Faith, Grace, and Free Books
Because I’m such an avid blogger and serious lover of books, publishers send me books to review and giveaway. Two of the books I received recently were similar in topic, O Me of Little Faith: True Confessions of a Spiritual Weakling and The Naked Gospel: The Truth You May Never Hear in Church. Both were compelling and had great messages that made me rethink faith, grace, and organized religion. See what you think, then leave a comment to win... [Read More...]
Stress, Migraines, Exhaustion… What is Happening to Us?
A couple months ago I posted a review and giveaway of a new book, The Superstress Solution. It claims to have the remedy to: Relieve headaches and anxiety Restore your ability to relax and sleep well Control your weight Build resilience against future stress When I asked for honest comments from you about why you would want to read this book, the responses were amazing and sad at the same time. Why are we all suffering from stress, migraines and... [Read More...]
Book Review and Giveaway: Love Mercy by Lisa Samson
A mother and daughter experience a life-changing, soul-rattling journey from the American dream to a foreign land that will change their minds and break their hearts in ways they have never been broken before. After reading through this entire book in less than 24 hours, I handed it to my daughter so we could experience and share it together. I think you will be profoundly moved by what my teenage daughter had to say when she finished the book a... [Read More...]
5 Reasons to Get a 50mm Lens for Your Camera (D220)
Chances are that you’re a visual learner, since you have an interest in photography, so I’ll make this easy for you. There really are more than 5 compelling reasons to get a 50 mm lens for your camera, but I thought I’d keep it simple for today’s illustration. Reason 1 – 5 That’s right… reasons 1 – 5 are right there showing the amazing texture and detail that a 50 mm lens can capture. I didn’t... [Read More...]
Find Friendship, Fun and Freebies at the Ultimate Blog Party
Come on in, check out the free giveaways, and connect with some new friends… ME in 7 seconds: teen fashion photographer, former Apple designer, recovering Starbucks addict, organizing junkie, simple scrapbooker, magazine editor, personal discovery coach (video intro) YOU in 17 seconds: this site is for you if… you love photography and want to improve your images 300% in one year you’ve ever felt buried under the mundane logistics of... [Read More...]
Blog Book Review and Giveaway: Songbird Under a German Moon
Ever feel like your life got off to a bad start, or that your beginning determines your ending? Think again. Tricia Goyer is an incredibly successful and prolific author who admits that she got way off track in her teen years. But, look at her now. She just released another novel. That makes twenty books including All Things Hidden, My Life UnScripted, and the marriage book, Generation Next Marriage. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and... [Read More...]
Eat Your Way Out of Stress: The Superstress Solution Book Giveaway
“The hectic pace of life is taking a toll on your body and mind.” Andrew Weil, M.D. Surprised? Of course not. Want to find a solution and perhaps win a FREE BOOK in the process? Keep reading to find out how. Everyone seems to be living at a breakneck pace these days. Just take a look in the mirror and you’re sure to see some signs of the toll it’s taking on you… dark circles, bloodshot eyes, caffeine addiction (and that’s... [Read More...]
Blog Book Tour and Giveaway: Sons of Thunder by Susan May Warren
Hands down, my favorite genre of books is historical fiction. Something about being whisked away to another world where characters live and breath in another time and place… love it. Now, one of my favorite authors has written the first book in the Brothers in Arms series which takes place during WWII. I’m a happy camper. Here’s a brief summary: From the sultry Chicago jazz clubs of the roaring twenties to the World War II battlefields... [Read More...]
Found Art: Discovering Beauty in Foreign Places Giveaway & Challenge
“Found art is created when odd, disparate, unlikely, even long-abandoned castoffs are put together with other similarly unexpected remnants to create something new and, if all goes as planned, lovely.” —Found Art by Leanna Tankersley It’s been five years now since I embarked on an idea, a project, a dream that became my first published book. It’s been said that beauty often emerges from our areas of greatest weakness and... [Read More...]
Life Lessons from a Horse Whisperer
You’ve probably heard of the Baby Whisperer. You’ve definitely heard of the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan. He’s been so successful at changing the behavior of dogs and their owners that he’s got an entire show dedicated to him. Not to mention an entire magazine! A good friend of mine told me that when she starts to get flustered and overwhelmed, her husband will lovingly suggest that she watch The Dog Whisperer on TV and miraculously... [Read More...]