tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973767334088464972023-11-16T03:00:05.760-08:00The Romantic TypeKatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-32949949247306081112010-12-20T09:20:00.000-08:002010-12-20T09:20:14.589-08:00New Years Bash!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UodtNVlwYLwCf0UoWjX7okUp_WrwHHCF7h0sCRuZlYxL5L8iYhY0TpwLcnwd6uDMnGvO6UshytD-LUsJeQ0EfH5TdpO36lKg3GTBpo4MiIa3X71Cw8C6OaXKpcQRE4sUjYIMp7Jpnnwr/s1600/New+Years+Bash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UodtNVlwYLwCf0UoWjX7okUp_WrwHHCF7h0sCRuZlYxL5L8iYhY0TpwLcnwd6uDMnGvO6UshytD-LUsJeQ0EfH5TdpO36lKg3GTBpo4MiIa3X71Cw8C6OaXKpcQRE4sUjYIMp7Jpnnwr/s1600/New+Years+Bash.jpg" /></a></div>Hey gals! I'm just reminding everyone about the upcoming New Years Bash! It's going to run from Dec. 30- Jan 13th and there are going to be TONS of giveaways to enter! Please grab the EVENT BUTTON on the right hand side so you can get extra entries! I also recommend subscribing and following so you don't forget :). <br />
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</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-74539585086101362512010-12-20T08:50:00.000-08:002010-12-20T08:50:59.886-08:00Winners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwumi7tY3nHZfBUvNCS-bV49Eqq3bajxVc34RN0MOY5HOF2ZmhnAN-w8Gz7JB6gvkhV0XIdW5MGOcLgyjM7gWFGCyvzO1NcPFVbkA04cjJYYuIFHZ-WVHEcdU1mueBmOb4qHaOr6SDCEWc/s1600/Winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwumi7tY3nHZfBUvNCS-bV49Eqq3bajxVc34RN0MOY5HOF2ZmhnAN-w8Gz7JB6gvkhV0XIdW5MGOcLgyjM7gWFGCyvzO1NcPFVbkA04cjJYYuIFHZ-WVHEcdU1mueBmOb4qHaOr6SDCEWc/s320/Winners.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not going to show the Random.org pictures today because I still feel a little bit sick and I don't feel like doing all the work. If you would like to see them, I did save them and I can send them to you via email.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Chixycoco Vintage winner:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;">Comment #89</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;">Roni-Thanks for giving them a heart on Etsy!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">The Sewing Blonde winner</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;">Comment #46</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;">Ashley Elaine</span><span style="color: black;">-Thanks for liking me on Facebook! </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Congrats to the winners you will be receiving a winner shortly! I want to give a special thanks to Chixycoco Vintage and The Sewing Blonde for Sponsoring these awesome giveaways!</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"><b> </b> </span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: black;"> </span> </span></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-88283646541499430892010-12-20T08:39:00.000-08:002010-12-20T08:39:48.048-08:00Sick Days<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I just wanted to tell everyone that I'm sorry that I've been kind of "absent" these last couple of days. I came down with the flu and just didn't feel up to it. I'm going to be announcing the winners very shortly. I hope everyone is doing great!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-77071223702222796912010-12-18T07:37:00.000-08:002010-12-18T07:38:47.507-08:00More Winners :)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Giveaway Winners!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginVE0qPKKPWwj5XQPC6j0G6wuxfA2qrJQq1Qfh9l-92dQmZIWyO63BQ2T83loxV-O0JHyFNpZR6oijzhKhDKBJuGkeTd8C_geDqKSFQF1-MqbnGirfQWBZ-CIHo1Mlfpu0-Kx7dIAer1T/s1600/Winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginVE0qPKKPWwj5XQPC6j0G6wuxfA2qrJQq1Qfh9l-92dQmZIWyO63BQ2T83loxV-O0JHyFNpZR6oijzhKhDKBJuGkeTd8C_geDqKSFQF1-MqbnGirfQWBZ-CIHo1Mlfpu0-Kx7dIAer1T/s320/Winners.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #660000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reasons <b>Why You Rock</b>! by Kathy Light:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OYNbtlp_uer4FhyNJ3Jic-qwcXt3xChz0_DxrDsaSUmH3-H9XBbgW2OfISJko4O2iXvpEIr8NUiIJ2vJmevSVkESs2HSC72qmZygiV2YixpkTEKgqBPApznjdUzfPKuZjcm3s6Bwaa48/s1600/why+you+rock+winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OYNbtlp_uer4FhyNJ3Jic-qwcXt3xChz0_DxrDsaSUmH3-H9XBbgW2OfISJko4O2iXvpEIr8NUiIJ2vJmevSVkESs2HSC72qmZygiV2YixpkTEKgqBPApznjdUzfPKuZjcm3s6Bwaa48/s1600/why+you+rock+winner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Comment # 29</div><div style="text-align: center;">*ArtsyChaos*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ25dMaHm9WtKaM-kkO830-JkHTnDs1eCRoNI2phdRr28UlbcT4YMMCVC76y1LAT1bZP8vGmx1YXA_aqW1PWM57k6lP-VatIdzMSxIV_nAJwdYhmR7962co0sMhrci-oYrhoBsr2JfMkn2/s1600/why+u+rock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ25dMaHm9WtKaM-kkO830-JkHTnDs1eCRoNI2phdRr28UlbcT4YMMCVC76y1LAT1bZP8vGmx1YXA_aqW1PWM57k6lP-VatIdzMSxIV_nAJwdYhmR7962co0sMhrci-oYrhoBsr2JfMkn2/s1600/why+u+rock.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Pink 'Dillo</span></span><br />
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Jessica<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whimsical Doodle </span></span><br />
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*Grace Matthews* <br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">Congrats to all the winners and a special thanks to all of the sponsors!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">Which reminds me, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePinkDillo?ref=seller_info"><span style="color: magenta;">The Pink Dillo</span></a> Would like to extend their discount to my readers until Dec. 31st!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;"> </span> </span></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-23714048515261606342010-12-18T07:14:00.000-08:002010-12-18T07:14:59.500-08:00Sparkling Gem Ornament<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This craft is fun to make and is also wonderful to give as an inexpensive Christmas gift. I wouldn't recommend doing this with younger children unless you buy plastic ornaments.</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Items you need:</span></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clear Glass Ball Ornament</span> </span></li>
<li>Glitter Glue</li>
<li>Flat back acrylic jewel adornments</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Step 1:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeIejlas2yUV5gSeW_n0VhS1T0PfgxdUTUPSldoI7fAnRAKuhQBl6PasNd03MDQMyJ7Kpr4IJ4K0mxdklvAyGC938s8IwqDHgmIAy4fGZF_hPvnH-T78vmonU3U5GtBSI5E6VMr-vQz0K/s1600/step+1+pic+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeIejlas2yUV5gSeW_n0VhS1T0PfgxdUTUPSldoI7fAnRAKuhQBl6PasNd03MDQMyJ7Kpr4IJ4K0mxdklvAyGC938s8IwqDHgmIAy4fGZF_hPvnH-T78vmonU3U5GtBSI5E6VMr-vQz0K/s1600/step+1+pic+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Begin this jeweled ornament by removing the top covering to the ornament and set it aside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpLPsSvOXwKRmT3ChVhePleCaYmy9KBbzJBOrNLPSc56CTdT4TXzH0UrnsbCCAGFttbOiqlcg1alHYue9UI4mVyDVaAZ4JKsm0jkgVcbyZQz1PXFZrfsoyl5Q09J7B6UE8ZkCG8FjDzvJ/s1600/step1+pic+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpLPsSvOXwKRmT3ChVhePleCaYmy9KBbzJBOrNLPSc56CTdT4TXzH0UrnsbCCAGFttbOiqlcg1alHYue9UI4mVyDVaAZ4JKsm0jkgVcbyZQz1PXFZrfsoyl5Q09J7B6UE8ZkCG8FjDzvJ/s1600/step1+pic+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, paint dots of glitter glue sporadically around the ornament.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_707835911"></span><span id="goog_707835912"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_707835911"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Step 2:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Place a jewel on top of each dot of glue. Allow to dry well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxl-zs7TcZEW-q1wlDvjgN1Xm62LWcT7TrKiFjYhCM8haS4-5HOwE0B7sngH5aE8B9Ag_VufT6y47UZbiDgN_7tpWthUPBZrGsjuaywCzf87Nmd5qXAqwWSYq1CmPG1A_k3Fkam2g6mDmm/s1600/add+gems.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxl-zs7TcZEW-q1wlDvjgN1Xm62LWcT7TrKiFjYhCM8haS4-5HOwE0B7sngH5aE8B9Ag_VufT6y47UZbiDgN_7tpWthUPBZrGsjuaywCzf87Nmd5qXAqwWSYq1CmPG1A_k3Fkam2g6mDmm/s1600/add+gems.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_707835911"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span id="goog_707835912"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_707835911"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Step 3:</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trace an outline around each gem with some glitter glue, and allow the ornament to dry well. The ornament is now ready for the tree or to give away as a handmade gift from the heart.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you decide to make these awesome ornaments I would LOVE to see pictures!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoxKATIExoxox</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-30805721044640232102010-12-16T10:39:00.000-08:002010-12-16T10:39:11.510-08:00Lies the Government Told You By Judge Andrew Napolitano Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaitTQCd5AdepjyB6tWSmSJgoAuEy47w81V8dgH4Lfz7Gu_I2uSmn9Tdpc7BKPz4k7FvmG9tmwpX5U12GdFbn-y5HxAk0qQUq2lwhvLas21z3mJbB_xRiGxRJuw6oeNSA2bWK0BYjDgypx/s1600/Lies+the+government+told+you+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaitTQCd5AdepjyB6tWSmSJgoAuEy47w81V8dgH4Lfz7Gu_I2uSmn9Tdpc7BKPz4k7FvmG9tmwpX5U12GdFbn-y5HxAk0qQUq2lwhvLas21z3mJbB_xRiGxRJuw6oeNSA2bWK0BYjDgypx/s320/Lies+the+government+told+you+cover.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About the Book:</b></span></div>What new crisis will the federal government manufacture in order to acquire more power over individuals? What new lies will it tell?<br />
Throughout our history, the federal government has lied to send our children off to war, lied to take our money, lied to steal our property, lied to gain our trust, and lied to enhance its power over us. Not only does the government lie to us, we lie to ourselves. We won’t admit that each time we let the government get away with misleading us, we are allowing it to increase in size and power and decrease our personal liberty.<br />
In acquiescing to the government’s continuous fraudulent behavior, we bear partial responsibility for the erosion of our individual liberties and the ever-expanding federal regulation of private behavior. This book attacks the culture in government that facilitates lying, and it challenges readers to recognize that culture, to confront it, and to be rid of it.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About the Author: </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt86C1WNvmIcNDDSYKmoVnZ32CwtmlFzMroxjq0XXxG8zcJzwBWzQbB9phsRKNcODQTZoHJ34fwZ6k2s1ofkNBPcJ4R9VTnE0ujz88hnkdT6339JlCL4gEFMdOcYclU63AesJPkyeUz3rs/s1600/lies+the+government+author.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt86C1WNvmIcNDDSYKmoVnZ32CwtmlFzMroxjq0XXxG8zcJzwBWzQbB9phsRKNcODQTZoHJ34fwZ6k2s1ofkNBPcJ4R9VTnE0ujz88hnkdT6339JlCL4gEFMdOcYclU63AesJPkyeUz3rs/s1600/lies+the+government+author.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Taken From Author's Website</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Judge Andrew P. Napolitano joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in January 1998, and currently serves as the Senior Judicial Analyst. He provides on air legal analysis every weekday throughout the day on FNC and on its sister network, Fox Business Network (FBN). He hosts “FreedomWatch” on FBN, Saturday at 10 am and 8 pm, and Sunday at 7 pm and 11 pm Eastern time. He is also the regular fill-in host for “The Glenn Beck Program” on FNC, weekdays at 5 pm. </div>Judge Napolitano is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. While on the bench from 1987 to 1995, Judge Napolitano tried more than 150 jury trials, and sat in all parts of the Superior Court–Criminal, Civil, Equity, and Family. He has handled thousands of sentencings, motions, hearings, and divorces. For eleven years, he served as an adjunct professor of constitutional law at Seton Hall Law School, where he provided instruction in constitutional law and jurisprudence. Judge Napolitano returned to private law practice in 1995 and began television broadcasting in the same year.<br />
Judge Napolitano has published five books on the U.S. Constitution. They are <i>Constitutional Chaos: What Happens When The Government Breaks Its Own Laws</i>; the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, <i>The Constitution in Exile: How the Federal Government Has Seized Power by Rewriting the Supreme Law of the Land</i>; <i>A Nation of Sheep</i>; <i>Dred Scott’s Revenge: A Legal History of Race and Freedom In America</i>; and the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and Deception In American History</i>.<br />
His writings have also been published in the <i>New York Times</i>, the <i>Wall Street Journal</i>, the <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, the <i>St. Louis Post-Dispatch</i>, the <i>New York Sun</i>, the <i>Baltimore Sun</i>, the (New London) <i>Day</i>, the <i>Seton Hall Law Review</i>, the <i>New Jersey Law Journal</i>, and the <i>Newark Star-Ledger</i>. He lectures nationally on the Constitution and human freedom.<br />
Judge Napolitano received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1972, and received his Juris Doctor degree from University of Notre Dame in 1975.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Judge Andrew Napolitano's new Political book is very interesting. He believes that the American people buy into lies pretty easily, and I can't disagree with him. In this book the author talks about 17 lies in particular the biggest and first being"All men are created equal". You can definitely tell by the way he writes that he is a big supporter in the Constitution. Being a political based book I really didn't know why I picked it at first to review because I thought it would be really boring! However, I found the lies that he talks about very captivating.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The lies talked about:</div><ol style="text-align: center;"><li style="text-align: left;">"All Men Are Created Equal"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"All Men . . . Are Endowed byTheir Creator with Certain Inalienable Rights"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> "Judges Are Like Umpires"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"Every Vote Counts"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> "Congress Shall Make No Law . . . Abridging the Freedom of Speech"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> "Your Body Is Your Temple"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"The Federal Reserve Shall Be Controlled by Congress" </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"It's Only a Temporary Government Program"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> "I'm from the Government, and I'm Here to Help"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> "We Are Winning the War on Drugs"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"Everyone Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> "The Constitution Applies in Good Times and in Bad Times"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"Your Boys Are Not Going to Be Sent into Any Foreign Wars"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"We Don't Torture"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"The Right of the People to Be Secure in Their Persons, Houses, Papers, and Effects, Shall Not Be Violated"</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">"America Has a Free Market"<br />
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If you are interested in reading books about the inconsistencies of the government this is a great book to own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Buy one: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>About the Book:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the harsh wilderness of colonial Massachusetts, Martha Allen works as a servant in her cousin's household, taking charge and locking wills with everyone. Thomas Carrier labors for the family and is known both for his immense strength and size and mysterious past. The two begin a courtship that suits their independent natures, with Thomas slowly revealing the story of his part in the English Civil War. But in the rugged new world they inhabit, danger is ever present, whether it be from the assassins sent from London to kill the executioner of Charles I or the wolves-in many forms-who hunt for blood. A love story and a tale of courage, <b><i>The Wolves of Andover</i> </b>confirms Kathleen Kent's ability to craft powerful stories of family from colonial history.<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>About the Author:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIxRoFF2aNPA-14Saj9Pb103cx5PsIoD-WKGXBRgeCINMswxA7aWQBvubPEdQg3dN0jQoKcbgHOe5oSDShQvvD1tjKwgcduJSEmOS15PfJeB6hA417xQ-hxc_w8hpUMZ0gaDcRufqwK-p/s1600/wolves+of+andover+author.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIxRoFF2aNPA-14Saj9Pb103cx5PsIoD-WKGXBRgeCINMswxA7aWQBvubPEdQg3dN0jQoKcbgHOe5oSDShQvvD1tjKwgcduJSEmOS15PfJeB6hA417xQ-hxc_w8hpUMZ0gaDcRufqwK-p/s400/wolves+of+andover+author.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>Kathleen Kent lives in Dallas with her husband and son. <i>The Heretic's Daughter</i> is her first novel.<br />
Most of the books that have influenced and touched me the most are historical fiction. When I was a child I read a lot of Dickens, Poe and H.H. Monroe. Some of my favorites from the past are <i>The Quincunx</i>, by Charles Palliser, <i>Instance of the Fingerpost </i>by Iain Pears, <i>The Weight of Water</i> by Anita Shreve, and <i>The Source </i>by James Mitchener. I also read everything by Annie Dillard, Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry. Currently I'm re-reading a book called <i>The Long Home </i>by William Gay who is, to me, one of the best writers in American fiction today.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This book was wonderful for me to read...I mean it was right up my alley! I've been doing family genealogy and many of my relatives were the original settlers in this country. My family started a few towns in MA and in NJ. The funny thing is that I can relate to <b><i>Kathleen Kent</i></b> because one of my family members was accused of being a witch and moved up to Canada. He wasn't obviously a witch, however, he refused to try a case against one of the "witches" and ended up being accused because of it!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyways, back to the review. This was very interesting and DARK in a good way. There are some pretty harsh parts in the book, but it was some pretty harsh times that they were living in. I love how the author reverts to London as well, I feel that it keeps the story relevant. This historical fiction book is packed with plenty of drama, love, and just enough violence to make it a 4 star read!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I seriously recommend that you gals and guys read this, especially if you like reading historical based books. </span></span><br />
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</center><center><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> </b></span></center><center><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own and 100% honest.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b> </b></span></center></center></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-22909440509515876532010-12-15T10:09:00.000-08:002010-12-15T10:20:01.421-08:00Lots of Winners!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsd636pU3w9BGFO9qWp5hFk1y4foHoOg_AQzuhQE7gmOSkOX4_9mlfnJgE5y9zMg8gsAlgzz7OsX9qph1lMFQFFGiH8DncWsQrWS94qt26K2dHj3zQ3oz6U8ZxDfrwdiI5_GpuCcG4uo1a/s1600/Winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsd636pU3w9BGFO9qWp5hFk1y4foHoOg_AQzuhQE7gmOSkOX4_9mlfnJgE5y9zMg8gsAlgzz7OsX9qph1lMFQFFGiH8DncWsQrWS94qt26K2dHj3zQ3oz6U8ZxDfrwdiI5_GpuCcG4uo1a/s320/Winners.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats to all the winners!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mystique Jewellery</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qOt98YGemjBcXr6T-Ih1rM2iljt2DwTho-XcH7coS24quNL6dUMSK6xeQAUmnZabDJxiBJ1BK2bZNmAzjtfZ544NRVIl5unVkswFhLnA21rlwvujRXyYaLKenBdhmoTnnUqdrT39VRP4/s1600/Mystique+Jewellery+winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qOt98YGemjBcXr6T-Ih1rM2iljt2DwTho-XcH7coS24quNL6dUMSK6xeQAUmnZabDJxiBJ1BK2bZNmAzjtfZ544NRVIl5unVkswFhLnA21rlwvujRXyYaLKenBdhmoTnnUqdrT39VRP4/s200/Mystique+Jewellery+winner.jpg" width="196" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Comment #34 KathyDetweiler </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Thanks for following!*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nryOxAsC71hH7toNdAUIJGL6GnhvTt2S5nQ917DXCSeRvWDZuaDZc7w9eSq8qdFsk2O2mj6wz049PBlwhaHkf9MKDsct8Nn3Xo5h1MU6Ai-S3hCDPXh8YUvkSrKqtvAprwzcAzXDXdPI/s1600/Mistique+winner+comment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nryOxAsC71hH7toNdAUIJGL6GnhvTt2S5nQ917DXCSeRvWDZuaDZc7w9eSq8qdFsk2O2mj6wz049PBlwhaHkf9MKDsct8Nn3Xo5h1MU6Ai-S3hCDPXh8YUvkSrKqtvAprwzcAzXDXdPI/s1600/Mistique+winner+comment.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Thanks for everyone who entered and a special thanks to:</b><br />
<b>-Mystique Jewellery</b><br />
<b>-Big Little Fan Frames</b><br />
<b>-Oddball Art Co.</b><br />
<b>and </b><br />
<b>-Hachette Book Group</b><br />
<b>For offering such great giveaways!</b><br />
<b>I will be emailing the winners shortly-Please reply back within 48 hrs!</b><br />
<b>xoxoKATIExoxo</b></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-48591086569731385282010-12-14T06:40:00.000-08:002010-12-14T06:40:33.625-08:00First of State Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4fsK6mvynDfgmj84W7__oZau_svbyy4DEyepQMKcVrXtp84IuMPf7DlKsU_1D8Sge8PNPvphB9JG3V5r0oiVWAFq9YpJEAC5RPdwn9qyWjRIdpA-iF6FaaYozzmWLz5iyNo5ZQYsWf8e/s1600/win.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4fsK6mvynDfgmj84W7__oZau_svbyy4DEyepQMKcVrXtp84IuMPf7DlKsU_1D8Sge8PNPvphB9JG3V5r0oiVWAFq9YpJEAC5RPdwn9qyWjRIdpA-iF6FaaYozzmWLz5iyNo5ZQYsWf8e/s1600/win.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats to:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Comment #1- See it happens!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LzFEt3JFbG9p_JmwLhoKuV9z1IHRTrDBFjeh-HD24oOvcXY3YpSbZheT9cGBfyRWv4_WOodkVUSIIRFlwuzE-x2gvInd1nXBtxErIiiYddemQJcyhFJ76NRFbPpWJtKWPw1M5K1URJJu/s1600/first+winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LzFEt3JFbG9p_JmwLhoKuV9z1IHRTrDBFjeh-HD24oOvcXY3YpSbZheT9cGBfyRWv4_WOodkVUSIIRFlwuzE-x2gvInd1nXBtxErIiiYddemQJcyhFJ76NRFbPpWJtKWPw1M5K1URJJu/s1600/first+winner.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Said.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRz7wxueboTYRzA5eY05daPQ5cf4BuI5DhHqHsOa4jaBDc0p7RKhl4jh690BDrdZCuGxmdASMx74mLJfSQdbsdua2NPD1-Pha2yNnudEDCdlYE5ceul4ucqxMi-G1G4nPQvyQ1Aq32y9af/s1600/The+Romantic+Type-+First+of+State+by+Robert+Greer+Review+and+Giveaway%2528Closed%2529_1292336274696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRz7wxueboTYRzA5eY05daPQ5cf4BuI5DhHqHsOa4jaBDc0p7RKhl4jh690BDrdZCuGxmdASMx74mLJfSQdbsdua2NPD1-Pha2yNnudEDCdlYE5ceul4ucqxMi-G1G4nPQvyQ1Aq32y9af/s400/The+Romantic+Type-+First+of+State+by+Robert+Greer+Review+and+Giveaway%2528Closed%2529_1292336274696.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be sending you an email shortly!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who entered! </div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-34269355487184420702010-12-13T13:31:00.000-08:002010-12-13T13:31:34.109-08:00Freebie Alert!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xgjGtwDSBJG8f7fmNordhmUXHBt290SXsORevaGFhtemkG1LXKwViSdAaFfurPmxk98rbyJPpZEu3ctY5p1LpyVxBxUvvzKBaghNiXn34tCpG9J0B3DvgNaloaVlZCSlMEdcgbkJb5c8/s1600/freebie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xgjGtwDSBJG8f7fmNordhmUXHBt290SXsORevaGFhtemkG1LXKwViSdAaFfurPmxk98rbyJPpZEu3ctY5p1LpyVxBxUvvzKBaghNiXn34tCpG9J0B3DvgNaloaVlZCSlMEdcgbkJb5c8/s320/freebie.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI7qDCeHA3DFZZYIqFCvUCQcsJWcdw3o9IxJkjpnsVbdDmTNrCUtzxhsNDTR_DlIma2HooKgMGzRYl9dnTVlwfdmn8rJQmewSR_E0zmPpQFlWIuqknrWwc5QqSnDXo3SkhJ6XDKQEW9TX/s1600/yoplait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI7qDCeHA3DFZZYIqFCvUCQcsJWcdw3o9IxJkjpnsVbdDmTNrCUtzxhsNDTR_DlIma2HooKgMGzRYl9dnTVlwfdmn8rJQmewSR_E0zmPpQFlWIuqknrWwc5QqSnDXo3SkhJ6XDKQEW9TX/s1600/yoplait.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="https://www.yoplait.com/get-your-free-cup">Yoplait</a> to get your coupon for1 cup of original yogurt!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*Thanks <a href="http://www.momondealz.com/">Mom on Dealz</a>*</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">How about the items in you shop?</span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Right now I have tons of earrings. I really like making earrings because this is what I usually wear most often with the type of work I'm in. I also have started doing bracelets from wire and also memory wire. I have several different lengths of necklaces that I'm offering as well. Most of my items are silver but i can make the jewelry from 14 k gold overlay and platinum if people request it. All the thinks I make in my shop is something that I would wear.<br />
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I also run sales from 10-20 percent off at times. I have also ran free shipping deals.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your all-time favorite item(s) currently in your shop?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiquyDZavLfY_CXm7OvrufZbO_RaHPimBm0KIvR7w0U7xB9GBGQEZ2Go-F8V31zFG5Agn7sivVF3Kt1BmR8o0sWDwapvMzn2DZ2JaTovq5uzhZMf_ZbgrVrE33Y0s66SgMe8NumNzCw4C8l/s1600/divine+angel+earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiquyDZavLfY_CXm7OvrufZbO_RaHPimBm0KIvR7w0U7xB9GBGQEZ2Go-F8V31zFG5Agn7sivVF3Kt1BmR8o0sWDwapvMzn2DZ2JaTovq5uzhZMf_ZbgrVrE33Y0s66SgMe8NumNzCw4C8l/s200/divine+angel+earrings.jpg" width="166" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsBSHzWVrm-L83yA2CABWsyyS1WflQGekyMKbXwKoi7noJxwWeDQ7lI43OLlnqvppvrLnwcw707rB3-lY-evcbLHIRKT3Oa_HWb_vj2kb_Mt4y_uxz5YInSMfrDlI_UtMATTkpvauIPA6/s1600/divine+necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsBSHzWVrm-L83yA2CABWsyyS1WflQGekyMKbXwKoi7noJxwWeDQ7lI43OLlnqvppvrLnwcw707rB3-lY-evcbLHIRKT3Oa_HWb_vj2kb_Mt4y_uxz5YInSMfrDlI_UtMATTkpvauIPA6/s320/divine+necklace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is tough, I have quite a few items. I really like the Grey and silver bead necklace, angel earrings and the Blue and silver bracelet(shown at the top of this post). These are my three top favorites right now. I really love all the jewelry that I have designed and would love to wear it all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What or who inspires you and why?</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I get inspired by the beads. I have known to spend time in a bead store and just look around. When I find the right beads I get a picture in my head about what I can do with this bead. Most of the time I think that they will make great earrings, while some make great necklaces. I also find inspiration in jewelry that I find at the mall. Some times there is something that I like but I want to make it to my personal taste. One inspiration that I recently worked on was The Story of Christ bracelet. One of my patients had it one and told me about it. So i have designed two in my shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">~My Review~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqLbbo_F2py6haGvaJGHbY9jOI4ryxCc-y-28cq15jUy2869vmZwnkL_RUDExm92vP4DlCVBFCicAf7N-Eua8GXJOyYWsxMdU4fuGNyvrgiz149z33wlazClKBRDVLRfodfETvihr_eQZ/s1600/divine+review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqLbbo_F2py6haGvaJGHbY9jOI4ryxCc-y-28cq15jUy2869vmZwnkL_RUDExm92vP4DlCVBFCicAf7N-Eua8GXJOyYWsxMdU4fuGNyvrgiz149z33wlazClKBRDVLRfodfETvihr_eQZ/s1600/divine+review.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> I was sent two pairs of earrings to review from Divine Jewelry, and I liked them. The colors were amazing along with their entire design. They came in a cute little bag (I liked it so much I saved it!) The only thing I wish is that they would come with backs to them..no biggie...easy enough fix! :) If you are ever in need of some "Date Night" or everyday jewelry make sure to stop by Divine Jewelry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Giveaway~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9fzSUW-zN9iGvtjgYW7KAd253hYfFP4bFVHCoiAmFpdA0eDj5Ppw2fWZD1w1PlfVf1UZkkIpBK-kDmK5_73G0bxjmXKoCNZg7Drao131YUkTnAH86DJRUJY2uy3OVlmRA0Q0PYXuhmkN/s1600/wanna+win.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9fzSUW-zN9iGvtjgYW7KAd253hYfFP4bFVHCoiAmFpdA0eDj5Ppw2fWZD1w1PlfVf1UZkkIpBK-kDmK5_73G0bxjmXKoCNZg7Drao131YUkTnAH86DJRUJY2uy3OVlmRA0Q0PYXuhmkN/s320/wanna+win.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Michelle from Divine Jewelry is offering to give one of my readers<b> a pair of earrings of their choice!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">~Thanks Divine Jewelry~</span></span></span><br />
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</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-34410387993366656442010-12-11T16:42:00.000-08:002010-12-11T16:42:24.244-08:00Rescue by Anita Shreve Review<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGf0gnuR52Jn7b0tUowrjwC1Pj_Ssy2KmtWRsl2_3Lbjj-u_bt7S2R61kOK6iHiqxmefI1GrTGPhEGy7-8g5LwS75jPilr2REmaGNQAH54GuP0lgXwaWQDv7p-43uOXjx7HZ4bW1mH1ok/s1600/rescue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGf0gnuR52Jn7b0tUowrjwC1Pj_Ssy2KmtWRsl2_3Lbjj-u_bt7S2R61kOK6iHiqxmefI1GrTGPhEGy7-8g5LwS75jPilr2REmaGNQAH54GuP0lgXwaWQDv7p-43uOXjx7HZ4bW1mH1ok/s1600/rescue.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer132361324"><span class="reviewText" id="freeTextContainer13155863264889990574">RESCUE by Anita Shreve<br />
November 30, 2010 - Little, Brown & Company - Hardcover, 288 pages<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Book Description:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Taken from www.hachettebookgroup.com*</span> <br />
A rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. Sheila Arsenault is a gorgeous enigma--streetwise and tough-talking, with haunted eyes, fierce desires, and a never-look-back determination. Peter Webster, as straight an arrow as they come, falls for her instantly and entirely. Soon Sheila and Peter are embroiled in an intense love affair, married, and parents to a baby daughter. Like the crash that brought them together, it all happened so fast. Can you ever really save another person? Eighteen years later, Sheila is long gone and Peter is raising their daughter, Rowan, alone. But Rowan is veering dangerously off track, and for the first time in their ordered existence together, Webster fears for her future. His work shows him daily every danger the world contains, how wrong everything can go in a second. All the love a father can give a daughter is suddenly not enough. Sheila's sudden return may be a godsend--or it may be exactly the wrong moment for a lifetime of questions and anger and longing to surface anew. What tore a young family apart? Is there even worse damage ahead? The questions lifted up in Anita Shreve's utterly enthralling new novel are deep and lasting, and this is a novel that could only have been written by a master of the human heart.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About the Author:</span><br />
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<b>ANITA SHREVE</b> began writing fiction while working as a high school teacher. Although one of her first published stories, <i>"Past the Island, Drifting,"</i> was awarded an O. Henry Prize in 1975, Shreve felt she couldn't make a living as a fiction writer so she became a journalist. She traveled to Africa, and spent three years in Kenya, writing articles that appeared in magazines such as <i>Quest, US,</i> and <i>Newsweek.</i> Back in the United States, she turned to raising her children and writing freelance articles for magazines. Shreve later expanded two of these articles — both published in the <i>New York Times</i> Magazine — into the nonfiction books <i>Remaking Motherhood</i> and <i>Women Together, Women Alone.</i> At the same time Shreve also began working on her first novel, <i>Eden Close.</i> With its publication in 1989, she gave up journalism for writing fiction full time, thrilled, as she says, with "the rush of freedom that I could make it up."<br />
Since <i>Eden Close</i> Anita Shreve has written eleven other novels: <i>Strange Fits of Passion, Where or When, Resistance, The Weight of Water, The Pilot's Wife, Fortune's Rocks, The Last Time They Met, Sea Glass, All He Ever Wanted, Light on Snow, A Wedding in December</i> and, most recently, <i>Body Surfing</i>. In 1998 Shreve received the PEN/L. L. Winship Award and the New England Book Award for fiction.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own and 100% honest.</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-18320031834589027992010-12-11T06:23:00.000-08:002010-12-11T06:23:03.877-08:00Bloom and Barnacle Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwRIbkm52S-q9sGQ5eKzkJMbHkzL2v1IGcCguPhmsdgnq-2aqFbP7SxalemFJf55CNMdtQJQ1S-oHQ3xSMfJzxVvk1XbBAWqgFouYTbuj7cksROlhdejDigyCtq1UsIkT3_d_jtxvxgFz/s1600/bloom+and+barnacle+winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwRIbkm52S-q9sGQ5eKzkJMbHkzL2v1IGcCguPhmsdgnq-2aqFbP7SxalemFJf55CNMdtQJQ1S-oHQ3xSMfJzxVvk1XbBAWqgFouYTbuj7cksROlhdejDigyCtq1UsIkT3_d_jtxvxgFz/s1600/bloom+and+barnacle+winner.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCh0xNZ2WniLGQucIv3YtpgXkq-12u3Yzsp_ueaYytNdYk4Rnv4QVD5VEjex93AnLq4othQSnaQBH5LpHBqKLe4q9CCNXSK-7loFVM0hYJ4e-k0RMOJ1go5Az_y11H_3BvBhBWD-27NV-Y/s1600/bloom+and+barnacle+winner+comment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCh0xNZ2WniLGQucIv3YtpgXkq-12u3Yzsp_ueaYytNdYk4Rnv4QVD5VEjex93AnLq4othQSnaQBH5LpHBqKLe4q9CCNXSK-7loFVM0hYJ4e-k0RMOJ1go5Az_y11H_3BvBhBWD-27NV-Y/s400/bloom+and+barnacle+winner+comment.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations <b>P</b> I'm emailing you now! Please reply back within 48 hrs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Bloom and Barnacle for offering such a wonderful giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoKATIExoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-32169588724486720952010-12-10T12:32:00.001-08:002010-12-10T12:32:49.372-08:00Win a $100 Gift Card!<div style="text-align: center;">My friends at <i><b>Two of a kind, and working on a full house</b></i> are giving away (5) $100 American Express Gift Cards! I thought I might share this awesome giveaway with all of my lovely readers :).</div><div style="text-align: center;">~<a href="http://www.twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.com/2010/12/100-american-express-gift-card-giveaway.html">Click Here to Enter</a>~</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoKATIExoxo</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-64853143709074381452010-12-10T08:18:00.000-08:002010-12-10T08:55:05.083-08:00PenAgain Review and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfn9tOUfVx5kkOL0y2O-I7RP7WkiLC8L8HxtJmng6Mr6XOA8UuR-J0g3SJcacsfafY9y4Zmje-CdK64o50Y05kkLQZyGNP6-nDWIZ2-y7Ie6Q5VsU4hWGmtcIYPy1bvpqPiWqVGmHCoIb/s1600/pen+again.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfn9tOUfVx5kkOL0y2O-I7RP7WkiLC8L8HxtJmng6Mr6XOA8UuR-J0g3SJcacsfafY9y4Zmje-CdK64o50Y05kkLQZyGNP6-nDWIZ2-y7Ie6Q5VsU4hWGmtcIYPy1bvpqPiWqVGmHCoIb/s1600/pen+again.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I'm constantly writing, whether it's in my journal, pre-writing a review for this blog, or writing poetry so I know the importance of having a really great pen. So, when I was given the opportunity to review some great pens and pencils from <a href="http://www.penagain.com/">PenAgain</a> I had to jump on it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">PenAgain sent me 2 pens and some pencils.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first product I used was the Twist 'n Write pencil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCMAK6XQJwt1UZFS68ww1TSHOnQaXUArPqPF_aP7j50iivlC57LFJPfeM-qyiCMexrqqIlXxkAyOH4R8aMl5it1-TamY-nSc8y2aL-Q6_IZz1tpgItvnbGFCBA_ka1HJRedrqf1YiF_fd/s1600/penagain+pencil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCMAK6XQJwt1UZFS68ww1TSHOnQaXUArPqPF_aP7j50iivlC57LFJPfeM-qyiCMexrqqIlXxkAyOH4R8aMl5it1-TamY-nSc8y2aL-Q6_IZz1tpgItvnbGFCBA_ka1HJRedrqf1YiF_fd/s1600/penagain+pencil.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Twist 'n Write pencil is specifically designed to be used by smaller hands. Since I do not have any children I tested them out myself. The 2 mm pencil lead makes writing last longer and it's very comfortable. It's designed like a wishbone to provide extra comfort and to help children write the "correct" way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9oLPiBmeCOeu49tLjcsm-wi1pnbQmu-KFa0z_P2Vd4Epn-581JD6xj-Ggi85ZNIkd5TwcbgOorPr93kteDT0qraNgKlK3QaqtZ4WkjI5Ai2KfABVumc2ufI2zRUB7aPQFjzOfbEBdgsU/s1600/penagaiergo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9oLPiBmeCOeu49tLjcsm-wi1pnbQmu-KFa0z_P2Vd4Epn-581JD6xj-Ggi85ZNIkd5TwcbgOorPr93kteDT0qraNgKlK3QaqtZ4WkjI5Ai2KfABVumc2ufI2zRUB7aPQFjzOfbEBdgsU/s320/penagaiergo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I then went on to try the ErgoSleek pen. The ErgoSleek PenAgain has a wonderful metal finish and the rubber grip makes it super comfortable to write with. I REALLY love the fact that you can refill these pens because once you find the perfect pen you want to keep it for as long as possible. The ErgoSleek makes writing fun and less tiring because it takes the pressure off of your fingers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The last product I tried from PenAgain was the Ergo-Sof pen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2d_k4p-wcz3BChKOXVF2DeU2BjlA8WV7eUmh41qxqlWuOTVrTVtHWywX95-xf1erZceZcPEWf-sh5WYQ3v7MWcXIzj85yRM3p6CxFCfCnXvOQy_XAEY5dEiLDoGlTwTD_rdskZS7_zT1Y/s1600/penagainsof.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2d_k4p-wcz3BChKOXVF2DeU2BjlA8WV7eUmh41qxqlWuOTVrTVtHWywX95-xf1erZceZcPEWf-sh5WYQ3v7MWcXIzj85yRM3p6CxFCfCnXvOQy_XAEY5dEiLDoGlTwTD_rdskZS7_zT1Y/s1600/penagainsof.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the Ergo-Sof pen because it has a soft rubber coating and seems to make your writing flow as easy as water. It took all the cramping out of my fingers! These pens are also refillable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why you should try PenAgain products:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-They are comfortable</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-They improve your writing habits</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-They cause less tension while writing</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-They are refillable</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Giveaway~</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">PenAgain would like to give <b>5 </b>of my lucky readers some PenAgain products!</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBadLRu9_L04pCO0E5d5h7-Lxv3b92NmAc98if0KsYfVgKjqbO6UQ0GMBavc__zK9tBdO2cimE0k-hsZDCQKlTpMOx0pNHLYBzrajB55cgX58XeMYHjrLeFelKSBsIJULNK9fhcd7DNmY1/s1600/penagain+giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBadLRu9_L04pCO0E5d5h7-Lxv3b92NmAc98if0KsYfVgKjqbO6UQ0GMBavc__zK9tBdO2cimE0k-hsZDCQKlTpMOx0pNHLYBzrajB55cgX58XeMYHjrLeFelKSBsIJULNK9fhcd7DNmY1/s1600/penagain+giveaway.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com132tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-71052667983536792162010-12-09T21:29:00.000-08:002010-12-09T21:29:56.692-08:00Zig Zag Apparel Review and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ruM0L3h2l9hg0XyTuNaItaD62_LUm9MFf9O4lQeDIflxc_0BEJMwKpMZsxYO-1YnyxUlYIVhBuq6dPFbRm9FS4ajkBAbAlxJwp0l16YGjmk1ZBoWSc_8H6bY9LBBlZxli4D8vwknOQE3/s1600/zig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ruM0L3h2l9hg0XyTuNaItaD62_LUm9MFf9O4lQeDIflxc_0BEJMwKpMZsxYO-1YnyxUlYIVhBuq6dPFbRm9FS4ajkBAbAlxJwp0l16YGjmk1ZBoWSc_8H6bY9LBBlZxli4D8vwknOQE3/s320/zig.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Interview with Christina from Zig Zag Apparel:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Tell us a little bit about yourself, Christina.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My name is Christina and I'm a stay at home mom. I got engaged to the love of my life, Mark, on February 14, 2009 and we got married on March 14, 2009. I have a 4 month old son Gianni that I love and adore! We also have 3 Italian Greyhounds. I love to bake and cook and coupon shop and my newest hobby is sewing! <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What inspired you to start your shop?</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>My son inspired me to start my shop! I was getting frustrated that i could not find one descent hat at the store to fit his little head. So i decided to design my own pattern and make him a hat. Soon everybody was asking me where i got his hats from and that was the start of my shop. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">What is your all-time favorite item in your shop?</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>My favorite item and best seller is the houndstooth hat! I love that it works for boys and girls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3izoTM4Cn-bTH1arX-rLH__d8EdK7RZAAij5x5fYR5mv-2ddnxEe_zWqttWZdGZOzq4hx1XEaTDKznw7n-y3IACdJAs0OLqWqjIN_cEuC0cn-69Kh777bQ_0m0P_311LOHBnfyllYg48Y/s1600/zigzags+favorite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3izoTM4Cn-bTH1arX-rLH__d8EdK7RZAAij5x5fYR5mv-2ddnxEe_zWqttWZdGZOzq4hx1XEaTDKznw7n-y3IACdJAs0OLqWqjIN_cEuC0cn-69Kh777bQ_0m0P_311LOHBnfyllYg48Y/s320/zigzags+favorite.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5 Words to describe you:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Happy</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>-</b>Funny</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>-</b>Loving</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>-</b>Wife</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Mother </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite winter activity?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite winter activity is vacationing in Mexico with my husband and family :) <b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">~My Review~</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Zig Zag Apparel sent me their favorite hat to review. It's the girls version of the Houndstooth hat.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZzfM8RznLdX58sSCNIVjY1-A5owiS7T5roSLxj8Rg3rz2hvEcQSLPDqnc5LmHYJ4EAbHka_b_CO8JnDIAA6KwyUB0puDx0dVZGzXtUDK0B137_Cw_z20B1AqL8CrLBXq71kqNUCU8c1e/s1600/zig+zag+review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZzfM8RznLdX58sSCNIVjY1-A5owiS7T5roSLxj8Rg3rz2hvEcQSLPDqnc5LmHYJ4EAbHka_b_CO8JnDIAA6KwyUB0puDx0dVZGzXtUDK0B137_Cw_z20B1AqL8CrLBXq71kqNUCU8c1e/s320/zig+zag+review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Isn't it adorable?! I not only think that it's adorable I also think that it is:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Stylish</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Warm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Soft</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Very Well Made</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love the face that the fabric on it is stretchy since we all know how babies grow so fast! Becca looks adorable wearing it! I'm actually considering getting professional pictures of her in it. It's also great that you can roll up or down the brim of the hat for the perfect fit. There is nothing better than quality items for a LOW price!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Some other great items you can purchase from Zig Zag Apparel:</b></span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56ng2Jm56JgqxefqYA9ZAL-3ZD9x0p-yaWelag6aYSuN9GIItK1B2Okhyczx_-ii6rfco8Cmn5YWF46W6jjbe7zo8OFheut-ot4Te3bRkBZdcKhWRCKqMDaL2aZF7C09msuhia5_X7zNi/s1600/zigzag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56ng2Jm56JgqxefqYA9ZAL-3ZD9x0p-yaWelag6aYSuN9GIItK1B2Okhyczx_-ii6rfco8Cmn5YWF46W6jjbe7zo8OFheut-ot4Te3bRkBZdcKhWRCKqMDaL2aZF7C09msuhia5_X7zNi/s320/zigzag1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Red Flower with Swarovski Crystal and Lace</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This would make a beautiful prop for a photography session. It's absolutely beautiful! The lace on this headband is very soft and is great for every day wear and special events.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5LR2qVmOzhlIxZkkcgUWRXLpcwc0jszkRJ4eD7Acxj_shAhVLZA1Bf12wOSJigJlMNvvUxOiN8JluB4lyyrHWMXbEcu_5nizqjgiFoi00OZ3HNWehPw8BvyE4SNJUB28Menf5oNZ-dKF/s1600/zigzag2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5LR2qVmOzhlIxZkkcgUWRXLpcwc0jszkRJ4eD7Acxj_shAhVLZA1Bf12wOSJigJlMNvvUxOiN8JluB4lyyrHWMXbEcu_5nizqjgiFoi00OZ3HNWehPw8BvyE4SNJUB28Menf5oNZ-dKF/s320/zigzag2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Pink Hat With Flower</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hands down this hat is just darling! I love the little buttons that Zig Zag Apparel adds to their hats!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rd_5isDklGrkwrTTkuuTIq1_2ksI-vBc3HZSPsa_RrjTRC5WbZu4Pmbyv_36FUdzBSapZamOdxL8NgPmcMeoZVm2FVtg4N6xLFCc3XnqB8f7WXhnjEeqz1NaEpWV9ofIGa6n7zvt2U2Y/s1600/zig+zag+bridal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rd_5isDklGrkwrTTkuuTIq1_2ksI-vBc3HZSPsa_RrjTRC5WbZu4Pmbyv_36FUdzBSapZamOdxL8NgPmcMeoZVm2FVtg4N6xLFCc3XnqB8f7WXhnjEeqz1NaEpWV9ofIGa6n7zvt2U2Y/s320/zig+zag+bridal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Swavorski Crystal Navy Bridal Flower Clip</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">You don't have to be getting married to want to wear this lovely alligator clip. You can wear this clip in your hair or on your clothing. I love the blue and purple mixture of it. It's a silk flower with a Swavorski Crystal in the center.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Giveaway~ <b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/ZigZagApparel">Zig Zag Apparel</a> would like to give one of my readers a $15 Gift Certificate to their shop! 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</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-66818789282213397922010-12-09T09:10:00.000-08:002010-12-09T09:10:30.702-08:00The Pink 'Dillo Review and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiKmU3RtIC7yaqREXPUTRiD2hcCxwKlWcDEZgmkcnR7jYeU1MYlToOhJp0GHqg34w1S1uOy-BXWx8DwtGOBJmEQC7mG3dOE5kfPdUTUGjsa0HU6SBpVga8McKPUGdlOJmydUECunQWuKY/s1600/the+pink+dillo+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiKmU3RtIC7yaqREXPUTRiD2hcCxwKlWcDEZgmkcnR7jYeU1MYlToOhJp0GHqg34w1S1uOy-BXWx8DwtGOBJmEQC7mG3dOE5kfPdUTUGjsa0HU6SBpVga8McKPUGdlOJmydUECunQWuKY/s400/the+pink+dillo+banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Etsy Feature:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Pink 'Dillo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.188154540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.188154540.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Interview with The Pink 'Dillo:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tell us a bit about yourself.</b><br />
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My name is Angela and I’m 30 years old. I live in Austin, Texas with my boyfriend and our lovable little Chihuahua, Scar, who is basically our child. I love to cook, read, and anything chocolate, and have a huge passion for traveling, though I unfortunately don’t get the chance to do it as often as I’d like. <br />
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I have a business background and have a full-time job with a property management company, where I work in the business development department and manage a small staff. I’ve always had a creative side though, and spend a good majority of my spare time on my Etsy shop. I love the creative outlet that Etsy offers, but have also enjoyed learning all the business aspects of running your own shop as well – makes me feel like I’m really putting my Marketing and Business degree to good use! <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How about the items in your shop....?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">My shop is a mix of mostly paper goods – handmade cards, gift and favor tags, confetti, and embellishments, as well as bottle cap and decoupaged wooden magnets. I love color and patterns, and anything fun and girly. Many of the items in my shop are pretty versatile and could be used for a variety of occasions, but I also enjoy making and designing custom creations for baby showers, weddings, and parties. I’d love to add more themed party goods to my shop in the upcoming year, such as cupcake toppers, place cards, party favor tins, and more. I just recently had my first Etsyversary at the end of November, and finally reached my goal of having 100+ items listed – yay! My next goal is to end the year with at least 100 sales – only 10 more to go!<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What are your favorite items currently in your shop?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, it’s REALLY hard for me to pick just 1, so here are a few of my faves. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.134930595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.134930595.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b>I love how simply elegant these cards are.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.131977978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.131977978.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Just love how these turned out – very mod and fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.157332802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.157332802.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Cupcakes and Sprinkles Set Of Magnets~</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a HUGE sweet tooth, so that’s why I love these. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What or who inspires you and why?</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have ideas running through my head all the time, more than I can keep track of or have time to make, unfortunately! I get inspiration from all sorts of things and at any random moment – while I’m at work, watching TV, even in my sleep! I don’t know how many times I’ve been in the middle of making one thing, when I suddenly get an idea for something else and start making that instead…I have several unfinished projects at any given moment, as a result. Mainly I just tend to create what makes me happy, and hope that it will be something that someone else can enjoy as well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 words to describe you:</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b>Independent<br />
Detailed<br />
Business woman<br />
Silly<br />
Laid-back</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">~My Review~</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since Christmas is right around the corner I was really excited to review a variety of their Christmas Gift Tags.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span><b> </b>These are the Gift Tags that were sent to me:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.198796321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.198796321.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Blue Snowflake Gift Tags~</div><div style="text-align: center;">These tags are wonderful and universal. I think that even if you had extra after Christmas you could use them on other gifts. I love the fact that these have an adhesive strip on the back of them so that you do not have to us any tape. If you love to wrap presents as I do, then you already know what a convenient feature that is! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.158458389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.158458389.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Gingerbread Men Gift Tags~</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was sent 2 of these gift tags but I wish I had more! They are obviously adorable and very well made. These gift tags feature a tie so that you can easily attach them to a gift bag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.188098500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.188098500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Merry Christmas Gift Tags~</div><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't these just lovely?! I love that these will match your red or your green wrapping paper or gift bags. As I said before...these are very well made too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.198536946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.198536946.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Winter Wonderland Mini Tags~</div><div style="text-align: center;">These super cute mini gift tags are sparkly and fun! They sent me a snowflake one and a Christmas tree one. These tags also have an adhesive strip on the back so that you can easily attach them to your gifts!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Pink 'Dillo's items are very affordable! Other items you can purchase from The Pink 'Dillo include:</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Magnets</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Cards</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Confetti and embellishments </div><div style="text-align: center;">-Mini Cards</div><div style="text-align: center;">AND MORE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePinkDillo?section_id=6689571"><span class="count"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Visit:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePinkDillo?ref=seller_info">The Pink 'Dillo's Shop</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span> </span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-25590249735324544892010-12-08T23:02:00.000-08:002010-12-08T23:18:39.561-08:00NBC's "Community" Christmas Episode Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyQwONKQibbRfuLT6BerOcE5LqFOilr4wDKaWd4HLRF7TGRNIZyPrEx5pup_vv1C-MWJpAwz9eeIVbUQh7s5DY-1J3N_xPr2b5ulCeIzihKXv7jrr5cRskgkMWg8mZLMUdUw-z-o_89JC/s1600/Community+Cast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="65" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyQwONKQibbRfuLT6BerOcE5LqFOilr4wDKaWd4HLRF7TGRNIZyPrEx5pup_vv1C-MWJpAwz9eeIVbUQh7s5DY-1J3N_xPr2b5ulCeIzihKXv7jrr5cRskgkMWg8mZLMUdUw-z-o_89JC/s400/Community+Cast.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I get the chance to watch T.V. I always watch NBC's "Community". </span></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Why do I like "Community"?</b></span></div><ol style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Because it is Hilarious!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">"Community" has wonderful actors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">My fiance will ONLY watch comedies(most inconvenient for me lol)</span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">About "Community":</span></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">NBC's "Community," a smart comedy series about a <b style="color: #274e13;">band of misfits who attend Greendale Community College.</b><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the center of the group is Jeff Winger (<span style="color: #990000;">Joel McHale</span>, "The Soup"), a fast-talking lawyer whose degree has been revoked. With some help from his fellow classmates, Winger forms a study group that eventually learns more about themselves than their course work. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Also among the series stars who comprise the group are: comedy legend <span style="color: #990000;">Chevy Chase</span> ("Chuck") as Pierce, a man whose life experience has brought him infinite wisdom; <span style="color: #990000;">Gillian Jacobs</span> ("The Book of Daniel") as Britta, the 20-something dropout with something to prove;<span style="color: #ff6600;"> <span style="color: #990000;">Yvette Nicole Brown</span></span> ("Rules of Engagement") as Shirley, a sassy middle-aged divorcée; ("Greek") as Abed, a pop culture junkie; <span style="color: #990000;"> Danny PudiAlison Brie</span> ("Mad Men") as Annie, a high-strung perfectionist; <span style="color: #990000;">Donald Glover</span> ("30 Rock") as Troy, a former high school football star trying to find his way, and<span style="color: #990000;"> Ken Jeong</span> ("The Hangover") as Señor Chang. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;">About the Christmas Episode:</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Well ladies and gentleman, on Dec. 9th, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. EST 7:00 P.M. CST NBC will be airing a very special<span style="color: #990000;"> stop motion episode </span>of "Community" just in time for the Christmas Holiday!</span></div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Check out the sneak peak:</span></b></div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object align="middle" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" height="283" width="384"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://widget.nbc.com/videos/nbcshort_at.swf?CXNID=1000004.10045NXC&widID=4727a250e66f9723&clipID=1261744&showID=311"/><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><embed src="http://widget.nbc.com/videos/nbcshort_at.swf?CXNID=1000004.10045NXC&widID=4727a250e66f9723&clipID=1261744&showID=311" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" width="384" height="283" align="middle" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I would <span style="color: #990000;">LOVE </span>to hear your opinions of it after you've watched in on the 9th! I know I definitely loved it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Check out:</span></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nbc.com/community/" style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;">NBC's "Community" Page</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nbccommunity?v=wall" style="color: #274e13;">"Community" on Facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://twitter.com/nbccommunity"><span style="color: #990000;">"Community" on Twitter</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczXQ1_cGSf5u5YmpnZdXQt5f1SGvZYABH5oyqN1A-dOg_5OwojNTGAbFYtdK90fvvOArLZP56btCCsPQ0AsqM6Q9JZhu3KuRuuaUF-2eZItGZaR-FPDHc6Cgf1um-IEYX36O6UoE6yGE4/s1600/Of-Honest-Fame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczXQ1_cGSf5u5YmpnZdXQt5f1SGvZYABH5oyqN1A-dOg_5OwojNTGAbFYtdK90fvvOArLZP56btCCsPQ0AsqM6Q9JZhu3KuRuuaUF-2eZItGZaR-FPDHc6Cgf1um-IEYX36O6UoE6yGE4/s320/Of-Honest-Fame.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Book Description:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">On a summer night in 1812, a boy sets fire to a house in Paris before escaping over the rooftops. Carrying vital intelligence about Napoleon’s Russian campaign, he heads for England. But landing in Kent, he is beaten almost to death. The Foreign Secretary, Lord Castlereagh, is desperate for the boy’s information. He is even more desperate, however, to track down the boy’s assailant – a sadistic French agent who knows far too much about Castlereagh’s intelligence network. Captain George Shuster is a veteran of the Peninsula, an aide-de-camp to Wellington, now recalled from the continent and struggling to adjust to civilian life. Thomas Jesuadon is a dissolute, living on the fringes of society, but with an unrivalled knowledge of the seamy underside of the capital. Setting out to trace the boy’s attacker, they journey from the slums of London to the Scottish coast, following a trail of havoc, betrayal, official incompetence and murder. It takes an unlikely encounter with a frightened young woman to give them the breakthrough that will turn the hunter into the hunted. Meanwhile, the boy travels the breadth of Europe in the wake of the Grande Armee, witnessing at first hand the ruination they leave behind and the awful price of Napoleon’s ambition. This companion to M.M. Bennetts’s brilliant debut, May 1812, is a gripping account of deception, daring and determination, of intelligence and guile pitted against brutality. Bennetts brings to vivid life the harrowing devastation wrought on the civilian populations of Europe by Napoleon’s men, and the grit, courage and tenacity of those who stood against them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About The Author:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4MeR8NzUKIikEZYPgqHc48Fo2ozt7zPHWBMOFabOMg_cOjDZLLsJFt8bjFMirM4KCSw1SsrIYNkNZeGzmURbWEPUS0M_HFHgibouMekchEbDbn3fFeFN1USDaBDwr7TAhQySVLri2ZhN/s1600/M.M.-Bennetts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4MeR8NzUKIikEZYPgqHc48Fo2ozt7zPHWBMOFabOMg_cOjDZLLsJFt8bjFMirM4KCSw1SsrIYNkNZeGzmURbWEPUS0M_HFHgibouMekchEbDbn3fFeFN1USDaBDwr7TAhQySVLri2ZhN/s320/M.M.-Bennetts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> Educated at Boston University and St Andrews, M.M. Bennetts is a specialist in the economic, social and military history of Napoleonic Europe. The author is a keen cross-country and dressage rider, as well as an accomplished pianist, regularly performing music of the era as both a soloist and accompanist. Bennetts is a long-standing book critic for The Christian Science Monitor. <br />
The author is married and lives in England.<br />
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Visit the Authors Website:<br />
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Facebook:<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/May-1812/233920829865">May 1812</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">~My Review~</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was such a great book! I'm a little biased when it comes to historical fiction because it's my all-time favorite genre to read. </span></span>However, the characters are truly captivating and memorable and very historically accurate to the time period. I know some of you might find historical fiction boring to say the least, but Of Honest Fame is different. It's one of those 'can't put down' books that makes you wish that you were actually there.<br />
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I love the fact that it had such a hold on me that I did a little bit of research on the time period.<br />
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That it was very accurate! I want you guys to do your own research so I didn't want to give anything away :).<br />
<b>Final Thoughts:</b> <br />
Please M.M. Bennetts give us another!<br />
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</div>KatieCan86http://www.blogger.com/profile/15016626069681821752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-497376733408846497.post-39041867610644926032010-12-07T09:52:00.000-08:002010-12-07T15:19:45.922-08:00Reasons Why YOU ROCK! by Kathy Light Review and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrlJFhAULpgfnlEWqrJ03n9N88i2kW7ceNaNdfb7nKwBRV93Gu9FocEz1MyXKZf9B0zOm0a7-oV5F8KRj87x_cPJd3dFqjwGe6pJc_StWgCMcBequ5cqPIT5ecC_d5FzcJ1zQ7utdik0s1/s1600/Why+your+rock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrlJFhAULpgfnlEWqrJ03n9N88i2kW7ceNaNdfb7nKwBRV93Gu9FocEz1MyXKZf9B0zOm0a7-oV5F8KRj87x_cPJd3dFqjwGe6pJc_StWgCMcBequ5cqPIT5ecC_d5FzcJ1zQ7utdik0s1/s1600/Why+your+rock.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Realize Your Greatness and Amplify Your Personal Power</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">About The Book:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Reasons Why YOU ROCK</b></i></span> is a treasure chest of riches that will lead you to celebrate the unique and extraordinary greatness in you, and have access to that power for yourself and others at any time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Recognizing the greatness within you is the foundation for a truly happy,fulfilling and successful life. In <i><b>Reasons Why You Rock</b></i>, Kathy Light provides an enriching and inspiring process that leads you to discover and celebrate you unique, extraordinary greatness, and access the power of the greatness to create the success you desire in your life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What Others Have Said About The Book:</span></div><blockquote style="-moz-border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 10px;"><div style="text-align: center;">“When you fully realize the unique greatness in you, you will give yourself permission to pursue your most treasured dreams. Kathy Light’s <b><i>Reasons Why YOU ROCK! </i></b>is an enriching and inspiring guide<b><i> </i></b>to lead you in the journey to realizing your greatness. Take the journey, and start dreaming BIG!” </div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>– </i><b>Marcia Wieder</b><i>, Founder and President of the world-renowned Dream University, Jack Canfield’s personal success coach, and best-selling author of</i> <b><i>Making Your Dreams Come True!</i></b></div></blockquote><br />
<blockquote style="-moz-border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 10px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>“</i>Kathy has given each of us a reason to look both within ourselves and outside to our friends/clients….and find all the reasons why "we rock." In a negative world, we all need ways to own our own worth. That’s what Kathy’s book does. It’s an easy and enjoyable read.” </div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">– <b>Valerie Sokolosky</b><i>, best-selling author of <b>Monday Morning Leadership for Women</b></i></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">About the Author:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm-9EBTSIWoYdLoC5OPWSJjvGRdyZPTTHVkyCzMT9VUTfJxnxr_dAarbQjyLCxTrq0aSXheHDluYaH2h7LeMEublN1pi4dM9v13SAv1dR8yiSZwHZqlGKYlx6gNl8ds2L0nJw1AqqjYAU/s1600/KathyLight.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm-9EBTSIWoYdLoC5OPWSJjvGRdyZPTTHVkyCzMT9VUTfJxnxr_dAarbQjyLCxTrq0aSXheHDluYaH2h7LeMEublN1pi4dM9v13SAv1dR8yiSZwHZqlGKYlx6gNl8ds2L0nJw1AqqjYAU/s200/KathyLight.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Kathy Light is Founder and President of <b><span style="font-size: small;">KathyLight International</span></b>, a company dedicated to inspiring leaders to realize their greatness and achieve their visions. We do this through insightful, uplifting and action-oriented coaching, training,speaking and consulting.</div>Kathy completed her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at Texas Christian University and earned an M.B.A. at the University of St. Thomas. She is a member of the International Coach Federation (a globally recognized association of professional personal and business coaches) and is certified to administer a number of professional development assessments.<br />
In addition to her roles as wife, mother of two and business owner, Kathy is an active member of her church and an accomplished soprano. She uses her professional skills and expertise to serve the community through a coaching and mentoring program called Project Hope. She has been happily married for 23 years and lives in the Dallas, Texas area with her husband and their two children.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_C6WN2wecm1bw3eyqcj7NrJNoOEXvYsnNXVlT005nFkHAcHXZM6taBoL7HAlAFOShskSR4NzhfQI1GyoAEZgwZkRXpD3TfigO98veQh_NuA9_p39xrdFebXUAM7iI5hyphenhyphenN0znjEhh5vsAs/s1600/review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_C6WN2wecm1bw3eyqcj7NrJNoOEXvYsnNXVlT005nFkHAcHXZM6taBoL7HAlAFOShskSR4NzhfQI1GyoAEZgwZkRXpD3TfigO98veQh_NuA9_p39xrdFebXUAM7iI5hyphenhyphenN0znjEhh5vsAs/s320/review.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Review: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a very inspiring and uplifting book. It shows me that I have the power to change the things that are going on in my life. Kathy explains to us that we all need to look inside of ourselves to find our own natural beauty and self-worth so we can share it with the world. I've been going through some rough patches lately and I must say Why You Rock really helped! It gave me the motivation to jump start my day. I love the fact that it isn't just a book but it's a journal as well. The author gives us space to write our thoughts and inspirations down. I find the quotes featured in Why You Rock inspiring too, some examples are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><i><b>"Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.</b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>-Plato</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Love yourself unconditionally, just as you love those closest to you despite their faults.</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>-Les Brown.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Reasons Why YOU ROCK</b></i>! would make a great inexpensive gift, not only because it's a great book ...it's also a journal and inspirational process that leads you to discover and celebrate your unique, extraordinary greatness, and use it to produce your desired life. If you want to tell someone that you think they are awesome give them a copy. What would make it an even more special gift is if you add your own personal message to it telling them why you think they are great. :) I highly recommend this motivational read. </span></span><br />
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