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Book Review for Olivia by Julie Wright

Posted on March 4, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

I found the book “Olivia” by Julie Wright to be well written, intriguing, and emotional. Olivia is book one in a four book series called “the Newport Ladies Book Club”. This series was written as a celebration of womanhood, motherhood and the friendship and love that we can offer each other, especially in times of trial and despair.

The book starts out describing Olivia, her family members and her personal struggles as a mother and wife. She decides to join a book club to help her see the good in something in her life. I liked how the other characters that will be in future books were introduced through the ladies book club. The women get to know each other thru monthly meetings. I found it interesting that most of the women were not willing to open up and share their personal struggles and demons except when one woman individually sought out another woman to help her. I think this demonstrates how important it is to not judge someone on the outside thinking their life is perfect, but to get to know them first. When we serve others unselfishly, we help ourselves as well!

I could personally relate to a lot of Oliva’s inner turmoil and struggles with her relationship to her husband and children. I noticed that when Olivia decided to think about all the negative things about her spouse, that caused her more turmoil and anger. However, when she decided to start thinking about all the things he had done for her over the years and how she could help him and their relationship, her attitude seemed to improve and she had more hope in their future. I think that this is an important attitude that everyone should remember in any relationship.

I am looking forward to more books from “the Newport Ladies Book Club” in the upcoming year, especially so I can know what happens between Olivia and her husband.

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Olivia Book Release!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

UTAH FRIENDS:
Help us spread the word about the OLIVIA launch party!

Party Details:

Come to the Fort Union Deseret Book store on Saturday, February 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

Please click on the blog for additional details:

http://thenewportladiesbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/02/contest-spread-word.html?showComment=1329419648248#c2484772551078609996

I was mailed this book last week, so be looking for a book review in the next week or two about it. There will be 4 books by 4 authors in this series-to be released all this year!
Book one is called:

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Love is in the air!! Missy’s Bits Chocolate Valentine!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

Well, its getting close to Valentines Day and I wanted to share a couple love layouts I did a couple weeks ago. I was so pleased that Missy’s Bits picked me to preview her new kit called “Chocolate Valentine”. It can be found here: http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=MBMS-CP-1201-11098
I loved using this kit!!! I’m not a big fan honestly of Valentine’s Day but I enjoyed making romantic and fun layouts using the pink, brown and red colors as well as the chocolate letters-yummy!! 😉
I think the price is great for all the papers and embellishments that come with this kit. I especially loved the flowers!
As you can see from my layouts below, I didn’t just use this kit for a “couples/love” page. I can always make a kit work with using pictures of my precious boys!!

If you go to “Missys Bits” facebook page, she has a SUPER CUTE FREEBIE she posted on Feb 5th-the link is on her facebook page-of Love coupons that one of her CT members created using this kit. great free idea for someone you love!

All you have to do is download, extract the files, select what coupons you want to print and voila! There are several coupons to choose from and I personally printed off several to give to my husband-shhhh!! dont tell him though!! 🙂
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!!

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new tropical shakeology flavor!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

THE NEWEST SHAKEOLOGY FLAVOR WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER ON FEBRUARY 14!! I CAN’T WAIT TO GET MY SHIPMENT OF IT IN MARCH!!
I still have a couple samples of the greenberry and chocolate if anyone is serious with wanting to try it. You can order this product directly from my website at: www.myshakeology.com/rdevaughn

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Labels etc I can make with MyMemories Software!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

We’ve been moving things around in our playroom and unpacking toddler toys this week. I love to organize and label things, but instead of hand writing with a sharpie on a piece of paper; I decided to go all out and make labels using My Memories software!!
I began by selecting my size-I choose landscape, then 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
For all 3 label backgrounds, I used the kit “Fun & Games” by StoryRock.
I went very basic with these labels and the font-no frills-because I want my 19 month old to start identifying colors, letters & words. Basically I wanted these labels very easy to read.
For the Puzzles label I used the shape option to make puzzle pieces, then filled it in with the “Fun & Games” paper.
For the little people & animals I used the embellishments from “Country Boy” by Marie H Designs.
For the cars, trucks & buses label I used the embellishments from “Boy’s Toys” by CatDesignz.

When I was done, I printed them off on white cardstock so they would be thick and then trimmed around the edges.

Next I laminated the labels with contact paper.

Then I trimmed off the extra contact paper and taped the labels to the front of my sterilite toy bins. I know the tape doesnt look very nice around the label, but honestly I felt like if I put the tape on the under part of the label so it wouldn’t show, the baby would just tear it off! lol-I have to always be one step ahead of him!!

The Final product-ta da!! So easy-seriously! You should try it!

I also made a chart for my 10 year old to put on the fridge to help remind him about our family play rules. The sky’s the limit with using this mymemories software!! (Remember if you want to purchase this amazing product-use my special code on the right of the blog screen to save $10!!)