What Am I❓ #20

Check out the other What Am I games >> 👉 You know the drill! Fill in the Google Form with your answer. The guessing game runs one week, Thursday, October 3 – Wednesday, October 9 @5pm Pacific Time. Winner announced on Thursday, October 10 on t...

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Oct 03, 2024
Miss Colleen Reece’s Memorial Page

In case anyone would like to learn more about Miss Reece and see photos of her as a young girl, young woman, and some of her family and friends (I’m in a few of the photos), Julie (her niece) and I finished creating a nice site over on what used to b...

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Sep 30, 2024
Taffy Update

In my search to at least make an attempt to post something, I found a fun little update about the real “Taffy.” First of all, Kristi completed a Valley of Treasure Goldtown Adventures lapbook activity the other day. In the book, Aunt Rose packs a gru...

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Sep 21, 2024
New Circle C Adventures books 7 and 8

TWO NEW CIRCLE C ADVENTURES ADDITIONSI'm excited to announce that after many years, my publisher, Kregel Publications, is adding two new books to the original Circle C Adventures series. Book 7, Andrea Carter and Other Tales from the Circle C Ranch,...

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Sep 19, 2024
Circle C Fall Writing Contest Coming Soon

I’ve got a lot on my plate and I almost forgot about the fall writing contest. Yikes. A few sweet queries via comments and/or emails have come my way. Thanks for your questions. Yes, I am hosting the Circle C fall writing contest, October 10-November...

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Sep 19, 2024
Books 7 & 8 Covers

Okay, this was supposed to be a Photo Friday post, but I hit the wrong button. Instead of deleting it and confusing everybody, I have decided to let it stand. So, pretend this is FRIDAY. LOL I have the covers for Circle C Adventures Books 7 and 8 at...

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Sep 16, 2024
Our Writing Judge Went Home!

My dear friend, mentor, and one of our writing judges for all of of the many contests I have hosted over the years has moved! She has taken up residence in heaven with Jesus and is no doubt experiencing joy that cannot be expressed. Mrs. M, on the ot...

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Sep 16, 2024
Fan Fiction Friday

See dozens more stories from Fan Fiction Friday >> One of our newer fan fiction writers, Jenny Cruey, created a two-part story called “Kidnapped.” Enjoy and don’t forget to give her a little love over on the Fan Fiction site! Kidnapped Part One...

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Sep 13, 2024
What Am I❓ #19 – Burlap

Check out the other What Am I games >> I received 177 entries, and a good portion of them guessed correctly – burlap or burlap sack. However, I also accepted “potato sack” and “feed sack.” At first I was not going to accept “feed sack,” because...

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Sep 12, 2024
September What Am I Guessing ❓ Game

Back to School with "What Am I?"I hear from some of you that "What Am I?" is your (or your kids') favorite game. I am excited to bring a new mystery image this month just as school is starting for most of you. I know some homeschooling families start...

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Sep 05, 2024
The Final Ultrasound

This is it. The final ultrasound, Lord willing, for Jewels (Taffy’s dam) and Maggie (the free mare who lost her first foal because of her age and lack of progesterone). Since she went into heat last month, Kristel has been giving her progesterone sho...

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Sep 03, 2024
Stepping Stones winner, plus an audiobook to download

And the winner is . . . Amy HuddlestonCongratulations, Amy! Thank you for your speedy reply to my email. Your prize will ship ASAP the next time we head off the mountain and into town.Keep reading to find an exclusive consolation prize for those who...

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Aug 22, 2024
Enter to Win a Bonanza Book Bundle of Nine Amazing Books

Back-to-School Book Bundle Bonanza Giveaway!August 21 - September 4The winner of this giveaway receives nine amazing books ($114 value), all written by Christian authors. In addition, we have created FREE STUDY GUIDES to accompany our books. Yes, I'm...

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Aug 21, 2024