Monthly Archives: May 2011

This and That

Posted on May 30, 2011 by amyb

We celebrated Memorial Day today with hot dogs and smoked sausages and then we painted the girls bedroom. Officially now, every room in this house has been painted fresh. We have more work to do, lots more work to do… … Continue reading →

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How to Draw the Presidents

Posted on May 27, 2011 by amyb

I just had to post this picture as a follow up to my review. This is what I caught my five year old drawing a few days after my review post…

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Book Review: How to Draw the Life and Times of Andrew Jackson from Timberdoodle Co.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by amyb

When this book in the series A Kid’s Guide to Drawing the Presidents of the U.S.A. arrived on my porch yesterday afternoon I could barely contain my excitement. We had a busy evening planned, but as soon as I could … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fade To Blue by Julie Carobini

Posted on May 18, 2011 by amyb

I haven’t read any other books set at this location in Otter Bay on the West coast. I have to admit that because I am moving to the West coast in just a few weeks now, this book held a … Continue reading →

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Product Review: The Music of Robert Pierre — Christian Teenager Sings

Posted on May 14, 2011 by amyb

I had never heard of Robert Pierre until this review opportunity came my way.  I have learned that he is a young singer — he is 18 years old and he graduates from High School on May 20th.  He has … Continue reading →

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iPad 2 Drawing On Punch Tab Site

Posted on May 12, 2011 by amyb

You can hop on over to the Punch Tab and very quickly enter to win not one but TWO iPad 2′s!!!  It’s so super easy to enter with their special widget, you wont believe how easy it is.  Can you … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hidden Affections

Posted on May 12, 2011 by amyb

Hidden Affections by Delia Parr was a fun and relaxing read. I was interested enough in the plot to finish it in one day. I thought the plot was fairly predictable and easy to follow, but that did not make … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is…. ($30 Beads for Life)

Posted on May 11, 2011 by amyb

I used random.org to generate a number and that number was:  1 Cristi: Those beaded necklaces are gorgeous, and I can’t believe how affordable. I think I need to order some to give as gifts; they’d be perfect for Addison’s … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 9, 2011 by amyb

My Mom will be here in two days.  How nice to have adult companionship! My oldest son woke up vomiting this morning.  Hopefully he is the last one!  So tired of this already. My daughter had a fabulous time on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: An Unlikely Suitor by Nancy Moser

Posted on May 9, 2011 by amyb

I have made no effort to conceal the fact that I love Nancy Moser novels, so if you are expecting an impartial review you might want to skip this one. .  Ms. Moser always weaves fantastic, descriptive historical detail throughout … Continue reading →

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