Quote of the Day – December 11, 2012

Has there ever been a time when you had to go against someone else's wishes and do what was best for yourself? … [Read more...]

Python Printables Bring You 60+ Christmas Games!

One of my favorite printable companies, Python Printables, has done it again! I've talked about their 4th of July and Halloween Printables before. Well they're back with Christmas printable games to make your holiday gathering more fun than ever! The pack of Christmas Printable Games includes 60 different printables, and are designed for all ages! There's games for kids, teenagers, adults, as well as games that your entire family can play together. I love how the games are delivered - … [Read more...]

eLectio Publishing Is Having a Giveaway! (Ends 12/11 at 11:59pm CT)

I just wanted to let you all know about a giveaway going on at eLectio Publishing. eLectio Publishing was established just for discovering new Christian authors. They're giving away EVERY title that has been released in 2012! There's only 150 entries, so there's a good chance that you could win! Hurry, though - the giveaway ends at 11:59pm central time on December 11th! To enter just go here! Good luck! … [Read more...]

‘Whatever It Takes’ by Lindsay Paige Book Tour

Hello and welcome to the final stop in the Whatever It Takes by Lindsay Paige Charisma Media Book Tour! Whatever It Takes is about an average couple, Jake and Emily. They're busy with their jobs and schooling, and Jake is an aspiring NHL star. They both deal with the struggle of finding time to spend together, like any other couple nowadays. Having miscarried a baby four months earlier, they're also still grieving the loss in their own ways. Jake doesn't think about it as much as Emily … [Read more...]

Fun Friday – December 7, 2012

I'm starting a new "segment" for Fridays. It's called Fun Friday - I will post a fun/funny photo, graphic, quote to take us into the weekend. So here's today's! Credit: someecards.com Who else agrees! I know I do! … [Read more...]

Crafty Thursday – My First Ever Crocheted Granny Square

Above is the first ever granny square I have ever crocheted! I am so proud of it. I honestly thought I'd never be able to do one - they looked so complicated, but in all reality they're not! This one was super simple. I'm thinking about making a video tutorial on how to do your own. :) After I get done crocheting the afghan, doing the cross stitch ornament, and finishing the plastic canvas wall hanging (all Christmas presents for my family) I think I'm going to make a granny square … [Read more...]

Hot Mama Designs!

Shannon Sunderland & Sahra Cahoon form the dynamic duo of Hot Mama Designs. Hot Mama Designs rejoices in celebrating motherhood, family and the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object. Their inspiring designs are created to tell stories and celebrate life. Celebrate Family ~ Celebrate Motherhood ~ Celebrate You! We rejoice in the art of metalsmithing! As artists we are intrigued by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which is (loosely translated) the beauty of things that are … [Read more...]

Balance Bar Review & Giveaway (Ends 12/16)

Thank you Sonya for letting me help you promote this giveaway & review! Good luck to all that enter! I would love to see someone from Optimistic Mommy win! :) Balance Bar is celebrating their 20th Anniversary with an awesome box filled with of 20 of their most loved protein bars created over the past 20 years. When I got my 20th anniversary holiday gift box in the mail I was excited to see that many of my favorites were included, like cookie dough and the sweet and salty chocolate almond … [Read more...]