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Baby Talk: 8 Months Old
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Baby Talk: 8 Months Old

My little baby has officially become a little boy. It is crazy to think about all of the things that Ethan now does that he couldn’t do months, weeks or even days before. Every day brings something brand new and I have got to say that this has been such an exciting time for us. His personality is really coming through and he Ethan is going to be one silly boy and I cannot wait to see it!

My husband and I are constantly trying to snap pictures and videos of him because he is growing and learning at lightning speed and I am so scared that we might miss something. But, I think Ethan is on to us because as soon as he sees our phones come out, he stops doing whatever he is doing completely. What a stinker, right?

Food: My boy is an EATER! And just like his momma, he loves his veggies! By far his favorite is sweet potato but he has a soft spot for bananas and also for strawberries. Oh, and he loves those little cereal puffs too. I spread them out on his feeding tray so he doesn’t grab too many at once, but he has become a very good self-feeder. I also still nurse him exclusively, so I am glad to say that I have made it this far. Honestly, I am so glad!

Favorite Toys: Goodness, this boy loves everything! He struck gold big time at Christmas this year and our house is over flowing with toys right now. But, a few of his favorites are his Radio Flyer bike (that me and his dad take him for walks in), his standing table, his monkey and elephant rattle, a ball and his stacking cups.

Things we’ve left behind: Pretty much any and all props. He still uses his swings …. sometimes.

Teeth: Still none.

Favorite activities: Crawling, standing, playing, eating, story time, walks, having conversations with his dad (that involve some weird noises) and ANYTHING outdoors.

Daycare: Still loves it.

Height/Weight: Oh goodness. Not entirely sure but he is big!

January 26, 2013
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Book Review: The Green Ticket by Samantha March
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Book Review: The Green Ticket by Samantha March

I was provided with a copy of THE GREEN TICKET by Samantha March in exchange for an honest review.

The story begins with Alex Abrams, college junior, who lands her dream job as a manager at a successful salon and spa. She is very eager and excited to have a real adult job that entails scheduling, conference calls, handling employee conflicts and massages … but she might be in over her head as she slowly realizes that her boss, Kevin Dohlman, might be her worst nightmare. A few weeks in she discovers that he is not only difficult to work for, but he is also quite the ladies man at work – but, he happens to be married to the other manager of the spa. So, what’s a gal to do? She tries to ignore it and move on because she really wants to keep the job, but it only worsens. And on top of trying to manage her school work, her own relationship with her new hottie of a boyfriend, her friendships and her own life, things become complicated. Juggling everything becomes quite a task and it is only a matter of time until everything comes toppling down on her, but will she spill the beans about Kevin first in order to save herself and everything else that she cares about? Or is she willing to risk it all to keep her dream job?

Obviously, I was very excited when Samantha asked me to read/review her second novel … and I couldn’t have loved it more. Yes, this book is definitely directed toward a much younger audience (think college age), but even though I am far past that time in my life (yikes! I’m almost 30!), I was definitely able to relate and find myself thinking back to my time in college. Samantha does an amazing job at creating real conflict and believable characters and relationships. From the get go I knew that Kevin was bad news and I was glad that Alex was mature enough to realize it. I also loved Harry from the get go. He was so charming and sweet and I think Samantha did such a great job at constructing such a strong love interest. Overall, this book is very entertaining and engaging. It grabs you from the early chapters and pulls you in until the very end. This is a great second novel from Samantha and I can’t wait to see what book #3 brings! I recommend you get your hands on it quick!
Rating: 5 stars

January 25, 2013
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CLP Blog Tour Book Review: I Kill Me: Tales of A Jilted Hypochondriac by Tracy H. Tucker
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CLP Blog Tour Book Review: I Kill Me: Tales of …

I received a copy of I Kill Me: Tales of A Jilted Hypochondriac by Tracy H. Tucker via CLP Blog Tours.

Christine Bacon is your typical mom, wife and friend … but with a fatal attraction. To all things fatal. Every bump, bruise, scratch, muscle rumble or zit is a gateway to her death, well, in her mind at least. A veteran hypochondriac, her near-death experiences are exacerbated when her husband proposes they have a menage a trois with Eleanor, his busty British massage therapist, to “shake things up.” A mistake of course, Christine reluctantly agrees and her marriage slowly goes downhill afterwards. But, that isn’t the only thing that goes downhill as her fears and anxieties as a hypochondriac get wildly out of hand. The only things that save her are her two daughters, her dear friends and ironically, a few household items. Will she ever find someone who loves her despite her condition?

Tracy is by far one of the sweetest people that I have ever met and I was thrilled when she asked me to review her book. And, without a doubt, I wasn’t disappointed. This book is witty and laugh out loud but it also has a ton of heart. I thoroughly enjoyed Christine and felt for her as she navigated her life dealing with everything that she was dealing with. Tracy has a true talent of writing humor into a lot of places where I didn’t really expect to find it, but I definitely appreciated it because it felt more real. I also enjoyed the steamier scenes as well and thought that Tracy did very well spicing those up as well. Overall, this book was excellent and I was so glad that I got a chance to read/review it.
Rating: 4.5

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Author Bio:

Tracy H. Tucker is first and foremost the mother of three of the best people on Earth. She has a Master’s in Literacy from the University of Maine and has inspired the youth of America for seventeen years. She’s an avid animal lover and would like to publicly thank her husband for putting up with the pet hair, the dogs in the bed, the things the cats hack up and the repeated requests for goats. It’s a wonderful life.

Connect with Tracy!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Tracy-H-Tucker/445365385497413

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15758840-i-kill-me

Blog: http://tracyhtucker.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/THTucker
Buy the Book!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Tracy-H.-Tucker/e/B008KZ50OS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_3

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/205124

I Kill Me was selected as the Best Indie Book for 2012 by Chick Lit Cafe!

January 25, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Baby! Baby? Baby!? by Holly Kerr
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Baby! Baby? Baby!? by Holly …

Holly Kerr is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Baby! Baby? Baby!? Casey Samms is a thirty-five year old kindergarten teacher who has become obsessed with having a baby of her own. She’s been searching for the right man to settle down with, but he continues to escape her. She decides that having a baby on her own has to be the way to go – but her friends and family members are less than supportive on that idea. When an ex appears back in her life, Casey thinks she might have stumbled upon the right guy. But as Casey’s dream comes true, a lot of unexpected surprises come with it.
What a fun read! I might not be baby-obsessed, but I thought Casey was extremely relatable. I also thought the book she is reading, A Young Woman’s Guide to the Joy of Impending Motherhood (written in the 1940’s) was hysterical. I loved the tidbits to start off each chapter, and plenty of those had me rolling. Casey’s journey was really fun to follow, through all the crazy ups and downs that her story takes us on. At times I thought Casey was bit too…slow to catch on to what was happening, but regardless, I really had a blast reading about her. The supporting cast each have their little moment as well and really added a lot to the overall story. One I would recommend!
4 stars

January 25, 2013
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Nothing Comes Close by Tolulope Popoola
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Blog Tour Sign Up: Nothing Comes Close by Tolulope Popoola

Confident, sassy, career girl, Lola meets cool, handsome, unpredictable hunk, Wole at a party in London. He pushes all the right buttons for her, and sparks fly. Wole is also irresistibly drawn to Lola, and before long, they get together in a wonderful romance. But Wole is not all that he seems, and he is holding back some dark secrets.
Things start to unravel when Wole’s past begins to catch up with him and Lola has to decide if Wole is worth the trouble that threatens to overwhelm her. Find out in this captivating book if their love will overcome the trials of a murder investigation, an arrest, a meddling relative and a trip halfway across the world, or whether they both give up and go their separate ways.

January 24, 2013
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Future Tour: The Wisdom of Hair by Kim Boykin
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Future Tour: The Wisdom of Hair by Kim Boykin

Kim will be on tour March 11-April 1 with her chick lit/women’s fiction novel The Wisdom of Hair The problem with cutting your own hair…

January 24, 2013
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On Tour: SkinnyTinis by Teresa Marie Howes
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On Tour: SkinnyTinis by Teresa Marie Howes

Teresa will be on tour January 28- February 11 with SkinnyTinis More than 70 ways to enjoy cocktail hour–without worrying about the calories  For people…

January 24, 2013
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Book Review: Afterwife by Polly Williams
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Book Review: Afterwife by Polly Williams

I received a copy of AFTERWIFE by Polly Williams in exchange for an honest review.

Sophie Brady is just one of those gals – funny, gorgeous, strong-willed, loyal and loving – and continues to be one after she dies. One tragic traffic accident cuts Sophie’s life short and she finds herself attending her own funeral. While there, she watches the reactions of those she holds closest to her heart. She worries most about her husband and their young son. She watches over them closely and although she loves him and wishes that she could have continued to be there for him, she knows that he must find love again and move on. So, she takes on the task and intervenes. Only, it appears that she is not the only one who is looking out for Ollie. Her best friend Jenny is doing so as well, only a big secret comes about that leaves Sophie wondering how well she knew her friend.

This book is an absolute knock out. It is funny, charming, witty, heart-warming, thoughtful, and most importantly, one-of-a-kind. When I first received a review request for this book, I immediately thought it sounded unique and probably unlike anything that I have ever read before, and I was right. This book has tons of heart but is also surprisingly honest. I loved every second of it and found myself constantly wondering what I would do if I found myself in Sophie’s shoes. I have to admit that she was rather generous in wanting her husband to find love and although I know that I wouldn’t want to, I would probably do the same. Overall, like I said, a complete knock out. I loved every second!
Rating: 5 stars

January 24, 2013
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Book Review: After the Rain by Karen White
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Book Review: After the Rain by Karen White

I received a copy of After the Rain by Karen White in exchange for an honest review. I can never turn down a Karen White book, no matter how busy my schedule may be. Her books have a way of drawing me in, to surrendering to the plot and the characters, and I am just drawn to them. I had a fabulous time reading After the Rain, and thought it was quite a charming novel. It starts off with freelance photographer Suzanne Paris on a bus, escaping from something or someone. While at a stop in Walton, Georgia she makes the fateful decision to step off – and everything changes. She is quickly pulled into the small town, its residents, and all the special quirks and characters that fill the town. She is especially drawn to the mayor, Joe Warner, and his six children. But Suzanne is always on the run, she must never settle or get too comfortable. But the town of Walton has different ideas for her.
I was immediately invested in this story, and not just because of Suzanne, though her back-story is quite intriguing. Joe and his children were fascinating to me, and the other characters from Walton filled out the book in all the right places. The only, only part that didn’t make much sense to me and had such a big storyline was Joe’s run for mayor. Walton is described as a small town where everyone looks out for each other, but Joe was so concerned about losing the race to a guy that is seemed no one in the town liked. I couldn’t fully grasp that plot point because the two stories then seemed to contradict each other. But overall, I thought this was such a good read and one I highly recommend. I look forward to more from Karen White!
4 stars

January 24, 2013
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