November flew by at breakneck pace. My tree is up. I’m almost done Christmas shopping. Oh and all of the kids have had strep and flu (back to back) since my last wrap up. Honestly? I would love to sit here and give you my usual, “this is life and what we’re doing,” bit. But, I’m just worn out. I’m worn smack dab out. So this is what you get on real life. Cause, real life is crazy! I promise, I’ll do better when I wrap up December.
Besides, I know you’re here for the blog stuff anyway! So…let’s get to it!
New in October
Wordless Wednesday
[1 Nov] Wordless Wednesday: Countenance
[8 Nov] Wordless Wednesday:Harmony
[15 Nov] Wordless Wednesday: Intuition
[22 Nov] Wordless Wednesday:Together
[29 Nov] Wordless Wednesday: Spite
Goodreads Monday:
[6 Nov] Goodreads Monday|The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
[13 Nov] Goodreads Monday|Dragon’s Green by Scarlett Thomas
[20 Nov] Goodreads Monday|God’s Daughter by Heather Day Gilbert
[27 Nov] Goodreads Monday|The Heart of Aromatherapy by Andrea Butje
Reviews:
[2 Nov] The List by Patricia Forde ★
[3 Nov] Waiting for His Return by Carrie Turansky ★★★
[4 Nov] Pay for My Sin by Iryna Combs ★
[7 Nov] The Gift by Shelley Shepard Gray ★★
[9 Nov] A Place at Our Table by Amy Clipston ★★★★
[10 Nov] 365 Classic Bedtime Bible Stories by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut ★★★★
[14 Nov] Christy by Catherine Marshall ★★★★
[16 Nov] Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman Behind the World’s Bestselling Devotional by Michelle Ule ★★
[18 Nov] Bibleman Bible Storybook (padded) by Mike NappaDennis Edwards ★★★★★
[20 Nov] Dance of the Dandelion by Dina L. Sleiman ★
[21 Nov] The Christmas Admirer by Laura V. Hilton ★★★★½
[23 Nov] The Gift Of Christmas Past: A Southern Romance by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin Woodsmall ★★★★★
[27 Nov] Noelle by Greg Kincaid ★★
[28 Nov] A Plain Leaving|Book Review ★★★★★
[29 Nov] The Quilter’s Daughter by Wanda E. Brunstetter ★★★★★
[30 Nov] All Things Now Living by Rondi Bauer Olson ★★★★★
Aromatherapy:
[3 Nov] 5 Essential Oil Synergies for Health and Wellness|Aromatherapy
[10 Nov] DIY Christmas Spice Wax Melts|Aromatherapy
[17 Nov] DIY Clay Aromatherapy Ornaments|Aromatherapy
Wrap-Ups:
[4 Nov] Monthly Wrap Up: October 2017
[11 Nov] Weekly Wrap Up: Week 44
[18 Nov] Weekly Wrap Up: Week 45-46
[25 Nov] Weekly Wrap Up: Week 47
Reflections:
[5 Nov] Reflections
[12 Nov] Reflections
[19 Nov] Reflections
[26 Nov] Reflections
Blog Tours & Spotlights:
[9 Nov] The Christmas Admirer|Spotlight
[13 Nov] Catherine Marshall’s ‘Christy’ Giveaway, Blog Tour, and Facebook Live Party
Misc Posts:
[26 Nov] Christmas Traditions with Kathleen Fuller|Author Interview
[30 Nov] 5 Ways I Princess (And 5 Ways I Don’t)
Book of the Month
The Gift Of Christmas Past: A Southern Romance by Cindy Woodsmall, Erin WoodsmallPublished by Stonewater Books on October 10th 2017
Source: Litfuse Publicity Group
Genres: American, Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Holidays, Social Issues
Pages: 208
Arson wasn’t the only fire that ignited between them.
Promises shattered.
Lies spoken.
She was arrested.
He returned to the safety of his wealthy parents.Almost ten years later, Hadley and Monroe are both specialists in the field of speech therapy. They meet again . . . thrown together to help a four-year-old-girl rendered mute after being rescued from a fire.
Years of secrets and anger beg to be set free as Hadley and Monroe try to push aside past hurts and find common ground in order to help the traumatized child and her family.
Can the love of Christmas past drift into the present, bringing healing and hope for all?
Hope December is better LIFE wise for you… I started December being sick and hubby being sick, daughter was already sick so 3 more to go before this will end lol. p.s. How on earth can you read soooo many books lol
Sitting at therapy and music each weak for hours combined with being a fast reader lol. To give an idea of how fast I read? It took me 5 hours to read a 870 page book this year. Which is pretty good. Probably not the fastest but it is pretty good.
OH wow!! i can never do that… i cant read when i am out, with my anxiety on high alert and my focus taken away from everything i can not focus a lot. I have read more this year then i have ever read in my life though that gives me points haha.
Reading keeps me from having to talk to anyone! ?
Lol well that is one way!! i just need to focus on my reading and have a hard time doing that outside my home… like i am gonna miss something lol. being i do not get out much.
I hope you’re feeling better! I saw you were sick ?
Yes, thank you. I am better now and so is the husband thank goodness. Yesterday was a bit hectic but we got though it.