Monthly Archives: October 2009

Lines you’ll only read/hear in a Stephanie Plum mystery

Posted on October 26, 2009 by CarrieK

“‘A fart? You’re in Trenton. No one will notice a fart.’” “‘Why am I the only mother whose daughter has a stalker? Isn’t it bad enough my mother is trying to kill the Griever?’” “‘I think we just have to … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Monday – October 26, 2009

Posted on October 26, 2009 by CarrieK

Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme hosted by Printed Page. If you’re eager to tell the rest of the book blogging world about the wonderful books you’ve received this week, click over and share your link. The first two books … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Posted on October 26, 2009 by CarrieK

I took Noah to see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs this afternoon. With four kids, we don’t all go to the movies together very often. Even at our cheap little theater in town, it still costs over $50 for … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – October 25, 2009 (the “read-a-thon wrap-up” post)

Posted on October 25, 2009 by CarrieK

My first experience with the read-a-thon was a lot of fun! I didn’t get near as much reading done as I’d hoped, but it was fun to try and wonderful to read books that I chose out of desire, and … Continue reading →

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Time for the 24-Hour Read-a-thon! (Update: 7:30 pm PST)

Posted on October 24, 2009 by CarrieK

Tonight’s the night! I’m starting my read-a-thon early – sometime this evening – because all four kids have been invited to sleepovers and I will be kid-less. My husband is happy to have a guilt-free evening of playing Call of … Continue reading →

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Read-a-thon: Eat to Read Mini-Challenge

Posted on October 24, 2009 by CarrieK

Beth wants us to tell her about our read-a-thon snacks – the food that keeps us reading. Since I started last night, I’ve already consumed some of my read-a-thon snacks. Around 11 last night I had a cup of coffee … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, October 24, 2009

Posted on October 24, 2009 by CarrieK

There aren’t a lot of links this week – I’m pre-posting this on Thursday night, because Friday night, which is when I would usually do this post, I will be in the middle of the 24-Hour Read-a-thon. Discussion starters: ~ … Continue reading →

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Recommendations from a non-blogger #6 – Jonathan (my 10-year-old)

Posted on October 23, 2009 by CarrieK

Last week, Jonathan wanted to get in on the whole “do a post on Mom’s blog so I don’t have to do my grammar assignment” deal, and who was I to argue? Here’s his list of favorites: Goblins! An UnderEarth … Continue reading →

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