Month: June 2014

June 11, 2014

Forever Amish by Kate Lloyd #review

In the latest book in the Legacy of Lancaster trilogy, Forever Amish introduces us to a young woman about to uncover a shocking secret and find an invitation to a new way of living. This is a story of forgiveness, legacies and the ties that bind through generations.

Sally Bingham needs some time away to sort through the changes in her life and to rethink her upcoming marriage. Despite her ailing father’s hesitations she takes off for a bed and breakfast in Lancaster County for a weekend away. But her best laid plans leave her in a near collision with a bishop’s buggy and in the home of a mysterious Amish woman named Lizzie. Lizzie introduces her to a different perspective on life and a charming farmhand named Armin. She opens a Pandora’s box that will forever change Sally’s life.

I truly fell in love with this novel (I am really starting to become hooked on Amish fiction!). Sally truly does open a Pandora’s box that alters life as she knows it. In a matter of a few chapters her whole life is turned upside down. She has to learn how to forgive, how to accept and more importantly how to move forward. In the end, her ties to her family and the heritage she never knew is what keeps her moving forward giving her the ability to forgive those who have lied to protect her. A truly wonderful story of forgiveness and family.

You can find more reviews on Forever Amish on the Litfuse blog tour here. You can purchase a copy of the book here.

Rating: 5/5

The Giveaway!

The latest book in Kate Lloyd‘s Legacy of Lancaster trilogy, Forever Amish, introduces us to a young woman about to uncover a shocking secret and find an invitation to a new way of living. This is a story of forgiveness, legacies, and the ties that bind through generations.

Kate is celebrating by giving away an Amish-made prize pack!

One winner will receive:

A brand new Kindle Fire
A Qillow (A pillow with a lovely surprise inside! It opens to a 40” X 60” quilt ideal for traveling, sports events, and home.)
A Center Diamond wall hanging (Hand-stitched by Old Order Amish quilter Emma Stoltzfus of E.S. Quilts in Lancaster, PA. It measures 42” x 42” and is a traditional Old Order Amish design.)
Darling Amish-made faceless dolls (Hand-crafted in Lancaster County, PA. Each measures 12 inches and is individually named. Meet Martha and Henry!)
Forever Amish and the rest of the Legacy of Lancaster trilogy by Kate Lloyd

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 29th. Winner will be announced at Kate’s blog on July 1st.

Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning and be sure to stop by Kate’s blog on July 1st to see if you won!

Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

June 10, 2014

Brewing Coffee Perfection One Cup at a Time #Tassimo

I love my coffee. I can’t start my day without a good cup of coffee – it relaxes me, focuses me and is just plain delicious!

I was recently gifted with my own Tassimo machine – I can’t even begin to explain how much this gift meant to me! It has been on my wish list for ages but my husband (who doesn’t love his coffee as much as I do kept pushing it off!). I fell in love with this beauty at first sight.

Tassimo has a sleek modern design with neutral colours that easily fit into our kitchen decor. Despite it’s sleek design it can still hold enough water to make several cups of coffee (it has a 1.8L tank with a Mavea water filtration system to prevent limescale build up). Set up was pretty simple which included several rinses using the cleaning t-disc which has its own barcode before being able to use the machine. The machine weighs 3.6kg and is easy to move around if required.

The machine uses a barcode to brew the perfect cup of coffee. It tells the machine how much water to use to ensure the perfect blend. You can also adjust the size of the cup holder if you are making a smaller cup of coffee or the ability to remove it if you are making a large cup of coffee. You also have the ability to choose to add more or less water during the brew cycle by pressing the centre button. Total brew cycle is probably around one minute and the drink comes out hot and perfect.

Tassimo carries several popular brands such as Gevalia, Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Nabob, Twinnings, Maxwell House, Tetley and quite a few more. You can find their full list here. They even carry recipes on their website that you can use to create different types of beverages using your regular brand of coffee. You can find their recipes here.

Tassimo definitely makes a superior cup of coffee. I look forward to my cup of coffee through out the day – the taste is superior to any type of coffee maker I have used in the past. The taste of each cup is perfect each time, always hot and the perfect taste right down to the last drop (no coffee grinds in there ever!).

The Tassimo brewer is a definite must have in every house hold – you will not regret this purchase!

June 10, 2014

Track Day #WW w/linky

Our son participated in his very first track meet this past week!

This was new for all of us and I was so impressed with all the children. They had three days worth of heats before the finals. Our son was so excited to have made it to the finals for the 100m and 200m! I can not even begin to explain how talented these children were – they all deserved a medal for performing so well! Here are some of the highlights from the finals:

Don’t forget to link up your own Wordless Wednesday post below so I can visit you too! Have a great day!

June 10, 2014

Little Tikes Slam n Curve Slide Giveaway US/CAN

Welcome to the Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide Sweepstakes!

Sponsored by: LittleTikes.com
Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

Please take a moment to read Mom to Bed by 8’s Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide review and see how this single waterpark changed her #summerdreams! Special thank you to our supporting co-host bloggers: Summer That, Finger Click Saver, The Chirping Moms, Our Piece of Earth, Memoirs of a Clueless Woman, Nest Full of New and The Deal Match Maker. The Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide is the perfect backyard inflatable water slide! This amazing water slide by Little Tikes features a climbing wall, curved slide and large wading pool area. It is large enough for multiple children to use at once, but folds compactly for easy storage. Woot! Little Tikes Slam ‘n Curve Inflatable Water Slide:

Inflatable backyard water slide and pool built from puncture-resistant material
Fun inflatable rock wall leads to a slippery slide
Slide with a gentle curve at the end for a ride into the refreshing pool
Roomy splash pool
Includes: Inflatable basketball hoop and ball
Step-down inside wall for easy entrance and exit
Stakes anchor the bouncer firmly in place
Large enough for several children
Deflates and folds compactly for easier storage
Blower required for inflation
Heavy-duty blower with GFCI plug included
Comes with stakes, repair kit and storage bag
Maximum weight capacity: 350 lbs
Accommodates up to 3 children
Connect to your garden hose and turn on water flow
Dimensions: 10’8″L x 13’1″W x 7’9″H

One winner will receive a Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide.

Giveaway ends June 30th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. Excludes Quebec. Only one entrant per household, per address. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck!

Entry -Form

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments.

June 9, 2014

RUMSPRINGA’S HOPE | Kindle Giveaway from Beth Shriver

Don’t miss the first book, Rumspringa’s Hope, in Beth Shriver‘s new Spirit of the Amish series. Beth is celebrating the series launch with a Kindle Fire Giveaway!

One winner will receive:

A Kindle Fire
Rumspringa’s Hope by Beth Shriver

Enter today, but hurry! The giveaway ends on June 22nd. Winner will be announced June 23rd on Beth’s blog.

Forever Amish by Kate Lloyd #review

Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning and be sure to stop by Kate’s blog on July 1st to see if you won!

Brewing Coffee Perfection One Cup at a Time #Tassimo

Track Day #WW w/linky

Little Tikes Slam n Curve Slide Giveaway US/CAN

One winner will receive a Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide.

RUMSPRINGA’S HOPE | Kindle Giveaway from Beth Shriver

Don’t miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Beth’s blog on June 23rd to see if you won.