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Apple iPod nano 16GB Slate (7th Generation) 

 

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The Winnowing Season Book Review

I have another really awesome Amish story that depicts the way they live, to tell you about called The Winnowing Season, which is Book 2 of the Amish Vines & Orchards series written by Cindy Woodsmall. Here is an excerpt from the back of the book:

The tornado that devastated Kings’ Orchard pushed Rhoda, Samuel, and Jacob to make a new start in Maine. Are they strong enough to withstand the challenges of establishing an Amish community—and brave enough to face the secrets that move with them?

On the eve of their departure to begin a new Old Order Amish community outside of Unity, Maine, Rhoda Byler is shocked to discover that choices made by her business partner and friend, Samuel King, have placed her and her unusual gifts directly into the path of her district’s bishop and preachers. She is furious with Samuel and is fearful that the Kings will be influenced by the way her leaders see her, and not what they know to be true—that Rhoda’s intuition is a gift from God.

Jacob King won’t be swayed by community speculation. He loves Rhoda, believes in her, and wants to build a future with her in Maine. But when the ghosts of his past come calling and require him to fulfill a great debt, can he shake their hold before it destroys what he has with Rhoda? Samuel has a secret of his own—one he’ll go to great lengths to keep hidden, even if it means alienating those closest to him. Throwing himself into rehabilitating the once-abandoned orchard, Samuel turns to a surprising new ally.

Book 2 of the Amish Vines and Orchards series asks: can the three faithfully follow God’s leading and build a new home and orchard in Maine? Or will this new beginning lead to more ruin and heartbreak?

 

This actually a very good book that involves three people, one is Rhoda, who is 21 years old and two brothers, Samuel & Jacob King.  Rhoda has a special gift in that she can see the past and the future.  She is very furious when Samuel lets it leak out about what she can do and what she can't do.

 

A tornado destroys the King Orchards in Pennsylvannia and this causes all three of them to go to Unity, Maine to set up a new orchard.  Rhoda is very religious and very strict about her beliefs which sometimes causes people to remind her not to be so stubborn about things.

 

There is also a triangle love story going on as Rhoda thinks that she and Jacob will be together in the end but has a surprise coming in the end.

 

One day three girls are found in their Orchards and they have been smoking pot. She tells them to never come back unless they are invited. One of the girls named Gretchen, got caught with smoking pot so she blamed in all on Rhoda, saying that she went over there and Rhoda, the Amish lady, gave her some herb tea!

 

Wow, those are very serious charges and one that you don't take lightly. This could ruin people's lives, especially the innocent party. I can't believe sometimes how teens and young adults can just throw out someone's name for an excuse to get out of the trouble.  This could have actually sent her to jail and evidently the police did not even consider that the teen was lying.

 

This one horrible incident sets things in motion for the ending of the book and I would love to tell you about it but don't want to ruin the whole book for you. This is one Amish story you really want to read.

 

Happy Reading! 

 

Mary Bearden personally reviewed these products. I did not receive any monetary compensation for my review, just a sample product. All opinions are mine and belong to me solely. My thoughts and opinions may differ from yours.

The Offering Book Tour & Giveaway

I have a really awesome book to tell you about today called The Offering written by Angela Hunt. It's an unusual and moving story and I think you will want to read it for yourselves after I tell you a little bit about it.

Here is an excerpt from the back of the book:

After growing up as an only child, Amanda Lisandra wants a big family. But since she and her soldier husband can't afford to have more children right away, Mandy decides to earn money as a gestational carrier for a childless couple.  

She loves being pregnant, and while carrying the child she dreams of having her own son and maybe another daughter. . .  

Just when the nearly perfect pregnancy is about to conclude, unexpected tragedy enters Mandy's world and leaves her reeling. Devastated by grief, she surrenders the child she was carrying and struggles to regain her emotional equilibrium.  

Two years later she studies a photograph of the baby she bore and wonders if the unthinkable has happened---could she have inadvertently given away her own biological child? Over the next few months Mandy struggles to decide between the desires of her grief-stricken heart and what's best for the little boy she has never known.

This was such a great book and a sad book in some ways but you will find happiness also in this book because it really is what I call a "realistic" book and it reflects upon life with great truth. Bad things happen to people all the time but they also experience great joy. None of us is immune to what life brings. Some may not have great loss or sadness but their lives are never peachy keen either. We all suffer in some ways.

Mandy wanted to have another child so that her daughter would have a sibling to grow up with but unfortunately, her husband is in the military with Special Forces and they have to put off having more children until they have more money. So, Mandy decides to be a surrogate mother to help out with their finances.

A French couple who happens to be very wealthy wants a child and so Mandy becomes their surrogate. What happens next is truly heartbreaking and Mandy and her daughter, Marilee end up in an emotional ride for the next 2 years as Mandy fights to recover and go on with her life with Marilee.

Mandy has gotten news that rocks her world again and in the beginning she does what any mother I think would do but finally in the end when she really sits down and thinks about her choice and how it will affect everyone, she truly does the most heroic thing.

In turn because she backs off from this fight, she in turn gets blessed with joy when the French family comes to visit and they form a bond that will bind them forever with each other.

It may not be what a lot of people would choose to do or even end up going thru with the process but Mandy in the end knows that she cannot hurt people just to get what she wants. She has to do the right thing for everyone, including herself and her daughter Marilee.

You really must read this great inspirational book!

Happy Reading!

Angela Hunt is celebrating the release of The Offering with a Nook HD Giveaway and an Author Chat Party on Facebook {6/5}.

  One winner will receive:

• A Nook HD
• The Offering by Angela Hunt 

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 4th. Winner will be announced at the "The Offering" Facebook Author Chat Party on June 5th. Connect with Angela for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Angela will also share an exclusive look at her next book and give away books and other fun prizes throughout the evening.

 

So grab your copy of The Offering and join Angela on the evening of June 5th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 5th!

$500 Visa or Amazon GC Giveaway

Welcome to $500 Visa or Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

 

 

With summer just around the corner, we gathered some treats for our beloved fans and avid readers!

 

Duration: This giveaway will run from May 21, 2013 until June 11, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST.

 

Please feel free to complete the entries at your own pace. Remember, you can always come back to enter daily entries. The more entries you submit, the better chances of winning!

 

Eligibility: Giveaway is open to everyone WORLDWIDE (as long as he/she has a blog and a Paypal account)! (Please use full name, aliases are fine but not initials.)

 

One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries via Rafflecopter within 14 days of giveaway end date. Winner will be contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

 

Once the winner has been confirmed, they will be announced on this page. No purchase necessary. Participant must be 18 years or older to enter.

 

To join please use the Rafflecopter form below! Have fun! Good Luck Everyone! I know we all love to win cash the most so I thought this one would be awesome to join and bring over here to my readers for a chance to win some extra money that is always needed.

 

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Summer Fun Giveaway Sign Ups

 

Summer Fun Event

Organized by: Iowa Mom

 

Prizes Include: Skywalker Bounce-N-Learn Trampoline, Intex 10' x 30" Metal Frame Swimming Pool, Glenmeadow 6-Piece Folding Patio Dining Set with Umbrella, Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set & 20" Huffy Rock It Boys' Bike. *5 winners*

 

Event dates: 6/10 - 6/24

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iPad Mini Giveaway Event Sign Ups

iPad Mini Giveaway Event!

 

Sponsored by: BuyVia.com

Organized by: GoPromoCodes.com & WithASideofThriftiness

 

Prize: iPad Mini 16GB

Event Dates: May 27 - June 18, 2013

 

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Ozeri Weight Master Digital Bathroom Scale Review

 

   

I was so very HAPPY to get a good scale so that I can keep up with my weight so that I have another piece of help in determining when it's time to get really serious and start exercising. Well, I can't do much with the RA/Fibromyalgia, both knee's have been replaced and they hurt like the dickens lately . I sure do hope that doesn't mean something's gone wrong done there.

 

The bathroom scale that I got was Ozeri's WeightMaster Digital Bathroom Scale with MICROBAN® Antimicrobial Product Protection . I can't believe how thin it is and how lightweight and easy it is and the really wild thing was that it's so easy to use and I love not having to mess with the needles on the old timey ones. I don't know if you remember those but there would be a little lever on one side of the scale and when the needle didn't line up at the zero you had to use that lever to get it back on the zero or the weight would be wrong.

 

So, no more needles to wiggle around and it has a nice blue glow to it when you step up on the scale while it goes thru the numbers.  See the nice blue color below? That is what lights up when you step on it.

 

 

This scale had the Microban Technology and I am I just learned that it is a new technology to help eliminate odor causing bacteria and stain causing bacteria. It also helps keep the scale looking clean because of the Microban Technology. And the best part is it is suppose to last a lifetime! I thought wow, they have really found something special and it will last a lifetime.

 

And then here is another shocker that I thought was pretty awesome was that this thin piece of equipment can weigh up to 440 pounds! Now, that is a lot of power for one tiny, thin piece of technology.

 

Here is what it can do:

 

**Measure's Body Fat

**Measure's Muscle Mass

**Measure's Bone Density

**Measure's Hydration

**Will Flash an "Err" message when it's reached it's weight capacity.

 

It uses something called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Technology. And no, I have no idea what that means. I can talk plain and simple but throw them big words at me, and I am like, really?

 

I can tell you that these are the main things that this Ozeri WeightMaster can do:

• Industry exclusive scale features Microban® antimicrobial product protection that helps prevent the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria.
• Features the industry's largest blue-backlit LCD with xBright technology for easy-to-read results from afar.
• Ultra sturdy scale combines ABS slip-resistant material on the outside with 6mm impact-resistant tempered glass on the inside.
• Step-on Activation captures the precise weight measurements upon stepping on the scale (no tapping required).
• Auto-calibrated and automatically turns off to conserve battery life. Runs on 2 AAA batteries with a Low Battery Indicator (batteries included).

Oh, I can tell you that it's best to have this scale on a flat surface, do not put on carpet. They also recommend that you do not store it on the scale's side. Please leave it laying flat on the even floor.

Of course, I would not have done this last one anyway, but it is interesting how awesome technology can be but if abused, can change the way it works. They recommend that you do not store the scale in the same place that you store chemicals. Evidently, vapors from the household products may affect the electronic parts of your scale.

Now, would you have thought of that? Not, me. But, I guess I have a little bit of sense because I wouldn't have done that anyway. If you are going to have an awesome scale to help in the process of losing weight and you do it on a regular basis, why would you store it anywhere? I keep mine on the floor in the bathroom, right where I can see it and step on it at any given time.

So, a lot of this is common sense but I can see where a company has to list all these things because unfortunately, they must have had some of these things happen, so it's better to warn us about it and be covered than to not and lose a customer or have a problem. I am an information junkie and so I go out of my way to read directions and things like this because I want to get the most out of anything I buy, regardless of what it is.

I love my bathroom scale because I love the lightweight, thin and very precise way it calculates my weight progress. I love that it is digital and that the numbers come out crystal clear and there is no doubt what my weight is. I remember long time ago when I had the ones with the little arrows, like our clocks, and it always seemed to get stuck after a certain amount of time passes. Then you had to keep adjusting it back to zero and I was never really sure what my weight was. But, with the Ozeri WeightMaster, I don't have to worry about that anymore!

And remember, Ozeri actually sells a lot more than just bathroom scales, they have kitchen scales, salt & pepper mills, thermo glassware, all kinds of wine openers, several kinds of pedometers for when you are walking or running and they even have Tungsten Carbide rings! You can even use them for wedding rings. Go check them out sometime and see all the fascinating products for yourself!

Connect with Ozeri several ways:

Mailing Address:
Ozeri USA
6755 Mira Mesa Blvd.  Suite 123-239
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 1-877-299-1296
Email:  support@ozeri.com  | Facebook |

Disclaimer: Mary Bearden personally reviewed these products. I did not receive any monetary compensation for my review, just a sample product. All opinions are mine and belong to me solely. My thoughts and opinions may differ from you.

Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Book Blast Giveaway

 

Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen

Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why!

His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt that Fitz Darcy is the embodiment of Jane Austen’s legendary hero. And she’s falling in love with him. But can the man who loved the inimitable Jane Austen ever love average, ordinary Eliza Knight?

Eliza’s doubts grow, perhaps out of proportion, when things start to happen in the quiet hamlet of Chawton, England; events that could change everything. Will the beloved author become the wedge that divides Fitz and Eliza or the tie that binds them?

 

Praise for Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen

O’Rourke creates a world that defies cynicism and demands suspension of disbelief – even in this age of doubt and hyper-realism. Sheer escapism at its best. Clever, charming and affectionate. ~Jocelyn Bury …the reader must tenaciously read on rather than put the book down to satisfy their hunger for the story to resolve, which it does in characteristically Jane Austen fashion. ~Erin Murdock

In Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen, author Sally Smith O’Rourke creates a compelling story that investigates what and who might have inspired Jane Austen. While the story line is certainly far-fetched, it is a truly unique idea, one that captivated this reader until the very last page. ~Meg Massey

 

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Author Sally Smith O'Rourke

Sally Smith O’Rourke is a surgical scrub nurse at the City of Hope national cancer research hospital in Duarte, California and resides in the near-by Victorian village of Monrovia. With her late husband, author Michael O’Rourke (aka F.M. O’Rourke) Smith O’Rourke owned and operated a medical advertising company where she used her diverse talents to produce and co-write teaching films and videos.

Working not only with major medical and surgical manufacturing companies but also network television. These endeavors ultimately led to a collaboration on two feature films (direct to video) and three published novels. The wife and husband writing team of Sally Smith and Michael O’Rourke, being long-time fans of Jane Austen, wrote The Man Who Loved Jane Austen released by Kensington Books in 2006. Kensington followed that very successful effort with The Maidenstone Lighthouse in 2007 and Christmas at Sea Pines Cottage in 2009, both also collaborative projects by Smith and O’Rourke.

Published after her partner and spouse’s untimely death in 2001, the publisher chose not to use the names Michael O’Rourke and Sally Smith (as the manuscripts were presented), releasing all three books under Sally Smith O’Rourke. Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen is Sally Smith O’Rourke’s first solo novel.

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Undeniably Yours Book Tour & Giveaway

I have another great romance novel that I think all of you will love to hear about and get a copy to read and see what happens to these lovely people. The book is called Undeniably Yours written by Becky Wade.

Here is an excerpt from the back of the book:

When Meg Cole’s father dies unexpectedly, she’s forced to return home to Texas and to Whispering Creek Ranch to take up the reins of his empire. The last thing she has the patience or the sanity to deal with? Her father’s Thoroughbred racehorse farm. She gives its manager, Bo Porter, six months to close the place down. 

Bo knows he ought to resent the woman who’s determined to take from him the only job he ever wanted. But instead of anger, Meg evokes within him a profound desire to protect. The more time he spends with her, the more he longs to overcome every obstacle that separates them and earn her love. 

Just when Meg realizes she can no longer deny the depth of her feelings for Bo, their fragile bond is broken by a force from Meg’s past. Can their relationship–and their belief that God can work through every circumstance–survive?

Meg Cole is the daughter of a Texas Oil millionaire father and she didn't want anything from him and she left to work in a museum in Oklahoma after she divorced her husband Stephen, who had stolen 2 million dollars from her.  From then on, she didn't trust men period. I can't blame her either, wow, that must have been hard, but imagine if it happened to someone who had no one to fall back on? So, it's not like she is broke or anything.

Her father dies and she has to come back to Texas to settle things. Only it doesn't go quite as planned. Their is a man named Bo who she feels something for and then one day a stranger shows up with another unexpected news flash. Before you know it, her ex husband Stephen is back and up to no good!

I can tell you that Meg sure does have a lot on her plate but from reading the book, she is really a lot stronger that she thinks. She also has a good heart and is just afraid of being hurt. Once she let's that heart thaw out, all sorts of possibilities open up but also there will be danger to her in the near future.

A very nice well thought out story told in depth so you understand where all the characters are leaning to and who will end up causing the most damage. A very good book to read one day when you feel blue or down, this one should pick up your spirit and believe that anything is possible if you leave the door open for them to come in.

Becky Wade is celebrating her latest swoon-worthy novel, Undeniably Yours (Bethany House), with a Kindle Fire giveaway and hosting an Author Chat party on Facebook {5/29}!

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Undeniably Yours and My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 28th. Winner will be announced at the "Undeniably Yours" Facebook Author Chat Party on May 29th. Connect with Becky for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Becky will also share an exclusive look at her next book and give away books and other fun prizes throughout the evening.

 

So grab your copy of Undeniably Yours and join Becky on the evening of May 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 29th!

“I received the books for free from Litfuse Publicity Group/ Abingdon Press for this review”.

Mary Bearden personally reviewed these products. I did not receive any monitary compensation for my review, just a sample product. All opinions are mine and belong to me solely. My thoughts and opinions may differ from yours.

 

Mia Mariu Anti-Aging Pack Giveaway

Rejuvenate Your Skin Anti-Aging Pack Review & Giveaway 

by Mia Mariu

 

 

Hosted by: So Sew Mama

I know you guys know that I love this company and so do a lot of other bloggers. That is why we try so hard to bring you these giveaways whether they are products I reviewed or another blogger. I still have mine going on but wanted you to have another shot at winning some of their awesome products so I agreed to help with this one also.

Recently, I was given the wonderful opportunity to work with Mia. They sent me a few of there products to try out for 3 weeks. The Rejuvenate Your Skin Anti-Aging Pack contains a Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser, an Anti-Aging Brightening Serum and an Anti-Aging Eye Treatment.

 

Read So Sew Mama's Full Review Here.

Like Mia Mariu on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Buy It: Rejuvenate Anti-Aging Pack at the Mia Mariu website. 

Giveaway open to US and Canada residents 18+

Void where prohibited. Good Luck Everyone! I will be cheering for all of you!

5/20 - 5/31

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Mary's Cup of Tea was not compensated for this post. So Sew Mama received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Facebook, twitter, and Pinterest are not affiliated with this giveaway in any way. All views are 100% my own.