About CherryBlossomMJ

The Creative Madness Mama also known as Margaret is a Christian Stay-at-home Mama, married to the Enginerd, Quilter, avid reader and book-a-holic. Assistant Director of FIRST Wild Card Tours and book blogger for bunches of different publicists. She loves to share the latest and greatest about books coming out as well as her quilt and other crafty projects with some pictures of her toddler AppleBlossom and wobbler OrangeBlossom in between. Plotting to be a homeschooler, she's a cloth diapering, breastfeeding, babywearing, list making mama full of a little creative and a lot of madness.

The Pursuit of Lucy Banning by Olivia Newport

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Get swept away into the lavish world of Chicago’s high society as Olivia Newport brings to life an age of glitz and grandeur, stark social contrasts, and one woman who dares to cross class lines for what she believes. Continue reading

Fresh Produce Clothing – Summer Dress

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After AppleBlossom was born I went back to wearing my early maternity clothes and then later I went back to some “real pants” no elastic waist, and “real bras” not nursing bras for about two weeks before I found I was pregnant with OrangeBlossom. In this second pregnancy I was able to wear the same things and added a new outfit here and there and was pretty set. Now, it has been nine months and I’ve lost 49 lbs. Yes! Almost 50!! The clothes I had before are not right. Now I know it is an often occurrence to discover … Continue reading

The Princess Twins and the Tea Party by Mona Hodgson

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Little princesses everywhere are invited for birthday cake and spring tea in the castle garden with everyone’s favorite royal sisters in two enchanting new books by Mona Hodgson, from the popular The Princess Twins I Can Read! series.

Designed to engage Level 1 readers with simple sentences and colorful illustrations, both books have been re-released from 2009 with new art work by award-winning illustrator Red Hansen. Continue reading

Proverbs 31 Wife

I signed up for a Bible Study several weeks ago through Confessions of a Homeschooler, but I never got around to participating. So when the next round came up I knew I needed to force myself into it. This time the scripture is Proverbs 31 and what could be more appropriate?! I think as I finger-type this (on Kindle Fire WordPress App – AppleBlossom napping in bed and OrangeBlossom finally faded in the swing!) that today is the third day… and if I understand it correctly Proverbs 31:13. But… let me go back to the first page. In the eBook, … Continue reading

The Princess Twins and the Birthday Party by Mona Hodgson

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Princess Emma and Princess Abby are clad in their fancy gowns and tiaras, ready to celebrate their birthday; but when Beth, a party guest, feels less than beautiful in her own plain dress, she flees the castle. Are the royal twins prepared to help Beth embrace her inner beauty? Continue reading

Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars

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Come along for a dino-mite ride filled with laughter, friends, fun and song with preschool favorite Barney™ and his playground pals in Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars, arriving on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 15, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Let your child’s imagination be their guide as they trek to places near and far by air, ground, rail and sea – all without ever leaving the comfort of your home – in these four new, transportation-themed adventures.

Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television and online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. The Emmy® award-winning series, Barney & Friends™ is one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and Sprout®. Continue reading