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A Scholar's Journey: The Divine Tempest Book Tour

A Scholar's Journey: The Divine Tempest A Scholar’s Journey: The Divine Tempest is a no-holds-barred fantasy brawl. It begins when the God of Justice and Retribution opens The Abyss and unleashes a vengeful demon upon the mortal realm of Therra. Now it is up to scholar Penndarius Greyson and his tormented protector, martial artist Soren Luna Mortalitas, to stop a crisis that would send shockwaves through the very fabric of creation. In addition, Penndarius is waging an internal battle with a disembodied presence attempting to possess his mind. The two heroes must avoid death or capture, but there is a catch: They have only one day to solve a riddle older than history before a dark host of unstoppable demons is released into the world. The Divine Tempest includes warring factions, betrayal and redemption, and of course, Herrick Erickson-Brigl's trademark: epic fight scenes. This is the lean, hard-hitting first installment in a series that follows Penndarius’s growth as the

Carmex Healing Cream and Lotion Giveaway Ends 4/6

Don't laugh but I love Carmex.  The only problem is that Hubby loves Carmex products also.  So when the Carmex Blogger Squad sent me a box containing Carmex Healing Cream and Carmex Healing Lotion I had to share. * insert wh ine here *   Then on top of that when I whipped out my Carmex Healing Cre am las t weekend at Girl's Night Out, I had to share with the girls also.  * insert whine here also*  So heads up if you win this giveaway, you'll probably have to share with others.  Yes, I know sharing is caring but Carmex Healing Cream and Lotion leave your skin feeling so silky smooth you want it all to yourself. If you're wondering why I love Carmex products so much, well here a just a few reasons: Trusted.  Carmex has been around for 75 years Carmex products are NOT tested on animals  Noticeably softens skin immediately Money back guarantee Recently, a pair of ill-fitted tennis shoes I'd purchased began rubbing across the top of my foot.  My skin was ve

Flip Flop Wines Review

Nothing like a glass of wine to wind down after an exhausting day.  Back in the day a nice bottle of wine was so expensive we only popped the vino on special occasions .  So it's nice to see an bottle of wine that tastes so good and affordable you can serve it at the everyday backyard barbecue , as well as, the fancy schmancy shin dig leaving everyone to gasp when you tell it's under 10 bu cks!   Yes, flipflop wines is that kinda' wine.  Let me preface this review by saying before the kids were born I belonged to a wine club and each month I received 3 bottles of wine.  I used it mainly for cooking and entertaining and developed a love of good wine.  So, I was skeptical when I heard of flipflop wines.  I mean, come on, it was like $7.  I so thought it would be bland, cheap, tasteless wine but I was wrong.  The flipflop Wines I sampled were fragrant, refreshing, full of aromas that stimulate your tastebuds, flipflop Wines did not disappoint. I absolutely loved th

I Caught the Easter Bunny Discount Code

  For less than $10 anyone can be a hero to children by catching the Easter Bunny 'in the act'. Catch him here - Catch him there - Catch him ANYWHERE!  In three simple steps, iCaughtTheEasterBunny can turn a typical Easter into something spectacular.  Catch The Easter Bunny TODAY!  CLICK HERE to try it FREE!  and SAVE 50% on your purchase with this code - 50% off code:  BUNNY2013   Be sure to check 'em out on Twitter and Facebook: https://twitter.com/ catchacharacter/ https://www.facebook.com/ ICaughtSantaClaus      Check out the video below!

Sing It, Laurie! Debuts on Sprout TODAY!!!

NEW ANIMATED MUSICAL SHORTS FEATURING  THE VOICE AND LIKENESS OF LAURIE BERKNER TO DEBUT ON SPROUT ON MONDAY, MARCH 25 PRESCHOOL NETWORK INTRODUCES MUSIC-THEMED CONTENT TO AFTERNOON BLOCK AND NEW MICROSITE ON SPROUTONLINE.COM Sing It, Laurie! , the new animated musical preschool series co-created by best-selling children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner and Little Airplane Productions’ Josh Selig, is coming to 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout . The short-form series will debut exclusively on the network beginning Monday, March 25.  Sing It, Laurie! is the first collaboration between Laurie and Little Airplane, the Emmy Award ® -winning studio behind Wonder Pets and Small Potatoes . Starring Laurie’s voice and featuring her original music written for the series, Sing It, Laurie! is about a little girl who uses her music and songs to help her better understand the world.  In every episode, Laurie sings a song about a theme such as dressing up, hav

What's Your Hamptonality Moment?

Hampton Hotels are one of my faves when it comes to travel.  Whether it's business or personal, I know I will always find nice accommodations, comfy bed, professional staff and great breakfast.  In fact, the reason the Three Boys and an Old Lady family just had to have a rotating waffle iron stems from a stay in a Dallas Hampton Inn.  Oh, there's an added perk --> I can earn and use my Hilton HHonors rewards when I stay at a Hampton Hotel.  Boo-yah!!!   Hampton Hotels has launched a new campaign complete with a video that shares their latest Hamptonality Moment. Hampton Hotels' video series, Hamptonality Moments, tells the stories of real-life guests and moments that made their stay especially memorable. Check out the first video in the series.  Sara and Justin have a long distance relationship due to promotions at different jobs. In the video, "Meet Me Halfway", we see the couple meeting at a halfway location and staying at a Hampton Hotel in Scrant

Ronco Hidden Veggie Pasta Review

I should probably preface this post by the Three Boys and an Old Lady family is known for eating a lotta pasta.  Seriously, we have pasta at least twice a week, sometimes three.  My eldest nephew often teases me because it never fails that whenever he drops by our home, we just so happen to have pasta for dinner.  What can I say, I love pasta.   Pasta is versatile, c an be served hot or cold , filling, the entire family likes it and it's inexpensive. Over the years I've tried some healthy pasta varieties .  Some we've liked.  Others, not somuch.   We've tried wh eat, whole wheat, whole grain, high fiber , buckwheat, s p elt (yes, spelt pasta), and a few other varieties and there are noticeable taste differences in each.  I told you we eat a lotta pasta in the Three Boys and an Old Lady household.  I admit, I was a bit skeptical when I heard of Ronco Hidden Veggie Pasta but figured I'd give it a try and whipped up some chicken spinach penne alfredo.      

The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby Booksneeze Book Review

The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby  Everything You Need to Know to Survive (and Love) Your Pregnancy  By Erin MacPherson Published by Thomas Nelson Book Description Everything you need to know about pregnancy—from weight gain to stretch marks to figuring out how to rely on Christ through the ups and downs of the next nine months. This comprehensive guide is packed with information that every newly pregnant Christian mama needs—including: help for pregnancy insomnia, morning sickness, weight gain and more advice on how to maintain a godly attitude and outlook during pregnancy—even when you're feeling anything but godly what to expect from doctor check-ups, your encounters with the scale and labor and delivery tips on how to survive food cravings, aversions, and even dreaded pregnancy exercise healthy eating advice for pregnancy that doesn't outright ban ice cream sundaes ideas on how to keep your marriage a priority when you're pregnant,

10 Things About Road Trips...with THE KIDS

I come from a long lineage of Road Warriors.  Seriously, my p arents were masters of the f amily road trip.  I don't think we ever flew an yw here as a family when I was a kid.  We drove EVERYWHERE and we liked it.  Well, I think we did.  I 'on really remember .   However, w hen it comes to planning a vacation, getaway, excursion, I am the Princess of Experience.  I learned from the best.   No ha ve no doubt you will learn, enjoy and have the trip of a lifetime when you travel with moi.  Over the years, I've had some fab trips, some GREAT trips but this year, my Spring Break trip was among my worst ever.  I had to figure out just what went wrong.  I mean, I planned...I mapped...I did all those things I typically do but something went wrong...terribly wrong.   After reviewing my typical traveling tips, I figured it out.  My middle son had another place he wanted to be and it definitely wasn't on the road with his family so he made every attempt to not enjoy the annua

SING IT, LAURIE! Debuts on Sprout on March 25

NEW ANIMATED MUSICAL SHORTS FEATURING  THE VOICE AND LIKENESS OF LAURIE BERKNER TO DEBUT ON SPROUT ON MONDAY, MARCH 25 PRESCHOOL NETWORK INTRODUCES MUSIC-THEMED CONTENT TO AFTERNOON BLOCK AND NEW MICROSITE ON SPROUTONLINE.COM Sing It, Laurie! , the new animated musical preschool series co-created by best-selling children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner and Little Airplane Productions’ Josh Selig, is coming to 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout . The short-form series will debut exclusively on the network beginning Monday, March 25.  Sing It, Laurie! is the first collaboration between Laurie and Little Airplane, the Emmy Award ® -winning studio behind Wonder Pets and Small Potatoes . Starring Laurie’s voice and featuring her original music written for the series, Sing It, Laurie! is about a little girl who uses her music and songs to help her better understand the world.  In every episode, Laurie sings a song about a theme such as dressing up, hav

Check Out These Kool-Aid DIY Easter Craft Ideas

With Easter just around the corner, I wanted to share some great DIY Easter craft ideas , brought to you by Kool-Aid . Erika Katz , the author of “ Bonding Over Beauty ,” demonstrates some fantastic DIY Easter crafts that your readers can make with their children during the holiday season.  Using materials readily available from your kitchen, pantry and around the house, these fun activities are easy and affordable ways for families to spend time together while also creating something unique and memorable along the way.  Erika’s Easter crafts include ideas like:   ·          Kool-Aid Dyed Eggs – Skip the tr aditional food coloring this Easter, open up the pantry and experiment with the wide spectrum of Kool-Aid colors. Check out this video for a step-by-step on how to dye your eggs for Easter, using Kool-Aid!:   https://www.facebook.com/ photo.php?v=10151348675387638   ·          String Egg Garlands – Using only balloons, colored string and wood glue, creat

365 Days of Mickey Sweepstakes by Pixie Vacations

Where are you and the family going this Summer? This is the perfect time to begin planning your Summer vacation getaway.  Yes, I know Spring is just around the corner, but trust me Summer will be here before you know it.  Have you heard of Pixie Vacations?  Well Pixie Vacations can help you plan your Summer vacation to any of the Disney parks.  If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise, or an Adventures by Disney Vacation, they will make sure to create the best Disney vacation package for you at the lowest possible price.  Plan now and take advantage of the latest Disney Vacation Packages here at Pixie Vacations.   Plus there's still time to enter the   365 Days of Mickey Sweepstakes by Pixie Vacations Visit this URL or click on the banner below to enter the Disney Vacation Sweepstakes: http://pixievacations.com/ 2013/01/365-days-of-mickey- sweepstakes-by-pixie- vacations/ Each week in 2013 one lucky winner will b

Check Out the BabyComfyNose Nasal Aspirator

If you’ve ever used a bulb or battery-type aspirator to clear the mucus out of your little one’s nose, you’ve probably said to yourself: “There has to be a better way!”  Well, we just found a better way and it’s called the BabyComfyNose Nasal Aspirator.  

Let Your Tastebuds Be Your Passport With A Splash of Licor 43

Cu arenta y t res means 43 and is reference to the 43 in gredients of Licor 43 liquer.  I'm not sure of all 43 ingredients used to make Cuarenta y Tres, but with the subtle hint of vanilla, I'm sure it ranks among the 43.  V elvety s mooth with a romatic citrus tones which can be served warm, chilled, frozen or  incorporated into s ome of your favorite desserts like white ch ocolate mousse and mad elines.  White Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: 1/2 cup Licor 43 2 cups sweet cream 250 grams white chocolate 340 grams berry   Directions: Stir .    Mix.   Cool.   T op with whipped cream.   There's even a recipe to a mp up your Madeline s rec ipe with a hint of Licor 4 3.  This a in't grandma's rum cake.  This is a very sultry , complex li quer sure to delight your guests.   I tried it on the rocks and detected so many aromas.  The re's definitely vanilla , perhaps a little cit rus and some spices, maybe cinna m on.  Licor 43 is so c

Planning a Trip to a Disney Theme Park, Check Out Pixie Vacations

Where are you and the family going this Summer? This is the perfect time to begin planning your Summer vacation getaway.  Yes, I know Spring is just around the corner, but trust me Summer will be here before you know it.  Have you heard of Pixie Vacations?  Well Pixie Vacations can help you plan your Summer vacation to any of the Disney parks.  If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise, or an Adventures by Disney Vacation, they will make sure to create the best Disney vacation package for you at the lowest possible price.  Plan now and take advantage of the latest Disney Vacation Packages here at Pixie Vacations.   Plus there's still time to enter the   365 Days of Mickey Sweepstakes by Pixie Vacations Visit this URL or click on the banner below to enter the Disney Vacation Sweepstakes: http://pixievacations.com/ 2013/01/365-days-of-mickey- sweepstakes-by-pixie- vacations/ Each week in 2013 one lucky winner will b

#RedCarpetReady with Daily's Cocktails and Wholly Guacamole and a Giveway

CONGRATS TO   I had planned on having a huge Oscar Watch Party at our home but Mother Nature felt otherwise so we ended up with about 4 of us divas gathered around the big screen hoping our fave feature film would win the big one.  Whenever there's a party for The Divas, the Diva host is in charge of refreshments.  This year we stepped it up a bit thanks to Daily's Cocktails and Wholly Guacamole.  For me to recommend Wholly Salsa products is saying a lot.  I grew up in Central Texas and salsa is the ketchup of the South.  Wholly Salsa is the next best thing to homemade, wayment, it's better than that.  I mean if you are solely making plain ol' salsa, it may be a close second BUT if you're looking for Red Pepper Mango Salsa or Pineapple Salsa then you'd be hard pressed to find a better salsa.  The ingredients are fresh and it's in the refrigerated produce section of the grocery store.  Salsa 'n chips?  Yes, but this is a Red Carpet party for