Happy dance :)

So happy to be a part of the Claritin Mom Crew! 

 

 

 

We have lots of allergies. All 6 of us. From Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter something finds it's way into our bodies and sets us off. Sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and eczema. We have it all. Which is in this case is not a good thing. ;)  Thankfully we have a way to fight back! Claritin has always been my number 1 choice for everyone in my house.

 

 

So, bring it on Summer!

A Good American (review}

I just finished A Good American by Alex George. It was gripping from page one and draws you right in. The characters are loveable and I'm sure the story narrated by their grandson would be similar to many families at the turn of the century.

The story starts with the main characters, Frederick and Jette, fleeing Germany. Their journey across the ocean is anything but easy. Months of travel and through circumstances somewhat beyond their control they end up in Missouri. Their lives are full of hardships, success, joy and heartaches.  You are drawn deeper into their lives with each turn of the page. I'm going to be honest with you. I'm having a hard time writing this review. I don't like to give away too much of the story and this one is just so complex. The characters. The setting. It's all so beautifully woven together I can't break it apart in my mind.

This book is paced so that you don't find yourself losing interest. Not always an easy task for me. When I had to take a break I couldn't wait to get back to it.  It has it's highs and lows but I do think this is one I will be passing around with my friends. Easy read. Great characters. Exceptional plot line.

This is a paid review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed are my own.

Here I Go Again {review}

Honestly, I devoured this in less than 24 hours. I felt so drawn into the story that I just couldn't stop turning the pages. Although extremely tired the following day I was no less thrilled at having finished the book. It was totally worth it!

Here I Go Again by Jen Lancaster is unique. I was thinking I was in for a light, fluffy read. But, I was surprised to find that although I was able to read it all in one day it had quite a bit of depth to it. Life lesson:Do not judge a book by it's cover!

The characters are well developed but not always likeable. The plot was quite different but full of twists and turns. I was on the edge of my seat at the end and may have shed a few tears. Maybe.

Lissy Ryder is your typical mean, highschool girl. And, when she grows up not much has changed. Until it all does. Her husband leaves her, she loses her job and moves back home. She's not the prom queen anymore. She's not 'the' Lissy Ryder head of the Belles. She's just a sad, depressed 37 year old woman trying to claw her way back to the top. This book makes you think, if you had the chance to change your past in order to better your future, would you take it?

This is a fun, thought provoking read. And, it make you think about how your life affects others.

This is a paid review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed are my own.

Did you know that P&G is online?

Most of my Christmas shopping was done online. While I was in my pajamas. And, it was perfect. I admit that I don't enjoy shopping much now. The stores are crowded and hot with crabby people. That is not my cup of chai tea.

If I never had to set foot in another store until January I would be just fine.

Which made my recent discovery of the P&G online store that much more exciting. You get FREE shipping on orders $25 or more, your first order qualifies for 15% off(using promo code: A9Z-MN5-KY3-ISA) and they even stick in samples with your order. I love samples! There are coupons you can easily use for their products too. No clipping required! Which means no more coupon hoarding for me. Yay!

Right now there are lots of cute little gift sets available. It's super easy to use a coupon on a whole bunch of stuff right now. Just check the box and it adds it to the order. Maybe you need a last minute gift for the man in your life or maybe you just want to get something for yourself. There are so many ideas of things put together that I never even thought of as giving as a gift. Maybe you just want to put together a little something for that freshman in college on your list. P&G has made holiday shopping that much easier!

Don't forget to shop P&G online all year long. Get your favorite products delivered right to your door! Tide, Pampers, Covergirl, Pantene and Cascade just to name a few. Saving you time and money! Just think, no mid-week stop for toilet paper that results in $100 shopping cart full of everything you didn't need.