Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Feb 5, 2012, 2:18 am
When I offered to review Dying to Know You I didn’t take much notice of the author, it was only when I loaded the book up on my Kindle that I noticed it was by Aidan Chambers, an author whose books I have enjoyed in the past. Dying to Know You is a rather unusual book, so much so that when a frie...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jan 22, 2012, 10:57 am
In recent years Diane Chamberlain has become one of my Go To authors, so when Breaking the Silence appeared in Amazon’s Twelve Days of Christmas Kindle promotion I snapped it up. In the opening pages of the book Laura Brandon loses her father, and his dying wish is that she looks after a woman sh...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jan 19, 2012, 2:53 am
Magic Kingdom Tips These Magic Kingdom tips are based on our experiences visiting this park over several years and I hope they help you and your family spend less time in lines and more time enjoying the magic! Tip 1 – arrive early (AKA how to beat the lines at Disney World) This isn’t often ...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jan 15, 2012, 2:52 am
I received a copy of Sanctus by Simon Toyne as a birthday present and I confess that I took one look at the cover and though – ugh another Da Vinci Code rip off. I stuck it on the bookshelf and thought I might get around to reading it one day… Strangely enough that day came about sooner than I ...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jan 10, 2012, 8:48 am
Once you have decided to take your family to Walt Disney World in Florida you then need to think about where you would like to stay. Hotel options in Orlando are endless but before you start thinking about individual hotels you first need to decide whether you want to stay in a Walt Disney World Res...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jan 9, 2012, 3:05 pm
Thanks for reading Felicia Ricci explains how to sing Defying Gravity, a post published on Blue Archipelago Reviews. Why not visit us and leave a comment :)
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jan 8, 2012, 9:49 am
Dear Felicia, Thank you for sending me a copy of your memoir, Unnaturally Green; I’ve never seen the musical Wicked but it’s on my theatre bucket list so I was really interested to read more about what it’s like to take part in the show. I love musicals but until I read your book I never rea...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Dec 14, 2011, 5:41 am
Which Kindle is best for reading books? There you have it. A tour around all of the Kindles available from Amazon today; so which Kindle is the best for reading books? Well we think there are three that you should choose from depending on your reading needs. If you want to enjoy your books in colo...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Dec 11, 2011, 5:58 am
Thanks for reading The best home theater systems available today – bring the movie theater into your home, a post published on Blue Archipelago Reviews. Why not visit us and leave a comment :)
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Dec 10, 2011, 7:01 am
Why do you even need a home theater system? Have you ever wondered why movies are so much more impressive when you see them at the theater rather than watching them on a DVD in your own home? Well aside from the fact that movie theaters make use of huge screens, it also comes down to the fact that ...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Nov 2, 2011, 9:17 am
Nook Color eBook Reader/ Tablet Review What’s it like for reading with? There are many things we need to cover in this review to help you decide whether the Nook Color is the ereader for you, but I think the most important question we need to answer here is what is it like to read with? After all...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 31, 2011, 4:02 am
The Magic Kingdom is home to some of Disney World’s best entertainment so make sure you factor the shows into your plans. Click here to download your Magic Kingdom Guidemap Captain Jack’s Pirate Tutorial If your little ones dream of being a pirate then check out this tutorial show which takes...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 24, 2011, 4:03 am
“Tomorrowland…a vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements… a step into the future with predictions of constructive things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure and ideals… the challenge of outer space, and the hope of a peaceful and unified ...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 19, 2011, 4:04 am
Pixie Dust Planning Principle 1 – Your travel day shouldn’t be Day One of your vacation Unless you are planning an extremely short visit, or you are a regular visitor to WDW then I’d prefer you not to think of your travel day as Day One of your Disney vacation. No matter how excited you are ...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 19, 2011, 4:03 am
If you or your children are desperate to meet Mickey Mouse or any of the other characters during your vacation then you should definitely consider Disney Character Dining. Character meals are unique experiences that give you and your family the chance for some personal interaction with your favour...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Oct 17, 2011, 2:04 pm
Dear Rebecca, A copy of your debut novel The Kingdom of Childhood came to me via your publicist and I wanted to drop you a line to let you know my thoughts. I am a huge fan of Jodi Picoult and apparently the Library Journal recommend your novel for fans of Jodi’s ethics-driven novels, you do bot...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 17, 2011, 4:07 am
“Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, there’s an American Flag waving in both of them…” – Walt Disney Click here to download your Magic Kingdom Guidemap Arriving in Liberty Square From Frontierland we leave the Wild Wild West behind and move into Liberty Square; a slice of America...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Oct 12, 2011, 1:31 pm
Dear Henry, I feel I should start this letter with a confession, and that is to say that “boy books” are not really my cup of tea when it comes to reading. I prefer family dramas and crime fiction to thrillers, but Blue Archipelago is all about widening my reading horizons, which is why I agree...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 12, 2011, 4:02 am
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon just one monorail stop from the Magic Kingdom. It’s turn of the century Victorian red and white theme features striking gabled roofs and a five-story Grand Lobby complete with chandeliers. This Resort really ...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 10, 2011, 4:08 am
“Here we experience the story of our country’s past… the colorful drama of frontier America in the exciting days of the covered wagon and the stage coach, the advent of the railroad and the romantic riverboat. Frontierland is a tribute to the faith, courage and ingenuity of the pioneers who bl...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Oct 3, 2011, 4:09 am
“Here is adventure, here is romance, here is mystery. Tropical rivers, flowing silently into the unknown, the unbelievable splendor of exotic flowers, the eerie sounds of the jungle, with eyes that are always watching….this is Adventureland.” – Walt Disney Click here to download your Magic ...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Sep 26, 2011, 4:10 am
When most people think about Walt Disney World they think about the Magic Kingdom. Opened on October 1, 1971 it has been dubbed ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ and is visited by more guests every year than any other Theme Park. Click here to download your Magic Kingdom Guidemap Arriving at T...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Sep 11, 2011, 6:28 am
Today is September 11, 2011 and ten years have passed since the day the world turned upside down as terrorists claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people who found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. People who were going about their business in the World Trade Center complex, in...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Aug 30, 2011, 6:14 am
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed my past couple of reads, but it’s been a while since I’ve picked up a book that I literally couldn’t put down. Until this weekend, when I sat down with my Kindle to check out the latest offering from crime thriller author Linwood Barclay: The Accident. I’...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Aug 27, 2011, 5:57 am
Claim of Innocence is the latest book in Laura Caldwell’s Izzy McNeil series, which puts me at a slight disadvantage from the outset as I’ve never read any of the earlier books in the series. Caldwell does a relatively good job of making this read as a standalone novel, but there are times when...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Aug 24, 2011, 5:44 am
The problem with reading a book like To Be Sung Underwater is that it sets a pretty high bar for anything that follows, and I wonder if Phillips’ Solitary Man suffered in my eyes for that reason. This is Carly’s first novel, she’s written a fair few since then but is re-releasing her early wo...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Aug 21, 2011, 4:05 am
“Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, the age of chivalry, magic, and make-believe are reborn, and fairy tales come true. Fantasyland is dedicated to the young at heart, to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true....
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Aug 21, 2011, 4:05 am
Walt Disney World is one of the busiest vacation destinations in the world – and for maximum enjoyment you need to stay one step ahead of all the other visitors. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Disney World is not like any other vacation destination. If you turn up on day one and ...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Aug 20, 2011, 10:07 am
Have you ever wondered what your life might be like if you’d actually stayed in your home town and married your high school sweetheart (and first love) instead of going away to college and instead marrying the boy you met there on campus? That’s just what Judith Toomey does in Tom McNeal’s la...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Aug 5, 2011, 5:36 am
It would seem that for me 2011 is the year of the thriller novel, I haven’t read too many in the past but this year I’ve really been enjoying the chills and suspense. Eyes Wide Open is my introduction to Andrew Gross, who is perhaps best known for his international best sellers The Blue Zone and...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jul 25, 2011, 1:51 pm
I picked up a copy of The Girl with the Glass Feet when they were giving them away over at the Amazon Kindle store a few months back, after all who turns down a free book? This is the first book that I’ve read on my Kindle by an unknown author and I have to say that I was quite surprised to find ...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jul 24, 2011, 1:10 pm
I have to admit that I’m a bit of a closet Google fan, so when I got advance notice that Douglas Edwards was publishing a “behind the scenes” look at this infamous company I dropped Penguin a line and asked for a copy of the book. At 432 pages it’s not a brief read by any means, but I enjoy...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jul 24, 2011, 12:30 pm
You will have to forgive me today dear reader because I feel a little “naval gazing” coming on during this week’s Sunday Salon. In recent weeks I’ve been thinking more about my book blogging activities than actually blogging about books. I remember when I started this little ol’ blog back...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jul 18, 2011, 4:04 am
You have been reading Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) If you want to feel like you’re in the middle of New Orleans and Mardi Gras then take a look at the Port Orleans French Quarter. This Resort has ...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jul 11, 2011, 4:05 am
You have been reading Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside – For Southern charm and romance from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) If Southern charm and hospitality are more your thing then you’ll love the Port Orleans Riverside – where you’ll...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jul 4, 2011, 4:06 am
You have been reading Disney’s Coronado Springs from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) This Resort combines the stunning architecture of northern Mexico with the beautiful landscape of the American southwest. You’ll find courtyards, piazzas and...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jul 3, 2011, 5:02 am
Well my fellow Sunday Saloners, it would appear that I have been living under a rock these past few weeks because I completely missed the ridiculously insulting article penned by Ms Hurezanu in which she made the sweeping statement that “Book blogging has become a subculture whose members are mos...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jun 27, 2011, 6:05 am
You have been reading Disney’s Pop Century Resort – Great for music lovers from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) Disney’s Pop Century is the newest of the Value Resorts and it opened in 2003. The Resort is themed around 20th century pop musi...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jun 26, 2011, 6:17 am
I was over having dinner with friends a few weeks back when Melanie mentioned this amazing book she had read for her Book Club. I hadn’t heard of The Still Point by Amy Sackville at that point but she brought the book out for me to take a look and on reading the first page I was hooked and begged ...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jun 20, 2011, 11:30 am
My first experience with Heather Gudenkauf was through her second novel These Things Hidden which I read back in February. I thoroughly enjoyed that novel so was keen to read The Weight of Silence. This is Gudenkauf’s debut novel and in the early stages of the book it certainly didn’t grab me a...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jun 20, 2011, 10:43 am
You have been reading Melissa and Doug Trunki Reviews – Don’t go on your Disney vacation without one! from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) While we were wandering around the airport waiting for our flight to Disney World we saw quite a few ki...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jun 20, 2011, 4:04 am
You have been reading Disney’s All Star Sports Resort – Perfect for sports fans! from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) The All Star Sports Resort was the first of the Value Resorts and has 1,920 rooms across ten buildings. The Resort opened in...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jun 19, 2011, 2:25 am
It’s been a while since I blogged around here, so I thought I’d make a special effort to join this week’s Sunday Salon. I’ve been visiting other participants in recent weeks and decided that it’s high time I actually participated properly! Of course at 7am on a Sunday morning it’s someti...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jun 18, 2011, 12:03 pm
You have been reading Best Disney World Guide Books – Don’t leave home until you’ve read one from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) Taking your family to Walt Disney World on vacation isn’t like a trip to the beach, if you want to make the ...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jun 18, 2011, 4:39 am
10 Other Uses For The Amazon Kindle Beyond eBook Reading The Amazon Kindle is best known as a digital book reader, and of course that is what it was designed to be. But you might be surprised to learn that the Kindle can do so much more than store and display ebooks. Here are ten other uses for the...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jun 13, 2011, 4:03 am
You have been reading Disney’s All Star Music Resort from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) The All Star Music Resort has 1,920 rooms in musically themed buildings: Jazz Inn, Rock Inn, Broadway Hotel, Country Fair and the Calypso. The exterior t...
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Clare S. posted an article on Blue Archipelago - Jun 12, 2011, 4:41 am
How are you getting on with your Kindle 3G? I love mine and still can’t get over how much the screen feels like text on real paper, but that means that just as it’s difficult to read a real book in the dark night-time Kindle reading can be an issue too. Which is why I decided it was time to inve...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - Jun 6, 2011, 4:01 am
You have been reading Disney’s All Star Movies Resort from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) If you and your family are fans of Disney movies then you will love the All Star Movies Resort. You’ll find yourself surrounded by oversized icons fro...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - May 30, 2011, 4:01 am
You have been reading Why You Might Consider a Hotel Outside of Disney World from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) Lodging costs in the surrounding areas can vary greatly, from cheap and cheerful motels to private rentals and luxurious hotels. Th...
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Clare S. posted an article on A Pocketful of Pixie Dust - May 23, 2011, 4:03 am
You have been reading What to Expect from a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel from our website Operation Pixie Dust, we'd love you to stop by and leave us a comment :) If you think that a Disney World Resort is just a hotel located near the theme parks then you’d be very much mistaken. The Imagineer...
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