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Book Contests and Giveaways

May 19, 2010 by Arena Blake Leave a Comment

As much as I’ve been reading lately, it would be nice to win some free goodies. And I’m sure you guys wouldn’t mind the chance to win, too, right? So, I’ve compiled a list of book blog giveaways and contests that I’ll try to update as I come across them in my Interweb wanderings.See it…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Giveaway

Review: City of Ashes

May 18, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

City of Ashes is the second installment in Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series. My review of City of Bones (the first book in the series) can be found here. This second book was just as compelling as the first, which was quite refreshing! There were quite a few twists that I didn’t see coming and…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cassandra Clare, Four Stars, Mortal Instruments, Young Adult

See How My Garden Grows

May 18, 2010 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

Are you ready for a garden update? I know I am! The Angelonia has been growing like crazy! There are purple flowers everywhere. The African daisies — notsomuch. They are starting to die off. Ah, well, you can’t have everything. I *do* have these: The butterfly bushes are blooming! I love, love, love the vibrant…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Garden, Photos

May the Force Be With You

May 16, 2010 by Arena Blake 8 Comments

The other night, James and I went to the mall just to browse. Of course, we had to go in my favorite store. And guess what they had! Aren’t these cookie cutters awesome! Yoda, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and a Storm Trooper! I’m super excited to make some cookies to use these. I’ll let you…

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Filed Under: Geeking Tagged With: Cookies, Star Wars

Review: City of Bones

May 16, 2010 by Arena Blake 6 Comments

City of Bones (Mortal Instruments) Lately, I’ve been frequenting the Nest Book Club message board, and it has again sparked my love of reading. I’ve found many, many great books over the last few weeks from the ladies over there and I’ve decided to start writing reviews of the many books I read. This is…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cassandra Clare, Five Stars, Young Adult

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Arena is the wife of a Nerd and mom of a toddler who loves his Star Wars blankie a little too much. She shares parenting adventures, yummy recipes, and great photography on this Dallas mom blog. thenerdswife@gmail.com

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