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		<title>REVIEW: My Monster Burrufu by Alberto Corral</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: My Monster Burrufu Author: Alberto Corral Illustrator: Alessandra Sorrentino Pages: 102 Synopsis: (Taken from Amazon.com) Seven-year-old Olivia has just moved to a new house — the same house where a lonely monster named Burrufu lives hidden in a secret attic. One night, unable to resist the smell of delicious cookies, Burrufu sneaks out and [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Title</strong>: My Monster Burrufu<br />
<strong>Author</strong>: Alberto Corral<br />
<strong>Illustrator</strong>: Alessandra Sorrentino<br />
<strong>Pages</strong>: 102<br />
<span class="rating"><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span></span></p>
<p><strong>Synopsis</strong>: (<em>Taken from Amazon.com</em>) Seven-year-old Olivia has just moved to a new house — the same house where a lonely monster named Burrufu lives hidden in a secret attic. One night, unable to resist the smell of delicious cookies, Burrufu sneaks out and is discovered by Olivia. The two soon learn that you can find friendship in the most unexpected places. &#8216;My Monster Burrufu&#8217; is a story of overcoming fear, a curse, and a most unusual monster who learns from a little girl how to trust his heart.</p>
<p>Review: I found <em>My Monster Burrufu</em> to be a cute short story of a little girl, who in a way, reminds me a bit of my Carli. She is outgoing and friendly and has a ton of energy. But most importantly, she pays no attention to society standards of &#8220;normal&#8221; and will befriend just about anyone who needs a friend.</p>
<p>Burrufu is a monster that is used to being an outcast and so therefore hides in the attic, writing novels to pass the time. He hates rejection and more than that, he hates the idea that he scares people. So when Olivia finds him, he doesn&#8217;t really know how to react. Naturally, defensive. He didn&#8217;t want to be hurt!</p>
<p>Although the book was a bit simplistic in writing, it definitely has a great message and would make a good read aloud. The book says that it is good for ages 9 and up, but I think it is more appropriate for ages 6-9. If you&#8217;re a teacher or a parent looking for a good read aloud; a book during quiet time, or bed time, then I do recommend <em>My Monster Burrufu</em>. It&#8217;ll open the lines of communication and help children learn about the importance of tolerance and acceptance. </p>
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		<title>SCENTSY: Join the Scentsy-Love Bandwagon [*GIVEAWAY*]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PLEASE tell me you have heard of Scentsy? No? Well, Scentsy is all sorts of awesome and I am kicking myself for not jumping on the bandwagon earlier. After my best friend, Blair, started talking about the product and all the scents she wanted to get, I started to pay more attention. She threw a [...]]]></description>
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<p>PLEASE tell me you have heard of <strong>Scentsy</strong>?</p>
<p>No?</p>
<p>Well, <strong>Scentsy is all sorts of awesome</strong> and I am kicking myself for not jumping on the bandwagon earlier.</p>
<p>After my best friend, Blair, started talking about the product and all the scents she wanted to get, I started to pay more attention. She threw a party and I decided, I&#8217;ll walk the plank into the unknown and try out Scentsy.</p>
<p>Scentsy is a plug-in wickless candle. When you plugin a Scentsy warmer, it uses a low wattage lightbulb to illuminate the warmer, and warm the melting dish. Usually in the melting dish you would have 1-2 cubes from a scent bar of your choice. The deliciously scented soy wax melts fairly quickly and fills the room (about 200sq feet) of an amazing, mouth watering, smile-inducing scent.</p>
<p>Mmm&#8230; is your nose begging you, yet?</p>
<p>I ended up purchasing the <strong><a title="Graphite Mid-Sized Scentsy Warmer" href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy/ProductDetails/MSW-GRPH">Graphite Mid-Sized Scentsy Warmer</a></strong>, along with 3 scents to try out:</p>
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<li><a href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy/ProductDetails/SB-PMW">Pumpkin Marshmellow</a> - Sticky, sweet marshmallow spooned onto fresh-baked pumpkin and wrapped in a graham cracker crust.</li>
<li><a href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy/ProductDetails/SB-CBR">Cinnamon Bear </a>- Crisp, spicy cinnamon, reminiscent of Red Hots candy with a touch of cloves.</li>
<li><a href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy/ProductDetails/SB-PPG">Perfectly Pomegranate</a> - Dark and juicy pomegranate with a sweet berry finish; this is a classic.</li>
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<p><a href="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Full-size-and-wall-plus-in-warmers-plus-bars.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6981" title="Full size and wall plus in warmers plus bars" src="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Full-size-and-wall-plus-in-warmers-plus-bars.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a>I eagerly awaited my package and when it arrived, I was impressed that my soy wax scents came sheltered with dry ice! I immediately smelled them and they smelt soooo good. I was surprised just how heavenly they smelled&#8211; and just as described, if not better!</p>
<p>The first one I tried was the Cinnamon Bear, as I am a huge huge fan of the apple-cinnamon type smell. When Scentsy describes it as resembling Red Hots candy, they weren&#8217;t kidding. It smells EXACTLY like Red Hots. A few hours later, I turned off my warmer and tried to pour the wax back into the bar holder, as instructed. That <em>sooo</em> was not happening.</p>
<p>I found that placing the warmer in the freezer for about an hour (until dry and cold) and then taking it out, turning it over, and tapping it &#8212; quickly releases the melted wax from the melting dish. I place the scent into a plastic bag for later use and move on.</p>
<p>Pumpkin Marshmallow. Oh <em>YUM</em>. Freaking A, it&#8217;s so yummy! I could go ON AND ON about how much I loved my Scentsy Warmer and the 3 bars I had purchased, but you get the idea; I love it but let&#8217;s move on with the show.</p>
<h1>PURCHASE</h1>
<p>Scentsy is not sold in stores. Sure, you can get Scentsy wannabes, but you&#8217;d be missing out on the high quality products and scents (as well as costumer service) that you get when purchasing through an Official Scentsy Consultant.</p>
<p>I am hosting my VERY OWN Scentsy party and <em>EVERYONE</em> is invited. It&#8217;s online, of course!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a title="SCENTSY: Well-Read Reviews Party" href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=57085480">CLICK HERE TO ORDER</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Make sure you are purchasing under Well-Read Reviews: Allison Vaughn. As your host, it helps me earn more Scentsy products! If you are interested in hosting your own Scentsy Party, feel free to contact the consultant, my friend, Melissa Perez.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">TIP FOR ORDERING</h1>
<p style="text-align: left;">Check out the &#8220;<a title="Combine and Save" href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy/Collection/464">Combine and Save</a>&#8221; page for custom Scentsy packages. You end up saving quite a bit that way.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">REMEMBER</h1>
<p style="text-align: left;">Please remember to let Melissa Perez know that you are purchasing through the <strong><a title="Well-Read Reviews Party" href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=57085480">Well-Read Reviews party</a></strong>. Don&#8217;t forget! <img src='http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now, the part you are probably REALLY waiting for.. (It&#8217;s okay to admit it.. You&#8217;re here for the giveaway!)</p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">WIN THE SCENTSY GIVEAWAY</h1>
<p style="text-align: left;">Up for grabs is the 2011 Limited Edition Full-Sized Warmer, titled Snow Day (as seen above). Snag it while it&#8217;s hot (and the weather is cold!). It retails for $<em>35</em>. Most limited edition Scentsy warmers go for about $60+ on eBay after they are discontinued. SUCH a deal! Plus, this one is FREE. <img src='http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>To enter:</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>MANDATORY</strong>:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Leave a comment with your contact email. This is needed in case you win. If your entry is selected and we have no way of contacting you, then we have no choice but to draw again. (1 point)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>OPTIONAL:</strong></p>
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<li>Comment: If you could choose 3 scents, what would you choose and why? (3 points)</li>
<li>Subscribe to <a title="Scentsy Newsletter" href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Newsletter">Melissa&#8217;s Newsletter</a> (2 points)</li>
<li>&#8220;Like&#8221; <a title="Scentsy is on Facebook!" href="https://www.facebook.com/buyscentsyproducts">Melissa&#8217;s Independent Consultant Page on Facebook</a> (2 points)</li>
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<li>Subscribe to my RSS Feed (2 points)</li>
<li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/wellreadreviews">Well-Read Reviews on Twitter</a> (2 points)</li>
<li>Tweet about this giveaway using the phrase (2points): <em>Win the Limited Edition Snow Day Scentsy Warmer <a href="http://twitter.com/WellReadReviews" target="_blank">@WellReadReviews</a> # http://tinyurl.com/3mrgnkw </em>*Tweet up to 3x per day!</li>
<li>Tweet about my Scentsy Party using the phrase (3 points): Need Scentsy? Get your wickless candle through <a href="http://twitter.com/WellReadReviews" target="_blank">@WellReadReviews</a> now! http://tinyurl.com/3s995px *Tweet up to 3x per day!</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://melissaperez.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=57085480">Purchase Scentsy through my party</a>!</strong> For every $5 you spend, you will earn .. (4 points) Just make sure to include your order# for verification!</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>Runs October 19th 2011 &#8211; Nov. 9th 2011</em></div>
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		<title>KidFresh: Guiltless for parents and yummy for kids!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I may have been watching too much Yo Gabba Gabba &#8212; but I look at this Kid Fresh Quessadillaand can imagine it saying, &#8220;I want to go to the party; the party in your tummy! Yummy, Yummy!&#8221; No, seriously &#8212; it&#8217;s that good. The family and I were doing our usual weekly grocery shopping in [...]]]></description>
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<p>I may have been watching too much Yo Gabba Gabba &#8212; but I look at this <strong><a title="Kid Fresh Quesadillas" href="http://www.kidfresh.com/our-products/muy-cheesy-quesadillas/">Kid Fresh Quessadilla</a></strong>and can imagine it saying, &#8220;I want to go to the party; the party in your tummy! Yummy, Yummy!&#8221;</p>
<p>No, seriously &#8212; it&#8217;s that good.</p>
<p>The family and I were doing our usual weekly grocery shopping in Publix when I was looking in the frozen food meal section (for myself). The bright green packaging stood out to me. <em>What is this?</em> I had never seen it before! Forrest wanted to keep going but I couldn&#8217;t get my eyes off the brightly colored packaging. While it was meant to attract the kids, it sure did a great job of attracting my attention.</p>
<p><a href="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kidfresh-kid-1.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6952" title="kidfresh-kid-1" src="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kidfresh-kid-1.gif" alt="" width="202" height="242" /></a>I grabbed a box of the <a href="http://www.kidfresh.com/our-products/muy-cheesy-quesadillas/">cheesy quesadillas</a>. One of the first things I notice is that there is a small graphic on the cover indicating hidden veggies. I immediately flip it over to the back where the ingredients are listed &#8212; carrots. Hmmm.</p>
<p>So we leave with some of the quesadillas and the Wagon Wheels Mac and Cheese. I can&#8217;t wait to try it out for lunch, the following day. Now, as Carli is pretty impatient (as most 3 year olds), I was quite happy that the time was limited to just 5 minutes.</p>
<p>Before handing it to her, I try a bite. Oh, <em>wow</em>. I try another, before I can hear the inevitable whining from Carli. &#8220;Mommy, I want my mac and cheese, please!&#8221; So I give it to her, reluctantly. I want it. But, I know it&#8217;s for Carli so I resist my own temptation.</p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t like other kid&#8217;s macs and cheese. It was <em>real</em> cheese. Honestly, I couldn&#8217;t tell there were carrots in it. They did some amazing hiding of the veggies.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a parent, who wants something to quickly serve their children (who may lean towards being a little picky) then I definitely recommend the KidFresh line. We have only tried the two, here, and they were a huge success! Can&#8217;t wait to taste &#8212; er &#8212; I mean give <em>CARLI</em> the other lunches.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s just say, we are <em>both</em> impressed!</p>
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		<title>BOVER BAGS: Move on over for Bover! #PackNPlay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have had a child, you know how important a pack &#8216;n play is for travel. It&#8217;s your makeshift play area, crib, gate all-in-one. However lugging one around isn&#8217;t necessarily the easiest. My pack &#8216;n play goes with me almost everywhere. Because we are in the middle of moving I have had to go [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_6920" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/9264_5812_2011_07_29_10_46_29.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6920 " title="9264_5812_2011_07_29_10_46_29" src="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/9264_5812_2011_07_29_10_46_29-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Bover Bags in a variety of patterns!</p></div>
<p>If you have had a child, you know how important a pack &#8216;n play is for travel. It&#8217;s your makeshift play area, crib, gate all-in-one. However lugging one around isn&#8217;t necessarily the easiest.</p>
<p>My pack &#8216;n play goes with me almost everywhere. Because we are in the middle of moving I have had to go over to the old apartment more than once to pack and bring things to our new home (all while having my two young ones with me.) When I don&#8217;t have my baby gates, or the big toys &#8212; or anywhere truly safe for my kids to be while I pack, my pack &#8216;n play is a necessity. But it sure is a pain taking it places!</p>
<p>Then I discovered the <strong><a title="BOVER BAG" href="http://boverbags.com">BOVER BAG</a>.</strong> It&#8217;s so incredibly easy you&#8217;ll wonder where it&#8217;s been your entire life. <img src='http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Bover  Bag" src="http://boverbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wegif_large1.gif" alt="" width="500" height="333" /><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#39;s so easy!</p></div>
<p>I picked out the <strong><a href="http://boverbags.com/shop/colleen/">Bover Bag in the Colleen</a></strong> (black and white) damask pattern as damask is simply my favorite! When it arrived, I was suprised how hardy and well made it was. Although it is a little difficult to tell in the pictures, the outer material was a quilted cotton and it was lined with a shiny satin material which feels soft against the skin. For a minute, I was almost jealous of my pack &#8216;n play.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.boverbag.com">Bover Bags</a> are made to withold a little abuse, that&#8217;s for sure. My pack &#8216;n play is HEAVY, but my Bover Bag feels like it was made especially for my pack &#8216;n play!</p>
<p>The great thing about this bag is that you don&#8217;t have to use it just for pack &#8216;n play purposes. In fact, it has many uses! I even tried putting my <a href="http://www.boverbag.com">photography equipment</a> (my stands) in the pouch and it worked just wonderfully, making carrying them around a breeze! Other uses include:</p>
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<li>Children’s toys</li>
<li>Luggage</li>
<li>Laundry</li>
<li>Beach gear</li>
<li>Sports equipment</li>
<li>Extra storage</li>
<li>Really big purses</li>
</ul>
<p>Personally, I think the Bover Bag would make a <strong><a href="http://www.boverbag.com">great gift for a loved one going to college</a></strong>. I am sure they would find a use for it; whether as a laundry bag, or a travel bag when they come home to visit. The patterns and materials used are trendy and up to date, so they are actually really cool to be seen with.</p>
<p>Bover Bags start at only $75. They have multiple uses and make great gifts! I am really happy with my bag and I have no doubt that you will be, too!</p>
<p>I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM20af5276ab9207610e392aba94a17e19">Tomoson.com</a>. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.</p>
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		<title>The Sunshine Dress Pattern REVIEW &amp; GIVEAWAY. (Ends 9/02)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love to sew. I started sewing when Carli was about 9 months old. I taught myself on my old $100 Brother machine. I started with sewing squares and I moved up to cloth diapers and eventually ventured onto children&#8217;s clothing. I can tell you one thing &#8212; there is nothing more self satisfying then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div id="attachment_6792" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_0172editedweb.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6792" title="IMG_0172editedweb" src="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_0172editedweb-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Sunshine Dress (Pattern) by Monique Daley</p></div>
<p>I<em> love</em> to sew. I started sewing when Carli was about 9 months old. I taught myself on my old $100 <a title="Brother International" href="http://www.brother-usa.com/">Brother</a> machine. I started with sewing squares and I moved up to cloth diapers and eventually ventured onto children&#8217;s clothing. I can tell you one thing &#8212; there is nothing more self satisfying then making something by hand for your children that they love.</p>
<p>Before I started sewing clothes, I was really intimidated by the idea. I still am, to some extent, so I need something that was really easy and quick. I needed it easy so I wouldn&#8217;t get discouraged and anything that took a long time to make would prevent me from making more of the same item.<a title="The Sunshine Dress Pattern" href="http://sewmeagarden.com/sunshine/"> The Sunshine Dress</a>, a pattern designed by Monique Daley, embodies all that is great about making your own kid&#8217;s clothing. It&#8217;s easy, it&#8217;s quick, and oh <em>so</em> cute!</p>
<p>From start to finish the dress took maybe an HOUR out of my time to do. Just an hour. I was pleasantly surprised and Carli was very eager to try it on. Here are some things to consider when sewing up your own Sunshine Dress.</p>
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<blockquote><p>1. Use a VERY stretchy fabric. I used a jersey but it wasn&#8217;t stretchy enough and contributed to size discrepancies that I faced.  Carli is a petite one and most size 3Ts are big on her. However I found it to be a bit snug. I think this is due in part to my fabric selection, however. I also used the same fabric around the neckline and it did not fit over her head. The neckline was too small for her so I had to cut it and add a hoop and button in order to accommodate her &#8212; uhh &#8212; big head. <img src='http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  I haven&#8217;t tried with any other fabric but when in doubt &#8212; size up.</p>
<p>2. If you are going to hem the dress, you may want to make some bloomers underneath as it is a bit short,or just use the length of the next size up to add some length to the dress. Or you can use your serger to make a tight edge (rolled hem, I think it&#8217;s called) and not hem at all.</p></blockquote>
<p>I really liked that the Sunshine Dress was so easily customizable. The pattern comes with two options, short-sleeved and long-sleeved but Monique has set it up to make it very easy to modify to your own needs. As I live in Florida, I wanted something really cool for Carli to wear so I simply modified it to be sleeveless.</p>
<p>I really do not know why I was so intimidated to make this dress. It truly was easy and would make for a wonderful project for an advanced beginner.</p>
<h4>Purchase</h4>
<p>You can purchase your VERY own pattern from <a title="Sew Me a Garden" href="http://sewmeagarden.com/sunshine/index.shtml">Sew Me a Garden</a> for just $9.95 and now you can get a discount by<a title="Well-Read Reviews Discount" href="http://www.sewmeagarden.com/sunshine/WellReadReviews2011.shtml"> CLICKING HERE</a>, a discount made especially for Well-Read Review readers! So for a limited time, you can get $2 off the Sunshine Dress pattern!</p>
<h4>More Pictures</h4>
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<p>What you are winning:  A FREE Sunshine Dress pattern to a very lucky reader!</p>
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<h4>Note:</h4>
<p>If you have purchased the pattern (because you just couldn&#8217;t wait) then Monique will refund you OR you can select from her other wonderful patterns, like my personal favorite &#8212; <strong><a title="Cloth Diaper Pattern" href="http://www.trimsies.com/shop.shtml">Trimsies Cloth Diaper Pattern</a></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>8/22/2011 until 09/02/2011</em></p>
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		<title>REVIEW: Huber Hill and the Dead Man&#8217;s Treasure (Book &amp; Gold Coin Giveaway!)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Book Trailer Welcome to one of the stops on the Huber Hill and the Dead Man&#8217;s Treasure book tour. Info Title: Huber Hill and the Dead Man&#8217;s Treasure Author: B.K. Bostick ISBN:978-1599559117 Pages: 288 Review: Synopsis: When his grandfather dies, Huber Hill is devastated&#8212;until he opens Grandpa Nick&#8217;s mysterious box. An old gold coin and [...]]]></description>
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<h4>Info</h4>
<p><strong>Title</strong>: Huber Hill and the Dead Man&#8217;s Treasure<br />
<strong>Author:</strong> B.K. Bostick<br />
<strong>ISBN:</strong>978-1599559117<br />
<strong>Pages:</strong> 288<br />
<strong>Review:</strong> <span class="rating"><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span></span></p>
<h4>Synopsis:</h4>
<p>When his grandfather dies, Huber Hill is devastated&#8212;until he opens Grandpa Nick&#8217;s mysterious box. An old gold coin and directions to a hidden Spanish treasure send him and his friends off on an mind-blowing adventure, but he&#8217;s not the only one on the hunt. Filled with dangerous animals and cryptic puzzles, this book will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page.</p>
<h4>Review:</h4>
<p>Something I really remember as a child is watching movies or reading books that really, truly, took me on an adventure. A good book takes you out of your body and enters you into a world that you&#8217;ve never known; a means of escape from the mundane existence of work, school, work, and school. I found that in <a href="http://www.deadmanstreasure.com">Huber Hill and the Dead Man&#8217;s Treasure</a>. </p>
<p>We meet Huber (meanly nicknamed &#8220;Puber&#8221; by the middle school bully, Scott) and his twin sister, Hannah. While Hannah is the golden child, Huber has a hard time finding acceptance in his own home and at school. The internal turmoil Huber must have felt really touched me. Although he was very strong and just let things slide off, &#8220;Like water off a duck&#8217;s back&#8221;, I still felt so incredibly sorry for him. I also liked Huber from the very start. It&#8217;s kind of hard not to.</p>
<p>I think Huber Hill and the Dead Man&#8217;s Treasure would be a great book to read with your child. It&#8217;s so adventurous that I believe it&#8217;ll really encourage reading! I could just imagine laying in bed with my daughter when she&#8217;s about 7 or 8 and reading a chapter a night. As I close the book, she looks up at me and begs me to read more. Any novel that would be a great read to read with my child, and not just finish in one night, is a necessity. </p>
<p>If you enjoy adventures and if you were a big time Goonies fan, then I really recommend you pick up this novel. It&#8217;s adorable and addicting.</p>
<h4>Note from B.K. Bostick:</h4>
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		<title>Review &amp; GIVEAWAY: Melissa &amp; Doug Kid&#8217;s Trunki (Ends 8/19)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description: Taking a trip with Trixie (Pink Trunki) means the fun begins when packing! Your child will delight in tucking in favorite clothing and toys for a night at grandma’s or a family vacation. This is the ideal suitcase, full of child-friendly features for traveling or stay-cations! Educational Value: A great way to foster independence [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p><strong>Description</strong>:</p>
<p>Taking a trip with <a href="http://www.gummylump.com/p/TrunkiPinkKidsSuitcase/5401">Trixie</a> (Pink<a href="http://www.gummylump.com/f_s_search.php?keys=Trunki&amp;x=0&amp;y=0"> Trunki</a>) means the fun begins when packing! Your child will delight in tucking in favorite clothing and toys for a night at grandma’s or a family vacation.</p>
<p>This is the ideal suitcase, full of <strong><a href="http://www.gummylump.com">child-friendly</a></strong> features for traveling or stay-cations!</p>
<p>Educational Value: A great way to foster independence and self esteem in children. Your child will be able to pack his own things and pull his own <a href="http://www.gummylump.com/f_s_search.php?keys=Trunki&amp;x=0&amp;y=0">suitcase</a> along like the big people do!</p>
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<h4>Review:</h4>
<p>Check out Carli&#8217;s reaction when she discovers what is in the box sent from <a href="http://www.gummylump.com">GummyLump.com</a>. Please ignore the vacuum in the back. Having a 3 year old means vacuuming constantly. (I&#8217;m sure you know how it is..)</p>
<p><center><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZINKGphizt4" frameborder="0" width="560" height="349"></iframe></center><a href="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/b_5603.5401.2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6724" title="b_5603.5401.2" src="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/b_5603.5401.2-300x265.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="265" /></a>I can honestly say (as you can see) that Carli LOVED her <strong><a href="http://www.gummylump.com/f_s_search.php?keys=Trunki&amp;x=0&amp;y=0">Melissa &amp; Doug Trunki</a></strong>. At first she thought it was a car, which was fine as she could ride around on it. The Trunki is quite sturdy, made of a hard plastic. It is made especially for the loving &#8220;touch&#8221; of a child. <img src='http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>The Trunki comes with many stickers so that your child can personalize it. You can make it look like an animal or simply make a goofy face! Carli especially loved picking out which face stickers to use to personalize her own Trunki. There are also a few dozen travel patch stickers to place all over the suitcase. Even though I wanted to be very specific where the stickers went, I let Carli have at it. She really enjoyed applying all the stickers herself.</p>
<p>The few issues that I did have with the Trunki are small and once figured out it&#8217;s not a big deal. I felt that the side locks were a bit difficult to both install and to use, not making it incredibly child friendly. When trying to figure out how to correctly install and use the side locks, I sent them flying a few times. It was my husband who actually figured out how to correctly install them (I had one upside down) and use the side locks.</p>
<p>Also, although this won&#8217;t be an issue with an older child, my 3 year old liked taking off the stickers just as much as she enjoyed putting them on. So a warning for the young ones &#8212; don&#8217;t expect the stickers to be permanent. I actually think it may have lasted longer had I brushed some modge podge over it to seal the sticker to the surface. Again, it&#8217;s not a big deal.</p>
<p>My daughter has had her trunki for a while now and she still uses it for sleepovers at her Memaw &amp; Papa&#8217;s house. She frequently stays over as they are two of her most favorite people in the world so it&#8217;s great that she has a suitcase that she can pack herself and take with her. I also don&#8217;t have to worry about her destroying. It was made to withstand my daughter. That is for sure! Overall, I thought it was very cute and Carli just loves it. We will be using our Trunki for years to come!</p>
<h4>Win it!</h4>
<p>With your choice of a <a href="http://www.gummylump.com/f_s_search.php?keys=Trunki&amp;x=0&amp;y=0"><em>Melissa &amp; Doug Trunki</em> &amp; <em>matching Totebag and Saddlebag</em></a> sponsored by <a href="http://www.gummylump.com">GummyLump.com</a></p>
<p>To see the color options, please visit the <a href="http://www.gummylump.com/f_s_search.php?keys=Trunki&amp;x=0&amp;y=0">Trunki page on Gummylump.com</a>.</p>
<p>There is absolutely NO cost to enter. You simply just comment on this entry with your email and name. If you are a winner, I will email you at the email address provided. If you do not respond within 1 week of my email, the winner will be redrawn. Make sure you can receive emails from allison@wellreadreviews.com!</p>
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		<title>REVIEW: A Year Without Autumn by Liz Kessler (109)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: A Year Without Autumn Author: Liz Kessler Pages: 304 ISBN:978-0763655952 Rating: Purchase: [Hardcover] [eBook] Synopsis (Taken from Amazon.com) If you could see into the future &#8211; would you look? Jenni Green doesn&#8217;t have a choice. On her way to visit her best friend, Autumn, Jenni suddenly finds she&#8217;s been transported exactly one year forward [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Title:</strong> A Year Without Autumn<br />
<strong>Author:</strong> Liz Kessler<br />
<strong> </strong><strong>Pages:</strong> 304<br />
<strong>ISBN:</strong>978-0763655952<br />
<strong>Rating:</strong> <span class="rating"><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span></span><br />
<strong>Purchase</strong>: [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763655953/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wellreadrevi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=0763655953">Hardcover</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0763655953&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />] [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763655953/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wellreadrevi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=0763655953">eBook</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0763655953&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />]</p>
<h4>Synopsis</h4>
<p>(<em>Taken from Amazon.com</em>)</p>
<p>If you could see into the future &#8211; would you look? Jenni Green doesn&#8217;t have a choice. On her way to visit her best friend, Autumn, Jenni suddenly finds she&#8217;s been transported exactly one year forward in time. Now she discovers that in the year that&#8217;s gone by, tragedy has struck and her friendship with Autumn will never be the same again. But what caused the tragedy? How did Jenni skip a year? And can she find her way back to the past to try to change what lies ahead? With humour &#8211; and her customary light touch &#8211; the author of the EMILY WINDSNAP books plays a fascinating game with time, and explores the changes that take place in friendships and families in the aftermath of a disaster.</p>
<h4>Review</h4>
<p>I received a <em>Year Without Autumn</em>, thanks to <a title="Net Galley" href="http://www.netgalley.com">NetGalley.com</a> (<em>Love that site!</em>) This book is also the first that I have read by novelist Liz Kessler. Though, I can honestly say that it will not be the last. I thought the idea behind the novel, <em>A Year Without Autumn</em>, was pretty cool &#8212; time travel!</p>
<p>Jenni and her BFF Autumn are attached at the hip, so much so that they have near-by vacation time share homes that their families visit together every year. Though this year something very strange happens and Jenni goes to Autumn&#8217;s condo to meet up for their riding horses adventure only to discover that &#8212; Autumn doesn&#8217;t live there anymore. The strange thing is, Jenni just saw Autumn minutes before. What is going on?</p>
<p>Although the reader (i.e. me) makes sense of it early on, Jenni struggles with the ramifications of time traveling back and forth in the present and the future and making changes. Will knowing what the future holds help her save Autumn, or will it destroy her?</p>
<p>I found <em>A Year Without Autumn</em> to be a delightful tale mixing friendship and time travel. I would definitely recommend the book to pre-teen readers (and anyone, really, who enjoys a good time travel tale!) I can not wait to read something else by Liz Kessler.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am sitting here in bed, recovering from my surgery on Friday. While siting in bed with a laptop doesn&#8217;t seem all that special, it is. You see &#8212; for almost a year my Dell Inspiron laptop battery decided to quit on me. I am guessing it was a bit tired from overworking on the [...]]]></description>
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<p>I am sitting here in bed, recovering from my surgery on Friday. While siting in bed with a laptop doesn&#8217;t seem all that special, it is. You see &#8212; for almost a year my <a href="http://www.laptopbatterydepot.com/lbd/products/Dell/XPS">Dell Inspiron laptop battery</a> decided to quit on me. I am guessing it was a bit tired from overworking on the job. (Can&#8217;t say I blame it.) It no longer wished to charge &#8212; at <em>all</em>.</p>
<p>Not having a working laptop battery meant that I had to stay plugged into the wall and any time I moved my computer ever so slightly and the plug came lose from my computer, it would completely shut down. That was not an ideal situation when I was in the middle of responding to an email or writing a blog entry. Although I am pretty good about frequently saving my work, it takes a while for my computer to reboot and takes away valuable writing time. Even so, what good is a laptop if you can&#8217;t carry it with you?</p>
<p>When many people are faced with computer issues such as mine, they are told that to fix this issue they are going to have to completely replace their <a href="http://www.laptopbatterydepot.com">laptop batteries</a>. If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;ve looked into it and seen how pricy that can be. Many don&#8217;t want to spend so much replacing a battery when they can just get a whole new computer. However, as I was researching laptop battery replacements I discovered <a href="http://www.laptopbatterydepot.com">Laptop Battery Depot</a>. Surprisingly, their prices were absolutely affordable. The nagging feeling of possibly retiring my laptop began to dissipate as I started looking into Laptop Battery Depot.</p>
<p>My experience with <a href="http://www.laptopbatterydepot.com">Laptop Battery Depot</a> was truly an amazing one. Not only was it easy to figure out what model battery I needed to fix my computer via the website but their customer service was phenomenal. Together we confirmed exactly the <a href="http://www.laptopbatterydepot.com/lbd/products/Dell">Dell laptop battery</a> I needed for my older computer (just to make sure). My order was placed Friday afternoon and it arrived with the mail on Monday. I couldn&#8217;t believe how quickly my battery (and new charger) arrived.</p>
<p>Even though my computer is older (built in 2006), it almost feels brand new in regards to not feeling like a prisoner to the wall. Besides finding a laptop battery from a company that had great customer service and quick shipment, I also felt the batteries were incredibly affordable! The cost for my replacement battery was just $89.95, as opposed to over $100 in places around the web, including eBay! I even got a replacement charger for just $29.95. By far the best prices I&#8217;ve seen on the web!</p>
<p>So, if you are like me and feel that you&#8217;re a prisoner to your wall &#8212; check out Laptop Battery Depot. They have many other brands available including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Acer</li>
<li>Mac</li>
<li>Asus</li>
<li>Compaq</li>
<li>Dell</li>
<li>Gateway</li>
<li>HP</li>
<li>IBM</li>
<li>Sony</li>
<li>Toshiba</li>
</ul>
<p>You&#8217;ll find a great deal and you&#8217;ll be relieved of having to spend the extra money elsewhere &#8212; whether on an expensive new computer or an overpriced battery. If you want to find the best deal possible, then I definitely recommend <a href="http://www.laptopbatterydepot.com">Laptop Battery Depot</a>. They saved my computer and I am sure they will save yours, too.</p>
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		<title>Dishwasher and Laundry Safe Labels for Kids and Baby</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About Applied Labels (Taken from their website) Applied Labels™ are custom-printed, durable, dishwasher-safe labels. Apply them to a dry and clean surface. Handle the label by the edges to avoid contaminating the adhesive. Place the label and press very firmly, especially on the corners. Wait 24 hours before washing as bond strength builds with time. [...]]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_6518" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 325px"><a href="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/classic-rollover-up.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6518" title="classic-rollover-up" src="http://wellreadreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/classic-rollover-up.jpg" alt="" width="315" height="325" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Custom Labels </p></div>
<h4>About Applied Labels</h4>
<p>(<em>Taken from their website</em>)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.appliedlabels.com/kids-personalized-name-labels/classic.html">Applied Labels</a>™  are custom-printed, durable, dishwasher-safe labels. Apply them to a  dry and clean surface. Handle the label by the edges to avoid  contaminating the adhesive. Place the label and press very firmly,  especially on the corners. Wait 24 hours before washing as bond strength  builds with time.</p>
<p>Applied Labels™ are great for coats, sweaters and uniforms  with tags. They are not for use on underwear, socks or tagless T-shirts.</p>
<h4>What I thought</h4>
<p>I received custom labels for Carli a few months ago and I really wanted to give them a good run before giving my review. After all, they are supposed to be dishwasher and laundry safe! I had to make sure they were before I recommended a product.</p>
<p>The ordering process was incredibly easy. I was able to pick out her picture (I chose the ladybugs) and the font used. I was very impressed at the speed of order turn around and received my labels in under a week! The customer service answered all my questions and were incredibly professional and kind.</p>
<p>The best thing about these lables is that you can put the labels on almost anything!</p>
<ul>
<li>Sippy Cups (or Baby Bottles)</li>
<li>Shoes</li>
<li>School Supplies</li>
<li>Electron Gadgets/ Toys</li>
<li>Clothes</li>
<li>.. and more!</li>
</ul>
<p>I received a few sheets of the classic applied labels, which have a shiny waterproof finish and are easy to apply. Immediately I put a label on Carli&#8217;s Dora the Explorer sippy cup and awaited the first wash. Would it make it through the wash?</p>
<p>It sure did &#8212; and many washes thereafter without a single curl or sign of the stickiness diminishing. In my opinion the product itself is affordable and useful especially if your child needs to bring items to school or daycare and you want to ensure that the labels remain affixed. High quality labels, you won&#8217;t be disappointed!</p>
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