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Book Review-Trust the Stars

I am part of an amazing group on Facebook called Avid Readers of Christian Fiction. Quite often, authors will open up applications to their Book Launch Teams. If you are selected, you receive an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in exchange for your honest review of their book. I recently applied for Tricia Goyer’s team forContinue reading “Book Review-Trust the Stars”

Book Review-Not Quite Mr. Darcy

I am part of a group on Facebook called Avid Readers of Christian Fiction. A few weeks ago, I saw a post there by author, Kim Griffin, offering an ARC of her upcoming book release, Not Quite Mr. Darcy, in exchange for posting a review. I will confess that I had to Google what anContinue reading “Book Review-Not Quite Mr. Darcy”

Passport2Purity

Parents. How do we teach our kids about sex? Do we let them get to fifth grade and find out in health class? Do we let them figure it out from their friends on the school bus? Do we let them figure it out from movies or television? When talking with other moms, it seemsContinue reading “Passport2Purity”

Summer 2023 Book Reads

A few years ago, my husband got me a Kindle Paperwhite for Christmas. I did not want it, as it had been many years since I had made time to read. However, my oldest daughter told me about Libby and Hoopla, two apps that allow you to check books out virtually from your library forContinue reading “Summer 2023 Book Reads”

O Cedar Mop Comparison

I was so excited to get the newest mop in the O-Cedar mop line for Mother’s Day. Well, *ahem,* I did tell my husband to ensure that my children got me said mop. That’s beside the point. (Note to new mothers: Don’t have unmet expectations for Mother’s Day. Tell your significant other quite plainly whatContinue reading “O Cedar Mop Comparison”

May Book Reads

A few years ago, my husband got me a Kindle Paperwhite for Christmas. I really did not want it, as it had been many years since I had made time to read. However, my oldest daughter told me about Libby, an app that allows you to check books out virtually from your library for free.Continue reading “May Book Reads”

Board Games Organized

I saw this idea in a declutter group I am part of on Facebook and I knew I needed to do it! We have an old armoire that belonged to my husband’s grandmother and I am always closing it to hide the mess! So, I ordered these pouches and baskets from Amazon. I put a game inContinue reading “Board Games Organized”

Standing Strong-Book Review

I had the privilege of serving on a launch team for the book, Standing Strong by Alli Worthington. Book Description: You can’t break a woman who draws her strength from God. God made you to stand strong in any adversity, and this book will show you how. We live in a culture that constantly tellsContinue reading “Standing Strong-Book Review”

Protecting Our Children from the Internet

Sometime around ten years ago, when our son was seven or eight, we allowed him to have his own computer. He used it to play games and watch sports highlights. At the time, he was obsessed with Nascar. Obsessed may be an understatement. He could tell you about every car and every driver. Danica PatrickContinue reading “Protecting Our Children from the Internet”