Review: Cottonelle Toliet Tissue and Flushable Wipes

As a member of Crowdtap, I was given the opportunity to try Cottonelle Toliet Tissue and also the Flushable Wipes. Both items are part of Cottonelle's Clean Care Campaign. I'm sure you've seen at least one of the Test Your Cleaning Logic commercials. Most of them are quite funny.

I was also given Cotonnelle Toliet Tissue and Cottonelle Flushable Wipes to give to friends. I gave one set to my neighbor Dawn and the other set to my neighbor Tracey. Both were very appreciative and couldn't wait to try them.

 

My family really likes the Cottonelle Flushable wipes, and I know I'll continue to buy them. They are the right size, shape, and don't smell funny. The other brand of flushable wipes we've tried, the family didn't like.

I haven't heard back from either Dawn or Tracey, but family emergencies have kept me away the last week or so.

Cottonelle is giving away 4 $10,000 bathroom makeovers, and go HERE to enter. I hope someone I know wins, and boy this would be a great win for me. Our master bathroom does need some serious help.

Book Review: That Summer by Jo Huddleston

As a member of the Chistian Women Affiliate (CWA) I'm given the opportunity to read and review books. I was given a hard copy of That Summer by Jo Huddleston, which is the first book in the Caney Creek Series. Book #2 and book #3 are scheduled to release in April 2013 and September 2013, respectively. The opinions of this review are strickly my own.

From the back of the book: The Great Depression brings devastation to the Southern Appalachians but love's triangle survives.

To escape his poppa’s physical abuse and their dirt-poor farm life, Jim flees to an imagined prosperous city life where he can make his own choices, ignoring God patiently knocking on his heart’s door. Settled in town, Jim strays from God and the way of faith his momma taught him. He meets a girl and loses his heart … and meets another girl and loses his willpower. Jim wrestles with social and moral dilemmas as he makes a choice beside Caney Creek that will alter the lives of five people.

The book begins in 1928 and continues on through the next 2 years. Then, the story picks up again 20 years later in 1950. I don't want to give away the plot or spoilers.

I have mixed feelings about this book, and I don't want to say it was 'bad' because it wasn't. I think the target audience is off somewhat, because I didn't feel like I was reading an adult book. It reads like a preteen/teen book...maybe for ages 11 - 14. There is nothing in That Summer that is objectionable, so it is appropiate for a younger reader. The writing style is simplistic yet very detailed...too detailed in places. The reader gets bogged down in the details as the bigger picture passes by. When I finally wanted to know some details, near the end of Part 1 of That Summer, they weren't there, leaving me frustrated.

Part 2 picks up the story of Jim and his family 20 years later, and I felt like I missed something in those 20 yrs. I had lots of questions that weren't answered, though I kept hoping they would be answered. Maybe I'm jumping the gun, and I'll get the answers in the next book.

I do like the whole historical context, and what it was like in the Southern Applachians at this time in our history. The author does a good job portraying life in a southern town during the late 1920's.

This is a Christain book, so God does play in important role throughout the book. In a way, God is an actual character in the book.

Overall, I'd rate the book 3 stars for an adult book but 4 stars for a preteen/teen book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Sword of the Spirit Publishing (November 2, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1939219035
• ISBN-13: 978-1939219039
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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What Are We Celebrating Today....

I saved my first post and then somehow I still lost it to the Gather gremlins. How annoying!!! I'm now tired and grumpy, so I'm done with the beginning of this post.

So...what are we celebrating today....

1). National Zucchini Bread Day: I love zucchini bread and Redbird makes some delicious bread. Why this day is zucchini bread day is beyond me, as the zucchini isn't usually ripe yet. I would think this holiday would be in July or August.

2). Lover's Day: This one isn't for affairs...sorry. It's just to give shy people that extra push towards True Love....

3). World Laboratory Day: I like this one, as I've spent a large amount of time in labs over the years. World Laboratory Day celebrates the place where great discoveries, inventions, and medical cures are born. It's also where mad scientists dwell...and yes, I know, I stepped in to that one. LOL.

4). Take a Chance Day: Life is full of risks, and today is the day to take a chance....gamble on something. As they say "Nothing ventured, nothing gained". Maybe this holiday is suppose to be celebrated in conjunction with Lover's Day? Take a risk and find your true love.

5). Talk Like Shakespeare Day: Oh, this could be fun! This holiday commemorates the 449th birthday of Shakespeare. There is even a website: http://www.talklikeshakespeare.org/ Here are some tips from the site.

Instead of you, say thou or thee(and instead of y’all, say ye).

1. Rhymed couplets are all the rage.
2. Men are Sirrah, ladies are Mistress, and your friends are all called Cousin.
3. Instead of cursing, try calling your tormenters jackanapes or canker-blossoms or poisonous bunch-back'd toads.
4. Don't waste time saying "it," just use the letter "t" (’tis, t’will, I’ll do’t).
5. Verse for lovers, prose for ruffians, songs for clowns.
6. When in doubt, add the letters "eth" to the end of verbs (he runneth, he trippeth, he falleth).
7. To add weight to your opinions, try starting them with methinks, mayhaps, in sooth or wherefore.
8. When wooing ladies: try comparing her to a summer's day. If that fails, say "Get thee to a nunnery!"
9. When wooing lads: try dressing up like a man. If that fails, throw him in the Tower, banish his friends and claim the throne.

6). World Book & Copyright Day: This holiday is a yearly event on 23 April, organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. It was celebrated for the first time on 23 April 1995. The day was probably picked due to Shakespeare's birthday.

7). World Book Night: Now this one is for me! is an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Each year on April 23, tens of thousands of people go out into their communities and give half a million free World Book Night paperbacks to light and non-readers. In 2012, World Book Night was celebrated in the U.S., the UK, Ireland, and Germany. For more information go HERE.

Have a good day!

Book Review: Tempting Cameron by Karen Erickson

was given a free e-copy of Tempting Cameron by Karen Erickson. The opinions about the book are all mine and were not influenced by anyone.
From Amazon:

The girl next door never looked so good...

For Cameron McKenzie, Chloe Dawson has always just been his younger sister Jane’s best friend—a pesky annoyance who followed him around and acted like he hung the moon. It isn’t until Jane’s wedding to her firefighter beau Chris that Chloe reappears in his life…and she isn’t pesky or annoying anymore. In fact, the beautiful Chloe tempts him beyond reason. But Cam knows he’s damaged goods—not nearly good enough for Lone Pine Lake’s resident good girl.

Chloe’s always dreamed of a future with the dark, brooding Cam, and after they share an explosive kiss, she wonders if her dream could be coming true. Cam’s never stuck around his hometown for long, though, so she makes him an offer: one sweet summer romance with no strings attached. This good girl’s ready for an adventure…one that just might end up lasting a lifetime.

Tempting Cameron is Karen Erickson's newest book and the second in the Lone Pine Lake series. I have not read the first book (but for some reason, I thought I had). The first book does NOT need to be read in order to enjoy Tempting Cameron.

Cameron McKenzie is home, a home he's avoided for a long time. He now has a few dark secrets he doesn't want know. Sweet Chloe is the 'girl next door' that pined for him for years but has grown up. There are times that I just wanted to smack Cameron, because he can be a royal jerk....to Chloe and his family. Other times, I feel bad for Cameron and wish him the best.

The book is definitely a very sweet romance (though Karen Erickson is known for her more steamy books). I don't want to give away too much of the plot, though it does follow the boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl formula. To me, it was a nice afternoon read where you can sigh as you close the book.

What Are We Celebrating Today -- April 7, 2013?

Yesterday was a catastophe of unfortunate events. First, Mike woke us up at 4:45 am., because he decided last minute to go turkey hunting. Ang and I then got a late start, but that wasn't a big deal. When I arrived at work, I found the gate padlocked shut. HUH??? Had to call my boss, and he called the principal of the school. She never answered nor called him back. Angela and I ended up having to carry EVERYTHING around the fence to a small gate that was opened. It was exhausting and very time consuming. Oh, then I noticed the portijohn we have had been tipped. It was probably kids, but it still made one huge mess. My day did not approve and I'm glad it's over.

So....what are we celebrating today....

1). National Beer Day: On April 7th, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Cullen-Harrison Act into law, ending the 13 year long prohibition of alcohol in the United States. So make a toast to FDR today! (I'm not a beer drinker, so I'll be skipping this one).

2). No Housework Day: No chores. No guilt. Let your dishes sit for a day and your laundry pile up. Just make sure to do something worthwhile with all your found time.... Unfortunately, I HAVE to have the kids get going on dishes, so I'm not mentioning this holiday to them at all....nope.

3). World Health Day: This holiday is sponsored by United Nation's World Health Organization (WHO), and World Health Day focuses upon a different health theme each year. It is an international event to emphasize and work on important health issues or problems, and many countries around the world participate. The theme this year is: High Blood Pressure. For more information go HERE.

4). International Beaver Day: April 7 was chosen as International Beaver Day because it is the birthday of the late Dorothy Richards of Little Falls, who studied beavers for 50 years. The beaver is one of the most important wild animals for a number of reasons. First, because they build dams and prevent flooding. And second, because beavers protect us from greenhouse gas emissions. "Beaver wetlands, like all wetlands, are the best ecosystem for storing carbon," said Sharon Brown, of Beavers, Wetlands, and Wildlife. "And if they are destroyed, carbon dioxide goes into the air and that's a dangerous greenhouse gas."



(hmm...I'm hoping Wolverine day is coming up. Let's go blue!)

5). International Snailpapers Day: My first thought when I saw this holiday was, "huh?", then it hit me. I knew what that meant. This is a holiday to celebrate hard-copy media. So, pick up a print newspaper today and read it today! Soon the printed newspaper will go the way of the horse and carriage....and I know a lot of us only pick up the Sunday paper for the coupons.

6). National Coffee Cake Day: This is a good one for a Sunday morning. The definition of a 'coffee cake' is just one served with coffee. That means almost any cake can be considered a coffee cake....just serve coffee with it. All different nationalities have their own versions of coffee cakes. Hmm...maybe I can figure out a gluten free one that tastes good.

If you find anything else to celebrate, just post it below. I hope you're having a peaceful Sunday.

What Are we Celebrating Today....

Another day of work. If I didn't need the money so bad, I'd be at Jurassic Park 3D. I do hope Mike and Christopher go.....I will be angry if they don't, as I could have given the passes away.

So...what are we celebrating....

1). I am in Control Day: On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt. Lots of confusion prevailed, and in the White House, then Secretary of State Alexander Haig was taken a little out of context when he said "I am in control here". Instead of focusing upon the entire statement, people and the press foscused upon these few words, so on that infamous day, I am in Control Day was born. So today, you are in control...take a deep breath and relax. Yeah, right...I never feel in control anymore.

2).National Doctors' Day :This holiday was created to show appreciation to your doctors. Doctors perform vital diagnosis, treatment and care for yourself and your family. Doctors' Day observances date back to March 30, 1933. It was started by Eudora Brown Almond of Winder, Ga., and marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery. On March 30, 1958, the United States House of Representatives adopted a resolution commemorating Doctors' Day. In 1990, the congress and the senate approved legislation establishing National Doctors Day. The resolution designating March 30 as National Doctors' Day was signed by President George Bush. So go and thank a doctor today! Dr. Madini, the father of one of Angela's friends, is doctor of the week this week!!!

3). Take a Walk in the Park Day:. This is an opportunity for exercise and relaxation. Are you stressed out? A walk in the park is just what the doctor ordered, as most of us find it calming and therapeutic.....a chance to study nature....or watch children play. I'll be at the park today working. I hope the weather cooperates, so you can celebrate this holiday today.

4). Pencil Day. This holiday is in celebration of the first patent on the modern pencil. Hymen Lipman was issued a patent in 1858 for a pencil with an eraser. March 30, 2013, marks the 155th anniversary of the modern pencil, and many participating libraries and businesses distribute free pencils in honor of this significant achievement. Use a pencil and celebrate today! Guess this one anyone can celebrate.

5). Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day: Yes, this one is a mouthful and a little odd. This is a day to honor all of those who did not jump ship, did not quit the same old job, or did not leave the same old relationship because things appeared to look better somewhere else. It was also created to inspire people to be happy with what they have, rather than selfish and greedy and envious of other people. I have to admit that the grass is truely bowner on my side of the fence right now....the neighbor's grass is soooo green already.

6). Turkey Neck Soup Day: Not my favorite food holiday so far. It's exactly what it says it is, a soup made from turkey necks. I don't even save the necks from our turkeys....

Have a wonderful Saturday. I hope to get a nap after work....and work on taxes...and finish filling Easter eggs for church.