{ And the thunder rolls..... }

While I'm dreaming of Spring and Summer, the weather outside is clearly reminding me that they are nowhere to be found. It is a pretty gloomy winter's day around these parts. Rain, foggy, bitter cold and so grey that it's making me feel a bit cabin feverish.  It also makes me want to l…

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{ National Geographic’s 100 Parks, 5000 Ideas - TLC Book Tour }

Paperback:  400 pages Publisher:  National Geographic (February 12, 2019) Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America. In the sequel to the best-sel…

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{ The Woman in The Lake by Nicola Cornick - TLC Book Tour }

Paperback: 320 Pages Publisher:  Graydon House; Original edition (March 1, 2019) In the tradition of the lush historical dramas of Kate Morton, Philippa Gregory and Barbara Erskine,  USA TODAY  bestselling author Nicola Cornick’s  The Woman in the Lake  is a delicious tale of jealousy, greed, plotting a…

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/25/2019 }

Good Morning everyone and a very Happy Monday to you all :) I want to start by thanking the Lord for a new week and a new blank slate for us all.  Remember that God's mercies are new every morning, so take full advantage of that and let this new week be one of blessings and joy.  That is what …

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{ Feeling a bit out of sorts }

I did it again, slacked off on the daily blogging.  It's so frustrating when you want so badly to stick with it and then find yourself inadvertently messing up. The truth is, I've been a bit out of sorts the past few days. I can't quite put my finger on it, it's like I have all the…

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{ National Geographic's Nature's Best Remedies - TLC Book Tour }

Hardcover:  320 pages Publisher:  National Geographic (February 5, 2019) A guide to the world’s most therapeutic foods, herbs, spices, and essential oils will allow the healing power of nature to energize your body and enrich your life, providing a surefire path to good health and well-being. This …

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{ Cardinals, cold day and hot tea }

The kind of day that you step outside with your camera in hand, thinking that you will try and get some good shots of the rain coming down, but really can only manage to be out there for 2 minutes before your hands freeze. It's been steadily coming down, not stopping, not changing intensity.  …

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/18/2019 }

Good Morning everyone and a very Happy President's Day!!! If you are observing this holiday, then I hope you have a fantastic day off work and school, and take time to get an extra day in to relax before heading back to work. We had another relaxed weekend.  I've found that my family does …

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{ The Accidental Further Adventures of the 100-year-old Man - TLC Book Tour }

• Hardcover:  448 pages • Publisher:  William Morrow (January 15, 2019) The hysterical, clever, and unforgettable sequel to Jonas Jonasson’s international bestseller  The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared. He’s back. Even older. Even funnier. It all begins with a hot air…

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{ Low Country Hero by Lee Tobin McClain - TLC Book Tour }

Mass Market Paperback:  384 Pages Publisher:  HQN; Original edition (February 26, 2019) Welcome to Safe Haven, where love—and a second chance—is just around the corner… Sunny, carefree days splashing in the ocean—it’s the life Anna George has always wanted for her five-year-old twins. And now that the…

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{ Five Senses Saturday - 02/16/2019 }

In October of 2006, I did my very first Five Senses Saturday.  I had seen another blogger do something similar in one of their posts, but it wasn't dedicated to a specific weekday, it was just a five senses post about what she had heard, seen and so on. I wanted something specific to my Saturd…

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{ A kitchen day and a cleaning tip }

First and foremost, I have to show you what my husband got me yesterday. We don't really buy much into the whole Valentine's Day thing, mainly because we both find it a tad ridiculous, in the sense that you shouldn't need one specific day to spend tons of money and tell your significan…

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{ Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble - TLC Book Tour }

Hardcover: 352 Pages Publisher:  Thomas Nelson (January 22, 2019) From  USA TODAY  bestselling author Colleen Coble comes the third book in her beloved Lavender Tides series. Her mother lied about her identity and her husband wasn’t who she thought he was—can Bailey even trust  herself  anymore? Running fo…

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{ Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano - TLC Book Tour

Hardcover: 432 Pages Publisher:  Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (February 5, 2019) From the RITA Award–winning author of  Five Days in Skye  comes a sweet, romantic treat that will leave you hungry for more. Baker and pastry chef Melody Johansson has always believed in finding the positive in every si…

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{ Fog, running around and a little sewing }

Woke up to quite a thick blanket of fog and chilly temperatures.  The picture below was taken as the fog was starting to lift, because about 10 minutes prior to this, I couldn't even see the trees in the yard.

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/11/2019 }

Good Morning all :)  Hope you've had a good weekend. I had a really slow, laid back kind of weekend.  We didn't go anywhere at all, just stayed home and relaxed, which is my favorite way to spend Saturday and Sunday. Here we are now, Monday morning, a clean slate and a fresh week before u…

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{ Oh goodness, it's been a few days }

I was doing brilliantly, posting every day, and then Wednesday rolled around and it's been a bit of a blur.  I was frustrated with myself for not being able to continue the daily blogging, but I have to remind myself that there will be days, weeks or even months, where this is going to happen.…

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{ Absolutely gorgeous day }

Oh my friends, I know that a lot of you are still dealing with snow and horrid temperatures, and I feel almost bad posting about my day, because we have had the best weather for this time of year. Woke up to sunny blue skies, the freshest of breezes and the highs for the day of 75 degrees.  It was…

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/04/2019 }

Good Morning all :)  Hope you've had a good weekend.  Mine was pretty good, Jasmine worked Saturday so  took her in and then had to go to AT&T to deal with our phone account and some things we had to take care of.  Thankfully that went pretty well and didn't take much time, within 30 …

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