Monthly Archives: August 2014

Random Ramblings: Ear Candles

Candles in the Ears, or the Fine Art of Ear Candling.       A while back, I started having trouble with my ears.  They felt the way they used to when I swam, like I had water in them.  … Continue reading

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“If You Were Me and Lived in….Russia” by Carole P. Roman

A Ruble for Your Thoughts Pack your bags, and put on your traveling clothes!  It is time to embark on more world travels with Carole Roman as she describes what it is like for children growing up in diverse parts … Continue reading

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A Gluten-Free Recipe

Our Easy Ribs with Jason’s Rub 2 1/2 lbs (about) Pork Spare Ribs Jason’s Rub* Preheat oven to 275⁰ F. Rinse ribs well. Grease a large baking pan,  with oil or shortening. Place ribs in a single layer in the … Continue reading

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“Paws in the Piazza” by Jerilyn McIntyre

Ciao Harley! This book is geared toward children aged ten to fourteen years old.  It is soft-bound, contains ninety-four pages, and is slightly over-sized.  This story is about cat named Harley who has traveled with his human family for an … Continue reading

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“The Princess Within For Teens” by Serita Ann Jakes

Wait For Your Prince This book was written for teenage girls to help them cope with different dilemmas they might face in today’s world.  She especially focuses on a girl’s self-esteem, and temptations that could be real pitfalls in a … Continue reading

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Book Giveaway “Wherever the River Runs” by Kelly Minter*

Rollin’ Down the River This book contains fascinating true accounts of Kelly Minter’s experiences on trips she made to South America. Little did this Nashville author know that when she signed with a Christian record label, she set in motion … Continue reading

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“All for a Sister” by Allison Pittman

…”You Meant Evil Against Me, but God Meant it for Good…” This is a fascinating story of the possible murder of an infant, the misuse of wealth, and a miscarriage of justice.  Dana Lundgren, the daughter of a desperately poor … Continue reading

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Movie Review: The Identical

Rated PG I recently had the opportunity to see an advanced viewing of the upcoming movie, The Identical. This is the story of identical twin boys, that are separated at birth, and neither one knows they have a twin.  The … Continue reading

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Book Giveaway “Enough: Ten Things We Should be Telling Teenage Girls” by Kate Conner*

Do You Have Enough? This book contains practical, common sense advice for teenage girls, mixed in with wisdom from the Bible.  It is based on a list the author made called, “Ten Things I Want to Tell Teenage Girls.”  She … Continue reading

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