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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Come Enter the CVS MOM's Morning Essentials #GIVEAWAY ~ hurry ends 9/14


Another fun giveaway event on Mom Loves 2 Read!





CVS Mom's Morning Essentails Giveaway 8/17-9/14


CVS Mom's Morning Essentials Giveaway 8/17-9/14



Thank you for joining us in this event sponsored by our friends at CVS.





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From getting the kids

ready in the morning to heading off to work, Moms can definitely have some busy mornings, and it’s important that they have all the essentials they need! With Gold Emblem, a snack line exclusively available at CVS/pharmacy, Moms can pick through a variety of products like coffee or tea, coffee creamer, cereal and granola bars. The line is available at CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide, and offers a variety of affordable snacks that don’t sacrifice taste!





Check out the “Mom’s Morning Essential”



Five winners will win a prize pack!


 · CVS Gold Emblem Coffee Creamer Original

 · CVS Gold Emblem Select Breakfast Blend Single Serve Cups, Light Roast

 · VS Gold Emblem Select French Roast Single Serve Cups, Dark Roast

 · CVS Gold Emblem Select French Roast, Dark Roast

 · CVS Gold Emblem Select Toasted Hazelnut Coffee, Light Roast

 · Gold Emblem Red Berries Cereal




Disclosure/Disclaimer: This site or any other site associated with this event has in no way been compensated for the preceding information. This giveaway is valid where allowed by law, open to anyone in the United States who is over 18 years of age. Five winners will be randomly selected on 9/14/14, notified via email, and will have until 9/16/14 to reply. If there is no reply another winner will be randomly selected.




What are you waiting for? Come Join US for this week's Blog Hop!

Our weekly hop is for those who have a blog and want to get to know other bloggers - hop around and leave a friendly comment letting them know you are stopping by from this week's hop!




Welcome To Book Review Diva's Blog Hop! :)


 




 




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Or your link
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4) Have fun and meet new friends!






I would like to give a big shout out to Susan from
"Mom Loves 2 Read" who is this weeks Co-Host.







Would you like to co-host this link up? FANTASTIC! As a co-hostyou will find lots great blogger's Linking up here every week and what a great way expose your readers to quality people? If you are interested E-mail meand I will be happy to send you the linkup code to display on your website/blog.





Friday, August 15, 2014

Appalachian Serenade by Sarah Loudin Thomas ~ #review



Delilah Morrissey has always wanted to be a mother, but when she becomes
a young widow, that dream now seems farther away than ever. Unable to
continue to live alone in Chicago, her only option is to accept her
sister's offer to move in with her family back in West Virginia. Will
Delilah have the faith to pursue a new dream--even if it means giving up
the old?


In this charming novella, debut novelist Sarah Loudin
Thomas

introduces readers to Wise, West Virginia--a small town nestled
in an Appalachian valley where the everyday miracles of life and faith
play out in stories of healing, hope, and love.

Includes an excerpt of Miracle in a Dry Season, the first full-length novel in the Appalachian Blessings series--a book New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber called, "Wonderful, simply wonderful."





Review by Sharon:


Appalachian Serenade was a wonderful book to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and
could not put it down until I reached the end. I loved the relationship between
Robert the small town store manager and Delilah. Delilah was raised in the small
town but left it when she married too soon and then, after her and her husband
were divorced, she returns to the small town to live with her sister and her
family, but she feels like she is intruding and not much help. She finds a job
at the small town store as assistant and ends up falling in love with Robert. Then Robert, who has trouble with relationships, falls in love with Delilah and they
end up married to each other. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves
Christian Fiction.









Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post.  I chose to post a review because I enjoyed this book so much. All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

FREE FUN Night at Inspired Arts Academy & Fall Class Sign UPs are OPEN! #local









SUPER FUN EVENT TONIGHT!!





Those local to the Peoria, IL  and Morton, IL area should check this out!  





FREE for the whole family!


Giveaways, Food, FUN, Art, Bounce house, and so much more - check out all the new Class Options for this FALL! 





Come join us tonight from 5 to 7pm






Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Rise and Shine ~ A Contemporary Fairy Tale by Sandra D Bricker #review





Shannon Malone thought she'd found her happy ending when she married Edmund Ridgeway, but a diving accident on their honeymoon left her in a coma. Waking up to the news that she's thirty years old would have been daunting enough . . . but she also learns that Edmund has lost his interim battle with cancer and the world has marched on without her. Her gorgeous doctor, Daniel Petros, seems to know everything about her and becomes Shannon's tour guide into a whole new world of madness where reality television has taken over the

planet and everyone's life appears to revolve around a tiny screen on their cell phones!



As Shannon struggles to navigate through the changes-both in the world and in her-she also must discern real memories from imagined ones. Did she really ever wear capris pants and entertain in her living room, or was that Laura Petrie from her favorite classic TV show? And where is her beloved dog, Freeway? Oh, wait! That was Jonathan and Jennifer Hart's dog, not hers.



Shannon's three elderly aunts flit through her life in true Sleeping Beauty style with her well-being always a priority. And Edmund's sister Millicent descends like the Evil Queen she is, trying to extract Shannon from any claim on the Ridgeway family fortune. When a tornado moves through

town and Shannon is knocked unconscious, will Daniel's kiss awaken her once and for all?





Review by Sharon:

Shannon wakes up from a coma to find out that she has been in the coma for 10
yrs. and while in the coma her husband has died of a form of cancer of the
brain. She has trouble with her memory and while in the Rehab. facility, her
doctor, DR. Pertos as well as her Aunt Mary are there to help her recover.



Shannon has a struggle with her faith in God also. She blames God for what
happened and not preventing it. While recovering, her husband's(Edmund) sister
comes and causes trouble by trying to keep Shannon from the families(Ridgeway)
fortune. I would recommend this book for anyone that loves a good "fairy tale"
themed book. I received this book free from Moody press.





~ Added by Susan:

I saw this book first but offered it up to Sharon (my Mom) for review.  I loved the blurb and can't wait to read it myself, thankfully she is not selfish with her books and has shared it for me to read too.  It is patiently waiting on my TBR shelf (though I snuck it up near the top instead of the bottom of the pile).  






Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Come Link UP on Bloglovin' Hop #83 hosted by Happy Kids, Inc & Mom Loves 2 Read ~ #hop


Bloglovin' Blog Hop #83 is LIVE - Come Link up your Bloglovin' find new friends to follow and gain more followers for yourself!  It is a fun repeat event and one I personally enjoy!  So much that I'm Co-Hosting this month!  Check it out . . .









  









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1. Enter a link DIRECT to your Bloglovin' profile (you will need to manually upload a profile pic).


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The Healing Quilt by Lauranie Snelling ~ #review



After her Aunt Teza’s test results turn out to be inconclusive, Dot
Cooper resolves to raise money for a new mammogram machine, through the
creation and auction of a magnificent, king-sized quilt to be sewn by
the women of Jefferson City.



Dot’s efforts quickly draw the
support of disparate members of the community, including newcomer Beth
Donnelly, married to a local pastor; Elaine Giovanni, the stylish wife
of a local surgeon; and an

ailing Aunt Teza. But as the four different
generations work the squares of the quilt, they are also confronted
with ragged pieces of their own lives.



Though the women could
not be more different on the surface, they hold in common quiet
suffering triggered by painful circumstances: the death of children,
the abandonment of husbands, the loneliness of depression. Yet their
struggles will bring them closer together than they ever could have
anticipated, and their lives will be dramatically changed, as together
they experience the curative powers of The Healing Quilt.





Review by Sharon:

This story is about the lives of four women from different walks of lives with
different struggles. Through the plan of one in creating a quilt to benefit the
raising of money for a new mammogram, these women get together to work on the
quilt and in turn the fellowship and sharing of their life concerns becomes a
door to spiritual healing and a change in each of their lives for the better for
all of them. I would highly recommend this book for anyone that is struggling
with any kind of problems and through the leading of the Lord the problems will
not seem as impossible as it does. I received this book free from a friend to
read.





Available for purchase on Amazon ~   The Healing Quilt






Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Back To School never looked better - $150 TARGET Gift Card #Giveaway ~ ends 8/24






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Co-hosted by:







Target has great stuff for Back to School and Personal Shopping.  I really love to check out their home decor and my kids love the toy and game section.  I know what I would do with a Target GC - what would YOU do??








Come and join us in this great giveaway


You can be the lucky winner






Target Gift Card $150










August 11  12:01 EST  To August 24  11:59pm EST.






Valid only in the Continental United States.


Void where prohibited






18 years or older to enter/only 1 entrant per household


Winner is chosen through random.org






All entries are optional.






All winning entries will be verified








Disclaimer: Mom Loves 2 Read is not responsible for the awarding of the prize. If you have any questions about this giveaway, please email the host at nysavingspecials@gmail.com. This blog, Facebook, Twitter or any other social media network is not associated with this giveaway.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

ROLLORS Outdoor Game #Giveaway ~ ends 8/24

This looks like a fun game that my kids and family would enjoy - I'll have to personally check it out and see if I too can get one for review and giveaway here on Mom Loves 2 Read!  In the meantime,  here is the giveaway from my friend over at The Stuff of Success for you to enter!




Rollors Giveaway Button

  



Rollors ® is a fun outdoor yard game that's entertaining for the entire family. Players "roll" disks at the

goal and points are awarded to the player/team that positions their disks closest to the goal. It's a great game of skill with the element of chance! Convenient carry bag allows you to bring Rollors ® with you wherever you go. Set-up in seconds on grass or in the sand. Now you're ready to roll your way to fun!











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You can find the full review at The Stuff of Success.

 

And the sponsors are excited to offer a full game and bag to a lucky TSOS reader also. Age 18+ are eligible and US Resident. Exp 8/24 at 11:59pm.

 





Disclosure: The prize sponsor will send prize to the winner. This blog is not responsible for prize. If you have any question please send an email to thestuffofsuccess@gmail.com. All entries are optional, if you do any of the tasks you can collect the entries.

Getting Into TROUBLE Board Games Giveaway ~ Come enter to WIN a set of classic Family Games! #giveaway ends 8/27


Come Check Out the latest Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read . . .



Getting into Trouble Board Game Giveaway!



Winning Moves Getting in Trouble Giveaway August 13 - 27



Sponsored by: Winning Moves USA



Hosted by:  Savory Savings 



Co-hosted by: Joy Makin' MamasSwankly POVVougish Mommy, & Nurse Mommy Superwoman


Playing board games as a family is a great way to bond and spend quality time together!  Krista over at Savory Savings has weekly family board game nights with her family and friends and loves the games from

Winning Moves!  Check out her classic board game review to see how they incorporate board games into family time!




How would you like to win three board games from Winning Moves?  If you would like a chance to win, enter with the Giveaway Tool below.  If you have won a Winning Moves giveaway anytime from another blog in the last 12 months, you are not eligible to win this giveaway.  The giveaway will run from August 13 through August 27, 2014 at 11 PM CST and is open to US residents, ages 18 and older.  Entries will be verified.  Winners will be notified via email (consider adding gloriouslygreengal@gmail.com to your safe list) – winner will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize or another winner will be selected.


Good Luck!





Krista from Gloriously Green Gal and Savory Savings received products from this sponsor to facilitate her review, no other compensation was received. All participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  This giveaway is in no way associated with social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Monday, August 11, 2014

"LOTS and LOTS of FIRE TRUCKS and FIREFIGHTERS Book DVDs & CD Set #review & #giveaway







"LOTS and LOTS of FIRE TRUCKS and FIREFIGHTERS DVDs SET"



Vol. 1 - "BRAVE HEROES AND BIG RIGS!"

If you love fire trucks, get ready for the most exciting collection of
non-stop fire truck and firefighting action you'll ever see! From giant
hook n' ladders to spectacular super soakers, you'll see the biggest
collection of firefighting and rescue equipment ever recorded on one
DVD!

With lights flashing and sirens wailing you'll race along on real life
fire calls with real firefighting heroes and see what it's like to feel
the heat,

smell the smoke and taste the flames! Plus, you'll go aboard a
fireboat, through the Pierce fire truck factory, climb to the top of an
aerial ladder truck, and visit the busiest fire stations in North
America!



You'll have fun finding out about teamwork, fire safety and modern-day
fire heroics from real-life firefighter Bryan "The Rat" Ratushniak as he
takes you through a day in the life of a firefighter!

Spectacular camera footage combined with award-winning sing-along songs
and music by James Coffey and lots of real-life sounds make the
thrilling action of these mighty machines a favorite among young and old
alike! Also includes a bonus inspirational tribute to firemen, "A
Fireman's Prayer" which gives tribute to all those brave fire fighters
who risk their lives daily to save ours.

Length: 35 Minutes



Vol. 2- "AMAZING RESCUE RIGS!"

Here they come... racing to the rescue, the biggest, bravest,
firefighting machines in the world! No matter what your age, if you love
firetrucks, we guarantee you'll love this new action-packed DVD!

From racing red fire engines and high flying choppers to giant pumper
trucks and amazing rigs you'll see firefighting equipment of every shape
and size. It's one of the greatest collections of emergency vehicles
ever recorded on one DVD!



Plus, kids and adults will have fun learning how to "Stop, Drop and
Roll" and other life saving fire safety tips from Fireman Jim, America's
favorite firefighter!

Also includes a bonus inspirational tribute to firemen, "A Fireman's
Prayer" which gives tribute to all those brave fire fighters who risk
their lives daily to save ours.

Spectacular camera footage combined with award winning sing-along songs
and music by James Coffey and lots of real-life sounds make the
thrilling action of these mighty machines a favorite among young and old
alike!

Length: 35 Minutes





My Review:

Another fun set of DVDs, book and CD for children to enjoy.  2 DVDs full of scenes of firetrucks and firefighters in action is one that most young boys (and some girls) will absolutely love.  An audio CD with sing along songs, a huge book full of Firetruck pictures.  Hours and Hours of firetruck fun.  Just to clarify, this is not a movie, not a documentary but DVDs of different fire trucks over and over.  It is something that those who love the trucks, the firefighters and the action will enjoy watching.  Fun for classrooms, home, grandparents, or watching on the go.





The Giveaway:

Enter below to win a set of these fun DVDs set.  Open to US, must be 18 or older to enter/win.











Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus ~ #review

A SEASONED JOURNALIST CHASES DOWN THE BIGGEST STORY IN HISTORY





Is there credible evidence that
Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God?


Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune,
cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates who are specialists in
the areas of old

manuscripts, textual criticism, and biblical studies.



Strobel challenges them with questions like How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event?



Strobel’s
tough, point-blank questions make this bestselling book read like a
captivating, fast-paced novel. But it’s not fiction. It’s a riveting
quest for the truth about history’s most compelling figure.



What will your verdict be in the The Case for Christ?



“Lee Strobel probes with bulldog-like tenacity the evidence for the truth of biblical Christianity.”

Bruce M. Metzger, PhD, Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary



Review by Sharon:

I found Lee Strobel's journalistic approach to his search for truth about the
history of Christ as well as the truth whether Christ was purely a man or God
was thought provoking and insightful. As I read the book I also took the stance
as if I had never became a Christian and wanted the facts before believing. The
book gave be a better view of the Biblical truth written in it as well as a
better understanding of Christ from the writers of the Bible. I would recommend
this book to anyone that wants another way to approach the truth of the Bible
This book I received free from the Methodist church I am going to as a handout
to anyone interested in reading it. I was told it was a deep book, I found
it easy to read.





Available on Amazon ~ The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus






Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Envyderm Lip Plumping and Conditioning Gloss ~ #review & #giveaway





A  volumizing and shimmery gloss used to enhance the look and plumpness of your lips by up to 37%.







EnvyDerm Lip  Plumping gloss is a Vegan friendly, Gluten
free, Dermatologist Safety Tested long wear gloss that delivers
brilliant color and a cool, tingling sensation to plump your lips for
 up to 37% fuller-looking pout. Formulated with Organic botanicals such
as Gogi and Acai Berries, Avocado, Argan, pomegranate and

grape seed
oils, it moisturizes to smooth and soften with vitamins A, C, E, and
protects and nourishes for a healthy look and feel. High Concentrations
of Poly Peptides, Collagen and Elastin lock in moisture to promote
long-lasting hydration for a comfortable wear.



My Review:

The Envyderm Lip Volumizing and Conditioning Plumper is easy to apply just like regular lip gloss.  It is smooth and silky when applied but beware it tingles when it goes on.  That its the plumper working on your lips.  It was a bit annoying at first, then stung a little but after a few minutes it went away.

I like the shine of the gloss which got me lots of compliments when wearing out in public.  Within a few minutes of applying my lips seemed fuller and softer.  The benefits continue over time and get a lot of great comments when worn out on the town. Other than the stinging, tingling sensation I thought the gloss does a good job of plumping and shining up my lips.  Not sure I'll use it often as the tingling/stinging does bother me.





Enter to win a lip gloss for yourself - open to US 18+









Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Clean ATTITUDE Discount Program for Eco Friendly Safer Products for the Family ~ #review





ATTITUDE DISCOUNT PACKAGE

Part of the ATTITUDE Discount Program



We have come up with a great discount package that will allow you to
save 40% OFF all on-line purchases, on all ATTITUDE products, all year
long. You read right! 40% off all products for an

entire year! We
providing you with the safest products, but also by doing so at
unbeatable prices!



Features

Valid for 12 months

Applies to the entire online store

No purchase limitations

No limits on shopping cart items

Activated within two business days

Unique login created to safely access your discounted prices

Can be combined with all other ongoing promotions



By becoming a part of the Discount Program, you not only get huge
savings but help build a sustainable relationship with the ATTITUDE
team. Our aim is to evolve and grow, and this is our way of saying thank
you for your fidelity and input.



For more information;

http://www.cleanattitude.com/discount_program_s/1862.htm

http://www.cleanattitude.com/discount_package_40_p/mbr-40-off.htm





My Review:

ATTITUDE is a great place for Eco Friendly products at discount prices.  A website where the member can purchase products for the home and family that are made without all the harsh chemicals that many name brand companies add to their products.  From Dish Soap to Shower Cleaner, Laundry detergent to Shampoo and Sunscreen, ATTITUDE has items that are made safer for the whole family.

I was given the new 40% off code to get the prime membership and codes to get a couple products free for this review.  I chose the Dish Soap, Shower Cleaner and Fruit and Veggie Wash.

 



The Shower cleaner is ok, but doesn't work very well on stains or hard water spots but is great for after shower spray down and wipe to keep clean in between deep cleaning.



The Fruit and Veggie Wash is my favorite so far.  It is something that I have wanted to try for a while and love how easy it is to spray on fresh garden produce then rinse off to clean away dirt and bugs before eating.  I know that it is safe to use - safer than soap and water - and will cleanse my fruit and veggies before eating.



The dish soap is fine, works well but with less lather than I am used to.  Not a big deal though as it seems to get the dishes just as clean as my store bought brand.





So for those who prefer to use Eco Friendly, safer products with less chemicals - ATTITUDE is a great place to get what the family needs.










Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

$100 Novica Giveaway Event ~ Come Enter to #Win ~ ends 9/7

Welcome to Mom Loves 2 Read!  Come Check out the newest Giveaway Susan has found to share with you today!  A great giveaway for a $100 shopping spree at NOVICA!  Artisan crafted jewelry, clothing and more. Thank you for joining us in the special event sponsored by our friends at NOVICA. 





About Novica:




$100NovicaGiveaway







Novica unites you with more than 2000 extraordinary master artists around the world. In the last 14 years, NOVICA have grown to be one of the largest curated marketplaces of handmade products from around the globe. Their goal has been to connect consumers with artisans in developing countries, cutting out the middleman to allow artisans to earn more and consumers to pay less.


NOVICA provides a one-stop-shop for the latest globally trending items in fashion, jewelry and home décor, proving exceptionally popular as a gift resource during the holiday season. Visitors to their website can explore remote regions across the globe, where they can view the faces of fascinating artisans, read about their lives, learn about the meaning behind their works, and select from more than 30,000 unique handicrafts.

This giveaway is hosted by:


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One winner of this giveaway will receive a $100 gift code to use toward the item of their choice on the Novica website.


Novica does ship world-wide. Please check their site for further information.







Disclosure/Disclaimer: This site or any other site associated with this event has in no way been compensated for the preceding information. This giveaway is valid where allowed by law, open to anyone in the United States who is over 18 years of age. One winner will be randomly selected on 9/9/14, notified via email, and will have until 9/11/14 to reply. If there is no reply another winner will be randomly selected.



 

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