Host an Allie Finkle Book Club Party with Your Daughter
December 13, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under books, giveaway, reading
Tweet Julia and I both love to read, so we were excited to be introduced to the fun series of books for tween girls called Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls, by Meg Cabot (of The Princess Diaries fame). Allie is just a 9-year-old girl who’s just trying to make sense out of the 4th grade, [...]
Borders’ Double-Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge
June 10, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under books, giveaway, reading, summertime
Tweet Even though most of my older kiddos love to read, now that summer is here and all of the neighbor kids are knocking on our door, I’m having a tough time getting them to sit still with a book. Even my younger tykes would rather be running around outside or playing on their new [...]
Junior’s Adventures {Giveaway}
December 23, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Christmas, books, giveaway, money management
Tweet Junior’s Adventures Books, by Dave Ramsey, are so much fun and all of my kids enjoy them, especially Josh. Just the other day I found him all snuggled up on the couch, with one book in his hands and the rest of the set scattered around him… so cute! Even my younger two love [...]
Play and Learn
December 11, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under activities, books, homeschooling, keeping busy
Tweet I have many fond memories of this time of the year, growing up…. With so many family gatherings and school group activities, we were much busier than usual. Because of the hustle and bustle, it seemed we took many days off of school between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sure, we were still learning, but they [...]
Read for the Record
September 18, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Walmart, books, giveaway, literacy
Tweet My love of books began at a very early age… Mom would often read to my siblings and me, and it was then that I discovered a whole new world. Through the pages of books I met amazing people, went on fantastic adventures, listened to rich conversation, and even found myself in far off [...]
Twilight (A Giveaway!)
March 7, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Twilight, books, giveaway, movies
Tweet I know there are many Twilight fans out there… Are you one? I have yet to read the series, or see the movie, that has gals – yes, even the grown-up, mommy type – all excited. I’ve never been in to vampire stories, but I’m thinking of purchasing the books to read on my [...]
Good Books Make Great Gifts
December 10, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Christmas 08, books, gift guide 08, gifts
Tweet Books are always great gift ideas. Here are some of my favorite children’s books, novels, and cookbooks. Make sure you scroll over the title to read why they are my favorites. Amazon.com Widgets
Books, Books and More Books
September 17, 2007 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under books, giveaway, stuff for mommy
Tweet There are a few giveaways going on right now for some wonderful books! Created to be His Helpmeet is a fantastic book that helps us wives see exactly what the Lord had in mind for us when He created us. You can win a copy of this book and the companion Journal over at [...]
The Little Black Book of Style
September 12, 2007 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under books, for bloggers, for non-bloggers, giveaway, stuff for mommy
Tweet There is a giveaway at An Island Review!If you’d like your very own copy of The Little Black Book of Style, just leave a comment on the giveaway post before September 16th mentioning one thing you wish you never wore.A random winner will be selected on the 17th.
Becoming a Woman of Joy
September 7, 2007 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under books, contest, for bloggers, for non-bloggers, stuff for mommy
Tweet Loni, at Finding Joy in the Morning, is having a contest… Just leave a comment on the contest post with your guess about what her little guy is holding and you may win a Becoming A Woman of Joy Journal. Enter by September 13th.






















