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I will be signing my debut children's novel BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale Oct 16th from 12-3pm at
The Bethel Avenue Book Store
1037 Bethel Avenue
Port Orchard WA 98366

I received a wonderful review from Mom to Bed by 8

They are also hosting a signed BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale Book Giveaway until October 10th, 2010. Open to US & Canada.

I would love it if you entered and read the review!

I am honored to have received a fantastic Review from Moms Review 4 You! They are also hosting a Giveaway- Wonderful Kids novel- BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale by Crystal Marcos Enter between now and Oct 31st (Halloween) to Win a signed copy at

I am honored to have my book reviewed, an author interview, & a book giveaway hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. So simple to enter this giveaway! Winner receives one signed copy of BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale by Crystal Marcos!

GIVEAWAY is open until Jan 28th, 2011


Review can be viewed here

I will be at Monica's Bakery-Winter Party-Jan. 22nd, 2011 11am-2pm Saturday. Join the fun for free samples of fabulous food & wine, Meet local authors and get personalized copies of their books, Hear wonderful music by a local musician, and more! Books make wonderful Valentine's Gifts!

This is the place my book set a record for fastest books sold. I think it has something to do with the cover. =)


Monica's Bakery
Old Town Silverdale
3472 NW Bryron St
Silverdale, WA 98383

I wanted to share some holiday fun we had as a family this year. Everyone always says the favorite thing babies get for Christmas are the boxes the gifts come in. I saw this project in Family Fun magazine and knew instantly this would be a hit, . It certainly was! Here are some pictures of a Recycled Kitchen we made from boxes that presents were delivered in.




My daughter Kaylee, Maxwell, and Alyssa love it. They have played with it every day they have been to Nana’s house. It was so worth the time and effort. The supplies to make it cost about $15 and it took a few evenings to construct. Many of the items we already had at home. The smile on the kids� faces priceless! Take a look at how wide Kaylee’s smile is! It has been about a month with three babies playing with it on a regular basis and it has held up quite well. It just goes to show you that you don’t have to spend tons of money for your children to have a happy Christmas.


For the past couple years, on Christmas Eve, we play a super fun game we call “Recycled Christmas�. Everyone has something at their house in great or maybe even in new condition that they have never opened but it continues to sit at your home taking up space. The object of the game is very simple you bring a gift perhaps even 2 that someone else could use. (You will go home with the same amount of gifts you brought.) Some suggestions for wrapping your gift: in newspaper, recycled wrapping paper, or your children’s drawings. Have everyone draw a number to see who goes first. You could use a deck of cards to avoid wasting paper. (If you brought 2 gifts you take 2 numbers) The first person chooses a gift and opens it to show everyone, the next person has the choice to take that gift or choose a new gift. The play goes on until everyone has had a turn. A present can only be stolen 3 times until it is out of play. When the last person goes, anyone who agrees to trade a gift with another person can.

A few other suggestions for making your Christmas a little more green (both earth friendly and pocket friendly):

~Shop at secondhand stores or consignment shops-I picked up a cash register that just needed a little elbow grease and my sister didn't believe it was the same one when I was done with it. My daughter loves it! Books are great to buy there as well. Many look brand new.

~Reuse gift tags and bows

~If you buy wrapping paper, wait for the after Christmas sales and look for 100% recycled paper.

~Give someone a book you have already read with a special note inside about why you are giving it to them now.

Candace at Candace's Book Blog has posted an interview and is hosting a signed book giveaway of my book BELLYACHE. She has also reviewed my book with her children and they had a great time with it. Check it out. April 22nd last day to enter giveaway.
Here is the link

The Itzel Library asked that I give my picks for the top 10 children's books not to be missed in my home. They are also hosting a signed book giveaway of my book BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale Open to the US, Canada, and Mexico. Please check it out. I may have some of your favorites listed.

This week is Children's Book Week, May 2nd-8th. Family Literacy and You is hosting a children's book giveaway hop and I am participating. You can enter my giveaway and hop on over to the other 21 sites participating. My particular giveaway is easy to enter and no following required. Have fun!

Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 11am-2pm
I will be signing BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale at
Sage Book Store
116 W. Railroad Ave. #102
Shelton, WA 98584


Please come out and meet me. I love to meet you!