FlattenMe Book Review- Multicolor Kid Book

Thank you FlattenMe for sending me this wonderful book to conduct a review.  I was not paid for this review and all opinions expressed are my own. 

This is not the first Flatten Me book I have reviewed, I reviewed the "Owl Always Love You" book a few months ago.  

I am beginning to believe that this company is the best one out their for personalized kids books.  The stories are wonderful and the pictures are full of color and really take your breath away.  My kids pull out these two books daily because they love being the character's in the book!  

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Christmas Decorating

I finally have a big window to display my big tree!  The picture never is as good as in person but I love my tree and I wanted to share it with you.  There are several messages on the tree which include- hope, love, peace, and joy

The kids each get their own 3 foot tree in their room.  I like to give them a tree simply because my big tree in the living room is the way I want it... I know I am selfish but I like to still have them create ornaments each year but instead of making it on my tree it goes on their tree.  I'm kinda a theme girl and so my tree is gold, silver, and red, it would look too strange to see the kids blue painted snowflakes, or purple salt dough creations.  Anyone else do the same thing? 

I captured this shot after I tucked lil man in bed.  I absolutely love the lighting in it.  I love falling asleep looking at the Christmas tree lights.  

We still have to find a place to hang our stockings so the kids decided they would wear them instead of hang them.  :) 

Hooler the Handheld Cooler- Review and Giveaway

About the Hooler:

     

THE HOUSING

The housing of the Hooler is made of an inner and outer shell, each composed of polypropylene. The shells are welded together to maximize insulation and eliminate sweat. Being double insulated prevents the transfer of heat from the sun and your hand to your drink.

THE FUNCTIONALITY

The functionality of the Hooler is simple. Add ice and cold water into the cup, place your beverage directly into the ice and water, then seal the ring around your beverage. Adding enough cold water to completely submerge your drink is encouraged. If there is water above the seal after you close it, just dump the excess water before opening your drink. 

THE SEAL

The seal is made of durable silicone that allows the Hooler to function with most cans and bottles. As you twist the ring into the threads of the Hooler, the seal compresses around your beverage, creating a leak free housing unit for your

  THE MERIT

The merit of the Hooler, aside from being durable, easy-to-use, and fun, is that it truly works. We are confident in the product that we have created and hope you'll soon be keeping your drink cooler with a Hooler! 

                           ICE COLD IN 3...2...1...

Hooler Coolers are the only handheld coolers on the market. They are simple to use and work with most standard size cans and bottles, including tall boys. Unlike other beverage holders, the Hooler is the only product that actively works to keep your drink ice cold by harnessing the power of two simple components that have been proven since the dawn of time: ice and water. 

My Review:

Thank you Hooler for sending me product to conduct my review.  I was not paid for this review and all opinions are 100% mine.  

The Hooler does exactly what it says it does.  Once you fit your beverage in the Hooler you simply tighten it in and enjoy.  I let my soda sit for awhile to allow the ice to melt because I thought it would leak.  I am happy to report there was ZERO leakage!  

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Popcorn Turkey Bags and a Movie

                          HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

I hope you all are enjoying your family and your food and what ever activities you are planning for your day.  

One activity my kids and I created were little "thankful" turkey bags that we filled with popcorn to enjoy while we watched a movie.  My kids wrote what they were thankful for on each feather of the turkey.  

I obviously helped my 2 year old with parts of his turkey but my 6 year old daughter created her turkey by herself.  :) 

Redemption Creations Review

About Redemption Creations:

Redemption Creations, Inc. seeks to be the foremost brand of stylish and contemporary religious-themed home accents and lifestyle accessories that donates 10% of each month's pre-tax profit to a religious institution which helps the poor and needy of its community.

Our customers’ limitless desire to affirm their faith and passion for spirituality was the seed that led Redemption Creations to make religious-based objects of beauty and purpose. These quality products are crafted with admiration for present-day trends in style and design, the utmost attention to detail, and the desire to make regular reminders of God's love.

Passion is the driving force behind any great brand. Redemption Creations is passionate about supporting religious institutions actively serving those less fortunate. To bolster funds for desperately needed services, Redemption Creations will allocate 10% of each month’s pre-tax profit to one such program.

Institutions supporting the needy in their local communities with homeless shelters, care centers, AA programs, and the like, are encouraged to visit our site and submit an online application to receive a month's 10% allocation of Redemption Creations’ pre-tax profit to use towards their charitable efforts.

Ultimately, Redemption Creations, Inc. strives to create beautiful and useful items that display our customers' everlasting faith AND help religious institutions serve their local communities.

My Review:

A huge thank-you to Redemption Creations finding me and sending me a product to conduct a review.  I was NOT paid for this review and all opinions are 100% mine.  

From phone covers to apparel Redemption Creations will show case your faith.  I selected the "Blessed" shirt from their store because I truly am blessed and I like pink.  :) 

Thanksgiving is 2 days away and I know my thankful list is ever growing.  Papa God has taken such good care of my family and I that I am in awe of his plans and blessings he gives me.  

The shirt is a very soft cotton and the colors are nice and bright.  I have washed my shirt a few times and the colors look brand new with no fading.  

I have had a few comments on my shirt which has opened up new doors of communication for me to share my faith.  :)  My shirt is not screaming "Jesus Freak" but it is a enough to have a couple people ask how I have been blessed.  A small word can go a long way, BLESSED!  I will continue to wear my blessed teacher and pray God will create some more divine appointments to bring Him glory.  

Not only does Redemption Creations produce beautiful products for purchase but they take 10% of the sales and donate to many charities.  You can even fill out a form right now to be considered for a donation.  Donating to many charities is definitely being the hands and feet of Jesus. 

Redemption Creations would make a great gift!  Go start shopping!  

How to Practice the Fry Word

I was browsing a teacher catalog and saw a neat item for working on spelling words.  I did not want to blow my budget on the one item so I did my best to recreate it.  

We are working on the Fry Word list this year.  I took two sentence strips and laminated them with four different steps for practice.  1. Say it  2. Build it (I got the letters off of amazon.com for under $3...and they are adorable and wood with magnets on back)  3. write it and lastly 4. use it in a sentence.  The sentence strips are dray erasable once laminated so this is a wonderful center to keep students busy for a few minutes while practicing their spelling.