Sunday, November 26, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide: STAR WARS™ Chewbacca Slippers


STAR WARS™ Chewbacca Slippers


 
Retail
$29.95

Where to Purchase

Sizes Available
Men's Small (6-8)
Men's Large (8-12)

Description
A Wookie is probably the best sidekick a person could have. And now you can have one for each foot! Unlike those droids, these are the slippers you're looking for. These wonderfully furry slippers are as warm and cuddly as Chewbacca himself, except the slippers won't rip your arms off if they lose in a game of space-chess. Plus, you can yawn and make incoherent grunting noises to pretend your feet are talking to one another. If your toes sometimes feel like they're frozen in carbonite, you'll love the comfy warmth of these slippers! Rrrrrrr-ghghghghgh! - (from www.bunnyslippers.com)



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Saturday, November 25, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide: Quilting Block & Pattern-A-Day 2018 Calendar


Quilting Block & Pattern-A-Day Calendar
by Debby Kratovil


Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing

Retail
$16.99 (USD)
$21.99 (CAD)
$26.99 (AUD
$29.99 (NZD)
£12.99 (UK)

Where to Purchase


Description
Quilters will be delighted with this calendar's 50-plus quilt designs, more than 260 quilt blocks, and the fabric requirements to create them all. This extraordinary collection will bring hours of enjoyment all year long, and the results will be treasured far beyond. 




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Friday, November 24, 2017

Artificial Intelligence Would Make Black Friday Shopping Easier!


I hope everyone survived through all the Thanksgiving dinners yesterday. For me, I got up at 1AM, so I could attempt to buy a carpet cleaner that was going to be on sale during the Black Friday event at Walmart.com. Unlike last year, there I didn't have a bit of trouble accessing the website, and I was able to order the carpet cleaner. While I was on the website, I went ahead and searched for several of the DVDs and Blu-rays that were supposed to be on sale, but none of them were listed. I later found out the movies are available to purchase in stores only.

Instead of going back to bed, I decided to work on a few blog posts and I watched one episode of Friday Night Lights, which I recently started watching on DVD. At 4AM, I went into the kitchen and began cooking the Thanksgiving meal. Thanks to a few zero calorie energy drinks, I was able to get through the day, survive three loud cousins, and drag myself to the Black Friday sale at my local Walmart store prior to the event's start time at 6PM. After squeezing myself through the crowd of shoppers, I was able to get a few of the DVDs and Blu-rays on my list. I ended up going back the next morning to see what movies were leftover, and I was able to get all the others, minus the Warcraft DVD that I wanted.

Now as I'm writing this post, I am feeling a bit under the weather. Mostly, I'm just worn out, but I believe I've caught a bug, as my throat is sore. I keep wondering to myself about why Walmart and other stores won't list all their Black Friday items on their websites. It would be so much easier for those of us who just don't want to go shopping in a store on Thanksgiving!

Holiday Gift Guide: Whitman Ultimate Coin Supply Kit


Whitman Ultimate Coin Supply Kit


Publisher
 Whitman
Retail
$29.95

Where to Purchase
Whitman Books

Description
Whitman's 629 piece - Ultimate Coin Supply Kit is loaded with value! 


Kit Includes
2018 Red Book price guide
Statehood Quarters Folders Volumes I, II & III 
300 Nickel - Quarter Mylar holders
300 Cent - Dime Mylar holders
5 Quarter Storage Tubes
5 Cent Storage Tubes
Whitman 2x2 Storage Box
5 Quality Thumb-cut Pages
8 Plastic 2x2 Quarter holders
3" Round Magnifier



My Thoughts

Coin collecting is a wonderful hobby that can be enjoyed by just about anyone, which is why I'm featuring the Whitman Ultimate Coin Supply Kit on the first day of my blog's Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you're a newbie or an expert at coin collecting, this would make a great gift for any collector.

Yes, the kit's price tag is nearly $30, which might seem a bit steep at first, but once you start adding up the price of each item, you'll realize you're getting a bargain. The retail value of everything in the kit adds up to over $70!

The kit featured in the photo up above in this post is of the kit that was sent to me last month. The only difference between the kit now listed on the Whitman website is the addition of the 8 Plastic 2x2 Quarter holders, which I didn't receive with my kit. Nevertheless, this is still a great kit to give as a present for Christmas.

Everything you would need to start collecting coins is in the kit, which includes cardboard Mylar holders, a coin box, a magnifier, coin storage tubes, plastic 2x2 quarter holders, and thumb cut pages (can be used in a coin binder).

Tip: Don't staple the Mylar holders! Only use scotch tape, as this way you can remove the coins without damaging the holders.

Of the course the big highlights in this collection are the Statehood Quarters Folders Volumes I, II & III, which holds both the Denver and Philadelphia Statehood mints from 1999 to 2009.
An inside look at the coin book.
The 2018 Red Book!
I'm saving my favorite item from the kit for last - the 2018 Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins, which is a must have for any coin collector.

There are different editions of the Red Book, but the one in the kit is the spiral version. It has 464 pages and features many detailed colored photos throughout the book. Like the previous Red Books, the 2018 edition begins with an introduction to coin collecting and followed by a bit of history of each types of coins (1793 to 2017) along with the current price guide. The book retails for $15.95

A sneak peek at the Red Book.
Overall, the Whitman Ultimate Coin Supply Kit is a great kit to own. It will make a great gift for any coin collector.


*Note - I received a complimentary kit from the publisher. All opinions are my own.





Book Blogger Hop: November 24th - 30th




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Welcome to the new Book Blogger Hop!

If you want schedule next week's post, click here to find the next prompt question. To submit a question, fill out this form.

What to do:

1. Post on your blog answering this question:

  This week's question is submitted by Maria @ A Night's Dream of Books!

What's your immediate feeling when entering a bookstore, as compared to how you feel when entering a department store?

2. Enter the link to your post in the linky list below (enter your Blog Name and the direct link to your post answering this week’s question. Failure to do so will result in removal of your link).


3. Visit other blogs in the list and comment on their posts. Try to spend some time on the blogs reading other posts and possible become a new follower.  The purpose of the hop is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.
  

My Answer:

Shopping in a department store makes my anxiety and stress levels skyrocket. However, I'm much more relaxed when I'm in a bookstore.


Linky List:

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Fall Reads: Deadly Proof by Rachel Dylan


Bethany House; 318 pages; Blog Tour; Buy Link

Now available from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is the legal thriller Deadly Proof, book one in the Atlantic Justice series, by Rachel Dylan.

The novel centers on Kate Sullivan, a lawyer who finds herself as the lead council for a corporate cover-up lawsuit against Mason Pharmaceutical. Yes, this is a big case for her, but she wants to get justice of the victims whose lives were ruined the company's new drug. The case seemed to be going fine, well, until things become deadly. A "whistleblower" for the case turns up dead, and Kate could be the next victim.

This brings in Landon James into the story. He's a former Army Ranger turned private investigator who joins the case to handle security for Kate. His goal is to keep Kate safe, so the case can go trial. The last thing he wanted to do was to fall in love with her.

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Saturday, November 18, 2017

Fall Reads: Lady Jayne Disappears


Revell; 416 pages; $14.99; Amazon


Now available from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is the historical mystery novel Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano.

Set in Victorian England in 1861, the novel centers on Aurelie Harcourt, a young woman who inherits very little from her late father, except for his pen name, Nathaniel Droll, as well as his wealthy relatives that she has never met before the funeral. 

Aurelie decides to complete her father's unfinished serial novel, which she would publish under his pen name. The story is about her mother's mysterious disappearance from their family's home years ago. To finish the story, she will have to unravel the mystery of what happened to her mother, which involves extracting clues from her relatives. 



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