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Happy Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING May you be surrounded with joy and  love  of family and friends this holiday.

Happy Holidays from Pocket Books!

Whether you've been feeling naughty or nice, Pocket Star has a festive holiday ebook for you! Click on the Christmas Cards to find one that’s a perfect fit and download for holiday cheer! Don't forget to send some holiday cheer to a friend! http://bit.ly/PocketStarHolidays

Winter Getaway to Schlitterbahn South Padre Island

Experience the Valley's premier entertainment destination on Texas' island jewel. This beach paradise features a 221 room resort hotel, indoor waterpark, full service restaurants and more. Enjoy 11 world-class attractions, roar down twin water slides, feast at the Shrimp Haus full-service restaurant or kick back and relax on the beach.  Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort is the perfect combination of family adventures and state-of-the-art attractions, right on Texas' favorite beach. Experience the beach atmosphere, unique mix of attractions including a great carousel and the award-winning Torrent river system. Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort is the perfect Beach Holiday.  Book Yours Today! http://www.schlitterbahn.com/south-padre-island/resort @usfg

Central Arkansas Chick-fil-A Restaurants to Host Free Coffee Giveaway Nov. 24-29

Chick-fil-A® Restaurants in Central Arkansas will treat customers to a free cup of its new, specialty-grade, THRIVE Farmers™ hot or iced coffee from Monday, Nov. 24 to Saturday, Nov. 29, except Thanksgiving Day when all restaurants will be closed. As part of the giveaway, customers can receive a small hot coffee or medium iced coffee. Chick-fil-A’s new iced coffee, which is available in original and vanilla, is handcrafted daily and prepared with an exclusive blend of THRIVE Farmers’ cold-brewed, specialty coffee beans and fresh two percent milk, sweetened with pure cane syrup and served over ice. The sale of each cup of coffee provides direct revenue to THRIVE Farmers network of family farmers in Central America, allowing them to earn up to 10 times more than farmers earn in traditional revenue models, empowering them to reinvest in their communities and crops.  No purchase necessary. Offer is limited to one free coffee beverage per customer. Chick-fil-A THRIVE Farmers Coff

It's #HintingSeason and I'm Checking Out OLED TVs at Best Buy

A new TV is on our Christmas wishlist and after a recent visit to our local Best Buy, I think I have found the perfect one to replace our old school, projection TV - the LG OLED TV. What is OLED TV?   I'd never heard of it either but it's the latest in television technology. The stunning design of LG OLED TV is only 0.21" thick at its thinnest point. Picture quality is spectacular, with Infinite Contrast that ranges from the most blazing whites to the deepest blacks. And, LG's exclusive 4 Color Pixel technology delivers bright, vibrant colors.  Best Buy’s everyday price of the LG OLED TV is $3499.99 (save $500).  Check out these features of the LG 55EC9300 SKU# 7846019 – OLED TV · Infinite contrast ratio and stunning color - delivers more natural, lifelike viewing · 4 Color Pixel technology enhances color range and accuracy · Super thin design (consider how to show visually) · Find content faster with webOS

SLACK FRIDAY Merr-E Holiday from Pocket Star eBooks

Avoid crazed shopping crowds! Keep calm and carry on at home with these great Merr-E Holiday Treats from Pocket Star eBooks! TIM CRATCHIT’S CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE SEQUEL TO THE CELEBRATED DICKENS CLASSIC (November 17, 2014; $1.99) by Jim Piecuch Fiction/Holidays/Romance/Historical/Victorian Tiny Tim is all grown up in this continuation of Charles Dickens’s beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol, and this time, a certain ghost shows him the true meaning of Christmas cheer. THE PERFECT GIFT (November 17, 2014; $.99) by Dani-Lyn Alexander Fiction/Holidays/Romance/Contemporary It’s the season of second chances in this heartwarming, contemporary holiday romance where two single parents find each other—and another chance at love—in the most unexpected of places. THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN (November 17, 2014; $1.99) by Rexanne Becnel Fiction/Holidays/Romance/Contemporary An estranged father and daughter meet for the first time at Christmas in this touching holiday story that

Fireman Sam Ultimate Heroes – The Movie Available Now for Streaming and Digital Download

Fireman Sam™ and the Pontypandy fire brigade are ready for action in Fireman Sam Ultimate Heroes – The Movie, available to stream or download in Amazon Instant Video, Prime Instant Video, and FreeTime Unlimited, and DVD disc on demand exclusively on Amazon in the US on November 4, 2014 from HIT Entertainment. Fireman Sam is back with an exciting all-new CG animated feature length movie available for $12.99 HD / $9.99 SD exclusively on Amazon. Filled with non-stop action, and heroic displays of friendship and courage, aspiring firefighters will want to join Fireman Sam as he proves again and again that he is the Ultimate Hero Next Door! SYNOPSIS: Fireman Sam and his team are on a mission to save Pontypandy! When a hurricane threatens the town, emergencies pop up everywhere… from saving the Wildmen of Pontypandy to rescuing a group from the flooding mines to protecting their new fire station. With new recruits, a new station, and a new rescue vehicle, these ultimate heroes are

Tips for Organizing Your Home Office

As we gear up for the holidays, now is a great time to stock up on office supplies.  Many office supply stores are offering major discounts on some much needed office supplies such as paper, desk accessories, printers, computers, etc.   1.   Pens, pens, pens.  Stack pens and pencils upright in an old coffee mug.  Be sure it's a mug you don't plan on drinking from as ink and lead may accumulate in the bottom of the mug.  I love this clear mug because I can see my fave pens at a glance. 2.   Stop making paper clip chains and make use of some of those fallen magnets from your fridge or pick up a few magnets at your local dollar store.  Check out this pack of smiley face magnets which retails for a whopping 97 cents.   3.   Keep commonly used files close .  I love these vertical file organizers because I can see those files I use commonly at a glance.   Place those files you use most often in the front.   4.   Use a desktop organizer with pockets like this Artisti

NIV God's Word for Gardeners Bible: Grow Your Faith While Growing Your Garden

God will meet you personally in your garden... and in his. Throughout the Scriptures God has revealed spiritual truth in the language of growing things. This Bible will take you into a deeper relationship with God through the contemplation of soil and soul.  NIV God's Word for Gardeners Bible  Grow Your Faith While Growing Your Garden The NIV God’s Word for Gardeners Bible will inspire you to seek God in a personal way through informative essays, devotional readings and prayers that explore the nature of the gardener’s work, the rewards of gardening, the influence of seasons and weather, and the joy of the harvest. In this Bible you will also find botanical-themed pages containing horticultural information for the prominent plants noted in Scripture and landscape-themed pages highlighting the main gardens and regions in which the events in the Bible took place. Draw near to the One whose garden is planted with delight---in you! Features:  260 daily devotions and 52 week