March 2016 | Miki's Hope

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016



This novel is all about closure and new beginnings. Scott and Laura have split up for the last time--both have found people who they can be truly happy with. Jamie and Scott click immediately but it takes a run in with Jamie's old boyfriend to cause a fissure to open. Can Jamie tell Scott about what really happened back then--will he understand? And what about Jaime's Mom-----

The soap opera that is life continues--


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Once you're a star, can you trust other people’s intentions?

Scott Cassidy has lived a blessed life. Growing up in Laguna Beach with a loving family, he was discovered in high school when he appeared on the popular reality TV show, Laguna Nights. Now cast as a doctor on the number one soap opera, his star keeps rising. Finally free from his long-term girlfriend, Scott isn’t looking for love, but when a popular dating app matches him with Jamie Kane, he can’t deny the sparks. But is she really everything she seems?

Jamie Kane isn’t lucky in love or life. Her childhood was tumultuous with a single mom who moved to Hollywood for fame but ended up waiting tables in Malibu. Certainly not one of the spoiled kids she went to high school and college with, Jamie has worked hard to achieve her dreams of being an actress, even as she begins to realize it’s not her calling. Jamie believes Scott may be the answer to everything unless a past mistake makes him doubt their future together.

Is the price of fame the chance at true love?


***Laguna Sights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone read. And if you enjoy Laura and Paul's story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.



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Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1)


Madison Alcott was back in her hometown, caring for her sick mom and working long hours at the best resort in Laguna Beach. She never imagined she'd return to the place where she became famous on the hit reality TV show Laguna Nights, and the place where she was humiliated on national television. Fortunately, the past had stayed tucked away until her old high school boyfriend appeared in the lobby.

Josh Welsh was a superstar by age eighteen, the bad boy break-out star of Laguna Nights. Since then, his star had lost its shine and he barely was holding onto his Hollywood status. When he was asked to host a new reality travel show, he jumped at the chance. The only problem was the first episode was shooting in Laguna Beach. Of all the reasons Josh didn't want to return home, he hadn't even imagined the worst scenario: running into Madison "Holly" Alcott.

Josh's connection to Madison was still as strong as her anger at his betrayal. When the new reality series forces them together, they must face Laguna Nights past and present, and navigate a journey where nothing is as it seems.

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Laguna Heights (Laguna Beach Book 2)


Annie and Hank have created a perfect life in Laguna Beach but when a dark secret is revealed, will their marriage survive?

In high school, Annie Johns was the calm, supportive sidekick to the rest of the tumultuous female stars of the hit reality TV show, Laguna Nights. Today, she's living the happy life as a mom that she predicted on the show long ago. There's only one problem: the secret from her past that haunts her most nights, a secret that if revealed could ruin everything she shares with her husband, Hank, the man who saved her from the heartache.

***Laguna Heights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novella. And if you enjoy Annie and Hank's story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.

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Laguna Lights (Laguna Beach Book 3)

Welcome back to Laguna Beach...

Laura Kinkaid’s glamorous Hollywood life is falling apart. After years of reality television stardom beginning in high school on Laguna Nights, her career and relationship with her long-term boyfriend Scott are fizzling out.

Laura decides to go home to Laguna Beach for the weekend to attend a baby shower for her high school friend. That decision – and a car accident – will lead her to a new future, if she’s ready to take a chance at love. 
Paul Dorn’s former life in New York City is far behind him and he’s working in a popular Laguna Beach surf shop when fate brings the most beautiful woman he’s ever met into his life. The attraction is instant and he has an overwhelming desire to protect her. While Paul’s retail sales career is a short-term job for market research purposes, his focus on Laura is long-term.

Will Laura allow a handsome stranger to help her create a future unlike her past, or will the bright lights of Hollywood pull her back to LA?

***Laguna Lights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone read. And if you enjoy Laura and Paul's story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.

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About the Author

Kaira Rouda is a USA Today bestselling, multiple award-winning author of contemporary women's fiction and sexy modern romance novels that sparkle with humor and heart. Her women's fiction titles include HERE, HOME, HOPE, ALL THE DIFFERENCE and IN THE MIRROR. Her bestselling short story is titled, A MOTHER'S DAY. Kaira's work has won the Indie Excellence Award, USA Book Awards, the Reader's Choice Awards and honorable mention in the Writer's Digest International Book Awards. Her books have been widely reviewed and featured in leading magazines.



Her sexy contemporary romance series set on INDIGO ISLAND includes: WEEKEND WITH THE TYCOON, Book 1; HER FORBIDDEN LOVE, Book 2; THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS, Book 3; and THE BILLIONAIRE'S BID, Book 4. Each of these novellas can be read as a stand alone, or enjoyed as a series. Her new series is set in LAGUNA BEACH and includes: LAGUNA NIGHTS, Book 1; LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Book 2; and LAGUNA LIGHTS, Book 3 coming winter 2015. She also helped launch Melissa Foster's The Remington's Kindle World with her bestselling novella, SPOTLIGHT ON LOVE, and is part of Carly Phillips Dare to Love Kindle World with THE CELEBRITY DARE.

Her nonfiction titles, REAL YOU INCORPORATED: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs, and REAL YOU FOR AUTHORS: 8 Essentials for Women Writers (available for free download on her website) continue to inspire.

She lives in Southern California with her husband and four almost-grown kids, and is at work on her next novel. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook at Kaira Rouda Books and on her website, KairaRouda.com.
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To make it fun, Chuck E. Cheese's across the country will donate 15% of sales from 3 - 9 PM on 3/31 to Big Brothers and Big Sisters when guests mention the organization!  So make it a fun night out and don't forget to mention Big Brothers and Big Sisters!

Big Brothers and Big Sisters help so many children who desperately need the mentoring of a male or female because for one reason or another-they don't have an adult model to emulate. And don't forget to explain to your children what charities and giving is all about. Yes, they all need funds--but if you don't have money--volunteers are also always needed!

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E-Book-Hearts at Play-2-WW-Rev of Claimed by Love-Melissa Foster-Ends 5/1

Monday, March 28, 2016

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Love at first glance--Duke took one look at Gabriella who was doing her darndest to get him to leave Elpitha Island, and that is all it took--one glance. Gabriella wasn't making much headway getting him to leave the island--and he was really good looking. But she had to save her family's island home at all costs--and if that meant trying to get this investor to leave---

Duke ---well he would do anything to get and keep Gabriella for all time--and boy does he ever--it gets really steamy. Will Gabriella be able to learn to really trust after handling all the divorce cases she's been involved in in her law practice? Will Duke be able to finally convince her that he is for real and never says anything that he doesn't mean?


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Claimed by Love, Book #2 The Ryders

Family law attorney Gabriella Liakos has one true love, Elpitha Island, where she grew up and hopes someday to return. But Elpitha is in financial ruins, and Gabriella will do anything to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

Duke Ryder is a savvy real estate investor set on making Elpitha into an exclusive resort. Unlike other investors, he's not scared of purchasing a property where one family has roots so deep they practically reach the ocean floor...until he meets his beautiful, stubborn, and enticing tour host―the daughter of the owner of most of the island.

Gabriella sets out to dissuade Duke from purchasing Elpitha, but Duke has other ideas. He wants Gabriella and the island. Duke's powerful seduction draws Gabriella in, but can a savvy investor who's used to glamour and glitz, and a woman interested in preserving the culture she adores find a happily ever after together?

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THE RYDERS are the newest addition to the LOVE IN BLOOM series by New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. This 5-book hot contemporary romance series features alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. While each book may be read as a standalone, you might enjoy reading the entire Love in Bloom series (The Snow Sisters, The Bradens, The Remingtons, & Seaside Summers)


**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**


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Seized by Love, Book #1 The Ryders


YOU FELL IN love with Blue Ryder and Lizzie Barber in Seaside Summers, now follow their journey to find true love in SEIZED BY LOVE, the first book in the Ryder series.



Lizzie Barber runs a successful flower shop by day and secretly hosts the Naked Baker webcast at night to help pay for her younger sister’s education. To keep friends and family from finding out about her sexy secret, she’s put her social life on hold until her sister’s education is paid off and she can stop filming the webcast.

Blue Ryder fell hard for Lizzie Barber when he met her a year ago, and he hasn’t been able to get her off his mind since. Everything about the feisty little brunette, from her tight bod to her seductive smile, cuts straight to his heart. Though Lizzie has turned down every invitation he’s extended—Blue is not about to give up trying. 

Renovating Lizzie’s kitchen brings Blue further into Lizzie’s life, and the oven is not the only thing heating up. One night and one powerful kiss changes everything. But when Lizzie’s secret is revealed and the safe bubble she’s hidden in shatters, true love may not be enough to put the pieces back together.


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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. 



Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.


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Adoption--Should I or Shouldn't I-From the View of An Adopted Woman

Friday, March 25, 2016

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It has got to be the most difficult decision a woman can make--to give birth to an infant then to allow another couple to adopt that child knowing that the reality is you will probably never get to meet that little person or know if they have had a good or a bad life. But then--what if the birth mother is too young and her family can't afford to house another mouth to feed and rear to adulthood (as was the case with me or so I've been told). Back then it took longer to adopt a baby and no real information was given as to family medical history etc. No information was ever given about the birth mother or father other then some rudimentary facts-the records were sealed. Luckily that has now changed and more knowledge is forthcoming. I was born in 1950 and I was not taken to my adoptive parents home until 1951. They really checked out the adoptive parents back then to make sure. My parents wanted a child that they were sure was born into the religion they practiced so they went to a specific agency. I sometimes wonder if the fact that I was and am very quiet and have trouble being touchy feely or being held at all actually has to do with the fact that I was left for so long to wait in that, what I can only assume was a foster home. I will say this--my adoptive parents and extended family were and are everything anyone could want. They are my parents and I am not in the least bit interested in knowing or meeting my birth mother, even though in this day and age I could probably find out! And yes, I was told almost before I could understand that I was adopted. As for the parents that want to adopt--they have many questions as well.

But before you give up an infant or adopt one you really should know all the options open to you. You really should find someone knowledgeable who can give you ALL the information. If you are lucky enough to live in Colorado then
Creative Adoptions can help whether you have an unwanted pregnancy or you wish to adopt an infant or an older child. I am sure that most other states have something similar, or at least I hope they do.




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Book Review-Portrait To Die For-Radine Trees Nehring

Thursday, March 24, 2016


What an interesting book--a definite mystery--but kind of laid back--no real drama. Carrie, a religious woman who prays daily, is also one of those people who just seems to have to help others. Her husband an ex police detective is not too thrilled with this because she invariably gets into serious trouble and she has promised him--no more getting involved. Carrie is a volunteer at a prestigious Art Museum. There is a painting that they are going to show that actually differs from a copy of it. A reporter who was doing a human interest article on the upcoming art exhibit writes the article--then she disappears.

As it turns out this reporter is a friend of Carrie's son (who has the same "helping genes). They all get involved--even Carrie's husband and uncover more then they ever dreamed.

I did enjoy this book and think you may as well--just don't expect the usual that mystery novels usually entail.

About the Book: (from Amazon)

Advance Reader Edition--Carrie discovers two versions of a supposedly original portrait in a loan exhibition at Crystal Bridges of American Art, where she does volunteer work. When the reporter who interviewed Carrie at the museum is abducted, Carrie must choose between honoring her promise to stop crime-solving--or work to find the woman who was her son's college friend.

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About the Author: (from the Author's website)


Multi-published author RADINE TREES NEHRING and husband John moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to rural northwest Arkansas in 1988 after spending weekends on their Arkansas land for ten years. Radine began writing a series of articles, essays, and stories about the Arkansas Ozarks shortly after she and John bought their land, and these found interested readers around the globe. Many were collected in her first book, DEAR EARTH: A Love Letter from Spring Hollow, initially published in New York in 1995. When asked which of her books is her favorite, DEAR EARTH is the one Radine names. It is still available in print, has been published in Chinese, and also sells well in e-book form.

Radine says all of her writing expresses her love for the Ozarks and when she began writing her "To Die For" traditional mystery series in 2000, Ozarks tourist destinations were natural settings for her.

"I enjoy writing about what I love and sharing these places with readers everywhere. Both they and I experience my chosen destinations as the story unfolds."

During her writing career, Radine also wrote and hosted a radio program, "Arkansas Corner Community News," for ten years. The program, as well as all her other writing, featured unique people, places and events in the area.

She has received many regional and national awards, including a National Silver Falchion for mystery writing and the Governor's Award for the best writing about Arkansas. Radine was the 2011 inductee into the Arkansas Writers' Hall of Fame


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E-Book (3)-WW-TROUBLE AT THE KENNEL:(Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery)-Dianne Harman-Ends 4/12

Tuesday, March 22, 2016


There is possibly nothing more frightening then a treasured dog (or any pet) escaping from a kennel. I know this for a fact. My first dog was nothing if not an escape artist. My Dad left him at a Vets because I don't really know why-but obviously Wags was feeling better, he dug under the enclosure and the next thing I heard was my Dad yelling at the Vet over the phone. While he was still yelling there was a bark from outside--It was Wags!! He really was an exceptional dog who had been taught (by my Dad) to look both ways before he crossed roads. I don't know who made it down those stairs to let him in faster, my Dad or me. We did change Vets after that!!

Well imagine going on a vacation and coming home only to find out that the cages on very expensive kennel where you had left your pet had been opened and all the pets had taken off. To make matters even worse--the owner of the kennel had been murdered! Kelly, with her fingers still crossed behind her back if only mentally promised Mike, her husband and the sheriff that she would not get involved. As it turns out there were four suspects----will the real killer be found?

And then there is Skyy--the champion German Shepard pup that was owned by the murdered kennel owner. Mike had told Kelly--NO MORE PETS--two dogs were more then enough. Kelly took the pup in anyway until they could find it a home------------

And of course all the recipes that Kelly prepares in the book can be found at the end of the book look really scrumptious!!

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About the Book: (from Amazon)

Seven time Amazon All Star author Dianne Harman with her latest book in the best selling Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series

Mike, the sheriff of Beaver County, Oregon and his wife Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, have just returned from a fly fishing trip to Cuba. On the drive home from the airport Mike gets a call informing him that the owner of Doggie Love Kennel, where they had boarded their dogs when they were in Cuba, has been murdered. To make matters worse, all of the dogs in the kennel, including Rebel and Lady, have been released and are running loose in the surrounding area. They immediately begin to search for their dogs as well as trying to determine who killed Mary Barnes.

They have plenty of suspects to choose from: the druggie kennel employee; the owner of the award winning Yorkie that was impregnated while staying at the kennel; the disgruntled head of the Pit Bull Sanctuary who was instructed by the owner of the kennel to get his pit bulls off of the property within twenty-four hours; the impoverished woman whose property is next to the luxurious kennel and is jealous of the dogs being boarded there; the kennel manager; and her husband who has anger issues. Will Mike and Kelly find the killer before the killer comes after them? And what about the dog named Skyy? Is she cute enough to make Mike rethink his decision to only have two dogs? Can she worm her way into his heart?

This is the ninth book in the bestselling Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series. Find out more at www.DianneHarman.com

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Dianne Harman draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught yoga and certified yoga instructors. She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking and playing with her new puppy, Kelly.

Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. She is the author of three cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, and her newest, High Desert. Each of these books contains recipes from her travels. She is also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series.

A number of books in her cozy mystery series have been designated by Amazon as All-Stars because of their sales, and Dianne has been named by Amazon seven times as one of their most popular authors.

She invites you to visit her web site at: www.dianneharman.com and sign up for her newletters. You'll receive a free book and have a weekly chance to win an autographed boxed set of the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series. You may also visit her on Twitter: @DianneDHarman or email her at: dianne@dianneharman.com

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Book Review-The Perfect Tear (Young Adult)-Connie Lansberg

Monday, March 21, 2016


What a thoroughly enjoyable Young Adult novel. It is a fantasy complete with magical powers and ruled by people of I think not this world. It even has a Prince who falls for a peasant girl (Eleanor). The woman who imagined our world and brought it into being with musical notes was being challenged by another of her world. Our world was being unraveled and only a singer with excess DNA strands given to them by the creator could save it.

Eleanor and her friends go through some harrowing experiences complete with monsters and fraught with danger. Thankfully she also had her little goat with them with his magical bell--who was able to lead them out of danger many times.

This is a true fairy tale with an ending that will have a moral--it takes everyone joining together to save a world.

I was given a copy of the paperback to read --but I did see that in the e-book there will be numerous pictures which if the cover is any indication will be magnificent. You can see some of them on the author's site.

I was sent some questions and answers from the publicist--this is the one I would have asked if given the chance

"How does being a writer compare to being a musical artist?

I love that writing is autonomous. Not like a band where I am completely dependent on the players and where I have to be respectful and diplomatic, not that I have trouble with that--mostly. I enjoy bringing out as much as I can by myself before I bring the editor in.

The only terrible thing is the sitting. Sitting is the new smoking. I have to set an alarm every hour to make myself get up and run around. Left to my own devices, I could sit for four and five hours at a time."


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Eleanor is a singer. Her songs keep nature in balance, but when they are stolen from her, a grey mist descends and her world fails to thrive. This timid orphan is thrust into a course of action she never asked for, nor envisioned. Set against a backdrop of abandonment, loss and betrayal, she must find her way through strange and dangerous landscapes in her desperate search for the Perfect Tear, a dark crystal which holds the future of her world. But, Eleanor is no savior. She is a simple girl with strong instincts and she must learn to trust them. Just like the notes of song must connect to create a melody, Eleanor must discover the connections needed to create the harmony required to truly save her world.

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Connie Lansberg is a singer/songwriter and now author based in Melbourne Aus- tralia. She's had her original songs placed in some of Australia's best loved TV shows that play around the world and The Connie Lansberg Quartet is a fixture in the Mel- bourne jazz scene. Her most recent original musical project, Alone with Bees, performs her songs written especially for The Perfect Tear. This is Connie's first novel and the movie is coming.

She also received several grants from the Victoria Council of the Arts for the development of mobile phone games that she created.

Connie joined the Melbourne Writers Group in 2010 to work on ideas and scripts and during this time the idea for The Perfect Tear began to develop and take shape. She continued her education by taking scriptwriting classes at the Australian Film and Television School in Melbourne and later, worked extensively with Marcy Kennedy on the book. She has two more stories to complete The Perfect Tear Trilogy and is hoping to have the second book finished by 2016.

"The first thing anybody tells you about this business is to say what makes you unique and different, but I couldn't and the very idea of it never sat well with me and after much deliberation, I finally realized why.

Because, I'm not unique or different-I'm exactly like you and I love that.

We each have a unique filter through which we interpret the world, and with this filter in place, I write stories and songs and you might find them surprising or intriguing or confronting, you may relate or you may not. They may make you laugh and sometimes, even cry.

You may or may not understand what I'm trying to say and you may not understand me, however, rest assured, once we get past the filters, at our core, we are wonderfully and beautifully, exactly the same."


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Color Garden Egg Coloring Kit GA-3 Winners-US-Ends 3/22

Sunday, March 20, 2016

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Color Garden has an amazing selection of natural dyes that can be used in things like frosting, drinks, foods and just in time for Easter, an egg coloring kit!

Color Gardens all-natural dyes so they DONT' STAIN your hands or clothing!

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Now you can enter to win a Color Garden Egg Coloring Kit to use this Easter!


This would be the dream product for anyone who allows their children to help decorate the eggs--these natural dyes will not stain your hands or the hands of your little helpers. It won't stain your clothing either. If you have ever walked around with multi colored hands for the day or ended up with a blouse or apron that appeared tie dyed you will want this kit. Read the review and you will see what I mean! This is quick give away--3 days--so that the winners can get their kits hopefully in time for Easter. Don't delay--enter now!!

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Welcome to this awesome giveaway event! This is our biggest prize yet, and we can't wait to giveaway this awesome prize, to one lucky winner! 


This is one large giveaway--I know there is a lot I could do with $150 in my PayPal account. Lots of books have been calling my name as well as a couple of items I need for my apartment. I could probably even get Baby one of those fancy cat trees so maybe she could stop climbing all over my furniture (dream on Michele)--and maybe get myself something like some spring/summer clothes! Well--in order to have a chance on being the one lucky winner you have to get down there and ENTER!!

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One lucky winner will receive a $150 via Paypal. Entering to win is very easy, with the GiveawayTools form, below:





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The bloggers involved in this giveaway were not compensated, and are
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prize out. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter this giveaway.
This giveaway starts March 20th, 2016, and will end on April 7th, 2016 at
11:59 pm. The winner will be emailed, and have 48 hours to respond, or a
new winner will be chosen. Once a winner is drawn and confirmed, the
name will be announced on the GiveawayTools form. Open to worldwide entries. 






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Minted is Giving Back!! April 18 - May 2

Friday, March 18, 2016


Is your school or non-profit trying to raise funds? Well here is an easy way for them to do it. All they have to do is sign up for their own Minted Storefront and Minted donates 10% of each sale made through their Storefront to their school, PTA, or nonprofit organization.

As you may know, these next couple of months are a peak time for senior portrait photography, graduation party planning, and summer camp dreaming. Whichever one you're looking forward to the most, Minted has you covered.

For Grads-Announce their shining moment + Decorate their walls with inspirational art and school year memories that will last them a lifetime.


For Summer Camp-Keep belongings organized and ensure that everything that goes to camp comes home too


There are so many possibilities to get that fund raising going. Minted has you covered!!

However, as they are excitedly counting down to summer, they are having a special promo for fundraisers to earn 15% (instead of the 10% base) of each sale made. All they need to do is sign up for their FREE Minted storefront page between the dates of April 18th and May 2nd.

So what are you waiting for--click in to any of the links on this post, sign up and start earning money for your organization.


Do you want to see all that Minted has to offer? Click on the Minted below or into the button from my left hand sidebar



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$20 in Stubbs FREE Product Coupons-Ends 3/31

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As we all know eating right is not always that easy and we all struggle to find the right recipes and products that will satisfy our and our families taste buds and will provide the correct nutritional balance to keep us all at our peak. Top that off with a lot of us have dietary restrictions which we have to adhere to.

You do not have to eat boring to eat right! March is National Nutrition Month and Stubbs has tons of healthy and wonderfully tasty recipes on their website for you to try that are far from boring! They want to make sure you are Savoring the Flavor of Eating Right! You can win $20 in free product coupons to celebrate!


Enter Below and Good Luck!

 
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Book Review-CXVI Desperate Measures-(CXVI BOOK 3)-Angie Smith


Having read both of the other books in this series I was looking forward to this one. These do need to be read in order as it is a continuing story and it will help if you know what went before.

Maria Barnes is still missing and her former partner the now retired Greg Woods has all but given up locating her. He is nearing the end of his life having been diagnosed with cancer. He is depressed to say the least and his apartment-where he lives alone is a total wreck. He doesn't hear from his divorced wife or his daughters-they have no idea he is dying.

Then an energetic young woman shows up in his apartment and takes over-literally! She claims that she is looking for Falkner-Brown and Maria and Greg is the only one who can help him! Somehow she gets him moving again and convinces him he should go visit one of his old friends with her. This is a conspiracy which will be revealed when you read the book.

The ending is kind of sad but leaves the reader with a sense that maybe there will be a fourth in this series or maybe all is ending as it was meant to be.


About the Book: (from Amazon)

She’s missing – but does she want to be found?

It is now three years since Detective Superintendent Greg Woods retired, and his life has been consumed with the desperate search for his former Detective Sergeant, Maria Barnes. This chaotic, and so far unsuccessful quest, has taken its toll on his physical and mental wellbeing.

However, he finally receives a knock at the door with what he considers to be his most promising lead. He teams up with a young, spirited and extremely competent hacker, who also holds a vested interest in finding Barnes and his old adversary Faulkner-Brown.

What they discover sends shockwaves around the globe and threatens international security. With Woods’ health dramatically failing he knows this is his final chance, success or failure, his last hurrah!

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About the Author: (from Amazon)


Angie Smith was born in Doncaster and educated at Huddersfield University where she graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Education and Training. After a long career in adult education, training and performance management she retired early to pursue other ventures.

​She travels extensively, and was nominated for an award on her knowledge transfer partnerships work, when she co-produced and presented a journal article at the International Social Work Conference in Durban.

​Unfortunately in 2013 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and following a year of extensive and grueling treatment her desire to write was rekindled. The novel, CXVI - The Beginning of the End, is the first in this crime thriller trilogy.

​She currently lives in West Yorkshire with her husband, youngest son and two dogs.

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Dog is Good (and so are Cats)!! 15% off ends 4/15 #AD

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Dog Is Good Coupon!


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We all love our fur babies and I don't know about you but I love to loudly proclaim that fact on clothing I wear and of course by purchasing items for the little rascals! Well this site has some of the cutest things I've seen. And from now until April 15th you can get 15% off when you use the code DIGAFF15

Dog Is Good Coupon!

They have some of the cutest magnets to stick up as well as leashes, human apparel, books and gifts!!

Click on in and see what it is all about!!




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