Did you know that January 8 is Bubble Bath Day? I read this and immediately thought of Mr. Bubble.
Mr. Bubble was bubble bath for children. It came in pink boxes - and better yet - also came in cute plastic containers that would later serve as a bank. I loved this as a little girl.
The product Mr. Bubble was invented in 1961 by the Gold Seal Company. It was marketed originally in drug stores. The Mr. Bubble advertising character, as seen on the old boxes, was created in the late 1960's.
The funny thing is, I have the most sensitive skin imaginable -- nothing scented, ever. And yet I used this as a little girl. How is that possible?!
I also found a fun old commercial to share with you:
Do you remember Mr. Bubble? I'd love to hear from you in the comments, below.
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Thursday, January 7, 2016
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Book Spotlight and Giveaway - Sweet Pepper Hero by J.J. Cook
Sweet Pepper Hero: A Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
A Berkley Prime Crime Mystery
Published by Penguin Random House, LLC.
Release Date: January 5, 2016
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0425279236
E-Book ASIN: B00W2ZKNZ8
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Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
A Berkley Prime Crime Mystery
Published by Penguin Random House, LLC.
Release Date: January 5, 2016
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0425279236
E-Book ASIN: B00W2ZKNZ8
Synopsis
Old rivalries heat up in the fourth Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade mystery from the national bestselling author of In Hot Water.
Fire chief Stella Griffin has been put
in charge of judging the annual recipe contest, but Eric—her resident
ghost and true culinary genius—has vanished. Before she can track down
his latest haunt, she’s called in to investigate a local moonshine
distillery that was set ablaze, making her realize there’s more than
pies and cakes cooking in Sweet Pepper.
As rumors of a revived whiskey war
ignite, Stella turns to the town’s elders to help her find answers. The
past might have some clues as to what has sparked the present fires. But
when following a lead lands her in buried rubble, Stella realizes she
must extinguish this case fast or she might be going down in flames.
About The Authors
J. J. Cook is a pseudonym for a married couple who writes mysteries, mostly set in the South, with a touch of paranormal and romance.
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Book Spotlight and Giveaway - Death in A Major by Sarah Fox
DEATH IN A MAJOR
A Music
Lover’s Mystery
By Sarah Fox
Witness
Impulse
January 5, 2016
E-ISBN
9780062413017 * $2.99
About the Book
The new season for the Point Grey Philharmonic starts off on a
sour note when one of the symphony’s wealthy benefactors drops dead in the
second Music Lover’s Mystery from author Sarah Fox.
When Archibald Major, local big wig and nasty tyrant, drops dead
at a post-concert reception, violinist Midori Bishop soon suspects foul play.
Although Midori has no intention of getting involved in another murder
investigation, that all changes when Jordan - her violin student and the
victim’s grandson - seeks her help convincing the police that the real killer
is his uncle, a low-level criminal.
As Midori digs into the victim’s life, she discovers that he was a
man who created discord at every turn, even within his own family, and there is
no shortage of potential suspects. When someone close to Midori unexpectedly
confesses to the crime, Midori must race to discover the identity of the true
killer before an innocent person goes to jail for a crime they didn’t commit…
and before Midori herself becomes a victim in the killer’s deadly encore.
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About the Author
Sarah
Fox was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia where she developed a
love for mysteries at a young age. When not writing novels or working as a
legal writer she is often reading her way through a stack of books or spending
time outdoors with her English Springer Spaniel.
Connect with Sarah Fox
Website - http://www.authorsarahfox.com/
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Praise for Sarah Fox
“Readers
are kept in suspense as each spinetingling event moves them towards an
unforgettable ending. Sarah Fox delivers murder mystery with believable
characters and earns a thumbs up.”
— Authors
on the Air Global Radio Network on DEAD
RINGER
“While
Midori may be clueless in love, she is good at asking questions. It is easy to
understand how difficult it is for her to leave the investigating to the
police, particularly once she has begun. Her actions are believable, if at
times rash. Dead Ringer is an entertaining cozy with just the right amount of
suspense. It is a great choice for reading on a lazy summer afternoon.”
— Mutt Cafe on DEAD RINGER
“Readers
are in for a treat with Sarah Fox’s new cozy...out of love, Midori sticks her
nose in every place she can, which makes her a perfect heroine for lovers of
mysteries. Readers will be pleased with the sheer entertainment of Fox’s plot.”
— Suspense Magazine on DEAD RINGER
Giveaway
3 winners will receive digital copies of DEAD RINGER & DEATH IN A MAJOR. (Ends 1/28).
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
A Preview of 2016 at View from the Birdhouse
Thanks for visiting View from the Birdhouse! I'm looking forward to a fun year of blogging here, and hope you'll visit often.
I will be having daily themes through the year:
Music Monday - little mini histories behind songs (lots of retro music!).
Did You Know Tuesday - retro topics and nostalgia, as well as interesting facts about children's literature.
Wordless Wednesday - vintage ephemera from my shops at eBay, Etsy, and Bonanza.
Throwback Thursday - nostalgic fun with pictures!
Dear Abby - my little dog Abby blogs on Fridays. :-)
Weekend Window Shopping at Birdhouse Books - new arrivals at my online shops.
This year I will take a break from the scheduled topics some days and just post about something fun for a change of pace. This could be a visit to an antique show, a vintage treasure hunting experience, or unique historical places around town. It could also be a fun seasonal topic! I'm looking forward to these change of pace days.
I will continue posting book reviews, author interviews, and spotlights (with giveaways when possible!). I am going to limit these book posts to 2 - 3 a week. The books featured here will include cozy mysteries, historical fiction, women's fiction, and children's books. A few upcoming books you'll see featured this month:
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!
Trish
I will be having daily themes through the year:
Music Monday - little mini histories behind songs (lots of retro music!).
Did You Know Tuesday - retro topics and nostalgia, as well as interesting facts about children's literature.
Wordless Wednesday - vintage ephemera from my shops at eBay, Etsy, and Bonanza.
Throwback Thursday - nostalgic fun with pictures!
Dear Abby - my little dog Abby blogs on Fridays. :-)
Weekend Window Shopping at Birdhouse Books - new arrivals at my online shops.
This year I will take a break from the scheduled topics some days and just post about something fun for a change of pace. This could be a visit to an antique show, a vintage treasure hunting experience, or unique historical places around town. It could also be a fun seasonal topic! I'm looking forward to these change of pace days.
I will continue posting book reviews, author interviews, and spotlights (with giveaways when possible!). I am going to limit these book posts to 2 - 3 a week. The books featured here will include cozy mysteries, historical fiction, women's fiction, and children's books. A few upcoming books you'll see featured this month:
Murder Most Malicious by Alyssa Maxwell (a historical Upstairs-Downstairs type mystery)
Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble (romantic suspense)
The Lady's Command by Stephanie Laurens (historical romance - regency)
The Restaurant Critic's Wife by Elizabeth LeBan (women's fiction with a culinary theme)
I would love to connect with you this year! I love social media. You will find me online:
You also can subscribe to this blog by email with the "follow by email" option in the right column. (It is near the top of the column, as you'll see in the photo below. The subscription option is just beneath the Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest buttons in the right column.)
Trish
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