What’s in the Bible {20 Days of Giveaways: Day 13} and Review

August 13, 2012 by Jules 11 Comments

What’s in the Bible? with Buck Denver is a new DVD series created by Phil Vischer, the creator ofVeggieTales®! These movies are designed to walk kids and families through the entire Bible. How cool is that!?! DVDs 1-8 (Genesis – Psalms, Proverbs & The Writings) along with the newest release Buck Denver Asks…Why Do We Call It Christmas? are available now, with more releasing soon!

Do any of you remember the "Thoughtful Guy" {Thoughtful Thursday} post a while back? The one with the video of those crazy guys, Rhett and Link. Remember how I told you they were in this series?!? Here's a taste of their song:

Here's a trailer to explain a little more about why WITBand a sneak peak of the shows:

My family is loving this series. We bought the entire 7 disc set and now we are passing them out 2 at a time for every holiday ;o)

Maggie just got the 1st two for her birthday back in June. I don't know about the rest of my family but I am ready to hear what happens next! We may have to make up a holiday between now and December. That's a LOooooong wait.

Although all my kids enjoy watching these puppets being silly and are catching all kinds of good truths, I'm not sure if they are learning all that's being thrown out there. WITB has so much good information I think many adults {myself included} will learn tons from this series. This DVD pack will last us a long time!!!

Wanna hear more reviews? Here is what other pastors and parents are saying.

What's in the Bible is giving away Volume 1 to start off your collection!

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Shop the entire What's in the Bible store and you can find even more resources like the "church edition" DVD series that comes with curriculum:

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Day 1: Sarah Mae: 31 Days to Clean, How to Market and Sell Your eBook, and Frumps to Pumps
Day 2: Amy Bayliss' Pursuit of Proverbs 31
Day 3: Jessica Bowman's Raising Wild Things
Day 4: LeighAnn Dutton's 20 Minute Meals eCookbook
Day 5: Mel's Charming Creations' Antiqued Framed Chalkboard
Day 6: Little Diva's Bling N Bows $25.oo Gift Certificate
Day 7: Poppy Seed Projects $25.oo Gift Certificate
Day 8: V. Lynn James {local artisan} Owl Canvas Painting
Day 9: Diva's Faith N Frills' 2 Flower Hair Clips
Day 10: DaySpring Christmas in Aug Set
Day 11: Today's a Gift $25.oo Gift Certificate
Day 12: Avon {Personal Rep: Lori McCorvy} Strawberry White Chocolate Bath Set
Day 13: What's in the Bible? DVD Vol 1
Day 14: Union28 $25.oo Gift Certificate
Day 15: InchBug Set of Orbit Labels
Day 16: Radical {the book} by David Platt
Day 17: Thirty-One Gifts {personal consultant Jessica Colley} Large Utility Tote
Day 18: It Works! {personal consultant Danna Magness} $25.oo Gift Certificate

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Avon Bath Set {20 Days of Giveaways: Day 12}

August 12, 2012 by Jules 3 Comments

YEP, everyone's favorite AVON!

Avon Products, Inc. is a U.S. based, personal care manufacturer and seller company in over 140 countries across the world. Avon had annual sales of $10.8 billion worldwide as of 2010.It is the fifth-largest beauty company and largest direct selling enterprise in the world, with 6.4 million representatives.

Lori McCorvy is our generous personal Avon Representative that's Generously giving away this package:

A $32 value!

{Strawberry White Chocolate bath set includes: lotion, body wash, and spray and a strawberry shaped bath pouf}

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Can't wait to win this prize or are in need of a good representative to buy other products from Avon? Contact Lori at HERE!

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Today’s a Gift {20 Days of Giveaways: Day 11}

August 11, 2012 by Jules 3 Comments

"This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!"Psalm 118:24

Danna Magness is a crafty lil diva. She can turn almost any ordinary thing into something fun and funky with adorable personalization. She uses vinyl to spruce up anything from travel cups and buckets to frames and holiday decor. As far as I can see, the possibilities are endless. You HAVE to go see all her stuff on the Today's a Gift Facebook page! Here's a taste of some of the things she's done:

Aren't these SUPER cute! I can't believe I haven't snatched up something for every holiday at least. Maybe when I move closer to her... ;o) Danna is giving a $25.oo Gift Certificate away today!!!

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Orders placed between now & October 1st will go towards Danna's mom's mission trip to Uganda!!!

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DaySpring {20 Days of Giveaways: Day 10}

August 10, 2012 by Jules 22 Comments

Many of you are already familiar with the DaySpring name. But, for those of you who aren't yet, let me quote for you where they literally got their name to give you a little insight to what kind of company this is.

Our Name

{from their "about" page}

DaySpring is a name given in Scripture to Jesus Christ. Luke records the prophetic song of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, on the occasion of John’s birth. The Holy Spirit showed Zechariah that John would prepare the people for salvation through forgiveness of sins by the coming Messiah, and that God’s mercy on His people would bring this about. The Holy Spirit also showed Zechariah that “the dayspring from on high” (Luke 1:78 KJV) was to come and “give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death to guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:79). Our intent at DaySprin g Cards is to spread the light from that sunrise by creating products that honor and reflect His name, His character, His nature, His kindness, and His love.

DaySpring started out with cards. As many of you know, they have cards for Every occasion. This huge brand of cards can be found at almost any place that sells cards. They have branched out into tons of inspiring things {see a couple pics below}: home decor, accessories, and even school supplies! And boy am I glad they did!!!

Here is my new fav:

I know what your thinking, "It says for Spring & Easter???" I know... But if you know me at all you know many reasons I LOVE this collection:

BRIGHT!
Home Decor
Goes with my Fiestaware
On SALE! {for REAL cheap!!!}

Yeah, when my giant DaySpring box came in, these were totally in there. Not sure yet if I can let go of them... Well, here is what I got for you...today.

Christmas in August!!!!

YEP! 1 Winner gets BOTH:

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Not looking for Christmas just yet but want to hit up some awesome deals and adorable items that will share your faith? Shop DaySpring HERE!

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When I’m stressed…I drink…a Lot!

August 9, 2012 by Jules 1 Comment

I remember one of the 1st times I watched my niece and nephew for an entire week. They were ~3 and 4. I wasn't a mom yet; it was just me and Matt! Life was grand and easy. So I thought. I was whooped by the end of the week...who am I kid'n? I was whooped by day 2. I couldn't figure out why this "mom" thing was so exhausting. A week later I found out I was pregnant with our first blessing, Magdalene. Now, that did add to the exhaustion but being a mom {not pregers} is plain energy sucking. Even though I was tired most of the week, we've always had fun!

I knew the kids were heading back to school soon and my timeline for stealing them away for some quality time was narrowing, so I begged to take them this week. This time, with 5 kids 8 and under, I am WHOOPED! The first couple days I had everything seemingly under control. Then...Matt had to go to a meeting out of town and I suddenly had a low grade fever and my entire body ached. Needless to say I did all my 'chores' before we moved on to a no-bath-straight-to-bed-night and I was in bed {ASLEEP} after ODing on {night time} tylonal by 9. After that night my swing of things kind of swagged a little slower and fell behind.

I don't often realized I'm stressed until I'm snapping loudly at my kids and the hubs and I've gone through my chilled 12-pack in the fridge. You heard me right. When I'm stressed, I drink. LOTS. I identified it tonight when I'd been sighing all day in an effort to relieve some of the stress built up in my aching bones. My kids thought I was annoyed with them. In trying to stop the sighs, I stood by the kitchen counter, chugging. Deep breaths, eyes rolled back in my head with delightful satisfaction as I chugged that chilled can. That's not exactly the moment I realized I had a problem. It's come slowly over the past few months of stress.

I've gained about ~15 pounds in ~3 months. Fewer and fewer of my clothes fit. Even the new ones I bought. My belly has begun to stick out. I desperately thought, "Maybe I'm pregnant!" You may think I'm joking. I've taken 2 pregnancy test. I've even told Matt in excitement thinking I missed my period. Still think I'm joking? Here are the pictures I took of the test just in case they were 'false negatives' I would have proof that I'm not one of those crazies on the show I was pregnant and didn't know it. Ya know, cause after 4 years I still don't know how to pee on a stick.

I never thought sitting...waiting would be so stressful. I mean really. I have worse acne now than I did in high school. My weight is going crazy. And my drinking. My drinking has gotten out of control. I'm no where near my husband's intake but who can compete with that? You could ask him though; he's noticed my drinking habits have changed and even teased about my fear of an apocalypse based on my stockpile in the pantry. Yeah, my fight against being a hoarder is waning during this time of stress as well. I know stress tends to make people gain weight but really I think stress breeds bad habits that sometimes induce the gaining.

So anyways. I know my drinking can be to blame for all these problems: giant belly/weight gain, bad skin, and even the lack of brain power. I used to limit my intake to about 3 cans a day when I was pregnant. I know I know, they really recommend eliminating all together, but lets be realistic here. Pregnancy is hard enough without taking all your pleasures away. Now that I'm not pregnant {boo to no blessing in that growing belly} or nursing, my eating had gone down the pot! Eating better should definitely be on my list of to-dos but I can't seem to bring myself to do it. Not now. I need this! Happy Hour savings or not. It's my sanity. I need my Dr Pepper.