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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 (15)

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, we are also looking to share some serious blogger love.

This Week's Blogger to Love is:

Ahh man, if you haven't met Kallan Kennedy you are missing out. She's sharp, witty & has a deep & keen sense of humour. Her rants are legendary & awesome. She shares her insights and deep love of her path with us as well as lots of good information, whenever I need the news I turn to Kallan's Sunday Stew, where she shares the latest news for pagans to be interested in & lots of pertinent information for us for that week.  She's on Facebook as well so make sure to check her out as well.  Because of Kallan I have found many different blogs to read and many new bloggie friends.  I'm so glad the day I 'met' her.

Have a great blogger for us to 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: 

Million Dollar Mistake by Meg Lacey *

Lana's Lawman by Karen Leabo *

Three Musketeers: Midnight Heat by Donna Kauffman *

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• Down in New Orleans by Heather Graham
• With this Collar by Sierra Cartwright
• Good Cop, Bad Cop by Lily Harlem
• Teamwork Hot Ice #4 by Lily Harlem
• Anything for HIm by Lily Harlem

What I'm Currently Reading :  

Candle & The Crossroads by Orion Foxwood *

What's Going on: 
I have recently joined the 365 Picture Challenge. It's basically a picture a day challenge, it means getting out and getting down and dirty in your surroundings. It means paying attention, being present, it's basically meditation. There is a prompt to help you find things to take pictures of & inspire you to keep going.  Here is my favorite picture of this week:

This was taking just a few days before Snow Storm Nemo came to visit.  These are the trees that line the local green at the center of town. I just love the look of the old lamp posts and the lines of trees. Simply beautiful.

As for my No Soda No fast Food Challenge, once again it's been an awesome week of not having either of them. That's a total of twenty~two days this month & a total of 52 days of no soda, no fast food!! Wooohoo Go me!!

How are you dong on your challenges?? How is your reading coming along?? Share in the comments my loves and have a blessed weekend & a great time making your goals this week!!

Follow-Up & Follow Friday (14)

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.

This Week's Blogger to love is:

If you haven't had a chance to check out the greatness that is Emberlyn Rayne please correct that, her Mom's a Witch blog is awesome. She has each month a ezine that shares so much information. Her different pages contain vast amounts of information for new & old seekers alike.

I of course love her weekly Kitchen Witch Wednesday post, she always has something fun to share.  Make sure to swing on by and stay a while

Have a great Blogger we should all 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). This is actually going to be from the beginning of the month, I didn't do one last week so, why not just do it now.

What I have Read So Far: 

Dark Knight by Donna Hauffman *

Twice Shy by Patrick Frievald *

Recent Reviews Posted: 

• Enticed by His Forgotten Lover by Maya Banks
• Dark Knight by Donna Kauffman
• Colton Showdown by Marie Ferreralla
• Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
• Spells & Stitches by Barbara Bretton
• Dark Storm by Christine Feehan

What I'm Currently Reading :  

• Million Dollar Mistake by Meg Lacey *

Well I have done it!! It's been another fabulous two weeks with no fast food & no soda. Surprisingly I have actually had no cravings for it. I figured once I made it past 21 days I would be good, but actually have it come to pass is awesome.  My sister went to McDonald's while I was in the car & I didn't want any or even eat any that she had. Now if I could curb the chocolate cravings I would be golden.  

I had my post all ready for The Bewitching Home Blog party, but I wasn't home and I forgot to schedule it. So of course I missed it. I'm going to post it anyway adn y'all can enjoy it even if the others won't see it.  So be on the look out for that!!

Well that's been my last two weeks how have you been doing?? Working on your challenges & resolutions for the new year still?? Why not share your links & progress in the comments. I'll be sure to swing by.

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!!