February 2013 - Generations of Savings

The Great & Delightful Moments In My Life #GEICODelight

February 28, 2013 by Kat 7 Comments

I think people as a whole think of the good things that have happened in their lives as opposed to dwelling on the bad ones. I know I remember graduating and getting married more vividly than the pain of getting my gallbladder removed or having extensive surgery on my sinuses. And of course being a mom has been a whole new world for me. I have been a mom now for almost 11 years and I have to tell you that I have had many delightful moments. Of course I have had a few scary ones like tubes for both kids and several hospitalizations for my younger son because of his immune deficiencies. I had a very scary one today when the principal called … [Read more...]

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Endless Book Blast & Give Away

February 27, 2013 by Kat Leave a Comment

Endless After the tumult of her high school senior year, all is right in Tasmyn Vaughan’s world. She’s attending college with her boyfriend, and she’s learning to control her powers. Everything is finally perfect, until it isn’t. When her new part-time job leads to more than she bargained for, Tasmyn is thrown into a deadly fight against forces of evil that she didn’t even know existed. Mastering her extraordinary gifts—along with the strength of an endless love—may be the only weapon that can guarantee her a happily ever after. Check out the entire King Series: Book 1: Fearless Book 2: Breathless Book 3: … [Read more...]

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The Marriage Caper Book Blast & Give Away

February 26, 2013 by Kat 8 Comments

The Marriage Caper Andre de Laurent is the second son of an extremely wealthy family, which basically means he’ll always be number two. That is, until his mother’s uncle dies and leaves him a multi-billion-dollar fortune. So what’s the trouble? Andre has sixty days to take a wife, and he’ll have to remain married for one year or forfeit the inheritance to distant relatives—who are hell-bent on claiming the inheritance as their own. Aspiring actress Tasha Gordon has never wanted anything quite so much as that big break—until she met Andre de Laurent. Could his offer turn out to be the role of lifetime? Purchase The Marriage … [Read more...]

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Enjoying the Award Show Season with Merci Chocolates

February 26, 2013 by Kat 74 Comments

This is one of my favorite times to watch television. It seems like every other week there is a new award show to watch and I LOVE award shows. In my opinion there is nothing to not like about them. They are super entertaining. There are always great acts and great hosts so even if you aren't up on popular culture or even know half the people being given awards you can still have a good time watching. My favorite award show is the Grammys. I like the Oscars as well but who doesnt? According to Merci Chocolates one of the highlights of these annual star-studded evenings is listening to the emotional and meaningful thank you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: fashion, food, giveaways, review Tagged With: giveaways, merci chocolate

Grounded Book Blast & Give Away

February 24, 2013 by Kat 8 Comments

Grounded Book Blast & Give Away Grounded "All my life I've worked to be simple, but I can't pretend anymore. Nothing about me is simple." In the year 2050, a secret government study nicknamed Operation Source Code injects eight volunteers with a retrovirus. The goal? To abate the energy crisis by reprogramming human DNA to power personal electronic devices. The experiment works but with disastrous consequences. Seventeen years later, Lydia Troyer is far from concerned with the energy crisis. Growing up in the isolated community of Hemlock Hollow, life hasn't changed much since 1698 when her Amish ancestors came to America. She … [Read more...]

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Seven Things – Trash Can Bloggers Week 8 Writing Prompt

February 24, 2013 by Kat 4 Comments

Seven Things I want to Do Before I Die This is the Week 8 writing prompt from Trash Can Bloggers. 1. I would like to see more of the world. I have been to Alabama (of course I live here), Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. I have also been to New York for like 3 hours waiting on a plane so I dont know if that counts. I have been all over North -East Germany. That is just not enough for me. I want to actually see some of the Wonder of the World. I want to see the Pacific ocean. I'd like to gamble in Vegas and ski in Denver. I want to take my … [Read more...]

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Ten of the Best Foods for Healthy Hair

February 22, 2013 by Kat 2 Comments

10 of the best foods for healthy hair Every woman out there wants glossy, healthy hair. Having dry, frizzy or oily hair can make you feel very self-conscious, but what if you could change your hair for the better just by adding a few new foods into your diet? Getting healthy hair is easy – just try eating some of these super foods for a couple of weeks and you should start to see some amazing results: 1) Greek Yoghurt One of the best ingredients for healthy hair is vitamin B5, which Greek yoghurt is incredibly high in. Not only that, but Greek yoghurt tastes great too! Try adding it to your morning … [Read more...]

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Don’t Miss the @Sears #GrillingisHappiness Sale Event #SOBEWFF

February 21, 2013 by Kat 2 Comments

I cannot believe that summer is so close. The weather has been so erratic around here that it seems like Alabama is not sure it wants summer. We had a few really nice days that my husband wanted to go out and grill. We had a fabulous time but I really wish it was warm enough to sit out on the deck. Every year my husband says he wants to spruce it up since we actually have a huge deck. We have a large outer deck and a inner screened in, covered deck. That is why when I heard about the awesome Sears #GrillingisHappiness sale, I had to let him know. I have no idea if he will follow through this year but since the sale is running from … [Read more...]

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