*Disclosure: I was provided the following DVD in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions are my own.
About "When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart":
In the days before the big New Year’s Eve celebration, Hope Valley sees some unpredictable resolutions. For instance, Abigail sets out to catch whoever’s been stealing from her kitchen: and finds herself in charge of two orphans in the process. Elizabeth resolves to take charge of Jack’s dog, Rip, in an attempt to remedy Rip’s apparent jealousy of their relationship. Rosemary is determined to win a San Francisco Herald essay contest about a "real frontier family",… and has to pose as Lee’s wife when a reporter from the paper shows up. And Bill Avery tries his best to convince Jack that he’s not the one who should be behind bars for counterfeiting. Meanwhile, two visitors in town ponder sticking around and causing trouble for both Jack and Pastor Frank!
My Review:
As the first DVD of Season 3, When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart starts off right where Season 2 left off. I appreciated getting answers right away to the questions I had when Season 2 left us hanging. It was good to see Elizabeth back in Hope Valley, teaching and working with the children again like in Season 1. While the kids were in in Season 2 a bit, I missed the Elizabeth working through troubles that the kids and their families had.
This season looks like it's going to have the same elements that my family has loved all long in the When Calls the Heart series. The mystery, drama, romance and all around family friendliness of the series are all things that make us adore the When Calls the Heart episodes so much.
When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart was a great kick-off for Season 3 and I can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for our viewing pleasure!
Buy It:
When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart can be purchased on amazon.com for $9.39! An awesome deal for such a great DVD!
Monday, April 4, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Love+Blessed Review and Contest! #LoveAndBlessed #FlyBy
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About Loved + Blessed Boxes:
Each month the box of encouragement™ includes:
- a MINI POSTER for your home or office
- a repositionable REMINDER STICKER perfect for your mirror, laptop or tablet
- a SCRIPTURE CARD sized to fit in your pocket or purse
- a removable KEEPSAKE THEME CARD
- a special GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Our boxes are full of little gifts of surprise and delight that help remind you to walk in faith throughout your day. Our gift of encouragement changes each month. You'll receive gifts of jewelry, prayer accessories, stationary, journals, home decor and more!
My Review:
I received a Beauty box for my review. The box is a sweet pink that immediately makes you feel special.
I love that is says "Encouragement Delivered" right on the shipping label! :-)
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Get or give a Loved+Blessed Box subscription! Prices range from $10 for one month (plus $3 shipping & handling) to $109.99 for 12 months. Month-to-Month subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. 3, 6 and 12 month subscriptions are non-refundable. Visit the Loved+Blessed site to learn more.
I received a Beauty box for my review. The box is a sweet pink that immediately makes you feel special.
I love that is says "Encouragement Delivered" right on the shipping label! :-)
When I opened the box, the inside of the lid said:
"We know that inner beauty is most important in the eyes of our Creator, but YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL on the outside too! No matter what anyone tells you, the standards of beauty in this world mean nothing. God created you just as you are for a great purpose. From the hairs on your head to the bottom on your toes, He knew what He was doing and didn't make any mistakes. Don't let the fake and unattainable standards of beauty that the world promotes fool you into thinking you are not beautifully and wonderfully made. Celebrate you and the God who took care in creating every inch of you. Stay Encouraged, loved+blessed"
Isn't that sweet! Still feeling special!! :-)
The box contains a card that tells you everything that is in the box.
Look at all the wonderful reminders that God made you Beautiful!
One of my favorite things in the box is the sticker that can be put anywhere. I like the idea of sticking it on the bathroom mirror as a reminder every time I look in it. It says "YOU ARE all together BEAUTIFUL, my darling; there is no flaw in you. Song of Solomon 4:7"
I also love the prayer journal! Not only is it beautiful, but I love the layout of it for keeping track of prayers. :-)
I highly recommend the Loved+Blessed Boxes! They're a beautiful, sweet way to send encouragement to a loved one or even to yourself...because you need encouragement too sometimes! :-)
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CONTEST!
Enter to win a Loved+Blessed 12-month subscription! A FULL YEAR of encouragement for you or a friend! Enter the contest HERE. (Winner will be chosen April 1st, 2016)
Monday, March 14, 2016
"Glimmer Girls" Book Series Review & GIVEAWAY! (3/23) #FlyBy #GlimmerGirls
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About London Art Chase:
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About the Glimmer Girls series:
Readers will join twins Mia and
Maddie, and their little sister, Lulu, as they travel the country finding
adventure, mystery, and mischief along the way. Together with their
father, famous mother, singer Gloria Glimmer, and their slightly wacky nanny,
Miss Julia, the smart and sassy sisters learn lessons about being good friends,
telling the truth, and a whole lot more.
About London Art Chase:
In London Art Chase, the first title in the new Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series, readers meet 10-year-old twins Mia and Maddie and their adorable little sister, LuLu. All the girls are smart, sassy, and unique in their own way, each with a special little something that adds to great family adventures.
There is pure excitement in the family as the group heads to London for the first time to watch mom, famous singer Gloria Glimmer, perform. But on a day trip to the National Gallery, Maddie witnesses what she believes to be an art theft and takes her sisters and their beloved and wacky nanny Miss Julia, on a wild and crazy adventure as they follow the supposed thief to his lair. Will the Glimmer Girls save the day? And will Maddie find what makes her shine?
Ages 9-12
208 pages
About A Dolphin Wish:
Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they travel the country finding adventure, mystery, and sometimes mischief along the way. Together with their famous mother, singer Gloria Glimmer, and their slightly wacky nanny Miss Twist, the sisters learn lessons about being good friends, telling the truth, and a whole lot more.
In A Dolphin Wish a three-night stop in the city of San Diego seems like it might be just the break the girls need—lovely weather and great sights to see. That is until they hear animal handlers at “Watery World” talking about the trouble they’ve been having keeping the animals in their habitats. Mia and her sisters cannot resist a challenge and they talk Miss Twist into another visit to the educational amusement park to search for clues as to what or who is helping the animals escape.
Ages 9-12
208 pages
About the Author:
Four-time Grammy nominated Natalie Grant is a top-selling Christian & Gospel artist with over 3 million in career sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her Female Vocalist of the Year 5 times and she has had multiple number 1s on the Billboard charts. Beyond music, in 2005 Natalie co-founded Hope for Justice International, an organization that identifies, rescues, and restores victims of human trafficking. Natalie resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, producer/songwriter Bernie Herms and their three children: twins Grace and Bella, and their youngest, Sadie.
My Review:
208 pages
About the Author:
Four-time Grammy nominated Natalie Grant is a top-selling Christian & Gospel artist with over 3 million in career sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her Female Vocalist of the Year 5 times and she has had multiple number 1s on the Billboard charts. Beyond music, in 2005 Natalie co-founded Hope for Justice International, an organization that identifies, rescues, and restores victims of human trafficking. Natalie resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, producer/songwriter Bernie Herms and their three children: twins Grace and Bella, and their youngest, Sadie.
My Review:
The kids and I are not even half-way through the first book at this point, but can already tell that we love the Glimmer Girls series! I'm loving the connection that the family has, the personalities of all the characters, and the general feel of the book as we read it together. I even feel like my daughter and I can relate to one of the girls, Maddie. I'm seeing my son relate to her as well and her love for art.
I didn't think that my 8 year old son would be too interested in listening to the Glimmer Girls books, being that it's about girls, but he is just as interested as my 9 year old daughter. He even asked that I keep reading longer the other night! My daughter has already mentioned wanting to read the rest of the books. I know we haven't even gotten to the most exciting part of London Art Chase yet, so for my kids to be this excited about it already really says something for the entertainment value of this book!
The kids and I all highly recommend the Glimmer Girls series! While I'd mainly recommend Glimmer Girls to preteen girls, parents (and possibly some young brothers) will enjoy these books too!
I didn't think that my 8 year old son would be too interested in listening to the Glimmer Girls books, being that it's about girls, but he is just as interested as my 9 year old daughter. He even asked that I keep reading longer the other night! My daughter has already mentioned wanting to read the rest of the books. I know we haven't even gotten to the most exciting part of London Art Chase yet, so for my kids to be this excited about it already really says something for the entertainment value of this book!
The kids and I all highly recommend the Glimmer Girls series! While I'd mainly recommend Glimmer Girls to preteen girls, parents (and possibly some young brothers) will enjoy these books too!
Buy it!
London Art Chase and A Dolphin Wish can currently be purchased on amazon.com for $7.32 each. What a great deal! The Glimmer Girls books are also available for Kindle at the price of $5.99.
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
"The Legend of the Easter Robin" Book Review & GIVEAWAY! (3/6) #FlyBy #EasterRobin
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About the book:
In the center of the nest lay one perfect egg, the color of a spring sky. The father robin sat on a branch nearby, guarding his family. Tressa spotted raccoon tracks below and a blue jay eyeing the nest. “Gran, how are we going to keep the egg safe?” “We’ll have to leave that one to the Creator,” Gran said. Robins have built a nest on the window ledge at Grandmother’s house! Tressa is thrilled―and concerned. What will happen to the sky-blue egg laid by the mother robin? As more eggs appear, Tressa witnesses the daily drama of the robins’ nest and learns how God cares for all creatures. Besides watching the birds, there are Easter eggs to color. And there is a very special story to hear―a tale of long ago about one small bird with a very big heart. How did the robin get its red breast? Tressa is about to find out as Gran tells her the story of the Easter robin. Brought to life with colorful, tender illustrations, The Legend of the Easter Robin will captivate and teach your child about compassion and faith.
Age Range: 4-8 years
Hardcover; 32 pages
Publish Date: January 26, 2016
My Review:
It's hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner! It's already time to start planning some Easter activities with the kids, one of which will be reading Easter stories. We have a few we like and, I'm happy to say, we'll be adding The Legend of the Easter Robin to our Easter reading list!
The Legend of the Easter Robin is a sweet story of a girl, her grandmother, and the stories and traditions that are shared between the generations. Within this story is the story that the grandmother shares of how the robin got a red breast. I don't want to give the story away, but the symbolism in it helps us remember Christ's suffering, love for us, and of our new life in Christ. It's a beautiful story and a wonderful book!
I highly recommend picking up a copy of The Legend of the Easter Robin to share with your young ones this Easter! It'll be one that your family will cherish for years to come.
The Legend of the Easter Robin is a sweet story of a girl, her grandmother, and the stories and traditions that are shared between the generations. Within this story is the story that the grandmother shares of how the robin got a red breast. I don't want to give the story away, but the symbolism in it helps us remember Christ's suffering, love for us, and of our new life in Christ. It's a beautiful story and a wonderful book!
I highly recommend picking up a copy of The Legend of the Easter Robin to share with your young ones this Easter! It'll be one that your family will cherish for years to come.
Buy it!
"The Legend of the Easter Robin" can be found at the Zondervan website for $16.99.
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Monday, February 1, 2016
"Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids" Review & GIVEAWAY! (2/10) #JesusTodayKids #FlyBy
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About Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids
Jesus is the Friend who is always with you. Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids will pour this powerful truth into your children's hearts as they learn that He knows everything about them and loves them more than they can imagine. Each devotion is based on Scripture and is written as though Jesus is speaking directly to you, assuring that He is in control, that He is good, and that an amazing future awaits all who put their hope in Him. Adapted from the ECPA 2013 Christian Book of the Year-winner Jesus Today, this devotional has the same themes as the adult version, as well as written-out scriptures. It is a great choice for families to read and discuss during devotional time together.
Hardcover: 368 pages
Age Range: 6-10 years
About Sarah Young:
Sarah Young's devotional writings are personal reflections from her daily quiet time of Bible reading, praying and writing in prayer journals. With sales of more than 14 million books worldwide, Jesus Calling has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah's writings include Jesus Calling, Jesus Today, Jesus Lives, Dear Jesus, Jesus Calling for Little Ones, Jesus Calling Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids, and Peace in His Presence -- each encouraging readers in their journey toward intimacy with Christ. Sarah and her husband were missionaries in Japan and Australia for many years. They currently live in the United States.
Check out the book trailer! :-)
Check out the book trailer! :-)
My Review:
I was pretty excited for the opportunity to review Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids. I've read the Jesus Calling devotional and was curious how the Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids was worded for kids. The kids and I have done devotions together every night since they were toddlers, so I was also curious to see what they thought of one that sounded like Jesus was actually talking to them.
I'm happy to report that the Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids has been a big hit! It seems like the kids listen closer than they've listened to any other devotions. They also seem to want to discuss the devotion after it's been read more than ever. It's been very neat and I look forward going through the next 140 days with them too!
I highly recommend picking up a copy of Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids! It's a great devotional for elementary-aged kids!
I'm happy to report that the Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids has been a big hit! It seems like the kids listen closer than they've listened to any other devotions. They also seem to want to discuss the devotion after it's been read more than ever. It's been very neat and I look forward going through the next 140 days with them too!
I highly recommend picking up a copy of Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids! It's a great devotional for elementary-aged kids!
Buy it!
The hardcover copy of "Jesus Today: Devotions for Kids" can be purchased at amazon.com for $13.80. It's also available for Kindle.
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