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“I could never homeschool my kids…”
I spent many, many years saying those words to pretty much anyone who would ask. I have always believed that homeschooling was ambitious and fantastic – but not for me. I became a pro at giving homeschooling moms props at the same time I said I never would. And then something strange happened. Our public school experience degraded into some sort of news story you might read on the national news. Little by little, our confidence in our school eroded until we felt we really had few other options. First, let me be very honest here. We loved our public school. We volunteered and we were happy with the teachers…
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Review: Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck
Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Romance, Drama Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: May 7, 2013 Susanna Truitt has her life planned. She’ll marry Adam, the man she’s dated for twelve years, and they will live happily ever after. One day, when she thinks there’s a chance he might propose, he stuns her with a completely different revelation: He’s found the right ring, but not the right girl. Absolutely reeling with everything that Adam told her, (he’s found someone else, he thinks she was in love with an idea instead of him…there’s a lot for her to process) Susanna isn’t sure about where her next…
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Book Review: The Ryn by Serena Chase
The Ryn by Serena Chase Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Publication Date: March 23, 2013 An ancient prophecy. A queen murdered. A baby born. Can the child save them from the evil that has stalked the land? More importantly, how can they save her from that evil? The land of E’veria has been plagued by the Cobeld for longer than anyone can remember. Determined to destroy the entire kingdom, they will stop at nothing to put an end to everything they hate; even the murder of hundreds of innocents while looking for the young woman who will fulfill the prophecy. Raised by different sets…
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Crock-Pot “My Time Slow Cooker” Review
I cannot overstress this enough. I am thrilled to be able to share my review of the Crock-Pot My Time Slow Cooker. When I got it, I was immediately surprised at how pretty it was. (Hey, I know – but seriously this is a pretty slow cooker!) I took it out of the box and loved the design instantly. Shiny stainless steel on the outside reflected the kitchen (yes I had to clean off some of the counters when I took pictures!) and it really does look beautiful sitting on my counter. The design also shows tremendous insight. This is the first Crock-Pot I’ve ever owned that has a switch…
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Hello. My name is Lori and I’m addicted to Crock-Pots
A few years ago while juggling my marketing company, homeschooling three kids and assisting a husband who had a severe chronic pain injury, I realized that my family had a problem. We were eating out far more than we were eating at home and we were spinning our wheels where our budget was concerned. I had to make a change. Shortly after I began to research various ways that I could continue to support my (admittedly insane) schedule and yet provide home cooked meals for my kids, I got an invitation to join a group headed up by my friend, Organized SAHM. She had set up a group that would…
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Book Review: Home Run by Travis Thrasher
Genre: Drama Publisher: David C. Cook Publication Date: March 1, 2013 Reviewed by Lori Twichell Baseball star Cory Brand has a perfect life. Or nearly perfect. As a star player in the big league, he seems to have everything someone could ask for in life. Fame. Talent. Wealth. What more could someone need? But behind the scenes, when the lights at the field are out and Cory’s on his own, his life is a far different story. Years spent running away from memories of an abusive and demanding father have left Cory as an alcoholic who battles heavy rage issues. Convinced he can keep going the way he has been…