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10 Tips for Productivity

I’m going to take a guess that your “wanna-do” list is probably about a large as mine. And guess what? You have just as many hours in one day as everyone else does! How does it all get done? Or will it ever?
Unfortunately, I can’t answer those questions. However, in the past few years, I have found some things to be very helpful in making my personal time more useful and productive. Ready for them? I can’t promise they’ll change your life. But they may help a little. ;)

1. Start the day with...

Books I Read - February 2017

Eight books this month! Wowie. Two trips helped with that. ;)

My balance got a little out this month, as I agreed to review quite a few books. So I only read twonon-fiction. Whoopsie!

Starting with...
MY FAVORITE!!!

Grace and the Preacher was such a sweet book! It's my only 5-star book of the month. Read why I liked it here.
Non-Fiction
I started out really enjoying Plot, but parts of the end I didn't find necessary for me. This is the full review.
The author contacted me and asked me to review...

First Line Fridays | 3.3.2017

For the month of March, I think I’m going to do first lines by my favorite authors. :) I’ll start with one of my newer top-ten favorite authors: Kim Vogel Sawyer. I have read three of her books, and this last one I read is my favorite so far!

“Hey, Theo, didja hear the news?”From “Grace and the Preacher” by Kim Vogel Sawyer
To find out what Red is talking about, you just have to read the book I suppose.See my review for it here.
Grab one of your favorite books near you and share the first line!
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The Secret Slipper | Cover Reveal 06

Now 2/3 of the way there...

Hymn Favorites Collection One (and Giveaway!)

Today, I'm excited to announce the start of a new music series!


These are specifically for the late beginner/early intermediate pianist. Those who are around this level...

I didn't want to sell these pieces as individuals, because, to me, $.99 is a little much for one page of music. So, three songs are for $1.99. :) Here is a sampling of them.

Annnnd... as I promised, a giveaway! I've not given away much sheet music, but I know that several of my readers are this level or have students this leve...

The Secret Slipper | Cover Reveal 05

Pieces 5 of 9.

Scripture Graphics 28

"Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation." Habakkuk 3:17-18Basically, though all livelihood was destroyed, he rejoiced in the Lord and His salvation. How often do menial things keep us from rejoicing in God? Things that, in a month,...

Pinned Up! | Writing Article on WordQuill

I am honored to be a part of the new writers' group, WordQuill (seriously, you need to go check it out; it's going to be amazing!). Today, I posted my first article there--I'll admit, it was super fun to write cause I got to share all about my Pinterest boards. ;) Here's a peek...


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I was not going to get Pinterest. So many people were addicted to it, and I’ll admit, I didn’t quite “get” it. But…when I was asked to photograph a few family pictures, I needed ideas. Pinterest was amazi...

Savior, Like a Shepherd | Book Tour and Giveaway!

Have you ever wondered what it was like for orphans born in the Wild West? Faith Blum has a new book that explores the life of three orphans born during that time. She’s with us today to tell us a little about her book. Make sure you read to the end to see the super fun giveaway she has going on, too!
About the Book
The ground shook and a rumble sounded through the air as the train squealed to a stop. Maybe, just maybe, I could carry someone’s bags without the porter taking notice. And then the...

First Line Fridays | 2.24.17

I'm starting yet another new thing on my blog! :) I noticed one of the blogs I followed had this "First Line Fridays." You know me and books. If it has to do with books I like, I'm in. ;) The group has cheerfully added me and I'm excited to start joining in the fun!
So... my first day. I have to acknowledge what is probably my favorite first-line of all...

Makes me smile every time.

What is one of your favorite first lines?



~*~*~Also, be sure to hop along to all of these other blogs and see what...