I managed to find a few hours this past weekend to curl up with a book on the couch. It’s never easy to find time to read but it is totally necessary to […]

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Becoming Me: A Work in Progress

September 6, 2016November 8, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Books
Becoming Me: A Work in Progress by Andrea Pippins

I love to journal but I often find myself spending more time doodling than writing. For me, journaling is not just about putting words to paper. It’s about expressing emotions and thoughts. Those thoughts may be colors, drawings, doodles, poems, lists or words. The journal I use needs to offer a place for me to […]

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Jay Franco & Sons Spider-Man Collection

September 5, 2016November 7, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Gifts
Jay Franco & Sons Spider-Man Collection

I still have photos of me when I was little wearing my favorite Spider-Man pajamas. I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember. When the kids were little, they had puzzles and books and even action figures of Spider-Man. He’s just as popular now as when my kids were little. If your […]

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When The World Becomes Braille: Part 1 – One Night In The 90’s

September 3, 2016November 6, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Books
When The World Becomes Braille: Part 1 - One Night In The 90's

I’ve never given a lot of thought to braille before. I’m not blind and don’t know anyone who is. I’ve seen the occasional braille dots next to signs when I’m out shopping, but that’s about all I’ve ever thought about it.  There are braille codes for different languages and even for music and math. The […]

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