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The Fault in Our Stars – One of My Five Must See Movies of Summer

As you can see by the ‘bio’ in my header I’m a bit movie obsessed.  We try and get to the theater once a week.  Usually we hit most of the blockbusters.  This summer though I have a couple of movies on my “must see” list that you either may not have heard of or haven’t gotten the press that others receive.

1. The Fault in Our Stars – My Must See Love Story

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Book Review: A Pretty Age

Book Description

In 1910, a missionary visitor arrives at Sophiny Mumm’s convent boarding school in Concord, Kansas. Sophiny is smitten. Her best friend Antoinette Dominguez is not—and begins a series of strange behaviors breaking all the rules. In an ensuing investigation of puzzling enigmas, Sophiny has to use all the resources of emerging women’s rights, family relationships, social networks, the new technologies (telephone, photography, and transportation), and patron saints.

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Johnson & Johnson and Walgreens Celebrate Every Goal This Summer

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With all the fanfare that accompanies a big game you’re probably aware that there is a HUGE soccer event being played out in Brazil later this month. That’s giving many fans a reason to celebrate. Johnson & Johnson and Walgreens are aware that celebrations don’t just need to be about the ‘big’ things, but that families can celebrate every goal this summertime no matter the size.

I woke up last week and realized this is the last summer we have together before we send our daughter into the wild blue yonder.  One more.  Just one last one, before she moves away. 

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New Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars – Bursting with Real Fruit Taste

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The weather is heating up and Fruttare Fruit & Juice Bars are a summer treat that you can feel good about indulging in.

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7 Affordable Ways to Help Keep Your Home Secure – Master Lock #LSSS

June is both National Safety Month and Home Safety Month.  It’s a wonderful privilege to live in a safe community where you know your neighbors and everyone watches out for each other, but sometimes that very feeling of safety makes us become negligent in keeping our home safe from break ins.  As part of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad I want to share a few easy and affordable ways that you make your home less of a target for thieves.  You don’t have to spend a lot to deter a burglar to move on to another home.

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Share Bite Size, Big Taste – New Twix Bites – #TwixBites Giveaway

Do you crave caramel, chocolate and cookie crunch so much so that you can barely get the wrapper off that candy bar before you take a bite?

Then you’re in luck!  TWIX bars now come unwrapped in bite size pieces.  Just open the bag and you’re on your way to sweet chocolately bliss 🙂

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20 Oh My Yum! Frozen Desserts That are SO Fun!

Anyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE ice cream.  Summer, Winter, makes no difference to me, if it’s frozen and tasty – I’ll eat it no matter the weather.  But here in North Texas where the Hot! Hot! Hot! starts in June – frozen desserts all summer long is where it’s at!

At any rate, I put together a collection of  20 Frozen Dessert Recipes on Foodie.com that I want to make.   Some of these I’ve already made & approve and are right here on my blog, some are from other bloggers and some from mainstream websites.  Maybe you’ll find one you want to make for Father’s Day for your dad or husband!  Check them out and tell me which ones you’re most interested to try.

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Summer Effortless Meals from Coca-Cola and Walmart

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When we have guests the last thing I want to do is cook.  I want to be able to spend us much time with our friends or family that I can and not be hiding out in the kitchen cooking or doing dishes.  When my parents and our best friends were here for Amber’s graduation I made it a point to try and have easy fuss free dinners scheduled for those 12 days.  Something that we could all enjoy but would be effortless for me.

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE

We had four extra people visiting who flew in from out of town during our daughter’s high school graduation.  As we drive a Honda CR-V and a VW Jetta, both which only seat five people, I was a bit perturbed that we were going to have to drive both vehicles everywhere the week our guests were here.

STI Drive came to my rescue though and loaned us a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE for the week, which just happens to be a vehicle that seats seven people.

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Season Premiere Giveaway: The American Bible Challenge

The American Bible Challenge is back for a 3rd season Thursday May 22nd at 8pm/7C on Game Show Network!

THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE is a spirited game show that celebrates the Bible and its place in American culture. Bible enthusiasts from all across the country compete in a variety of challenges that put their knowledge of the Good Book to the test. The show’s prizing further reflects the celebration of faith, as teams earn money for the charity of their choice.

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