Magic In Your Hand #quotes

I know this to be true. Books = magic. No doubt about it!

I’ve Got A Book Hangover

July Photo A Day Challenge #photoadayjuly

June has flown by. July is nearly here and the wonderful FatMumSlim has created yet another superb #photoaday challenge!

Birthday, My “Cogs” Are Turning Again

Today is my birthday. I was awoken today by my husband on Skype. He was ready with a chocolate chip muffin, complete with a candle. He serenaded me with “Happy Birthday” then smiled mischievously...

Happy Birthday Edward Cullen -New Breaking Dawn Part II Trailer

To celebrate Edward Cullen’s 111th birthday we Twi-hard fans have received a little gift. The latest Breaking Dawn Part II trailer. My favorite part about this final story is how Bella becomes a...

We’re Moving to Italy!

A few posts back I dropped a few hints… I can’t believe I was able to keep a lid on it for this long! We’re moving to Italy! Four years of high school Italian and 3 semesters in college -I hope...

The Perfect Sentence

I wrote the perfect sentence this morning around six. I should be elated right? Somewhere in my half-sleep-half-wake state it floated away, like a helium balloon let loose by a sudden gust of wind....

One Word…Renesmee

Squeee. I’m getting so excited. The countdown to Breaking Dawn Part II has definitely begun!

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II -Teaser Trailer

Public Audition

On day four of the 15 Habits of Great Writers challenge we’re to practice our craft in public. **crickets** Isn’t that why I blog? Not…not really. I’m supposed to go after something I want -a...

Writing Initiative

Day three -15 Habits of Great Writers Challenge My head hurts. My nose is stuffy and all I want to do is crawl underneath the covers and sleep. Not to mention that the world’s worst neighbors are...

Belief

Day two of the 15 Habits of Great Writers -Belief. It’s hard sometimes to believe in yourself. When it is, my motto is “fake it”. It usually works for me.

I Declare I’m A Writer

I am a writer. I write because I must. I said that today. Not in those exact words…but when I break it all down that was the gist of it. I told someone I’d just met who had no idea what I “did”. I...

My Life Through My iPhone [All About Me Sunday]

This week was crazy hectic. Here’s a glimpse of some of the goings on in my life this week. On Sunday I threw my sister a Baby Shower and got to sip from lovely glasses. Wednesday was chaotic. I...

Venice Dreamlike

Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. ~Truman Capote

June Photo A Day Challenge #PHOTOADAYJUNE

May is behind us and Summer is tip toeing in. What a great time to pick up your cameras and click away. Fat Mum Slim‘s list is out!

Shabby Chic Baby Shower

Last Sunday I threw my sister Elizabeth a baby shower. The theme…Shabby Chic. I made the majority of the decor myself. Guests sipped sangria, lemonade, or iced tea from mason jars and paper...

What’s Normal?

Random Q & A – All about me Sunday

-Favourite sea creature: Dolphins, sea horses, mermaids. -Favourite type of vehicle: The kind that goes. -Favourite time of day: Twilight, early morning. -Favourite article of clothing: Boyfriend...

The Unbound Series Book Review & Giveaway

When I wasnt reading, I was wishing I were. Driving to pick up my son from school I was thinking about Jude and Samuel and wondering what would happen next. When a book does this to me...its a good...

Groping in the dark-no more…

This "thing" Ive been trying to find. For months Ive essentially been groping around in the dark only coming up with handfuls of air. A blindfolded me trying to pin the tail on my story. I knew it...

A Few of My Favorite…Photo Apps [iPhone Part I]

It feels like’s it been a millenia since I’ve done a “few of my favorite” things posts, in fact, I’m not even all that sure it was on this blog where I started doing them. I’m too anxious to write...

Harry Potter is Electronic!

The complete Harry Potter series is now available (for the first time EVER) in e-book format! graphic: Amazon

Star Gazing, A Few Planets, & The Moon

On Saturday night, after a day full of adventure we went to stare up into the night sky. It was AWESOME! I totally geeked out…. A lot. I’m still geeking out. I got to see saturn, and venus, and the...

Tubing Down The River With Adventures Unlimited

I think the absolutely best part of my experience was traversing this obstacle course of a river with thirty three women. The total arm work out I got was also a bonus!

Bella Swan’s Got Nothing On Me Thanks to Adventures Unlimited

This weekend I soared across treetops and totally went all “spider monkey” while zip lining during Brandcation-Bloggers Gone Coastal with Adventures Unlimited. I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you...

Brandcation = A Whirlwind Weekend!

As I sit here and type this post I’m still trying to absorb my weekend. Brandcation -Bloggers Gone Coastal was amazing! Pensacola Beach is beautiful, the people were friendly, and the food was...

‘Night Sky’ by Jolene Perry Book Review

Novel: Night Sky by Jolene Perry Genre: YA Romance Published: February 21, 2012 Stand Alone or Series: It’s a loner. How I Got it: I received a copy in e-book format from the author. Where can you...

Brandcation or Bust #GulfCoast

I’m hitting the road today with my ultimate destination -Brandcation! I’m busy making preparations for my trip, getting my outfits figured out and the stuff for my boys situated. It can feel a...

My Wardrobe for #Brandcation

The organizers of Brandcation over at Brandfluential have put together a very busy weekend for me and the 30+ bloggers. I thought I’d share our itinerary and my planned outfits, so you could get an...