Dark Taste of Rapture – New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter captivates with a dark, tantalizing world of humans, otherworlders, and a powerful AIR agent consumed by his desire for a woman he can never have. . . . With one caress, he can give unforgettable pleasure . . . or unending pain. ….
Animology – Animal Analogies {Children’s Book Review}
Compare and contrast different animals through predictable, rhyming analogies. Find the similarities between even the most incompatible animals . . . bat is to flit as eagle is to soar; dog is to bark as lion is to roar. Comparisons include sounds, physical adaptations, behaviors, and animals classes and are so fun, readers learn without…
Review of GRAY by Rachel Karns
Gray by Rachel Karns The world of e-publishing is new and still somewhat wild. There is limited regulation; anyone who can write a book can have it uploaded under one of the free e-pub services. The gatekeepers of the traditional publishing world—agents and editors—hold no sway here. That’s both good and bad, and this book…
Delicious Cafe Mocha Recipe
If you have been reading my blog or visiting my community for awhile you know how I’d rather make things at home instead of spending major money. At $4 a piece Cafe Mocha’s add up quickly. For this recipe you need an espresso machine (I suggest the Saeco Espresso Machines because you get a quality…
Secrets of a Happy Family Part 1.5: Normal isn’t Normal
I have a confession to make. I am just back to writing articles after an extended hiatus (I was busy being a MOB—Mother of the Bride!). When I wrote the introduction to this series, I had a specific picture in mind, but I didn’t do a good of communicating it. I just might be a…
EvoraPlus {Contest}
EvoraPlus® is a unique probiotic mint that contains the patented beneficial bacteria blend, ProBiora3®. EvoraPlus® represents a whole new level of oral care, one in which good oral health is supported and maintained with good bacteria – just the way nature intended. EvoraPlus® is a revolutionary new application of probiotics, which have traditionally been used…
Freebie Alert – RV Cooking from Gooseberry
Gooseberry Patch has their RV Cooking book for FREE right now! Get a taste of Gooseberry Patch in this collection of over 20 favorite road-trip recipes! In Gooseberry Patch RV Cooking you’ll find delicious dishes for coast-to-coast dining that are easy to fix in your RV’s kitchen. Enjoy Cape Cod Clam Chowder for a simple…
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I’ve been making my own laundry detergent on and off for many years. Especially when times are tight I make EVERYTHING I possibly can from Scratch. This is a very easy recipe! Shread 1/3 of a bar of Fels Naptha (or I have also used Ivory) and put it into a sauce pan with 6…
Blog Hop Tuesday 8/23
Want to find some great blogs to follow? You came to the right place. Add your blog and follow those listed. Don’t forget to follow your hostess –>ME I follow back Leave me a comment and I’ll follow you right back!
Freebie Alert – Baby Websites and Journals
I found the cutest freebie today. They are really cute websites and journals (kind of like an online baby book) you can share them with your friends and family and they can even subscribe to your website to stay in the baby know. I don’t have anymore babies here but I set up an account…
Taking Time for Mommy Contributor (Erin Medina Heins))
I would like to introduce our newest contributor to you. Here name is Erin Medina Heins. She is owner of http://themomflict.wordpress.com/ where she blogs about parenting. She loves photography and is an amateur sewer former substance abuse counselor and case manager turned professional baby snuggler. Each day she works to cherish her time with her…
Mat Kearney – Young Love Cd Review
Mat Kearney‘s third album, Young Love, hit stores last week debuting on the #1 spot on iTunes Album and Rock charts and is currently sitting at #5! Propelled by the sunny handclap and catchy hook of hit single “Hey Mama”, Young Love is quickly making listeners fall for Mat all over again. Check out the…
Stumblin’ Weekly link up 8/22
You may wonder what is Stumblin’ Mondays. Well it’s where we use Stumble Upon to Discover and stumble each others posts. StumbleUpon is a discovery engine (a form of web search engine) that finds and recommends web content to its users. I’ve had posts receive upward of 20,o00 hits because of Stumble upon. So every…
Taking Time for Mommy {Owner} Mandie
My name is Mandie Stevens I’m the founder and owner of Taking Time for Mommy – Online Magazine for Moms. I started the site after leaving my career to stay home with the children. I needed something to do and this site was born. I have two great little girls that I homeschool. We believe…
Creative Learning {Playing Restaurant}
I’m currently reading an amazing book right now. It’s called “The End of Molasses Classes” by Ron Clark .I will be reviewing the book (still reading it) but I thought I would touch of some things I found important. My girls are still young so we do a lot of playing. Educational playing. I make…
The Secrets of Happy Families
When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.† ~Joyce Brothers Go to any restaurant—any family restaurant, that is—and take a look around. You can probably figure out pretty easily which familes are content and which ones are unhappy. Whether it’s the facial expressions, the screaming kids or the quarrelsome parents, it’s…
Ohh La la
My soon to be 7 year old has decided she wants her room redecorated. Unfortunately she shares her room with her soon to be 5 year old sister. My oldest wants FRENCH – She’s obsessed. She wants to move to Paris to become an ARTIST! She had me buy her a french language lesson, she…
Fiber One {Giveaway} Awesome Prize Pack
??? The wait is over – brand new Fiber One 80 Calories cereal is on store shelves now! Each crunchy wheat and corn puff square in every bowl of Fiber One 80 Calories cereal has a light honey flavor – a delicious way to start your day. Fiber helps satisfy your hunger and helps you…
Under a Fairy Moon Book Tour & Giveaway
If you are longing for adventure and your family moves next-door to a beautiful garden full of lush plants and ancient stone, wouldn’t you steal over to have a look at it – even if it was owned by the neighborhood witch? For Addy Marten the answer is obvious: It is only a matter of…
Immortality Virus {Book Review}
Immortality Virus In the mid-21st century, the human race stopped aging. Those who know why aren’t talking, and the few who are brave enough to ask questions tend to disappear. To an elite few, The Change means long life and health, but to the increasing masses, it means starvation, desperation, and violence. Four centuries after…