tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18830666472877572152024-03-10T22:23:20.241-05:00The Things We Hope ForEmmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-16859660504156963582015-11-08T22:04:00.000-06:002015-11-14T16:44:58.846-06:00NIV Bible for Teen Girls: Review and GiveawayHello Again Readers!<br />
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Today I am overjoyed to introduce you to the NIV Bible for Teen Girls: Growing in Faith.Hope.Love! The book is designed specifically for teenage girls as they are faced with some of the most difficult challenges of their life. It supports girls in their faith as it provides advice and insights rooted in God's word. Here are some of its features:<br />
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<li>Character Profiles of women in the Bible</li>
<li>Introductions to each book of the Bible</li>
<li>A Concordance to help girls find specific verses based on any number of topics</li>
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I have two sisters that are in their teen years (yes, there is a large age gap!) and I will admit I fear these years. There can be so much cruelty, peer pressure, confusion, sadness, and pain. Because I know that I can only have so much influence on them, I depend on the power of God and His word to carry them when I cannot. It is my hope that this book will bolster my sister in her time of need and that it will set her on a path of reliance on and love for God.<br />
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<br />Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-38714078777097956392014-02-22T22:20:00.003-06:002014-02-22T22:47:15.793-06:00Rings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Inspired by the wonderful and talented <a href="http://amycornwell.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amy Cornwell</a>: <a href="http://amycornwell.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-wrap-button-ring-ie-tuesday.html" target="_blank">Wrap Button Rings</a><br />
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Inspired by <a href="http://www.mybeads.com.au/wirewrappedringtutorial.html" target="_blank">My Beads</a></div>
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<br />Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-16890544329781140402014-02-22T22:15:00.002-06:002014-02-22T22:42:25.248-06:00Bracelets!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u>Button Bracelets:</u> Very easy to make and wear</div>
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Inspired by <a href="http://family.go.com/crafts/craft-913845-minnies-polka-dot-button-bracelet-t/" target="_blank">Disney Family</a><u> </u></div>
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<u>Button & Leather Bracelets</u>: These are even easier and can be made with hemp or twine as well. The combinations of buttons and string are endless to fit your needs and personality.<br />
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<u>Suede and Gold Bracelet</u>: The juxtaposition of the bright, hard metal and the soft, muted suede makes this piece not only versatile but unique.<br />
Inspired by <a href="http://www.fashiondivadesign.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Diva Design's</a> <a href="http://www.fashiondivadesign.com/26-diy-summer-inspiration-ideas/" target="_blank">26 DIY Summer Inspiration Ideas</a><br />
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I looked back at blog posts and realized it took me TWO years to complete my 2012 goals. That's okay, right?<br />
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Here is what I want to accomplish in 2014:<br />
(1) Read 52 books (that can include cook books, craft books, novels, non-fiction, etc. as long as I read them front to back)<br />
(2) Vacate the "fat girl" role: I no longer want to be overweight. Standard BMI calculators indicate I should be 153 pounds to be out of "overweight" range. I'm not in a hurry, but I sure want this. Small changes will be key.<br />
(3) Incorporate more organic and free-range food into my diet. By the end of the year, I hope that at least 25% of my groceries are such.<br />
(4) Make more home-made gifts. They are unique and special, plus, crafting is a great way to exercise creativity and is a bit therapeutic!<br />
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What are your goals?<br />
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There are many incredible products on their website, including <span class="catalog-grid-title"><a href="http://www.madefromearth.com/content/rooibos-tea-facial-scrub">Rooibos Tea Facial Scrub</a>, </span>and<span class="catalog-grid-title"><a href="http://www.madefromearth.com/content/green-tea-toxin-cleanser"> Green Tea Toxin Cleanser</a>, </span><span class="catalog-grid-title"><a href="http://www.madefromearth.com/content/olive-night-creme">Olive Night Creme.</a></span><br />
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<span class="catalog-grid-title">Their line of body lotions are specified for your skin type including </span><span class="catalog-grid-title"><a href="http://www.madefromearth.com/content/lavender-calm-lotion-w-jojoba">Lavender Calm Lotion w/ Jojoba </a>for normal skin, </span><span class="catalog-grid-title"><a href="http://www.madefromearth.com/content/organic-aloe-jojoba-creme-therapy">Organic Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy</a> for dry skin, and </span><span class="catalog-grid-title"><a href="http://www.madefromearth.com/content/holistic-honey-body-lotion">Holistic Honey Body Lotion</a> for sensitive skin.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29UWcQllLrEUu5c-Ihwr2kgdfTTl9VwNyRBHQyrhXqXRcPCngaSYoc7XqRPcJg_lP9HCqIAVEvJ_io18s8bLCX6HUht_q8qaoU15BQOCnga9__fwyLpinWL67W3o4JtZq8n5hK26Jqp4/s1600/honey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29UWcQllLrEUu5c-Ihwr2kgdfTTl9VwNyRBHQyrhXqXRcPCngaSYoc7XqRPcJg_lP9HCqIAVEvJ_io18s8bLCX6HUht_q8qaoU15BQOCnga9__fwyLpinWL67W3o4JtZq8n5hK26Jqp4/s1600/honey.jpg" /></a><span class="catalog-grid-title">I have sensitive skin so I was very interested in the Holistic Honey Body Lotion. I was excited because most products for sensitive skin are devoid of any great smells so I feel like I'm missing out! But this lotion was amazing. It was sweet with hints of vanilla cake (and all natural!). The lotion was amazing--it was in between a lotion and a cream given the way it felt on the skin. It seemed to absorb better into my skin than any other lotion I've used. It created a feeling of well conditioned skin that lasted a full 24 hours.</span><br />
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<span class="catalog-grid-title"><br /></span>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-62643767772241346102013-05-16T14:29:00.001-05:002013-05-16T14:29:57.566-05:00What I Wish I Knew at 18 - Book Review & Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About the Book: What I Wish I Knew at 18</h1>
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Life Lessons for the Road Ahead by Dennis Trittin</div>
<br /> <em>What I Wish I Knew at 18</em> is an engaging, comprehensive,
and conversational book written to help young adults achieve success in
life. It provides practical, road-tested wisdom in essential life
arenas as life perspective, character, relationships and communication,
spiritual life, handling adversity, personal productivity, college
academics, career selection and advancement, love and marriage, and
managing finances. Through illustration, instruction, and reflective
questions, the book reveals<a href="http://www.dennistrittin.com/successpointers.aspx" target="_blank"> 109 success pointers</a>
that auger a soaring launch into adulthood. Unique in scope, universal
in its message, and timely in its wisdom, What I Wish I Knew at 18 is
designed to serve as an invaluable life coach.<br /><br /> Although conversationally written to graduates, <em>What I Wish I Knew at 18 </em>also
is destined to become the definitive parenting guide to preparing
children for fulfilling and thriving adulthood. Its comprehensive focus
on both deeper subjects (character, relationships, purpose) and key
decision areas (career, marriage, finances) provides parents a never
before seen vision for successful preparation at this critical
milestone. Parents will not only know all the essential bases to cover,
but also the desired outcomes for their children in key areas of life.
Children who embody the success principles and values captured in this
book are well equipped to reach their full potential and positively
impact the world.<br />
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My Notes: I read this book before giving it to a very special 18 year old for her birthday. I was a bit cynical prior to reading it, thinking: "How much wisdom could man in his 50s instill to a girl not even 20?" Well, I was impressed and happily wrong. So many of the lessons Trittin are trying to instill are Christian based that we hope our children learn, absorb, and follow. For example: Cultivate a Servant Heart, Choose Reconciliation over Grudges, Don't Define Success by Riches, etc.<br />
Though this book is aimed at teenagers, it really can be read, enjoyed, and valued by anyone of any age. It can be your go-to book on your nightstand because reading it once will not be enough. It offers great reminders for the things that we know are true and right.<br />
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I was thankful to be given this book to review and now you have your chance to read it to.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> I was hap<span style="font-size: small;">py to review this ALL NATURAL product and pleasantly <span style="font-size: small;">surprised with the results! <span style="font-size: small;">Here are the reasons why I was so excited to try this product:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">100% <span style="font-size: small;">N</span>atural botanical oil - Only three simpl<span style="font-size: small;">e <span style="font-size: small;">ingredients<span style="font-size: small;">:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">peppermint (</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">anti-bacterial<span style="font-size: small;">)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">spearmint (</span></span></span></span></span>anti-inflammatory)</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">almond oil (a simple base<span style="font-size: small;">)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">No GMOs</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">No </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sodium Lauryl Sulfate<span style="font-size: small;"> (I've read too many articles <span style="font-size: small;">citing that this can be a cause of canker sores as well as other dangers)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">It<span style="font-size: small;">'s Vegan and NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Creates a very healthy mou<span style="font-size: small;">th!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's more cost effective than regular oral hygien<span style="font-size: small;">e routines</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's an all-in-one product<span style="font-size: small;"> and <span style="font-size: small;">so easy to carry in your purse</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm sure I had a concern that was common for most people considering this product. Does it really work? How can just <span style="font-size: small;">2-3 drops really clean my entire mouth? Those are fair questions!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">But, the verdict is, that it does work! Tho<span style="font-size: small;">se 2-3 drops are very effective<span style="font-size: small;">. Just dr<span style="font-size: small;">ip onto your toothbrush and go to town. You get the clean, fresh feeling that you would with any <span style="font-size: small;">drug store tooth<span style="font-size: small;">paste.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Something AMAZING that I found with thi</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>s product </b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>is that it actually helped the healing of my can</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>ker sores. </b>Whic<span style="font-size: small;">h make<span style="font-size: small;">s sense</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> because of the healing properties of the na<span style="font-size: small;">tural oils it is <span style="font-size: small;">made of.</span></span><br />
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Greetings Readers! I am happy to bring you this review and giveaway for the newest VeggieTales flick, <a href="http://store.veggietales.com/the-little-house-that-stood-dvd.html" target="_blank">The Little House that Stood</a>.<br />
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houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry
builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on
a firm foundation - following the wise plans from the Master Builder's
Handbook! Will the Little Piggies make the right choices when it comes
to building their houses - and their lives - on solid ground? Find out
in this parable that shows kids when they follow God's blueprints, then
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What an adorable movie, like all of the <a href="http://store.veggietales.com/dvds-shows/veggietales.html" target="_blank">VeggieTales</a> movies are. Our sweet, loveable characters help us learn about making good choices. This show is well-written, has an incredible meaning, is educational, entertaining, and appropriate for all viewers. What more could one ask for?</div>
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I'm so thankful for movies like VeggieTales that are safe and wholesome for our children! And I'm thankful that I am able to share this movie with you as well!</div>
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Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-48406982255141670852012-11-16T19:32:00.000-06:002012-11-16T20:09:09.183-06:00ShowerPill Review & Giveaway<b>"Not a pill, not a shower and definitely not a baby wipe...</b><br />
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I am so pleased to be sharing with my readers <a href="http://fatheroflights.wpfilm.com/" target="_blank"><i>Father of Lights</i></a>,a memorizing documentary by Darren Wilson seeking to display the heart of God. This 98 minute film moves through visions of the impossible. Wilson, on a personal journey to film God and understand His character, introduces viewers to individuals receiving God's love in surprising places. A pastor touches the heart of a young woman in the middle of a booming dance club amidst half naked, gyrating ladies. A Chicago Christian brings a leader of the Latino Kings to tears while beginning a personal relationship with God. A former drug addict shares the love and power of Jesus across the world by healing the physically pained. These and others moments in the film can only be understood as miracles.</div>
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I am thankful for this film. I am thankful for bringing me back to the Holiness which is God. I am thankful for the reminder of His intense, flawless, and enduring love. I am, again, humbled by His gift of grace--that I am His child and He is my Father and I do not need to earn it. At the end of this film, I cried. No. I sobbed. I was refreshed and renewed. I was reminded. I was brought Home.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the bestselling novel- turn-movie, The Nanny Diaries, authors <a href="http://emmaandnicola.com/">Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus</a> have come out with <a href="http://emmaandnicola.com/"><i>Over You</i></a>, the latest in teen novels. <a href="http://emmaandnicola.com/"><i>Over You</i></a> is delicious! Imagine what Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City was like when she was a teenager. All of the pizzazz and passion, but PG-13 for a younger audience (and might I add, PG-13--not suitable for younger eyes). The story chronicles Max Scott, a young, grrl entrepreneur who creatively and devotedly helps girls in need at their worst moment: post-breakup. Readers fall in love with Max--just enough chic and folk for everyone to relate. I want to be friends with Max! Can you say SCREENPLAY!? Don't wait for this one to turn up on the silver screen--not because it won't, but because the book is so, I'll say it again, delicious!</span>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-34579512888128375952012-06-17T20:30:00.001-05:002012-06-17T20:30:33.105-05:00Target GC GiveawayThe Vero's View blog is giving away a $20 Target gift card. <a href="http://verosview.com/2012/05/target-gift-card-giveaway.html">GO HERE</a> for your chance to win!<br />
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~Emmy~Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-17112579359959185122012-02-22T19:05:00.010-06:002012-02-22T20:54:25.240-06:00PrintRunner Create-your-own-Stickers Giveaway<a href="http://www.printrunner.com/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7KHFMTRzjrP0gIjVur55PpsXsTHd6vY0ywDAY5EXVwTBsdtdgQrlqtMpP0HAPCMIEK0SdQl4TjoW5jUx9a29OAhWgpDEe-t_ATbps69ekDxFL4e5ovW_PTtzdilyHCtLPAibp7fuyTA/s400/PRlogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712132179973754674" border="0" /></a>I'm here to announce <a href="http://www.printrunner.com/">PrintRunner</a>, a new company providing superb and convenient online-printing services including:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Greeting C</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ards</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAETVRWCrAFuwBJ5hSgurPCsg2J6pvb68RxWE91JyhO_uhWmoeOFM8UNzLtpKHxNbN84VSFijs97TFPMEduHDv3kzELU2hKsShjrE7aUzZT0frW9Xkh6nJqxPLJOk02wASqnc8sOsCW4/s1600/main-greetingCards-various-B.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAETVRWCrAFuwBJ5hSgurPCsg2J6pvb68RxWE91JyhO_uhWmoeOFM8UNzLtpKHxNbN84VSFijs97TFPMEduHDv3kzELU2hKsShjrE7aUzZT0frW9Xkh6nJqxPLJOk02wASqnc8sOsCW4/s320/main-greetingCards-various-B.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712136139239214658" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Business Cards</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWLLyuEfRjQYkB1l2CckoRuPlQvMjhd-9i2snNVLeDmTz-7yT34DTFxZ7M-zaaQnOfZc7HKoebjStK9IlXpoIOBRT-hKWcebWPFaNu3D4SVw6OUdsxIxReGD3PkFPuMrOpLd-vxthXac/s1600/main-bizcard-various4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWLLyuEfRjQYkB1l2CckoRuPlQvMjhd-9i2snNVLeDmTz-7yT34DTFxZ7M-zaaQnOfZc7HKoebjStK9IlXpoIOBRT-hKWcebWPFaNu3D4SVw6OUdsxIxReGD3PkFPuMrOpLd-vxthXac/s320/main-bizcard-various4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712135886225530674" border="0" /></a></span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Calen</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">d</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">a</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">rs</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__G_ySPSFRFVdtSaNtnCH2IAjv_BpNcD6cvmRuKpegeEJzcGQlz0iUQH0xsQ9Na6pCMjZqqJ5BFmvQeAgKPvYJFUsOyfKsXpl0fjAB1clWO3ECg-yikGbmYOBFNP0yKyrRGko7wCPeys/s1600/main-calendar-A.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__G_ySPSFRFVdtSaNtnCH2IAjv_BpNcD6cvmRuKpegeEJzcGQlz0iUQH0xsQ9Na6pCMjZqqJ5BFmvQeAgKPvYJFUsOyfKsXpl0fjAB1clWO3ECg-yikGbmYOBFNP0yKyrRGko7wCPeys/s320/main-calendar-A.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712136135708866178" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ma</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">gnet</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">s</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcczlC19DuwiigxlFd_b66atn1WlkiAOep7n-mgDQqYxZDLLKgxqCHx-pHMLDcOStcaxTKtN1Iao9LEx1wwxvm5T-hjJbSJVI_FxLE2esQMEPNuhaaBnSuRjuw4plT2e1-N0EM7CfKMPU/s1600/main-Magnets-A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcczlC19DuwiigxlFd_b66atn1WlkiAOep7n-mgDQqYxZDLLKgxqCHx-pHMLDcOStcaxTKtN1Iao9LEx1wwxvm5T-hjJbSJVI_FxLE2esQMEPNuhaaBnSuRjuw4plT2e1-N0EM7CfKMPU/s320/main-Magnets-A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712136141771657378" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bumper </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">S</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ti</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">c</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">kers</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhE_ca58wrvK161gmb0qsW57Ef3zM3n1DZjyZcTtteCrSAcOsBSlGHL8MAllTf0xPO6RPXY_aHVcDQ4NgRel_XMUkxY6xvjCFWDaGG76uFILO5XB8ywWvelBIs-kkCk5AowLlRGfBapA/s1600/main-bumperSticker-A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhE_ca58wrvK161gmb0qsW57Ef3zM3n1DZjyZcTtteCrSAcOsBSlGHL8MAllTf0xPO6RPXY_aHVcDQ4NgRel_XMUkxY6xvjCFWDaGG76uFILO5XB8ywWvelBIs-kkCk5AowLlRGfBapA/s320/main-bumperSticker-A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712136133076854162" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bro</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ch</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ur</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">es</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-L3-JoWebCNK-NZsv4b0JbwAQgG6YuZMS1EtoOxl8a-4qR85Ovd91yS7HxZ7yiYKxlN7oqq15A9p6HVPukAca_CkdHWsSS0PKeDOIPoY1NxNGlQzFkpaKW_xlpvAU3E74g9HsIplAns/s1600/main-brochure-A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-L3-JoWebCNK-NZsv4b0JbwAQgG6YuZMS1EtoOxl8a-4qR85Ovd91yS7HxZ7yiYKxlN7oqq15A9p6HVPukAca_CkdHWsSS0PKeDOIPoY1NxNGlQzFkpaKW_xlpvAU3E74g9HsIplAns/s320/main-brochure-A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712136004070943810" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bo</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">okmarks</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXW2zUU4_SnWt5Ttf6TSk2XDhuFZ3FQIWpb1kE2COAI-AcDDP3e8tiA2gDpJVgCT9C56KL1SMkyj8a3RzfbMI0Qj8zxurxMe0ph_rzOfmcHgz48p-VBt9hJEAaZsQlpXXDXZx9SaVrPjc/s1600/main-bookmark-A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXW2zUU4_SnWt5Ttf6TSk2XDhuFZ3FQIWpb1kE2COAI-AcDDP3e8tiA2gDpJVgCT9C56KL1SMkyj8a3RzfbMI0Qj8zxurxMe0ph_rzOfmcHgz48p-VBt9hJEAaZsQlpXXDXZx9SaVrPjc/s320/main-bookmark-A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712135937666342770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" >AND MUCH MORE!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.printrunner.com/">PrintRunner.com</a> was established with little more than a small press and a dream. Ten years later the company became one of the foremost quality printers in Southern California. Their commitment to providing the best value and high quality full color printing at affordable price was the catalyst for their company's growth. PrintRunner is a full service high quality printing company located in Chatsworth, California.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'm happy to announce that one lucky reader is going to get the chance to design their very own stickers and will receive a FREE set of 250 Standard Stickers on Premium Sticker Stock in Full Color ( 4 Color Process) or Black and White, sized with a Flat Width of2" and a Flat Height of 3.5". No proofing is avaiable for this giveaway, but they will ship within 3 business days.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUh5aKApi5kIhyqWchjlh-Ov5Ys_AlLo_oe3bmUhYIS61ynCSL-aou1i2cOk1S6sPQH4wk4Oc6TvNc3KpL9ECk4PQG7wpT2qfIYFy8YH_hLyR0h7zL1f0E8hgPk0AwZP0M86ccQxfyC94/s1600/stickers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUh5aKApi5kIhyqWchjlh-Ov5Ys_AlLo_oe3bmUhYIS61ynCSL-aou1i2cOk1S6sPQH4wk4Oc6TvNc3KpL9ECk4PQG7wpT2qfIYFy8YH_hLyR0h7zL1f0E8hgPk0AwZP0M86ccQxfyC94/s400/stickers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712140945754028898" border="0" /></a><br />To WIN, please leave a comment per action you do:<br />(1) Visit <a href="http://www.printrunner.com/">PrintRunner</a> and check out their custom <a href="http://www.printrunner.com/sticker-printing.html">sticker printing</a> services. Tell me some ways you would use these stickers or their other services?<br />(2) Like <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/printrunner">PrintRunner</a> on Facebook.<br />(3) Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/printrunner">PrintRunner</a> on Twitter.<br />(4) Become my Google Friend on Google Friend Connect.<br />(5) Follow ME through Networked Blogs.<br />(6) Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Things-We-Hope-For/140646336004112">ME</a> on Facebook.<br />(7) Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/emmycoffee">ME</a> on Twitter.<br /><br />Giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above. Giveaway will end on March 6, 2012 at 11:59 pm. Winner has 72 hours to respond to my notification email otherwise I will pick a new winner. If there is no way to contact the winner (email, facebook message, etc.) I will immediately pick a new winner. All winners chosen via Random Number Generator.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Disclaimer - I did not receive monetary compensation for this giveaway, however, PrintRunner will send me a complimentary set of stickers just as the winner receives as a thanks for my time.</span><br /></div>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-76986029677156877032012-02-01T06:45:00.008-06:002012-02-01T07:45:41.340-06:00Thirty-One Gifts<a href="http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbF10fzJiLSj0YtnSHcARLAMin_uu7ehIYyBOgGKNyabKVC6CWg5qHSha_oAod3u7e1uH-aezZv-3hmb9fWLdfDvIWAZDjhdPGbMPTVzX0mMpVQBxEFe5KDekK318zpRBeCAtrCWjEp4/s400/31logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704158681515581890" border="0" /></a><br />I am a happy owner of a Thirty-One Lunch Tote.<br />I. Love. It.<br />It's durable, FASHIONABLE (I get SO many compliments on it!), and functional. What more could one want?<a href="http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCcp2K0fWezCihh6GQKk3Gxbjb1TH7A3HUs0Ibw0b6ly8KtRCtnvmmWxenmTTq5GUXdvbdMrw6-tfggQy9BlmAk4AHB78wwBP71ZGZ3voxGI6ZV_S-J1pSkeM2FJtOWI8FVw2x3q5Yn8/s400/thirty-one-lunch-tote.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704149292834721634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Without further ado, I'd like all my readers to know that there are some GREAT giveaways going on to get your own Thirty-One products ($100 Gift Certificate!). Check them out:<br /><br /><a href="http://whatmommiesneed.com/2012/01/25/thirty-one-gifts-thermal-totes-are-on-sale-100-giveaway-thirtyone/">What Mommies Needs</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ourkidsmom.com/2012/01/win-thirty-one-gifts-100-gc-giveaway-ends-217-rafflecopter/">Our Kids Mom</a><br /><br /><a href="http://simplybeingmommy.com/2012/01/27/thirty-one-gifts/comment-page-4/">Simply Being Mommy</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lillepunkin.com/2012/01/thirty-one-gifts-thermal-tote-sale-and.html">Lille' Pumpkin Reviews</a><br /><br /><a href="http://allthingschic.net/2012/01/thirty-one-gifts-giveaway.html">All Things Chic</a><br /><br /><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/2012/01/28/thirty-one-gifts-100-gift-card-giveaway/">A Mom's Impression</a><br /><a href="http://www.busyworkingmama.com/2012/01/thirty-one-thermal-totes-discount-100.html"><br />Busy Working Mama</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mommymandy.com/thirty-one-gifts-100-giveaway-ends-feb-10th/">Mommy Mandy</a><br /><br /><a href="http://musingsfromasahm.com/2012/01/giveaway-100-gift-certificate-to-thirty-one-gifts/">Musings from a Stay at Home Mom</a><br /><a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/2012/01/10-thermal-totes-from-thirty-one-100.html"><br />Go Graham Go</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.momsfavoritestuff.com/2012/01/27/100-gift-card-giveaway-with-thirty-one-gifts/">Mom's Favorite Stuff</a><br /><a href="http://www.mommyoftwolittlemonkeys.com/2012/01/thirty-one-thermal-tote-sale-spring-catalog-2012-100-gift-certificate-giveaway-ends-216/"><br />Mommy of Two Little Monkeys</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mommysmemorandum.com/gifts-100-giveaway/">Mommy's Memorandum</a>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-50572467752101479632012-01-29T19:59:00.004-06:002012-01-29T21:01:04.264-06:00Jewelry Giveaways<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhol0botH6HWTnly3jj26AVL7sjJIM8zmlLP751zt_aWU-_1xuD-03MGIQmMlGK1FXJ6owze8AOgffPr9nsB10qjZgzr_wNHWAg3Y0C3H0Ux2e99wS1ZB4Y-Q4N_fALe6qm6JhzF1x94/s1600/necklace.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhol0botH6HWTnly3jj26AVL7sjJIM8zmlLP751zt_aWU-_1xuD-03MGIQmMlGK1FXJ6owze8AOgffPr9nsB10qjZgzr_wNHWAg3Y0C3H0Ux2e99wS1ZB4Y-Q4N_fALe6qm6JhzF1x94/s400/necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703239959215193298" border="0" /></a><br />Hi readers! I just wanted to share with you some pretty awesome jewelry giveaways that are happening RIGHT NOW!<br /><br />Over at Susan's Disney Family you can win a <a href="http://www.susansdisneyfamily.com/2012/01/make-pie-not-war-giveaway.html">beautiful initial necklace</a>.<br /><br />Two Classy Chics are giving away an elegant <a href="http://twoclassychics.com/2012/01/ellanora-accessory-boutique-fabulous-necklace-giveaway">EllaNora necklace</a>.<br /><br />Sweeps4Bloggers is giving away <a href="http://sweeps4bloggers.com/2012/01/giveaway-light-up-led-cz-earrings-3-winners-ends-2812/">LIGHT UP earrings</a>!<br /><br />Rebecca at If Only Life Could Be So Simple is giving away your choice of <a href="http://ifonlylifecouldbethatsimple.blogspot.com/2012/01/paparazzi-jewelry-review-and-awesome.html">Paparazzi Jewelry</a>.<br /><br />And...<br /><br />The beautiful Pink Dandy is giving away a gorgeous <a href="http://www.pinkdandychatter.com/2012/01/giveaway-silver-infinity-ring-by-sea-babe-jewelry.html">Silver Infinity Ring.</a>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-4038625880157807592012-01-28T19:43:00.003-06:002012-01-28T20:11:59.958-06:00A Mile in His Shoes DVD (Review & Giveaway)<div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1hbg90BjNPlwLi4RJ8AXESPuC6ZDbuFQzBPhZ7dZJR2Oi0DTP5V6b5KtNYsjixJWowu11pD4jd7DKb8Rnr4tm4mnJC1X9cME9bvQU3525skQtWVQIuc-6vAz8jJg8-6WfsQ2R3zCfTw/s1600/Mile+in+His+Shoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1hbg90BjNPlwLi4RJ8AXESPuC6ZDbuFQzBPhZ7dZJR2Oi0DTP5V6b5KtNYsjixJWowu11pD4jd7DKb8Rnr4tm4mnJC1X9cME9bvQU3525skQtWVQIuc-6vAz8jJg8-6WfsQ2R3zCfTw/s400/Mile+in+His+Shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702866808406757202" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">From the director of "Angels In the Outfield" comes an inspiring story about a special boy with an amazing gift, and the coach who believed. Dean Cain and Luke Schroder </span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">star in the <a href="http://www.watchgmctv.com/">gmc</a> World Premiere Movie: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Mile-In-His-Shoes/270101973014772?sk=info">"A Mile In His Shoes"</a> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">based on the book "<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2443440.The_Legend_of_Mickey_Tussler">The Legend of Mickey Tussler</a>".</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">A family-friendly, heart warming movie about Mick (Luke Schroder), an autistic farmer's son who has a magnificent pitching arm. Fate brings Mr. Murphy (Dean Cain) to this rural home where he witnesses the amazing talent of this sweet bumpkin. Mr. Murphy, aka Murph, fights hard for the fidelity of his team and a once in a lifetime opportunity for a teenager who would otherwise have lived life largely unnoticed.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:'Arial Narrow';" ><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ev2T0BFetH4" allowfullscreen="" width="560" frameborder="0" height="315"></iframe></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:130%;" ><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">One lucky reader will win their very own copy of A Mile in His Shoes!</span></span><br /><br /><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">*Mandatory Entry*</span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Please tell me, in a blog comment, either what your favorite baseball team is or who, in general, is your favorite athlete.</span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">*Extra Entries*</span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Be my Google Friend.</span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Like Me on Facebook. (+2 Entries)</span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Like Me through Networked Blogs.</span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Follow Me on Twitter.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%; font-family: times new roman;">Winner will be chosen on Monday, February 6th. Entries will end at 12:01 am. If the chosen winner (via <a href="http://www.random.org/">random number generator</a>) does not respond within 72 hours, I will choose another winner. If there is no way in which I can contact you, another winner will be chosen.</span><br style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size: 85%; font-family: times new roman;">Good luck and blessings to all!</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><i>Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or</i></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(39, 39, 39); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><i>services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it </i></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(39, 39, 39); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><i>on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally </i></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(39, 39, 39); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><i>and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance </i></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(39, 39, 39); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><i>with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the </i></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(39, 39, 39); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><i>Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.</i></span></span></div>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-27090298880761160402012-01-16T20:05:00.002-06:002012-01-16T20:11:14.208-06:00Donate Life!!<a href="http://www.donatelifeamerica.org/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 423px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XSrH_vfnVcNnh7PO8E3EaAjqP-KzkwDYoleMYQinKU0JLnNSMbRmD98jI2aprZ34jaat4_i6LtON7sZ0Wf-goCEoZ62Kx830PcVnExfd2G_NgvisPZp6AzZw96cO8-uuyYgS1Es0hT0/s400/ad_dla.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698417517588270162" border="0" /></a>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-37599684688744768402012-01-01T20:20:00.002-06:002012-01-01T20:31:02.284-06:002012 GoalsHappy New Year, Readers!<br />Before I delve into myself here, I want to THANK each and every one of my readers and followers for being AWESOME. I wish that you all have a spectacular 2012!<br /><br />And, now, to announce my personal goals for 2012. I love the excitement of a new year--possibility, refreshment, opportunity, energy. I get captured by it every January!<br /><br />Here goes nothing:<br /><br />(1) Read 24 books. Last year I made and failed the goal of 52. I know that this year is going to be busier and more hectic, so I believe I can finish 2 per month.<br />(2) Lose 10 pounds. I know, I know, that's everyone's make and break resolution, but I figure that if I make my goal much less daunting (not even 1 pound a month!) it's more likely to be successful. (Okay, I admit, I hope that I lose a lot more than 10 pounds, but if I only focus on the 10, I'm hoping that my pleasure in losing a little will help me lose a lot).<br />(3) Pay off my credit cards. Two to be exact.<br /><br />So, what are you all hoping to achieve in 2012?Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-62365413321455438452011-11-15T14:45:00.005-06:002011-11-15T15:03:44.704-06:00The Christmas Lodge (DVD Review & Giveaway)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9axqqPPMzmbJdO2jBB2zfv7G-ULzBTqkF4rv_RCJnAUFQtnV_eCKDPCX7iNU4emrWE0EkcbPY-4VGMomJtEm6OSKR5cYcWkv92LBVCO4_Viz736kTpbM2unCLh8_D77LiCPztNg1MWE/s1600/Christmas-tree-clip-art.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9axqqPPMzmbJdO2jBB2zfv7G-ULzBTqkF4rv_RCJnAUFQtnV_eCKDPCX7iNU4emrWE0EkcbPY-4VGMomJtEm6OSKR5cYcWkv92LBVCO4_Viz736kTpbM2unCLh8_D77LiCPztNg1MWE/s320/Christmas-tree-clip-art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675330103465470450" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">It's official! I am in the Christmas spirit! Sure, there is no s</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">now on the ground and my windows are still open at night. Sure, Thanksgiving hasn't even happened yet and I still have Christmas shopping to do. Nonetheless, I am ready. I have begun listening to Christmas music, lit my Gingerbread candle, put up my wreath, and even wrapped some presents. To keep my spirit alive throughout the season, I feel there is nothing better than heart-warming movies about the original purity and bea</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">uty of the holiday season</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5T3rP-Bs5oJ-8Wwe9DOOSs3QS9Yya7cGwcn_jqFXFY1UwuaONvGoY7LF4NnVJItj31m_sXnNVmCCmeEHjJZMFtnucG0146edkaiR4tqO8PmfJbA6O2iN7B28VFHtaMVl1eFcMBsP36uE/s1600/christmaslodge.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5T3rP-Bs5oJ-8Wwe9DOOSs3QS9Yya7cGwcn_jqFXFY1UwuaONvGoY7LF4NnVJItj31m_sXnNVmCCmeEHjJZMFtnucG0146edkaiR4tqO8PmfJbA6O2iN7B28VFHtaMVl1eFcMBsP36uE/s320/christmaslodge.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675329935691333554" border="0" /></a></span></span><br />I am excited to introduce my readers to </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1554553881/">Thomas Kinkade's <i>Christmas Lodge</i></a>: a place where a heart-warming past and loving fu</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">ture meet for one remarkable group of people. The story goes like this: </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (played by the adorable Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now-dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky</span></span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Christmas Lodge</i><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;">This story was most certainly heart-warming and definitely fun. I appreciated the original story and the adventurous setting. I felt fulfilled at the happy and enlightened ending. And I am positive my readers will feel the same way I did!<br /><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Here's your chance to win your very own copy of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Christmas Lodge</span> on DVD.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">*Mandatory Entry*<br />Please tell me, in a blog comment, what your favorite Christmas movie is!<br /><br />*Extra Entries*<br />Be my Google Friend.<br />Like Me on Facebook. (+2 Entries)<br />Like Me through Networked Blogs.<br />Follow Me on Twitter.<br />Tell me your favorite Christmas song.<br /><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTKA3ChMtPG3djrR5DHhR88YHhfQ1fjKociG7D5v-Bz19PdY2G97xQKx71DqCrVeQxdMOSUBajBrVOXQId1byIoMoP1snCBHs7p1r6wDoe95g8v2W4oTmPF7TYVvOo85JCZXPAIuuWV8/s1600/mistletoe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTKA3ChMtPG3djrR5DHhR88YHhfQ1fjKociG7D5v-Bz19PdY2G97xQKx71DqCrVeQxdMOSUBajBrVOXQId1byIoMoP1snCBHs7p1r6wDoe95g8v2W4oTmPF7TYVvOo85JCZXPAIuuWV8/s200/mistletoe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675330666592654434" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Winner will be chosen on Sunday, December 4th. Entries will end at 12:01 am. If the chosen winner (via <a href="http://www.random.org/">random number generator</a>) does not respond within 72 hours, I will choose another winner. If there is no way in which I can contact you, another winner will be chosen.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Good luck and blessings to all!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;" >Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services<span style="font-family:georgia;"> I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. </span>I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style=" "> <span style="font-size:78%;">"Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." </span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div><br /></div><span style="letter-spacing:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com103tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-78324180409093203152011-11-15T13:54:00.008-06:002011-11-15T14:42:46.124-06:00Rebecca St. James "What is He Thinking?" (Book Review & Giveaway)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2xiTC4sZUM4nN81oabzWobq_D_8dd0bOulEUqs803BX8jJVOF7CPKL1TZUXf1JxkUwFraQj2eP25QDh2Gh5EkhTs7187-l3vOdUvqXF04yXkpc44GlnSdLq033wGpo3SJev4eBMFndE/s1600/What+Is+He+Thinking.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2xiTC4sZUM4nN81oabzWobq_D_8dd0bOulEUqs803BX8jJVOF7CPKL1TZUXf1JxkUwFraQj2eP25QDh2Gh5EkhTs7187-l3vOdUvqXF04yXkpc44GlnSdLq033wGpo3SJev4eBMFndE/s320/What+Is+He+Thinking.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675319297668823234" border="0" /></a><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:12px;margin-left:0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;">In <a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/books_9780446572675.htm">What is He Thinking??</a>, </span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;">Australian born, </span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;">Grammy Award winning musician and renowned writer</span><span style="letter-spacing:0px"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;">Rebecca St. James</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"> interviews different men, from high-profile types to the guys next door. Although the interviews focus on single guys ages 20-35, Rebecca also includes words of wisdom from older mentors she respects who have been successfully married for years, people like her dad, life coach, and pastor. The men share their thoughts on topics like how women can respect themselves and the men in their lives, modesty, purity, taking it slow, friendship, letting guys lead, and more. This book gives them the floor to say what they would really like women to know.<br /></span></span><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;">The men respond candidly to questions such as:</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9BkvFGGkw4kpcDQYbmERBkBO1dzJ275pTEMnOP7r7McttgyY_yX7r3a-R5VvX28KzC_eJaIgycW36eUnF-RK6sduZmAajPJL6QJV0mdwyGHv-sJaTpdLt9geHjw9h6vXyl_1xYWreGs/s1600/royalty-free-vector-clip-art-of-a-retro-girl-applying-red-lipstick-while-holding-a-mirror-and-sitting-on-a-stool-by-andy-nortnik-1249.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9BkvFGGkw4kpcDQYbmERBkBO1dzJ275pTEMnOP7r7McttgyY_yX7r3a-R5VvX28KzC_eJaIgycW36eUnF-RK6sduZmAajPJL6QJV0mdwyGHv-sJaTpdLt9geHjw9h6vXyl_1xYWreGs/s200/royalty-free-vector-clip-art-of-a-retro-girl-applying-red-lipstick-while-holding-a-mirror-and-sitting-on-a-stool-by-andy-nortnik-1249.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675319465258579746" border="0" /></a></p><ul style="font-style: italic;"><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">What is the most attractive quality to you in a woman? </span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Is modesty truly attractive? </span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px">Is neediness a turn-off? </span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">What do you find beautif</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">ul? </span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px">How can we be dependent on God for our identity, not on you? </span></span></li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px"><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">How can we help you with boundaries physically?</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;">Rebecca also discusses her own dating life, speaking openly about the single life, her struggle with loneliness, and her hope for the future. She challenges women to see the men in their lives as brothers in Christ and to trust God with their dating lives. I think we should listen to this lady, not only because of her sincerity, but because she recently was married and, therefore, knows what she's talking about! There must be a great deal of truth woven in this book as Ms. St. James is the proof.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;">Rebecca St. Ja</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib71aTBoEXIc0x3f22D5OxbvJOyAxK74OPL1DCA1ypw_g_76JkfwYUZxkOTfEoAWuM_2HKl6vWRSeyxowxkSyL71zg9J_VTM2drKMEfnerWtdbF7pT0MoP-7SVU2vhuaGBX5RHOSuInk/s1600/RSJ.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib71aTBoEXIc0x3f22D5OxbvJOyAxK74OPL1DCA1ypw_g_76JkfwYUZxkOTfEoAWuM_2HKl6vWRSeyxowxkSyL71zg9J_VTM2drKMEfnerWtdbF7pT0MoP-7SVU2vhuaGBX5RHOSuInk/s320/RSJ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675321975653247234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;">mes</span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;"> is a Grammy Award winner and a multiple Dove Award recipient, with international success that has driven her record sales into the millions. In January 2008, she was named Favorite Female Artist in Contemporary Christian Music by readers of </span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;"><i>CCM Magazine</i></span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;"> for the seventh consecutive year. Rebecca also won Best Female Artist of </span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;">2007 from Christianitytoday.com-her fifth consecutive year to be given this honor. She's been involved in several film productions and voiced the character of Hope the Angel in VeggieTales' bestselling DVD production </span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;"><i>The Easter Carol</i></span><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:medium;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family:'Arial Narrow';font-size:100%;"><br />Read the beginning of this book <a href="http://goo.gl/BWgEs">here</a> to see for yourself. Learn more about Rebecca <a href="http://rsjames.com/">here</a>. Connect with either <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RSJames">her</a> and/or the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/whatishethinkingRSJ">book</a> on Facebook.<br /><br />I'm happy to announce that one lucky reader will win their very own copy of What is He Thinking?? by Ms. St. James. I'm excited to hear what everyone thinks of this book! I know I'm thankful for literature that discusses dating as a Christian and the particular struggles we are challenged with.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;">*Mandatory Entry*<br />Please tell me, in a blog comment, why you would like to win this book.<br /><br />*Extra Entries*<br />Be my Google Friend.<br />Like Me on Facebook. (+2 Entries)<br />Like Me through Networked Blogs.<br />Follow Me on Twitter.<br />Like Rebecca or this Book on Facebook. (1 Entry EACH)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Winner will be chosen on Sunday, December 4th. Entries will end at 12:01 am. If the chosen winner (via <a href="http://www.random.org/">random number generator</a>) does not respond within 72 hours, I will choose another winner. If there is no way in which I can contact you, another winner will be chosen.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Good luck and blessings to all!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: </span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:78%;" ><span style=" "> "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." </span></span></span></span><br /></div>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-72021189585102798522011-11-03T21:44:00.003-05:002011-11-03T21:57:47.577-05:00Cooper and Me (Review & Giveaway)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOC-sbsKgWPrIX7kHfjR9Thuax_jzvnRqg13_omLRImw5saN5AesM1EedrEXrrHi5vSytKSZJXcVy-qB2no1C7jpjUEV7uHVhkgaZ4Ee8UxIZ2P5h1zxrKOXhOmZXyzkKR8UKjLn6i3s/s1600/cooperandme.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOC-sbsKgWPrIX7kHfjR9Thuax_jzvnRqg13_omLRImw5saN5AesM1EedrEXrrHi5vSytKSZJXcVy-qB2no1C7jpjUEV7uHVhkgaZ4Ee8UxIZ2P5h1zxrKOXhOmZXyzkKR8UKjLn6i3s/s320/cooperandme.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670969391063024098" border="0" /></a><br /><span id="ctl00_cpMain_pt2_RPTPageTextNormal_ctl02_LBLBody" class="ptBody">In 2010, 11-year-old Alexa Peters, along with her mother Monique Peters, found a meaningful way to turn her passion and love for writing and drawing into an opportunity to “give back” to other kids. </span><b><i><a href="http://www.cooperandme.com/">Cooper and Me</a> </i></b>was illustrated by 11-year-old Alexa Peters and<b> </b><span>co-written with<b> </b></span>her mother, Monique Peters. The idea was inspired by Alexa's own experiences on her first day of school. A talented young artist and writer, Alexa wanted to give back to others in a meaningful way through her art. Starting at a very young age, Alexa created illustrated stories about her daily experiences, and from the pages of her sketchbooks came the idea for her first book, <a href="http://www.cooperandme.com/"><b><i>Cooper and Me</i></b></a>. <div><br /></div><div>Through rhythmic verses, <a href="http://www.cooperandme.com/"><b><i>Cooper and Me</i></b></a> tells the story of a young girl who is nervous as her first day of school approaches. She is frightened about leaving home and doesn't want to go without her best friend, her dog Cooper. Fortunately her mother finds the perfect solution to help the little girl overcome her fears – a small replica of her beloved pet she can take to school with her. In <a href="http://www.cooperandme.com/"><b><i>Cooper and Me</i></b></a>, the story of a child’s fears about starting school has evolved into a timeless tale about overcoming separation anxiety and trying new things – basic emotions all people experience throughout their lives – but this time, written by a child, for children.</div><div><br /></div><div>The story behind <a href="http://www.cooperandme.com/"><b><i>Cooper and Me</i></b></a> also offers an inspiring example of families working together to help others. In addition to helping young children gain emotional resilience and confidence through their books, Alexa and mom Monique wanted to go beyond that to help less fortunate kids. Their search for an organization to which they could donate a portion of the proceeds from the <b><i><a href="http://www.cooperandme.com/">Cooper and Me</a> </i></b>book led to a charitable alliance with the <a href="http://www.happyheartsfund.org/">Happy Hearts Fund</a>, founded and run by Petra Nemcova, the supermodel who was directly affected by the tsunami in Thailand. Happy Hearts improves children’s lives through education and sustainable programs in natural disaster areas.<br /><br />One lucky reader will win their very own copy of this endearing book.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"> *Mandatory Entry*<br />Please tell me, in a blog comment, why you would like to win this book.<br /><br />*Extra Entries*<br />Be my Google Friend.<br />Like Me on Facebook. (+2 Entries)<br />Like Me through Networked Blogs.<br />Follow Me on Twitter.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Winner will be chosen on Sunday, November 27th. Entries will end at 12:01 am. If the chosen winner (via <a href="http://www.random.org/">random number generator</a>) does not respond within 72 hours, I will choose another winner. If there is no way in which I can contact you, another winner will be chosen.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Good luck and blessings to all!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: </span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:78%;" ><span style=" "> "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." </span></span></span></span><br /></div></div>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883066647287757215.post-28670795403187941712011-11-03T20:38:00.004-05:002011-11-03T21:37:24.040-05:00Jeremy Riddle "Furious" (Review & Giveaway)Hello Readers!<br />I am excited to bring to you today the music of <a href="http://jeremyriddle.net/">Jeremy Riddle</a>. "Furious", Riddle's 3rd full length album from <a href="http://www.vineyardmusic.com/vm/content/about-vineyard-music">Vineyard Music</a>, is the newest collection of songs penned by this gifted songwriter and worship leader. Fans of Christian pop/worship music will recognize his amazing song <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sweetly-Broken/dp/B004YKNF18/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320371509&sr=8-2">Sweetly Broken</a> . I adore that song and now adore Jeremy Riddle after listening to "Furious."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FQpMJ4XWTWXghSTQM2QXgemW2MshdjnoknqynlsTcobSK-SRVcyWp-IGwbCBIHwyU1AiCQ8a236fbErigiAcuOxylZBnevkhN0_V82hS6R_wHmbwH2o7wnpEgNrYjymIiXythSWl6yc/s1600/FURIOUS.FinalCoverArt.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FQpMJ4XWTWXghSTQM2QXgemW2MshdjnoknqynlsTcobSK-SRVcyWp-IGwbCBIHwyU1AiCQ8a236fbErigiAcuOxylZBnevkhN0_V82hS6R_wHmbwH2o7wnpEgNrYjymIiXythSWl6yc/s320/FURIOUS.FinalCoverArt.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670962563614132018" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Riddle talks about his new album:<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">These songs are a reflection of being part of something bigger than just me,” Jeremy s</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVVXdx1UaUUCQka3ue13ie9gpxJnLPQUzWxZyDARTPo9flVQIbu21scXnd3bQ3y4iApSiU8dQiLvuPC2ZrlIxd-IlVEuGIAD0xRZyneBIzHl0LtY162tnNv0oqdpeyaiyxB7p492A4GA/s1600/Jriddle.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVVXdx1UaUUCQka3ue13ie9gpxJnLPQUzWxZyDARTPo9flVQIbu21scXnd3bQ3y4iApSiU8dQiLvuPC2ZrlIxd-IlVEuGIAD0xRZyneBIzHl0LtY162tnNv0oqdpeyaiyxB7p492A4GA/s320/Jriddle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670963316878903506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">ays. “Through some significant growth in understanding and living out humility from a ver</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">y independent place, I’ve shifted into a place where I can’t even claim this record is com</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">pletely inspired by me. There are so many elements of the album that could never have flowed</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> from me had I not been connected to people walking out life with me.” Of all adjectives in the English language to title a worship record, “furious” – also the name of the album’s lead</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> single – will certainly draw some attention and, perhaps, even some misperception of Jeremy’s emotional state. “It’s pretty hard to confuse what the song’s all about when listening to it in context,” he says. “Part of the wonder of our relationship </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">with God is that it’s not predictable…and often confusing. It’s how Aslan – the iconic C.S. Lewis character – is described: ‘He’s not a tame lion; but He’s good.’ In the Bible, Job never got answers to his many questions, but he ultimately saw God and came to understand what He was doing – and it led him to repentance. I’m hoping ‘Furious’ will have that impact in a worship setting.</span></span><br /><br />I loved this album. These songs were powerful and inspirational. Riddle is a mature singer and musician who demonstrates obvious passion for Christ and God. I was utterly impressed by his ability to skillfully perform slow, melodic, soulful songs and also high energy, sock-rocking praise music. Each end of the spectrum and all the spaces in between are well performed by Riddle.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Furious</span>, the title track, demands attention. It has hints of the U-2 sound and is so moving. I can't help but sway back and fourth or nod my head. <span style="font-style: italic;">Fall Afresh</span>, the first track, is acoustic. It is sensitive and moving--a truly beautiful track. In fact, it is one of Riddle's personal favorites. “Two songs from the new record – ‘<span style="font-style: italic;">Love Came Down</span>’ and ‘One Thing Remains’ – have made it into the set almost every single time I’ve led worship this year,” Jeremy says. “I’ve seen the power these songs have had on people and I know how they connect. There’s a great hope in me that these will be sung in church for quite some time.”<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://jeremyriddle.net/bio/">Jeremy</a>, his <a href="http://jeremyriddle.net/tour-dates/">tour </a>dates, or his <a href="http://store.ibethel.org/index.php?browse_authors_id=223">albums</a>. Connect with him on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeremy-Riddle/52180062101">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/jeremymriddle">Twitter</a> or win his album HERE!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"> *Mandatory Entry*<br />Please tell me, in a blog comment, why you would like to win this album.<br /><br />*Extra Entries*<br />Visit Jeremy's website and tell me something you learned.<br />Like Jeremy on Facebook.<br />Follow Jeremy on Twitter.<br />Be my Google Friend.<br />Like Me on Facebook. (+2 Entries)<br />Like Me through Networked Blogs.<br />Follow Me on Twitter.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Winner will be chosen on Sunday, November 27th. Entries will end at 12:01 am. If the chosen winner (via <a href="http://www.random.org/">random number generator</a>) does not respond within 72 hours, I will choose another winner. If there is no way in which I can contact you, another winner will be chosen.<br />Good luck and blessings to all!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. </span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: </span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:78%;" ><span style=" "> "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." </span></span></span></span><br /></div>Emmy Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864466977298794472noreply@blogger.com5