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Enter Green Kid Crafts’ Spread the Love Sweepstakes

February 5, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen 2 Comments Giveaway
Enter Green Kid Crafts' Spread the Love Sweepstakes

I love a good giveaway especially when it’s offered by brands we love! The weather is still not that great here in Vermont, and I am always looking for fun things to do inside on bad weather days. Green Kids Crafts offers a box of fun activities every month that is geared toward kids ages […]

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The Lie and the Lady by Kate Noble

February 3, 2016May 31, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
The Lie and the Lady by Kate Noble

I’ve always admired a woman who was able to get her way, not by forcing people to do what she wanted but by convincing them that they were really doing what they wanted to do. Women of the Victorian era had that ability. A smile, the touch of a hand, in many cases, these had […]

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Shimmer and Shine Debut on DVD February 2

February 2, 2016May 30, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Shimmer and Shine Debut on DVD February 2

Twin genies in training and three wishes a day? Sounds like it couldn’t get much cuter than the Shimmer and Shine Debut on DVD on February 2.  I’m all about the cute things and still enjoy watching fun programming from Nickelodeon especially when it includes genies and magic. Shimmer and Shine Debut on DVD February […]

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Ellie the Wienerdog: It’s Hard to be Good

February 1, 2016May 29, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
Ellie the Wienerdog: It's Hard to be Good

Ellie the Wienerdog hit it right on with the life lesson of trying to be good but it being hard. Having three children, I know all about life’s little temptations that they encounter every single day. My son is always telling me that it’s hard to stay good all day long. I tell him that […]

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Take Time to be a Dad Today

January 30, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen Movies
visit www.fatherhood.gov and http://www.adcouncil.org/ to learn more about the fatherhood movement.

My Dad was a huge influence on my life when I was younger. We didn’t agree most of the time, and we rarely saw things eye to eye, but he set an amazing example for me to follow. He’s one of the hardest working people I know, and I like to think that I got […]

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ContamiNation Book Review

January 29, 2016May 28, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Books
ContamiNation Book Review

I’ve been interested in living a healthier lifestyle for quite a while now and have slowly been making changes to my life to eat and live healthier. As consumers, we have control over what we buy and use in our homes, and that’s a great place to start.  ContamiNation Book Review McKay Jenkins explores what […]

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Whiskers and Paws DVD Review

January 26, 2016May 27, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Movies
Whiskers and Paws DVD Review

I hope this Whiskers and Paws DVD Review will encourage you to share this adorable children’s program with your child. Fans of Nick Jr. will be thrilled to watch Whiskers and Paws which includes six episodes all about animals.  Whiskers and Paws DVD Review Nickelodeon’s favorite characters are preparing for the spring with some cute […]

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A True Pessimist by Alan Chains Book Review

January 25, 2016May 26, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
A True Pessimist by Alan Chains

This weekend has been super busy but I wanted to take a quick break and relax with something lighthearted and easy to read. I love reading short stories because I can start and finish them while I’m enjoying a cup of coffee. A True Pessimist by Alan Chains was the perfect short story. A True […]

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Debt by Rachel Dunning

January 21, 2016May 25, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
DEBT by Rachel Dunning

Learn more about Debt by Rachel Dunning and download this romance book today for a great new read. DEBT By Rachel Dunning The Debt Collector I pay my debts, and I expect others to. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to […]

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The Plans I Have For You Book Review & Giveaway

January 20, 2016May 23, 2022 ellen 5 Comments Books
The Plans I Have For You Book Review

Journaling can help adults and children think creatively, figure out their goals and dream about their future. When I’m stressed or can’t organize my thoughts, I often turn to journaling as a way to gain focus. As I read the Bible, I often jot down notes or questions in my journal to give me things […]

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