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When to stretch your muscles

Posted on June 13, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

Here are my latest stretching videos on youtube:

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Fit Physical Activity into your everyday life!

Posted on June 10, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

MAKE IT A PRIORITY
*Remember that being active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve your health.

MAKE IT EASY
*You are more likely to exercise if it’s a convenient part of your day. Try being active first thing in the morning before you get too busy. Join a local gym or senior center that’s close to home.

MAKE IT SOCIAL
*Many people agree that an exercise buddy keeps them going and gives them the added benefit of emotional support. Consider starting a walking club with friends or an exercise class at your local library.

MAKE IT FUN
*Do activities you enjoy to make exercise more fun.

MAKE IT HAPPEN
*Plan to be active in many places and in many ways. Be realistic and specific about your goals. Make a weekly workout schedule.

I have LOTS of workouts on my youtube channel if you need workout ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/@RachelDeVaughn/videos

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“Loving the Rancher’s Children” by Mindy Obenhaus

Posted on May 24, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

Loving the Rancher's Children JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Loving the Rancher’s Children by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Loving the Rancher’s Children

Series: Hope Crossing #3

Author: Mindy Obenhaus

Publisher: Love Inspired Books

Release Date: May 23, 2023

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

A short-term solution

Could lead to long-term love

When Alli Krenek returns to her hometown, she’s surprised to find herself agreeing to become a nanny to Jake Walker’s children. Seventeen years ago, Jake betrayed Alli’s trust, and she’s avoided him ever since. But the more time she spends with Jake, the more his two little ones melt her heart and Alli begins to see the man Jake has become. Is this their chance to finally heal old wounds?

More Books in this Series

MY REVIEW

Another beautiful story about love, forgiveness and family in Hope Crossing!

I absolutely loved the main character Alli and her parents; Jake and his two children Connor and Maddie; and Jake’s mom. I loved the close knit family of both Jake and Alli’s extended family and long standing friendship.

It was fun reading about Jake’s farm and everything that goes into taking care of it and Alli’s nanny position with taking care of the two kids and house as she grew into that role. I could relate to Alli’s passion for learning, reading and teaching kids. I feel like we would have been best friends.

I read this book in one night because I really enjoyed the story flow and characters – I felt like I was sitting right there alongside them. Definitely a book I would read again!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Mindy Obenhaus

Award-winning author Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching the Hallmark Channel.

Connect with Mindy by visiting MindyObenhaus.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Loving the Rancher’s Children and $20 Amazon gift card!

Loving the Rancher's Children JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight May 24, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on May 31, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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Tracking the Tiny Target (Love Inspired Suspense) by Connie Queen

Posted on May 23, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

Catching a kidnapper takes teamwork…and a K-9’s help.

When a three-year-old boy is kidnapped, deputy sheriff Chandler Murphy and his search-and-rescue K-9 partner are on the case. And when the child’s mother, Bristol Delaney, insists on helping, he can’t turn her away. But someone is dead set on stopping the investigation. Can Chandler guarantee Bristol’s safety and rescue the missing child before the trail goes cold?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

MY REVIEW:
Bristol is on the run trying to track down her young son Spencer and his kidnapper. She’s joined by Chandler and his working k9 named Tucker. This story had a whirlwind of action and drama from beginning to end as Bristol uncovers more unsavory details about her ex-husband Rex’s illegal dealings.

I enjoyed reading this clean suspense, steady action story with its likable characters. I really enjoy reading Love Inspired Suspense stories with K9 hero’s! I can’t wait to read more by this author-highly recommend this book!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author
Connie Queen spent her life in Texas where she met and married her high-school sweetheart. Together they’ve raised eight children and are enjoying their grandchildren. As a child, Connie remembers her mom and sisters reading, but she preferred to be outside. It wasn’t until later, she found the joy of being whisked away into another world. Today she resides in Texas with her husband, and Murphy, her great Dane, where she’s working on her next suspense.

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“26 Below” by Kimberley Woodhouse

Posted on May 19, 2023 by EmpowerMoms

26 Below JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for 26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: 26 Below

Series: Alaskan Cyber Hunters #1

Author: Kimberley Woodhouse

Publisher: ‎ Kregel Publications

Release Date: April 4, 2023

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

“A THRILL RIDE . . . AS CURRENT AS TODAY’S FRONT-PAGE NEWS!” –Colleen Coble, USA Today best-selling author

A curse.

A killer.

A chill in the air.

Temps are dropping and time is running out.

In her new role as Emergency Operations Center director for Fairbanks, Alaska, Darcie Phillips prevents disasters. But none of her training can prepare her for the terror that’s coming.

As a cybersecurity specialist, Jason Myers is determined to ferret out any threats to the town he now calls home–and that includes his reckless brother and his ecoterrorist friends.

When an old woman’s wild prediction–widespread destruction as soon as the Fairbanks temperature falls to 26 below–hits national headlines, neither Darcie nor Jason sees a real risk to anything but tourism.

Then the bodies start dropping.

Darcie is relying on her experience and intelligence to stop a killer; Jason is relying on God to guide the way. But they’ll have to work together to find the truth and prevent their Alaskan town from becoming a city of nightmares.

“An action-packed page-turner that . . . blew me away. If you like stories of intrigue, action, romance, and biblical hope, this is the story for you.” –Tracie Peterson, ECPA and USA Today best-selling author

MY REVIEW

It took me several chapters to really get into the book because it kept alternating POV between the “bad guy”, Natalie, Jason and Darcie; so I kept getting confused. Once I figured out who was one and what was going on, I enjoyed the steady pace story line.

Darcie, Jason and the team are trying to figure out if crazy lady Natalie’s claims are true that bad things will happen once their town in Alaska reaches negative 26.

Clean, steady realistic drama with interesting characters. I’m glad I kept reading even though it took me a while to really get into it. The story ended with a cliff hanger so I’ll definitely be back for book 2!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Kimberley Woodhouse

Kimberley Woodhouse is the best-selling author of more than thirty books and novellas, including A Deep Divide, Bridge of Gold, and The Mayflower Bride, as well as the coauthor of the Heart of Alaska series with Tracie Peterson. Kimberley’s writing has earned a Carol Award, the Christian Market Novel of the Year, the Holt Medallion, and many others. A proud former resident of Alaska, she now makes her home in the Pennsylvania Poconos.

Connect with Kimberley by visiting kimberleywoodhouse.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 15, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 22, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US Amazon accounts only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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