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Hey all!! NQC, the National Quartet Convention is fast approaching.  If you have never been to NQC and you love Southern Gospel music, this is one event you should try to attend.  The music is great!  The groups are superb!  The location is beautiful! Organizers for the 61st Anniversary edition of NQC – the National Quartet Convention – are busily preparing for thousands of music fans to descend on Pigeon Forge, TN for Gospel music’s largest annual event.   Pigeon Forge, TN's LeConte Center will once again host the event from Sunday, September 23, 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2017. More than 40,000 people are expected to enjoy NQC's 61st event.   Among the special highlights this year are: Inaugural Appearance by Dr. Robert Jeffress Bill Gaither & the Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Homecoming Sing-a-Long SGMA Hall of Fame Induction and Benefit Concert featuring the 2018 inductions of Ann Downing, Tracy Stuffle, Mark Trammell, Norman Wilson Singing News

Hey neighbors!! Buddy received the Fling-A-Longs Pig from TrustyPup .  We brought it on vacation with us, to be his special toy for the trip.  After checking in to the hotel and walking Buddy and Brooklyn, we pulled out the new toy.  This on is specifically for Buddy, although Brooklyn was allowed to play with it while I was supervising.  Brooklyn has a tendency to destroy toys unless she is watched.  She has removed squeakers, chewed off the outside of tennis balls, as well as removing all stuffing from toys she plays with, so she only gets to play with this type of toy when supervised. Buddy loved his Fling-A Longs pig.  It a tennis ball in each end, and the center is stretchy.  It also has that crackle sound, which Buddy loves so well.  I think he likes the sound best!  Anyway, both he and Brooklyn played with the toy for quite some time.  Brooklyn kept trying to steal it away from Buddy. Buddy played fetch with it for awhile, but his favorite activity was to ge

Were you recently involved in an accident that resulted in an injury that wasn’t your fault? It can be a devastating time, especially when you don’t know what the future brings. If you’re unable to work and you can’t pay your bills, you need to move quickly to gain access to any disability benefits you may be entitled to. It’s also important to pursue and obtain resolution to who’s responsible for contributing to your injury. Here are a few initial steps to take and tips on how to make sure the process successful. Get Prompt Medical Care From the moment you realize that you were injured, you need to get medical care as soon as possible. Personal injuries can fall under a broad range of identifying terms, such as: Falling or injuring yourself in a store Getting whiplash or another serious injury from an accident Product defect Noise-induced hearing loss from a product or from your workplace This is just a small example of different types of personal injuries that you co

Hey neighbors!! Many of you may remember that we have reviewed product from Townley Girl over the years!  They have some amazing products for young girls.  We have reviewed several of their nail polish sets and of course lip glosses and hair accessories. This year Townley Girl is having a huge #BacktoSchool giveaway.  They are giving away a $500 gift card to TownleyGirl.com .  Simply click on this link, HERE , to be taken to their site to enter. Be sure to enter!  Thanks for stopping by today!  See you soon!

Hi all!! We recently visited the Ark Encounter  and the Creation Museum .  While there, we had this cute little dinosaur with us who visited different exhibits at the Ark.  You can see from the pictures some of the sights we saw.  We met some friends from Florida, and stayed in a local hotel, so that we had time to visit both places. We are going to have a gift box giveaway, that will include this little guy, as well as a couple other gifts. The Ark is a full size replica of what Noah's Ark might have looked like.  If you have never been there, you need to add it to your sights to see list.  It is one of those things, that you understand must be big, but the reality of seeing it and walking inside is just amazing!!  Inside the Ark, you will see huge cages to contain the animals, pots and other tools used to feed, prepare meals, and contain smaller animals.  There are life size figures of Noah, his wife, his sons and their wives. The Ark has three levels.  It is

Hey neighbors! Do any of you own or manage a business?  What tools and systems do you have in place to help your business run smoothly?  We are going to share a few that we think are necessary in todays fast paced, electronic society. Have you ever considered Master Data Management? For those who are unsure, here is the type of problem having master data management can help clear up.  This is an example I have witnessed personally.  I received an offer for a charge card from a certain company. Even after the card arrived, I continued to receive offers to apply for their card.  Now, had they had some form of master data management strategy in place, I would not have been receiving more offers on a card that I already had. Master data management will make your business run much smoother.  Every department will have access to a master data system and will then not be repeating information or having to check with another department for the verification.  This can prevent duplicate

Hey neighbors! If you or someone you love has been injured due to another person's neglect or irresponsible actions, do you know what your options are?  Do you know how to find out what your best choices are?  If you are like me, you have no idea what the laws regarding personal injury are, so the best thing to do would be to get help from someone who does.  A personal injury lawyer will know all the ins and outs of the law and he/she will be able to tell you if you have what is required to open a case. Although in many states you are allowed to file a claim for yourself, unless you know what you are doing chances are you will be better off hiring a good lawyer.  He will be able to guide you throughout the entire process of your case and most likely bring about better results.  He can give you advice where needed concerning; compensation for losing time at work, how you will recover your medical expenses, and other problems that you might be worrying about. How can

How many of our readers have ever heard of Shipshewana, Indiana? Probably quite a few, because although not as well known as some vacation destinations, I had heard of this Amish country locale for several years before we ever visited. Last month, my sisters and I took our mom for a two-night "girls getaway" to Shipshewana with the highlight being a visit to the Blue Gate Theatre for a concert by her favorite Gospel music group, the Inspirations. We did a lot of research before heading out, so I knew there would be plenty to do in town and nearby. We had a full day set to spend in Shipshewana and it was so neat to who some shopping at the local businesses, watch all the horse-drawn buggies go by, and just enjoy the slower pace of life there. As I said though, our highlight was our visit to the Blue Gate Theatre. Blue Gate is a family-owned business that also operates a fantastic restaurant and bakery as well as the Blue Gate Inn, so be sure to plan a stop in for dinner,

All throughout August you can earn large bonuses when sign up as my referral on Swagbucks. Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching the web, watching videos, shopping, discovering deals, and taking surveys. Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Target, or PayPal cash.    When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a 300 SB bonus! Here's how:   1.  Sign up using this link   2. Earn 300 SB total before September 1st, 2018. You'll get a 300 SB bonus for it!   3. That's it. It's super easy, and Swagbucks is for real. I use it myself, and I've earned so many Amazon gift cards through Swagbucks.  It helps with holiday shopping!

As summer rolls in, you may be thinking about how to beat the heat, how to entertain the kids, and what kind affordable family vacations might be available. You may have summer safety on your mind as well and keeping everyone safe includes your treasured family pet. If you want to keep your dog or cat out of danger this summer, there are a few actions you can take to ensure its safety while it enjoys the warm weather with your family. 1.      Change Out Water Daily Giving your pet access to clean, cool water daily can be vital to its health. Dogs and cats cannot sweat, so they pant to regulate their body temperature in hot weather. If they refuse their water because it is dirty or hot, they may dehydrate or pant heavily, which can affect their health. Clean your pet’s water bowls daily and check them often in hot weather, especially if they are outdoors. 2.      Latch Your Pool Gate Just as curious toddlers might wander too close to the edge of a pool, puppies and young d

It's that time of the year again! Swagbucks is holding a Back to School Team Challenge to help you earn free gift cards! For those of you who don't know what Swagbucks is, it's a website where you can earn cash back on everyday tasks you do online like shopping, answering surveys, discovering deals, and watching videos. You can even earn for searching the web!  If you've never tried Swagbucks before because you didn't know where to begin, their Team Challenges are a great way to learn the ropes and earn points towards free gift cards and PayPal cash!  The challenge runs from Monday, August 6th to Friday, August 10th.  Here's how you can join the challenge and the site:    1.  Click here  to join the challenge and be assigned to a team. 2. In addition to earning SB, you'll contribute to your team's total as you complete different activities on Swagbucks. 3. Check back on the page often to see the scores and what you've contribute so f

Image It is never easy when you find health issues with your child .  You might feel inadequate when you realize that they have health problems that need to be addressed. Do not let this get you down, just make sure you can get the proper medical help. Hearing is something which can be difficult to spot because your child often will not show signs of diminished hearing or deafness, however there are some signs that you can look for to determine whether or not your child has a hearing issue and whether you will need to be choosing an audiologist for them the next time you visit the doctor. Selective Hearing It might seem like your child is purposely ignoring you at times, and then there will be other times that they hear you right away with no issues at all. However, you will find that your child isn’t doing it to annoy you, they might simply have issues hearing you under certain conditions and this can be a sign that they need a hearing test. Volume is Loud If you are watching TV a

About the Book Book Title: Running   Author: Dave Milbrandt   Genre: Christian Suspense   Release date : May 1, 2018 An assassin’s bullet sends Jim Mitchell running. When he’ll stop is anybody’s guess. A tragedy propels Jim into a vacant state assembly seat. The new lawmaker and his wife have a baby on the way, but that doesn’t stop the people trying to keep him from a job he never wanted in the first place. Then Jim gets involved in a plan to thwart a major terror attack that could either make him a hero or get him killed. Political intrigue and high drama accent this tale of what it costs to find one’s purpose, and what the rewards can be when you do. Running is the third book in the Jim Mitchell series. Previous titles include Chasing Deception and Undue Pressure. Click here to purchase your copy. My Thoughts This is the first book I have read in this series, so I am a little behind as far as the back story.  Some of that is revealed in this book, bu