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Congratulations to  GUSH  and  ORCHID  for winning the CD GIVEAWAY!! They will both be receiving a mixed CD of 20 songs of my choosing in their desired genres.  Thank you!

I bought some Otis Spunkmeyer oatmeal raisin cookies from my nephew to help with his fundraising, and those cookies were so good! I said "were" because I ate most of them. I think my kids had like five out of an entire pail of the bake ready deliciousness! I give these cookies a 5 out of 5. So if your niece or nephew or grandkids are selling them, buy more than one package, one for them and one entire one for you. Well, maybe two, I mean I think it only made like 36 cookies. That's way too few. Since all my Otis cookies were gone before Thanksgiving, I was feeling the cravings for oatmeal raisin cookies. I decided to try Betty Crocker. I didn't have high hopes. I mean what was better than an Otis Spunkmeyer oatmeal raisin cookies? So it came in a package that required mixing. Great! Q-time with my little girl. Well I didn't wait for the stick of butter (yes an entire stick, my arteries!) to "soften" properly so some of the teaspoons of mix had whole chu...

Title: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Author: Barbara Robinson About the Author: (Inside Cover) Barbara Robinson was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and received her B.A. from Allegheny College. She has written several books for children, including the sequel to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever entitled The Best School Year Ever. Her short stories have frequently appeared in well-known women's magazines. Summary: (Inside Cover) The Herdmans are absolutely the worse kids in the history of the world. Called one of America's favorite Christmas stories, and now a classic television movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has been a favorite of young readers the world over since 1972. Funny, memorable, and outrageous, it is the story of a family of incorrigible children who discover the Christmas story for the first time and help everyone else rediscover its true meaning. The Herdmans-Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys-are horrible. They awful things like lie and ste...

Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Starring: Justin Long, Matthew Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Christina Applegate, Anna Faris, Amy Poehler, Alan Tudyk Time: 87 minutes Rated: G Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family Date it Came Out: December 16, 2011 Director: Mike Mitchell Summary: (IMDb) Playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. They discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems. IMDb Rating: 2.9/10 My Rating: 9.5/10 I'd Recommend to... Families My Thoughts: Before flying off to the International Music Awards, the Chipmunks and Chipettes are off on a family vacation - a cruise in the tropics. Alvin behaves as any chipmunk-kid would, but it almost gets them kicked off the ship. When he is doing the one thing allowed - shuffleboard - he gets bored. When he sees a kite flying high in the sky, he comes up with a scheme to use it...

Title: Revealing Eden Author: Victoria Foyt Series: Save The Pearls Book: 1 About the Author: (inside book cover) Victoria Foyt's previous novel, The Virtual Life of Lexie Diamond , a young adult super-natural mystery, met with critical acclaim, including a Must Read, five-star review from TeensReadToo.com: " Foyt has created a compelling character and an electrifying story that will hold readers until the last page. " An accomplished screenwriter and actress, she graduated from the University of Miami in her hometown of Coral Gables, Florida. She speaks fluent French and Spanish, and lives in Santa Monica, California. You can connect with her at VictoriaFoyt.com or Facebook.com/VictoriaFoyt. Summary: (inside book cover) Would you betray your loved ones-and maybe your entire race-to avoid a horrible death? In a post-apocalyptic world where resistance to an overheated environment defines class and beauty, Eden Newman's white skin brands her as a memb...

Only 3 people entered this giveaway. :( Oh well. The winner of the Robe of Skulls Giveaway is... GUSH!

A giveaway was recently held here on PrincessReviews, from November 17, 2011 until December 17, 2011, for a copy of Unlovable by Sherry Gammon. Sherry was willing enough to sponsor, support, and provide for this wonderful giveaway. Random.org was used to select a winner from the comments received on the giveaway's post. There were a few entries, but only one could win. The winner of Unlovable is.... JENNIFER S!!!!!! Congratulations and thank you to all who entered! There are always fun things and giveaways on PrincessReviews, so come back as often as you can!

I've had a runny nose ever since it started to get cold out. My nose started to get red, chapped, and sore. The other day, my mother came home with a box of Kleenex Cool Touch Tissues for me to use. I was a bit skeptical at first, since regular tissues didn't seem to be working. This is going to sound a bit dramatic, but these tissues send me to Heaven every time I use them. The are so soft, and the cooling effect is definitely there! They feel amazing against my skin, and my nose is no longer irritated, even though it is still running just as much.  Its really amazing how they're actually doing what they're advertised to do. Not many products actually fulfill their purposes or expectations, but these tissues went well beyond my expectations! I would definitely recommend these to anyone in need of a tissue or anyone with an irritated nose, or just anyone in general! These tissues make having a bad nose fun! 

Title: Darkness Author: Joann Martin Sowles About the Author: (GoodReads) Joann I Martin Sowles is the author of The Brookehaven Vampires series. Her first release, Laney, is now available. Book 2, Darkness, will be released in 2011.  Summary: (Goodreads) Not long ago, Laney Alexander was living a carefree life, that is, until she was thrown into a world full of creatures only the imagination thought possible. Now, after surviving a terrifying night, Laney and Oliver are lying low at Julz's place, relieved to be in each other's arms once again. But fate seems to have other plans...  Julz is not happy to have visitors in her home and emotions run high. Laney is pushed to her limits as she watches Carter fight for his life and her relationship with Oliver becomes strained as she discovers secrets about Julz that could tear them apart.  As she reaches her boiling point, disaster strikes and her life is shattered. Laney must come to terms with what has unfolde...

Title: The Call of the Wild Author: Jack London About the Author: (GoodReads) Jack London was an American novelist and short-story writer whose works deal romantically with elemental struggles for survival. At his peak, he was the highest paid and the most popular of all living writers. Because of early financial difficulties, he was largely self educated past grammar school.  London draws heavily on his life experiences in his writing. He spent time in the Klondike during the Gold Rush and at various times was an oyster pirate, a seaman, a sealer, and a hobo. His first work was published in 1898. From there he went on to write such American classics as Call of the Wild, Sea Wolf, and White Fang.  Summary: (GoodReads) An unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, is forcibly taken to Alaska where he eventually becomes leader of a wolf pack. I'd Recommend to... English students My Rating: 2.5/5 My Thoughts: In The Call of the Wild ,  Buck is the main char...

What inspires you to write? A burning question usually inspires me, what if? In Revealing Eden (Save The Pearls Part One): what would happen if global warming turned today’s prevailing beauty standards upside down? In the story, because Caucasians have less melanin in their skin to protect them from the sun’s burning rays, they are branded as inferior Pearls. Dark-skinned people, or Coals, have more resistance to the Heat, and therefore, now rule society. Eden Newman, a lithe blue-eyed blonde, would be considered gorgeous in our day, while in the future she has to beg for a mate or suffer an early death. The direction in which my “what if” question took me greatly surprised me, as it often does. How old were you when your first novel was published? In my forties, that’s all I’ll say. Looking back, I see that the seemingly circuitous path I took from studying foreign languages and literature in college, to acting and screenwriting and directing afterwards, all provided key tools I wo...

I did NOT create this and in NO way am I trying to pass it off as being my own!  This was someone's Facebook status and I liked it, so I figured I'd share it with all of you! On the First Day of Christmas, my Facebook gave to me, a Creep Who Won't Stop Inboxing Me! On the Second Day of Christmas, my Facebook gave to me, 2 Friends-A-Poking, and a creep who won't stop inboxing me! On the Third Day of Christmas, my Facebook gave to me, 3 Photo Tags, 2 friends-a-poking, and a creep who won't stop inboxing me! On the Fourth Day of Christmas, my Facebook gave to me, 4 Game Requests, 3 photo tags, 2 friends-a-poking, and a creep who won't stop inboxing me! On the Fifth Day of Christmas, my Facebook gave to me, 5 Drama Queens, 4 game requests, 3 photo tags, 2-friends-a-poking, and a creep who won't stop inboxing me! On the Sixth Day of Christmas, my Facebook gave to me, 6 Party Invites, 5 drama queens, 4 game requests, 3 photo tags, 2 friends-a-poking, ...

The Septavalent Stone by J.O. Jones I was not ready for this book. I had read an excerpt of the story on J.O. Jones’ blog ( http://theseven-piecestone.blogspot.com/ ). It was the first chapter. It was interesting and funny and it hooked me. I bought it on Amazon Kindle and downloaded it for 99 cents. It took me about a month and a half before I got a chance to finally read it. And then it took me another two or so weeks to read it. The first chapter is not what the book is about. I had gotten to know and like those characters and then most of them disappeared. So we’re left with Uncle Jeffrey who is only a gateway character to our hero? Andrew, Uncle Jeffrey’s estranged sister’s son (nephew). So this book is about Andrew who goes to a magical medical school for people with “unique” ailments (like being a ghost that starts living. Apparently to ghosts living is the worst thing that could happen to them) and how Andrew’s family ends up causing more trouble at a school with secrets t...

Okay, so I know this song isn't serious (besides, I think the lyrics are totally...odd!) but Austin can seriously rap! Just thought I'd post this so you all could decide for yourself what you think, and go buy it on iTunes if you like it! I like it, and if I get any iTunes giftcards for Christmas, I'm definitely going to buy it! :D   http://itunes.apple.com/us/ album/tooth-pick-booty-single/ id488421297  is the link to go get it! So what do you think of Austin's new song? (Well, new version.) Post a comment below to let us know! Or you can let him know on his facebook page !

This is an International Giveaway! The winner will receive  a bookmark signed by Amy Brecount White, a picture signed by Tasha Nicole (owner of PrincessReviews), a Courage  bracelet, and a pen! To enter, simply follow PrincessReviews and leave a comment with your GFC name and email address! Random.org will be used to pick the winner. You have until January 1st to enter!

4 Lucky PrincessReviews Followers will win a mix CD made with 20 songs selected by Tasha Nicole, the owner of PrincessReviews. You get to pick the genre - or type of music - of the songs on the CD though, and Tasha has a huge selection of songs so you're sure to get something you will like!  This is a contest for people in the United States and Canada only! You may enter until December 25th!  To enter, you must follow PrincessReviews on GFC.  How to Enter: Write a comment with your GFC name and email address. Then put which genre you would like the CD to be! If you are PrincessReviews's friend on Facebook, create a SEPARATE comment with your Facebook name, email address, and preferred genre.  Random.org will be used to choose winners. GENRES AVAILABLE: Country Pop Rock/Metal/Alternative Hip Hop/Rap Thanks, Good Luck, and Happy Holidays!

It's the Holiday Season, so we're gonna be having Holiday Giveaways here on PrincessReviews! This giveaway is for a paperback copy of The Robe of Skulls (The First Tale from the Five Kingdoms) and a cardboard bookmark. This is a US only giveaway! To enter, simply FOLLOW PRINCESSREVIEWS on GFC, and leave a comment with your GFC name and email. If you are PrincessReviews's friend on Facebook, add an ADDITIONAL comment with your facebook name and email. Random.org will be used to pick the winner. You have from now until December 20, 2011 (Next Tuesday) to enter! Thanks and Good Luck!

Movie: Happy Feet 2 Starring: P!nk, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Sofia Vegara Rating: PG Length: 100 Minutes Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family Release: November 18, 2011 Director: George Miller Writer: George Miller and 7 others IMDb Summary: Mumble's son, Erik, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home -- one that will take everyone working together to save them. I'd Recommend To... Grandmothers My Rating: 3.5/5 My Thoughts: My grandmother loved this movie, and all of the music in it. I didn't want to be there, so I didn't really wanna watch it, look forward to it, or have fun, but I did find myself enjoying it a bit.  Bill and Will the Crill definitely seemed to me to be a gay couple lol but I thought Erik was so cutee lol. I liked his big blue eyes.  umm...my grandmother said there was a lot of symbolism that kids don't get or ...

The Fearsome Beastie ( see PrincessReviews's review here ) is a Nominee for the People's Book Prize!!!! Giles Paley-Phillips , the author, would very much appreciate any votes that she can receive for her wonderful children's book! You can vote for it by clicking here , or by going to  http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book.php?id=679 . Thank you! :)

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo www.nanowrimo.org ) is an online contest open worldwide to writers and aspiring writers of all ages. They have the regular writing contest, which is to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days (November 1-30). They also have the same contest in the Young Writers Program: 50,000 in 30 days (November 1-30) for ages 17 and under. They have a similar contest April 1-30 called Script Frenzy for those who like to write scripts rather than novels. And they just started Camp NaNoWriMo to write novels over the summer (July and August 2011 was the first year). This is a totally free contest and you can sign up anytime throughout the months that the contests are held (example: November 25 or April 17). And you win cool prizes like a certificate of completion and badges to put on your website announcing to the world that you are a participant or winner. I know. You’re thinking, “What’s the point?” The point is that this is for YOU, the writer. I t...

Movie: 2011 Version of FOOTLOOSE Starring: Kenny Wormwald, Julianne Hough Rating: PG13 My Rating: 3/5 My Thoughts: I'm not gonna lie, this movie totally depressed me. Maybe it was that it started off with a car accident, and just over a month before I saw it, my friend died in a car accident. Maybe it was that the main guy reminded me of a friend who doesn't talk to me anymore. Maybe it was that the main girl is so skinny and pretty and I wished I looked like her. I'm not quite sure what it was, I just know it depressed me. Just listening to the "Footloose" song depressed me up until like 2 weeks ago. But it's all good now:) lol According to my mom, this movie was pretty much just like the original, except the ban on the original didn't start because of car accident. In this movie, dancing, loud music, and tons of other teenage-ish things are banned in the small, Georgia town,  because a few years before kids died in a car accident coming...

Sorry, guys, about the lack of new posts! I've been really busy with Cheerleading!! :) Anyway, I have tons of things to review, so I'll try getting them up ASAP. I don't like leaving the blog without a new post each day, so I'm terribly sorry. Thanks for your understanding! ~Tasha Nicole <3

Geek Girl is a book by Cindy C Bennett and Geek Charming is a Disney Channel Original Movie. Geek Girl and Geek Charming are both very similar in many ways. This post is here to compare and contrast the two. Well, for starters, they are both about boy geeks and their not-very-geeky love interests. In Geek Charming, the female role is a highly-popular once geek, while in Geek Girl, the girl is a rebelous goth chick, with an inner geek. Obviously, the biggest difference, is that Geek Charming (though based off a book) is a movie and Geek Girl is a book.  In Geek Charming, the 'geek' confronts the popular girl to get her to be in his movie, while in Geek Girl the goth goes up to the 'geek' to try to change him. In both, they end up becoming 'geeks' themselves.  Here are the reviews I wrote for both, so you can compare and contrast them yourself.  GEEK GIRL: In Geek Girl, a goth makes a bet with her friends that she can turn a geekly nerd into a bad boy. Jen...