Archive | June, 2015

Review: Who’s the New Kid? | Fitbit Giveaway + Facebook Party

2 Jun

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Who’s the New Kid? by Heidi Bond with Jenna Glatzer

Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/1R01IuI

Who’s the New Kid? shows readers how Heidi helped her daughter lose weight without the aid of fad diets, medication, or surgery and how other parents can do the same with their kids.

At nine years old, Breanna Bond weighed a whopping 186 pounds. Just walking up the stairs to her room was a challenge. Her legs chafed to the point of bleeding from rubbing against each other, and her school days were filled with taunts of “Hey, Fatty!” Breanna’s mom, Heidi, was devastated and wondered, How can I get my daughter healthy again?

In just over a year, Heidi’s plan worked! Breanna dropped 40 percent of her body weight and was transformed from a morbidly obese child who spent her days in front of the TV eating chips and chocolate to a vibrant, healthy, energetic little girl.

Thoughts:

Who’s the New Kid? is an inspiring story!  In this encouraging book, Heidi Bond, Breanna’s mother, candidly shares the challenges and rewards of their emotional struggle and life-changing journey of transformation. 

While the book is primarily the Bond’s story of overcoming Breanna’s obesity, helpful tips and advice, nutritional information, a forty day meal and exercise plan, and recipes are also included.  Written with openness and honesty, Who’s the New Kid? will make you stop and think and encourage you to make the necessary changes in your life to achieve better physical health. 

I received a complimentary copy of Who’s the New Kid? through Litfuse Publicity.  I appreciate the opportunity to read this book and share my honest opinion.

Landing page:
http://litfusegroup.com/author/hbond

 

Celebrate the release of Who’s the New Kid? by entering to win a Fitbit and RSVPing to Heidi’s June 9th author chat party!

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One grand prize winner will receive:

  • A Fitbit
  • A copy of Who’s the New Kid?

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 9th. Winner will be announced June 9th at Heidi’s Facebook partyRSVP here! 

Plus, participate in the #WhosTheNewKid conversation by pinning a family-friendly, healthy recipe (or two) to a Pinterest board!

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RSVP today and spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on June 9th!

 

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Heidi Bond has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, and The Biggest Loser. A sought after speaker, she has helped thousands of parents who are struggling with overweight, underactive children. Heidi lives in Clovis, California with her husband, Dan, and their children, Breanna and Nathan. 

Find Heidi and Breanna online: website, Twitter, Facebook

Fun at RT 2015!

1 Jun

Two weeks ago, my mother and I headed to Dallas for our first RT Booklovers Convention.  We had a FANTASTIC time!!!  It was such fun to spend a few days with so many wonderful authors!  There were some we’ve known for several years and others we met for the very first time.  All were lovely and gracious!!

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Loved meeting the fabulous Rachel Hauck!  We’ve known each other online for a few years and were thrilled to meet in person!

 

 

 The inspirational panel was very interesting!  It was great to hear each of the panelists discuss What Makes a Bestselling Novel Bestselling

 Panelists: Lisa Wingate, Francine Rivers, Dani Pettrey, Marta Perry, Rachel Hauck

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 A room full of lovely ladies!

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Saddle Up & Draw event

 

 

On Thursday morning, the inspirational authors hosted the Saddle Up & Draw pictionary event with lots of smiles and laughter!  Our group consisted of Team Dani Pettrey & Becky Wade vs. Team Melanie Dickerson & Laura McNeill 


 

In addition to book prizes, participants were given these adorable fans signed by all of the authors.  It is one of my very favorite swag items from the convention!!

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Shortly after the Saddle Up & Draw event, we enjoyed Bethany House & Revell’s Chocolate Festival.  Ten authors were present, signing and giving away books.  Everything was fast and furious with all books and chocolate gone in less than 20 minutes!  🙂

Chocolate Festival

 

Friday morning brought our favorite event of the convention, How Sweet It Is, Y’all.  This lovely breakfast was hosted by Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, and Tyndale House.  Eighteen of their authors were introduced and then they circulated around the room meeting and visiting with everyone and signing books. 

The food was scrumptious and the company was even sweeter!!

Melanie, Karen, Britney, Sarah, Regina

How Sweet It Is, Y'all

In our goodie bags, we all received a blue, blinging ring and we raised them in honor of this sweet event!

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Britney & Kristy- Angels

 

Having fun with angel Kristy Cambron! 🙂

 

 

 

Karen, Britney, Regina, Sarah

 

The fun continues with Karen Witemeyer and Sarah Ladd!  (Photo bomber- Regina Jennings)

 

 

 

Britney, Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown was fascinating!  We loved the author chat with Sandra and Kathy Reichs.   

  

To top off this exciting event, I won this gift basket full of FABULOUS gifts from some of my favorite Inspy authors.  Of all the names that were stuffed in the entry box, I was shocked that mine was pulled out of the hopper.  Shocked!

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Pinch me!!

 

RT 2015 was SO MUCH FUN!!  I’ve just shared a quick glimpse of our time there.  We met SO MANY GREAT AUTHORS and brought home SO MANY GREAT BOOKS! 

Britney, Tammy, Melanie

I can’t wait until we meet again, friends!