Praises of a Wife and Mommy

What a wonderful couple of months we have had in the media with Christian films!   I have enjoyed the Chosen series and have watched The Jesus Revolution and now I had the opportunity to get a sneak peak at His Only Son!     Did you know that His Only Son is the first ever movie to use crowdfunding to get a theatrical release!!   Thank you brothers and sisters in Christ for using your money to support Christian films!   This film partnered with Angel Studios  and crowdfunded over $1, 235,000 for this release!   The more seats sold the more theaters it will go to and more screenings at the theater.    Hollywood spends millions on each film they make but His Only Son had a budget of $250,000!   This movie currently is set to release on March 31st and at 1200 theaters nation wide.    This timely release is just in time for EASTER!   This film is probably one of the most impactful Easter fi...

  First, let me share the coupon- Dr. Jacobs Naturals is offering free shipping on all purchases over $20 with code freeship20 Happy Shopping I am always happy to find a quality product that is safe for me and my kids.   I have to say that the peppermint soap is my new favorite right now.   The mint really wakes ya up and sends a tingle throughout your body!   The soaps also lather nicely!  They are safe for the whole family!  About Dr. Jacobs Naturals: Dr. Jacobs was a Swiss chemist that perfected the long-standing Castilian tradition of making Jabon de Castilla or Castile soap before the turn of the 19th century. Today, we still use the same recipes and work to uphold the long-standing tradition of making natural Castile Soap products. The company Dr. Jacobs was created by Joey and Ezra Aini in the spring 2011. Familiar with cosmetics and skincare from other brands they have launched, they are answering the c...

The Prayer Bible for Children helps children develop a heart for prayer and learn the Bible through the popular ICB translation, the simple translation children can read and understand. Special pages throughout the text highlight the most famous and beloved prayers featured in the Bible. From Abraham's prayers to the Lord to Jesus praying before his crucifixion to the way Paul prayed for the churches he planted, this Bible will teach young readers about a God who loves to hear from His children and loves answering prayers. Special features include 160 pages of prayer articles throughout the text and 64 four-color pages featuring poem prayers, Scripture prayers and engaging Kids' Q&A's. The full-page prayer articles will help children learn how to pray, to not fear prayer, and to see within the Word how and when God's people prayed. The colorful decorative pages will feature kid-friendly scripture prayers, topical poem prayers and fun qu...

Happy Pawlidays from Kiah!!!   We wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!   Kiah is teasing you in these pictures with her serious face.  She is still learning to love herself when the camera is pointed at her.   (Ok she was mad at me because I put the elf hat on her!)  Thanks Chewy.com for sending Kiah some Victor Premium Dog Food in cans!   I was not paid for this review and all opinions expressed are 100% my own.  As you can see she ate it up quickly.   There was no stopping her for any more pictures once she started eating!  I had tortured her enough with the hat and making get her pictures taken.   Victor canned dog food is easy to open and appears very moist and easy to get out of the can.   So a case of 12 cans will run $28.99 on chewy.com!  

Do you love new mugs as much as I do?  I know I don't need anymore but I love new ones! Thanks, chewy.com for sending me this dog mug in exchange for an honest review.  I was not paid for this review and all opinions expressed are 100% my own.  First, with it being December I expect slower shipping but this arrived the following day!!  I was super shocked but wanted to give a shout out of the fast response time this company does for it's orders and kudos to the shipping companies working so hard.  The first thing I did with my mug was brewing my favorite tea- www.royaltea.org I love the Pacific Coast Mint, White Tip Jasmine, Happy, and well really I haven't found one I don't enjoy.    The pictures of the dogs are all very cute as different patterns are used.  My kids immediately tried to pick one that resembled our dog the most.   The mug is not dishwasher safe but since I don't have one that is no big deal but I wa...

How is it almost December?  How is it almost 2018? As a kid, I could always rely on my dad to get everyone a new calendar for Christmas.  I remember getting a Green Bay Packer one, a puppy one, and Bible verse one.  The calendars I got from my dad were pretty simple with the top portion a picture and the bottom portion the  calendar  part.  The calendar to your left is filled with so many puppies!!  There is a puppy picture for every day of the year!  HOW ADORABLE! Seriously if you have a big dog lover to shop for then I suggest you head over to  www.chewy.com  and pick up your puppy calendar... they have a cat one too!    So I gotta ask- What is your favorite type of dog?  I am a big fan of beagles and I really want an English Bulldog!    

Thanksgiving is coming fast!!!!   I am not ready but with Oriental Trading I am getting closer.  I got these adorable "Be Thankful" "Be Joyful" and "Give Thanks" pumpkins that add a fall touch to my living room as they are on the top of the piano.  I really love the messages on them as they bring out the true meaning of the Holiday.   Thanksgiving and truly focussing on all our blessings will bring more joy!  We also are decorating Royal Tea  with these bigger white "Harvest, Fall, and Family" pumpkins.  They have gold writing and they pop in the store!  The trio adds a fun touch inside the new shop.  The new tea shop really needed that extra touch as fall weather is here and helping people get in the mood for a hot cup of tea.  Finally, my kids took turns coloring this placemat.  We got plenty of them to use at our Community Thanksgiving meal.  We have been doing one for 5 years now.  We try to help a...

How many of you are excited for the release of "The Smurfs: the Lost Village?"   I have enjoyed these movies and this one looks like a really fun one to watch.  The movie comes to theaters nationwide on April 7th, 2017!  Will you be taking your kids?   Win tickets for opening weekend by clicking HERE !!  GOOD LUCK, hope you and your family can have a blast!   One thing I do with my kids after watching a movie is talking about connections we make from the movie to our Bible!  (At my church I get to do monthly movie nights and this is so fun) Here are a few questions to get you started discussing this movie with your kids! Questions for Consideration:  1. What words would you use to describe yourself? How can you give those things to God?  2. What’s the problem with trying to find your identity in accomplishments, careers, money, abilities or relationships?  3. How does finding your identity in Christ gi...

It has been awhile since I posted my first review of Banded, and you can read it  here !  I featured Banded and did a giveaway over 2 years ago! I am excited to share with you some of their new products!  Beyond just the headbands they now have scarves, winter headbands, hair ties, and even products for little babies!      My two favorite things that I received from Banded is the winter headband and the scarf.   The winter one is warm and stays in place very well!   the scarf is super neat and trendy that I had friends complimenting me and asking me where they can get one!      Coupon code:   MOMMY25   order today at Banded and enter the code above to save!!  Super cute with this scarf!    Banded is known for headbands that stay put in your hair.   It is a great thing to have a quality headband when you are working out!  I have on this really thick one...

Still Christmas Shopping?  Hurry there is still time!!!   Captain America 3DLightFX made my 5 year old super happy!   Thanks to my mommy blog this boy got to open up a Christmas present early so mom could write the review on this really neat night light!   He was so excited to go to sleep with his new light!  He has a loft bed so this will be nice to add a little light to his steps.                               We are all giving it a two thumbs up!! My son loves that it is really coming out of the wall with the decal of cracked wall.   He also likes that it is easy to turn it on and off!   My husband installed it and said overall it was very simple!  The only time he had to be very careful was the edges of the wall decal because it was very thin in a a few places! There are so many other light choices from other super heroes, to Star Wars ...

With the arrival of the most spectacular winter in years and Christmas only a night away, Princesses Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope find themselves in the midst of a scene right out of a holiday fairytale in this newest adventure in the Princess Parables series A Royal Christmas to Remember. But then the threat of bandits in the village lead the king away from the castle on Christmas Eve! Suddenly, the bandits come crashing into the castle. Praying to God for courage and safety, the princesses are soon rescued by five brave knights and then do some rescuing themselves. The next day, the princesses go to the village to see how they can be of help to the people, discovering that the true meaning of Christmas is honoring and giving glory for the greatest gift of all. My Review: My 9 year old daughter has loved this series for awhile now and this book did not disappoint!   We truly enjoyed the princesses heart change during the story.   They were once focused on their ...

In the newest Berenstain Bears Living Lights book, The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel, the cubs discover there’s more to angels than wings and flowing white robes! It is almost Christmas and there is finally snow in Bear Country. Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are ready for some winter fun! But when they can’t decide what kind of snowbear to build, Honey Bear’s snow angel gives the older cubs a great idea. Soon the cubs have built a Christmas snow angel. Later, as they warm up with some hot cocoa, Mama and Papa give the cubs a little lesson about some very special angels and the work they do for God. My Review: One thing that my kids seem to want to know more about is angels and this was a cute story that shares some stories about angels.   After the story is complete there is some scriptures to guide your family in discussing angels with your kids.  Some of the stories in the back that you can discuss with your kids include: Angels ascend and descend fr...

Book Description The bestselling My Little® series, with more than 2 million copies sold, is a compact collection of books that will have a big impact on the hearts of your children. My Little Prayers will help you introduce your children to prayer. My Little Prayers teaches children both classic and modern prayers surrounding subjects such as mealtimes, bedtime, playtime, time with God, and others as well as prayer for times when children are fearful, happy, or sad. New illustrations in the same perfect format for the small hands of your toddlers and preschoolers make My Little Prayers a wonderful gift for a variety of occasions, and it is just the right size to tuck into a birthday gift bag or Easter basket. Children will learn a big lesson from this little book: that we can talk to God any time we want and that He always listens. My Review: The cover has captured my heart, I adore the cute little pictures and the colors the illustrator used.   I am loving this ado...

8 Seasoning Gift Basket from Kernel Seasons: Packed in a classic cardboard popcorn bucket and wrapped with a cellophane bag that can be easily opened and resealed to allow the ability to add movie tickets, movie gift certificates, or gift cards to round out your flavor present. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.  Basket Includes: 1 White Cheddar 1 Nacho Cheese 1 Kettle Corn 1 Butter 1 Garlic Parmesan 1 Bacon Cheddar 1 Ranch 1 Caramel 2 Microwave Popcorn Packets Thank-you Kernal Season's for sending me free samples in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own and I was not paid for this review. Movie and popcorn is a normal theme throughout my life.  I will admit that I typically am just a butter and salt type of gal but my taste buds have now experienced 8 flavors!  So of the 8 flavors I enjoyed and would use again the butter, caramel, white cheddar, nacho cheese, and garlic parmesan! Now there is one flavor that...

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