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National Coffee Day – Sept 29th @DDNEFla #PumpkinatDunkin

September 29, 2014 By Anne

Today September 29th is National Coffee Day! What better way to celebrate than with a FREE medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts Dark Roast Coffee!

I was invited to visit our local Dunkin Donuts last week to sample the new Fall coffees and donuts. It was a delicious treat!

The table was set and very festive. The first item to try was the Spicy Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. It does have a little kick to it but not enough to make me stop eating it! Then came some coffee samples. We tried the Pumpkin Latte, the Pumpkin Mocha and the Pumpkin Crème Brulee. My favorite was the Pumpkin Latte which has a nice light flavor. The Pumpkin Mocha wasn’t bad. I could taste the most Pumpkin flavor in that one. The Brulee was a bit strong for me.

Next up was the new Fall Baked Goods. We tried the Pumpkin Glazed, the Pumpkin Pie and the Pumpkin Muffin. While all were tasty my favorite was the Pumpkin Glazed. Simple yet delicious!

Also new to the Dunkin Donuts menu is the Chicken Snack Wrap. A perfect light lunch. It’s a wrap with chicken, bacon and cheese. Delicious!!

We also received a sample the new Spinach and artichoke Bagel. I was already full but could have eaten an entire bagel it was that good! The Spinach and Artichoke Bagel can be used to make a sandwich as well.

We all left stuffed and hyped up on caffeine. It was a fun treat and recommend checking at the new Fall line at Dunkin Donuts.

Don’t forget to get your FREE medium cup of Dark Roast today and from September 30 to October 5 you can the medium Dark Roast for only $.99.

Ok I must get going to head over to get my FREE coffee and a Pumpkin Glazed Donut.

What new treat will you try?

Anne

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!

Christmas at Rose Hill Farm by Suzanne Woods Fisher

September 28, 2014 By Anne

Suzanne Woods Fisher never disappoints. Christmas at Rose Hill Farm is a delightful read and perfect for gearing up for the holidays. A beautiful love story.

About the book:
Bess Riehl is preparing Rose Hill Farm for her Christmas wedding, but her groom isn’t who she thought it would be. Billy Lapp is far away from his Amish roots working as a rose rustler for Penn State and wants nothing to do with Stoney Ridge, his family, or Bess. And that suits Bess just fine. Why should she think twice about a man who left without a word, without any explanation? It’s time she moved on with her life, and that meant saying yes to Amos Lapp, Billy’s cousin and best friend. But as Bess and Amos’s wedding day draws near, her emotions tangle into a tight knot. She loves Amos. Yet she can’t forget Billy.

When a “lost” rose is discovered at Rose Hill Farm, Billy is sent to track down its origins. Get in, identify the rose, and get out. That’s his plan. The only catch is that he’s having a hard time narrowing down the identity of the lost rose, and he can’t get those tropical blue eyes of Bess Riehl out of his mind.

As the history of the lost rose is pieced together, it reminds Bess and Billy—and Amos, too—that Christmas truly is the season of miracles.

“Filled with heart-twisting moments amid the sweet anticipation of love, this story will charm readers into the holiday spirit.”

About the author: Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Inn at Eagle Hill series, Lancaster County Secrets series, and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California.

Anne

Joyful – by Shelley Shepard Gray

September 28, 2014 By Anne

I so enjoy reading Amish novels. They are a light, easy read that always make me feel good on the inside.

About the book: A young Amish couple gets a second chance at love in New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray’s final book in her Return to Sugarcreek series. Randall Beiler is doing his best to put his family and the farm’s needs first, even forsaking love. But though he tries, Randall knows he needs help caring for his younger siblings and keeping the house together. When his brother offers pretty Elizabeth Nolt a job taking care of the house and cooking for the family, Randall is furious—and guilty about the way he once broke Elizabeth’s heart. But when he learns that Elizabeth and her grandmother are struggling to make ends meet, he knows the offer, no matter how painful, is the right thing for everyone. Elizabeth wants to refuse—to stay far away from the man who hurt her—but she needs the money. Though she vows to protect her heart, spending time in the Beiler household makes Elizabeth realize that, while she’s older and wiser, her love for Randall still burns strong.

Randal, too, seems to want something more. But does he want Elizabeth because he truly loves her—or because he needs a housekeeper? If Randall sincerely wants something more, he must find a way to show Elizabeth—or risk losing his chance at love forever.

About the author: Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Times bestseller, a two-time USA Today bestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.

Anne

Jif To Go Dippers Photo Contest #MC #GetGoing #sponsored

September 25, 2014 By Anne

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of I nfluence-Central for Jif To Go Dippers. I received a sample to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating.

Do you like taking pictures? I do. I’ve always loved taking pictures and now that I have children I take so many pictures of them. How about a contest where you can win $1000 for your pictures? Sounds awesome, right?

Jif has just that! The contest started on August 20 and will go through October 1, 2014. Jif To Go is celebrating life on-the-go by asking fans to share a picture of how they get going in the #GetGoing photo promotion. You can enter several ways – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or online. Just make sure to use the hashtag #GetGoing and tag Jif. You can enter each week for a chance to win $1,000 to use for your next adventure. See their website for more details – buff.ly/WT8bQR

“We know that peanut butter fans are always looking for convenient snacking options, and Jif To Go Dippers are the perfect portable solution for busy families,” said Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company. “We can’t wait to see all the fun and memorable moments our fans create and share through their photos while they are on-the-go this summer.”

This is a great contest and you know I will be entering. We are a family that is always on the go! And who couldn’t use $1000? What would I use the $1000 on? We have always wanted to take the family on a cruise, so I would put the money towards that. What an awesome adventure that would be! Or…maybe towards a trip to Paris? Okay, I have too many places I want to go!

If I want to be honest though a cruise for the family or a road trip next summer is what the money would be used for. We ere just talking about renting an RV and traveling during the summer on our way up to Indiana.

Where would you go with $1000?

Anne

Apparel n Bags for less

September 24, 2014 By Libby Blumberg

I received this complimentary bag for the purpose of writing a review.

Port Authority BG401 Ladies Laptop Tote

I am enjoying this bag. It’s a grown up bag! I am usually toting diapers, wipes, snacks, and juice, but this bag was all for me! I might actually look professional as I stroll into the coffee shop with my laptop, Iphone, to do list, and various other items in tow. This bag is the perfect size and has about five compartments and pockets, that either zip or velcro. I can fit my laptop, notepad, small purse, pens, and much more.

I can tell that it will be easily cleaned, being 100% polyester and a nice dark color. The bag comes in Espresso or Dark Charcoal, both classy colors. At a price of $20.78, I see it as a great buy.

At first, I was disappointed that the straps weren’t longer. I thought I wouldn’t be able to carry it over my shoulder, but I can. The straps are just long enough and it keeps me from stuffing it too much and wrenching my shoulder.

I searched their site for quite a while. You can find just about anything you want to wear, either in clothing or bags. Visit their About Page to learn more and then do some shopping!

Libby Blumberg

www.mamagonewild.wordpress.com www.ohbabee.wordpress.com Libby is a SAHM with one daughter, Emma, and husband, Jeff. She is a blogger, business owner, and active community member in the Town of Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, FL.