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Spar goes 'SuperSized' on Black Friday 2025 with 2 massive savings events
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Spar South Africa is redefining value this shopping season with its biggest Black Friday campaign to date – 'Black Friday with SuperSized Savings'. The nationwide sale takes a dual-phased approach designed to deliver maximum relief to South African consumers by increasing basket size and offering competitive pricing across grocery and liquor products.
Nicole D. Legnani. The Business of Conquest: Empire, Love, and Law in the Atlantic World. U OF NOTRE DAME P, 2020
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Nicole D. Legnani. The Business of Conquest: Empire, Love, and Law in the Atlantic World. U OF NOTRE DAME P, 2020 [1] Vanderbilt University Localización: Bulletin of the Comediantes, ISSN 0007-5108, Vol. 75, Nº 1, 2024, págs. 175-177 Idioma: inglés Es reseña de: The Business of Conquest: Empire, Love, and Law in the Atlantic World. Nicole D. Legnani U OF NOTRE DAME P, 2020 Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
Emotional literacy to support your therapy
The expert client workshop series Millions of people in the UK have counselling every year, through NHS services, educational institutions, charities and private therapists. For those who have regular long-term sessions, counselling represents a significant investment of time, money and emotional energy.
What is emotional literacy? Taking the road less travelled
The cliche, of course, exists for a reason, so when your counsellor inevitably asks you ‘And how did that make you feel?’ you go to describe it, only to find – you have no idea how. Why bother learning to identify feelings at all? Isn’t it enough to simply feel them? What do we gain from emotional literacy and how can it help us get the most out of our time in therapy?
Meet the Stand-Up Comedian Turned Actor-Jesse Arthur Carroll
By Ruth on October 10, 2022 in Interview, movie How would you like to meet Jesse Arthur Carroll? Maybe even ask him a question? He is a Hallmark actor and much more, and today at 11 AM Pacific, you have the chance to meet him and even ask him a question! I will be sending a reminder to all my email subscribers, but here’s the information you will need: Ruth Hill is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Staying curious
On 6th March, 2022, I was featured in Immersive Wire's newsletter. You can read my Q&A below, but the newsletter itself is packed with insights about VR and the metaverse, list job opportunities in the industry and supports the mental health charity Mind. It's well worth subscribing to (and it's free)! Full name and job title: Ruth Hill, Head of Learning Design - Bodyswaps Question 1: What is your background? I never set out to be a learning designer.
VR helps students find the right jobs – and present their ‘best selves’ in interviews - Education Technology
COVID-19 has had a considerable impact on Britain’s job market, with 65% fewer job vacancies in 2020 compared with the same period the previous year. Even now, as the economy starts to show signs of recovery, young adults are bearing the brunt of job cuts. Youth long-term unemployment has hit a five-year high, with more than 200,000 under 25s out of work for more than six months, and almost half of students say the pandemic has diminished their chances of finding a job.
Stoplight Golight Timer Giveaway (Ends 4/19) U.S.
By Ruth on April 5, 2014 in children, giveaway Stoplight Golight Timer Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Sponsored by Bee Zee Kids Co-Hosted by Ivy’s Variety and Deals of Sweetness The Stoplight Golight Timer helps everyone manage time. The concept is easily relatable to everyone – even children as young as two. Red light means stop and complete task, Green light means time is up, and it’s time to Go! Simply set the desired amount of time. Press Start, red light illuminates and time counts down.
Learning Resources Fish-in-Line Measuring Set Giveaway (Ends 4/20) U.S.
By Ruth on April 5, 2014 in education, giveaway Welcome to the Learning Resources Fish in Line Giveaway! Sponsored by: Learning Resources Hosted by: Savory Savings & Gloriously Green Gal Co-hosted by: An Ordinary Housewife, Joy Makin’ Mamas and Raising Soldiers 4 Christ Spatial thinking can be a difficult skill to teach to children and one that isn’t all that exciting at first blush. Learning Resources has hit the nail on the head again with yet another amazing sea-themed learning set.
“Beyond the Shadow of the Brownstone” by Valerie Lawrence Book Review
By Ruth on April 5, 2014 in book, review Beyond the Shadow of the Brownstone by Valerie Lawrence My rating: 5 of 5 stars Abortion is one of those controversial topics that can divide families, friends, and entire governments. If you follow my reviews, you already know what my views are on this subject. I have read books on both sides of the issue, and I am tolerant enough to read stories that go opposite my own views.
Goddess Fish: “More Than a Feeling” by C.J. Carmichael Book Tour/Giveaway
By Ruth on April 23, 2014 in blog tour, book, giveaway, promo This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. The author will be awarding an E-copy of “Frost Family Christmas Anthology” – which includes the first 3 books in the Frost Family & Friends Series as well as a bonus short story – to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Remember, the more stops you visit, the more chances you earn to win.
Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill
By Ruth on May 2, 2014 in history This magazine is older than this 1905 cover, but his was about the earliest I could find. On this date in 1885, Good Housekeeoing magazine was published for the first time. For more info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Housekeeping FOLLOW ME JOIN THE COMMUNITY Subscribe To My Daily Newsletter Receive the latest interviews and reviews from the film, TV, and writing community! You can unsubscribe at any time.
This Day in History April 15, 1896
By Ruth on April 15, 2014 in history, sports It was on this date in 1896, that the first modern Olympics (held in Athens, Greece) closed. For more info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-modern-olympics-is-held http://m.olympic.org/mobile/athens-1896-summer-olympics FOLLOW ME JOIN THE COMMUNITY Subscribe To My Daily Newsletter Receive the latest interviews and reviews from the film, TV, and writing community! You can unsubscribe at any time.
Beck Valley Book Tours: “Love Under the Stars” by Kathleen Shoop Book Review/Giveaway
By Ruth on November 25, 2020 in blog tour, book, giveaway, review 1861, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Inspired by the true story of John and Phoebe Brashear who developed telescopes and lenses that are still in use today, Love Under the Stars brings the beginnings of their journey to life. Set against the steel mills of Pittsburgh, a young man has a mind for astronomy and physics, the gifted hands of a millwright, and the heart of a minister.
Beck Valley Book Tours: “On Toby’s Terms” by Charmaine Hammond Book Tour/Giveaway
By Ruth on October 7, 2020 in blog tour, book, giveaway Celebrating ten years of On Toby’s Terms! When Charmaine and her husband adopted Toby, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, they figured he might need some adjusting time, but they certainly didn’t think he’d be a holy terror, beset by severe anxiety and destructive behavior that would take a miracle to curb. Turns out, Toby routinely opened and emptied closets, turned on water taps, and pulled things from the bookshelves.
Interview With Journalist Deidre Behar
By Ruth on September 14, 2020 in Interview, movie, television If you’re like me, there’s a good chance that you are regularly ecstatic for more When Calls the Heart content at any time of the year. Over the past few years, a particular journalist has been popping up in some of the more highly-publicized content surrounding this favorite Hallmark Channel show. Recently, I was able to interview Deidre Behar, the “resident Hearties” ET reporter.
Interview With Actress Cindy Busby, “Romance In the Air”
By Ruth on August 1, 2020 in Interview, movie, television Well, aren’t we a blessed bunch of Hallmark fans?
Beck Valley Books: “Hiking the Grand Mesa: A Clementine Rescue Dog Story” by Kyle & Barbara Torke Book Review/Giveaway
By Ruth on May 12, 2020 in blog tour, book, book tour, giveaway, review Join Clementine on a Desert Adventure in the Colorado Dobies! Join Coover, Conrad and their mighty dog, Clementine, as they explore one of the most unique landscapes in southern Colorado–the Grand Mesa! Their grandma takes them to the Dobies, a series of steep hills made from adobe clay that formed as the nearby volcanoes, now extinct, eroded.
Interview With Actor Curtis Lum, “Siren”
By Ruth on May 5, 2020 in Interview, movie, television For the past few years, I have been enraptured with the unparalleled Freeform original show called Siren. Long before Siren became the phenomenon it has become, I interviewed Curtis Lum–AKA Calvin Lee–about this groundbreaking show. In fact, he has the honor of being the one who introduced me to this brilliantly impressive series.
Interview With Actress, Producer & Writer Kate A. McGrath
By Ruth on April 23, 2020 in Interview, movie, television During this unprecedented time in film and TV history, it may very well be that independent films are going to lead the way. As various professionals discuss the process of reopening the industry, it is a good time to focus on the “movers and shakers” of the indie film world. Since the productions are usually on a much smaller scale, social distancing and other safety practices may be easier to implement and enforce.
Interview With Seminoles Baseball President Russ Gangler
By Ruth on April 20, 2020 in Interview In this world of social media where common interests often tie us together, it is rather common to connect with someone that would have been impossible in previous decades. It just so happens that is how I chanced upon Russ Gangler. I am not a sports aficionado, and it would be unusual for me to reach out to the sports world to interview an industry professional.
Interview With Actress Pascale Hutton, “When Calls the Heart”
By Ruth on April 13, 2020 in Interview, movie, television I have never concealed the fact that Lee and Rosemary are my favorite couple in Hope Valley, the fictitious setting of Hallmark’s immensely popular When Calls the Heart series which is currently in its seventh season. On several occasions, not only have I had the honor of chatting with the effervescent actress who portrays Rosie so perfectly, but I have met her (and Kavan Smith, AKA Lee) more than once.
Interview With Actress Kathryn Kohut
By Ruth on April 7, 2020 in Interview, movie, television Again, I applaud the Hallmark network for continuing to feature young film and TV industry professionals in their projects, and that is exactly how I stumbled upon the gifted Kathryn Kohut. To date, her credit list is rather short because she is relatively new within the business.
Interview With Actor Michael Rady, “You’re Bacon Me Crazy”
By Ruth on April 4, 2020 in Interview, movie, television As Hallmark fans know, the network only employs the best actors for their movies, and their loyalty extends far beyond the norm in today’s film/TV community. While I do my best to keep apprised of the various actors who are regularly featured in Hallmark projects, sometimes a few fall through the cracks, so to speak.
Interview With Actress Natalie Hall, “You’re Bacon Me Crazy”
By Ruth on April 4, 2020 in Interview, movie, television Yet again, I have to applaud the Hallmark network for connecting me with such marvelously gifted actors, and Natalie Hall is no exception. I first learned her name last year due to her movie A Winter Princess, but I had been unable to connect with her. Thankfully, in spite of our current crisis, it has caused things to slow down a bit, and we had that opportunity at last.
Interview With Author Suzanne Nelson, “You’re Bacon Me Crazy”
By Ruth on April 1, 2020 in book, Interview, movie, television From the moment I heard about the movie You’re Bacon Me Crazy, I KNEW it was going to become an instant favorite! When I discovered that it was based on a Scholastic book by the same name, I just knew I had to look up the author and request an interview.
Interview With Actress Andrea Brook, “When Calls the Heart” & “In the Key Of Love”
By Ruth on March 21, 2020 in Interview, movie, television DISCLAIMER: ANDREA AND I HAD OUR INTERVIEW BEFORE THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SITUATION, SO PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY REFERENCE TO THINGS NO LONGER ALLOWED NOR ENCOURAGED DURING THIS TIME WERE DISCUSSED BEFORE HOMEBOUND SELF-ISOLATION BECAME A WAY OF LIFE. If anyone knows me at all, they probably are aware of my steadfast affinity for the Hallmark network and especially their top series, When Calls the Heart.
Interview With Actor Alex Barima, “Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery,” “Riverdale” & “The Hollow”
By Ruth on March 12, 2020 in Interview, movie, television As most of my readers know, I am a huge proponent of the broad range of mystery series that air on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. In my humble opinion, I tend to think I am typically one of the biggest supporters of each of the franchises.
Interview With Actress Kadence Roach, “When Calls the Heart”
By Ruth on March 6, 2020 in Interview, movie, television I love the Hope Valley kids from the Hallmark Channel show When Calls the Heart. More than likely, if a young actor or actress has been featured on the show, there’s a good chance I have interviewed him or her. Kadence Roach is one such young lady. I interviewed her the first time in 2017, after meeting her in Vancouver, and at the end of last season, I chatted with her yet again.
Interview With Author Barbara Hinske, “The Christmas Club”
By Ruth on February 28, 2020 in book, Interview, movie, television, Uncategorized I absolutely adore having the opportunity to feature authors on my site, and Barbara Hinske has the honor of being one of the most recent authors to have a Hallmark Christmas movie based on one of her books. Before the movie The Christmas Club premiered this past holiday season, I chatted with Barbara, but I admit that I was so busy throughout the season that I had to wait until now to highlight her.
iREAD Book Tours: “The Nutcracker Conspiracy” by Lauren Carr Book Tour/Giveaway
By Ruth on February 23, 2020 in blog tour, book, giveaway “Steps up several levels into an exciting category all its own. It’s thriller, cold case, mystery-suspense, and police procedural, all rolled into one exciting novel. Set amidst the political drama that comes with Washington DC and the Pentagon, a current multiple murder becomes a search years in the past. With a young, hot lieutenant assigned to NCIS, and his beautiful new wife, you have all the makings of a bestseller.
Interview With Director Siobhan Devine
By Ruth on February 8, 2020 in Interview, movie, television A couple of Christmases ago, I happened upon a delightful “new” director of a film that I was much anticipating, and because this was her first Christmas movie (Christmas Pen Pals), I reached out to Siobhan {pronounced Shi-vawn} Devine for an interview. I honestly planned on posting it before the premiere of that sweet Christmas film, but through a series of events, I got behind, and before long, another Christmas had arrived.
Interview With Actress Brittany Bristow, “Holiday Date”
By Ruth on January 24, 2020 in Interview, movie, television This 2019 Countdown To Christmas season on the Hallmark Channel showcased many new faces, and there were some incredible performances and amazing stories that were thoroughly savored by the viewers. However, this past season was also the year when a Hallmark favorite, Brittany Bristow, had the privilege of leading a Hallmark movie for the first time.
Top 10 Hallmark Christmas Movies 2018 And Earlier | Guest Post By Ruth Hill
Top 10 Hallmark Christmas Movies 2018 And Earlier | Guest Post By Ruth Hill In honor of Hallmark's tenth anniversary of Countdown To Christmas, I thought it would be fun to share my top ten Hallmark Christmas movies from 2018 and before. Since I have not seen all of the 2019 Christmas offerings, I am not putting any of this year's movies on my list (though I admit it's tempting).
Interview With Actress Geraldine Leer, “Manifest,” “Christmas Camp” & “Christmas Love Letter”
By Ruth on December 21, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Earlier this year, a new network show caught my attention, and my mom and I started watching it together. I was surprised that my mom enjoyed Manifest since it was part sci-fi, part fantasy, part government conspiracy, but I believe the smart acting/casting and clever story captured her attention just like it did mine.
Interview With Actor Jason Cermak, “Christmas Town” & “Christmas At Dollywood”
By Ruth on December 3, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Hearties might remember the “Hot Doc” from several seasons ago on When Calls the Heart, and that is where I first came in contact with the gifted, sweet, and dashing Jason Cermak. From that moment on, I have watched and supported his career with all its tremendous ups and occasional downs, but this Christmas, Jason is soaring high.
Celebrate Lit Book Tours: “From the Garden Into Eternity” by Pearl Nsiah-Kumi Author Interview/ Giveaway
By Ruth on November 29, 2019 in blog tour, book, giveaway, interview Book: From the Garden into Eternity Author: Pearl Nsiah-Kumi Genre: Religious-Christian Evangelism Release Date: June 25, 2018 From the Garden into Eternity tells of mankind’s fall from God’s grace beginning in the Garden of Eden, all the way through to one’s individual choice: Will eternity be spent in Heaven with God or Hell with Satan?
Interview With Actor Nelson Wong, “Christmas At the Plaza”
A couple of years ago, I noticed a supporting cast member in the Hallmark universe that not only had appeared in many of my favorite movies, but his character’s name was often similar if not exactly the same in each of these films. This phenomenon is unique to but one actor I know–Nelson Wong. It had been quite some time since I had interviewed him, and thankfully, he was able to find some time to chat with me recently.
Interview With Topher Payne, “Cherished Memories: A Gift To Remember 2”
By Ruth on November 24, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Around three years, I happened upon a new Hallmark screenwriter that I had the privilege of interviewing before his first movie premiered on the network. Since that time, Topher Payne has risen within the Hallmark ranks to bring us some of the most highly-regarded movies in network history, including A Gift To Remember (that many viewers hail as one of their top ten Christmas movies of all-time).
Interview With Actor Jon Cor, “Picture A Perfect Christmas”
By Ruth on November 9, 2019 in Interview, movie, television I remember the very first time I saw the actor Jon Cor in anything. It had been announced that he and Lacey Chabert were starring in Love On Safari, and being the good Hallmark fan that I am, I did my research.
Interview With Producer/Writer SQuire Rushnell, “A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love”
By Ruth on November 16, 2019 in Christmas, Holidays, Interview, movie, television Last year, one of the most phenomenal Hallmark Christmas movies premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries entitled A Godwink Christmas. While I was new to the entire “Godwink” movement, I immediately recognized that this was something special, and it was a mode of thinking I could support wholeheartedly.
Interview With Actor Cardi Wong, “Always and Forever Christmas” & “Who’s Afraid Of the Dark?”
By Ruth on November 4, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Last Christmas, a Hallmark actor with whom I was unfamiliar captured my eye in The Road To Christmas, and I immediately contacted him for an interview. Well, since that time, Cardi Wong‘s career has continued its upward swing, and even though he is not in a new Hallmark Christmas movie this season, it was a joy to catch up with this delightful artist yet again! RH: Hallmark viewers got to see you in One Winter Proposal earlier this year.
Interview With Actor Kevin McGarry, “Christmas Scavenger Hunt,” “Random Acts of Christmas,” “When Calls the Heart,” “A Very Corgi Christmas”
By Ruth on November 3, 2019 in Christmas, Holidays, Interview, movie, television When Kevin McGarry first arrived on the Hallmark Network in the movie Love At First Bark, I was one of the first people who had the honor of interviewing him.
Beck Valley Book Tours: “The Dog-Eared Diary: A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery by Diane Wing Review/Giveaway
By Ruth on October 28, 2019 in blog tour, book, giveaway, review In this second installment in the series, Chrissy digs up clues to help Autumn solve a historical disappearance and a modern-day murder mysteryAutumn Clarke is getting her life back to normal with the help of her extraordinary shih tzu, Chrissy, when the death of a local philanthropist reveals the man’s dark family secrets, as well as unexpected ties to Autumn.
My Devotional Thoughts
By Ruth on September 29, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Fans of Hallmark Channel’s popular series Chesapeake Shores are probably well aware of the new Mrs. O’Brien, Kevin’s now-wife, Sarah. She is played by the enchanting and talented Jessica Sipos with whom we fell in love the moment she walked into Kevin’s life back in season two.
XPRESSO BOOK TOURS: “Married To the Lord” by Samantha Holt Book Blitz/Giveaway
By Ruth on September 11, 2019 in blog tour, book, giveaway Married to the Lord Samantha Holt (The Wallflower Brides, #2) Publication date: September 9th 2019 Genres: Adult, Historical, Romance Waiting for one’s fiancé to set a date is never fun. Especially when it has now officially been years. Particularly when one is a veritable wallflower with little chance of anything better coming along.
Beck Valley Book Tours: “A Flair For Flip-Flops” By Deborah Garner Book Review/Giveaway
By Ruth on September 9, 2019 in blog tour, book, mystery, review NEW RELEASE…. A vacation on the Southern California coast promises rest and relaxation for flamboyant senior sleuth Sadie Kramer and her mischievous Yorkie, Coco. But when the body of a heartthrob celebrity washes up on the beach outside her luxury hotel suite, Sadie’s fun-in-the-sun soon turns into sleuthing-with-the-stars.
Interview With Actress Erin Krakow, “A Summer Romance” & “When Calls the Heart”
By Ruth on August 17, 2019 in Interview, movie, television I initially discovered the phenomenon that is Erin Krakow as a result of the original Hallmark Channel series, When Calls the Heart. While it took me a little while to truly embrace everything that her character, Elizabeth Thatcher Thornton, had to offer, I was an instant Erin fan from the inception of the series. No one else could create such a multi-faceted character with impeccable heart and soul.
Interview With Actor Greg Canestrari, “Paris, Wine & Romance”
By Ruth on August 13, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Perhaps you had the opportunity this summer to watch the original Hallmark movie entitled Paris, Wine & Romance which starred Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte. If you did, then you may remember her uncle in the movie as played by Greg Canestrari. Recently, I reached out to him for an interview, and I am very happy to share him and his talents with my readers today! RH: How/why did you decide to pursue a career in entertainment?
Interview With Actress Eliza Norbury, “When Calls the Heart”
By Ruth on August 6, 2019 in Interview, movie, television Probably just about everyone is well aware of my passion and affinity for Hallmark’s original show When Calls the Heart. Back during season three, a young actress emerged and portrayed the part of Wilma Lawson, and I never forgot her. I figured we wouldn’t see her again, but her character came back more significantly in season five and even season six. In fact, I noticed she was even a part of the Christmas movie for season four.
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