Follow & Follow Up Friday (16)

Welcome back to another fun week of Follow Friday. It's a chance to share about the things I love and think you should take a quick look into. It's another week of showing love to some of my favorite bloggers:

Blogger to Show Some Love:

One of the first blogs I read when I started has got to be Lyn's Witch Blog, Everyday there was something on how to make your life more magickal. I was so excited for her when she started the Soul Path Tribe, where she has classes, books and plenty more discussions.  I was super proud to hear that she was up as a contestant for an award from About.com. I have made it my mission to vote for her and get as many people as I can to do the same. She is an amazing woman, she shares so much of herself and inspires many.  Check her out on Facebook

Have a great blogger for us to show some love?? Please share in the comments, I'm sure we would love to all check it out. Now on with the show:

Here's a run down of the last week of reading. * indicates an ARC (advanced readers copy of the book)

What I have Read So Far: 

Surrender the Dark by Donna Kauffman

Stolen by Shiloh Walker

Candle & the Crossroads by Orion Foxwood

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• Lana's Lawman by Karen Leabo
• A Scandal, A Secret, a Baby by Sharon Kendrick
• Million Dollar Mistake by Meg Lacey

What I'm Currently Reading :  

Running for My Life by Lopez Lamong

What Else I've Been Up To: 

Well I made it five days without fast food this week. I also realized that the definition of fast food is extremely broad and that I should list the companies that I wouldnn't be eating any more (or at least the ones I used to eat from anyway).  I personally broke my fast twice this week, both of them due to time constraints, but they highlight ways in which I can more efficently plan so that I won't have to stop and get fast food.

I used to love eating Popeye's (actually I had never tried them before I moved to New Haven) but it was so easy when going to the bookstore to study to just stop and pick some up on the way home.  So no more of that. I did fall off and eat it one day when I had no time to cook and I went from several appointments to work.

I stopped eating the golden arches, and take out pizza, I'm not a huge fan of what passes for "asian cuisine" (I do adore sushi & hibachi however, but those aren't fast food anyway) so those will be on the menu as well.

Even though Wikipedia says that anything prepped quicjly is considered fast food they also said it's mostly fried food that they consider as fast food.  That leaves me the option of Subway, for when I have no food to cook and need to have lunch for work.  Other than that, if it's not a sit down resturant then I won't be eating it.!! (When I go out, mostly I will be cooking clean at home, but for those dates and times we go out, these are the rules)

365 Photo Challenge:

I'm going to keep sharing my favorite photos from those taken each week here. However I didn't get a chance to take any pictures this week.

Follow Up & Follow friday (13)

Welcome back to another fun week of Follow Friday. It's a chance to share about the things I love and think you should take a quick look into.  With Samhain fast approaching I know many of us are looking for more fun ideas of food, drinks and decorations. Some of my fave places to check out are already listed in the last few weeks posts, but I'm going to now link the mundane pages as well.

One of my new faves has got to be: Babble Home, their page on facebook always has some fun ideas. Either on storage, or fun Halloween crafts.  Check out their simply Halloween Craft Ideas. like this one:

There is my new obessession with this page, Infarrantly Creative (oMGosh the most amazing ideas and posts)  there are several writers and two other blogs connected to this one, & they share the most amazing ideas, some I wondered how I never thought of them. The roadkill rescue series, is just divine.

Of course no list of awesome decorating  cooking ideas would be complete without the domestic Goddess herself Martha Stewart & her website Martha Stewart Living

her recipes are simple & elegant, fun and just plain delicious.   I love her magazines & the webpage for all the ideas.

Have a great resource you think we should check out?? Please share in the comments, I'm sure we would love to all check it out. Now on with the show:

Here's a run down of the last week of reading. * indicates an ARC (advanced readers copy of the book)

What I have Read So Far: 

Indulgence in Death by JD Robb

Get a Life: 8 Simple Rules to Create Your Own Life List by Stephanie Bond

Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood

His Very Own by Jaime Craig

Witch Moon by Maggie Shayne

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days 

What I'm Currently Reading :  

• Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
• Treachery In Death by JD Robb
• Beauty's Release 
• Beauty's Punishment

Will Be Reading Next: 

• Mercy by Julie Garwood

Well that's my list, what's on yours??? Hasn't exactly been a crazy reading & book posting week, but I'm working on it. Also have you signed up for the Good Witch Charm's Blog Party Hop??

Follow Up & Follow Fridays (12):

Welcome back to another fun week of Follow Friday. It's a chance to share about the things I love and think you should take a quick look into. Well this week is going to be some of the green magazines, since many of you are parents, I'm going to share some of the magazines I read pretty frequently.

My favorite kid lifestyle magazine is Kiwi Magazine

This magazine always has some pretty good recipes, toy, books, clothing suggestions. I love reading it and seeing the really good articles that inspire me to stay on a really healthy path.

The other one is Mothering magazine, it was really good to read.  They always have good books and midwife suggestions, great articles about vaccinations and the new suggestions about schedules.  Breast feeding support and lots of info about baby wearing.

Another really great website is Mambo Sprouts. they have awesome recipes, couons and tons of information.

Any resources for mom?? Please share in the comments, I'm sure we would love to all check it out. Now on with the show:

Here's a run down of the last week of reading. * indicates an ARC (advanced readers copy of the book)

What I have Read So Far: 

Charming Blue by Kristine Grayson       

How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days by Saranna Dewylde
                                                             

Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery by Kris Bradley
                                                              

A Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
                                                                 

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker
• Mrs. B's Book of Household Witchery by Kris Bradley

What I'm Currently Reading :  

• Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood

Will Be Reading Next: 

• I have no idea, there are a few to choose from, so it will a random pick

Well there you have it my loves, what have you done this week?? Share in the comments and I will swing on over!!

Follow Up & Follow Friday (11)

Welcome back to another fun week of Follow Friday. It's a chance to share about the things/ blogs/magazines/ezines and websites I love and think you should take a quick look into.

This month it's all about Samhain and decorations, one of my new favourite pages is like Better Homes and Gardens for Witches it's called Better Gnomes and Cauldrons. They have fun recipes for Samhain & ab-fab decorating ideas, wonderful saying and awesome pictures. I'm just in love with this page right now.

courtesy of the Ghoulish Goodies Blog

I fell in love with this author's ideas for Samhain party food that I went looking for her blog. Ghoulish Goodies. She shares some pretty freaky and amazing ideas, some I would have never even thought off. I have a review for the book as well. But I have begun to stalk her blog for ideas and just fun inspiration.It's be a scream!!!

Original image by Jaz @ October Farm, Salem Witch House, Salem  MA

Many people know Jaz as the blogger behind Octoberfarm, she has the most amazing images & collection of witches and Book of Shadows ever. She actually owns the book from Practical Magic. Too awesome if you ask me. She also makes the most amazing dishes and shares some wonderful ideas, which make me wish my Goodwill was half as good as hers. Every October she and her family travel to Witch City Capital of the World Salem Mass and share their adventures with us.  Make sure to swing on by and check her out. 

Have any great new blogs and ideas for Samhain??  Please share in the comments, I'm sure we would love to all check it out. Now on with the show:

Here's a run down of the last week of reading. * indicates an ARC (advanced readers copy of the book)  This week's follow up is going to be a bit long, since I haven't done one in like two weeks. Oh Gosh where does the time go?? Well this is what I have read in the last two weeks.

What I have Read So Far: 

Rev It Up by Julie Walker *

A baby of her own by Brenda Novak

Double Time by Olivia Cunning *

BlackFoot Affair by Doreen Owens Malek

Temptation in a Kilt by Victoria Roberts *

Fantasy in Death by JD Robb

The New Tarot Handbook by Rachel Pollock *

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• Prey ~ Linda Howard
• Legacy of the Witch ~ Maggie Shayne *
• Mark of the Witch ~ Maggie Shayne *
• Savage Hunger ~ Terry Spear *
• Pretty Girls Don't Cry ~ Tony J Winn
• Finding Anna 2: Need ~ Sherri Hayes *
• Blackfoot Affair ~ Doreen Owens Malek

What I'm Currently Reading :  

• Mrs. B's Book of Household Witchery ~ Kris Bradley *
• How to Marry A Warlock in 10 days ~ Seranna Dewylde *
• Sweet Talk ~ Julie Garwood
• Charming Blue ~ Kristine Grayson *
• The Claiming of Sleeping beauty ~ Ann Rice 

Will Be Reading Next: 

• Mercy ~ Julie Garwood

Well there you have it. Another fun week of playing catch up and gaining some new resources hopefully. Have any blogs or resources you think we should check into?? Please share in the comments. Love & Light Always

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Follow Up & Follow Friday (10)

Welcome back to another fun week of Follow Friday. It's a chance to share about the things I love and think you should take a quick look into:
I have found the most amazing pages on facebook, talk about bringing the witchyness into your day. These pages post frequently so if your not interested in that coming up so often. They share anything and everything about being witchy, from affirmations, to spells, to recipes, to the most amazing prayers and pictures. Here there are:
Craft of the Wise
Wisdom of the Sacred Feminine
The Witch's New Year
Witches and Pagan
My absolute favorite is The Cauldron and The Flame they share the most amazing pictures, and Halloween ideas. I just can't wait to start doing them.

Do you have some great facebook pages that we should be looking into??Please share in the comments, I'm sure we would love to all check it out. Now on with the show:

Here's a run down of the last week of reading. * indicates an ARC (advanced readers copy of the book)

What I have Read So Far: 

Need ~ Sherri Hayes

Backyard Farmers & Home Gardening ~ Chris Gleason

Ghoulish Goodies ~ Sharon Bowers

The Unseen ~ Heather Graham 

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• Ghoulish Goodies ~ Sharon Bowers

What I'm Currently Reading :  

• Fantasy In Death ~ JD Robb (yes I know I have been reading this for months, but this book is so dry but I need to get to the others so read it I must)
• Charming Blue ~ Kristine Grayson *
• Rev It Up ~ Julie Ann Walker *
• Claiming Sleeping Beauty ~ Ann Rice *
• Falling Immortality ~ Robert Downs (Part of the Shut and Read Read It & Reap program)

Will Be Reading Next: 

• Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery* by Kris Bradley (due out Oct 1st)

Well I did a whole lot better this week:

9/7 55reps with 95lbs on barbel

9/8 5 sets, 15 reps leg press @ 155lbs; 

9/9 8 sets, 25 reps squats @ 75 lbs squat machine

9/10 5 sets, 25 reps squats @ 90 lbs assisted squat machine

9/11 Took the day off, legs hurt like heck due to lots of abduction/adduction and running bleachers

9/12 65 reps with 120lbs leg press

9/13 66 reps with 65lbs on barbell

Well that's my week so far, how have you been doing?? Share in the comments please!!