Happy New Years!

Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Wanted to share this yummy treat. Happy New Years!

Tami's Kitchen Table Talk: Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries: These plump strawberries filled with cheesecake, dipped in chocolate and then drizzled are perfect for birthdays, parties, celebrations, and...

Cute and FREE printables online

Here are some cute and FREE printables online that make it easier than ever to get organized. Weekly planners, weekly menu planner, weekly cleaning checklist, and more found at this link. Enjoy! http://www.designfinch.com/2011/07/31/sunday-planning/ 

Book shelf...literally!

Source: dornob.com via Michael on Pinterest

like every other dancer

"The only way you can be different is to be yourself if you don't find your spirit and reveal it, you just look like every other dancer" - suzanne farrell

Dance is.....

"Dance is your pulse,your heartbeat,your breathing.It's the rhythm of your life.It's the expression in time and movement,in happiness,joy,sadness and envy."

Digital Keychain Giveaway

Review Request

If you have bought or read my book please leave a review or rate it. This will help others find Helena Hippo Thanks.
It can be done @
amazon
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facebook or even here on my blog

Visit Amazon's Mrs. Connie M. Fink Author Page

My Author Page on Amazon
amazon.com/author/conniemfink

Great Christmas gift for any little girls in your life!

Great Christmas gift for any little girls in your life! Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers is available-

Here on my blog and
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1466457171
https://www.createspace.com/3710562
#girlsgifts#christmas#books#gifts#

Thank you to The Red Wagon

Thank you to The Red Wagon for having me last night. You have a wonderful store and I met lots of great people. I cannot thank you enou

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Refreshments, Hippo's, and more at this years Holiday Stroll

Today I go to Boston so excited!!!

JOIN THE RED WAGON AND HELP US WELCOME
LOCAL AUTHOR CONNIE M. FINK AND HER NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK
"HELENA HIPPO & THE MAGIC BALLET SHOES"
Stop in between 6-7PM for book readings and a signing with Connie. Personalize this book for all the children on your list this year!

Refreshments, Hippo's, and more at this years Holiday Stroll
#stroll#boston#new book#children#Red wagon

16 Repurposed and Recycled Books

Found this blog tonight that I love and want to share. You have to go to the blog to see them all but I have one to share with you.
She celebrates design and decor in the spirit of ReCycle, RePurpose, and ReLove.

http://bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com/2011/08/read-it-and-weep-16-repurposed-and.html

Read It and Weep - 16 Repurposed and Recycled Books
Okay, just shoot me now and put me out of my misery! Will I never achieve such creative genius as this? Time to read it and weep...not the ugly cry - it's a happy sob (sigh)! Oh what some people can do with a recycled book or two.

You might remember these perfect little repurposed book shelves that I featured in the Repurposed DIY for Everyone post. Definitely a showstopper

#books#ideaas#crafts#recycle

My first reading and signing today!

Today at my first reading and signing. For my new book Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers at Side by Side preschool. I had a great time Thank You!





*Teacher's Comments~
"Lisa Hadden Martin you did GREAT!!! the kids loved it! thanks!!"
"Carole Grenier We had a great time. Can't wait for the sequel"
#book#children#signing#reading#preschool#new book#kids

Book signing & reading today!

I am so excited, today is my first reading & signing. For my new book Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers at Side by Side a local preschool. Can't wait to hear what they think.
#book#children#signing#reading#preschool#new book

Message from Santa for Helena Hippo

You have to see this! Personalized video message from Santa
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/gdxbEjRDJJsy8361Qqs0Mpg
#christmasviedo#Santa#Fun

If You Give a Child a Book..........

YOU GIVE THAT CHILD THE WORLD!
#Books#children#read

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald

~ Wonderful Quotes~

*"Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read."

— Marilyn Jager Adams

*"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all."— Jacqueline Kennedy

*"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."— Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"

West Side Story Flash Mob

West Side Story Flash Mob - New York City Times Square November 2011 #dance#dancer#fun#flashmob#Times Square http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTtYu1djG90&feature=share via @youtube

Miracle on 42nd Street Video Fun

Check this video out -- Miracle on 42nd Street #dance#Christmas fun#funny#dancing

Amazon's Hot New Releases in Children's Performing Arts Books

Helena Hippo is at #21 help me rank higher. 

Please leave comments for Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers. 

Leaving thoughts and opinions about it so others can make an educated decision on buying 

my new book. It will also help my book rank higher with every review!!! Thanks I appreciate it.

Comments can be left: 

*Here on my blog

*Amazon.com

*goodreads.com

Hot New Releases in Children's Performing Arts Books

The best-selling new & future releases in Children's Performing Arts Books

#21.

Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers

by Mrs. Connie M. Fink

Publication Date: November 19, 2011

Paperback

Price: $9.99

Happy Thanksgiving From Helena Hippo!

Now on Sale at Amazon!!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1466457171?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwgoodco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1466457171&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2

Mrs. Fink will debut her new book Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers

Can't wait to meet all of you!

Local Children’s author/illustrator Connie M. Fink 

will be at Side By Side Preschool 

Tuesday, December 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. 

Mrs. Fink will debut her new book 

Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers.

If you would like a signed/personalized book they will be available.

Author/illustrator Connie M Fink was born and raised in Massachusetts; where she currently still resides with her Husband and 2 beautiful daughters. 

She and her three younger sisters grew up surrounded by music and dancing. Today each of them continues to share their love of music and dance through various avenues. 

Connie wishes to share her love through writing and illustrating books for children. It is her hope that “you dance with joy after you read Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers” This is her first book and it is just the start for this talented artist.

Now on Sale

Helena Hippo & The Magic Ballet Slippers is now on sale at CreateSpace eStore: https://www.createspace.com/3710562