Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 124

Mackinac Island: Now & Then + Giveaway

Mackinac Island. It’s a magical place that allows you to step back in time from the moment you first step off the ferry. Authors Cara Putman and Melanie Dobson have teamed up for a tour of the island, now and then. Comment at each stop for a chance to win a copy of one of their books set on Mackinac Island. You’ll find the list of stops here. Share the tour on twitter, Facebook, pinterest and

Live to Give by Austin Gutwein

Watch the latest video at <a href="http://video.foxnews.com"&am...



#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }




Live to Give by Austin Gutwein is a book targeted to a young adult audience. It's a book filled

Mackinac Island Blog Tour & Giveaway: Day 1

Mackinac Island. It’s a magical place that allows you to step back in time from the moment you first step off the ferry. Join us this week for a tour of the island, now and then, with authors Cara Putman and Melanie Dobson. Comment at each stop for a chance to win a copy of one of their books set on Mackinac Island. You’ll find the list of stops here. Share the tour on twitter, Facebook,

Fresh Revelation

One thing I love about coming home is the chance to talk long and deep with my folks and siblings. Our lives usually move so fast, that we don't get as many long phone conversations as we should. As a result, I CHERISH those times that I can ask what they're learning, what God is teaching them. I want to ride their coattails and have my own faith expanded and built.

This week, I've had some deep

Confessions of a worn-out Mom

<!--[if gte mso 10]>

/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;

How Important is Family?

Shucking Corn with Grandma

This week my kids and I made the trek to Nebraska to visit family. Anytime we make the trip it is a drive with a capital D. It takes 14 hours to get from our home in Indiana to North Platte, Nebraska, where my parents, siblings, and their families live.

To my kids, it's a time of COUSINS. Yep, the all caps is quite intentional. Family is important to me. Very

Over the Edge Review

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Over The Edge

Bethany House (August 1, 2012)

by

Mary Connealy


Mary is a master of writing historical comedic romance. Over the Edge had me laughing throughout the pages...often catching me unaware by a blast of sarcasm or twist of a word and phrase. I wasn't sure how she could make Seth an appealing hero -- since he's been

Tidewater Inn: Review

My daughter received an ARC of Tidewater Inn and refused to let me touch it until she'd finished it. Now Colleen is one of her favorite authors -- as she's long been one of my favorites. Tidewater Inn is Colleen's first book set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The setting plays a strong role in this book -- I can't imagine the story taking place anywhere else. 

Libby inherits a

For the Romantic Suspense Lovers Among Us

As y'all know I've been a reading fiend since I got home. The ability to read books without relying on digital is WONDERFUL. For those of you who like suspense and romantic suspense, here are three books you should consider adding to your reading list.





Irene Hannon is an author that when her books arrive at my house, I don't do anything else until I've started (and usually finished) the

Top 5 Back-to-School Deals for This Weekend (August 3-5, 2012)

If you're like me, back-to-school shopping can get pricey -- and I homeschool! Here are some tips for this weekend only from Crystal Paine, The Money Saving Mom.




















Kid's Jeans for $9 Shipped From Old Navy: Old Navy has all their Kid's Famous Jeans on sale for $10through August 15, 2012. This sale is both in-store and online. 



If you are planning on purchasing multiple pairs,