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Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Have you taken 'The Pledge' yet??
AND
have partnered up to help children read efficiently before they finish the third grade!!
AND...
Guess what??
You can help to....All you have to do is take the pledge!!
This is the actual pledge:
I pledge to make time for reading with the children in my life—whether it's the morning paper, a bedtime story or as a volunteer—because reading puts kids on the path to graduation.
Now that's not so hard is it??
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| https://reading.target.com/pledge/ |
So now I'm going to wait right here for a couple of minutes while you go take 'the pledge'
I don't want you to forget the link or anything like that.
And we all know how procrastination works...yeah, yeah, I'll get to that later....
and then...well let's face it, sometimes we never get around to it !!
And I think that this is just to IMPORTANT to put off !!
Go ahead...I'll still be here :)
Ok, so now that we've all taken 'the pledge' let's talk about what we should do next...
If you don't have your own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends' children, etc...
you could always volunteer to read to children that you might now know.
And volunteering (well there's another thing that just really makes you feel good!!)
is not only rewarding to you, but there are so many kids who would benefit from it.
If you can't think of anywhere to volunteer on your own,
you can always check out
I sure hope that everyone reads this post and is encouraged not only to
take 'the pledge' but also to pass the word on to others.
I hope that if you have a blog, you will blog about this !!
I hope that you will post about this on facebook, and twitter, and every other
social networking site that you belong to.
I hope that you will tell all of your friends about this !!
I hope that you will share this with EVERYONE you know !!
I know, I know....
that's a whole lot of hoping, right??
I don't want you to forget the link or anything like that.
And we all know how procrastination works...yeah, yeah, I'll get to that later....
and then...well let's face it, sometimes we never get around to it !!
And I think that this is just to IMPORTANT to put off !!
Go ahead...I'll still be here :)
Ok, so now that we've all taken 'the pledge' let's talk about what we should do next...
If you don't have your own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends' children, etc...
you could always volunteer to read to children that you might now know.
And volunteering (well there's another thing that just really makes you feel good!!)
is not only rewarding to you, but there are so many kids who would benefit from it.
If you can't think of anywhere to volunteer on your own,
you can always check out
I sure hope that everyone reads this post and is encouraged not only to
take 'the pledge' but also to pass the word on to others.
I hope that if you have a blog, you will blog about this !!
I hope that you will post about this on facebook, and twitter, and every other
social networking site that you belong to.
I hope that you will tell all of your friends about this !!
I hope that you will share this with EVERYONE you know !!
I know, I know....
that's a whole lot of hoping, right??
I guess it's kind of like what Bob Hope says here:
"If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble."
OK....one last shot!!
OK....one last shot!!
Do you remember the magic of your first book??
I remember way back when my mom use to read to me. I loved sharing that special time with her. As I grew, I loved having books around all the time, at first I couldn't read them myself, but I
sure could look at the pictures and imagine what the words said. I sure could
make up my own words for the book!! As I grew even more, I learned how to read on
my own, and then I was really glad that I had access to so many books.
I have been a reading fool since I learned how to read.
I even read the cereal boxes...not just the big words either. I read every single word and number!!
Maybe it's a form of OCD...lol.
At least if it is, it's only that I feel I need to read anything and everything that I can get my hands on!!
And that is what I want every single child to feel.
Please, it you didn't take 'the pledge' already, do so now.
You won't be sorry!
Note: I was not compensated in any way, shape, or form to write about this program. In fact, the companies who have partnered up, will learn about my interest in helping and promoting, by reading this blog just as you have!!
Happy Reading :)
Don't miss JMWC's 'Catch the Bouquet: Giveaway Extravaganza'....
Just Married With Coupons is a great blog that I have recently come across!
Make sure you hop over there and get yourself entered to win some really great prizes!!
I'm going to give you the links to just a few of these great giveaways here, but...
there are many more...so get over there and get entered :)
Have a great day!! I'm off to get my entries for that cute 'Thirty-One' personalized skirt purse
*Big Smiles*
Saturday, October 9, 2010
'PinMart' Breast Cancer Awareness products Review & Giveaway....(HAS ENDED)
When I first decided to help spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I started looking for companies who might help me out. I know how everyone likes giveaways, AND I don't know about you, but I love to show my support for a good cause.
When they asked me what I'd like to try....I couldn't choose between the hat and the tote bag.
(Yes, if you don't already know...I am a purse/tote-bag freak !!)
So I told them to just surprise me.
Well surprise me is exactly what they did. Not only did they send me the hat AND the tote-bag....
they also sent me TWO awareness pins :)
So...I got all geared up and had my son take a picture...
I really wanted to show off the hat as well, so I had him take a close-up. I notice that there is a slight shadow on my face, but at least you can see the hat's adorable logo.
Here are the two pins they sent me. (You can see one on my shirt in the photo above.)
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| B.C.A Rhinestone Pin |
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| B.C.A. Walk Pin |
PinMart was so generous!!
They have offered one of my followers a $35 gift code!!
You won't want to miss this giveaway!!
Good luck to everyone!!
'Halloween Fun' with Python Printable Games Review...
When I was offered the chance to review these games, I was excited because my family and I are pretty big game players. I have loved board games, card games, puzzles, word searches since I was young.
I love it that I have passed this hobby on to my kids, they have fun while they are learning :)
I was amazed when I first got my link to Python Printable Halloween games,
there were so many different games and activities to choose from.
I saw some word searches, trivia games, coloring pages, matching games, and more.
I printed up quite a few of these games for my kids to enjoy!!
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| Nate holding the clue and the answer...a leaf :) |
The very first game that caught my eyes was a 'scavenger hunt.'
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| Nate picking up the answer (trash) |
I LOVE scavenger hunts. I remember back when I was young, my Grandma would always have scavenger hunts for the holidays. She went all out on these!! I mean they weren't just for the kids, the adults would be
right out there looking and searching with us!! Her version and now mine, were just slightly different from the one's (yes, I printed each one that they had *smiles*) I printed from Python. We always had one clue lead us to the next clue. The version that I let my youngest, Nate play was just right for his age. I read him the clue and urged him to really think about it, and then it was so cute...
you'd see the his big browns eyes light up and he'd take off running :)
My ten year old, Brandon really enjoyed doing some of the word searches and also this
'Werewolf Spot The Difference Game'
He actually found a difference that wasn't on the solution page...which geeked him up to no end :)
Now he thinks he's smarter than those guys at Python....lol !!
Now, don't get me wrong...I have only talked about and shared pictures from the kids' games that I printed up. BUT...there are printable games here for teens as well as adults.
We are having a big Halloween Party for the kids and their friends this year. We are sort of going all out this time, what with the big new house and all. I was able to print up some really cool 'Teen Terrors Mad Libs' for the teens, but I'm not bringing them out til the party :)
All in all, I think Python had a nice variety of games in this package. The only thing that I can see that would have made it better (and this has nothing to do with Python) is if I had been smart enough to buy colored ink for my printer before I printed some of these games up...lol.
you get unlimited use AND number of copies!!
Just print and play!
You can also purchase games separately.
Here is a link to some free coloring page print outs!! And also...a $5 coupon for you to use!!
Note: I was not compensated in any form to do this review, except for being able to keep the games I printed up. I always give my honest opinion.
Enjoy!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
'The Lies We Told' by Diane Chamberlain Book Review (Giveaway Has Ended)
'The Lies We Told'
by: Diane Chamberlain
Maya and Rebecca Ward are sisters who are both doctors, but their similarities end there!! The fact that they both grew up and became physicians is in itself a big accomplishment, seeing as how they both witnessed their parents' murders when they were just teenagers. Rebecca, the older sister vows not to let Maya be placed into the foster care system, and so therefore struggles and raises her sister as her own, all the while being only three years older.
Maya ends up marrying yet another Doctor and they seem to have the perfect marriage, yet lead a much quieter life than her sister. Rebecca is second in command to a very important group of Medical Volunteers, and is quite the risk-taker when it comes right down to it. She doesn't plan on settling down by getting married and having a family.
Then a tragedy hits the coast of North Carolina and Rebecca and Maya's husband, Adam, are among the first to head over with their Medical Volunteer group. This is to be Adam's first experience with this group. Once there, the devastation hits them on a deeply personally level, and Adam calls Maya and practically begs her, possibly guilts her into coming to help, knowing full well that this type of thing isn't up Maya's alley at all. But to everyone's surprise, Maya agrees and jumps in to help at full force.
The tragedies they witness are so horrible, that you can't imagine them getting any worse. But they do, and these three find themselves separated and worried about each other. How will they deal with their worries? Who will they have to turn to?
You absolutely have to read this book to find out.
The end will amaze you!!
This book is a fantastic read, but I didn't expect otherwise, considering the author. It is definitely a page turner, and just when you think you have it all figured out...think again.
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| Diane Chamberlain |
Make sure you stop by Diane's website and sign her guestbook.
And now, as always....
My personal thoughts on this book!!
Diane does an excellent job at telling the story of sisterhood. Throughout this story, both sisters think they have saved each other after their parents' murders (and they probably truly have) They both think that honesty isn't always the best policy. You know, maybe a little lie is sometimes better than the full truth?? I think at some point, we all feel this way in some relationship that we have. Yet, in the end, we usually find out that we needed to just go ahead and be honest with each other the whole time. My sister and I have a very strained (to say the least) relationship. At times, I feel that the little I do is more than enough, but truthfully it isn't. I guess when it comes right down to it, a sister is a sister, no matter what she has said or done in the past. With that said, I promise myself that I will write to my sister tonight. It is very much overdue. Thanks for the silent reminder, Diane!!
The heartaches and heartbreaks in this story were definitely enough to bring tears to my eyes. I found myself deeply caring about these two sisters and rooting for them throughout their troubles, which in this book, aren't exactly spared!! This story does an excellent job at portraying how hard relationships (sexual and otherwise) can be if you aren't always honest with each other, if you don't talk to each other on a regular basis and let the other person know truly how you are feeling. The relationships in this book are so true to life, you see how something that seems so good can fall apart in an instant.
I think that like this story shows, it is so important for all of us, even those who aren't medically trained, to volunteer in some way or another. You know, it doesn't only take doctors and nurses. Diane does a great job at showing and helping you to appreciate all the others who are involved, young students fresh out of pilot school for instance, who are thrown right into the midst of tragedy and expected to do numerous runs back and forth carrying very badly wounded and ill patients to hospitals, etc. In tragedies we come across everyday you see the neighbors helping whenever they can. I think that this is exactly how it should be. There is ALWAYS something that needs to be done, even if it is washing laundry, just smiling and talking to those that are hurting, trying to help reassure them, etc.
And by all means, don't wait til a tragedy strikes to offer you help to someone in need. It's the little things that count, and it's been proven time and time again...a little goes a long way, especially when everyone pitches in. Something that might seem so small to us, could mean the world to someone else!!
Enough of my babbling, yeah yeah, I know.
Now...go buy this book if you haven't already read it!!
Love to all!!
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