Why I Hate Green Beans ~ ~ ~ Blog Tour, Notable Quotable, & Giveaway!

WHY I HATE GREEN BEANS

and other confessions about relationships, reality tv, and how we see ourselves

by

LINCEE RAY

  
Genre: Humorous NonFiction / Memoir
Publisher: Revell
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Date of Publication: February 6, 2018

Number of Pages: 208

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Insecurity. As women, we all struggle with it. Our skinny jeans mock us. Our age-defying serums with flecks of gold refuse to erase our crow’s feet. Our social media feeds taunt us with everyone else’s picture-perfect lives. If you’ve ever felt uninteresting, unlovable, or unattractive, you’re ready for Lincee Ray’s particular brand of hilarious (and hard-hitting) self-reflection.

Like a trustworthy friend, she shows us that the fastest way to happiness is to embrace ourselves in all our imperfection and trust that God knew what He was doing when He made us. From maneuvering the muffin top to navigating the sketchy waters of singleness to walking the judgmental halls of the workplace, Lincee’s laugh-out-loud look at real life reveals many of the key truths she’s learned about her identity:

Yoga pants are your friend, Jesus sees you, and green-bean diets are never the answer.

PRAISE FOR WHY I HATE GREEN BEANS:

“Lincee is a brilliant writer. She once described me as ‘smelling of worn leather, a vintage nine iron and swagger.’ She pretty much nailed it. She is definitely worthy of the final rose.” —Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s Bachelor franchise and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

"I found myself laughing out loud, wiping away a few tears, and cheering her on every step of the way. Lincee is the best friend you wish you had. Get ready to fall in love with her and her fabulous debut book!”  —Melanie Shankle, author of the Big Mama blog 

"By the end of this book, you’ll think of Lincee as a favorite friend: someone who shoots straight, finds the funny in every situation, and reminds you what matters most. You are in for a treat!” —Sophie Hudson, author of Giddy Up, Eunice and cohost of The Big Boo Cast podcast

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Lincee Ray is an accidental blogging superstar from Texas who now writes for EW.com and the Associated Press. An active speaker, she can be found at her popular website ihategreenbeans.com, where she makes it clear that she believes it’s important to tell your story—even if it makes you seem a little crazy.

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GRAND PRIZE:

Copy of Why I Hate Green Beans with a signed book plate, $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, and Lincee's Loves Basket which includes: Rave travel hairspray, Minnie Mouse ears, Vodka*, Heartbreakers Candy, Dr. Pepper, chocolate rose, and green jelly beans.

2nd PRIZE:

Copy of Why I Hate Green Beans with a signed book plate, $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

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Copy of Why I Hate Green Beans with a signed book plate, $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

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VISIT THE OTHER GREAT BLOGS ON THE TOUR:

2/13/18	Notable Quotable	A Page Before Bedtime
2/13/18	Notable Quotable	Hall Ways Blog
2/14/18	Review	Missus Gonzo
2/15/18	Playlist	Reading by Moonlight
2/15/18	Author Interview	The Librarian Talks
2/16/18	Review	Forgotten Winds
2/17/18	Guest Post	Texas Book Lover
2/17/18	Excerpt	The Page Unbound
2/18/18	Review	StoreyBook Reviews
2/19/18	Notable Quotable	Syd Savvy
2/19/18	Notable Quotable	A Novel Reality
2/20/18	Review	Chapter Break Book Blog
2/21/18	Top Five	Momma on the Rocks
2/22/18	Review	Story Schmoozing Book Reviews
2/22/18	Review	Margie's Must Reads

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Make It Happen Blueprint BLAST, Excerpts, & Giveaway!

  

The Make It Happen Blueprint
Despite living in a world of abundance, many people still feel unhappy, over scheduled, tired, and unsuccessful. Yet there seems to be an group of people who “get it.” They catch all the breaks, accomplish more in a day, make more money in their business ventures, bounce back from trials faster, and always have their lives in order. Are they just lucky, or is there some sort of secret most of us are missing?

Michelle McCullough has spent thousands of hours studying, listening to, and learning from success experts including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Brendon Burchard, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard, Darren Hardy, and more. Applying key principles (and learning a few things on her own) she’s built three successful businesses and while still maintaining a meaningful personal life. Everyone has the ability to be a high performer. All it takes is the right mindset, the right tools, and a willingness to work. As she shares eighteen practices for high performance, you too can learn how to take your business and personal life to the next level. Success is possible, happiness is achievable, so stop dreaming about it and get out and MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Excerpts - From The Make It Happen Blueprint
-Success is not a destination, it’s a practice. The actions we take every day, week, and month to make our dreams a reality are what determine our success and happiness.

-The most paralyzing thought keeping you from your goals is, “I don’t deserve it.”

- “Plan” is the four- letter word for success. Peak performers know this, and they find power in a plan and thrive on the execution and ultimate success of seeing it through to completion.

-Trying to do two things at once is a recipe for failure. The time has come for you to give up your “Multitasker of the Year” award.

-High performers don’t just understand the value of a person—they understand the value of every person.

- If you’re going for a gold medal in raising high performers (and I hope you are), daily ask kids this powerful question, “What did you do to make someone else happy today?” This helps them become more aware of others.

Praise for the Book

“I do love this book. McCullough is real and relate-able. I was only in the first chapter when I felt hopeful and empowered. While some of her golden advice is aimed mostly to those working in the field of Business (which I am not), there is more than enough real-life help that a Homemaker can use too. She doesn't create, yet another, list of things "I should be doing", but attainable solutions to MAKE TIME for the other things I really DO need to do. These recommendations are easy to do. I am so thankful for McCullough's inspiration and passion to share this knowledge; my life was immediately changed and improved for the goals her book motivated.” - Kristin Call; London, ENGLAND

"Michelle McCullough has one of those minds you love to be around! She shares fresh ideas, content, and strategies for creating a life and a business that you love. Reading this book will elevate your life!” - Tiffany Peterson, Professional Speaker, www.TiffanySpeaks.com; Utah, USA

“The beauty of Michelle's book & writing is that it is a lucid, unadorned reminder that we periodically need. It reinforces powerful practices which we often brush past and only remember when we fail to "make it happen". I love her earnest voice and really personal examples.” - Vilasi Venkatachalam; INDIA

"As entrepreneurs we often feel alone. McCullough's book Make It Happen reminds us that we are all in this together. She manages to rekindle your purpose as well as provide pertinent ideas and strategies to help you preform at your best. I love the way she provides a section at the end of each chapter to help you implement the things you read and learn in Make It Happen. Every purposeful entrepreneur should have this book on their nightstand!" - Nicole Carpenter, CEO of MOMentity.com and bestselling author of 52 Weeks to Fortify Your Family: 5-minute messages; Utah USA

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 Author Michelle McCullough

Michelle McCullough started her first business when she was 19 and currently runs 3 companies including consulting other businesses all over the world. A seasoned speaker, Michelle teaches success principles and leadership insights that help boost employee engagement and higher performance. In addition to running her own consulting businesses, Michelle is the managing director for Startup Princess, listed by Forbes as “One of the top 10 resources for Women Entrepreneurs”. She’s worked with top brands like Visa Small Business, UPS Store, AWeber and more. She’s spoken for the Air Force Reserve, Goldman Sachs and Ancestry.com, among others. She’s been featured in entrepreneur.com, in the 40 under 40, Fox TV and has been interviewed for television and radio over 100 times, including Good Morning America and The Today Show. She was recently named in the Top 100 Small Business Influencers with Inc Magazine, Michael Gerber and Grant Cardone. Her own radio show “Make It Happen” has over 1 million downloads.

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Oh, how the years fly by! ~ ~ ~ Tour Promo*, Review, & Giveaway!

Oh, how the years fly by!

A whimsical coloring journey. . .

&

A whimsical inspirational journey . . .
by
Annette Bridges

Genre: Inspirational Adult Coloring & Quote Books

Date of Publication: August 1, 2016

Publisher: Ranch House Press

# of pages: 72

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Oh, how the years fly by! A whimsical coloring journey is an adult coloring book that features thirty vibrant original illustrations and quotes that will take you on an enchanting voyage of reflection. Be reminded of the simple pleasures that make you feel happy. Find the encouragement you need to nourish your soul and refresh your spirit. Get out your colored pencils or crayons and discover the stress relieving, calming pleasure of coloring.  

Oh, how the years fly by! A whimsical inspirational journey is a smaller hardcover full-color rendition of the coloring book featuring the same illustrations and quotes.

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HALL WAYS REVIEW: I was already in love with this coloring book/quotation book set as soon as I finished the introduction. Author Annette Bridges writes that the illustrations were all inspired by photographs of her and her daughter, Jennifer, taken at various stages and in various places throughout Jennifer's life.  But fear not, moms of boys! As a bonus and to keep things balanced for those who have a son (or four, in my case, plus a daughter), there are plenty of illustrations that have a precious little boy with his mother. The inspiration for those comes from the two sons of the illustrator, Lesley Vernon. 

And let's just talk about the illustrations. . . they are fabulous, whether you are looking at the coloring book's black and white versions or the quotation book's full color versions. Each page is highly detailed which, in the coloring book, creates for the reader (color-er!) plenty of opportunities for creativity with color choices and techniques. The quotation book depicts the same pages as in the coloring book, but they really pop to life with vibrant colors and the same uplifting affirmations. With the coloring already done, the reader can read, relax, reflect, and refresh. 

"If you can see the end of your dream, you're not dreaming big enough."

Every single one of the affirmations in the books is nod-worthy and inspirational.  The one quoted above is one of my favorite pieces of advice from the books, and it's the page I chose to color first. With my baby in his twentieth year, it's been a long time since I have done any coloring. (Well, not as long as you'd think because *confession* -- I colored the parts of the microscope for him in 9th or 10th grade so he could do his math homework. But I digress.) When I decided to color, I set everything else aside, and I was completely focused for easily 45 minutes: coloring was a complete escape. And it made me happy. And I felt like I had accomplished something. Check it out! Go me!

I highly recommend getting the pair of books for yourself and then several sets for all your besties! We all could use a little coloring and a lot of inspiration in our lives, and author Annette Bridges has made it easy to get both. (Take it up a notch, and get Bridges's "Color Your World Party Box" that has both books, colored pencils, and other goodies! Treat yourself!) 

Thank you to the author and Lone Star Book Blog Tours for providing me print copies of both books in exchange for my  honest review -- the only kind I give.

Annette Bridges is an author, publisher and women’s retreat host on a mission to help every woman realize her story is extraordinary, valuable and noteworthy. 

Before writing books, this former public school and home school educator spent a decade writing hundreds of helpful, instructive, and lighthearted columns published by Texas newspapers, parenting magazines, websites, and bloggers.

Annette lives on a Texas cattle ranch with her husband John, dachshund Lady, and lots of cows. She can drive a tractor but only if wearing a fresh coat of lipstick and it’s not her pedicure day! 

Annette loves to journal in color and create word art. She especially enjoys coloring with glitter markers. She looks forward to spending hours with her daughter coloring this book and giggling together as they remember their many happy adventures.

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Choice of signed copy of either book

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Check out the other great blogs on the tour! 

9/12	Review	Hall Ways Blog
9/13	Review	My Book Fix Blog
9/14	Promo	The Crazy Booksellers
9/15	Review	Missus Gonzo
9/16	Video Guest Post	Texas Book Lover
9/17	Promo	Momma On The Rocks
9/18	Review	The Page Unbound
9/19	Author Interview 1	Margie's Must Reads
9/20	Excerpt	It's a Jenn World
9/21	Review	StoreyBook Reviews
9/22	Free Download	Forgotten Winds
9/23	Author Interview 2	A Novel Reality
9/24	Review	Blogging for the Love of Authors and Their Books
9/25	Promo	Country Girl Bookaholic
9/26	Review	Chapter Break Book Blog

 

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