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The Cantaloupe Theif ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on July 18, 2016
in Books, Uncategorized

About the book:

Branigan Powers knows a good story when she sees onemdashand the ten-year-old cold case of wealthy Alberta Grambling Resnick’s murder definitely makes the cut. Resnick was stabbed in her home after she let it slip that she was planning to change her will. There are plenty of suspects in the death of the matriarch of the town’s founding family, but the killer has never been caught.

Our Review:

This is a Branigan Powers Mystery. I admit I have never read any Branigan Powers Mysteries before….but it is not necessary… this novel stands alone! Like all good mysteries this one is suspensful and full of drama! It is a great read for mystery lovers! This novel is not only riviting but is a great read because of the setting and characters beautifully penned by Deb Richardson-Moore. The author created a beautiful world for her novel! Do not delay pick up a copy today!

For more information on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/busqueda?txt=thief

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Like a River From Its Course ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on July 11, 2016
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The city of Kiev was bombed in Hitler’s blitzkrieg across the Soviet Union, but the constant siege was only the beginning for her citizens. In this sweeping historical saga, Kelli Stuart takes the reader on a captivating journey into the littlemdashknown history of Ukraine’s tragedies through the eyes of four compelling characters who experience the same story from different perspectives.

Our Review:

This was an awesome read! Wonderful Historical Fiction! This really was a testament of faith in a time when the world was upside down! I enjoyed this read and highly recommend this book!

For more information on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/fiction/like-a-river-from-its-course/

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Lethal Harvest ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on July 6, 2016
in Books, Uncategorized

In order to save the president’s life, a brilliant embryologist– the president’s nephew–made a “devil’s bargain” with a secret group of federal agents. But Tim Sullivan’s illegal genetic manipulations of human embryos place everyone he knows at risk. Before he can finish his work, a freakish accident kills him and leaves only troubling questions behind.

Our Revew:

This is a great read! It is tough to put down once you start reading … very riviting! I liked how the author’s wove the tale into modern day society. This is one book you will want to pick up and read!

For more information on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/busqueda?txt=lethal

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Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells

Posted by Professor on June 13, 2016
in Camping, Family Stuff, Fun Stuff, Reviews, Uncategorized

The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells is one of the Dell’s hidden treasures. The Wilderness has it all under one roof! We were able to host our first annual family reunion at the Wilderness and had a great time! We opted for accommodations in the 5 bedroom retreat cabin which housed our family of 18 wonderfully. There were enough bedrooms and ample space for everyone to enjoy the gathering for the weekend. The retreat cabin is a Wilderness property off the main “facility” BUT since it is part of the Wilderness we were able to get shuttle service to and from our cabin and the resort. It was very nice to be able to use the shuttle service and not worry about loading and unloading children and acessories into a car and driving back and finding parking. The shuttle is a great service.

While we were at the Wilderness we were able to use many of the amenities . We went to all four indoor water parks – the Wild West, Klondike Kavern, Cubby’s Cove and the Wild WaterDome . We must say that we enjoyed the WaterDome the best! It is home to the country’s largest indoor wave pool capable of generating waves up to 5 feet tall. This waterpark is also really neat because it features a see-through roof which that allows you to tan indoors year round and it is home to Margarita’s swim-up bar, a nice retreat for adults.

We also utilized the Wild Fun Pass during our trip… which at a cost of $24.95 gave us a valued savings on some of the most popular attractions at the resort. It Includes admission to two 3D mini golf courses, bumper boats, the resort’s amazing two-story laser tag arena , a fun laser maze, an indoor ropes course with over 40 challenges, indoor go-karts and more! The kids were more than tired out after a day in the waterparks and the fun times we had using our Wild Fun Passes.

The Wilderness was really perfect for a reunion because the resort has everything underone roof. no need to go off the grounds.
This was a vacation that will provided us with memories that last a lifetime! The kids said, “When can we come back? This was the best vacation ever!” We are already planning our next reunion at the Wilderness and cannot wait to return!

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My Toddler Bible ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on May 16, 2016
in Books, Uncategorized

Fans of Chris Embleton-Hall’s cheerfully distinctive artwork will be eager to see this new Bible! Twenty stories–nine from the Old Testament and eleven from the New–are retold in a concise and friendly manner in a rounded, easy-to-read font. Very, very bright, and very, very fun!

Our Review:

We love this toddler Bible it is very engaging and colorful! My children love the artwork. I loe that my older children can easily read to the young ones. It is also so engaging that my little ones love to pick it up and look at the pictures!

For more infromation on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/childrens-bibles-and-reference/my-toddler-bible/

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gb Pockit Blog Blast

Posted by Professor on April 14, 2016
in Baby Products, Uncategorized

“This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of a Blog Blast Activation for Influence Central.”

The gb Pockit Stroller is a great innovation! We love that it can old up and fit in a bag!!!! Look at the versatility below! Not only is it funcational and offeres everything a regular stroller does it is compact! We must admit it is better than your average umbrealla variety!

The gb Pockit Stroller is available at Babies R US online and near you!

Remember to be a part of the gb Pockit Twitter Party too! Get some information and potentially win a prize!

Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016
Time: 1 – 2 PM ET
Moderators: @MomCentral
Brand Participants: @GBChildUSA
Party hashtags: #gbPockit
Prizes: 2 pre-party winners and 6 party winners will receive $50 Amex gift cards and 1 grand prize winner will receive the gb Pockit Stroller
Party Focus: We’ll be chatting about family adventures, whether a jet-setting vacation or a weekend getaway, the gb Pockit gives on-the-go Moms a portable stroller, ideal for all of our family travels.

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If You Were Me and Lived in…. ~ Series Installment Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 25, 2016
in Books, Uncategorized

IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN … : A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World, is the latest exciting new children’s series of children’s books from Carole P. Roman. Roman takes young readers all over the globe to explore different countries and cultures. With each book covering a different nation, Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined. Focusing on what life would be like for children if they were to live in another city or country, she examines the diversity around the world and the value possessed by each different culture. Think of the series as a children’s version of the travel Channel that is filled with entertaining and educational facts.

We reviewed two more exciting books in Carole P. Roman’s series

IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN … EGYPT

In short we are in love with this series! What a wonderful way to introduce young children to cultural diversity. The text of the books are simple yet powerful. We liked that the book was written for children … I did not have to summarize or paraphrase information because the text was outside of their knowledge grasp…what a plus! The vibrant illustrations were also a plus. My children not only loved listening and learning but took the book after we were done reading just to look at the pictures.

Wow! What an excellent read! This is such a lovely book and we look forward to the next installment of the series!

For more information about the author or her books please visit www.carolproman.comThese books and the entire series can be found on Amazon.com

About the Author:

Award winning author Carole P. Roman is a formaer teacher turned businesswoman. She has successfully run a family business with he husband. Her most favorite job is being a grandmother to her many grandchildren. She currently lives on Long Island with her husband.

Her first book, “Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life” has been named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2012 as well garnered the star of remarkable merit and was just named as one of Children’s Indy Best – The Pinnacle Award of 2013. “Strangers on the High Seas” was named Readers Views Kids Award ~ Best Children’s Book of the Year.

You can visit Carole’s website to find more about her and her books at caroleproman.com

You can find this book and ALL of Carole’s books on Amazon.com

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Being a Captain is Hard Work ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 23, 2016
in Books, Uncategorized

Another great installment from the Captain No Beard Series by Carol P Roman!

What a great book! Our children just love reading about the Captain No Beard adventures! We (the parents) love the valuable life lessons that the book series teachers our children!

In this installment Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won’t listen when Mongo predicts a storm or Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough. What’s a crew to do with a stubborn, know-it-all captain? Will they convince the captain he is barreling headlong into danger, or will Captain No Beard jeopardize both his safety and the crew’s with his single-minded determination to go where he wants?

About the Author:

You can visit Carole’s website to find more about her and her books at caroleproman.com

You can find this book and ALL of Carole’s books on Amazon.com

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The Last Ride : An Andrea Carter Book ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 21, 2016
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About the Book:

Andi’s newest adventure may be more than she can handle–even with her family’s help Andrea Carter is turning sweet 16 and life could not be better. She’s about to finish school, her sister Melinda is getting married, and her older brother Justin has a new baby to spoil. There will be plenty of time to work with the colt of her treasured palomino horse, Taffy, and best of all, Andi will finally get to work full-time for the ranch she loves. There’s just one problem: a city-slicker cousin named Daniel. Left there by his father, with a cryptic warning that New York City life has done damage to the young man’s character, Daniel wants nothing to do with the ranch. He ignores Andi’s lessons, walks away from responsibility, wrecks valuable equipment, and even runs away to San Francisco. The Carter family is in a frenzy trying to keep Daniel under control. When Andi discovers a horrifying secret about him, he forces her to stay silent. But all that changes when Daniel’s actions put lives in danger. Andi’s anger over her loss threatens to destroy not only Andi but her entire Circle C world. Can anyone break through the wall around Andi’s bitter heart and help her find healing? Loyal long-time readers of Susan Marlow’s historical fiction will line up for an older Andi’s newest adventure, and her discovery of how powerful love can be. – See more at: http://www.kregel.com/fiction/the-last-ride/#sthash.tL1Bh1ww.dpuf

Our Review:

First of I must say this was a wonderful read! I have not read any of the previous Andrea Carter books…so this one is one that can be read if you have not read any other Andrea Carter book. Although, I must say it makes me want to go back and read the rest of the Andrea Carter books!

Andrea is a great heroine, especially for teens! This book was packed with adventure, romance, and drama. Just enough to excite…but not too much to over saturate the mind!

I do not want to give away more than the summary I posted above…because this book is a must read …I do not want to produce spoilers for future readers! But if you are looking for a good book full of adventure romance and a bit of drama…check this one out!

You can find this book and all of the Andrea Carter books at:

Kregel Publications

The Longest Ride: An Andrea Carter book by Susan K. Marlow

Other Andrea Carter Books by Susan K. Marlow

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Cave Kiddos: A Sunny Day ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 19, 2016
in Books, Uncategorized

Cave Kiddos is a fun book about four Paleolithic children who share the experience of developing and learning important words and concepts. Join Alk, Haha, Lala, and Zee as they discover the world around them.

Our Review: This book is geared toward the preschool age set. However, the book is very cute and my older children enjoyed reading it to the younger ones! THe characters are very cute and likable. The idea I liked best within the book is that the cave children sound out words … and this makes the book interactive … letting the readers sound out the words too! This is a great way to engage children while learning to read!

This book can be found on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Cave-Kiddos-Eric-Jay-Cash/dp/152324450X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458312768&sr=8-1&keywords=cave+kiddos

About the Author:

Eric Jay Cash became facinated with speech and developmental learning when he worked with his children who are both delayed speakers. He lives in a cave on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and two cave kiddos.