The Story Behind the Keep Calm Slogan with Weekend Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop - Make My Saturday Sweet #119! My blog is best viewed in Google Chrome The original 1939 Keep Calm and Carry On poster Source: Wikipedia I think we've all seen the Keep Calm and Carry On slogan and variations of it. I never knew that there was a story behind the original saying until my husband stumbled upon it earlier this week. I found the story so interesting that I thought to share it with you today. I went to Wikipedia to get the scoop. You can find the full story here. Keep Calm and...

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Stellarcadia and a $25 Giveaway

Stellarcadia Book Blast and $25 Giveaway Book 3 in the Adventures of Caramel Cardamom by Julie Anne Grasso A middle grade science fiction trilogy About the Book Title: Stellarcadia (Adventures of Caramel Cardamom, Book 3) | Author: Julie Anne Grasso | Publication Date: December 24, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 128 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Book Description: Caramel Cinnamon is one lucky elf. She can hardly believe she’s invited to attend the first Intergalactic Youth Summit, on-board the Stellarcadia. Her...

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Gerbs in the House: Jaida’s Here

Gerbs in the House: Jaida's Here About the Book: Be Courageous. Laugh. Embrace Your Uniqueness. Spread Joy. This is the story about Jaida; a friendly little caterpillar with a powerful message. A surprise visit to Mocha and Petri’s dollhouse leads the three to an everlasting friendship. Each day is filled with a new memory, until the day that Jaida stops coming to visit. As Mocha and Petri begin to accept the loss of their friend, they soon learn that Jaida’s greatest lesson has yet to come. Gerbs in the House: Jaida’s Here...

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Grade 1 and a #WW #Linky

Welcome to my Picture Perfect Party Linky #130! This blog is best viewed in Google Chrome. Click on the images to view them larger. Amanda began grade 1 in January of this year. She's completed her first month of school. Borrowing easy readers from the library is part of her homework. In the photo above, she is reading to her big sister, Jessica (who was in her pajamas and did not want to be photographed). Prince likes to get in on the action. He decided to make himself comfortable on our dining room table...

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Inspirational Quotes and a Weekend Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop - Make My Saturday Sweet #118! My blog is best viewed in Google Chrome In a short couple of weeks, I turn 40. I was hoping that our house would have sold and that there would be new things in store for us. I often feel stuck and isolated in our small town here in South Africa, but I trust the direction of my life in the Lord's hands.  Thankfully, our kids are well adjusted and happy and that's probably why we are still here. They don't feel the need to move, but they are open to the idea,...

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Maisy and the Money Marauder

Maisy and the Money Marauder and a $25 Giveaway This is the second book in The Maisy Files mystery chapter book series by Elizabeth Woodrum, Maisy and the Money Marauder. If you haven't had a chance to check out Book 1, Maisy and the Missing Mice, you can grab a Kindle copy for FREE from Amazon February 17 and 18, 2015! About the Book Title: Maisy and the Money Marauder (The Maisy Files, Book #2) | Author: Elizabeth Woodrum | Publication Date: February 17, 2015 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 90 | Recommended Ages:...

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Interesting Cars and #WW #Linky

Welcome to my Picture Perfect Party Linky #129! This blog is best viewed in Google Chrome. Click on the images to view them larger. Rolls Royce at N1 rest stop outside of Cape Town Sometimes I see a neat car and snap a quick photo. These interesting cars were spotted in South Africa, except for the last one. I took that in Berlin when I was a teenager after the Wall came down and scanned the printed photo onto my computer. Painted VW Beetle in Cape Town Titanic painted on this car in Worcester The Confederate Flag...

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