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Falling for Apple Pie!
Falling for Apple Pie November is here and that means Thanksgiving is right at our doorstep, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my personal favorite pie recipes with you. After all, there is no dessert that says “home” or “holiday” like a pie. Here’s a holiday rhyme to start things off, When all the leaves are off the boughs, And nuts and apples gathered in, And cornstalks waiting for the cows, And pumpkins safe in barn and bin, The Mother says, “My children dear, The fields are brown, and autumn flies; Thanksgiving Day is …
Dress up the Reignited Book Cover Contest
Ah, to walk out your door and feel the chill upon your cheek as you gaze upon the street and see pops of yellow, orange, pink, green and gold! The smell of chimneys and fresh pine fill the air while sounds of wind rush through the trees and leaves crunch beneath your boots. The sun’s warmth lingers as the new wind carries an excitement that touches your soul. “Fall is here! Fall is here!”, our hearts shout with a twinkle in our eye and a lightness to our step. “Fall is here! Fall is here!” I just can’t help it, the beauty of fall excites me! I love …
Book Reviews for Kids by Kids-Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix
For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look! Every month, a new book will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge! This blog is written by my sugar ‘n spice and everything nice niece, Madison. She’s the best little helper around and a pure joy to be with. She has a sharp mind and has an infectious smile. She wants to be a teacher …
These are a few of my favorite things- Halloween!
When the fall wind blows across the warm summer air, and the leaves come alive as they dance in the cool breeze, the landscape gently rolls from shades of green to oranges, reds, and pinks. The smells of morning dew, chimney smoke and cinnamon are sweet to my soul. There is a magic in the Autumn air that I can feel in the gentle rain, I can sense in the setting sun, I can hear in the crunch beneath my shoes. Fall is here and with it, Halloween, a fun and exciting time of the year and one of my favorites! I thought it would be fun to …
Book Reviews For Kids By Kids- The Blackthorn Key and The Map to Everywhere
For those of you who are looking for new books appropriate for middle grade that both boys and girls might enjoy, this is the place to look! Every month, a new book will be added for review right here and they will be reviewed by the best critics, KIDS! That’s right, the one’s who read them will be the judge! This blog is written by my quirky and adorable niece, Madelyn. She’s super sweet and quite ambitious in everything she sets her mind to. She’s quick to help and give hugs, two of my favoritist things! First, for those just …
Salt Lake Comic Con
Hey readers, did you get a chance to attend this years Comic Con in Salt Lake City? It was such a blast this year and there was no shortage of celebrities including Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), William Shatner (Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk), Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries, Lost, and Smallville), Stephen Amell (Arrow) , Michael Rooker (Walking Dead and Guardians of the Galaxy), (Dukes of Hazard) (Happy Days) and MORE! Check out our amazing celebrity pics! It’s Luke Skywalker! And Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek! Do you remember the TV Show Dukes of Hazzard? Check out the hunky …
Recreated Teaser Tuesday- Beyond the Curtain
An Up Close and Personal Interview with Colleen Houck So typically you get a little behind the scenes, a sneak peek, learn more about a character, and so on, but today I thought it’d be fun to go even beyond that of the book itself and see the author behind the curtain, the creator of the Tiger’s Curse series and Reawakened series, Colleen Houck. Here’s an up close and personal interview with the author: What superpower do you wish you had? Speed because I’d like to be able to check off that many more items on my never ending to do list. What are three …
August Contest of the Month Winner!
August marked the exciting new release of RECREATED, the sequel to REAWAKENED, and we held a contest in honor of this release. A huge thank you to all who participated in the contest! And the winner is . . . Stephanie L Tullis Congrats Stephanie!!!! The lucky winner will receive a copy of Reawakened and Recreated, a breathtaking adventure book filled with magic, love, tragedy, tension and sacrifice and that’s not all!
Recreated Teaser Tuesday- Official Book Trailer
Top Ten Things You’ll See in Recreated This short video shows a sneak peek into my book, RECREATED, the sequel to REAWAKENED. As you watch you will be introduced to some of the creepy creatures and mysterious monsters Lily will encounter along the way. You will also get a glimpse into the villainous monster that instantly makes you crawl in your skin. I hope you enjoy! – Colleen Houck Check out the book trailer!
Cool Summer Hair Styles
It’s so hot here in Arizona and my main hairstyle is a ponytail as high and I can get it to keep my long blonde hair off my neck. On the days I don’t wear a ponytail I will create a nest on top of my head and create a messy bun. These two staple hair styles get me through the hot summer and helps to sooth my itch to cut off my long tresses. I almost always chicken out and as I prepare for a haircut next week I’m starting my habitual stocking of Pinterest hairstyles. Here …
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