In My Mailbox

26 Mar, 2010 by in simon schuster, utah authors 3 comments

Spiderwick Chronicles #2,4-bought used for my kiddos
Fablehaven boxed set-Won from Simon Schuster
So Yesterday by Scott Westerfield-bought used
Sweep by Kate Tiernan– bought used
Vampire Diaries by L.H. Smith-bought used
This Lullabye by Sarah Dessen -Giving Away, stay tuned!
Missing by Utah author Sandra Gibb Hinrichson-in the mail to review
Love Your Body by Brooke Parker PHD- in the mail to review
Zan-Gah books- in the mail to review
Shakepeare picture books- bought used
Bedtime at the Swamp, Cool Daddy Rat and The Middle Child Blues
by Utah author Kristyn Crow-in the mail to review

The Poppy Tree Fine Art Print Giveaway

25 Mar, 2010 by in etsy, the poppy tree 19 comments


Today’s’ Chile relief giveaway is from one of my very favorite artists on Etsy. I absolutely adore everything in her shop and could spend a fortune on her whimsical fairy tale art. She captures the things I love…mermaids, trees, hedgehogs and first love. Welcome The Poppy Tree!

My name is Kelly…I am a self taught artist. I love painting as much as I love to breathe… trees, orange and green, loving and laughing with my beautiful little girl Abbey , sewing, rainy days, hedgehogs, acorns, fairytales, elephants and dogs, chocolate, tea, staying up until… really late and etsy! And I am so thankful every day for the lovely people who visit my shop and support my art.

Thank you so much for pursuing my shop and please have a sunshine-filled day!!

To enter to win an original fine art print of your choice from her shop:
+1 Leave a comment below
+3 for each dollar contributed to our Chile relief fund via Paypal to heatoddgardner@yahoo.com or if you prefer to send supplies, please email me at fireandice.heather@gmail.com
+3 Visit her etsy shop and heart it http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepoppytree
+2 comment below what your favorite item from her shop is
+3 Follow us on Twitter @FireIcePhotos
+3 Become a fan on our facebook page Fire and Ice
+5 add this contest to your blog, leave the link
+3 Visit our Etsy shop and pick your favorite item http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeatherZahnGardner

Contest ends April 25, 2010 and is International Good Luck!

Austenland by Shannon Hale Giveway

24 Mar, 2010 by in Shannon Hale 10 comments

Hardback: 208 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA; Reprint edition (May 27, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596912863

From School Library Journal
Adult/High School—Thirty-three-year-old Jane Hayes, who has a fairly serious addiction to the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice, inherits a trip to Pembrook Park, Kent, England, the location of a resort where guests dress, talk, think, and act in ways that Jane Austen would approve. Refusing to lie about her age, even on vacation in a place right out of Austen’s England, Jane finds herself quickly overcoming the obsession with Mr. Darcy that may very well have jeopardized her 13 “relationships” over the years. Left to walk in last to dinner, mildly obsessed with one of the hotel’s gardeners, and annoyed by another guest’s overeager attempts to bag a man, Jane is eager to return to Manhattan. Then she decides to give it all one more chance, since Great-Aunt Carolyn did see fit to pay for the entire vacation. Hale does a lovely job with the tale of a single woman who would appreciate a genuine shot at love. The book is well written, quite readable, and the myriad characters, especially those working at the resort, are quirkily funny. Given the immense popularity of Jane Austen’s novels among teen girls, this book definitely has cross-over appeal.—Sarah Krygier, Solano County Library, Fairfield, CA

Shannon has done it again, Austenland was one of my favorite reads of 2009. I absolutely loved this book! It is refreshing and without any questionable filler. Makes me want to rent Pride and Prejudice with Collin Firth! Hale’s plot had me guessing until the end. Austenland is a gem. Thanks so much to Shannon Hale @haleshannon for tweeting this 🙂 You are the best… I gave this soon to be movie Five stars!

To Enter to win the hardback: leave your name below+3 entries for each dollar donated to our Chile relief fund via Paypal to heatoddgardner@yahoo.com

Winner will be drawn Monday March 29th and it is open to International Entries.

Chile Relief Update

24 Mar, 2010 by in terremoto 1 comment

Many of you have been asking me about the Chile relief efforts we have going. I started out just wanting to help a couple of families and now it has grown. We have giveaways going for all who donate. To date we have sent 11 boxes of aid to Talca, San Miguel, and Llo Lleo, Chile. They went to families I knew there and are being directly distributed to those affected by the earthquake.

We have six more boxes ready to go but I am waiting for shipping donations as each box costs $55 to send via flat rate priority mail. We will keep sending as fast as we can! Recently we had another request from my friends in Maipu, Chile. They would like to work together with us to distribute aid. If you can contribute even a dollar, we have a fund set up at PayPal under the email heatoddgardner@yahoo.com 100% of the funds go directly to Chile. Or, if you want to donate items…here are supplies we have been asked for:

seeds
rain gear
tarps
ziploc baggies
winter clothes
non-perishable food items
formula
diapers
hygiene kit items: trial sized shampoo, combs, soap, razors, toothbrushes, wash cloths etc.
toys
Spanish books
survival items

Contact me via email for addresses of where to send the items. Thanks so much. This has been a wonderful experience and I have enjoyed hearing from those I love in Chile. They have asked us to pray that the winter rains don’t arrive before they can get shelter put together for those living outdoors. Fuerza CHILE!

Waiting on Wednesday "Torment"

24 Mar, 2010 by in torment, waiting on 3 comments


Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 464 pages
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (September 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385739141
Todays’ Waiting on Wednesday is “Torment” the sequel to “Fallen.” Another absolutely stunning cover from Lauren Kate! I am hoping this sequel fleshes out more about Daniel Gregori. Can we wait until September?!

Tell Tale Heart Necklace Giveway

24 Mar, 2010 by in etsy, tell tale heart 41 comments


Today’s Etsy giveaway comes from R’lyeh’s Treasure…Hi! Im Erin, I love individuality and uniqueness. I decided to create this unique collection of Jewelry inspired by Horror literature and films.
Each piece in painstakingly made by myself. I use the best supplies and pay great attention to details.
I’ve been selling online in other places for almost 3 years now and recently I was recommended to join Etsy, and here I am ^^

To Enter to win a necklace:
+1 Leave a comment below
+3 for each dollar contributed to our Chile relief fund via Paypal to heatoddgardner@yahoo.com or if you prefer to send supplies, please email me at fireandice.heather@gmail.com
+3 Visit her etsy shop and heart it http://www.etsy.com/shop/histerika
+3 Follow us on Twitter @FireIcePhotos
+3 Become a fan on our facebook page Fire and Ice
+2 Visit our Flickr gallery of the earthquake and comment http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherzahngardner/galleries/72157623541060135/
+5 add this contest to your blog, leave the link

+3 Visit our Etsy shop and pick your favorite item http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeatherZahnGardner

Contest ends April 24, 2010 and is International Good Luck!

Teaser Tuesday-Sharp Edge of A Knife

23 Mar, 2010 by in Nichole Giles, Teaser Tuesday, The Sharp Edge of a Knife Leave a comment


tEASER tUESDAYS IS A WEEKLY BOOKISH MEME, HOSTED BY MIZB OF SHOULD BE READING. ANYONE CAN PLAY ALONG! JUST DO THE FOLLOWING

Grab your current read

Open to a random page

Share two “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS!

Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

“Sweet music drifted through my thoughts, slowly comforting me and dissolving some of my tension.”

“That’s nice Gayle remarked, tipping his head to one side.” p.53
The Sharp Edge of a Knife (Based on a True Story) by D.N. Giles.

Watch for her giveaway and blog tour coming up on March 30th!

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Girl Eats Cupcake Pouches

23 Mar, 2010 by in etsy, pouches 20 comments




Today’s Chile relief giveaway is for one of four handmade pouches from Etsy seller GirlEatsCupcake! Hello there! I’m Kelsey.

My first encounter with sewing was back in middle school. After mama taught me how to use her old machine, my aunt helped me with my first project- a blanket which I still use today!
I slowly started sewing again in high school making book bags and the likes, and I’ve been at it ever since.

Aside from sewing, I love to read and bake, as well as paint and draw when I can find the time.

I love to put smiles on faces, and I hope my shop does that for you!

Find me at these other places!
www.myspace.com/girleatscupcake
www.facebook.com/girleatscupcake

To Enter to win one of the handmade pouches: (there are four winners):

+1 Leave a comment below
+3 for each dollar Make a contribution to our Chile relief fund via Paypal heatoddgardner@yahoo.com or if you prefer to send supplies, please email me at fireandice.heather@gmail.com
+3 Visit her etsy shop and heart it http://www.etsy.com/shop/girleatscupcake
+3 Follow us on Twitter @FireIcePhotos
+3 Become a fan on her Facebook Page: Girl Eats Cupcake and ours Fire and Ice
+3 visit our Myapsace page at Eternal Conflict Music http://www.myspace.com/eternalconflictmusic and hers at http://www.myspace.com/girleatscupcake
+5 add this contest to your blog, leave the link
+2 Visit our cupcake shop in Etsy and pick your favorite item, comment below http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=cupcake&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6824796&ref=auto

Contest ends April 23, 2010 and is International Good Luck!

AmiRomi Amigurumi Giveaway

22 Mar, 2010 by in etsy, santiago 32 comments

Scripips

Sophie the Dancer

Aren’t these adorable?! I SO wish I knew how to make them! Here is what AmiRomi has to say: I’m so glad to get start at Etsy!! I’m from Chile.
All the things that I made, have a big part of my dedication, care and love.

My web site on spanish is http://www.amiromi.com/

This is my shop to show all the job and love through these little amigurumis.

So!! Thanks for be here and take a look! ;D
Saluditos a todos…

To Enter to win one of the little critters: (there are two winners):

+1 Leave a comment below
+3 for each dollar Make a contribution to our Chile relief fund via Paypal heatoddgardner@yahoo.com or if you prefer to send supplies, please email me at fireandice.heather@gmail.com
+3 Visit her etsy shop and heart it http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmiRomi
+3 Follow us on Twitter @FireIcePhotos and @AmiRomi
+3 Become a fan on her Facebook Page: AmiRomi and ours Fire and Ice
+2 Visit her website: http://www.amiromi.com/ and comment
+2 Visit our Flickr gallery of the earthquake and comment http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherzahngardner/galleries/72157623541060135/
+5 add this contest to your blog, leave the link

Contest ends April 22, 2010 and is International Good Luck!

Contest Winners

22 Mar, 2010 by in contest winners 7 comments

Hello! Fellow blog readers 🙂 In an attempt to simplify my life little I will no longer be contacting contest winners via email. I will tweet them and post them on the blog, but if you entered something you will want to check back. If I don’t heard from the winner in 48 hours a new winner will be drawn. We’ve had a lot of unclaimed prizes which makes more fun for the rest of you! Thanks so much for reading and following our blog. let us know if you have any suggestions on how to make it better! And without further ado, here are this week’s winners!

Litttle People Necklaces-Molly WhimsyHouse http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/moms-monday-giveaway-little-people.html
Chile relief print by Mighty Marce -Laurie Donovan http://heatherzahngardner.blogspot.com/2010/03/chile-relief-giveaway.html
8×10 Print from Mighty Marce -Selene
http://fireandicereads.com/2010/03/8×10-photo-print.html
Strangeling Prints- Creative Taylor, Kara Sisley, Nicky at Wicked Awesome Books http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/steampunk-alice-in-wonderland-signed.html

Unclaimed-Here is a second chance!

1) Graceling Hardback http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/wow-bitterblue-by-kristin-cashore.html
2) Toddy the Toadstool Stamp http://fireandicereads.com/2010/03/handmade-rubber-stamp-by-nerd-nook.html
3) Kelsea Echo Drink Me Jewelry http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/kelseaecho-alice-in-wonderland-jewelry.html
4) Cheshire Cat Scrabble Tile Pendant http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/chesire-cat-scrabble-pendant.html

I will give away the four unclaimed prizes to the first four people to donate at least $5 to our Chile relief fund via PayPal at heatoddgardner@yahoo.com GOOD LUCK!