Follow Friday/Blog Hop!

"Outside of books, what is your guilty pleasure?"
Answer:  
Outside of books I would have to say playing the piano or other various instruments (guitar, ukulele, harmonica, ocarina, clarinet... etc) is my "guilty" pleasure. ( idk why it's called "guilty" because I don't feel bad while doing it) Also playing tennis. I'd love to know what you guys enjoy doing as well so don't forget to drop me a link to your post.
p.s. I am also having a giveaway right now. ( You can find out more in the link right under my header)

 Follow Friday coming Friday! ;)

Save Earth Sunday :)

HELLO EVERYONE! Today was such a beautiful day. :) I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.

Save earth Sunday is an event I made to help the planet. Every week on Sunday I will post eco tips we can all use daily to help impact the earth. Together we can change the world! Feel free to post your own eco tip(s) as well and don't forget to leave me a link to your post so I can do it too.

This weeks tip:
Did you know that Americans buy 28 billion single-serving plastic water bottles every year? What's worse is that 80% of them end up in landfills, according to the Container Recycling Institute. To meet the nation's demand for bottled water, over 1.5 million barrels of oil is used annually, which is enough fuel for 100,000 cars to run for an entire year, the Earth Policy Institute estimates.
(crazy stuff isn't it!?)

Here are some pictures of plants that planted today! :)

Awesome chalk flowers ;)

The Goddess Test book review ****4 out of 5 stars

My thoughts:
I just finished this book yesterday night and the ending took my breath away. This is a novel that is definitely worth reading, plus it's incorporated with the myth of Persephone and Hades(yay). When I first read about this book I was a bit skeptical about Hades, being with the main character because of his persona in Greek mythology, but this book really took me by surprise and made it very enjoyable to read. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Synopsis:
It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won't live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld—and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.
Kate is sure he's crazy—until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she'll become Henry's future bride, and a goddess.

Follow Friday

Hello world, I hope everyone is having a great end of the week. :)



This weeks Question:
"DO YOU JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER?"


Answer:
Though I try not to, I'm sad to say that I do. Every time I'm at the library or a book store my eyes seem to linger a pretty/ interesting cover. (I really dislike covers with the persons face on it...idk why)
What about you guys!?

Teaser Tuesday

Hey guys its another wonderful Tuesday...if you don't know what Teaser Tuesday is about here is a refresher:

Teaser Tuesdays are a meme hosted by Mizb of Should be Reading. Here are the rules if you wish to participate. 

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teaser.

Book: The Goddess Test

Author: Aimee Carter

Coming out: April 26, 2011

Teaser: 

" You've always been too practical for your own good."

-pg. idk (sorry) but 38% into the book. 

Synopsis: 

Every girl who has taken the test has died.

Now it's Kate's turn.

It's always been just Kate and her mom--and now her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won't live past the fall.

Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld--and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.

Kate is sure he's crazy--until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she'll become Henry's future bride, and a goddess.

If she fails...

save earth sunday!

Save earth Sunday is an event I made to help the planet. Every week on Sunday I will post eco tips we can all use daily to help impact the earth, because together we can change the world! Feel free to post your own eco tip(s) as well and don't forget to leave me a link to your post so I can do it too.
I hope you all have a lovely Sunday!

First: Reduce

The critical first step of waste prevention has been overshadowed by a focus on recycling. Please help to promote a greater awareness of the importance of the "Reduce" part of the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle mantra. For a great overview of how raw materials and products move around the world, see the video The Story of Stuff.

• Simplify: Simplify your life as much as possible. Only keep belongings that you use/enjoy on a regular basis. By making the effort to reduce what you own, you will naturally purchase less/create less waste in the future. For information on voluntary simplicity, check out Voluntary Simplicity Websites. Learn more through books on voluntary simplicity.
• Reduce Purchases: In general, think before you buy any product - do you really need it? How did the production of this product impact the environment and what further impacts will there be with the disposal of the product (and associated packaging materials)? When you are thinking about buying something, try the 30-Day Rule -- wait 30 days after the first time you decide you want a product to really make your decision. This will eliminate impulse buying.
• The Compact: Join or form a Compact in your area - groups all across the globe committing for 12 months to not buy any new products (see lower right sidebar for groups).
• Replace Disposables: Wherever possible, replace disposable products with reusable ones (i.e., razor, food storage, batteries, ink cartridges (buy refill ink), coffee filters, furnace or air conditioner filters, etc.).
• Buy Used: Buy used products whenever possible. Some sources:

• local thrift stores
• Ebay
• Craigslist
• Amazon (search on specific refurbished product)
• Freecycle (free!)
• local newspaper listings
• local material exchange sites (search in your area)
• garage sales (search in your area in the 'for sale' > 'garage sales' section
• used refurbished computers (check your computer manufacturer's website or Amazon)
• local used furniture stores (search in your area)
• local consignment shops (search in your area)

Follow Friday/Blog Hop

Hey everyone happy Friday! I hope your all having a nice day. I had a SNOW day today so no school for me. :) haha I can't believe it's snowing in the north east. Also if you haven't signed up yet, I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm having a giveaway right now. (to enter there is a link just below me header)

  Question: Since today is April Fools Day in the USA, what is the best prank you have ever played on someone OR someone has played on you?

Answer: Gosh I don't know where to start! I would have to say that I love hiding in unsuspecting places and jumping out at people. Haha their reactions are hilarious. Happy April fools day everyone!




Question: What is the book that you really don't want to admit to loving?

Answer: Hmm this one was a toughy. I guess I'd have to say nothing........ Gosh I really can't think this morning guys. I might have to change my answer soon though.