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March 10, 2014
Book Review: Echoes of Mercy by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Rating: 5 out of 5 starsBack Cover:
When a suspicious accident occurs at the famous Dinsmore Chocolate Factory in Sinclair, Kansas, Caroline Lang goes undercover as a factory worker to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event and how the factory treats its youngest employees—the child workers. Caroline’s fervent faith, her difficult childhood, and compassionate heart drove her to her job as an investigator for the Labor Commission and she is compelled to see children freed from such...
February 26, 2014
Introduction of Characters: Unafraid - Part 1
Since I have SO many book ides, I thought I should do introduction posts to each of the books characters on this blog.
Unafraid was one of the first book ideas I ever had and have kept the longest. I came up with it more than 3 years ago. If you get confused about the different races of the characters, I suggest you read THIS post.
The Princes and Princesses:
Left to Right: Daniel, Genevieve, William, Carolina
Daniel: Race: UlairoinAge: 21Physical Traits: Black hair, brown eyes,...
Unafraid was one of the first book ideas I ever had and have kept the longest. I came up with it more than 3 years ago. If you get confused about the different races of the characters, I suggest you read THIS post.
The Princes and Princesses:
Left to Right: Daniel, Genevieve, William, CarolinaDaniel: Race: UlairoinAge: 21Physical Traits: Black hair, brown eyes,...
February 23, 2014
February Favorites
I have to say I was glad when Sarah posted 30 Blog Post Ideas for Writers on her blog My Double Living. I've needed ideas on what to post on this blog, since I've moved my fashion posts over onto Two Thousand Miles.
One of the things Sarah suggested was every month find your favorite things that you have or want and post them on your blog. So that is what I'm going to do!
Welcome to February Favorites!
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9
Because:1. Because pretending you are working ou...
One of the things Sarah suggested was every month find your favorite things that you have or want and post them on your blog. So that is what I'm going to do!
Welcome to February Favorites!
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9Because:1. Because pretending you are working ou...
February 20, 2014
Writer's Block: Six Ways to Overcome It
The one thing every writer dreads. Writer's block. That imaginary block in your brain that blocks off all your ideas.
I've read lots of posts about overcoming writer's block. None of them seemed to help much. I've found some of my own ways to overcome it or avoid it. So read on!
1. Motivation: My secret trick for when you are writing and you've hit a block is... CHOCOLATE. Yep. I decide that if I write one chapter, I get one piece of chocolate. That helps me think through the writer's block.
2....
I've read lots of posts about overcoming writer's block. None of them seemed to help much. I've found some of my own ways to overcome it or avoid it. So read on!
1. Motivation: My secret trick for when you are writing and you've hit a block is... CHOCOLATE. Yep. I decide that if I write one chapter, I get one piece of chocolate. That helps me think through the writer's block.
2....
February 17, 2014
Our New Group Blog
Hello everyone! I hope everybody's February is going well!
I wanted to let you all know about a blog I started with three of my friends. It's called Two Thousand Miles. It is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog. We will be posting 2 - 3 times per week. We will focus on a specific fashion trend every two weeks. I will be posting all my fashion posts on that blog. I will be more focused on writing on this blog from now on.
So please check out Two Thousand Miles!
I wanted to let you all know about a blog I started with three of my friends. It's called Two Thousand Miles. It is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog. We will be posting 2 - 3 times per week. We will focus on a specific fashion trend every two weeks. I will be posting all my fashion posts on that blog. I will be more focused on writing on this blog from now on.
So please check out Two Thousand Miles!
January 28, 2014
Book Review: Claiming Mariah by Pam Hillman
Rating: 5 out of 5 starsBack Cover:
In light of her father’s death, Mariah Malone sends a letter that will forever alter the lives of her family. When Slade Donovan, strong willed and eager for vengeance, shows up on her front porch, Mariah is not ready to hear his truths: her father’s farm, the only home she’s ever known, was bought with stolen gold. With Slade ready to collect his father’s rightful claim and force Mariah and her family out on the streets, Mariah must turn to God for gu...
January 17, 2014
Touch of Camo
I've always loved browns and army greens. There's something so earthy and woodsy about it. I've never had any camo accesories or clothing before. So I was excited to get these flats! I usually hate pointed toe shoes, but they've slowly been growing on me.Enjoy this fashion post!
Cardigan: ModBod (old, similar here) // Tank: ModBod // Jeans: // Shoes: Target // Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana (old, similar here) // Necklace: Versona (not available online) // Earrings: Target (o...
Cardigan: ModBod (old, similar here) // Tank: ModBod // Jeans: // Shoes: Target // Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana (old, similar here) // Necklace: Versona (not available online) // Earrings: Target (o...
January 15, 2014
Get the Look: Soft Blue and Brown
My very first makeup post! I'm not going to be doing step by step, but I will tell you which products I used to get the look!
The FaceConcealer: Maybelline Super Stay Powder: Mary Kay Mineral Powder FoundationBlush: Maybelline Fit MeBronzer: Maybelline Fit MeHighlighter: (discontinued, similar here)Lips: Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm - Red Dahlia
The EyesBrow Bone: Naked Basics - 1. Venus and W.O.S.Outer Corner: Naked Basics - 2. Naked2 and FaintLid: Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color - 3....
The FaceConcealer: Maybelline Super Stay Powder: Mary Kay Mineral Powder FoundationBlush: Maybelline Fit MeBronzer: Maybelline Fit MeHighlighter: (discontinued, similar here)Lips: Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm - Red Dahlia
The EyesBrow Bone: Naked Basics - 1. Venus and W.O.S.Outer Corner: Naked Basics - 2. Naked2 and FaintLid: Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color - 3....
January 13, 2014
Floral and Black
Happy Monday everyone!! Because Mondays are usually not happy, I've got a fun, floral outfit to share with you! First, I have to tell about the AMAZING deal I got on the cardigan I'm wearing. There was a clearance on clearance on ModBod. So the cardigan was only $2.49!! It was a super steal. Anyway, enjoy the outfit!
Cardigan: ModBod // Shirt: ModBod // Skirt: Francescas (old, similar here) // Shoes: Steve Madden // Necklace: Target (old, similar here) // Earrings: Stella & Dot (...
Cardigan: ModBod // Shirt: ModBod // Skirt: Francescas (old, similar here) // Shoes: Steve Madden // Necklace: Target (old, similar here) // Earrings: Stella & Dot (...
January 10, 2014
Toile and Pink
Hello again, everyone!So I'm trying to mix and coordinate colors and patterns. Not sure how well I'm doing, but I'm trying! ;-) I hope you enjoy this fashion post!
Sweater: Old Navy (old, similar here) // Top: Threadless // Jeans: WHBM (old, similar here) // Wristlet: Tory Burch (old, similar here) // Shoes: Francescas (old, similar here) // Earrings: Stella & Dot (old, similar here)
Sweater: Old Navy (old, similar here) // Top: Threadless // Jeans: WHBM (old, similar here) // Wristlet: Tory Burch (old, similar here) // Shoes: Francescas (old, similar here) // Earrings: Stella & Dot (old, similar here)
