Friday Follow

Welcome to this week's Friday Follow (4/2). I'm glad you've stopped by feel free to look around!

I have a great giveaway ending on Monday (4/5).  

There are very few entries - which means your odds of winning are great!

Click here for your chance to win a copy of  the book Kaleidoscope from Women of Faith speaker  Patsy Clairmont.

"Beguiled" by Deanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand Review

Someone is prowling the streets of Charleston and they are growing increasingly violent. Rylee Monroe, dog walker to the affluent families north of Broad, finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion after a series of break-ins seem to be connected to her. Logan Wood, a local newspaper reporter, is on the trail of this so-called Robin Hood burglar when he crosses paths with Miss Monroe. Together they embark on an exciting journey to clear Rylee's name and discover the true identity of the criminal terrorizing the historic Charleston area.

I have read and enjoyed several of Gist's historical fiction books (A Bride Most Begrudging, Deep in the Heart of Trouble, etc.). I was pleasantly surprised that this collaborative novel takes place in present day Charleston, SC. Bertrand, a crime novel writer, adds an element of suspense and adventure to Gist's trademark romance.

As a busy mom, reading has become a luxury. I absolutely loved sitting down with this book. It had just the right amount of mystery to keep me intrigued and not so much that it was hard to follow. I thought it was well-written and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delightful light read.



I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

The New Living Translation Break Through to Clarity Bible Contest and Giveaway

Happy Tuesday! I have the privilege of reviewing some of Tyndale's books and Bible study materials. They have recently started a sweepstakes that you may want to know about. I'm forwarding the information to you below:

The New Living Translation Break Through to Clarity Bible Contest and Giveaway

Visit www.facebook.com/NewLivingTranslation and click on the tab that says “Sweepstakes”

Fill out a simple form, take a quick Bible clarity survey, invite your friends to join and you’ll be entered to win one of our exciting prizes.

With each fan number milestone a new prize will be given away.

Grand Prize

Apple iPad 64G and a Life Application Study Bible
Awarded when the NLT Fan Page hits the fifth milestone
Retail Value: $829.00

2nd Prize - Already awarded

32G iPod Touch and a Life Application Study Bible
Awarded when the NLT Fan Page hits the fourth milestone
Retail Value: $300.00

3rd Prize – Will be awarded when fan count hits: 3500

Kindle DX and a Life Application Study Bible
Awarded when the NLT Fan Page hits the third milestone
Retail Value: $489.00

4th Prize Will be awarded when fan count hits: TBD

Apple iPad 16G and a Life Application Study Bible
Awarded when the New Living Translation Fan Page hits the second milestone
Retail Value: $499.00

5th Prize Will be awarded when fan count hits: TBD

Apple iPad 32G and a Life Application Study Bible
Awarded when the NLT Fan Page hits the first milestone
Retail Value: $599.00



Prize Eligibility – Recently updated to include more countries

Sweepstakes participants and winner(s) can be U.S. residents of the 50 United States, or residents of any country that is NOT embargoed by the United States, but cannot be residents of Belgium, Norway, Sweden, or India. In addition, participants and winner(s) must be at least 18 years old, as determined by the Company.



Sweepstakes Starts

March 17, 2010 @ 10:24 am (PDT)



Sweepstakes Ends

April 30, 2010 @ 10:24 am (PDT)





Wait, there’s more!

Visit http://biblecontest.newlivingtranslation.com/index.php for a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii!

Here are the details:

Choose one of six passages of Scripture from the New Living Translation and consider:
How do these verses encourage you to know God better?
What is God teaching you in this passage?
How does this passage apply to your life?

Submit your answer and you’ll be entered to win.

Just for signing up: Everybody Wins! Win a Free .mp3 download from the NLT’s new Red Letters Project. It’s the dynamic, new presentation of the sung and narrated words of the Gospel of Matthew. You win the download just for entering! Or choose to download the NLT Philippians Bible Study, complete with the Book of Philippians in the NLT.

Every day, one person will win the best-selling Life Application Study Bible!

The grand prize: One person will win a fantastic trip for two to the crystal clear waters of the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore in beautiful Hawaii.

"Kaleidoscope" by Patsy Clairmont Giveaway - CLOSED

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

Happy Monday to you!

A few weeks ago I posted a review of Patsy Clairmont's book "Kaleidoscope." You now have the opportunity to win a copy for yourself.

For those of you not familiar with Patsy Clairmont, she is a popular author and speaker for the Women of Faith organization. Her book is perfect for busy moms (or busy women in general). The chapters are short, encouraging, and enjoyable to read.

I'd love for you to win a copy of your very own. Here's how:


Mandatory Entry:
• Follow my blog publicly on Google Connect and leave me a comment telling me that you do.

Extra Entries:

• Follow me on Twitter. Leave your Twitter name (1 entry)

• Tweet this giveaway and leave me the link:   "Mommy's Minute: "Kaleidoscope" by Patsy Clairmont Giveaway: http://bit.ly/9gpL6W  ends 4/5   (1 entry, can be done daily)

•  Grab my button and leave me the link where I can find it (2 entries)

• Become a fan of Mommy's Minute on Facebook (1 entry)    
• Tell me how you heard about Mommy's Minute (1 entry)                                                              
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to Mommy's Minute (5 entries)

Be sure to leave your e-mail address in the comment so I have a way to reach you if you win! Winners will be selected using Random.org. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize! Giveaway ends 4/5 at 11:59 PM CT. Contest open to US.



I received a copy of this book from Tyndale. The opinions reflected in the review are my own.

Spread the Word and WIN!!!

If any of you would be interested in being product testers for Parent Tested Parent Approved follow the link bellow. I have been able to evaluate a neat little outfit for my son (review coming soon). Just make sure to let them know that you heard about PTPA from Sarah Brooks.

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Sound the Alarm

I think my home may have the world's most sensitive smoke detector. It's so sensitive in fact, that not only does it detect smoke, apparently it also detects steam from the shower. I learned this lesson the hard way.

My little one has been teething (This has been my token excuse for his fussiness the last few months, but this time I think it's for real). He has not been sleeping well at night which means that he has been especially fussy and tired during the day. I finally managed to woo him off to slumberland after a morning of cranky protesting.

In celebration of his nap I decided to take a good old fashioned shower - you know the kind you took before you had kids. Let me tell you, I took my sweet time, and it was wonderful! I guess I was reveling in the experience a little too much because I forgot to close the door to the bathroom when I was done. That insidious bit of steam snuck into the hall and set off the smoke detector. I don't think I need to tell you what happened next.

Needless to say, my mommy minute was quickly over (as was my dream of curling up on the couch reading a book while he napped). Oh well, there's always tomorrow.

Chunky Bling

I am always on the look out for bargains. These days I bet most of us are watching our pocketbooks a little bit closer than in previous years. In fact, I don't think I've bought any fun "accessories" since my son was born several months ago. Most of our money goes to the necessities like diapers and baby food. So, I was excited to find out about Chunky Bling.

They really do have some cute jewelry like interchangeable beaded watches (which are fun to customize to match your outfit), handmade jewelry, and bead bracelets. They also have opportunities to earn free jewelry through online jewelry parties.

I just thought I'd pass this info on to you in case you might be interested. They really do have some cute stuff. I think I'm going to get a pearl chunky ring for myself. :-)

UPDATE (3/20): I just got my ring in the mail today. It's super cute. I didn't realize that the band is not rigid like other rings; they're a bit stretchy/flexible so they fit perfectly! (I was nervous that maybe I was going to order the wrong size, but it worked out great!) I'm wearing my "bling" right now!





I will receive a complimentary ring as part of their Blogging for Bling program.