Review/Giveaway: Miss Olive Finds Furever Friends #doggydivashow #doggydivadiaries

Babushka received the first two books of the Miss Olive Trilogy for review, with option for a giveaway if she enjoyed the libros.  Not to spoil the post, pero there will be a giveaway. 😉

Opinions por supuesto are BB's.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

It's been awhile since Babushka's reviewed books, but this one captured BB's corazon.

A cuento of Miss Olive, a pound puppy wishing for her "furever" home.  Being three legged,  she is overlooked by many and was the last remaining in the foster home. Pero don't fret Beautifuls, there's a happy ending; Miss Olive is adopted and now has a familia and a furever home.

"Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends continues the story of a little Italian Greyhound with three legs who is adopted by a loving family in the award-winning first book in the series, Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Home. In Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends, Miss Olive learns that it’s her birthday and that her parents have planned a special celebration which will include treats, presents and friends. Her party is nearly ruined when she runs into a couple of grouchy dogs at the park who proceed to bully the poor pup. She realizes that true friends will stick by her and won’t join in with taunts from bullies."

It's a lovely libro Beautifuls, and it touches on so many temas close to BB's corazon.

Inclusion, Kindness, Amor for All, Anti-Bullying, defending what you know is right, todo eso.  Pero the very best thing of these books, of this series? Estan basados en la realidad; they are based on true events and characters.

"Miss Olive is a tiny rescued Italian Greyhound that was adopted in 2015 from Italian Greyhound Rescue Florida. Miss Olive was a victim of neglect and health issues. Despite the fact that she lost one of her legs to cancer and her teeth due to a lack of medical care, Miss Olive is an inspiration to all."

"Susan Marie is the author of Miss Olive Finds Her "Furever"Home, which was awarded the 2019 bronze Moonbeam Children's Book Award and the Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell medallion for the 2018 Children's Book of the Year.  A passionate champion of animals, Susan Marie donates a portion of the proceeds from The Doggy Diva Diaries series to animal-rescue organizations and hopes to pass along her love of animals to future generations."

Que bello verdad Beautifuls? 

You know que dicen "Truth is stranger than fiction." , y en this case it's sweeter too. 

And even sweeter? One of y'all will win a copy of  

Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends!!

Since this is a simple, pero heartfelt story, let's do lo mismo with the giveaway shall we?

Just share with BB if you do the following, comment here on the post.

Comments must be at least 10 words to count towards prize.

1. Do you have a pet? If so, what type is it and what's their name?

2. Who would you like to win this book for?

3. If you're on IG, look for the post on this giveaway and comment. Let BB know what name you commented under.

4. The same as above in Feibu (Facebook). 

Not just a book, pero a way of life. Check out all about Miss Olive's Mundo-

The Doggy Diva Radio Show- https://www.thedoggydiva.com/radio-show/

Tweety- https://twitter.com/thedoggydiva

Feibu- https://www.facebook.com/TheDoggyDivaShow

thedoggydivashow.com

Buena Suerte Beautifuls. 

BB's looking forward to your tails.

BB2U

p.s.  winner in mainland US solamente.
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Adventures Await with Babushka & @Lyft !! #Affiliate #Referral

This post contains affiliate and referral codes/info. Pero opinions are BB's and she's lovin' Lyft!!

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

A new adventure for your favorita aventurera.  If you've been following BB, you know 2018 has been a challenging year. Even Babushka's other side, La Gallina Vieja had to say algo about it.   Bueno, finances corto, Crisma coming, and honestly an itch to get out of the casa everyday, BB decided Felicia should help around here and work towards her maintenance, sooo, pa'lante with Lyft.  Of course it helps that Sweetie is a master of Drive for Hire. Didn't know that? Been doing it for years. He even wrote a libro about it.

On Amazon

For some reason BB hadn't thought of driving like Sweetie. Went through the usual applying for jobs at local retail shops, but was never called back. You'd think they'd need extra help now for the holiday season verdad? Apparently the S Sisters had a better plan and BB's so glad they did.

Applied online and within hours was approved! It was meant to be porque Sweetie said it usually takes a day or two. Got the official docs in a couple of days.

And BB was on the road!!

The hours are mine, how many rides quiero hacer is up to me, and if BB doesn't feel like going she doesn't. Perfecto! Of course being in such a bello town like Tallahassee helps.

State Capitol

Felicia at the Newest Publix- combo Publix, Healthfood Store, Local Hangout

Babushka is LOVING LYFT!!!!

So, if y'all don't see as much of BB as before, no se preocupen. She's on the open road awaiting adventures. Porque if you think those stop at 50- JU SO FONII!!!

Babushka Besos a todos.

CUIDENSEN.

p.s.  If you decide to try it, please give code BOHEMIAN15377 for a real twofer!

Corazon & Caresses Over Cancer. 💗 #becauselove

#sponsored and special. via becauselove,

all opiniones are babushka's.

💞

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

In Babushka’s post God's Wicked Sense of Humor and Life Lessons with a Smile, BB shared how her daughter contracting cancer in many ways was a gift.  Naturalmente, there were some dias that it didn’t seem like it. For those moments an actual gift helped.

There are sometimes you just don’t want to speak. Even- especially to your madre. There are only so many times that as a madre you can say “Sometimes you have to get sick to get better.” “This too shall pass.” Quee??  Ok Si. A madre never tires of saying that, but her children may tire of hearing it. There are times they’d rather be solos, by themselves. Thinking, Being. Pero always knowing that anything they do is ok, that they are loved.

With these regalos from Because Love it’s easy to show your concern and  amor without having to verbalize it in person. Let’s be honestos; how many times have you been told about someone’s illness and all you can think of to say is “I’m so sorry.” Con estos you can say so much more, con thought y corazon. Be their comfort and strength when they know they need it.

Cafe & Carinos

Perfecto verdad? Arona Martin, founded Because Love in early 2018 after dealing with the loss of her close friend to cancer and was inspired to create a platform to help support others dealing with cancer treatment.  En sus palabras, her own words:

This project came directly out of my heart for a very dear friend, Jessica, who at age 31 years old, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Not knowing what else to do, and using my art therapy background, I bought a blank journal and filled it with all the love, sass, and glitter I could find – writing prompts, doodling prompts, get your anger out prompts, prompts to throw a crayon temper tantrum (on the page) – whatever would help her get through the battle of her life. She loved it, and often told me how much it helped her with all that she was going through day to day.

While sitting in waiting rooms and therapy bays, other women asked where they could buy one. She would tell me of these conversations and I would make a few more to give to these women. That is when I decided to pursue bringing the journal to market so that others could feel comforted and loved like Jessica did.

De dolor si puede venir Bellezas- Pain can bring Beauty.  And Strength, and Comfort. It has to Babushka’s first born, with the Because Love Bundle Pack, the journal & blanket.. Tambien the quality,materials, y varieties of these details help the magia in their momentos.

LOVE Heals Journal

the LOVE HEALS journal is the gift that is as precious to give as it is to receive. more than pages in a book, this journal is a dialogue, a true conversation about the days filled with strength and the nights longing for that strength to return. it’s the perfect size (appx. 9x7) to carry in purse or backpack, and the exquisite design is lovely on a nightstand or desk.

Comes with:

• over 160 journaling pages
• 28 journaling prompts
• 14 inspirational quotes and messages
• 90 blank pages with space to write, draw, etc.
• 2 metallic sticker sheets
• 1 embroidered sticker sheet
• 2 small envelopes (retail therapy, and inspirational words)
• 3 gold paper clips tassels
• silver glitter washi tape
• 1 embroidered fabric bookmark with purple velvet backing and tassels

The cover is made with a luxurious and soft blush velvet with a gold metallic faux leather closure.

That was to warm their corazones, for the cuerpos, the Big Hug Lap Blanket.

Big HUG Lap Blanket

a luxurious grey knit lap blanket with glittering metallic thread to wrap the ones you care for in love. there are 31 knit holes for you to attach personal messages. make your own or use the 6 starter tags that are provided. it is the perfect size to fold up and fit in a purse, bag, or to carry on a long, hard journey. bring the BIG HUG everywhere!

Size: 28” x 40”*

Comes with:

• BIG HUG lap blanket
• 6 grey velvet back tags (4 grey grommet closures, 2 jewel closures)

To know they've received algo de calidad, de valor on many levels. This is love they will feel con todo their heart, in their very soul. They need this Beautifuls,they need to be shown their worth, just as we need a way to share our amor without having to be there in person.

And as if this wasn't enough, if daily inspiration is needed-

From their IGrammy acct

Or daily exasperation/frustration-

how to say, Life- JUSOFONII !!

Feibu Post 

Their IGrammyand Feibu accounts, like their products, son EXCELENTE. Mas que Bueno. Babushka is glad to have found a company that truly knows in all aspectos, what the pain of loving someone with cancer is and how it affects all involved. Should you need the words to convey, the corazon to carry on, Because Love is a digno dance partner. Porque al final, that's all we can do verdad?

BB2U

God's Wicked Sense of Humor and Life Lessons with a Smile. @Courage_Cancer - Courage4Cristyl

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

Mira que somos cabeziduros; humans are hard headed. And God has a wicked sense of humor. We go around doing what we want, focusing on our wants without realizing what we truly need or worse yet, what we already have. We may get reminders to look, episodes of life that make us stop for a moment, but those are fleeting and quickly pass. A child’s birth, reunions with an old friend, life moments that spark the love of life in us. Unfortunately we tend to focus on the mundane and insignificant, because as BB said before, we are hard headed. Fortunately we are given many nudges along the way to focus on what’s truly worthy; sometimes those nudges become slams.

White cell count ok. On to #chemo Round 2. #GSOG #GigaSecondOfGratitude #GospelOfGracias

A post shared by Bohemian Babushka (@bbabushka) on Jun 14, 2018 at 9:00am PDT

My eldest, Cristyl’s Corazon has  stage 2 breast cancer. At 33 years of age she is facing her mortality. Now before you start feeling sorry for her, let Babushka show you the blessing of this.

Nothing makes you reevaluate your life attitude and actions quicker than the threat of losing it. For years she has refused to seek medical help for depression, for years she has been in a relationship that constricted, not daring to follow her true fullfillment of self. No more. Gracias to that golf ball size lump, she is happier than she’s been for years. She’s tending to her physical, spiritual and emotional self. With therapy and medicines she’s mentally in a much better place. With renewed and real faith she is content and feeling purpose, ready to conquer all. She’s following life loves and goals. Que te dije? Wicked sense of humor.

At this stage of life BB has become a fulltime madre again. Blessed Be. The first time around BB didn’t spend much time focusing on my first born because she was perfecta. Good grades, bella ballerina, popular, Babushka mistakenly thought she didn’t need a mama’s hovering and constant attention. The first time around she left home as soon as legally possible. This is our chance to makeup for missed moments. Not quite the same, but on many levels so much better. 

Life now is for living and following ones heart. Being older has helped her realize what is truly in her heart and who should be there. She has found a stronger love of family and her family in God. Her vision is to start a dance ministry, to combine two of her major loves. This is her first performance where she shared that dream.

Gracias to many she continues finding more ways to give and to live. One of these inspirations is from a book her therapist suggested , Living with Cancer by Barbara K. Linton. Gran casualidad that Barbara lives in Tallahassee? Again, Wicked Sense of Humor. Thanks to this book Cristyl found answers and strength. On the back cover, “Linton’s story promises that if you let Him, God will stay right beside you, loving you and willing to give you strength to walk triumphantly through whatever life may bring your way. It won’t be an easy journey, but if you let Him, God will prove that even with cancer...you can live!” Not only is BB’s Baby living, but she’s living for others too.,

BB's daughter @CristylsCorazon has found more than @Courage_Cancer , she has found her truth, her faith, and her fight to continue living. Please help her raise $100 to give others courage too. 1000x Gracias. #pinkwarrior https://t.co/G9JKo54cnS pic.twitter.com/ZGEPVj89vB

— bohemian babushka (@BBabushka) July 23, 2018

For our children we are capaz to do anything. Even physical labor, in the sun. Babushka has signed up to walk on Cristyl's team and hopes y'all can join us. We'd love to have you there or/and donate for this wonderful cause.  The link for her walk page is http://bit.ly/BBCourage4Cristyl.  We would love to raise at least $100 to help buy supplies for the many projects Cancer Through Courage has.

So, are we feliz that we've had to come to this point to realize what's lifes point?  Por supuesto que no, wouldn't wish it on anyone. PERO knowing what's really valuable, THAT we wish for TODOS.

Y remember daily with a knowing sonrisa the motto, now mantra, 

 

Life- JU SO FONII!!

BB2U

#BeautifulLengths Dancing with Cancer & Being Bella!!

How do you measure beauty? Is it an outward, physical thing or is the inner blaze the true beauty of a person? 

 Like most things in our vidas, it's a combination of various factors and opinions. 

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!!

Ok si, not the usual way BB starts her posts, but then again, this is not a usual happening.  September 7th is National Donate Your Hair Day, and since 2006 Pantene has lead a campaign to donate natural hair wigs to cancer victims.  Over 28,000 wigs have been donated to the American Cancer Society through the Beautiful Lengths/ Pony Up program and this year they plan to add many more thanks to the collaboration with Walmart to reimburse the cost of the haircut (up to $30).  The Go to Beautiful Lengths initiative is done with lots of heart for those needing help remembering that they truly are Bellas.

Babushka not help in this campaign?  JU SO FONII!! 

This campaign means so very much to Babushka that I had to dedicate it.

Oh Si My Beautifuls, sometimes our definition of beauty changes and surprises us. 

 But no matter what your definition may be, isn't it a blessing to help someone see and feel bella?  

Because we all know, Beauty is as Bella does.

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S.  Click on the links, donations will be accepted for a month more.