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Hybrid by Brian O’Grady – Book Review

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Hybrid was a fairly easy read. It did not get confusing and you were kept right in the action. At points there was definitely a feeling that I was getting where I was waiting to get back to another characters point of view because the one I was currently on was slightly boring compared to the high suspense/thriller sections. These parts did serve the purpose of filling in the blanks on backstory and the technical aspects of the disease but they did leave me wanting more. The protagonist and antagonist were very well fleshed out and you could very easily connect with the various characters. It IS rather good for a medical thriller.

Overall I did enjoy reading this book (but truth to tell it is hard for me to not enjoy a book).  Hybrid is available for purchase wherever books are sold.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book at no cost to me in exchange for my honest review.


 

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Celebrating this Spring

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This Spring, we are looking forward to celebrating all kinds of things. First things first, I completed my degree on April 3rd and am currently waiting for my diploma to arrive. We are also heading out of town this weekend to watch the Libby participate in the State Destination Imagination competition and are hoping for a big win (which will make it into one of our new photo books) ! There are two other things that we are hoping happen before Summer arrives….we hope that we will be able to announce that we are expecting another child and we are hoping to move as well…into a house of our own. **FINGERS CROSSED**

For me personally, the biggest celebration right now is the one in which I became a college graduate! I am still debating on driving the hour and a half in June to participate in the actual graduation ceremony, but if I do, I plan on inviting my family to join me with the help of Shutterfly with these beautiful graduation announcements

This is a HUGE accomplishment for me and I really want to celebrate it, I’m just not sure exactly how I want to do that just yet. I might just wait until the Alex finishes up his degree in November and participate in the ceremony alongside him!

 

Spring is a busy time of year in our house and who knows just how much busier it will become. Here’s hoping we will be planning on sending out some birth announcements before next Spring!

 

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Disclaimer:  This post is part of a series sponsored by Shutterfly. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do.

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#WIN Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows – Part 1 on Blu-Ray or DVD

This Friday, April 15th Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows will hit stores on Blu-Ray and DVD. As I mentioned previously, we are big Harry Potter fans around here.
Since I first shared Harry Potter: The Quest on my blog, my husband has been hooked. I’m not even sure how many points he has racked up, but I’m sure it’s a lot.

Being the Harry Potter addicts that we are, we are beyond words excited that we get to give away 1 copy of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows Part 1 on Blu-Ray or DVD (the studio will be choosing the format you receive). Isn’t that great news!?

Here’s how to enter!
MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me who your favorite character is from Harry Potter.
For additional entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
2.Tweet about this giveaway then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. This is SUPER easy is your use the Twitter icon below. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)
3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.
4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.
7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.
9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.
10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.

This giveaway will begin on April 12th 2011 and end on April 29th 2011 at NOON CST.

Disclaimer:  This information was provided to me by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to help spread the word at my own discretion.  As fans of Harry Potter, we decided to participate.  We also received a complimentary copy of the film.

 

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Family Movie Night: Truth Be Told – Includes Giveaway – Ends 4/26/11

Once again, WalMart and P&G have teamed up to bring back Family Movie Night as a way for families to spend more time together while watching a family friendly movie.

This Saturday, April 16th at 8/7C the latest movie, Truth Be Told will premiere. This film stars Candace Cameron Bure (remember DJ Tanner from Full House?–That’s her!) along with David James Elliot, and Ronny Cox.

Check out the trailer for the movie:

We are looking forward to watching this movie as a family and have it all set to record on our DVR since we will be out of town when it airs (I am hoping we are back early enough to catch it Saturday night!!)

The message in this movie is,”honesty is the best policy” which is something I think everyone needs a little refresher on from time to time!



The great folks at WalMart & P&G were so kind and sent us a Truth Be Told viewing kit that I have arranged for 1 lucky reader of The Megalomaniac Mommy to receive their own Truth Be Told viewing kit (includes movie trailer and behind the scenes interview with the cast, fun movie fact sheet and some goodies for your family to enjoy together!) and a copy of the latest P&G Family Movie, Change of Plans
Here’s how to enter!
MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me what you like to do as a family.
For additional entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
2.Tweet about this giveaway then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. This is SUPER easy is your use the Twitter icon below. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)
3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.
4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.
7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.
9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.
10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.
11. Like Family Movie Night on Facebook for 1 entry.

 

This giveaway will begin on April 12th 2011 and end on April 26th 2011 at NOON CST.

Disclaimer: This promotion was based on using a complimentary product provided by P&G and WalMart.  Neither P&G or WalMart represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite. The opinions stated from me are 100% mine and they are my true thoughts on this film.

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Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed Potatoes Giveaway – CLOSED

As I have mentioned before, we are big fans of Betty Crocker potatoes because they are made with 100% real russet potatoes. We have been fortunate enough to try all of the flavors they offer, including our favorite, the Loaded Mashed potatoes. These potatoes are so well flavored they taste as though you are eating a baked potato smothered in butter, sour cream, bacon and cheese with a dash of chive on top. All of those amazing flavors are there!

Can you say nom nom nom?!

Betty Crocker flavored mashed potatoes are a great addition to dinner as the perfect side. We happen to eat them at least 3 times a week! Yes, we are that hooked. They are a must have in the house at all times!

Not to mention, they are super easy and quick to make! My 12 year old, Zack is already a pro at whipping them up!!

Betty Crocker and MyBlogSpark introduced us to the Loaded Mashed potatoes by sending us this lovely pack

And since we love Betty Crocker Loaded Mashed potatoes so much, Betty Crocker and MyBlogSpark are letting us giveaway a prize pack as pictured above so you can give these potatoes a try too!!

 

Here’s how to enter!
MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me what your favorite Betty Crocker product is in a comment below.

For additional entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.

2. Tweet about this giveaway then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. This is SUPER easy is your use the Twitter icon below. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!) (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)

3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.

4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.

5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.

6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.

7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.

8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.

9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.

10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.

11. Like Betty Crocker on Facebook for 1 entry.

12. Follow @BettyCrocker on Twitter for 1 entry.

This giveaway will begin on April 12th 2011 and end on April 26th 2011 at 12 Noon CST.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a sample product and the prize pack pictured above from Betty Crocker and MyBlogSpark. Neither Betty Crocker or MyBlogSpark represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite. The opinions stated from me are 100% mine and they are my true thoughts.

 

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