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(Giveaway) Recap

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I am going to recap all the prizes I am giving away in my blogiversary in case you missed them.

Day 1 $5 Tim Horton’s or Starbucks Giftcard
Day 2 assorted BEA and ETC goodies
Day 3 Signed copy of The Queen of Cool
Day 4 goodie bag
Day 5 Amish Proverbs book
Day 6 book of your choice
Day 7 $25 visa gift card

I have extended my giveaway until Sept 4th. All the rules are in each individual post.

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Local Book Blogger Meet Up August Edition

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Today was the day that the Montreal Book Bloggers met up at our favorite little tea shop.

It was mentioned that it has felt like its been awhile since we have met up (and I have to agree that it feels like its been longer then a month since our last meet up) but really its only been a month. It was great to see everyone again.

In attendance was Avis, Donna, Linda and Tina.

We had some great drinks (2 ice teas made with black tea, oranges and cinnamon and a hot chocolate and carrot cake for me.) I am not quite sure what everyone else had but all the drinks looked really good.

We always have the best talks at our meet ups and they range from book related to life related and everything in between.

This time not many books were exchanged and not quite sure why? But thankfully I came home with The Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel from Avis and from Tina I got the Fall Announcement Issue of Publishers Weekly which I am really excited about as I have been interested in Publishers Weekly since BEA.

I am hoping that I can find Publishers Weekly in a magazine store as I am seriously interested in it but not quite willing to pay the subscription fee.

So this is what our August meet up was like, check back in September to hear about that meet up.

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(Giveaway) Day 7- Final Giveaway

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Today is the final day in blogiversary give away and ONE lucky winner will have the chance to win a $25 Visa Gift Card. It can be used online and in most stores. I usually buy them when I want to order something online and never had a problem. I also have used them when I am out for lunch or shopping.

Please note that the gift card pictured here isn’t the one you will get.

So the only RULES for this is its open to Canadian residents only. Sorry but I am not sure if it will work in the US.

To enter please make sure you leave me your email address so that I can contact you should you be a winner.

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(Giveaway) Day 6

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Its hard to believe that we are on Day 6 of my blogiversary give aways.

Today I am offering one reader a choice of a book/books from The Book Depository. Click here to go to The Book Depository and check out what they have. You have $15 to spend. You can’t go over that limit.

RULES:
-Open to everyone where The Book Depository ships.
-In your comments tell me what book you would like to win if you are the winner.
-Please leave your email addy.

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(Review and Giveaway Day 5) Amish Proverbs

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TITLE: Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdome from the Simple Life
AUTHOR: Suzanne Woods Fisher
PUBLISHER: Revell
PAGES: 204
SOURCE: I received this book from Revell

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Simplify your life with Amish wisdom

Through firsthand research and personal relationships, Suzanne Woods Fisher has collected more than 200 proverbs that uncover the rich heritage, folklore, faith, values, history, and essence of the Plain People. These proverbs serve as teaching tools and maxims for practical living–but they’re not just for the Amish. They’re for anyone who seeks God’s wisdom and truth for everyday circumstances.

Ranging from the simple to the profound, from the serious to the humorous, these sayings will stick with you through life’s joys and sorrows. With beautiful full-color photos throughout, Amish Proverbs is the perfect gift for any occasion.

MY THOUGHTS:
I absolutely loved this book.

If you are a reader of my blog you know that I just love anything Amish. I swear I must have been Amish in my previous life. I am in awe of them and I have to say I praise them for being able to live a simple life. They are content with what they have.

This great little book is filled with eleven chapters. The chapters are about money,time, faith, work ethic, children & family, education etc. Within each chapter there is a short story about the subject. There are so many great photos included to illustrate the topic.

There was several proverbs that I have heard growing up. Here are a few of my favoirtes:

-Nothing lasts forever, not even your troubles.
-You get what you pay for.
-One can learn something new everyday.

A majority of the ones included in this book I never heard before reading the book but I have to say that they made me actually think about them.

This is a great book that would make a perfect gift. This is a book you don’t have to read cover to cover but can be picked up to read anytime. I did read this cover to cover and it now sits on my coffee table and I have been picking it up to read daily when I need a little pick me up.


So for your chance to win a copy of Amish Proverbs all you have to do is leave me a comment telling me what is your favorite saying/proverb and the best one will win a copy of this book.

-Open to Canada and US residents with a valid mailing address. Sorry no PO Boxes.
-You must leave me a comment with your favorite saying/proverb with your email address.

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(Tour) Amish Proverbs

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ABOUT THE BOOK
About Amish Proverbs: Simplify your life with Amish wisdom

Through firsthand research and personal relationships, Suzanne Woods Fisher has collected more than 200 proverbs that uncover the rich heritage, folklore, faith, values, history, and essence of the Plain People. These proverbs serve as teaching tools and maxims for practical living–but they’re not just for the Amish. They’re for anyone who seeks God’s wisdom and truth for everyday circumstances.

Ranging from the simple to the profound, from the serious to the humorous, these sayings will stick with you through life’s joys and sorrows. With beautiful full-color photos throughout, Amish Proverbs is the perfect gift for any occasion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the CBA bestselling author of The Choice, The Waiting, Amish Peace, and Amish Proverbs. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, W. D. Benedict, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Benedict eventually became publisher of Christianity Today magazine. Suzanne is the host of a radio show called Amish Wisdom and her work has appeared in many magazines. She lives in California. Find out more about Suzanne at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com

If your interested in buying this book click the title Amish Proverbs.

Blog Tour Schedule

8/14
Julie at The Surrendered Scribe
http://www.juliearduini.com/Blog/tabid/72/Default.aspx

Judy at health, Beauty, Children and Family
http://youthfultips.blogspot.com

Debra at Footprints in the Butter
http://debrakb.blogspot.com

Michelle at My Semblance of Sanity
http://michellekemperbrownlowwrites4kids.blogspot.com

Abi at 4 the LOVE of BOOKS
http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com

8/16
Monique at Arms of a Sister
http://amrsofasister.com

Christa at Fairfield Corner Academy
http://www.christadarr.blogspot.com

Ruth at Not So Ordinary Girls
http://www.clarkmommy.blogspot.com

Kim at Just a Thought
http://thecooperkids.blogspot.com

8/17
Mindy at Ponderings of the Heart
http://philippians4verse8.blogspot.com

Mindy at A Room without Books is Empty
http://detweilermom.blogspot.com

Theresa at Just One More Paragraph
http://tweezlereads.blogspot.com

Kim at Window To My World
http://berlysue.blogspot.com

8/18
Valerie at Tea Time With Valerie
http://www.valkgal.com

Danielle at Danielle at The Happy Wife
http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com

Desiree at Wee Share
http://www.weeshare.net

Jody at The Corner Book Blog
http://thecornerbookblog.blogspot.com/

8/19
Theresa at Faith and Family Reviews
http://www.faithandfamilyreviews.com

Tammy at Tammy’s Book Parlor
http://tgteecher.blogspot.com

Julie at Busy Julie
http://busyjulieblog.blogspot.com

Teri at Mom to Bed by 8
http://momtobedby8.blogspot.com/

8/20
Michelle at Leading a Quiet Life
http://leadingaquietlife.blogspot.com

Marta at Marta’s Meanderings
http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com

Janet at Along the Way
http://a-long-the-way.blogspot.com

Barry at Gnostalgia
http://gnostalgia.wordpress.com

8/21
Julie at One Rainy Afternoon
http://onerainyafternoon.blogspot.com

Stephanie at Stephanie at Coupon Clippin’
http://www.couponclippinmommy.com/

Gretta at The Johns Family
http://grettajohns.blogspot.com

8/23
Lori at Lori’s Book Reviews
http://laurelwreathsreflections.com/lorisbookreviews/

Annette at A Well-Watered Garden
http://awell-wateredgarden.blogspot.com

Tracy at Simply Tracy
http://preecevilleprincess.blogspot.com

Dana at A Nibnabit Life
http://havenstorch.blogpsot.com

8/24
Kristina at Mommy Literati
http://www.mommyliterati.blogspot.com

Crystal at Music and Mommies: The Scattered Mind
http://musicandmommies.blogspot.com

Tami at This Mom’s Delight
http://ThisMomsDelight.com

Heather at Faith, Family and Fun
http://faithfamilyandfun.com

8/25
Mrs. Q at Book Addict
http://web.me.com/quirion

The Praying Mom at Praying Through Chaos
http://prayingthroughchaos.blogspot.com

Zoe at Zoe Reads
http://zoereads.com

Bailey at Growing For Christ
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/OhioSarah

8/26
Carol at Books Before Food
http://bookbeforefood.blogspot.com

Cindy at Cindy’s Love Of Books
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.com

Nora at Finding Hope Through Fiction
http://www.psalm516.blogspot.com

8/27
Stephanie at Super Reviewer Girl
http://superreviewergirl.blogspot.com

Jennifer at The Steeds
http://www.thesteeds.net

Lauren at 5 Minutes for Books
http://www.5minutesforbooks.com

Susieqtpies at Scraps of Life
http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com

8/28
Amy at Girlfriends Get Real
http://girlfriendsgetreal.blogspot.com

Anna at Mingle Over Mocha
http://ww.MingleOverMocha.com

Kaylea at My Scrappy Life
http://kaytebug2002.blogspot.com

Check back later for my review and give away of this book.

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(Give Away) Simple Wisdom Kindle Giveaway

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Suzanne’s Amish Proverbs just hit the shelves. To celebrate she’s giving away a KINDLE and throwing a party! Let the fun begin. See below for info and links.

Find out more about the book, Suzanne and the blog tour here.

Enter Suzanne Woods Fisher’s Simple Wisdom KINDLE Giveaway!

Simple Wisdom giveaway=

One Grand Prize winner will receive a Kindle preloaded with Suzanne Woods Fisher titles. The Prize Pack (valued at over $205.00) includes:

* A brand new KINDLE, Free 3G, 6″, Latest Generation

* Amish Peace by Suzanne Woods Fisher

* The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher



To enter, simply click on the icons below to fill out the entry form, then tell 5 or more friends about the contest.

Oh, and enter soon! Winner will be announced on September 1st.

Sweet Kindle Giveaway 
Join Suzanne for a Wrap-up Party on September 1st!

She’ll be announcing the winner of the Simple Wisdom KINDLE Giveaway, chatting with readers, and giving away copies of Amish Proverbs and The Choice! Be sure to join us on Wednesday , September 1st at 8PM EST at Suzanne’s Author Page

Be sure to check out the blog tour here or purchase a copy of Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life!

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