Autumn 2017 Kindle Book Promos!

                                         

💖💖Autumn Kindle Book Promos💖💖

                                                                                                     

Stop by the "What's New" page at my new Author's Blog:

Geraldine Helen Hartman

for dates and all the details!

PS: Sharing at your social media pages, blogs etc....and reviews, most appreciated! 😊

                                                                                                                  

💖Happy Autumn Reading and Cooking too!💖

Mr. Cheddar's Back With An Upcoming eBook Promo!

Mr Cheddar here!!! 

Yes, I'm finally back for a bit(e) of blogging. Snoooorrrt!!!!

As long as I can keep the keyboard out of Meowmie's (oh soooo...) big paws, that is!!!

Just wanted to give you all the PAWS-UP about my upcoming eBook promo.

Amazing but true, my first and furrrrrbulous new eBook:

Mr. Cheddar's Meowsings!

Kibbles of Wisdom from a Wise and Witty Feline,

will be available as a free download, this Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8 at all Amazon sites: Amazon.com, .ca, UK, IT.... 

Download a copy to your eReader, Kindle, iPhone, PC desktop...

Here's a small sampler of just a few of the wise and witty kibbles of wisdom, included in my new book:

Willie Shakespeare had nothin’ on me!

Keep the tummy side up.

Especially when it’s time for another grooming session.

I’m a furry-lious, clean-machine, with the fastest tongue in the West!

It is SO much better to age like a fine chunk of Cheddar,

than a dusty old bottle of grappa.

That’s a no-brainer, big-time!

If I've whet your appetite for more than just a plain ol' bowl of kibbles (perhaps cereal for the humans??) make sure to download a copy this weekend. 

Lots and lots of my witty and wise kibbles of feline and human advice to contemplate and learn from. Not to mention my ruggedly handsome good looks on every page!!!

I ask you...what's not to love???

And do share this promo with your feline and human pals. The ones you really like that is!!! 

Happy Reading and Have a PURRRFECT Weekend.

Headbonks from Me>^^< and Hugs from Meowmie!  :-)

FREE Haiku Book Promo (this Friday and Saturday)

HAIKU REFLECTIONS II

My second published haiku eBook will be available free, this Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th at all Amazon sites. 

Download a free copy to your Kindle, eReader, iPad, desktop...

If you enjoy haiku poetry (or just want to find out more about it) this is a perfect time to get a copy of this poetry collection, the second in the Haiku Reflections series.

Here are 3 of the 120 seasonal haiku poems featured in this book, these from the SUMMER section:

Watching the sundial.

Sensing those from long ago.

Ties that gently bind.

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Clouds, light, wind picks up.

Lightness of spirit, freeing.

A hunch brought to mind.

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Top down, '65 MG.

Sinatra: The Summer Wind.

Two golden oldies.

And if you enjoy Haiku Reflections II or any of my other books, reviews are always most appreciated!

Happy Reading and Weekend! :-)

Haiku Reflections II FREE Promo This Weekend!

If you don't already have a copy of my second haiku poetry collection: 

Haiku Reflections II

it will be available as a FREE Kindle download, all this weekend at:

 Amazon.com, .ca, .UK....

You can read all the details here.

Happy Reading and Have a Great Weekend! :-)

New Summer Contest at Veggies, Yarns & Tails!

I thought it was long overdue that I posted a new contest, at any of my blogs so here goes! ;-)

Stop by to read the details at Veggies, Yarns & Tails (my cooking, craft and cat blog) and to enter too. It's easy-peasy to enter btw. 

And also, to read what I'm going to be "up to" in the next little while!

Good luck to all! :-)

Two Free Kindle Book Promos This Saturday (May 3)

You can read all the details here! 

Happy Reading and Weekend ;-)

Upcoming Free Kindle Ebook Promo!

I'm having another free Kindle ebook promo for two of my ebooks, this Sunday October 27th.

 

You can read all the details here.

 

Happy Weekend, Reading and Cooking! :<)

And the Winner Is....

 

 

The winner of the Spring Yarn Lover's Contest is:

 

 

NOREEN (Running With Books)

 

 

Congrats Noreen, I hope you enjoy your prizes!

 

I have sent you an email and you have two weeks to claim your prize package.

 

 

And to everyone else who entered the contest, thanks so much for your yarn stories and entries.

 

Do stay tuned for more contests here at My Real Life Reviews.

 

Lots of new reviews in the works too!

 

Happy Crafting :<)

 

 

 

 



Last Chance to Enter the Spring Yarn Lover's Contest

 

 

If you haven't entered already, click here to read about this month's contest and to enter for a  yarn lover's prize package valued at over $75.

 

Contest closes April 30th.

 

Stop by the first week in May to find out if you're the winner.

 

Good luck everyone! :<)

Spring Yarn-Lover's Contest at My Real Life Reviews!

 

 

It's been a while since I've posted a contest here at My Real Life Reviews but I've got a wonderful giveaway to share today, especially for all the yarn-crafters and wannabee crafters too! ;<)

 

One lucky winner will win all three of the great prizes up for grabs in this month's contest.

 

 

Here's what this Yarn-Lover's prize package includes:

One of my favorite knitting resource books:

 Stitch N Bitch Superstar Knitting click to read my full review.

Book provided courtesy of Thomas Allen & Son.

If you've been looking for an easy-to-understand guide to help take your knitting to the next level: Fair Isle, Cables, Intarsia, Lace... this is a book you'll definitely want to check out. One of only a few knitting books in my craft library that I actually refer to on a regular basis.

This book is a keeper!

A $25. gift certificate from Willow Yarns.

I only recently found out about this new yarn company. They have an extensive selection of high quality yarns, books, patterns, accessories, kits...

 And with spring/summer knitting time on the way, check out Willow Yarn's gorgeous summer weight picks from a variety of natural fiber sources.

I'm a big fan of linen, cotton, flax...yarns and there is a lot of temptation when I stop by their site. What to choose, what to choose... ;<)

If you haven't checked out Willow Yarns yet, do stop by soon.

It's a yarn-lover's heaven!
                         

 

And to keep all those handmade yarn projects looking their best:

 

A $25.  gift pkg. from Eucalan Inc.

 

I use Eucalan on a regular basis, for washing all my hand knit and crochet items.

 

Eucalan No Rinse Delicate Wash products, gently but effectively removes dirt, leaving sweaters, socks, scarves... looking and feeling wonderfully soft and smooth. No need to rinse either (how cool is that!)  as Eucalan leaves no heavy soap residues.

 

You can read my full review about all of Eucalan's  fine products here.

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Total prize package value, over $75!


To enter the Spring Yarn Lover's Contest:

-Leave a comment below including what your favorite yarn-craft is: knitting, crocheting, loom knitting....

-If you are a "wannabe" yarn-crafter at this point, pick the type of yarn craft you are planning to pursue, if you do win the contest.

 

 

-One entry per person.


-Please sign in with a valid blog address/identity (no anonymous comments please).

-Contest is open to Canadian and US residents.

Exception: void in Quebec (sorry about this) you can read why I've had to add this to my contests.

 

 

-Winning entry chosen by a random generated system.

 

 

-Contest closes April 30th.

 

 

-Winner will be posted here the first week in May.

 

 

 

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Good Luck Everyone and Happy Crafting! :<)

 

 

 

MRLR November Pre-Holiday Book Lover's Contest and October Winner!

                                                                   

 

As promised, this month's contest is a BIGGIE! :<)

 

 

Not 5, not 10 but 15 wonderful books in a variety of genres, will be won by one lucky winner. And just in time for the holidays too!

 

Total value for this prize package over $300!

 

 

Here are details and links for each of the books:

 

 

 

 

The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook by Beth Hensperger is a BIG bread book! A bread-maker's 'bible"so to speak. This is a must-have book for anyone who enjoys baking breads of all types and not just from the bread-maker. Lots of tips on bread making basics too.

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Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer is one of my fav new inspirational books to pick up and enjoy every day. Featuring 8,879 Ways to Give Yourself and Others Good Fortune Right Now. A great way to refocus and reinspire yourself, or as a gift for someone you love!

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101 Designer One-Skein Wonders. I am loving this yarn book! I've already made the Guilty Pleasure Socks and they came out great. Have several other projects picked out for gifts and for myself too. A beautifully presented craft book that is chock full of one-skein wonders! Everything from socks, mitts, baby hats, a couple of wonderful vests, felted bags. Truly amazing that all of these beautiful designs were crafted from just one skein of yarn!

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How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds of Less by Nicholas Boothman If you've ever struggled with meeting new people, making a good first impression, felt shy or withdrawn at a social function, this is a gem of a self-help book you won't want to miss. I found some excellent pointers throughout that I've been implementing (with good results) since reading this book.

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Paper Jewelry by Denise Brown is a unique and beautifully designed craft book featuring jewelry designs crafted from paper! If you are envisioning papier mache from your childhood days, formed into "clunky, chunky crafts" think again. This is designer quality jewelry, each one a work of art! Definitely a book perfect for the adventurous crafter looking for new creative challenges.

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All 5 of these quality books and hundreds more are available at/via Thomas Allen & Son. A great way to cut your gift list down to size, in no time at all. Stop by their website for a book browse soon, you won't be disappointed. It's one of my fav online stops! Only downside, so much temptation for any book-lover !!! ;<)

 

                                                          

 

John Lennon & the Mercy St. Cafe by William Hammett (click through for my complete review) is one of my all-time favorite novels. If you are a fan of John Lennon, the Beatles or just love finding a book that is an engaging read from start to finish, this is one you won't want to miss. I recently picked up and re-read this book on of all days: October 9th: John Lennon's birthday! Talk about a fun coincidence. It was just as enjoyable, the second time around.

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10- Minute Feng Shui by Skye Alexander  (click through for my complete review) made me a believer when it comes to all things Feng Shui. This little gem of a book is packed with all kinds of suggestions how to easily incorporate Feng Shui components and accents into your home and office environments.

Author Skye Alexander is a prolific author and has written numerous fiction and non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, with an emphasis on body, mind and spirit.  Stop by her website to read about all her books, interests and passions. This is one amazing  and talented woman!

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Sea Glass Hearts by Josie Iselin (click through for my complete review). If you aren't familiar with this author/artist's work, she uses a process called Scannography (click to read more) and takes seemingly ordinary objects like stones and shells and transforms them into images, books, prints and collections that are uniquely beautiful. As I said in my review: you are in for a visual treat when you visit  Josie's blog and also enjoy her numerous stunning books. Some great gift ideas too, that are truly unique.

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Haiku Reflections; The Four Seasons and My Poetic Path by Geraldine Hartman. Now for a bit of (shameless) self-promotion. ;<).

Haiku Reflections: The Four Seasons: takes the reader on  a seasonal tour of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter shared in 120 haiku poems. Haiku is one of my favorite forms of poetry and one that I continue to enjoy more and more, as a poet and a reader too. It was a joy to create each of these poems and to bring this collection together, with full-color details in this edition.

My Poetic Path : is a compilation of traditional poems with contemporary themes that I wrote between 2000-2010. Exploring the wonders of nature and the changing seasons. The ebb and flow of life and love. Timeless themes that will resonate with many readers. 

And do stop by my poetry/writing blog: My Poetic Path. I'd love to have you visit me there too!

Finding Kate Huntley by Theresa Ragan (click through for my complete review) is the first Theresa Ragan novel I've read. This was a compelling page-turner from start to finish, with plenty of action, romance and intrigue. If you haven't read any of this author's numerous novels already, they are definitely worth checking out.

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Crafting With Cat Hair by Kaori Tsutaya (click through for Mr. Cheddar's complete review) this is a book that Mr. Cheddar and I BOTH love! What a fun idea, using cat hair to create all sorts of wonderful small crafts and accents. I'm still saving up Ched's cat fur from his weekly grooming session and plan to try a couple of the craft projects in this book in the near future. Ched's review includes some great pics of the Chedster too, so make sure to click through for a look! :<)

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Down & Dirty (gardening book) by Ellen Zachos (click through for my complete review) is the first gardening book that actually convinced me that I could be a gardener who could grow more than the absolute basics, and succeed. When I've had small garden plots in the past, I always stuck to the easy stuff like: potatoes, carrots, beets....but never beyond that. When I do have a garden again (hopefully soon) Ellen's gorgeous gardening book will be the one I'll turn to for inspiration and advice. This is a wonderful book!

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Orchid Growing for Wimps by Ellen Zachos is another beautiful gardening book by Ellen Zachos. Orchids are a type of flower that I love, can usually identify as such and that's about it! But I do know of people who are absolutely smitten with growing these beauties themselves. And from the title of this book, it appears that you don't have to be an expert to actually make that happen!

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The Vegetarian Slow-Cooker by Judith Finlayson is one of my new fav "go-to" cookbooks, when I'm using my slow-cooker. This is a gorgeous cookbook with full-color photos throughout and over 200 delicious, tested, slow-cooker recipes with everything from appetizers, breads (yes breads), cheesecake, soups, pasta, grain and vegetable dishes....it's all here.

Slow-cooking has come a LONG way from the days of just cooking a big "slab" of meat or a whole chicken, in one of these small appliances. As a vegetarian, I use mine all the time and love the convenience and great results. I blogged about the Sweet Potato Lasagna from this cookbook a while back at my cooking and craft blog. Do click through to enjoy this wonderful and hearty pasta recipe you'll want to make again and again. I'm actually making it again today! :<)

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So there's the line-up!

One lucky winner will win all 15 of these great books! :<)
                         

And for everyone who's reading along, I'm sure you'll find at least a couple of great gift inspirations here, with the festive season just around the corner.

Books are always a welcome gift. And one that can be enjoyed for years to come.



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This Month's Contest details

-To enter: leave a comment below including the name of one of your all-time favorite books and a bit about why it is one of your favorites. I'm always looking for good book suggestions! :<)

-Contest is open to US and Canadian residents. Exception: void in Quebec you can read why here. I've had to add this to my contests. Provincial laws in Quebec regarding contests are hard to understand but I'm not able to by-pass these restrictions.

 

-No anonymous comments please. Please sign in with a valid blog account, if at all possible.

 

-Winner picked by a random system and will have 2 weeks to claim their prize. If prize package not claimed within two weeks, an alternate winner will be chosen.

Optional: If you'd like to have an additional entry, subscribe to My Real Life Reviews (see right sidebar for subscription link) and mention that you have subscribed in your comment. My stats continue to go up every month, but the subscriptions haven't. ;<)

Contest closes November 30th. Stop by the first week in December to see if you're the winner.

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And the winner of the October: Caf-Lib and Cookies contest is: Miss T !
Congrats to Miss T. You have two weeks to claim your prize package.


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A big "thank you" to all the authors and publishers that supplied books for this contest. 

PS: I'm finishing up an important offline project so I won't be posting any product reviews here for the rest of this month. I will be back in December with some new reviews and gift suggestions, just in time for the holidays!


Good luck to everyone and Happy Reading!

 



Last Chance to Enter the Caf-Lib and Cookies Contest!

 

Only a few days left to enter the October contest!

 

 

You can enter here if you haven't already.

 

 

And make sure to stop by in early November to find out if you're this month's winner and also for a BIG pre-holiday November contest announcement, you won't want to miss! And this upcoming November contest will be open to US and Canadian residents.

 

 

Good luck everyone! :<)

MRLR October Caf-Lib and Cookies Contest and September Winner!

 

This month's contest at My Real Life Reviews is a yummy one! :<)

 

I've got two wonderful gift packages that one lucky winner will win.

 

 

As pictured above, CafLib/I-D Foods is generously providing an assortment of their fine beverage products in a lovely, reusable gift basket, valued at over $50.

 

 

Here's what's in the Caf-Lib basket:

 

1 jar of Caf-Lib original

1 jar of Caf-Lib dark roast

1 jar of Caf-Lib organic

1 box of Caf-Lib tea original

1 box of Caf-Lib rooibos cranberry

1 box of Caf-Lib earl grey

1 box of Caf-Lib rooibos chai

1 pack of Caf-Lib filter grind original

1 pack of Caf-Lib filter grind moka

1 pack of Caf-Lib filter grind vanilla

 

AND

 

To go with all these wonderful beverage choices, I-D Foods is also providing an assortment of their gourmet cookies, valued at over $50!

 

 

One lucky winner will win all these delicious treats.

Total prize value over $100!

 

 

                                   

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This Month's Contest details:

 

                                

-To enter, leave a comment below including what your favorite cookie is.
 

-Contest is open to Canadian residents. Sorry US readers but the upcoming November contest is a biggie and that one will be open to US and Canada residents.Exceptions: void in Quebec you can read why here. I've had to add this to my contests. Provincial laws in Quebec regarding contests are hard to understand but I'm not able to by-pass these restrictions.

 

 

-No anonymous comments please. Please sign in with a valid blog account, if at all possible.

 

-Winner picked by a random system and will have 2 weeks to claim their prize. If prize package not claimed within two weeks, an alternate winner will be chosen.
 

 

Optional: If you'd like to have an additional entry, subscribe to My Real Life Reviews (see right sidebar for subscription link) and mention that you have subscribed in your comment. My stats continue to go up every month, but the subscriptions haven't. ;<)
 

Contest closes October 31st. Stop by the first week in November to see if you're the winner.

 

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If you haven't tried Caf-Lib's fine line of beverages yet, you can read my reviews about Caf-Lib Organic and also Caf-Lib Original. I'm hooked on Caf-Lib!!! ;<)

 

If you haven't enjoyed their products already, you're in for a real treat. Wonderful, flavourful hot beverage choices and so much healthier than all that coffee or tea!

 

And to go with a hot, satisfying cup of Caf-Lib, there's a whole lot of great cookies in this prize package too. I can't think of a better combo!

 

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And the lucky winner of the September Yarn Lover's Contest is: Christy Pinheiro 

 

 

Congrats Christy! You have two weeks to claim your prizes.

 

Email: MRLR at myway dot com and include your full mailing address and I'll get your yarn goodies sent out.

 

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Good luck everyone!

 



Last Chance to Enter the June Cat-Lover's Contest!

Mr. Cheddar here...

If you haven't already, there's still time to enter the June MRLR Cat Lover's Contest!

Contest closes June 30th.

If you are owned by a feline (or two, three...) you won't want to miss this one.

And if you aren't owned by a feline, I wanna know why??? Snort!!!

Good luck to all humans and felines entered.

Make sure to stop by the first week in July to see if you're the big winner. :<)

MRLR June Cat-Lover's Contest (and May winner!)

Mr. Cheddar here.

Yes, I am spending a lot of time these days "chilling out" on the floor tiles and dreaming of the next big bug catch! Meowmie and I have also been putting together a prize package sure to please all you who are owned by felines for this month's contest, here at My Real Life Reviews!

Here's what's up for grabs this month:

Isn't this cool?

Meowmie actually wants this for herself but I told her no-can -dooodoo!!! Snort.

 This lovely cat-inspired tote has been kindly provided by Georgia's Gifts.

Here's a bit of info. about their feline-fab gift-galore website:

Georgia's Gifts is a website for cat lovers and gifts for cat lovers. Featuring Whimsiclay Cats, we continue to search for other whimsical ceramic and plush cats. cat home and garden decor, accessories and jewelry to add to our products.

You simply must stop by to check out all the goodies over at Georgia's place. She is an enchanting human and of course owned by felines herself. This tote bag is a mere sampling of the delights that await all feline-lovers. A great place to visit if you are looking for feline-themed gifts too, that are unique and oh so reasonably priced.

                            

Our next prize:

The book: Crafting With Cat Hair is one that I've already reviewed here at MRLR:

This is a book that I can personally and whole-catedly endorse. You can read my full review here. And if you simple can't wait to see if you're the winner, there are ordering options included with my review.

 BTW, for all of you who have been inquiring about my hopes of meeting that babe on the cover, I'm still waiting for a reply email from this goddess! She is never far from my thoughts though, sigh...

Thanks to Random House for supplying a copy of this groooovy book, for this contest.

And last but certainly not least.

A feline sampler pack, personally chosen by me. Several sample bags of gourmet, personal fav cat foods will be included in the bundle! A whole lotta chompin' to follow. Sure to delight even the most discerning of felines!

Meowmie is in charge of packaging though, snort....as cello-tape and my fur do not make a good match! I leave the mundane tasks to the humans, whenever possible.  

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The lucky winner will get all 3 prizes valued at over $50.

Contest open to residents of the US and Canada. Cat-owned humans only this time please.

Winner will be chosen by a random system. Contest ends June 30th.

To enter:  leave a comment below, including the names of your own felines, to be entered.

Winner will have 2 weeks to claim their prize, after the winner is announced the first week in July. If not claimed in that time period, a new winner will be chosen.

How easy and fun is that? Definitely human-doable, I believe! Snort!!!!

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I'm looking forward to reading your comments/entries and DOOOOOO specify if any of the feline-females out there are also looking for love, I am listening. I can't wait forever for that cover-babe!

Laters, Mr. Cheddar, Feline Celeb Blogger, Fearless Bug Warrior and STILL looking for love.

Now Meowmie has something to add:

The winner of the Fab Foodie May Cookbook Contest is: RumpyDog!

Congrats, Rumpy and Happy Cooking!!!

and an update re: March Nature Clean contest:

Jen at Muddy Boot Dreams has now been chosen as the alternate winner for one of the gift packages as it was not claimed by the first winner (Jessica) who was previously chosen.

Brenda Cavanagh at Mullin Ave. Workshop was the other winner in this contest.

Winners have 2 weeks to claim prizes.

Send your mailing info to: myreallifereviews  at myway.com 

and I will get your prizes sent out.

Meow, Meow and Good luck everyone! :<)

Last Chance to Enter the Fab Foodie Cookbook Contest!

If you haven't already, there's still time to enter the May Fab Foodie Cookbook Contest for a chance to win a collection of 6 fabulous cookbooks valued at over $120. 

Contest closes May 31st.

Stop by the first week in June to find out if you are the winner!

Good luck everyone!!!

Last Chance to Enter this Month's Nature Clean Giveaway

Last chance to enter this month's: Earth Month, Nature Clean Giveaway !

Contest closes April 30th.

             

And stay tuned for next month's contest, with a Foodie-Lover's theme. 

Also, the announcement of the two winners for the Nature Clean Gift Sets.

Coming up next week.

Good luck!!! :<)