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ACFW Revisited: Pensive and Humbled
I’m still processing all the wonderful and ambiguous things that happened at ACFW this year. Every ACFW has a different feel and every time I go, I have a different need. I’m a different person, a little further on my writing journey, but not necessarily closer to the finish line. This year I felt disconnected…
I Hit the Motherload of Shoe Sales
I’m not one to spend a lot of money on shoes. No Prada or Dulce and Gabana for me, though I’m sure I’d love them if I had to the money to spend on them. I’m more of a Payless, Walmart shoe girl. I buy cheap shoes that feel good and look nice. But it…
Our Long Awaited PBS Raggs Trip Revealed
So here’s the post I promised on our trip to North Carolina where my daughter taped for the Raggs PBS show. I kind of wished I would have blogged about it right on the spot no matter HOW exhausted I was, but here it goes. Grace was excited for her first plane ride, even more…
I Love My New Lunch Box!
When I decided to teach at my kids’ school, I knew IÂ wasn’t going to order the fast food lunches every time. I needed to get into the habit of packing my lunch. I barely have the time to pack my kids lunches but every since I got the CitizenPip lunch system (thanks to Qlubb.com)…
9/11: Meet Me in the Stairwell
‘MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL’ You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news On September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘Good-Bye.’ I held his fingers steady as he dialed.…
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
 I remember going to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus as a child. I don’t remember much of what actually went on, but I remember the feeling of awe! Three rings, nonstop excitement, a flurry of activity and don’t forget the cotton candy! It truly is the Greatest How On Earth! Each touring…
Back to School Giveaway
By now most kids should be back in school, with some homeschool exceptions, but what better way to celebrate the start of school than with a giveaway! Thanks to Mom Central and sponsors for offering these great products for their Back to School Giveaway! And each week they post new giveaways for those part of…
Just Between You And Me by Jenny B. Jones
I love Jenny B. Jones and her books (you should too!) This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Just Between You And Me Thomas Nelson (September 1, 2009) by Jenny B. JonesABOUT THE AUTHOR:I write Christian fiction with a few giggles, quite a bit of sass, and lots of crazy. My novels include…
Qlubb.com: Where Soccer Moms (and others) Get Organized!
What a small world! Last month when my daughter Grace got chosen for the Raggs television show (post coming soon, I promise!) I started searching Twitter for other Raggs winners. I found Sophie. The mother of an adorable little girl who was one of the first Raggs winners to tape for the show. Needless to…
September Book Giveaway
I’m teaming up each month with Valerie Russo, Senior Web Publicist at Hachette Book Group to bring you great book giveaways each month! Contest is open to US and Canada addresses only, but sorry, no PO boxes! Just leave a comment! September books up for grabs are: Two winners will get their choice of two…