1) Chupacabra CHUPACABRA, the riveting sequel to TENTACLES and CRYPTID HUNTERS, reunites Marty and his unusual uncle, cryptozoologist Travis Wolfe, as they search the world for Wolfe’s daughter, Grace. Grace has been kidnapped by her grandfather, the ruthless and dangerous Noah Blackwood, who has also stolen the two dinosaur hatchlings Wolfe was raising in secrecy. Now, with … [Read more...] about 13 Halloween Chapter Book Reads
Break Out The Halloween Decorations!
Today there is an equal amount of sunlight & darkness, which means you're now free to decorate for Halloween as we head into the winter darkness. So go for it when you have the time, and be sure to send me pictures! … [Read more...] about Break Out The Halloween Decorations!
Oh Boy! Oberto Bacon Jerky
From the Indiana Chronicle In The Kitchen: A Guide: Here in Indianapolis I'm known as "Bacon Brian" to some people due to my love of bacon and having thrown a few stellar Bacon Tweetups in the past. So obviously when an unexpected package showed up from Oh Boy! Oberto, that was bacon themed, complete with a bacon wallet, I was ecstatic. Also in the package were two bags … [Read more...] about Oh Boy! Oberto Bacon Jerky
New Klout Moments
I just received this news from Klout in an email: You have a new moment on your Klout profile. I have had moments before. Sometimes these moments aren't good and require a bit of a break from the norm. I'm kind of scared to log into Klout to ascertain what this particular moment is. I mean, what if it's not a good thing? And then it sends me down a road I'd rather not go … [Read more...] about New Klout Moments
A Welcomed September Storm
This morning an excellent, and much needed, thunderstorm rolled through Indy. It was the kind of storm that lit up the sky, rocked the house, had me dreaming* that it was storming before I woke up and sent the kids scurrying into our bedroom. By the time the second wave hit later in the morning we had an inch of rain at the house, and due to the extremely dry conditions, … [Read more...] about A Welcomed September Storm
Facebook Life Events
Facebook "Life Events". This showed up today and made me ask, why would Facebook just assume that I've lived somewhere besides Indianapolis, Indiana? Yes, it seems like few around here were actually born here. And many people try to leave, but they always end back here. But that's no basis to just assume one is not from here. Technically, I was not born in … [Read more...] about Facebook Life Events
Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set
From Indiana Chronicle's "In The Kitchen" feature: Every year when the garden & orchard harvest come in I say to myself, “I'm going to get a pressure cooker this year”. For one reason or another that doesn't happen, and my attempts at canning, even with the hot water bath method, fall short. Needless to say, I was ecstatic when the Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set … [Read more...] about Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set
Stunner of the Month
From the Indiana Chronicle In Season: Summer Guide: Stunner of the Month is a subscription club in which for $9 per month you are sent a new, random pair of sunglasses. Fellas, yes, you will recieve men's sunglasses (as long as you select male sunglasses). The two Stunner's I've received so far both fit (I have what some may consider a large noggin), and are like nothing … [Read more...] about Stunner of the Month
UV Skinz
From the Indiana Chronicle In Season: Summer Guide: The kids absolutely loved their UV Skinz (as seen in the photo) swimwear. They are colorful with interesting prints, and most importantly, they're comfortable. As a parent I love the fact that I can put the kids in their swim attire and not have to worry about them getting sunburnt beyond the few exposed areas. For my … [Read more...] about UV Skinz