Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Christmas at the Beach and #WW #Linky

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We spent Christmas with my in-laws at the beach on South Africa's West Coast. It's about a 2 1/2 hours drive from our home to theirs. The water is too cold to swim in, unless you're super brave or have a wet suit, but it's wonderful walking on the wet sand and the setting is beautiful. I'm already missing the sound of the crashing waves.









Clockwise: Jessica (with the hat), Me, Mom, Dad,
Jeremiah, Amanda and Samantha
(Hubby took the photo)

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I'm ending off the year with some of my favorite photos of the beautiful South African wine region where we live. Come check them out on my blog, 1camera1mom!


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Friday, December 19, 2014

Beenie's Search and $25 Giveaway

Beenie's Search
Book Blast and
$25 Giveaway

Beenie's Search by J.J. Schousboe

About the Book

Title: Beenie's Search | Author: J.J. Schousboe | Publication Date: March 20, 2014 | Publisher: Friesen Press | Pages: 48 | Recommended Ages: 3 to 8


Book Description: Join Beenie, the friendly bear, as he searches for his family after hibernating for the long winter. Spring arrives and Beenie discovers that he is all alone. In search of food, friends and his family, Beenie gets side tracked and lost. When he remembers what he was taught by his parents, he overcomes his fears and sets off in the right direction. Beenie's Search teaches young readers the importance of listening and following directions as they join Beenie in his adventure.



About the Author:
J.J. Schousboe
J.J. Schousboe

JJ Schousboe migrated from the lovely island of Trinidad, in the Caribbean. She has been writing poems as a teenager and began writing stories for her children. A preschool teacher since 2007, JJ currently lives in Largo, Florida.




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Open to: Internationally

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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, J.J. Schousboe and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.



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Advent Calendar and #Weekend #Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop -
Make My Saturday Sweet #112!

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Amanda and I are thoroughly enjoying her Jacquie Lawson advent calendar that my grandmother purchased for her. There are games that you can play before December 1 and then for every day from December 1 - 24 there is a story to watch or a game to play. It's loads of fun. The illustrations are enchanting and the background Christmas music adds to the ambiance.

Some of the things that you design, like the Christmas tree, the presents and the snowflakes, appear in the story. It's super cool. Below are some of Amanda's designs:





Jacquie Lawson e-cards

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

The Heroes of the Himalayas and $25 Giveaway

The Heroes of the Himalayas
Book Blast and
$25 Giveaway

BOOK SALE: You can grab a copy of Book 1, Ghost Leopard, for 99 cents from Amazon starting December 18, 2014 for a limited time. PURCHASE NOW!

Zoe and Zak Collage

About the Books

Move over Percy Jackson. Find out what everybody is talking about!
Have you ever gotten hopelessly lost in a strange land?
Talked to an elephant?
Ridden a magic carpet?
Been jailed by an angry parrot?
And discovered that you have the power to change the world?

Zoe & Zak hadn’t either. But that was before their lives were turned upside down by a mysterious creature called the Ghost Leopard. Now, they find themselves attending a strange school high in the Himalayan foothills, where nothing is what it seems and anything is possible.

The Zoe & Zak Adventures contains the first three full books of the middle grade fantasy adventure series, where two semi-normal kids begin to live absolutely extraordinary lives.

In Book One, The Ghost Leopard, Zoe & Zak take their first trip to India where they learn that they’ve been chosen to protect a mythical creature from a terrible fate.

In Book Two, The Yogi’s Curse, Zoe & Zak are back in India, this time to attend Moonstock Academy, a strange and sometimes frightening boarding school where weird events seem to occur on a regular basis.

And in Book Three, The Tiger Temple, Zoe & Zak take on their second semester at Moonstock and their most terrifying challenge yet.

If you love to laugh out loud, if you like adventure, and if you’re dying to go on the wildest ride on this side of the Himalayas, pick up the Zoe & Zak Adventures today.

Now Available as a Compendium: The three book collection contains the complete text of first three books in the Zoe & Zak series. Together, these books are guaranteed to bring you to a magical world unlike any you’ve experienced before. Find out what everybody is talking about.


Book 1: Zoe and Zak and
The Ghost Leopard
Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard

The Buzz

"Love Love Love! This book had me from the first chapter. This book overflows with top-notch character development, culture, adventure, and FUN!" ~ Sunshine, Bubbles and Books

"This is adventure with a capital ‘A’ and the kind that middle grade readers will love." ~ Word Magic: All About Books

"Once Zoe and Zak are off on their adventure, the pace never lets up. There are constant dangers lurking all around them and they are pretty much constantly fighting for their lives. Throw in some really interesting mystical creatures and you have a recipe for a great MG novel!!" ~ Best Kids' Reads




Book 2: Zoe & Zak and
The Yogi's Curse
Yogi's Curse by Lars Guignard

The Buzz

"Lars Guignard keeps up the pace with this second installment in the Zoe and Zak Adventure series. I recommend this series to tweens and teens who love a great adventure steeped with magic and mysticism. Ages 8+." ~ Mother Daughter Book Reviews

"Fantasy, action, adventure, wonderful characters and some fun mysteries has me hooked... 5 Stars!" ~ Brooke Blogs

I loved the faster pace of this second book. Zoe & Zak's adventures kept me turning pages to see what was happening next.
" ~ Carpinello's Writing Pages



Book 3: Zoe & Zak and
The Tiger Temple
Tiger Temple by Lars Guignard

The Buzz

"Zoe and Zak’s adventure in the Tiger’s Temple nerve-wracking and enjoyable all at the same time! Magic flies high in this story. Guignard continues not only to entertain his young readers but also to educate them on the exotic culture of India. Readers learn about everything from food to mythology. I love all the magic and mystery in his books, and you can’t help but love Zoe and Zak with their self-destructive behavior." ~ Jump Into a Book

"The great thing about this book, besides the fun adventure, is the exposure kids will get to different cultures, mythologies, and ways of life." ~ Nik's Picks

"Lars Guignard’s writing is easy to read and the story flows well and he has a great sense of humor. Zoe & Zak and the Tiger Temple is another must read for readers of all ages. I can’t wait for more books in the Zoe & Zak series! " ~ Bound 4 Escape


Purchase all Three!

The Heroes of the Himalayas Book Set by Lars Guignard

About The Author:
Lars Guignard
Lars Guignard
Lars Guignard


Prior to writing novels, Lars Guignard wrote for film and television. As a teenager he attended boarding school in the Indian Himalayas and his experiences there provided the inspiration for the "Heroes of the Himalayas" series which now include: Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard, Zoe & Zak and the Yogi’s Curse, and Zoe & Zak and the Tiger Temple.

He lives in the Pacific Northwest where he dodges bears and cougars while hiking & skiing the magnificent Coast Mountain Range.

For news about new releases, please join his email list by contacting the author: Zoe&ZakAdventures@gmail.com


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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Lars Guignard and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.



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Apple Pie for You and I with $25 Giveaway

Apple Pie for You and I
Book Blast and $25 Giveaway

Apple Pie for You and I by Denise Mistich

You can purchase an electronic copy
of this book for only $1.00 from Amazon
until December 31, 2014 (details below).


About the Book

Title: Apple Pie for You and I | Author: Denise Mistich | Illustrator: Daniel Bulleri | Publication Date: November 13, 2013 | Publisher: Apple Pie Books | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 3 to 8


Book Description: Apple Pie for You and I is one fantastically colorful and happy little children's book! Kids love to count the pieces of the pie as these hilarious critters gobble them down. They also get a little lesson in grammar and find out what happens when they eat too many slices!

Message from the Author: This project was a lot of fun and I know your children are going to love it. I simply wrote a poem about raccoons eating an apple pie. Illustrator Daniel Bulleri brought the story to life. Grab a copy and enjoy it with your little ones. The book is available as a Kindle e-book and the paperback is coming soon!



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About the Author:
Denise Mistich
Denise Mistich

Author Denise Davidson Mistich, co-founder of Apple Pie Books, writes poems and stories that inspire children to think. She is also a minister and host of The Healing Room, Christian Radio for the Whole Woman.

Website | Facebook | Google+ | Goodreads



About the Illustrator:
Daniel Bulleri

The Illustrator, Daniel Bulleri, is a graphic designer and graduate of Chico State University. Other published work includes Your Magical Laugh, written, illustrated and published for the most important people in his life...his own children.


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Contest closes: December 31, 11:59 pm, 2014

Open to: Internationally

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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Denise Mistich and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.



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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Haircuts and More with #WW #Linky

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Party Linky #121!

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In the past couple of months, lots of us have had haircuts and Jessica has a new hair color. It's summertime in South Africa. Christmas is usually spent at the beach with a barbecue (called a braai) or a picnic.







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My Latest Book Review:

and $50 Giveaway!
Mrs D - Book Blast Dec 2014 - collage


My Latest Book Blasts
with $25 Giveaways:

A Moat is Not a Goat by Elsa Takaoka

Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend by Cheryl Carpinello

The Bravest Squirrel Drives a Race Car by Sara Shafer


Bash and Lucy Fetch Jealousy Cover



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Winner of my
fabulous giveaway
is Jessica Beard!

for Christmas cards
from Minted.



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