tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8426352932600313092023-11-15T23:08:51.129-08:00Mom Loves LincolnAutumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-1150407356358103622014-11-17T04:48:00.001-08:002014-11-17T04:48:19.986-08:00Matys vapor rub<p dir="ltr"><br>
Maty's is a company that it is dedicated to finding natural remedies and creating products that are both safe and effective for our families.  The Maty's all-natural product line ofnatural cough remedies provide relief for cough and cold symptoms and include all-natural cough syrup and kids cough syrup, all-natural vapor rup, baby chest rub and a nasal ointment.  All of the products are free of artificial preservatives and color additives. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">Maty's all natural vapor rub is petroleum free, so it's not as greasy as what I'm used to.  Immediately after opening the jar I could smell the mix of eucalyptus, wintergreen and pepermint.  It was a pleasant scent and not overwhelming.  The vapor rub ingredients include sunflower oil, coconut oil, shea butter, Vitamin E, oils of eucalyuptus, peppermint, pine, wintergreen and cedar leaf.  If you have children that don't like the feeling of it on their chest you can actually use it on their feet to provide relief too.  I often rub it on their feet then have them put on some comfy socks to sleep in.   </p>
<p dir="ltr">I'd recommend Maty's to anyone that is looking for a natural remedy and wants to find products that are safe for the entire family to use.  Visit Matys.com to learn more about their story and to find out where to buy Maty's products online and instore. </p>
Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-59542475699726905392014-05-22T08:48:00.001-07:002014-05-22T08:48:49.057-07:00Candle Bible Handbook<div style="background-color: #fbfdfe; border: 0px; color: #111111; line-height: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Any person, Christian or not, who aims to understand Western literature, art, thought, and science must have a working knowledge of the Bible</span>. After all, it is the most read and most influential book in Western culture over the last two millennia. In terms of homeschooling, <span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">this means that the Bible should be a foundational book in all homeschools.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, this is especially true for Christian homeschools. As we all know, we Christians should have a deepening and growing knowledge of the God’s Word to us, and we should teach our children about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But there is a problem. <span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Bible can be a confusing book, especially for young or new Bible readers.</span> It is long, is made up of many very different books, and is full of unfamiliar names, places, and customs. Even seasoned Bible readers can use some guidance once in a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have just finished reading the <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Candle Bible Handbook</em> and love it. Yes, I have read through the Bible well over two dozen times in my life, studied it, read books about it, and listened to thousands of sermons, but <span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">this well-illustrated guide gave me something that all the detailed focus did not: a bird’s eye view that really ties many ideas together</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And it can do even more for our kids who are so much newer to the Bible.</span></div>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It tells them about the big ideas, the main people, and the main points of each book in the Bible</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It gives an overview of the Bible itself, with explanations of important concepts (Old Testament, tabernacle, Jerusalem, New Testament, the life and times of Jesus, Jesus’ miracles, Paul’s missionary travels, and more), as well as timelines, maps, and informative illustrations.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For each Bible book there is</span></div>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">an introduction,</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">an outline of the book,</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a list of frequently asked questions,</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">some study questions with chapter and verse references,</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">an explanation of an important concept (covenant, musical instruments, other nations, Messiah, festivals, idols, spiritual warfare, justification by faith),</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a list of things to look for as you read the book, usually themes and major or recurring events, and</span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a handful of quality illustrations.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Appendices discuss big ideas, promises, important passages, and prominent people of the Bible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This sounds overwhelming, but it is all written simply and clearly, aimed at ages 7 and up but also helpful for teens and adults.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, with any book about the Bible, we always need to be sure it actually encourages readers to believe and respect the Bible. It seems to me that the <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Candle Bible Handbook</em> does a good job of this. It is faithful to the Bible’s message, points out the gospel, explains difficult concepts simply, and mentions points of contention (like baptism) in a broad, inclusive way. <span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This book should benefit Bible-believing Christians of all backgrounds</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One sure way to examine the trustworthiness of a book about the Bible is to see what it says about Genesis. The <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Candle Bible Handbook</em> is exemplary in its simplicity and brevity:</span></div>
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<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Q: Is Genesis really true?</span></em></div>
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<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A: Yes, we know it is true, because it is part of God’s Word. Jesus quoted from Genesis a few times.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Very rarely am I impressed by the look of a book, but when I opened the package containing the <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bible Candle Handbook</em>, I could not help exclaiming in delight. It is beautiful, classy, well-bound, and well laid-out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am still undecided about how we will use the <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Candle Bible Handbook</em> in our homeschool. It will certainly be helpful to our teens who are required to write a report about every book of the Bible for high school. I think it could also be a valuable reference in our mealtime Bible reading. Perhaps we will actually read through it out loud together, or I may assign it as schoolwork for Miss 11 next year. One thing I do know for sure: this book will be used in our home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Unless you already have a simple, comprehensive Bible handbook, I recommend you check out the</span> <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Candle Bible Handbook</span></em>. It is an excellent introduction to the Bible for our children as well as for new Bible readers of any age. It also provides a helpful bird’s eye view for seasoned Bible readers and makes an excellent reference book.</span></div>
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<em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please excuse the poor quality photos. For some reason my camera would not focus well. Hopefully the photos will still give you an idea of what the book is like.</span></em></div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-29887512215403677512014-04-28T04:32:00.000-07:002014-04-28T04:32:31.471-07:00Minky Blanket Tutorial<div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: myriad-pro, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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I’m including a little tutorial, since you can never have too many pointers when sewing with minky dot fabric. I learn something new every time I sew with it! If I can save just one person from the cursing that ensues when you sew with this slippery sucker of a fabric, I’ve done my job.</div>
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This is tutorial will help you with the method of construction. Your specific measurements will vary depending on the size blanket you want to use. I simply made a blanket whose length and width equaled the width of my dining room table! Easy, and the perfect size for a little babe.</div>
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First and foremost, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">I highly recommend pre-washing your fabric and minky backing before you begin</strong>. Any time you mix two types of fabrics with different shrink rates, it’s better to be safe than sorry. I did not pre-wash when I made Peg’s blanket and unfortunately when I saw it after she’d washed it I was pretty sad –it shrank weird. So sorry, Peg! Like I said, I learn something new with every project. I haven’t yet reached perfect quilter/sewist/crafter (a/k/a alien) status.</div>
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Now that we’ve established I’m human, let’s start. Lay your minky backing on your work surface, facing up, and smooth it out completely. Doing this on a table helps because the overhang keeps the fabric taught when you’ve smoothed it out.</div>
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Lay your main fabric on the minky, facing down, then lay your batting on top and smooth out all wrinkles so you have a perfectly flat surface. Note: my main fabric was 44″ wide but <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/shannon_fabrics_house_designer/dimple_dot_cuddle__minky/dimple_dot_cuddle__minky_in_brown" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #f89295; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">the minky I used</a> was 58″ so I had quite a bit of overhang. Which is fine, because I’ll cut it off after the next step.</div>
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Now pin the living hell out of your sandwich. You will not regret this –you’ll only regret if you don’t pin enough! Treat this like a quilt and really baste it well. Minky shifts like crazy (especially this type of minky with the little knobs), so you need to stabilize! Then trim away any excess minky.</div>
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To make your blanket a perfect square (or rectangle), here’s how you’ll line everything up.</div>
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Place your pinned blanket at the edge of your table, with at least 1/2″ hanging over. Notice my minky and fabric aren’t even, or straight, or pretty. The edge looks pretty yucky. That’s okay! Don’t fret.</div>
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Take something with a long, straight edge (I used a dowel I had left over from a home improvement project) and line it up with the edge of your table. Mark that line. I was very careful not to move (or roll) my dowel as I marked.</div>
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Next you’ll pin along this entire line. You can place pins as close together as you want but I wouldn’t put more than 3 inches between each one. You really want everything to stay put when you sew on that line later on.</div>
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Continue marking and pinning each side as you did above. You’re marking your blanket the same way you would cut fabric if you were squaring it up. Use the first line you marked–the one you <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">know</em> is straight–as a reference point to line up your other sides.</div>
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Using your walking foot (more stabilization? yes, please), sew on the lines you marked, stopping with your needle down at each corner, turning and going around the entire perimeter of your blanket. Leave open about a 5″ gap on one side through which you will turn your blanket right side out. I leave my pins in and just sew over them, being careful not to hit them with my needle (I read <a href="http://kelbysews.blogspot.com/2011/03/zippered-pouch-tutorial.html" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #f89295; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">this tip on Kelly’s blog</a>). I find this does a better job of keeping everything in place than if you remove pins as you sew.</div>
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Now take out your ruler and trim yourself a beautifully straight 1/2″ seam allowance. This is why I said not to worry if your edges weren’t perfect. It’s so much easier to sew on a straight line and trim later than it is to try to line up MINKY with two other layers of material and maintain a perfect square. Ask me how I know.</div>
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Turn your blanket right side out through the gap you left open before. Lay it back down on your table and take care to line up your edges nicely, smoothing out any wrinkles or shifting. Then pin it again, as before! You can still screw up your blanket at this point if you skip pinning because you still need everything stable when you top-stitch.</div>
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Done pinning yet? Now you can top stitch around your whole quilt, folding in the fabric at your opening to create a pretty edge. Top-stitch about 3/8″ from the outside of the blanket.</div>
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I didn’t quilt this one because I wanted it super flowy and snuggly but if you want to quilt it you can do that now too. Otherwise, take out your pins and you’re done!</div>
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That’s it for my minky blanket tutorial! Go forth and sew some minky. May the force be with you.</div>
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* Works with iPads / iPhones / Tablets / Other Mobile Devices</div>
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* 2.56 ounces in <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-image: none !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat repeat !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: dotted !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static;">weight</span>, fits easily into any pocket, purse or bag.</div>
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* 3000mAH capacity with 6 hours of talk and an additional 15 hours for videos and music.</div>
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* First-rate battery cells guarantee a fully charged unit everytime.</div>
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* A durable <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-image: none !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat repeat !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: dotted !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static;">aluminum</span> allow casing protects against unwarranted damage.</div>
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*Built-in flashlight offers 3 switchable modes, high/low beam and strobe flashing.</div>
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* Aluminum clip attaches the mini charger to your purse or belt loop for convenience.</div>
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* USB cable to connect your power bank to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-image: none !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat repeat !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; border-bottom-style: dotted !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(27, 142, 222) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static;">your computer</span> of AC adapter for charging.</div>
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"We believe medical advancements have allowed us to live longer and healthier than any other time in history. We are forever grateful for the drugs and medicine that kept Maty alive during her first five years of life, (<a href="http://matyshealthyproducts.com/about-matys/our-story/" style="border: 0px; color: #428bca; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Our Story">read Maty’s story here</a>). However, we also believe we have become a society where people are resorting to drugs as the first line of defense for too many things, even the smallest of health problems. And the irony is, the more sophisticated drugs we get, the more unhealthy we become."</div>
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"At Maty’s, we believe Mother Nature provides so many powerful healing ingredients that are safe and don’t require a doctor’s visit to get access to them. Our ancestors knew this and alleviated minor symptoms using substances known to them. These home remedies were effective and in many cases worked even better than modern drugs and medications."<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">Do they work? We have tried the All Natural Cough Syrup and the All Natural Vapor Rub (no petroleum jelly!) and I’m happy to say that I’ve seen results!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff0099; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> 5925 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff0099; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> (916) 488-3200</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff0099; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> 1950 Douglas Boulevard, Suite A3, Rosevill, CA 95661</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff0099; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> 3006 Highway 49 Ste. A Cool, CA 95614</span></span></span></div>
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<span style=font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">I have heard some great things about Tree Hut but had no idea it smelled so amazing until I received my own to review. The Almond & honey body scrub and butter scent hits you as soon as you open the container. Not only does it smell good straight from the container, it smells good on the person that used it. As soon as she stepped out of the shower, all I could smell was this. It’s not overpowering and as described before, smells super good. I love that the smell is so natural.</span></div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-42082523667727116152014-03-14T05:44:00.000-07:002014-03-14T05:44:19.585-07:00New Mommy Makeover DVD's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just because you are a new mommy (or seasoned mommy) does not mean that you should 'let yourself go". If you are tired of the unwanted pregnancy pounds you put on and want to get in shape this may be for you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This program comes with a nutritional manual that was written by a dietitian/nutritionist who specializes in pre/post natal women. Colleen Riddle's New Mommy Makeover was reviewed as one of the TOP SIX postanatal DVDs in April/May 2011 issue of Fit Pregnancy</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Magazine, and won Fist Place for the 2011 Sheknows.com parenting</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> awards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">New Mommy Makeover DVD series would make an excellent gift for a busy mom wanting to get back into shape. I'm starting the first DVD this morning! It's only 30 minutes long and on each DVD there are 3 different workouts. I probally will be doing then twice a week. In the DVDs there are lots of cardio and make other workouts including arm weights, jumping jacks and more! I will be updating you guys with my process of the results from New Mommy Makeover DVD's</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Weight: 135 LB... (Weight at end of pregnancy 158 LB.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Weight BEFORE pregnancy: 115 LB.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>About the book: </b>A Complete Guide to His Life, Thoughts and WritingsPublished to coincide with the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis's death, this complete guide covers all of Lewis' works, from his literary criticism to Narnia.C. S. Lewis's work is widely known and regarded, but enthusiasts are often only aware of one part of his work-his children's stories and his popular theology; and yet he wrote so much more, including science fiction and literary criticism. This volume brings together all aspects of C S Lewis's life and thought. Arranged in alphabetical order, it begins with The Abolition of Man-written in 1943 and described as "almost my favorite"-to Wormwood, a character in The Screwtape Letters. This book will delight anyone who is interested in C. S. Lewis and wants to learn more about him, his thought, his works, and his life.<span 20.285999298095703px=""><b>Review: </b>Outside of reading The Chronicles of Narnia to my children, my interest in C.S. Lewis was limited to the movie "Shadowlands" and reading several portions from Essays on Theology and Ethics. This volume has once again piqued my interest to read more of Lewis's works. From the very preface of the book, the quote on how to enjoy a book by Lewis (p. 9) caught my attention.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px="">Having grown up in a home filled with old books, and blessed with an attic which was a childhood hideaway for he and his brother, Warren, to play in for hours, explore writing and drawing, it seems like a happy childhood. Unfortunately, sorrow engulfed the family's life when Lewis's mother died of cancer when he was nine. His father was unable to cope with his grief and sent Clive Staples or "Jack" as he wished to be called, to a boarding school in England from their home in Belfast. He was later moved back to college in Belfast, then to several other schools. However, he was never happier than when sent in 1914 to a private tutor. He briefly served in the First World War, until he was injured and subsequently discharged. During all this time he had been writing poetry intended for publication.</span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px=""><br /></span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px="">In this volume, you can read of his close relationships with other authors of his time. Many of them met weekly at a favorite pub to fellowship and intellectually challenge each other as they read portions of their current writings aloud. They were known as "The Inklings". Lewis was especially close to J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams and Hugo Dyson. He credits Tolkien and Dyson with drawing him to Christianity. Through my overview of this volume, I have been challenged to read The Pilgrim's Regress, written after Lewis's conversion to Christianity and in response to The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Reviews of all his works by Duriez, a lifetime student of Lewis, are very helpful when read prior to the actual writing.</span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px=""><br /></span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px="">Whether you are looking for specific information on the writings of Lewis, information on his closest earthly relationships, or merely browsing through this alphabetic text, you will find many entries of interest with cross references to lead you, as Aslan said, "higher up and deeper in" to the world of C.S. Lewis. I recommend this book to lovers of C.S. Lewis and those who desire to get to known and understand his varied and treasured contributions to 20th century literature. (reviewed by Carly Karns, Teacher at Alamance Christian School)</span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px=""><br /></span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px=""><b>About the Author: </b>Colin Duriez was for many years a commissioning editor at Inter-Varsity Press UK. He has subsequently appeared as a commentator on DVDs of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, and BBC television's The Worlds of Fantasy. He is also the author of The Inklings Handbook (with the late David Porter), J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Story of Their Friendship, and Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings, and has contributed to definitive reference works relating to Tolkien such as The Tolkien Encyclopedia (Routledge). </span></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><br style="line-height: 20.285999298095703px;" /></span><span 20.285999298095703px=""><span 20.285999298095703px=""><b>DISCLOSURE:</b> A complimentary copy of The A-Z of C.S. Lewis, An Encyclopedia of His Life, Thought and Writings by Colin Duriez and Published in 2013 by Lion Hudson in Oxford. was provided byin exchange for this review. Opinions expressed are solely those of the reviewer. No compensation was provided for this review.</span></span></span>Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-13369691382920814462014-03-05T04:38:00.000-08:002014-03-05T04:38:28.485-08:00Baby Magic Product Review<br />
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<a href="http://www.babymagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/baby_magic_group_softcottonblooms_hair_body_wash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.babymagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/baby_magic_group_softcottonblooms_hair_body_wash.jpg" height="320" width="228" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was given the opportunity to try Baby Magic's new Soft Cotton Blooms products - Lotion and Hair and Body Wash. <span style="line-height: 25.600000381469727px;">The hair and body wash is nice and thick - not some watered down product. Thick enough for it actually to make it to my daughter's head without dripping through you fingers. That's a plus. It is gentle and tear free with a very refreshing and relaxing scent. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is always a plus to have products that are dye free. I love that the lotion and hair and body wash are relaxing. It leave skin so much softer. We love these products!<br />Baby Magic has been around since the 1950's and their products are hypoallergenic, cruelty free and made in the USA.<br /><a href="http://www.babymagic.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;">Baby Magic </a>also has other scents for lotion and hair and body wash; dry scalp therapy; diaper rash cream; dry skin therapy; healing balm; soothing petroleum jelly; baby cologne; bubble bath and gift sets.<br />Baby Magic can be found nationwide at WalMart, Walgreens, Babies R Us, Toyrs R Us and numerous grocery chains. </span><br />
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<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Beautiful detail balcony styled nursing bra</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Flexible wire for extra support and great shape</li>
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<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Top stretch in cup to allow for growth</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Easy drop down cups for feeding</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">6 hook and eye extension for ribcage expansion</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Cotton lined straps for added comfort</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Available in 10C-18GG</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">Stretch fabric with top cup lace overlay</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">74% nylon, 26% elastane (exclusive of trims)</li>
<li style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease; line-height: 18px; transition: all 0.2s ease;">100% cotton lined cups, enabling the skin to breathe</li>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-77227834885671608062014-02-20T07:02:00.000-08:002014-02-20T07:02:26.132-08:00Olives & Pickles Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I absolutely love when I find wholesome, organic toys from a company that obviously cares about their products. I am excited to share with your about most amazing company I have found that specializes in natural, toxin-free, organic, and eco-friendly baby and kid products! <i><a href="http://olivesnpickles.com/" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Olives & Pickles</a></i> was started by a mom who just wanted the safest and best toys for her children and now she has successfully created the safest and best toys for all of our children!</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.285999298095703px;">I have been so blessed to receive the organic teething plush</span><a href="http://olivesnpickles.com/shop/organic-small-teething-plush-bunny-rattle/" style="line-height: 20.285999298095703px;" target="_blank"> Bunny Rattle Toy</a><span style="line-height: 20.285999298095703px;">. This adorably sweet toy comes in a cute little box with a handle. It is made out of one of the softest fabrics I've ever felt and has crinkle ears (that all babies love! and I do too!). I am really happpy that everything in this toy is 100% natural and organic. What took so long for me to find this company?! </span></span><a href="http://olivesnpickles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Photo07_zoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="http://olivesnpickles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Photo07_zoom.jpg" height="320" width="168" /></span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">PVC, BPA and Phthalates Free</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Easy for baby to grasp, hold and chew<br />Helps to ease teething discomfort<br />Crinkle ears make fun sounds as baby touches. A perfect stimulant for sensory learning!<br />Perfect size to tuck into your diaper bag and also makes a great baby shower gift!<br />To Clean Stuffed Toy: Wash before first use. Gentle soak wash by hand (no bleach). Air-dry.<br />Product Dimensions: 20 cm x 9 cm x 4 cm<br />Item Number: 705<br />Bar code: 816535010380</span><br />
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-12785980848860049422014-02-17T04:51:00.000-08:002014-02-17T04:51:22.343-08:00ShaveMOB Review<div class="separator" style="text-align: center;">
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In case you don’t know, <strong><a href="http://shavemob.com/?ref=27822" style="color: #00aba1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="ShaveMob"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ShaveMob</span></a></strong> is a subscription service that delivers both men’s and women’s razor cartridge refills to your door at 70% less than what you would pay for comparable brand name razors.</div>
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All ShaveMob subscriptions include 2 cartridges per month with a 2-month minimum per order. The first time you purchase razors from the company, your order includes one of their custom razor handles for $3.00. If you decide you’d like more handles, they can be purchased at the same $3.00 price. All of the different cartridges fit on the same handle so you aren’t stuck with a particular type of cartridge if you want to change.</div>
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ShaveMob offers three levels of razor cartridges for both men and women. The prices below are listed in the order of 2-month/6-month/12-month and include the cost of the razor handle for your first purchase. As a reminder, you receive 2 cartridges per month so you would get 4 in a 2-month supply, 12 in a 6-month supply and 24 in a 12-month supply. The per-month price is essentially the same regardless of how many months you purchase.</div>
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3 blades – $9.99/$14.99/$24.99<br />
4 blades – $10.99/$17.99/$29.99<br />
6 blades with no trimmer - $11.99/$19.99/$34.99<br />
6 blades with trimmer - $12.99/$22.99/$39.99</div>
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3 blades – $9.99/$14.99/$24.99<br />
4 blades – $10.99/$17.99/$29.99<br />
6 blades without flex head - $11.99/$19.99/$34.99<br />
6 blades with flex head - $12.99/$22.99/$39.99</div>
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While the company is a subscription service, you don’t sign up for automatically recurring shipments. There’s no obligation to re-order and you buy more razors when you need them.</div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-71775377301313871122014-02-14T04:04:00.000-08:002014-02-14T04:04:10.817-08:00Zipit baby gown review<div style="border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 24.375px; margin-bottom: 1.625em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Designed by a mom for a mom, Ruth Waddingham struggled to dress her squirming, protesting baby, and had the same thought all new parents share, <span style="border: 0px; color: #33cccc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“<em style="border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">There has to be a better way!”</em></strong></span> With her graphic design background, <strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #33cccc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ruth re-invented babywear with full-front openings, zippers that unzip from the ankle for quick diaper changes, and the exclusive Pooper Peeper to check diapers without undressing</span></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For middle of the night changes, Zipit has come to my rescue. It makes changing my Sond a breeze as I don’t have to fuss with buttons or snaps while she is wailing. The zippers all have a pinch free placket ensuring your child is 100% comfy. I have been using the gown for my Son, and I love how it is the perfect sleep sack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #33cccc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Zipit comes in a variety of styles from onesies, gowns, dresses, rompers, and even blankets</strong></span>.The soft, lofty fabrics are delicate on a babies tender skin. Zipit’s styles and bold colors are timeless and works perfectly with the designs and whimsical graphics. Each piece has its own unique feature like an extra wide neckline for easy to dress over the head. With Zipit apparel, dressing a baby can be simple and fuss-free. All of the pieces are made of rich 100% cotton knit and is machine washable. Prices range from $22-$48 and sizing runs 0-12 months.</span></div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-5257920212859470632014-02-13T06:32:00.001-08:002014-02-13T06:32:48.063-08:00Friend Me ~ Book Review<div id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1391794404959_7154" style="color: #440b04; font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'ITC Avant Garde', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 18px;">
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1391794404959_7153" style="font-weight: 700;">My thoughts: </span> So my thoughts on this book, are all over the place. The premise of the book is a near thriller genre, where you think you will be scared reading the book, but the book didn't live up to that premise. First, it was a slow start, kinda creepy start actually, then when it did pick up it was a bit scattered. I think my whole thought can be summarized by saying, the book wrapped up too easily and quickly in the last 50 pages or so. A great idea, just a bit weak delivery. Still it was worthy of 4 stars, because it was a great idea. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">About the book:</span> When a lonely wife and her frustrated husband each secretly pursue companionship online, neither dreams that a real woman is behind their virtual creations, threatening their marriage---and their lives.</div>
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Scott and Rachel's marriage is on the brink of disaster. Scott, a businessman with a high-pressure job, just wants Rachel to understand him and accept his flaws. Rachel is a lonely housewife, desperate for attention and friendship. So she decides to create a virtual friend online, unaware that Scott is doing the exact same thing. As Rachel desperately tries to re-create a friendship with a friend who has passed, Scott becomes unfaithful and is torn between the love for his wife and the perfection of his cyber-girlfriend. But neither realizes that there's a much larger problem looming . . .</div>
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Behind both of their online creations is Melissa, a woman who is brilliant---and totally insane. Masquerading as both friend and lover, Melissa programmed a search parameter into the virtual friend software to find her perfect man, but along the way she forgot to specify his marriage status. And Scott is her ideal match. Now Melissa is determined to have it all---Scott, his family, and Rachel's life.</div>
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As Melissa grows bolder and her online manipulations transition into the real world, Scott and Rachel figure out they are being played. Now it's a race against time as Scott and Rachel fight to save their marriage, and their lives, before it's too late.</div>
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In today's digital age, the Internet presents all kinds of opportunities to test our personal boundaries, and this exciting and suspenseful story raises important questions about the ethics of virtual relationships.<em> Friend Me</em> will open your eyes to a new---and terrifying---moral dimensions and how they play out in the real world.</div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-60430095078860138412014-02-07T06:11:00.000-08:002014-02-07T06:11:36.333-08:00Petbox Review<span style="font-family: inherit;">PetBox is a subscription service that does boxes for both dogs and cats. The boxes are very customizable and you get to actually pick what goes into your box every month so you know that your pet will like everything. I really love the idea of that, I think it would be very helpful for cats who can be picky about toys the toys he likes.
I checked out their website and noticed that they offer a box for cats. I always get a lot of comments from people asking if there is a service for cats so I said heck ya and asked if I could review the cat version instead of the dog version. PetBox ships via USPS Priority Mail. I love the box itself. Check out everything our kitty got!</span><br />
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He really loves this box.. As you can totally see in these photos. His favorite toy in the box is the Banana!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">The price of PetBox varies depending on the plan you pick, when you sign up you can choose the dog or cat box...or the dog AND cat box! You also get to choose the size of your pet. Then you pick your plan and the price varies from $29-$39 per month based on the length of subscription you choose. To sign up your pet check out </span><a 18.479999542236328px="" href="http://getpetbox.com/" line-height:="" none="" target="_blank" text-decoration:="">GetPetBox.com</a><span style="line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">! </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fff5df; color: #333333; font-family: 'PT Sans', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 24px;">I received the products mentioned above from PetBox or their RP to help facilitate the writing of an honest review. A positive review is not guaranteed, and all opinions are my own. No other compensation was received.</span>Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-40445309094387672902014-02-04T04:49:00.002-08:002014-02-04T04:49:50.566-08:00Let There Be Light ~ Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“In the very beginning, God’s love bubbled over when there was nothing else---no trees, no birds, no animals, no sky, no sea---only darkness.”<br /> <i>Let There Be Light</i> combines the love and warmth of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu with the extraordinary talents of bestselling author and illustrator Nancy Tillman. This retelling of the biblical story of creation vividly portrays the wonder and beauty of God’s creation on each of the seven days. Using Archbishop Tutu’s lyrical text from the Children of God Storybook Bible and Tillman’s remarkable illustrations, Let There Be Light brings the story of creation to life for readers young and old.<br /><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Review</span></b>:<br />You know Nancy's lovely illustrations from her lovely <i>"On the Night You Were Born"</i> book, among her others, and she continues her lovely work with this book. Every illustration is gorgeous and could stand to be a print on your wall, by itself! The pictures will draw you in, but the simple and direct prose by Archbishop Tutu is perfect for the illustrations.<br />His tale of the 7 days of creation is perfect for younger children. Small kids will be able to read it, with help on a couple of words. This is a LOVELY book, that is perfect for gift giving and sharing with your young child!<br /><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: blue;">About the Author</span></b>:<br /><span style="line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He is the author of numerous books including the Children of God Storybook Bible, God's Dream, and Desmond and the Very Mean Word. From 2007 to 2013, Tutu was the founding Chair of theElders, a group of global leaders who are working topromote the shared interests of humanity. In 2013he received the Templeton Prize for advancing spiritualprogress in the world. He lives in South Africa withhis wife, Leah. They have four children and seven grandchildren.</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 19px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: blue;">About the Illustrator</span></b><span style="color: #333333;">:</span></span>Nancy Tillman has authored and illustrated numerous successful titles. Her books have sold over five million copies in North America. Her best-selling titles include On the Night You Were Born, Wherever You Are: My Love Will Follow and her most recent release, The Crown on Your Head, published in September 2011.<br />Whether she is creating books that remind children of their own unique wonder, or teaching life lessons through an accident prone cat named Tumford, all of Nancy's books feature one important message. You are loved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When the opportunity to review movie this came up, I was interested partly because it was Kirk Cameron who made it. Now, if you're too young to remember him from Growing Pains, or if you weren't exposed to secular tv growing up, maybe you'll remember him from Left Behind, or more recently, Fireproof. I was curious to see what he was up to now. Turns out, he and his wife have 6 kids, and this film was inspired by the death of one of his close friends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In trying to answer why do bad things happen to good people, the movie takes us back to the beginning of history. With artistic flair, it portrays God making Adam in a way I hadn't seen or thought of before. It goes on to show powerful images depicting the creation of Eve, the Fall of Mankind, and the first murder. This is the point where Paul said, "This is not a movie for the little kids to watch." He's right; the movie is geared toward ages 12 and up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kirk's closing thoughts on the question, "Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?" were worth considering. God can and does use these hard things for good, the same way the biggest injustice of all time, the death of a perfect, sinless man, has become the hope of the world. </span></div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-90866091285509243182014-01-31T05:32:00.001-08:002014-01-31T05:32:09.269-08:00All-In2Night ~ Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">This is the second of Lynne Burgess’ books in the All in Night series and another useful resource for young families. It is designed for parents who want to be intentional about their parenting skills and create opportunities to discuss values and life-style issues. There are 40 topics which covers the number of weeks in a school year. There are many excellent ideas and valuable tools to help parents teach their children life skills. Many of the topics need to be explored during the week and require a sizable commitment from the parents to keep the children engaged.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">I felt a tinge of guilt as I read this book as I was not purposeful about discussing many of the topics in this book with my own children (who are now adults). I also wondered if I would have been able to implement an "all in night" if I had had the resource back then. It certainly would have been challenging as one of our children in particular had a very short attention span and his younger brother was inclined to copy his </span></span><span style="line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">behavior</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">. There is not a lot of discussion in the book about children who refuse to cooperate. Having a special dessert is a good incentive but a heavy sugar intake may be counter productive for some children and perhaps other treats need to be considered. Nevertheless I would encourage parents to implement the concept but be prepared to be flexible to see what works with their family.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">The ideas in the book have more uses than just in families. Some of the ideas would work well in an after school program or even as part of a Sunday School curriculum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Curious about what your child’s love language might be? Take them on a trip to Mr. Chapman’s “Perfect Pet Pal Emporium” by reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802403581/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802403581&linkCode=as2&tag=kindredgrace-20" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="A Perfect Pet for Peyton"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A Perfect Pet for Peyton</i></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The story takes twins Penny and Peyton, along with three of their friends, on a birthday adventure to a very special pet store, where Mr. Chapman (aka Gary Chapman) matches each customer with the perfect pet pal that speaks their love language. As the five friends enjoy the rides, the petting zoo, and the pizza party, each one’s love language becomes apparent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This book is well written and beautifully illustrated. I love how the author also has activities throughout the book to share with your kids, such as “find how many insects are on this page.” I also liked how the illustrator drew children of different ethnic groups so all children could identify with the characters. Not only does the author discuss the type of animals but he also gives the readers the specific breed, for example African Grey Parrot and Ragdoll Cat. I love the fact it will stimulate the child’s interest in these specific animals.</span><br />
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-24945659604069366302014-01-29T11:07:00.001-08:002014-01-29T11:07:28.338-08:00Sprout Watch Product Review<div style="color: #121212; line-height: 20.299999237060547px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Eco-friendly products are becoming more and more common and readily available. However it seems that some types of green products such as eco-friendly watches are much harder to come by. Why that is, I’m not sure but when I came across <a href="http://www.sproutwatches.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #545454;" target="_blank">Sprout</a>, I was thrilled to find a company that specializes in making ‘eco-forward’ watches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How can a watch be eco-friendly? First and foremost by choosing green materials. Sprout uses biodegradable materials such as corn resin, bamboo, cork, organic cotton. They also use mother-of-pearl made from non-endangered species, conflict-free diamonds and Swarovski’s Advanced Lead-Free Crystal. They also use Tyvek, a water and tear resistant fiber that can be recycled and fish skins (a by-product from fish that are caught for human consumption) for the straps. We also know that batteries containing mercury represent a danger both for our health and for the environment. Luckily, Sprout exclusively uses mercury-free batteries. All their products are also phtalate-free and lead-free. In concrete terms, it means that at least 80% of the materials used to make Sprout watches are low-impact, biodegradable, recyclable or renewable. Sprout’s commitment to the environment doesn’t stop at choosing the right materials. They are a member of the 1% For The Planet organization. They also support Riverkeeper and Trees For The Future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #121212;">Sprout makes watches for women, men, and kids. They also make gorgeous repurposed market bags out of 100% post consumer plastic water bottles. It takes approximately 8 bottles to make one bag. The bags are created to match some of their watch designs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was very curious about the materials used because when you look at my Sprout watch, it just looks like a regular watch so how are the green materials used exactly? The case, buckle, and some inner parts are made of corn resin. To me, it looked like any other kind of plastic but this corn resin is a durable material that will last for years but will completely biodegrade in a compost environment within 3 years. The lens is made of mineral crystal. Even the box in which my Sprout watch came is made from at least 80% post consumer fibers and is recyclable.</span></span></div>
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Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00942517360159781083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842635293260031309.post-63161131024757696922014-01-27T03:27:00.000-08:002014-01-27T03:27:54.690-08:00Forever Friday ~ Book Review<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #545454; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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Adam Colby meets the Alexanders after their deaths, when he discovers the postcards Gabe wrote for Huck. Still suffering the pain of his recent divorce, Adam wonders what he did wrong—and what the Alexanders did right. His curiosity sends him on a quest to find out more about the Alexanders and their secret for a lasting marriage.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">The idea of a husband writing his wife a postcard every Friday for sixty years intrigued me. </b>I also thought it was neat to find a romance novel written by a male author. <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Forever Friday</i>was a quick, easy read with fun, likeable characters and a little bit of marriage advice snuck into the story. I enjoyed the glimpse of America in the middle of the century and the little poems that started each chapter.</div>
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I found Gabe’s theory of “Long Division” interesting. He observes that most couples he knows “began as intimate lovers, exploring every curve and valley on the great matrimonial highway, but after numerous detours of children and career, limped along as platonic road-weary travelers.” Just as long division in arithmetic requires many steps that continually divide, so he sees that “a marriage was filled with numerous obligations that divided time spent together. If over the years those divisions were allowed to multiply, then the once-shared passions slowly separated into single-minded interests.”</div>
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However, unlike Adam, I didn’t find that the Alexanders’ story answered that question. Gabe and Huck seem like two perfect people who have a perfect love story. They have one tiny fight and one huge fight and deal with both in the same way. Otherwise, it’s smooth sailing—a series of little anecdotes about how much they love each other and do sweet things for each other. I didn’t see them struggling with adjusting to life together (especially when they got married a week after meeting each other—something I wouldn’t recommend to any couple) or dealing with ways that their careers might have pulled them away from each other.</div>
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Huck and Gabe’s faith is small but steady thread in the novel. Adam sees that “their happiness seemed to have been linked by body <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">and </i>soul, a depth of spirituality most couples never even consider, much less undertake. Huck and Gabe recognized a higher power greater than themselves, and this belief system anchored them.”</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Timothy Lewis is the author of twenty plays/musicals. </b> <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Forever Friday</i> is his first novel, based on the story of his great aunt and uncle. He lives with his wife in Texas. To learn more about him or his other books, find him on social media, or view a trailer for <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Forever Friday</i>, check out <a href="http://timothylewisbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #f15123; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">his website</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: How many pages are there in a May Book notebook?</span></div>
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A: Most books come standard with 80 pages. A few of inside pages have different a slightly different number. (He loves Me Wedding Planner, Baby Diary, yearly calendar)</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: Are the May Books Canvas covers hard or soft?</span></div>
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A: May books covers are made from a coated canvas paper, so they are flexible. Durable, but you can bend them. A week of use and it's broken in like a pair of jeans. That's the best part!</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: Why are May Books sewn and not stapled?</span></div>
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A: We found that with stapled pages, the insides were more likely to come out. Plus, the thread makes the entire book completely recyclable!</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Q: Why do I LOVE my May Book?</span></div>
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A: It's is a quality product from an eco-friendly company. The Link below will take you the the May Designs website's eco-friendly page to see it in action!</div>
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