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Miracle Drug – Book Review

November 2, 2015 By Anne

I was not able to read this book before posting, however I signed up for this review because this book looks so interesting to me. I will post my review after I have read the book! 🙂

Overcoming these odds will take more than a miracle drug—it will take a miracle.

The infection wasn’t supposed to happen, but it did. The treatment was supposed to take care of it, but it didn’t. Then Dr. Josh Pearson discovers why—his patients, including the former President of the United States, have been dosed with a different strain of the original virus, one that is universally fatal. The only chance for survival is treatment with an experimental drug, but the manufacturer might already have discarded its supply.

As if treating the President of the United States isn’t stressful enough, the situation goes from bad to worse when Rachel Moore, a nurse Josh is falling in love with, falls ill. With the nation’s eyes on him, Josh must pull off a miracle to save a man who holds a good deal of power and the woman who holds his heart.

Dr. Richard Mabry is a retired physician who writes “medical suspense with heart.” His novels have won multiple awards: a semifinalist for International Thriller Writers’ debut novel; finalists for the Carol Award, Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, and Romantic Times’ Reader’s Choice Award; and both finalist and winner of the Selah Award. “Miracle Drug” is his ninth published novel. He and his wife live in Frisco, Texas.

Find Richard online: website, Facebook, Twitter

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

“Bulu Box” A Monthly Subscription of Healthy Discoveries

November 2, 2015 By Marijean

The holidays are quickly approaching, I know I don’t want to wait until the new year to start a healthier lifestyle. I want to start eating healthier and exercising more. I have come across a monthly subscription that I believe will help me reach my goals easier!

The perfect partner in the pursuit of a healthier you, Bulu Box is like having a personal trainer and a nutritionist as a best friend. Each month, a box of healthy discoveries is shipped right to your door for just $10. You learn about that month’s 4-5 premium samples, try each one and see what fits into your individual healthy lifestyle.

For sharing your opinions on each month’s samples through a quick survey, they will give you 50 Rewards Points (that’s $5!) to use in our shop to get more of your favorites.

Check out this great deal to try it out: Get a 3 Month Subscription for just $15 (regularly $30)! at Bulu Box Use code WOWZA

Check out Bulu Box on Twitter: @bulubox

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

The Snow Queen: Magic of the Ice Mirror – Feature

November 2, 2015 By Marijean

My 7 year old daughter loves Princesses. She loves to watch princess movies, and especially dress up like them. Her all time favorite movie is Frozen. When I was asked to review the new movie The Snow Queen: Magic of the Ice Mirror, I knew she would love to watch it.

This movie is the sequel to the fable by Hans Christian Anderson. The first movie is called Snow Queen.

Synopsis:
After celebrating their victory over the Snow Queen, Gerda and Orm have given their fellow trolls a taste of freedom. But when Orm gets a cold-hard reality check, they slip into another perilous journey and must protect the world from eternal winter.

I enjoyed watching this movie with my daughter, lots of parts kept us in suspense and wanting more. The troll telling the story was funny and kept us laughing. My daughter loved Snow Queen and said it reminded her of the movie Frozen, just a bit different. Some parts are a bit scary for real young children in my opinion, but my 7 year old did really enjoy it.

This movie will be available on digital copy via iTunes (@iTunesMovies) on November 3rd. Click here to purchase your digital copy!

It will be great for when kids are on long car rides, airplane rides, or just out and about with parents.

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Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

INSIDE OUT on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack November 3

October 29, 2015 By Anne

Disney•Pixar’s INSIDE OUT

On Blu-ray® 3D, Blu-ray® Combo Pack and On Demand this Tuesday, November 3rd

And includes an extensive line-up of bonus features as well as an all-new animated short, “Riley’s First Date?”

See an All new Pixar Short Clip – “Riley’s First Date?”

Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out” takes an exciting and hilarious journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control center of 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy. She strives to make sure Riley stays happy as she operates alongside fellow emotions Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. It’s “an instant classic,” raves Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times. Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray!

Pictured (L-R): Sadness, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Joy. ?2015 Disney?Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Stay connected with the latest news and information about ”Inside Out”:

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INSIDE OUT - Pictured (L-R): Sadness, Joy. ?2015 Disney?Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Anne

Just Show Up Book Review

October 29, 2015 By Anne

Just Show Up was just what I needed to read. I am that person that wants to help when something happens to someone else. I want make them feel better. I want to make all the bad go away. The problem is I don’t know how to help. Just Show Up goes into detail on what you can do for others and how to “show up” and really be of help.

Kara Tippetts’s story was not a story of disease, although she lost her battle with terminal cancer.

It was not a story of saying goodbye, although she was intentional in her time with her husband and four children. Kara’s story was one of seeing God in the hard and in the good. It was one of finding grace in the everyday. And it was one of knowing “God with us” through fierce and beautiful friendship.

In Just Show Up, Kara and her close friend, Jill Lynn Buteyn, write about what friendship looks like in the midst of changing life seasons, loads of laundry, and even cancer. Whether you are eager to be present to someone going through a difficult time or simply want inspiration for pursuing friends in a new way, this eloquent and practical book explores the gift of silence, the art of receiving, and what it means to just show up.

The late Kara Tippetts was the author of “The Hardest Peace” and blogged faithfully at mundanefaithfulness.com. Cancer was only a part of Kara’s story. Her real fight was to truly live while facing a crushing reality. Since her death in March 2015, her husband, Jason, is parenting their four children and leading the church they founded in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Read Kara’s blog.

Jill Lynn Buteyn is the author of “Falling for Texas,” an inspirational novel, and a recipient of the ACFW Genesis Award for her fiction work. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bethel University. Jill lives near the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband and two children.

Connect with Jill: website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram