Saturday, May 14, 2011

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Ripe for Pleasure Book tour, Review, & Giveaway

Second in line, first in love
A secret society of younger sons, sworn to aid and abet each other, no matter the scandal or cost.... Their fathers and brothers may rule the world, but they run it . . . and when it comes to passion, they refuse to accept second best.

Searching for hidden treasure,
finding forbidden fantasy.
London's most sensual former courtesan, Viola Whedon, is incapable of being seduced-she does the seducing. Until she meets Leonidas Vaughn. Her salacious memoirs have made her the target of half the lords in England, and Vaughn is the only man she can turn to. When he promises to protect her-and to make her beg for his touch-the alluring beauty finds both offers impossible to refuse.

Leonidas Vaughn secretly believes Viola possesses a fortune given to his family by the King of France. So the strong and sexy Vaughn charms his way into Viola's life . . . and her bed. But when their arrangement is consummated, he'll experience pleasure far beyond his wildest fantasies-and realize his heart may need the most protection of all.

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     ISOBEL CARR is single, child-free, and a committed "dog person" (the bigger the dog the better). She has taught creative writing, horseback riding, and seminars on historical costuming. She can start a fire without matches and hitch a team of horses to a wagon. She can also spend nine hours in a Victorian corset without a problem but can't wear heels for more than four hours. She laughed all the way through every episode of Colonial House, and if she could only watch one movie for the rest of her life, it would be Impromptu.




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The Guardian Book Tour, Review, and Giveaway

THE RETURN OF THE HIGHLANDERS: BOOK IFour fearless warriors return to the Highlands to claim their lands and legacies. But all their trials on the battlefield can't prepare them for their greatest challenge yet: winning the hearts of four willful Scottish beauties.

PASSION IGNITED
After years of fighting abroad, Ian MacDonald comes home to find his clan in peril. To save his kin, he must right the wrongs from his past . . . and claim the bride he's long resisted.

As a young lass, Sìleas depended on Ian to play her knight in shining armor. But when his rescue attempt compromised her virtue, Ian was forced to marry against his wishes. Five years later, Sìleas has grown from an awkward girl into an independent beauty who knows she deserves better than the reluctant husband who preferred war to his wife. Now this devilishly handsome Highlander is finally falling in love. He wants a second chance with Sìleas - and he won't take no for an answer.




            Margaret Mallory surprised her friends and family by abandoning her legal career—and her steady job—to write novels. At long last, she can satisfy her passion for justice by punishing the bad and rewarding the worthy—in the pages of her novels, of course.   She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two college-age children. She would dearly love to hear from readers. You can contact her via her website at www.MargaretMallory.com.

   Mandie's Thoughts-  Sileas loved Ian since she was a wee lass and when they are forced to wed when she is thirteen she couldn't be happier but Ian.... not so much. He escapes to fight a war for five years with little thought of his wife/ childhood friend. When he comes back intending on breaking off their marriage he sees what a hottie she's grown into.
  
    I love Scottish Romance books and this one doesn't disappoint. Sileas is a strong honorable woman and many men would love to take Ian's place but her heart is only for Ian. But he's being quite a jerk so she refuses to stay if she isn't appreciated. Very sexy book and Ian and Sileas have great chemistry.
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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Nightmare Neighbors.

The 'Burbs is one of my dh's favorites.
Benjamin Franklin said, "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." Why is it that we hear about so many people having problems with their neighbors? What makes a good neighbor?

The other day I saw a friend on Facebook put "has sucky new neighbors" on her status. I don't know this woman extremely well, but really like her, and instantly felt sorry for her. I've had my own share of "sucky neighbors" in the past. I clicked the link to expand the comments to see just what made her neighbors so sucky.

Upon reading the comments to her status, I discover that her the new neighbors that have just moved into the neighborhood have called animal control on her, because she lets her dog out without a leash. In her mind, it was okay to do that, because her dog is sweet and old and never goes more than 3 houses away. Apparently, her new neighbors didn't agree with her. However, there were a dozen people commenting on my friend's status consoling her and agreeing with her that her new neighbors were in the wrong. 

First of all, I have to reiterate that, while I have only met this woman a few times, I really do like her.  She seems like a very nice person. However, if I had moved into a new home, and my neighbor was letting her dog wander around the neighborhood, I'd be pretty ticked off too. I have two dogs myself, and dog poop clean-up is not fun. It's even less fun to discover, by stepping in the wrong place, that you've missed something during dog poop cleanup. It's bad enough cleaning up my own dogs' poop; I don't want to have to do it for other people too. 

Now, I probably wouldn't call animal control, but I probably would grumble to my husband occasionally, shoo the dog out of my yard in front of the neighbor, or might even get up the nerve to ask the neighbor to keep her dog out of my yard... although I would really hate to have to be put in that position.  

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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Boiron Arnicare Review


We received a free tube of Boiron Arnicare shortly after my husband injured his neck and shoulder at the gym. I've always been a big fan of Boiron products, and was eager for him to try Arnicare on his injury.

He came to me several times a day to apply, or rather massage :), it on his neck and shoulder. Yes, he was a little spoiled there for a while.

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5 Tips for Spending Less

Guest Post By Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D.,

Everyone knows that if you want to get your finances in order and start being smart about your financial future, you need to make a financial plan. And there is lots of terrific advice out there from personal finance experts on what should go into that plan. But knowing how to stick to your plan, whatever it might be, is the really critical part of the puzzle, and it's the part we pay the least attention to. Understanding how to stick to a plan once you've made it isn't a financial issue, it's a motivational one. Luckily, there are very effective strategies you can use to make sure you follow through on your good financial intentions.

Tip #1: Be very specific about what you want to achieve. "Saving money each month" sounds like a good step, but how much money? "Pay off credit card debt" is a great idea, but how quickly? How much will you pay, and on which cards? When the steps in our plans are vague, like "spend less here" or "save more there," there is way too much wiggle room. We find ourselves settling for very small changes in the right direction, when actually, people are much more motivated when working toward challenging goals. Be specific, and set the bar high.

Tip #2:
You need to make sure that your plan includes concrete actions you are going to take in order to reach your financial goals. Turn "spend less money eating out" into "I'll bring lunch with me to work each day, and eat out no more than once a week." One of the most common reasons we fail to reach our goals and stick to our plans is that we don't translate what we want to accomplish into real, everyday behavior. "Cut down on my clothing expenses" needs to become "spend no more than $____ on clothes each month," or you'll never succeed in making real change.

Tips #3-5: Most of us are guilty of buying things we don't really need. If your finances are in a sorry state, you will definitely need to get a handle on your impulse buying, and fast. Out-of-control spending is just another example of succumbing to temptation - -  for some of us it's doughnuts or chocolates, for others it's gadgets and designer shoes. Tips #3-5 are simple strategies you can use to help you resist the temptation to spend.

    Tip #3: Never, ever shop as a pick-me-up. When you are tired, anxious, stressed, or depressed, your self-control will be at its weakest. This is a perfect recipe for a bad decision.

    Tip #4: When you are faced with the temptation to splurge, it can help if you stop and think about someone you know who has lots of self-control - -  someone who is financially responsible. Self-control is actually contagious, and studies show that just thinking about someone who has it can boost your own.

    Tip #5: Finally, reward yourself for good behavior. Everyone needs incentives. When you have a fiscally responsible week, or month, treat yourself to something you want that won't totally blow your budget. For some of us, there just isn't enough inherent satisfaction in being frugal to keep you motivated, so reward yourself with something that speaks to you.

© 2010 Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D., author of Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals

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Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals, is a social psychologist, educational consultant, and most recently assistant professor of psychology at Lehigh University. She has received several grants from the National Science Foundation. In addition to her work as author and co-editor of the highly-regarded academic book The Psychology of Goals (Guilford, 2009), she has authored papers in her field's most prestigious journals.

Dr. Grant Halvorson is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and was recently elected to the highly selective Society for Experimental Social Psychology. She received her PhD from Columbia University working with Carol Dweck (author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success), and her BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Homemade Pizza & Recipe Hop

I make my own pizza dough and people rave about my pizza so I thought I would share the recipe with you.

Mandie's PIzza Dough -
   I make this in my bread maker 
    1 1/2 cup of water
     4 cups of flour
     2 tbsp olive oil
     herbs, salt, garlic powder to taste
    2 tsps of Fleischmann's Breadmachine yeast

Add water and olive oil then the flour. I sprinkle the herbs, salt, and garlic powder on top then make a littl hole in the flour where I add the yeast. Close the lid and program the bread machine to Quick Dough.

When it's finished I roll the dough out and make 2 pizzas.

Mandie's Pizza Sauce (you can use jarred too - I like fire roasted)


  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree



  • 1/4 cup water



  • 1 teaspoon sugar



  • 1 teaspoon olive oil



  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice



  • 1/4 teaspoon salt



  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano



  • 1/8 teaspoon basil



  • 1/8 teaspoon thyme



  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 
    1. Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    2. Bring to a boil.
    3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.



  • I add whatever I have on hand and a lot of it is out of my garden. This is a very inexpensive treat and much better than having it delivered.

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    Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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    A Clean, Nontoxic Space

    Guest Post By Erika Landau, M.D., and Abigail Brenner, M.D.,Authors of The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year

        When it comes to babies, keeping toxins out of the air in your home as much as possible is important. Chemicals used for general household cleaning can do a terrific job removing grease and grime, but they can be particularly dangerous for the young, developing respiratory system of a newborn -- and to his or her skin.
       Fumes from paints and materials used in carpeting can have an impact on breathing. Of course, smoke, dust, and mold are other known culprits that can cause respiratory problems and allergic reactions.

        Window seals, screens, fans, curtains, and upholstery should be freshly cleaned before the newborn comes home, because dust and grime accumulates on them. Make sure that the air conditioner filters are changed and that the heating system is checked and ducts are cleaned if necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are absolutely necessary to install and/or check near everyroom.

    Reducing Chemicals 
        Well before your baby arrives, it's a good idea to get your home improvement projects done and to thoroughly clean your home. You will likely be painting a nursery, which ideally should be done at least a few weeks prior to the baby moving in -- using only low- or no- VOC (volatile organic components) paint. Even if the paints you use are organic, some of these fumes can still cause harm. Finishing the painting weeks ahead of time gives the room a chance to dry and the paint fumes to dissipate. It's never a good idea to allow a baby to sleep in a freshly painted room (such as painting it after the baby is home), because the fumes are very dangerous to a baby.
    Pregnant women should not be exposed to toxins of any kind including paint, as well as household cleaners, especially aerosol products, insecticides, etc.

      Also, if you have other household projects such as removing and/or installing new carpeting, do it two to four weeks before the baby comes home -- especially if it is going in the nursery. This allows time for the fumes and odor to subside and the carpet to get worn in a little bit. New carpet has toxic agents sprayed on it at the factory that smell the strongest when it's brand new. It helps to have a window open and a fan on for 24-48 hours after it's installed. If possible, buy carpet made of natural fiber -- and of course, one that is non-flammable.

       When it comes to household cleaning, choose cleaning products that are environmentally safe and non-toxic. Because you are bringing home your most precious possession, you will want your home to be as clean and safe as possible.

    Natural Cleaning Products
        In general, the chemical products used for cleaning are harsh; they can cause eye irritation, pulmonary problems, nausea, and allergies. In addition, they can be rather expensive. It's actually very easy to clean an entire home using only natural products that are readily available at the store and often much less expensive. Here are some "staples" of natural cleaning products that are much safer to use, especially when a newborn is living in the house:
    • Vinegar: Regular white vinegar mixed with equal amounts of water will clean windows, mirrors, floors, and the bathroom.
    • Baking soda: Mixed with equal amounts of vinegar, this combination will clean sinks, the bathroom, and toilets. On its own with water, it will clean hard surfaces.
    • Olive oil: Olive oil (extra virgin not necessary!) works great for polishing furniture.
    • Lemon: Lemons and all citrus fruits cut grease really well.
    • Tea tree oil: Dilute 8-10 drops in 2 cups water for a good disinfectant.
    • Borax: This product can be used to combat certain fungi, cockroaches, and fleas.
    On a regular basis, try to maintain a clean, safe, and non-toxic environment by dusting regularly, opening windows for fresh air, vacuuming with a filter and changing the filter frequently. Also refrain from using room deodorizers, because they have chemical components.
    Plants 
    Household plants are good to have in your home because they purify the air by absorbing toxins and breaking down chemicals. Don't place them directly in the baby's room, but do place them around your home, away from where your baby will be regularly.
    Be very careful of the plants you buy for your home. Some plants can be poisonous to children and pets. Good non-toxic plants include:
    • African violets
    • Jade plant
    • Reed palm
    • Boston fern
    • Weeping fig
    • Spider plant
    • Begonia
    • Zebra plant
    Toxic plants to avoid in the home include:
    • Dieffenbachia
    • Philodendron
    • Bird of paradise
    • Elephant ears
    • Chrysanthemums
    Find a complete list of safe and unsafe plants at the American Academy of Pedial website, AAP.org.
    The above is an excerpt from the book The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year by Erika Landau, M.D., and Abigail Brenner, M.D. The above excerpt is a digitally scanned reproduction of text from print. Although this excerpt has been proofread, occasional errors may appear due to the scanning process. Please refer to the finished book for accuracy.
    Copyright © 2011 Erika Landau, M.D., and Abigail Brenner, M.D., authors of The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year

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    Erika Landau, M.D.,
     co-author of The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year, is a New York pediatrician who completed her training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was a research fellow at The Rockefeller University in New York. She is a fellow of teh American Academy of Pediatrics, has a private practice, is an assistant professor of pediatrics and director of teh Student Health Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
    Abigail Brenner, M.D., co-author of The Essential Guide to Baby's First Year, attended New York Medical college and completed her internship and residency in psychiatry at New York University Bellevue Medical Center. A board-certified psychiatrist in practice for more than 30 years, she is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She is the author of Transitions: How Women Embrace Change and Celebrate Life and SHIFT: How to Deal When Life Changes.
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    Do Tell: Family Edition of the Relationship Game

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    I played a fun game, "Do Tell" with my girls tonight. It reminds me of a family friendly version of "Truth or Dare". 

    The board game comes with 4 sets of cards: Do, Tell, Risk, and Wild. 

    DO cards invites players to perform an action in front of the group. My 15 year old hopped like a kangaroo, I made up a dance, my 11 year old acted out a scene from her favorite t.v. show in slow motion, and my 14 year old faked having hot water spilled on her lap while giving a speech. 

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    TELL cards ask players to share something of themselves and their experiences. If players land on a MIRROR space, all the other players have to guess how that player will answer. I think we all enjoyed these cards the most. We all learned a little more about each other, and were able to discuss serious topics in a relaxed environment.

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    "Funny game. We laughed a lot." ~ Sam, age 15 





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    Dark Descendant - Book Review

        Dark Descendant

    From the acclaimed author of the Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist books comes the gripping first novel in a new series about a private eye who discovers, to her surprise, that she's an immortal huntress.

         Nikki Glass can track down any man. But when her latest client turns out to be a true descendant of Hades, Nikki now discovers she can't die. . . . Crazy as it sounds, Nikki's manhunting skills are literally god-given.  

         She's a living, breathing descendant of Artemis who has stepped right into a trap set by the children of the gods. Nikki's new "friends" include a descendant of Eros, who uses sex as a weapon; a descendant of Loki, whose tricks are no laughing matter; and a half-mad descendant of Kali who thinks she's a spy. But most powerful of all are the Olympians, a rival clan of immortals seeking to destroy all Descendants who refuse to bow down to them. In the eternal battle of good god/bad god, Nikki would make a divine weapon. But if they think she'll surrender without a fight, the gods must be crazy. . . .

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    Mandie's Thoughts -  Mixing Greek Mythology in an Urban Fantasy setting is a new concept for me and is quite refreshing. Nikki is a strong female lead who does have a few hangups. She was adopted and feels pale in comparison to her perfect beautiful sister. 
        
         I really enjoyed Jenna Black's writing style, she didn't bog the reader down but gave the right amount of information. The would have liked to see a little romance blossoming at least, maybe in the next book. Which I am desperately waiting for now.
        
         The worst part of reviewing this is now I want to read all of Jenna Black's previous and future works. I adore urban fantasy and young adult and she writes both! She even has a freebie kindle book of Remedial Magic which I will be reading very soon along with her Glimmerglass (Faeriewalker, Book 1) series. It's great to find new authors!







     
     

    2011-05-08

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