Edge of Midnight is the last book in the Chasing Evil trilogy by Leslie Tentler. Here's a quick summary: The writer becomes the story when crime reporter Mia Hale is discovered on a Jacksonville beach - bloodied and disoriented, but alive. She remembers nothing, but her wounds bear the signature of a sadistic serial killer. After years lying dormant, The Collector has resumed his grim hobby: abducting women and taking gruesome souvenirs before dumping their bodies. But none of his victims has ever escaped - and he wants Mia back, more than he ever wanted any of the others. FBI agent Eric MacFarlane has pursued The Collector for a long time. The case runs deep in his veins, bordering on obsession.and Mia holds the key. She'll risk everything to recover her memory and bring the madman to justice, and Eric swears to protect this fierce, fragile survivor. But The Collector will not be denied. In his mind, he knows just how their story ends. This book was a bit confusing to me. … [Read more...]
Glasses for Valentine’s Day?!
I know, it sounds strange. But any gift is a wonderful Valentine's Day gift when it comes from the heart. And when Zenni Optical offers frames starting at $6.95, you can definitely afford to get your loved one a new pair or two, especially if he or she is always misplacing the glasses they do have! Check out these frames: Okay, they're not $6.95, but they're still only $12.95. Seriously, can you go anywhere and get cute glasses for that price? Even the ugly ones at certain department store optical centers cost about $50. If my husband were to take the initiative and buy me a pair of Valentine’s Day glasses, he'd win my heart all over again. Because he'd know that this girl can never have too many glasses. I'm constantly misplacing one of my three pairs and of course I have my favorite but that doesn't go with everything. Got a guy wearing those same old frames that he's been wearing since high school? Get a hold of his prescription, and you can get the … [Read more...]
Homemade Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Lisa has given us a wonderful guest post with some great ideas. These also good for anybody who has little ones at home - fun crafts with supplies you probably have on hand! Homemade Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids Attention all moms and dads! Are you looking for a fun activity for your children to do this coming Valentine’s Day? Here are three fun and easy crafts that will encourage your children to be creative and collaborative at any party. Thumbprint Heart Card This heart-warming craft is easy and simple to create. Supplies: Pink or red construction paper Red acrylic paint A black pen Fold the construction paper in half to create your card. Have the children dip their thumbs in the paint and press onto card at an angle to the right. Repeat this step and angle thumb to the left, creating a cute and unique heart. Once the heart is dry, reach for the black pen and write a greeting on the front of your Valentine’s Day card. Give your … [Read more...]
You too can become a NoMoreRack.com addict!
I'm serious - I haunt my email every day at about 11 am to see the email come in from nomorerack.com telling me what will go on sale at 12 noon. I go see what I want, hunt it down and then load up the page. Come about 11:59, I start compulsively reloading the page to see it refresh with the new deals. And then I strike. What's so wonderful about NoMoreRack.com, you may ask? Every day the site features 8 products at up to 90% off in different categories: Home, Lifestyle, Accessories, Women, Men, Shoes, Fine Jewelry, Free Deal and Friend Deal. These deals start at noon EST and run 24 hours - if they last. See that Free Deal I just mentioned? Yes, free. It's usually jewelry that has a retail value of about $20 and all it will cost you is $2 for shipping per item. That's it. So you can see my obsession. Today, besides the free deals that are up, I see a professional teeth whitening kit for $27 that normally retails for $169. Yes, that's 84% off. I would love … [Read more...]
Raising a Commitment-oriented Kid
As somebody who struggles mightily with her commitments, this post hits very close to home. Read on to learn how to raise a child who honors his/her commitments with tips from our friends at Kiddie Academy! “Mommy, I don’t want to go to my [fill in the blank] lesson!” Sound familiar? While some kids seem to be born wired for duty—and others, not—there are lots of ways to teach your child to grow up with a sense of loyalty and commitment. Keep reading to learn how. Start early. Imagine if you never expected your child to follow through with anything. Then, when he's 7 or 8, you suddenly told him he's got to start helping around the house and sticking with commitments he started. You'd probably be in for a monumental battle. But if he’s always known that he has jobs to do at home, and that the contributions he makes are meaningful, remaining committed to other things (like schoolwork, extracurricular activities) should come more naturally. Set goals. … [Read more...]
Winners of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?
Just wanted to post quickly to let everybody know about the winners of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? Also, I loved seeing what you all are going to be reading next. The three winners are Wayne D., Alison F., and RoChele A. You've all been emailed so check your spam folder if you don't see anything from me. Also, consider this a gentle reminder to check the terms on each Rafflecopter form to check to see if you are eligible to enter and win each giveaway. I know I tend to skip over terms and conditions but I would hate for one of you to win but not be able to receive your prize! Also, on Wednesday, you'll see up a post up for a brand-new cash giveaway - over $500! … [Read more...]
Summer of Promise by Amanda Cabot (Review & Blog Tour)
Summer of Promise is the first book in the new Westward Winds series by Amanda Cabot. Here's a summary from the publisher: Though she had planned to spend the summer in Vermont with her sweetheart, Abigail Harding cannot dismiss her concerns over her older sister. Charlotte's letters have been uncharacteristically melancholy, and her claims that nothing is wrong ring false, so Abigail heads West to Wyoming. The endless prairie seems monotonous, but when her stagecoach is attacked, Wyoming promises to be anything but boring. Luckily, the heroics of another passenger, Lieutenant Ethan Bowles, save the day. When circumstances--and perhaps a bit of matchmaking--put Abigail and Ethan together, there's certainly attraction. But Abigail is planning to marry another man and return to life in Vermont as soon as she is finished attending to her sister. And Ethan loves his life in the Army and the wilds of Wyoming. When summer ends, will Abigail go back East? Or will she fall in love … [Read more...]
The Jerk Magnet by Melody Carlson (Review & Blog Tour)
The Jerk Magnet is a new young adult Christian novel by Melody Carlson. Here's a quick summary: When Chelsea Martin's future stepmother helps her transform from gawky and geeky into the hottest girl at her new school, Chelsea is pretty sure it's the best thing that ever happened to her. But her hot new look has a downside. She's attracting lots of guys who all have one thing in common: they're jerks. And stealing the attention of all the guys in school doesn't endear her to the girls either. Chelsea finally finds a true friend in Janelle Parker, and a non-jerk, Nicholas, catches her eye. Janelle keeps telling her to be herself, but Nicholas is the only guy around who doesn't give her a second look. Can Chelsea and Janelle come up with a plan to get his attention? Or will Chelsea's new image ruin everything? The relationship between Chelsea and her dad's fiancee feels off to me. I know Kate wants Chelsea to like her and doesn't want to take the place of her late mother, … [Read more...]
Winners!
I have a whole bunch of winners to announce. First, the winner of the Cook'n Recipe Organizer as part of the Chinese Giveaway Hop is Linda B! Linda has already responded and should be receiving her prize soon. The winners of the UPrinting labels are Tammy S. and Stace W. The winners of Girl Land by Caitlin Flanagan as part of the Blogorama Bonanza Remix are LB, Caitlin M (I swear that's a coincidence) and April H. Congrats to everybody! You've all been emailed so check your spam folder if you don't see something from me. So January is almost over. But February holds so much in store for Tethered Mommy! You don't want to miss even a day - I am a part in a ton of giveaways with so many different prizes including cash, a SpaFinder gift card and Havianas sandals! If you subscribe, you will get a notification about all new giveaways. … [Read more...]
Spin by Catherine McKenzie (Review)
Spin is a new novel by Catherine McKenzie. Here's a brief summary from the publisher: Kate's To-Do List: Go to rehab Befriend/spy on "It Girl" Write killer expose Land dream job Piece of cake! When Kate Sandford lands an interview at her favorite music magazine, The Line, it's the chance of a lifetime. So Kate goes out to celebrate—and shows up still drunk to the interview the next morning. It's no surprise that she doesn't get the job, but her performance has convinced the editors that she'd be perfect for an undercover assignment for their gossip rag. All Kate has to do is follow "It Girl" Amber Sheppard into rehab. If she can get the inside scoop—and complete the thirty-day program—they'll reconsider her for the position at The Line. Kate takes the assignment, but when real friendships start to develop, she has to decide if what she has to gain is worth the price she'll have to pay. I found the title of "Spin" to be an interesting choice. Do you … [Read more...]
