Saturday, November 07, 2009

Blog Giveaways I Have Entered

Enter to Win An Eden Fantasy $25.00 Gift Certificate at Leslie Loves Veggies

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Enter to win a Roku Digital Video Player from J. Leigh Desigz

Enter to win a Handbag Heaven bag on J. Leigh Designz

Children's Books That Are Fun & Educational

Last month I received two books by Lori Jordan-Rice. One was Miss Trimble’s Trapdoor and the other Miss Trimble’s Trapdoor: The Perseverance of Christopher Columbus.

Due to the family being sick the month of October I got to them later than I wanted to. Why? Well, the books are fabulous. They are geared toward 6-12 year old children but I believe children as young as 4 will sit through them.

Miss Trimble's Trapdoor: Book 1

About this title: Tyler Thompson hates that he never knows the answers to any of Miss Trimble's questions in class. But one day, Tyler accidentally unlocks a secret trapdoor beneath his school desk! He discovers a dark, mysterious basement filled with old books guarded by a magical talking dog named Barnabas Bailey. Now, with the help of the books and Barnabas, Tyler can travel to any time in the past to learn about history up close.

The Perseverance of Christopher Columbus- Book 2

About this title: Tyler Thompson doesn't know which is worse: trying out for the school basketball team or giving an oral report about Christopher Columbus in front of the whole class! But with the help of the magic trapdoor beneath his school desk and his trusted canine guide, Barnabas Bailey, Tyler travels back in time to visit Columbus himself. When he sees the setbacks even a great explorer can face before reaching his goal, Tyler knows he can't give up.

In A Nutshell: I was a terrible student in school and History was not something I was ever interested in. Believe me when I say this, my grades showed my disinterest. These books would have changed everything for me. The author, Lori Jordan-Rice creates a fantasy world by taking a classroom setting throwing in a touch of magic to formulate something that children will love.

There are two children on my Christmas list that I will be buying these for. Not because they aren't doing well in History but because I know they will absolutely love them.

The illustrations are awesome and the story is besides educational, extremely entertaining. I was transported into the book and at times forgot I was supposed to be reviewing a child's book. This book series would make a great movie for children. The author also has a great moral lesson entwined in the story that doesn't beat you over the head but won't be lost on the youngest of readers.

I believe this book is a great addition to a school curriculum, home school library or just your own personal library. Kids learn even things they don't love by having fun. These books are fun and may just change the way your children look learning about History.

Amazon has an amazing price for both books. You can buy separately $9.32 each or together $18.64 with Free Shipping.

Friday, November 06, 2009

Weather Vane Against The Blue

Color Wheel

Want To Play A Sexy Game? Eden Fantasy Giveaway - 2 Winners

If you know me, you know that I spend way too much time on Eden Fantasy's website reading reviews, checking out the forums and polls, new arrivals, fantasy stories, swinging by the Eden cafe and the Sexis section.

I love Eden Fantasy. Here are my last review.

This week, I spoke to Drew G from Eden Fantasy and we agreed that all my readers should have the opportunity to try out a Eden Fantasy game. I love the idea of helping everyone get their freak on and "play".

My girlfriends and I love board games and I thought what better way to do something we love and something "they" love.

The Scenerio: Sitting around on the weekend, kids in bed and nothing on TV, bored adults.

Conversation:
Women- Want to play a board game?
Man - Nah, I'm going to watch the news.
Women - Ok! I'm going to read.

Now, picture this.
The Scenerio: Sitting around on the weekend, kids in bed and nothing on TV, bored adults.

Conversation:
Women - Want to play an Eden Fantasy game?
Man - Fantasy? Game? Sex? Huh? Yes! Whoopee!!!!

See the difference?

Drew has given me the Ok, to award TWO of my readers the chance to play.

Whoopee! From Eden Fantasys is a game very similar to Yahtzee without the counting thing.

Eden Fantasy's says:

If you like Yahtzee® you and your lover will love Whoopee!

This fun couple’s game is performed in two parts, if you can make it that far! To start, take a scorecard and decide who rolls first. Then, you’ll each get a turn rolling the five dice, trying to get as many matching dice as possible in three rolls. Get all five to match, and you’ve got a "Whoopee!" Whoever gets the most to match gets to pick an activity card from the corresponding pile. Once you’ve worked your way through the "Foreplay" section, try your skill at throwing the dice in specific combinations for the ultimate Whoopee!
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Deadline: November 21, 2009 by Midnight

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Thursday, November 05, 2009

The Wagon Rests

IMG_5398, originally uploaded by on_angel_wings2001.

This wagon has taken many rides to the pumpkin patch but it seemed retired when I spotted it sitting in the field. The farm two newer ones and this one was being put to pasture I assume. It was in quite nice shape but the Sepia makes it looks weathered and old.

The Mascot Plays Xbox

IMG_4505, originally uploaded by on_angel_wings2001.

Ricky The Mascot from School came home with us last Friday. We get him for a week, along with a journal that we write in with pictures to talk about Ricky's time at our house. Handsome has been holding Ricky more than any of his other toys and unfortunately he goes back to school tomorrow so that he can go to another home.

Here they are having snack and playing Xbox.