Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Book Giveaway - Guided by Him to a Thinner, Not so Stressed out You

Introduction
Guided By Him…to a Thinner, Not So Stressed-Out You!

Welcome to Guided By Him! This program will start you on the exciting journey to a thinner, healthier you. You will not only lose extra pounds, but you will lose other things that have been stressing you out and weighing you down. Fattening things like bad habits and living in the same old rut. In the next 12 weeks, you will learn how to let Jesus guide you and fill you with his delicious fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, peace….and self-control.

Let us introduce ourselves.

Julie says, Even though I was an R. N. and I knew how important it was for me to lose weight, I couldn’t make myself stop overeating. My blood pressure was out of control and I was miserable. All I could think about was how fat I felt and how hungry I was on the awful diets I kept trying. I prayed and read the Bible, but I still couldn’t lose weight. But over 25 years ago I had a real breakthrough. I began finding exciting ways to let God guide me toward health and wholeness as I took the Christian 12 Steps. Before long I lost my extra pounds…and I’ve kept them off!

Ten years later I started the Step Forward weight-loss program (www.stepforwarddiet.com). There are Step Forward groups scattered over the country. I get wonderful letters from people who are in Step Forward --shrinking outside while their spirit is growing inside.

Guided By Him is a book that contains many life-changing Step Forward ideas, but it’s lighter and easier.

Sarah is my daughter. I know you’ll enjoy getting to know her too.

Sarah says, I am a wife, new mother and Licensed Professional Counselor. I have counseled people from 2 to 92. Whatever the age, I love teaching people new ways to deal with stress, facts about healthy living and simple things they can do to help them become more like the people they want to be. I speak from experience because I have overcome many overwhelming health problems by putting these ideas into practice. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Guided By Him is different from other weight-loss programs.
Guided By Him is flexible. You can do it alone or in a group.
It’s inexpensive. You don’t need to buy costly videos, kits or workbooks. Everything you need is in this book!
Guided By Him helps you get to the emotional roots of your food cravings so you can deal with your unwanted pounds once and for all. People who only focus on losing weight are as successful as gardeners who clip weeds off at the surface.
In Guided By Him, you’ll learn how to let God guide you through your problems so you don’t eat over them.
You won’t be taught how to produce more will power. Instead, you’ll learn how to draw closer to God so you can experience his power.
You won’t be told what you should be able to do with God’s help. You will learn how to accept his love for you--the way you are--and let him guide you toward a better way.
In Guided By Him, you have freedom. You can choose which foods you want to eat and which of the suggestions you want to use.

Available now! $14.99
Order at www.guidedbyhim.com

I really love the concepts in Guided By Him. As I've dealt with my own food addictions I've realized all over again that the Lord does care about us in every aspect of our lives.

Win your free copy of Guided by Him to a Thinner, Not so Stressed Out You.

Must be a follower of my blog to enter.
1 entry for sharing your favorite way to de-stress.
2 entries for sharing the current giveaway on Twitter or Facebook (please provide a link)
4 entries for posting about the current giveaway or the month-long contest on your personal blog or putting it on your sidebar. If you post about the overall contest, please let me know which book you'd like your extra entries put towards. (please provide a link)

Please include an e-mail address or other contact info.
Contest closes January 21st.
Contest open to residents of U.S. and Canada.

Thanks for entering, my friends. On Friday, January 8th, I'll be spotlighting and giving away the hilarious, Chickens in the Headlights by Matthew Buckley. Don't forget, each contest is open for two weeks so if you're just joining us you can enter the previous contests as well.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Book Giveaway - Where the Wind Blows

Two hearts meant to be together;
One secret bound to rip them apart.
Chase Logan liked being a loner, a drifter, free and clear as a mountain stream. But one look into Jessie Strong's sky blue eyes and in the span of a heartbeat, he found himself agreeing to be her husband-and a father!
Jessie Strong knew it was all pretend. And only temporary. Just until the adoption went through for three-year-old Sarah. But the longer Chase stayed, the less she could imagine a long, lonely Wyoming winter without him. Times may be tough-supplies short and danger just outside the doorstep-but with the strength of the pioneer spirit and the warm glow of love in their hearts, Chase and Jessie are determined to have a true family at last, no matter WHERE THE WIND BLOWS.


A COWBOY'S PROPOSAL
The silence stretched between them.
Jessie stepped over to the bed and pulled up the covers. She patted and fluffed until Chase cleared his throat.
"I've been circling this thing for hours. All night, in fact," Chase said with a sigh.
"I can't believe this is happening now after you were so good to come back to help me. For nothing. For nothing at all. This is what you get in return for your kindness."
With a glance, Chase interrupted her. "I couldn't help hearing your conversation with Mrs. Hollyhock. You don't really like being forced into this sham, any more than I do. But I don't want to see you lose Sarah, either. And even more, I don't want Sarah to lose you. I've become fond of her, and the thought of her being motherless after just being reunited. It's not something I want haunting me."
"Chase, I can't let you do this," Jessie said. "I'll work it out myself, somehow."
"Let me finish." Again Chase was struck by how young she was, and by all the hardships she'd already faced alone. "I think I have an answer that can work for both of us." He paused to think the idea through his head one more time. "We'll get married today."

Where The Wind Blows
*Golden Heart Winner
Dorchester Publishing

http://carolinefyffe.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Where-Winds-Leisure-Historical-Romance/dp/0843962844/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262621335&sr=1-1


I met Caroline Fyffe last year at the Utah RWA fall conference where she won first prize in not one but two categories. She is a lovely person and an amazing writer. It's been so fun to watch her writing career skyrocket with a Golden Heart win and many other recognitions of how fabulous she writes.

Enter to win your free copy of Where the Wind Blows.

Must be a follower of my blog to enter.
1 entry for sharing a New Year's Resolution
2 entries for sharing the current giveaway on Twitter or Facebook (please provide a link)
4 entries for posting about the current giveaway or the month-long contest on your personal blog or putting it on your sidebar. If you post about the overall contest, please let me know which book you'd like your extra entries put towards. (please provide a link)

Please include an e-mail address or other contact info.
Contest closes January 19th.
Contest open to residents of U.S. and Canada.

Best of luck friends. On Wednesday, January 6th, I'll be spotlighting and giving away, Guided by Him to a Thinner Not So Stressed-Out You! by Julie Morris.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

101 Gourmet Cupcakes Giveaway

101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes
by Wendy Paul

Small cakes with big ideas!
Everyone loves a cupcake. But not many people have the time or know-how to create gourmet masterpieces. Now even the most novice baker can make delicious cupcakes with the ease and convenience of using a cake mix! With step-by-step recipes and numerous tips for success, baking gourmet cupcakes has never been faster or easier.
Each mouth watering, full-color photograph showcases the artfully decorated treats, such as Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Caramel Surprise. Whether it's for a birthday party, a holiday, or just because there is a cupcake recipe for every occasion.
Wendy Paul, veteran baker and author of the popular cookbook, Good As Gold, now shares her secrets of success so that everyone can enjoy baking as much as she does. With 101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes, it won't be long before you are wowing your friends and family with elaborate, delectable creations worthy of any bakery!
Double Fudge
1 box chocolate cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup half and half or heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix together cake mix, eggs, and cream. Fold in melted chocolate chips and regular chocolate chips.
Pour batter into paper lined cups and bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. Place on a rack and cool completely. Frost when cooled.
Frosting Suggestions: Chocolate Buttercream & Chocolate Ganache

Wendy's website (lots of fun recipes) - http://www.wendypaulcreations.com/

I met Wendy Paul at a book signing last month. She is a delightful, beautiful lady. I bought 101 Gourmet Cupcakes and gave it to my sister-in-law for Christmas. I wish I would've kept it for myself! I'll just have to go buy another copy. The cookbook is available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Costco, Deseret Book, and Seagull.


Enter to win your free copy of 101 Gourmet Cupcakes.

Must be a follower of my blog to enter.
1 entry for sharing how you beat the winter blahs
2 entries for sharing the current giveaway on Twitter or Facebook (please provide a link)
4 entries for posting about the current giveaway or the month-long contest on your personal blog or putting it on your sidebar. If you post about the overall contest, please let me know which book you'd like your extra entries put towards. (please provide a link)

Please include an e-mail address or other contact info.
Contest closes January 17th.
Contest open to residents of U.S. and Canada.

Best of luck, my friends. On Monday, the 4th, we'll be spotlighting and giving away Where the Wind Blows, an amazing inspirational historical romance by Caroline Fyffe. See you then.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Happy New Year

Tomorrow is the big day. We kick off the book giveaways with Wendy Paul's 101 Gourmet Cupcakes. Yeah! I'm going to be trying out the recipe she's sharing. Oh, my boys will love me for that.

Just one clarification - if you do extra entries by advertising the entire contest please comment on the day the book you are most interested in is being given away. That way I won't miss any extra points for you.

Thanks and good luck!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Great Giveaway Site

I just found the greatest blog sharing Christian book giveaways - http://christianbookgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/advertise-your-giveaway-for-free.html. Definitely worth following to keep up on all the fun giveaways out there.

Beat the Winter Blahs Giveaway

To help you beat the winter blahs this January I've got an amazing giveaway list. The books that you could win:

January 2nd - 101 Gourmet Cupcakes by Wendy Paul
January 4th - Where the Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe
January 6th - Guided By Him…to a Thinner, Not So Stressed-Out You by Julie Morris
January 8th - Chickens in the Headlights by Matthew Buckley
January 9th - Loyalty's Web by Joyce DiPastena
January 11th - Altered Plans by Rebecca Talley
January 13th - My Son, John by Kathi Macias
January 15th - Discipline Me Right by Mary Simmons
January 16th - The Sister Pact by Cami Checketts
January 18th - Counting the Cost by Liz Adair
January 20th - Methods of Madness by Stephanie Black
January 22nd - Altered State by Gregg Luke
January 23rd - A Tapestry of Spells by Lynn Kurland
January 25th - Women of Virtue by Jodi Robinson
January 27th - Torn Apart by Diony George
January 29th - All the Stars in Heaven by Michele Holmes
January 30th - Love Your Body by Brooke Parker

Rules:
Must be a follower of my blog to enter.
1 entry for sharing how you beat the winter blahs
2 entries for sharing the current giveaway on Twitter or Facebook
4 entries for posting about the current giveaway or the month-long contest on your personal blog or putting it on your sidebar. If you post about the overall contest, please let me know which book you'd like your extra entries put towards.

Please post your entries on the day the book you're interested in is featured. I will leave each giveaway open for two weeks.
Contest open to residents of U.S. and Canada.

Thanks to all the authors who so generously donated their books. We'll start it all off on Saturday, January 2nd with Wendy Paul's delightful cupcake cookbook. She's sharing a recipe with us. It's got loads of chocolate, so don't miss it.

www.camichecketts.com

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Free copy of The Sister Pact

If any of you are interested in winning The Sister Pact, check out this blog - http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/2009/12/sister-pact-cami-checketts-free-book.html
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Cami