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Once in a Blue Moon by Eileen Goudge Review

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I got a chance to read Eileen Goudge’s latest novel Once in a Blue Moon, thanks to One2OneNetwork and let me tell you, it is a smokin’ read!

Description:
Lindsay and Kerrie Ann are sisters who have known hardship from an early age. Without guidance from their neglectful mother, their only aid came from an unlikely source, a retired exotic dancer by the name of Miss Honi Love. When the girls’ mother was sent to prison, Miss Honi tried unsuccessfully to save them from being separated and sent into foster care.

Thirty years later, Lindsay is still trying to reconnect with her sister. The owner of a bookstore in the sleepy California seaside town of Blue Moon Bay, she was lucky enough to have been adopted by a loving couple. Unbeknownst to her, Kerrie Ann has suffered a very different life. Bounced from one foster home to the next, she ran away as a teenager before becoming a drug-addicted single mother. Now, newly sober, Kerrie Ann is fighting to regain custody of the little girl who was taken from her.

Neither sister’s expectations are met when they’re finally reunited. But as the two sisters engage in the fiercest battles of their lives, they are at last drawn together despite their differences, restoring belief in the unshakable bond of family.

About the author
Eileen Goudge is a New York City-based bestselling with over 4 million copies in print. She is the author of The Diary, Domestic Affairs, Woman in Red, One Last Dance, Garden of Lies and Thorns of Truth. Check out her Facebook page HERE.

I really enjoyed reading this book and it was a super fast read. It only took me a couple days to finish this one up, as it was too good to put down! I loved the way the author makes you feel attached to all the characters, this book read like I was watching a movie, a page-turner I simply could not put down. The story is compelling and the characters are heartwarming, especially the sisters and Miss Honi. And you won’t be disappointed in the ending either (no worries, no spoilers here). With cold weather approaching, this is the perfect book to cuddle up on the couch with a nice cup of hot tea.

Once in a Blue Moon is available on Amazon HERE.

Disclaimer: I was contacted by One2One Network to do this review. While I was not compensated for this, I did receive a copy of the book in order to do the review.

Walgreens Deals 10/18-10/24

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Here’s my take on the best deals each week. Free deals are highlighted in green. If you’re not familiar with all Walgreens has to offer check out my Walgreens 101 page HERE


REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Emergen-C Booster 2.5 oz. ea 2-pack Energy or Immune Defense (this is a Monthly Register Reward 9/27-10/31) $3.49=$3.50 RR
Final Cost FREE

Vaseline Sheer Infusion 6.8 oz. $6.99=$7.00 RR (this is a Monthly Register Reward)
Use $1.50/1 Q HERE (near bottom of the page “Click for Coupon”) and IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE and BY MAIL HERE and HERE
Final Cost FREE plus $1.50 overage

Robitussin DM To Go 2 pk. $2.49=$2.50 RR (this is a Monthly Register Reward)
Final Cost FREE

Chapstick Fresh Effects .15 oz. $2.99=$3.00 RR (this is a Monthly Register Reward)
Final Cost FREE

Gillette Fusion MVP Power or Manual Razor $8.99=$6.00 RR (good thru 10/24)
Use $4.00/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, Any Q P&G 9/27
Final Cost FREE plus $1.01 overage

Halls Refresh Sugar Free Drops 20 ct. $1.00=$1.00 RR
Use $.75/1 Halls Refresh Hard Candy P&G 9/27
Or Use $.50/1 Halls Refresh Hard Candy Q All You Magazine, October 2009
Final Cost FREE plus $.75-.$50 overage

Trident Layers Gum 14 pc. $2/$2.00=$1.00 RR (this is a Monthly Register Reward)
Use 2 $.75/1 Q HERE.
Final Cost FREE plus $.50 overage

Glade 4 oz. or 2 oz. Candle, Scented Candle w/Tin Holder, Scented Candles Refills, Plugins Scented Warmers or Gel Refills 2/$5.00=$1.00 RR
Use BOGO Glade Plug Ins Scented Gel Warmer – valid up to $2.35 HERE
Or Use Glade Free Scented Candle Refill wyb Holder HERE
Or Use $2.00/2 Glade Scented Oil Candles Products, Any Q SS 9/20
Or Use $3.00/2 Fragrance Collection HERE
Final Cost Varies

Head & Shoulders or Herbal Essences 23.7 oz. or Pantene 25.4 oz. $5.99=$2.00 RR
Use $1.00/1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Product Or Haircolor, Any Excluding Trial Size Q RP 9/13
And Use Herbal Essence buy one Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, get any ONE Herbal Essence Styler FREE Q P&G 10/11
Final Cost $1.49 each for Shampoo or Conditioner & a Styler product

Pert Plus Shampoo Plus Conditioner 12 or 13.5 oz. 2/$5.00=$2.00 RR
Use 2 $1.00/1 Pert Plus Or Pert Plus For Men, Any 12 Oz. + SS 9/13 or IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE
Final Cost $.50 ea

Colgate Total Toothpaste 5.8 oz. or 360 Deep Clean or Actiflex Toothbrush 2/$6.00=$1.00 RR
Use $1.00/1 360 Toothbrush Q HERE
Or Use $1.00/1 Total Toothpaste Q SS 10/11
Final Cost $1.50 ea

Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush 2/$6.00=$3.00 RR
Use 2 $1.00/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, Any (1) Or (2) Indicators Q P&G 10/11 or 9/27
Final Cost $.50 ea

Theraflu Cold, Cough, Sinus or Flu Relief 6 pk. Vapor patch, 6 packets or Liquid 8.3 oz. or Triaminic Allergy, Cold or Sinus Relief 14 ct. Thin Strips, Liquid 4 oz., Nasal Spray .67 oz. $4.99 ea Buy 2=$4.00 RR or Buy 3=$8.00 RR
Theraflu:
Buy 3, Use 3 $2.00/1 Theraflu Q IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE or $2.00/1 Theraflu Q SS 10/18 (NOTE: I got my Sunday paper this morning, and mine insert had a $3.00 Coupon making this an even better deal!)
And Use $2.00/1 Q Healthy Savings Walgreens Booklet (will take $2.00/1 3x)
Final Cost FREE plus $4.00 overage
Triaminic:
Buy 3, Use $2.00/1 Triaminic’s Liquids 4 oz. or Thin Strips Q in Walgreens Healthy Savings Booklet (will take off $2.00 3x)
And Use 2 $1.50/1 Q HERE (lower left, click on “Save”) or SS 10/18
Final Cost FREE plus Overage!
(Note: You can also mix & match the Theraflu & Traminic if you like)

Zantac 24 or 30 ct. $8.99=$9.00 RR
Use $5.00/1 Q HERE
Or Use $1.00/1 Zantac 8 ct. + Q SS 8/23 or 10/18
Final Cost FREE plus overage

Bic Disposable Razors 4 pk. Comfort3 $3.99=$1.00 RR
Use $2.00/1 Bic Disposable Razors Q SS 10/18
Final Cost $.99

COUPON MATCHUPS

Starbucks Frappucino $1.29
Use Walgreens weekly ad coupon (limit 4)
And Use $1.00/1 single serve 9.5 oz. or 13.7 oz. Starbucks Frappuccino IE HERE or FIREFOX HERE
Final Cost $.29 ea

Lindsay Olives Black or Green 5-6 oz. $.99
Use Walgreens weekly ad coupon (limit 3)
Buy 2, Use $1.00/2 Lindsay Olives Products Q Family Circle Magazine, September 2009 or HERE
Final Cost $.49 ea

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner BOGO @ $2.89. so $1.45 ea
Use 2 $.50/1 Q HERE
Final Cost $.95 ea

Hefty One Zip Bags 13-22 pk. BOGO @ $3.29, so $1.65 ea
Use 2 $1.00/1 Hefty One Zip Bags, Any Q RP 8/30
Final Cost $.65 ea

Scotch Gift or Magic Tape 3 pk. 3/4x300in. $1.99
Use Walgreens weekly ad coupon (limit 3)
Use $.50/1 Scotch Magic Tape, Any 3-Pack Q RP 8/9
Final Cost $1.49

Sure Deodorant 2.6-2.7 oz. $1.50
Use Walgreens weekly ad coupon (limit 4)
Use $.75/1 Q HERE
Final Cost $.75

Mazola Extra Virgin Olive Oil 17 oz. $3.49 (limit 2)
Use $.50/1 Q SS 10/4
Final Cost $2.99

Dawn Liquid Dish Soap 10.3 oz. $.99
Use $.25/1 Dawn, Any Q P&G 9/27
Final Cost $.74

Almay Cosmetics BOGO
Use 2 $3.00/1 Almay Bright Eyes Q from the Walgreens October Coupon Booklet
And Use $1.00/1 Almay Q SS 8/2
Final Cost Varies

Airwick Select 50% off
The Airwick Scented Oil I-Motion & the Freshmatic Compact I-Motion are both $3.99
Use the $4.00/1 Coupons from SS 10/11 or 9/13 or HERE
Final Cost FREE

OTHER DEALS

Halloween Pencil 8/$1.00 ($.13 ea)
Use Walgreens weekly ad Coupon (limit 16)

Walgreens Heavy Duty Batteries 6 pk. AA or AAA $.99
Use Walgreens weekly ad Coupon (limit 3)

Scotch Mailer 4×7-8.5×11 3/$1.00
Use Walgreens weekly ad Coupon (limit 6)

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My Walmart Deals 10/17

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Yes, I dared to go to Walmart again on a Saturday! lol

  • 2 GV Half&Half 32 oz. $1.84 ea
  • 2 Large Eggs Dozen $.92 ea
  • Krispy Wheat Saltine Crackers $.99 ea (ad matched)
  • 3 Tide Travel Size $.97 ea, Used 3 $1.00/1 Qs (adjusted to $.97)
  • Friskies Freshsations Snacks $1.86, Used Free Coupon
  • Hormel Chili Master $2.50, Used $2.00/1 Q
  • Velveeta $4.32, Used $1.00/1 Q
  • Final Cost $11.73

Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert Preview 10/18

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This week’s Sunday Newspapers will have 2 Inserts, 1 Smart Source and 1 Red Plum. Here’s a preview of some of the better coupons. Keep in mind coupons vary by region.

SMART SOURCE
$2.00/1 Bic Disposable Razors
$.50/1 Bird’s Eye or Steamfresh variety bag
$.50/1 Bird’s Eye Steamfresh Lightly Sauced Vegetables and Pasta bag
BOGO Bird’s Eye Steamfresh Meals $8.99 max
$4.00/1 Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit
$1.50 off GoodNites Sleep Pants, jumbo pack+
$.55/1 Healthy Ones Packaged Lunchmeat,
B3GO Hershey’s, Reese’s or Kit Kat Snack Size Bag Candy, 9-22oz.
Free Marcal Small Steps single roll towel, bath tissue or facial tissue
$2.00/1 Marcal Small Steps Super Soft 2-ply Bath Tissue
$2.00/1 Pert Plus Family Size, 25.4oz.+
$5.00/1 Playskool Hatchlings
$10.00/1 Playskool Musical Sit ‘n Spin
$1.00/1 Revlon Beauty Tool
$1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee 12oz bag,
$2.00/1 Theraflu product
$1.50 off Triaminic product
BOGO Trident Layers Gum, single pack, $1.49 max
$1.00/1 Zantac 8ct.+

RED PLUM
$1.00/1 Advil Cold and Sinus or Allergy Sinus
$1.00/1 Breathe Right
$.75/1 Breyers Ice Cream, 1.5-1.75qt.
$2.00/1 L’Oreal EverPure Shampoo conditioner or treatment
$3.00/1 L’Oreal Skincare Products
$1.00/1 L’Oreal Skincare Products
$2.00/1 L’Oreal True Match or L’Oreal Makeup, Powder, Blush or Concealer
$1.00/1 Listerene Whitening Rinse 16oz.+ or Listerene Agent Cool Blue or Listerene Smart Rinse
$1.00/1 McCormick Black Pepper, Spice or Herb in a Bottle, Extract or Food Color
$1.00/1 Reach Dental Floss or Reach Access Flosser
$1.00/1 Reach Toothbrush or Value Pack
$1.00/1 Smart Balance Butter Blend Sticks
$1.00/1 Smart Balance Peanut Butter

NOTE: For those of you who aren’t getting the Red Plum (Valassis) inserts in your papers, you can sign up for them HERE and get them sent directly to your mailbox!

Recent Printable Coupons HERE

My Target Deals 10/16

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So, I didn’t linger too long at my Target today, we’ve had a big flu outbreak in our area and there just seemed to be a lot of sick people at Target today. I sure am glad I stocked up on Purell at Walgreens last week!

  • 2 Degree Fine Fragrance Body Mists & 2 Deodorants $3.29 ea, Used 2 $3.00/2 Target Qs and 4 $1.50/1 Qs
  • 2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Wheat Thin Spaghetti $1.00 ea, Used $1.00/2 Q
  • Neosporin Lip Health $3.34, Used $3.00/1 Q (they’re $2.99 at CVS through the end of the month if you have one in your area)
  • Renu Contact Lens Solution Trial Size $1.52, Used $2.00/1 Q
  • Skintimate Shaving Cream Trial Size $1.47, Used $1.50/1 Q
  • Final Cost $2.12

My Walgreens Deal 10/16

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I kind of had Walgreens burnout this week, so I didn’t make it there much this week. I did a transaction earlier in the week to take advantage of Marie Claire’s free offer HERE, but I already mailed off the receipt and forgot to take a picture, so I’ll just skip that one.

On another note, Walgreens seems to have a bunch of stuff on clearance right now, today I noticed they clearanced a bunch of Physicians Formula cosmetics, nice! Anyway, keep an eye out for clearance items, they make great filler items when you’re using Register Rewards. Christmas is fast approaching, think Stocking Stuffers!

  • 4 Pens, Clearanced to $.17 (these are too cute)
  • 1 Mini-highliter $.14
  • 3 packs of Character Band-Aids $3.79, Used Walgreens Coupon ad, on sale $1.99 and used $2.00 Coupon from the Walgreens CAB (Children’s Activity Booklet), both coupons made these FREE
  • Vaseline Infusion Lotion $6.99, Used $1.50/1 Q and got back $7.00 RR
  • Gillette Fusion MVP Razor $8.99, Used $4.00/1 Q and got back $6.00 RR
  • Emergen-C Boost Alert $3.49, Got back $3.50 RR
  • Used $14.50 in previous RRs
  • Final Cost $.26 and got back $16.50 in Register Rewards

My Dillons Deals 10/16

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Wow, it was pandemonium on the soup aisle today, people were going nuts over the soup sale! It’s gotten a little chilly here in the Ozarks and I guess people are really wanting their soups! lol

  • 12 Cans Campbell’s Chunky Soup Healthy Request $1.00 ea (Used 6 $.40/2 Qs which doubled)
  • 2 Turkey Hill Tea Half Gallons $1.67 ea, Used $1.00/2 Q (ok, I normally wait for these to go on sale, but I just couldn’t stand it anymore, I just HAD to have my tea) 😉
  • Ground Chuck $1.77 lb. total $4.81
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers $.50 ea (my very favorite vegetable!)
  • Steak Mushrooms, marked down to $1.59 (another favorite of mine!)
  • Green Cabbage $.49 lb. total $.92 (ok, not a favorite, but very healthy)
  • Lays BBQ Chips $3.19, Used Dillons FREE Coupon
  • Milk 2% Half Gallon $1.33
  • Final Cost $20.13, I was very happy with my total considering all the great food I got.

Free Red Gold Tote Bag to IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK and WI

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If you are a resident of the following states: IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK and WI, sign up to get a free tote bag from Red Gold HERE. “This versatile tote bag measures 13″W x 15” H x 6″D, allowing plenty of room for groceries. Following the “green” trend, it is durable enough to be used on numerous shopping trips. The reinforced straps allow for packing your bag with a variety of items. Offer Expires November 6 or while supplies last. Limit 1 Tote Bag per Household Address.”