Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
My family loves playing board games of any kind. We have family game night at least once a week. Chefy and I watch a few game shows on television as well. Trivia games are my absolute favorite. Even if you don't know the answer, you learn what it is, and next time you'll know. One of our favorite game shows revolves around Bible trivia, and we love to play along with the TV. Thanks to Wisdomantics Interactive DVD/Board Game, I can now play Bible trivia with my family at home, anytime!
About the game: This game is made for 2-4 players, ages 12 and up. Wisdomantics–New King James Version (NKJV) is an interactive DVD board game for players of various faiths who desire to gain the vast wisdom of King Solomon. Wisdomantics-NKJV utilizes the proverbs of Solomon and blends chance, knowledge and strategy to create a fun experience while you learn! The game’s intent is to bring individuals together to learn how to cope with numerous situations in a fun and relaxed environment. Inside the box you’ll find 2 interactive DVDs with 400 questions, score cards, blessing cards, and more!
The following video will show how the game is played!
My mom came over and joined us for family game night, and we had a blast. The game is not hard to play, and the questions were interesting. We decided that since Mama won, she is no longer allowed to play with us. (Just Kidding) My mom is a Sunday school teacher as well as a preacher's kid and a preacher's wife, so I guess you could say she was a ringer! She was especially pleased that Wisdomantics questions came direct from the Bible! We have discussed all the uses for this game. It is perfect for Bible study and for youth group meetings. It would be so easy to play on teams! During the Christmas holiday, we'll have several teens over and I can't wait to see how well they do!
You can check out the Wisdomantics Official Website to purchase this game and for more information!
Would you like to win a copy of this game for your family? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
Friday, December 19, 2014
Wisdomantics Interactive DVD/Board Game ~ review and giveaway
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Idahoan Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: I participated in this event on behalf of Wendy's Bloggers for Idahoan Foods. I received Idahoan products to facilitate my review. All opinions stated are honest and my own! Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.
Christmas is right around the corner and if you are like my family, you are running around like a chicken with its' head cut off. We seem to have somewhere to go and something to do every night of the week, During these busy times, it is more important than ever that I provide my family with a tasty meal. Fast food just cannot top a home cooked meal. My family loves a home cooked meal, meat and potatoes if possible. I love potatoes as much if not more than the rest of the family, but sometimes they take too much work. Getting good potatoes is no longer a problem for me, because now I use Idahoan! So I’m glad that I’ve found Idahoan Flavored Mashed Potatoes, with a number of flavors varieties to choose from, no matter what we’re eating for dinner!
About Idahoan: Idahoan is a grower-owned company in Eastern Idaho which began over 50 years ago. Idahoan uses 100% Idaho potatoes in all of its products. The rich, volcanic soil, warm days, cool nights and mountain water from the area offer the perfect conditions for growing high-quality potatoes. Idahoan uses a proprietary one-pass process in dehydrating these potatoes which allows them to retain the authentic, homemade taste and texture without the hassle of washing, peeling, boiling and mashing. In fact, families can enjoy our mashed potatoes in as little as 4 minutes. Simply put, Idahoan is in the business of making lives easier. Idahoan potatoes are not only available in the regular plain ones, they also have a variety of Idahoan Flavored Mashed Potatoes!!
Making these Idahoan potatoes is super easy, and that makes them perfect on busy nights. If I need inspiration, I simply visit the Idahoan.com recipe section and I have lots to choose from. I decided to make a corn chowder for my family the other night. Idahoan had a yummy looking recipe for a Clam and corn chowder, but since I am allergic to clams, I decided to just omit them from the recipe. I also added a few diced potatoes to make the soup even heartier! The result was a DELICIOUS corn chowder that my family inhaled! The soup did not take long to cook which was ideal for a busy night!
Would you like to win a prize pack like the one I received? It retails at about $50 and includes :
4 pouches Idahoan Buttery Homestyle
4 pouches Idahoan Four Cheese
4 pouches Idahoan Loaded Baked
4 pouches Idahoan Baby Reds
4 pouches Idahoan Roasted Garlic
1 deck custom Idahoan playing cards
1 Idahoan branded premium soup bowl/cup
Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below. Please note:
Christmas is right around the corner and if you are like my family, you are running around like a chicken with its' head cut off. We seem to have somewhere to go and something to do every night of the week, During these busy times, it is more important than ever that I provide my family with a tasty meal. Fast food just cannot top a home cooked meal. My family loves a home cooked meal, meat and potatoes if possible. I love potatoes as much if not more than the rest of the family, but sometimes they take too much work. Getting good potatoes is no longer a problem for me, because now I use Idahoan! So I’m glad that I’ve found Idahoan Flavored Mashed Potatoes, with a number of flavors varieties to choose from, no matter what we’re eating for dinner!
About Idahoan: Idahoan is a grower-owned company in Eastern Idaho which began over 50 years ago. Idahoan uses 100% Idaho potatoes in all of its products. The rich, volcanic soil, warm days, cool nights and mountain water from the area offer the perfect conditions for growing high-quality potatoes. Idahoan uses a proprietary one-pass process in dehydrating these potatoes which allows them to retain the authentic, homemade taste and texture without the hassle of washing, peeling, boiling and mashing. In fact, families can enjoy our mashed potatoes in as little as 4 minutes. Simply put, Idahoan is in the business of making lives easier. Idahoan potatoes are not only available in the regular plain ones, they also have a variety of Idahoan Flavored Mashed Potatoes!!
Making these Idahoan potatoes is super easy, and that makes them perfect on busy nights. If I need inspiration, I simply visit the Idahoan.com recipe section and I have lots to choose from. I decided to make a corn chowder for my family the other night. Idahoan had a yummy looking recipe for a Clam and corn chowder, but since I am allergic to clams, I decided to just omit them from the recipe. I also added a few diced potatoes to make the soup even heartier! The result was a DELICIOUS corn chowder that my family inhaled! The soup did not take long to cook which was ideal for a busy night!
Would you like to win a prize pack like the one I received? It retails at about $50 and includes :

4 pouches Idahoan Four Cheese
4 pouches Idahoan Loaded Baked
4 pouches Idahoan Baby Reds
4 pouches Idahoan Roasted Garlic
1 deck custom Idahoan playing cards
1 Idahoan branded premium soup bowl/cup
Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below. Please note:
One winner per household, email address, or home address. If you have won this prize on another blog you are ineligible to win again. Winners must have a U.S.-based address to receive their prize.
If you want to learn more about Idahoan, you can follow them on facebook!
If you want to learn more about Idahoan, you can follow them on facebook!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
InStyler Ionic Styler Pro Review
Disclosure: I received the InStyler products from Vocalpoint at no cost to facilitate my honest review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own and were in no way influenced by receiving the free product.
My girls are always trying new products to change their hairstyles. We recently had the opportunity to test out InStyler’s Hot Tools for the Holidays! We were sent the Ionic Styler Pro, MAX 2-Way Rotating Iron, and the TULIP Auto Curler. We decided to try out the InStyler Ionic Styler Pro because it’s a ceramic hot brush and flat iron combination. LeeLee could not decide how she wanted to wear her hair, so we decided to flat iron it first. Once we flat ironed it, LeeLee was so excited with the results, there was no reason to go any further! Since the before picture was not viewable, I decided to use a photo which shows how LeeLee's hair usually looks.
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My girls are always trying new products to change their hairstyles. We recently had the opportunity to test out InStyler’s Hot Tools for the Holidays! We were sent the Ionic Styler Pro, MAX 2-Way Rotating Iron, and the TULIP Auto Curler. We decided to try out the InStyler Ionic Styler Pro because it’s a ceramic hot brush and flat iron combination. LeeLee could not decide how she wanted to wear her hair, so we decided to flat iron it first. Once we flat ironed it, LeeLee was so excited with the results, there was no reason to go any further! Since the before picture was not viewable, I decided to use a photo which shows how LeeLee's hair usually looks.
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LeeLee After |
The Ionic Styler Pro worked fabulously! It heats quickly and it was very easy to use. Usually it takes quite a while for us to get her hair flat ironed, but this product stayed heated, but not so hot that it damaged her hair! We give the InStyle Ionic Styler Pro a huge recommendation from the Shelly's Bits & Pieces family.
Right now, you can get 30% off any InStyler’sTools at RSVPInStyler.com with Code: SAVE30
This would make a wonderful gift for that special female in your life!
Disclosure: I received the above mentioned products to review as a member of Vocal Point.
Friday, December 12, 2014
CatDog: The Complete Series Review & Giveaway #HGG
Disclaimer: I received this DVD for free in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe in. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment!
The DVD I am recommending next is really something that the entire family can enjoy. I was actually introduced to CatDog by my brother and sister-in-law who were hooked on the show. CatDog is a fun series to watch. Lots of crazy adventures are in store on this DVD series. Never heard of CatDog? You've been missing out!
So you think you have trouble dealing with your sibling? Then you’ll howl with laughter and meow for more watching the madcap misadventures of the feline and canine brothers who bring a whole new meaning to the idea of “family bonding” in CatDog: The Complete Series.
Brothers Cat and Dog couldn’t be more different — Cat is clever and cultured, while Dog is a naïve but lovable goofball. But they definitely share one thing in common: a body! This crazy set of conjoined twins find themselves in all sorts of silly adventures, but through them all, the two misfits stick together…whether they like it or not! All 68 episodes of this fan-favorite series has been released as a complete series DVD for the first time, exclusively at Wal-mart.
We have watched this series all the way through once and now my brother and SIL are watching it. My nephew has already requested to view it next. I had no idea how many people liked CatDog until I got it in to review. Kat had never seen it, and she joined us one afternoon as we watched several episodes. The zany antics of the conjoined CatDog twins had us all laughing. It is a great stress reliever and has easily earned a spot in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!
~~Giveaway~~
One lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader will WIN their own copy of CatDog: The Complete Series! Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below.
The DVD I am recommending next is really something that the entire family can enjoy. I was actually introduced to CatDog by my brother and sister-in-law who were hooked on the show. CatDog is a fun series to watch. Lots of crazy adventures are in store on this DVD series. Never heard of CatDog? You've been missing out!
So you think you have trouble dealing with your sibling? Then you’ll howl with laughter and meow for more watching the madcap misadventures of the feline and canine brothers who bring a whole new meaning to the idea of “family bonding” in CatDog: The Complete Series.
Brothers Cat and Dog couldn’t be more different — Cat is clever and cultured, while Dog is a naïve but lovable goofball. But they definitely share one thing in common: a body! This crazy set of conjoined twins find themselves in all sorts of silly adventures, but through them all, the two misfits stick together…whether they like it or not! All 68 episodes of this fan-favorite series has been released as a complete series DVD for the first time, exclusively at Wal-mart.
We have watched this series all the way through once and now my brother and SIL are watching it. My nephew has already requested to view it next. I had no idea how many people liked CatDog until I got it in to review. Kat had never seen it, and she joined us one afternoon as we watched several episodes. The zany antics of the conjoined CatDog twins had us all laughing. It is a great stress reliever and has easily earned a spot in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!
~~Giveaway~~
One lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader will WIN their own copy of CatDog: The Complete Series! Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below.
Transformers Cybertron Giveaway #HGG
Disclaimer: I received this DVD for free in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe in. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment!
We're on to the little boys in your life, or the big boys who never quite grew up. My gift recommendation for those who enjoy the Transformers is Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series, featuring all action-packed episodes collected in one deluxe 7-DVD box set.
In 2005, Transformers fans were introduced to the animated series Transformers Cybertron, the third installment of the rare Unicron Trilogy – consisting of Armada, Energon and Cybertron. Unicron has been defeated, but his destruction has created a black hole, which is threatening the Autobots’ home world of Cybertron. It’s up to Optimus Prime, his team of heroic Autobots and their new human friends — Coby, Lori and Bud — to secure the four mystical Cyber Planet Keys, in order to destroy the black hole. Unfortunately, Megatron and the Decepticons are always lurking. And if the Cyber Planet Keys fall into their hands, it could mean the end of life as we know it. The race is on!
In my house, when the guys are in charge of the TV, you can guarantee that there is some action going on. Little man loves to watch anything with the Transformers, and Chefy is right there with him. I will admit that I occasionally watch too, but it is their bonding time, so I try to butt out. We were recently given the opportunuity to review Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series, and both my guys were very happy. This 7-DVD set gave them hours of viewing enjoyment and bonding time. One thing I really enjoy is that they are trying to save the planet. It gave Little Man such ideas. He was role-playing for days coming up with ideas of his own. (I had to burst his bubble when I ruled out eliminating broccoli as a way to close the black hole.)
Do you have someone in your house who is a Transformers fan? If you do, this is a great gift idea for them. They get every episode in this set, so they can go back and watch their favorite ones over and over. Two big thumbs up from the men in my house!
~~Giveaway~~
One lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader will WIN their own copy of Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series! Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below.
We're on to the little boys in your life, or the big boys who never quite grew up. My gift recommendation for those who enjoy the Transformers is Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series, featuring all action-packed episodes collected in one deluxe 7-DVD box set.
In 2005, Transformers fans were introduced to the animated series Transformers Cybertron, the third installment of the rare Unicron Trilogy – consisting of Armada, Energon and Cybertron. Unicron has been defeated, but his destruction has created a black hole, which is threatening the Autobots’ home world of Cybertron. It’s up to Optimus Prime, his team of heroic Autobots and their new human friends — Coby, Lori and Bud — to secure the four mystical Cyber Planet Keys, in order to destroy the black hole. Unfortunately, Megatron and the Decepticons are always lurking. And if the Cyber Planet Keys fall into their hands, it could mean the end of life as we know it. The race is on!
In my house, when the guys are in charge of the TV, you can guarantee that there is some action going on. Little man loves to watch anything with the Transformers, and Chefy is right there with him. I will admit that I occasionally watch too, but it is their bonding time, so I try to butt out. We were recently given the opportunuity to review Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series, and both my guys were very happy. This 7-DVD set gave them hours of viewing enjoyment and bonding time. One thing I really enjoy is that they are trying to save the planet. It gave Little Man such ideas. He was role-playing for days coming up with ideas of his own. (I had to burst his bubble when I ruled out eliminating broccoli as a way to close the black hole.)
Do you have someone in your house who is a Transformers fan? If you do, this is a great gift idea for them. They get every episode in this set, so they can go back and watch their favorite ones over and over. Two big thumbs up from the men in my house!
~~Giveaway~~
One lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader will WIN their own copy of Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series! Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
My Little Pony The Complete Series on DVD Review and Giveaway #HGG
Disclaimer: I received this DVD for free in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe in. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment!
Today we are talking about a great Christmas gift idea for your little girls, or for those of us who are still kids at heart. When My Little Pony became a cartoon in 1986, I was already an adult, but I have very strong memories because I was watching the cartoons on Saturday mornings with my little cousins. Those two girls, who rarely agreed on anything, would race to the TV to get it on the correct channel for My Little Pony. Now, we can watch this wonderful series all over again because it is now available on DVD! ALL 65 Episodes are in this DVD set!
About My Little Pony: You’re invited to return to Ponyland, the home of all your favorite classic Little Ponies, including the Earth Ponies, Unicorns, Pegasus Ponies, Flutter Ponies, Sea Ponies, Baby Sea Ponies, their human friends Megan, Danny and Molly and, of course, their dragon friend, Spike! Together, they live a life of games, songs and harmony with allies like the Bushwoolies and Furbobs. But, occasionally, there are problems in Ponyland and the Little Ponies of Paradise Estate must face evil witches, goblins, Stone Backs, Grundles and more! Now you can join in the fun and adventure with My Little Pony: The Complete Series!
My Little Pony is a very cute cartoon and it allows you and your kids to just enjoy being kids. The series is full of fun songs and you will enjoy going on fun adventures with the Little Ponies and their friends. Kids will learn that every life has problems, buy they can be worked out. Want to win a copy for your family? (If it is for you...I won't tell anyone!)
We are lucky enough to be able to offer one lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader My Little Pony the Complete Series on DVD!! Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
Today we are talking about a great Christmas gift idea for your little girls, or for those of us who are still kids at heart. When My Little Pony became a cartoon in 1986, I was already an adult, but I have very strong memories because I was watching the cartoons on Saturday mornings with my little cousins. Those two girls, who rarely agreed on anything, would race to the TV to get it on the correct channel for My Little Pony. Now, we can watch this wonderful series all over again because it is now available on DVD! ALL 65 Episodes are in this DVD set!
About My Little Pony: You’re invited to return to Ponyland, the home of all your favorite classic Little Ponies, including the Earth Ponies, Unicorns, Pegasus Ponies, Flutter Ponies, Sea Ponies, Baby Sea Ponies, their human friends Megan, Danny and Molly and, of course, their dragon friend, Spike! Together, they live a life of games, songs and harmony with allies like the Bushwoolies and Furbobs. But, occasionally, there are problems in Ponyland and the Little Ponies of Paradise Estate must face evil witches, goblins, Stone Backs, Grundles and more! Now you can join in the fun and adventure with My Little Pony: The Complete Series!
My Little Pony is a very cute cartoon and it allows you and your kids to just enjoy being kids. The series is full of fun songs and you will enjoy going on fun adventures with the Little Ponies and their friends. Kids will learn that every life has problems, buy they can be worked out. Want to win a copy for your family? (If it is for you...I won't tell anyone!)
We are lucky enough to be able to offer one lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader My Little Pony the Complete Series on DVD!! Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
Saturday, December 6, 2014
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN By The Lumo Project Review #JOHNONNETFLIX
Disclosure: I received a free viewing of this movie in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are those of the Shelly's Bits & Pieces Family. No monetary compensation was received
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
— John 1:1
About the film:
FOUR GOSPELS. FOUR FILMS. ONE JESUS STORY. FOR EVERYONE.
A ground breaking, multi-language biblical film resource transforming the way we discover, study and engage with the life of Jesus through the four New Testament Gospels.
The Lumo Project is a ground breaking, multi-language biblical film resource transforming the way we discover, study and engage with the life of Jesus through the four New Testament Gospels: redefining the standard of visual Biblical media. The Lumo Project presents four films – one for each Gospel account – that will revolutionise the way we all experience the story of Jesus and the world of First Century Palestine in which he lived.
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
The Gospel of John takes the story of Jesus from John’s gospel with its own unique characteristics. For John, Jesus is the Word of God made human. John is clear that that when encounter Jesus, we encounter God. The gospel writer points to the miracles (the ‘Signs’) and teachings as evidence of Jesus’ special relationship as the divine Son of God.
This full-length feature film about the life of Jesus takes the actual Gospel text as its script, word for word, unedited. Five years in the making, this epic production has been critically acclaimed by leading religious scholars as a unique and highly authentic telling of the Jesus story. Narrated by leading British actor David Harewood (‘Homeland’, ‘Blood Diamond’, ‘Merchant of Venice’) it is based on the latest theological, historical and archaeological research. With specially constructed sets and the extraordinarily authentic villages and countryside of rural Morocco, it immerses the viewer in the world of first century Palestine.
OUR THOUGHTS
Chefy and I enjoy watching Christian and Bible related movies. I am a huge stickler for wanting the movie to stick to the text of the Bible. My daddy and Papa were both preachers and I grew up in church learning about Jesus. I have a personal relationship with Him and I am not ashamed to state that out loud. With that being said, Chefy and I were very excited to check out The Gospel of John.
One of the things I loved most about this movie is that it uses the Bible text as the script. There was none of the, "This might have happened", or far fetched theories that I have seen in other movies. In my opinion, you cannot veer off course if you follow the text of the Bible. The movie was filmed in Morocco which provided an ideal back drop and enabled me to feel like I was back in that time. The narrator was very easy to follow. His voice is not monotoned, and is actually soothing. I really loved watching the miracles being performed by Jesus. I felt like I was there watching it as it happened. Chefy and I were both very thankful that the death of Jesus was not as gory/bloody as I have seen it depicted in other movies. I truly understand that it was barbaric, but for younger viewers and for those of us with queasy stomachs, less blood and gore was appreciated.
We have and will continue to recommend this movie to others to watch and we are anxiously awaiting the other three Gospels. Give yourself a gift this holiday season and watch The Gospel of John on Netflix. I do not think you will be disappointed!
Yoyu can stay connected with The Lumo Project on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Sending a huge thank you to FlyBy Promotions and The Lumo Project for sharing The Gospel of John. My family really enjoyed it and look forward to watching it, and the other Gospels on Netflix!
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
— John 1:1
About the film:
FOUR GOSPELS. FOUR FILMS. ONE JESUS STORY. FOR EVERYONE.
A ground breaking, multi-language biblical film resource transforming the way we discover, study and engage with the life of Jesus through the four New Testament Gospels.
The Lumo Project is a ground breaking, multi-language biblical film resource transforming the way we discover, study and engage with the life of Jesus through the four New Testament Gospels: redefining the standard of visual Biblical media. The Lumo Project presents four films – one for each Gospel account – that will revolutionise the way we all experience the story of Jesus and the world of First Century Palestine in which he lived.
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
The Gospel of John takes the story of Jesus from John’s gospel with its own unique characteristics. For John, Jesus is the Word of God made human. John is clear that that when encounter Jesus, we encounter God. The gospel writer points to the miracles (the ‘Signs’) and teachings as evidence of Jesus’ special relationship as the divine Son of God.
This full-length feature film about the life of Jesus takes the actual Gospel text as its script, word for word, unedited. Five years in the making, this epic production has been critically acclaimed by leading religious scholars as a unique and highly authentic telling of the Jesus story. Narrated by leading British actor David Harewood (‘Homeland’, ‘Blood Diamond’, ‘Merchant of Venice’) it is based on the latest theological, historical and archaeological research. With specially constructed sets and the extraordinarily authentic villages and countryside of rural Morocco, it immerses the viewer in the world of first century Palestine.
OUR THOUGHTS
Chefy and I enjoy watching Christian and Bible related movies. I am a huge stickler for wanting the movie to stick to the text of the Bible. My daddy and Papa were both preachers and I grew up in church learning about Jesus. I have a personal relationship with Him and I am not ashamed to state that out loud. With that being said, Chefy and I were very excited to check out The Gospel of John.
One of the things I loved most about this movie is that it uses the Bible text as the script. There was none of the, "This might have happened", or far fetched theories that I have seen in other movies. In my opinion, you cannot veer off course if you follow the text of the Bible. The movie was filmed in Morocco which provided an ideal back drop and enabled me to feel like I was back in that time. The narrator was very easy to follow. His voice is not monotoned, and is actually soothing. I really loved watching the miracles being performed by Jesus. I felt like I was there watching it as it happened. Chefy and I were both very thankful that the death of Jesus was not as gory/bloody as I have seen it depicted in other movies. I truly understand that it was barbaric, but for younger viewers and for those of us with queasy stomachs, less blood and gore was appreciated.
We have and will continue to recommend this movie to others to watch and we are anxiously awaiting the other three Gospels. Give yourself a gift this holiday season and watch The Gospel of John on Netflix. I do not think you will be disappointed!
Yoyu can stay connected with The Lumo Project on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Sending a huge thank you to FlyBy Promotions and The Lumo Project for sharing The Gospel of John. My family really enjoyed it and look forward to watching it, and the other Gospels on Netflix!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Chuggineers Ready To Build DVD Review & Giveaway #HGG
Disclaimer: “I received this DVD for free in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe in. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment!
As we continue on with the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide, we Chug right on into the station with this Chuggington DVD, "Chuggineers Ready To Build." My little ones love Chuggington and we were thrilled to review this DVD. What? Never heard of Chuggington? Learn more about the TV show below.
“Chuggington” is a contemporary, action-based, energetic and vibrant CGI series for children ages 2-5. The series follows the adventures of three young trainees – Wilson and his friends Brewster and Koko – as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges that test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, and with help and support from a strong community of engines and people, they learn positive values and new skills that empower them to become the best trainees they can be. Further information is available at www.chuggington.com.
My little Trainees love to ride the rails with Brewster, Wilson, Koko and their friends. Chuggington really empowers kids and assures them that they can do anything if they try hard enough. I love the positive values it teaches!! This DVD introduces two new characters, Payce, the tunnel runner from Tootington, and Cormac, the cheeky forklift engine. They fit in perfectly with the rest of the gang! They made their exciting DVD debut in “Chuggineers Ready to Build,” helping Wilson, Brewster, Koko and little trainees at home discover important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork! Included in the five episodes is an extended Chuggington special that premiered on Disney Junior this fall. And the DVD includes awesome bonus features: a new music video, Badge Quest episode, character montages of Zack and Jackman and Chuggington-themed coloring and activity pages. In addition, for even more “traintastic” fun, young fans will receive a special two-sided Chuggington Collector Poster with each DVD!
In this special collection of hard-working adventures – including the “We are the Chuggineers” music video! – Brewster joins Chuggineers Zack, Fletch and Tyne to build tracks, bridges and tunnels, make repairs, haul heavy loads and more!
Featuring new wagons and machines, including the massive yellow Mega Chug Crane, and new friends Payce, the tunnel runner from Tootington, and Cormac, the cheeky forklift engine, “Chuggineers Ready To Build” (SRP: $14.98) will help Wilson, Brewster, Koko and little trainees at home discover important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork.
Episodes:
· “Chuggineers: Ready to Build Special”
· “Brewster Makes Tracks”
· “Back Up Brewster”
· “Outward Bound Olwin”
· “Fault Finder Emery”
DVD Bonus Features:
· New Music Video: “We are the Chuggineers!”
Badge Quest Episode: “Night Chuggers”
Character Montages: Zack and Jackman
· Coloring and Activity Pages
Would you like to win a copy for your little Trainee? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
As we continue on with the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide, we Chug right on into the station with this Chuggington DVD, "Chuggineers Ready To Build." My little ones love Chuggington and we were thrilled to review this DVD. What? Never heard of Chuggington? Learn more about the TV show below.
“Chuggington” is a contemporary, action-based, energetic and vibrant CGI series for children ages 2-5. The series follows the adventures of three young trainees – Wilson and his friends Brewster and Koko – as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges that test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, and with help and support from a strong community of engines and people, they learn positive values and new skills that empower them to become the best trainees they can be. Further information is available at www.chuggington.com.
My little Trainees love to ride the rails with Brewster, Wilson, Koko and their friends. Chuggington really empowers kids and assures them that they can do anything if they try hard enough. I love the positive values it teaches!! This DVD introduces two new characters, Payce, the tunnel runner from Tootington, and Cormac, the cheeky forklift engine. They fit in perfectly with the rest of the gang! They made their exciting DVD debut in “Chuggineers Ready to Build,” helping Wilson, Brewster, Koko and little trainees at home discover important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork! Included in the five episodes is an extended Chuggington special that premiered on Disney Junior this fall. And the DVD includes awesome bonus features: a new music video, Badge Quest episode, character montages of Zack and Jackman and Chuggington-themed coloring and activity pages. In addition, for even more “traintastic” fun, young fans will receive a special two-sided Chuggington Collector Poster with each DVD!
In this special collection of hard-working adventures – including the “We are the Chuggineers” music video! – Brewster joins Chuggineers Zack, Fletch and Tyne to build tracks, bridges and tunnels, make repairs, haul heavy loads and more!
Featuring new wagons and machines, including the massive yellow Mega Chug Crane, and new friends Payce, the tunnel runner from Tootington, and Cormac, the cheeky forklift engine, “Chuggineers Ready To Build” (SRP: $14.98) will help Wilson, Brewster, Koko and little trainees at home discover important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork.
Episodes:
· “Chuggineers: Ready to Build Special”
· “Brewster Makes Tracks”
· “Back Up Brewster”
· “Outward Bound Olwin”
· “Fault Finder Emery”
DVD Bonus Features:
· New Music Video: “We are the Chuggineers!”
Badge Quest Episode: “Night Chuggers”
Character Montages: Zack and Jackman
· Coloring and Activity Pages
Would you like to win a copy for your little Trainee? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
TICKETY TOC DVD, ‘CHRISTMAS PRESENT TIME' Review and Giveaway #HGG
Disclaimer: “I received this DVD for free in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe in. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment!
It’s time to hop into the sleigh for festive escapades with “Christmas Present Time,” the latest title in the popular Tickety Toc DVD series featuring a compilation of five funny winter-themed episodes and hilarious holiday hijinks from the hit Nick Jr.® TV show, including the zany Christmas Present Time extended special.
In “Christmas Present Time” (SRP: $14.98), it’s Christmas time in Tickety Town and Tommy and Tallulah are determined to make every merry second count! This all-new collection of seasonal adventures – including the Christmas Present Time extended special – brings viewers along as the twins find a new way to make snow, build a giant igloo, roll the biggest snowball ever and even help Santa fix his sleigh in time for Christmas Eve. But when their zany escapades get out of hand, the twins look to their friends, McCoggins, Pufferty, Madame Au Lait and Tooteroo, to help them make things right!
Episodes include:
· Christmas Present Time
· Winter Time
· Snow Time
· Igloo Time
· Leaf Sweeping Time
DVD Bonus Features:
· Coloring Pages
My youngest kids really enjoy watching Tickety Toc and were thrilled when we received "Christmas Present Time!" They love Tommy and Tallulah because they are always going on some type of adventure. One of the things I really like about this series is that it does stress friendship. Children need to understand what it means to truly be a friend!
If you have never heard of Tickety Toc before, read below for more information about the show.
Tickety Toc follows the everyday adventures of 6-year-old twins, Tommy and Tallulah. Traveling through the special Tickety Toc clock, where the twins live, audiences enter a CGI world of eclectic characters as they tag along on exciting escapades filled with slapstick surprises. Tommy and Tallulah’s strong “can do” spirit often produces an unanticipated outcome, but their individual approach to sticky situations and joint resourcefulness always shine through and save the day! Through the twins’ madcap adventures, Tickety Toc explores teamwork, social responsibility and problem solving – important concepts for preschoolers as they learn and grow. Tickety Toc has quickly become a top performing afternoon show on Nick Jr. (Nielsen) and has been picked up for a second season.
When we started putting this holiday gift guide together, we decided that we needed to add this DVD because it is fun and it is a wonderful way to not only keep your kids entertained this holiday season. It is also a great teaching tool! Would you like to win one for your kids? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
It’s time to hop into the sleigh for festive escapades with “Christmas Present Time,” the latest title in the popular Tickety Toc DVD series featuring a compilation of five funny winter-themed episodes and hilarious holiday hijinks from the hit Nick Jr.® TV show, including the zany Christmas Present Time extended special.
In “Christmas Present Time” (SRP: $14.98), it’s Christmas time in Tickety Town and Tommy and Tallulah are determined to make every merry second count! This all-new collection of seasonal adventures – including the Christmas Present Time extended special – brings viewers along as the twins find a new way to make snow, build a giant igloo, roll the biggest snowball ever and even help Santa fix his sleigh in time for Christmas Eve. But when their zany escapades get out of hand, the twins look to their friends, McCoggins, Pufferty, Madame Au Lait and Tooteroo, to help them make things right!
Episodes include:
· Christmas Present Time
· Winter Time
· Snow Time
· Igloo Time
· Leaf Sweeping Time
DVD Bonus Features:
· Coloring Pages
My youngest kids really enjoy watching Tickety Toc and were thrilled when we received "Christmas Present Time!" They love Tommy and Tallulah because they are always going on some type of adventure. One of the things I really like about this series is that it does stress friendship. Children need to understand what it means to truly be a friend!
If you have never heard of Tickety Toc before, read below for more information about the show.
Tickety Toc follows the everyday adventures of 6-year-old twins, Tommy and Tallulah. Traveling through the special Tickety Toc clock, where the twins live, audiences enter a CGI world of eclectic characters as they tag along on exciting escapades filled with slapstick surprises. Tommy and Tallulah’s strong “can do” spirit often produces an unanticipated outcome, but their individual approach to sticky situations and joint resourcefulness always shine through and save the day! Through the twins’ madcap adventures, Tickety Toc explores teamwork, social responsibility and problem solving – important concepts for preschoolers as they learn and grow. Tickety Toc has quickly become a top performing afternoon show on Nick Jr. (Nielsen) and has been picked up for a second season.
When we started putting this holiday gift guide together, we decided that we needed to add this DVD because it is fun and it is a wonderful way to not only keep your kids entertained this holiday season. It is also a great teaching tool! Would you like to win one for your kids? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below!
Monday, November 24, 2014
What's In The Bible: Why Do We Call It Christmas Review and Giveaway
Disclosure: This review and giveaway is sponsored by Propeller Consulting, LLC. I received a copy of the DVD to facilitate my honest review. No monetary compensation was received! Sponsor responsible for prize fulfillment! *Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
CHRISTmas always been my favorite holiday. I loved all the church activities, the CHRISTmas plays, live Nativity Scenes, candle lighting ceremonies and more. The one thing that always stood out to me was that CHRISTmas meant love! I have always been able to sit back and FEEL all the LOVE around me. It just seems to radiate from everyone. The Nativity story has always been a favorite of my entire family and we read it every year on CHRISTmas Eve to remind everyone about the true meaning of the holiday.
Have you ever wondered why we do all the other things?
Cutting down trees? Hanging stockings? Santa Claus? What do any of these have to do with Jesus' birthday? More than you'd think!
We were given a copy of the DVD, Buck Denver asks... Why Do We Call It Christmas to review.
About the DVD: Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer along with intrepid newsman Buck Denver and all his friends on an amazing journey into the world's most popular holiday! Sure, you know the Christmas story. But do you know the story of Christmas? Don't miss the whimsical, educational, Christmical party to end all Christmas parties as Buck Denver Asks … Why Do We Call It Christmas? This DVD answers a lot of questions and covers these areas:
-Where do we get the word Christmas?
-When was Jesus born?
-What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?
-Who is St. Nicholas?
-What is Hanukkah?
-Who is Emmanuel?
-Luke 2 Story
We sat down as a family and watched the DVD. As huge Veggie Tales fans, we were already familiar with Phil Vischer, so we knew this was going to be a great DVD. We loved the awesome newsman, Buck Denver. The entire journey we went on with him and his friends was fun and informative. Chefy and I were taught just as much as the kids. I never knew what Christmas trees had to do with Jesus, but I do now! NO! I am not going to tell you. You will have to watch the DVD yourself to find out!
You can learn more by following via these links:
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Pinterest
Would you like to win a copy of Buck Denver asks... Why Do We Call It Christmas? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below! You will not be disappointed!
CHRISTmas always been my favorite holiday. I loved all the church activities, the CHRISTmas plays, live Nativity Scenes, candle lighting ceremonies and more. The one thing that always stood out to me was that CHRISTmas meant love! I have always been able to sit back and FEEL all the LOVE around me. It just seems to radiate from everyone. The Nativity story has always been a favorite of my entire family and we read it every year on CHRISTmas Eve to remind everyone about the true meaning of the holiday.
Have you ever wondered why we do all the other things?
Cutting down trees? Hanging stockings? Santa Claus? What do any of these have to do with Jesus' birthday? More than you'd think!
We were given a copy of the DVD, Buck Denver asks... Why Do We Call It Christmas to review.
About the DVD: Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer along with intrepid newsman Buck Denver and all his friends on an amazing journey into the world's most popular holiday! Sure, you know the Christmas story. But do you know the story of Christmas? Don't miss the whimsical, educational, Christmical party to end all Christmas parties as Buck Denver Asks … Why Do We Call It Christmas? This DVD answers a lot of questions and covers these areas:
-Where do we get the word Christmas?
-When was Jesus born?
-What do Christmas trees have to do with Jesus?
-Who is St. Nicholas?
-What is Hanukkah?
-Who is Emmanuel?
-Luke 2 Story
We sat down as a family and watched the DVD. As huge Veggie Tales fans, we were already familiar with Phil Vischer, so we knew this was going to be a great DVD. We loved the awesome newsman, Buck Denver. The entire journey we went on with him and his friends was fun and informative. Chefy and I were taught just as much as the kids. I never knew what Christmas trees had to do with Jesus, but I do now! NO! I am not going to tell you. You will have to watch the DVD yourself to find out!
You can learn more by following via these links:
Google+
Would you like to win a copy of Buck Denver asks... Why Do We Call It Christmas? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below! You will not be disappointed!
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Molecule Cargo Pants - Built For Living
Disclosure: We will be receiving a pair of these pants to review. No monetary compensation has been received. All opinions stated are honest and are those of the Shelly's Bits & Pieces family.
Molecule Clothing - Men's and Women's Cargo Clothes - Built For Living
Kat loves to wear cargo pants. She loves having all those pockets so she can carry everything she needs without carrying a purse! We will soon be receiving a pair of Molecule Clothing cargo pants for her to try out. They are made with high quality materials, durable waist ties, bellow pockets, pop-flaps, solid stitching and double-strong belt loops! Molecules have been designed for fashion and are functional for every occasion! Molecule's Cargo pants combine the double stitching with double stitching to make a super durable, comfy pair of pants!
We cannot wait to give you our review once the pants arrive! Stay tuned for our thoughts. Want to check them out for yourself? You can get a $10 discount by clicking HERE!
Keep your eyes peeled for the review! These pants would make a great Christmas gift.....
Molecule Clothing - Men's and Women's Cargo Clothes - Built For Living
Kat loves to wear cargo pants. She loves having all those pockets so she can carry everything she needs without carrying a purse! We will soon be receiving a pair of Molecule Clothing cargo pants for her to try out. They are made with high quality materials, durable waist ties, bellow pockets, pop-flaps, solid stitching and double-strong belt loops! Molecules have been designed for fashion and are functional for every occasion! Molecule's Cargo pants combine the double stitching with double stitching to make a super durable, comfy pair of pants!
We cannot wait to give you our review once the pants arrive! Stay tuned for our thoughts. Want to check them out for yourself? You can get a $10 discount by clicking HERE!
Keep your eyes peeled for the review! These pants would make a great Christmas gift.....
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Check out the New Album Release by Neil Diamond #MelodyRoad #O2O
Disclosure: I participated in the Neil Diamond Melody Road album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
Growing up a Daddy's Girl meant if my daddy liked something, I had to check it out. My daddy loved to hear Neil Diamond sing. His favorite movie was the Jazz Singer, and I guess over the years we saw it more than 50 times. The more I watched the movie and the more I listened to Daddy's Neil Diamond albums, the more I fell in love with his music. "Love on the Rocks" and "America" were some of my favorite songs, along with "I am, I said" and "Play Me." Choosing my absolute favorite is impossible. Neil has a way of pulling you into everything he sings. We never got to see him in person, but Daddy bought all of his albums and Neil Diamond became a part of our family.
Neil's new album, Melody Road wonderful. The songs on this album are: Melody Road, First Time, Seongah and Jimmy, Something Blue, Nothing But a Heartache, In Better Days, Ooo Do I Wanna Be Yours, Alone at the Ball, Sunny Disposition, Marry Me Now, and The Art of Love. The title song is one of my favorites. It takes me back to simpler days with my Daddy!
Melody Road is true Neil Diamond. Although he is in his 70s now, Neil Diamond's voice is a smooth and soothing as ever. He continues to tell stories with his songs, which is why I never get tired of listening to him. You can purchase this album NOW!
iTunes: http://bit.ly/NDMelody
Amazon: http://bit.ly/MelodyRdND
For more information about Neil Diamond, you can follow him at the places listed below. Enjoy!
* Official Neil Diamond Website – www.neildiamond.com
* Twitter – @NeilDiamond
* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/neildiamond
* YouTube – http://bit.ly/NDMelody
I participated in the Neil Diamond Melody Road album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
Growing up a Daddy's Girl meant if my daddy liked something, I had to check it out. My daddy loved to hear Neil Diamond sing. His favorite movie was the Jazz Singer, and I guess over the years we saw it more than 50 times. The more I watched the movie and the more I listened to Daddy's Neil Diamond albums, the more I fell in love with his music. "Love on the Rocks" and "America" were some of my favorite songs, along with "I am, I said" and "Play Me." Choosing my absolute favorite is impossible. Neil has a way of pulling you into everything he sings. We never got to see him in person, but Daddy bought all of his albums and Neil Diamond became a part of our family.
Neil's new album, Melody Road wonderful. The songs on this album are: Melody Road, First Time, Seongah and Jimmy, Something Blue, Nothing But a Heartache, In Better Days, Ooo Do I Wanna Be Yours, Alone at the Ball, Sunny Disposition, Marry Me Now, and The Art of Love. The title song is one of my favorites. It takes me back to simpler days with my Daddy!
Melody Road is true Neil Diamond. Although he is in his 70s now, Neil Diamond's voice is a smooth and soothing as ever. He continues to tell stories with his songs, which is why I never get tired of listening to him. You can purchase this album NOW!
iTunes: http://bit.ly/NDMelody
Amazon: http://bit.ly/MelodyRdND
For more information about Neil Diamond, you can follow him at the places listed below. Enjoy!
* Official Neil Diamond Website – www.neildiamond.com
* Twitter – @NeilDiamond
* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/neildiamond
* YouTube – http://bit.ly/NDMelody
I participated in the Neil Diamond Melody Road album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Celebrate with Pump It Up and Classic Christmas Favorites on DVD - Giveaway
Disclosure: I will be receiving the same prize package I am giving away in exchange for this post. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment! No monetary compensation was received!
It's beginning to look a LOT like Christmas! You just have to step into any store to see that the holiday season is in full gear! Pump It Up wants to make your Christmas even brighter. They are currently running a sweepstakes that would make Christmas even brighter for your entire family! They are giving away a 50" LED Smart HDTV and Classic Christmas Favorites DVD sets in their Classic Christmas Favorites Sweepstakes! This sweepstakes runs through November 30th! Get your entries in!!
Want to know more about Pump It Up? Pump It Up is where your imagination comes to play – Our play areas and giant inflatables help spark a child’s imagination. With more than 140 Pump It Up locations across the United States, we’re proud to be Kids’ Favorite Place.
It's beginning to look a LOT like Christmas! You just have to step into any store to see that the holiday season is in full gear! Pump It Up wants to make your Christmas even brighter. They are currently running a sweepstakes that would make Christmas even brighter for your entire family! They are giving away a 50" LED Smart HDTV and Classic Christmas Favorites DVD sets in their Classic Christmas Favorites Sweepstakes! This sweepstakes runs through November 30th! Get your entries in!!
Want to know more about Pump It Up? Pump It Up is where your imagination comes to play – Our play areas and giant inflatables help spark a child’s imagination. With more than 140 Pump It Up locations across the United States, we’re proud to be Kids’ Favorite Place.
We offer a wide variety of activities for kids – from our always private Birthday Parties, daily Open Jump sessions and Special Events to Fundraisers, Camps, Field Trips and much, much more. Our play areas are filled with massive inflatables and other games and attractions that offer endless opportunities for kids of all ages to explore and imagine.
Now that you more about Pump It Up, go enter that sweepstakes! Although there is only one Grand Prize TV, 15 other entrants will win Classic Christmas Favorites DVD sets! The set includes 10 family-friendly Christmas movies, such as:
· Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
· The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold
· Pinocchio’s Christmas
· The Stingiest Man In Town
· The Year Without a Santa Claus Deluxe Edition
· Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
· Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
· Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
· ’Twas The Night Before Christmas
· Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July
The drawing will be done by December 2nd, so winners can receive their prizes before Christmas! I'll be the first to admit that I entered the giveaway! I would love to celebrate with a NEW 50" LED Smart HDTV!!
What are you waiting for? OH...my giveaway! One lucky Shelly's Bits and Pieces reader will receive their own prize package which includes the Classic Christmas Favorites DVD set and four free Open Jump passes! Enter on the Rafflecopter form below then head on over and enter! Click HERE!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Mary Lambert - Heart On My Sleeve Review
Disclosure: I participated in the Mary Lambert Heart On My Sleeve album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
To be perfectly honest, I had never heard of Mary Lambert until I participated in this One2One review. With that being said, I asked my daughter if she knew her and she did. She then explained to me that Mary sings on the song Same Love with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. She wrote the chorus, and then used her "She Keeps Me Warm" lyrics in a new song! Now that I have been schooled on who Mary Lambert is, it was time to review her music.
The album has a lot of different songs, and I must admit, I admire her for doing a cover of the Rick Springfield hit, "Jessie's Girl." I like Mary's take on the song. I like the spoken word selection, "Dear One" as well. All of her songs have a lot of meaning to them and as you listen, you can feel what she has gone through and where her mind was when she wrote the songs. My personal favorite is "Secrets" which I can relate to in many ways. Kat, my 16 year old, really liked the album and she introduced her friends to Mary Lambert's music.
A big thank you is due to One2One for providing this album for me to review. It opened my eyes and ears to music that I normally would not have heard. "Secrets" is now one of my favorite songs, and although I could do without some of the explicit lyrics in the song, I still enjoy listening to it. Check it out! You might find out that you'd like it too!
You can purchase this album at itunes by clicking HERE or at Amazon by clicking HERE!
Disclosure: I participated in the Mary Lambert Heart On My Sleeve album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
To be perfectly honest, I had never heard of Mary Lambert until I participated in this One2One review. With that being said, I asked my daughter if she knew her and she did. She then explained to me that Mary sings on the song Same Love with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. She wrote the chorus, and then used her "She Keeps Me Warm" lyrics in a new song! Now that I have been schooled on who Mary Lambert is, it was time to review her music.
The album has a lot of different songs, and I must admit, I admire her for doing a cover of the Rick Springfield hit, "Jessie's Girl." I like Mary's take on the song. I like the spoken word selection, "Dear One" as well. All of her songs have a lot of meaning to them and as you listen, you can feel what she has gone through and where her mind was when she wrote the songs. My personal favorite is "Secrets" which I can relate to in many ways. Kat, my 16 year old, really liked the album and she introduced her friends to Mary Lambert's music.
A big thank you is due to One2One for providing this album for me to review. It opened my eyes and ears to music that I normally would not have heard. "Secrets" is now one of my favorite songs, and although I could do without some of the explicit lyrics in the song, I still enjoy listening to it. Check it out! You might find out that you'd like it too!
You can purchase this album at itunes by clicking HERE or at Amazon by clicking HERE!
Disclosure: I participated in the Mary Lambert Heart On My Sleeve album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Holiday Gift Guide Day #1 Beethoven's Treasure Tail Giveaway
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this DVD to facilitate my honest review. The Sponsor is responsible for giveaway prize fulfillment. No monetary compensation was received!
Movies are an ideal gift idea when you are trying to choose something for a child or and entire family. Nothing is better to me than a good, heartwarming family movie. It puts you in a good mood and for a little while, your mind is taken away from the stress of the day.
My first holiday gift idea is Beethoven's Treasure Tail. Get ready to howl with laughter in this all-new family comedy starring America’s favorite St. Bernard, the one and only Beethoven! After a doggone disaster of a movie shoot, the big-hearted pooch and his trainer, Eddie (Jonathan Silverman, Beethoven’s Big Break), are heading home when they get stranded in a small coastal village. When Beethoven befriends a local boy (Bretton Manley, Ted), he helps him find a pirate map to lost treasure and together they em-bark on an adventure that brings the whole town together. Co-starring Morgan Fairchild (Flamingo Road), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), it’s a heartwarming “tail” about finding fun wherever your nose leads you.
The movie is very cute and is something the entire family can enjoy! Back on November 6th, I reviewed the movie. You can click HERE to read my review.
Want to win a copy for someone you love? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below and it could be yours!
Movies are an ideal gift idea when you are trying to choose something for a child or and entire family. Nothing is better to me than a good, heartwarming family movie. It puts you in a good mood and for a little while, your mind is taken away from the stress of the day.
My first holiday gift idea is Beethoven's Treasure Tail. Get ready to howl with laughter in this all-new family comedy starring America’s favorite St. Bernard, the one and only Beethoven! After a doggone disaster of a movie shoot, the big-hearted pooch and his trainer, Eddie (Jonathan Silverman, Beethoven’s Big Break), are heading home when they get stranded in a small coastal village. When Beethoven befriends a local boy (Bretton Manley, Ted), he helps him find a pirate map to lost treasure and together they em-bark on an adventure that brings the whole town together. Co-starring Morgan Fairchild (Flamingo Road), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), it’s a heartwarming “tail” about finding fun wherever your nose leads you.
The movie is very cute and is something the entire family can enjoy! Back on November 6th, I reviewed the movie. You can click HERE to read my review.
Want to win a copy for someone you love? Simply enter on the rafflecopter form below and it could be yours!
Holiday Gift Guide 2014 - Let the Giveaways Begin
It's the most wonderful time of the year! My husband says that I always seem to shine the brightest from November 1st - January 1st every year, and I give the credit to the holidays! I love both Thanksgiving and Christmas and I spread my joy into the new year.
Beginning today and running up until Christmas, we will be having giveaways and gift ideas posted daily. You never know what kind of goodies we will be featuring, so check back daily. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or Happy Holiday season.
Beginning today and running up until Christmas, we will be having giveaways and gift ideas posted daily. You never know what kind of goodies we will be featuring, so check back daily. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or Happy Holiday season.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Sweeten Your Holiday with Mrs Cavanaugh's Chocolate!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving chocolate for posting this information, but I only post about companies/products that I believe in. All opinions stated are honest and my own and are NOT altered by sponsorship.
Chocolate has always been a part of my holiday season. Someone would bring over a box of chocolate candy as a family gift every year. My brother and I looked forward to trying all the yummy goodness. Sweet memories! This year, I am planning to give my family some Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolate!
Time was when Marie Cavanaugh spent hours in her South Dakota farmhouse each Christmas season making pecan rolls and homemade chocolates for holiday gifting.
"It started when my aunt sent her pecan-rolls recipe," Mrs. Cavanaugh recalled. "I gave the recipe my own touch and started making the yummy specialties. Then I began dipping chocolates. Our friends and neighbors loved these treats, encouraging me to start a candy business. Finally, I decided it might be a good idea.'"
Her husband George and children Carla, Lorraine, Calvin, Colene and Genise rallied, helping Mrs. Cavanaugh fill demands for her homemade sweets.
...In 1972, the family moved to Utah, leaving good friends and their beloved cattle ranch.
"It was a difficult decision, especially for George," Mrs. Cavanaugh said. "He was excited about making our new venture, which we chose to call Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies, a great success. We felt Utah was blessed with good chocolates and that we would enjoy - and could compete with - those who pride themselves on making excellent chocolates."
Millions of pounds of chocolates later, Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies have earned a reputation for unquestionable excellence....
Ask chocolate aficionados. They will direct those seeking the best chocolates to the popular Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies. My readers receive Buy 1 lb Get 1 lb FREE of Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates use promo code: usfamily2014 at http://www.mrscavanaughs.com/
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving chocolate for posting this information, but I only post about companies/products that I believe in. All opinions stated are honest and my own and are NOT altered by sponsorship.
Chocolate has always been a part of my holiday season. Someone would bring over a box of chocolate candy as a family gift every year. My brother and I looked forward to trying all the yummy goodness. Sweet memories! This year, I am planning to give my family some Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolate!
Time was when Marie Cavanaugh spent hours in her South Dakota farmhouse each Christmas season making pecan rolls and homemade chocolates for holiday gifting.
"It started when my aunt sent her pecan-rolls recipe," Mrs. Cavanaugh recalled. "I gave the recipe my own touch and started making the yummy specialties. Then I began dipping chocolates. Our friends and neighbors loved these treats, encouraging me to start a candy business. Finally, I decided it might be a good idea.'"
Her husband George and children Carla, Lorraine, Calvin, Colene and Genise rallied, helping Mrs. Cavanaugh fill demands for her homemade sweets.
...In 1972, the family moved to Utah, leaving good friends and their beloved cattle ranch.
"It was a difficult decision, especially for George," Mrs. Cavanaugh said. "He was excited about making our new venture, which we chose to call Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies, a great success. We felt Utah was blessed with good chocolates and that we would enjoy - and could compete with - those who pride themselves on making excellent chocolates."
Millions of pounds of chocolates later, Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies have earned a reputation for unquestionable excellence....
Ask chocolate aficionados. They will direct those seeking the best chocolates to the popular Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies. My readers receive Buy 1 lb Get 1 lb FREE of Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates use promo code: usfamily2014 at http://www.mrscavanaughs.com/
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving chocolate for posting this information, but I only post about companies/products that I believe in. All opinions stated are honest and my own and are NOT altered by sponsorship.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Preparing for Christmas with All Things Christmas and More.com
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a gift certificate for posting this information, but I only post about companies/products that I believe in. All opinions stated are honest and my own and are NOT altered by sponsorship.
All Things Christmas And More is a family business for over 5 years now. We pride ourselves on offering the best Christmas products around at an affordable price. We stock over 2,500 items year round and expand our catalog every year. This year new Was Halloween next year we are looking to expand and a carry a Spring and Summer Catalog. This Holiday Season we are proud to offer FREE shipping on all order placed November 1st thru December 11th.
Christmas is in less than 7 weeks and it is time to start thinking about decorating. There are lots of places to shop, but why not check out the All Things Christmas and More store online. They offer lots of beautiful and unique items that I think you would enjoy! And remember...between now and December 11th, they offer free shipping!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a gift certificate for posting this information, but I only post about companies/products that I believe in. All opinions stated are honest and my own and are NOT altered by sponsorship.
All Things Christmas And More is a family business for over 5 years now. We pride ourselves on offering the best Christmas products around at an affordable price. We stock over 2,500 items year round and expand our catalog every year. This year new Was Halloween next year we are looking to expand and a carry a Spring and Summer Catalog. This Holiday Season we are proud to offer FREE shipping on all order placed November 1st thru December 11th.


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a gift certificate for posting this information, but I only post about companies/products that I believe in. All opinions stated are honest and my own and are NOT altered by sponsorship.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Winterland and LEDgen Lighting
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a gift certificate to one of these stores for sharing this information. No further compensation will be received. All opinions stated are honest and my own.
Christmas is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about decorating inside and out. When you are trying to find out where to buy, check out Winterland and LEDgen Lighting. You will be surprised at all they have to offer!

We started Winterland, Inc. more than twenty years ago with a passion to create holiday decorations that make a dynamic and awe-inspiring statement. Concept after concept, we dare to be different. How? We're committed to listening to our clients and working hard to provide solutions that are tailored to their needs. Winterland thinks about Christmas every day of the year. While you're putting the decorations away in January we're already planning for next Christmas. Our designers are constantly looking for the latest trends, while at the same time remembering the classic elegance that many people look for during the holiday season. Whether it's decorating the tree in the corner of the living room, putting up a 50 foot animated tree in the center of a shopping mall, or creating a fantastic drive through light park experience for your community, Winterland has been there, done that, and is here to make it easy for you. Our goal is to exceed your expectations for creativity, personal service, value, and delivery. We do it with every single customer because we take the holiday season seriously. Winterland's flexible and willing to accommodate your ideas as a customer. If you don't see what you had in mind please feel free to contact us. If you can dream it Winterland Inc. can build it!!!! Let us assist with a custom design for the holiday season. we will be more than happy to help and answer questions all you have to do is contact us.
Lighting consumes over 20% of all the power used in the United States and incandescent lighting is becoming "banned" in many commercial applications and Canadian territories for use as holiday lighting and in new construction. That is why LED lights - the most efficient light source available to date - represent the greatest breakthrough in lighting technology since Edison's invention of the incandescent light bulb. LEDs are rapidly replacing incandescent and fluorescent lighting in a variety of functional applications including traffic lights, vehicle lights, industrial lighting, and emergency exit signs. LEDs are a low-maintenance, energy efficient solution for anyone looking for dynamic lighting displays. They are also versatile and can be used in many creative applications featuring a variety of brilliant colors and decorative styles to choose from. More reasons why LEDgen Lighting LEDs are the better choice for seasonal and decorative lighting:
50 Foot Animated Tree from LedGenLighting on Vimeo.
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a gift certificate to one of these stores for sharing this information. No further compensation will be received. All opinions stated are honest and my own
Christmas is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about decorating inside and out. When you are trying to find out where to buy, check out Winterland and LEDgen Lighting. You will be surprised at all they have to offer!


Lighting consumes over 20% of all the power used in the United States and incandescent lighting is becoming "banned" in many commercial applications and Canadian territories for use as holiday lighting and in new construction. That is why LED lights - the most efficient light source available to date - represent the greatest breakthrough in lighting technology since Edison's invention of the incandescent light bulb. LEDs are rapidly replacing incandescent and fluorescent lighting in a variety of functional applications including traffic lights, vehicle lights, industrial lighting, and emergency exit signs. LEDs are a low-maintenance, energy efficient solution for anyone looking for dynamic lighting displays. They are also versatile and can be used in many creative applications featuring a variety of brilliant colors and decorative styles to choose from. More reasons why LEDgen Lighting LEDs are the better choice for seasonal and decorative lighting:
50 Foot Animated Tree from LedGenLighting on Vimeo.
Free Shipping on your order this holiday season at Winterland or LEDgen Lighting Holiday Stores. Use code GUIDE
http://usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?regionid=75&bid=11834&dealid=1795
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a gift certificate to one of these stores for sharing this information. No further compensation will be received. All opinions stated are honest and my own
Thursday, November 6, 2014
BEETHOVEN’S TREASURE TAIL Review
Disclosure: Shelly's Bits & Pieces received a complimentary copy of this movie in a Blu-Ray combo pack to facilitate our honest review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions stated are those of the Shelly's Bits & Pieces family!
Ever since the first Beethoven movie hit the movie screen in 1992, I have enjoyed watching this hugely huggable dog cause chaos. My Kat has grown up watching the movies, and now we are able to share them with the youngest kids. Recently, we were offered the opportunity to review the newest Beethoven movie, Beethoven's Treasure Tail. We sat down as a family and laughed together at the craziness that this lovable St. Bernard digs up.
About the movie:
Get ready to howl with laughter in this all-new family comedy starring America’s favorite St. Bernard, the one and only Beethoven! After a doggone disaster of a movie shoot, the big-hearted pooch and his trainer, Eddie (Jonathan Silverman, Beethoven’s Big Break), are heading home when they get stranded in a small coastal village. When Beethoven befriends a local boy (Bretton Manley, Ted), he helps him find a pirate map to lost treasure and together they em-bark on an adventure that brings the whole town together. Co-starring Morgan Fairchild (Flamingo Road), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), it’s a heartwarming “tail” about finding fun wherever your nose leads you.
My entire family enjoyed the movie, from the oldest to the youngest, and including Chefy and me. It was a fun, wholesome family adventure that was fit for all to see. This movie has been lovingly added to our family DVD cabinet and will be enjoyed for years to come. If you are looking for a great family movie to consider this holiday season, give Beethoven's Treasure Tail a look!
Disclosure: I received this DVD free of charge to facilitate my honest review. No further compensation was received!
Ever since the first Beethoven movie hit the movie screen in 1992, I have enjoyed watching this hugely huggable dog cause chaos. My Kat has grown up watching the movies, and now we are able to share them with the youngest kids. Recently, we were offered the opportunity to review the newest Beethoven movie, Beethoven's Treasure Tail. We sat down as a family and laughed together at the craziness that this lovable St. Bernard digs up.
About the movie:
Get ready to howl with laughter in this all-new family comedy starring America’s favorite St. Bernard, the one and only Beethoven! After a doggone disaster of a movie shoot, the big-hearted pooch and his trainer, Eddie (Jonathan Silverman, Beethoven’s Big Break), are heading home when they get stranded in a small coastal village. When Beethoven befriends a local boy (Bretton Manley, Ted), he helps him find a pirate map to lost treasure and together they em-bark on an adventure that brings the whole town together. Co-starring Morgan Fairchild (Flamingo Road), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), it’s a heartwarming “tail” about finding fun wherever your nose leads you.
My entire family enjoyed the movie, from the oldest to the youngest, and including Chefy and me. It was a fun, wholesome family adventure that was fit for all to see. This movie has been lovingly added to our family DVD cabinet and will be enjoyed for years to come. If you are looking for a great family movie to consider this holiday season, give Beethoven's Treasure Tail a look!
Disclosure: I received this DVD free of charge to facilitate my honest review. No further compensation was received!
Monday, November 3, 2014
A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas book review and giveaway
"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”
About the book:
Discover how to live out a sacred marriage. You believe your marriage has eternal purposes. you long for it to reach beyond your home and encourage others. But what does it look like to have a spiritually intentional relationship in the midst of dirty dishes, work deadlines, and car pools? In Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas showed us that God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy. Now, in A Lifelong Love, Thomas gives us the practical tools to craft our marriages into inspiring relationships that breathe spiritual life to others. Whatever season of marriage you are in, A Lifelong Love gives your the practical help you need to infuse your marriage with a spiritual passion that will not only change you but will change the world around you.

About the author:
Gary Thomas is writer-in-residence at Second Baptist Church in Houston, a frequent guest on Focus on the Family and FamilyLife Today radio, and a popular speaker. His award-winning books, including The Sacred Search, have been translated into over a dozen languages and together have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Thomas and his wife have been married thirty years and have three children.
Official Website: www.alifelonglove.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorGaryThomas
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyLthomas
My thoughts:
Marriage is so much more than just staying together. It is about love and commitment, respect, give and take and more. I believe that marriage is made by God and is HOLY. We need to grow together in our faith and in our knowledge of God to strengthen our marriage. This book reminded me to think about the fact that my spouse is a child of God, not just my husband. Each chapter of the book has questions for you to think about. It is thought provoking. I have added this to our family library and I feel it is a good book for married couples to read.
Would you like to read A Lifelong Love? I have graciously been allowed to giveaway a copy of Gary Thomas’ A Lifelong Love. You can enter on the simple rafflecopter form below. Giveaway ends 11/13. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Good luck!
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Orkin "Mouse in a House" Game & Giveaway
Disclosure: I will be receiving one of these blankets as a thank you for posting this. No monetary compensation will be received. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. Each household is only eligible to win One Orkin #MouseInAHouse Cozy Fleece Winter Blankets via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
Fall has arrived, and cooler weather has come with it. Whether or not you know it, your warm house is an open invitation to unwanted guests looking for a cozy winter vacation: rodents. Each fall, rodents migrate from their outdoor “summer home” to the warmth, food and shelter of their “winter timeshare” – your house!
Being human has its perks, like having a cozy house to enjoy during the winter, but imagine having to survive as a mouse? Try your luck by playing “Mouse in a House” – a choose-your-own-adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a rodent looking to survive the upcoming harsh winter season – try your best to stay alive and see how long you last!
Orkin uses the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that's right for your home. To learn more about pest control grounded in science or to schedule an inspection, visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN®.
Orkin Pest Control Facebook Page: facebook.com/OrkinPestControl
Ask The Orkin Man® Twitter Page: twitter.com/AskTheOrkinMan
Orkin YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/OrkinVideo
~~~~~~~~~~GIVEAWAY~~~~~~~~~~
One lucky Shelly's Bits & Pieces reader will receive an official Orkin #MouseInAHouse Cozy Fleece Winter Blanket (4'x6')! Enter through the Rafflecopter form below.
Fall has arrived, and cooler weather has come with it. Whether or not you know it, your warm house is an open invitation to unwanted guests looking for a cozy winter vacation: rodents. Each fall, rodents migrate from their outdoor “summer home” to the warmth, food and shelter of their “winter timeshare” – your house!
Being human has its perks, like having a cozy house to enjoy during the winter, but imagine having to survive as a mouse? Try your luck by playing “Mouse in a House” – a choose-your-own-adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a rodent looking to survive the upcoming harsh winter season – try your best to stay alive and see how long you last!
Orkin uses the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that's right for your home. To learn more about pest control grounded in science or to schedule an inspection, visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN®.
Orkin Pest Control Facebook Page: facebook.com/OrkinPestControl
Ask The Orkin Man® Twitter Page: twitter.com/AskTheOrkinMan
Orkin YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/OrkinVideo
~~~~~~~~~~GIVEAWAY~~~~~~~~~~
One lucky Shelly's Bits & Pieces reader will receive an official Orkin #MouseInAHouse Cozy Fleece Winter Blanket (4'x6')! Enter through the Rafflecopter form below.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Into the Woods - Coming to theaters December 25th! - New Featurette
Disclosure: Non-Compensated post. Just wanted to share.
“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy), all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch (Meryl Streep), who has put a curse on them.
Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by John DeLuca, Marshall, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters December 25, 2014.
Starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine, “Into the Woods” is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch who has put a curse on them.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Nature Made Children’s Vitamins Review
Disclosure: I received a sample of Nature Made Children’s Vitamins for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.
Raising healthy, happy, active kids is very important to me. When Kat started feeling a little run down, I spoke to her pediatrician to find out what she thought. She suggested that I encourage Kat to start taking her vitamins again. Since I try to make sure that my family eats healthy meals and snacks, I had no idea that she might have a vitamin deficiency, but she did. After taking her vitamins daily, she has felt much better and has more energy than ever.
We were offered the opportunity to review Nature Made Kids First Vitamins and I was thrilled! The kids had asked for some new vitamins and they were very happy to try out the gummies. The Nature Made Kids First Gummies are made with all natural fruit flavors and are get their color from natural sources! They have NO synthetic dyes, NO preservatives, NO yeast, and they are Gluten Free. The flavors are very kid friendly and include orange, cherry, and mixed berry! These vitamins were created for kids ages 4-18. The Nature Made Kids First Gummies are available in four varieties, Multivitamin, Multivitamin with Omega-3, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
If your kids don't like gummies, you can always try the Nature Made Kids First KidMelts. No water is needed to take these vitamins, because they melt in your mouth. The newest member of our household, Bae, actually prefers the KidMelts, and says they have a nice taste! The KidMelts are available in two varieties, Multivitamin, which provides 12 essential nutrients for daily nutritional support, and Calcium + Vitamin D3 to support healthy bone development! They are made with NO artificial flavors, NO preservatives, NO yeast, NO sugar, and NO calories. Just like their gummy counterparts, they also get their color from natural sources!
You can purchase your Nature Made Kids First vitamins at Target!
Disclosure: I received a sample of Nature Made Children’s Vitamins for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.
Raising healthy, happy, active kids is very important to me. When Kat started feeling a little run down, I spoke to her pediatrician to find out what she thought. She suggested that I encourage Kat to start taking her vitamins again. Since I try to make sure that my family eats healthy meals and snacks, I had no idea that she might have a vitamin deficiency, but she did. After taking her vitamins daily, she has felt much better and has more energy than ever.
We were offered the opportunity to review Nature Made Kids First Vitamins and I was thrilled! The kids had asked for some new vitamins and they were very happy to try out the gummies. The Nature Made Kids First Gummies are made with all natural fruit flavors and are get their color from natural sources! They have NO synthetic dyes, NO preservatives, NO yeast, and they are Gluten Free. The flavors are very kid friendly and include orange, cherry, and mixed berry! These vitamins were created for kids ages 4-18. The Nature Made Kids First Gummies are available in four varieties, Multivitamin, Multivitamin with Omega-3, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
If your kids don't like gummies, you can always try the Nature Made Kids First KidMelts. No water is needed to take these vitamins, because they melt in your mouth. The newest member of our household, Bae, actually prefers the KidMelts, and says they have a nice taste! The KidMelts are available in two varieties, Multivitamin, which provides 12 essential nutrients for daily nutritional support, and Calcium + Vitamin D3 to support healthy bone development! They are made with NO artificial flavors, NO preservatives, NO yeast, NO sugar, and NO calories. Just like their gummy counterparts, they also get their color from natural sources!
You can purchase your Nature Made Kids First vitamins at Target!
Disclosure: I received a sample of Nature Made Children’s Vitamins for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Hardest Peace by Kara Tippetts - Review & Giveaway
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
About the book:
Kara Tippetts knows the ordinary days of mothering four kids, the joy of watching her children grow…and the devastating reality of stage-IV cancer.
In The Hardest Peace, Kara invites readers to see the grace of the everyday in all seasons of life and to live well even when the living is hard. This book is an invitation to join her in moving away from fear and control and toward peace and grace. Just as the thousands of people who read her blog know, Tippetts explores the hardest questions of life with rare beauty and honesty. Most of all, she draws them back to the God who is present, in the ordinary and the suffering, and shapes every life into the best story of all.
About Kara:
Kara Tippetts and her husband, Jason, have four children and are planting a church in Colorado Springs, CO. Cancer is only part of Kara’s story. Her real fight is to truly live while facing a crushing reality. She blogs faithfully at mundanefaithfulness.com.
Follow her on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tippetts
Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_to_many
My Thoughts:
I was initially hesitant on reading this book. I lost my favorite aunt to breast cancer during my senior year in high school, and then when I was in my 20s, my grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. By the grace of God, Grandma survived. All our lives were changed forever though.
This book is not just "another cancer book." Kara has shown grace far beyond my comprehension. She shares her journey with us and she has shown that underneath all the bad, you need to value all the good. Take advantage of every moment with your family and love them. She was going through a serious life-changing event, and she could have just shut down and blamed God. Instead, she found a way to not only keep on going, but to truly live while dying.
This book brought me to tears more than once, and it opened my eyes to a lot of things. I need to stop worrying about tomorrow and to enjoy and be thankful for today. No one is promised tomorrow, and it is only by the grace of God that we have today. God is truly in this book, and it is a blessing.
Want a chance to read it for yourself? Flyby Promotions has generously provided a copy of Kara Tippetts' book The Hardest Peace for you to WIN! Simply enter on the Rafflecopter form below and this book could be yours!
About the book:
Kara Tippetts knows the ordinary days of mothering four kids, the joy of watching her children grow…and the devastating reality of stage-IV cancer.
In The Hardest Peace, Kara invites readers to see the grace of the everyday in all seasons of life and to live well even when the living is hard. This book is an invitation to join her in moving away from fear and control and toward peace and grace. Just as the thousands of people who read her blog know, Tippetts explores the hardest questions of life with rare beauty and honesty. Most of all, she draws them back to the God who is present, in the ordinary and the suffering, and shapes every life into the best story of all.
About Kara:
Kara Tippetts and her husband, Jason, have four children and are planting a church in Colorado Springs, CO. Cancer is only part of Kara’s story. Her real fight is to truly live while facing a crushing reality. She blogs faithfully at mundanefaithfulness.com.
Follow her on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tippetts
Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_to_many
My Thoughts:
I was initially hesitant on reading this book. I lost my favorite aunt to breast cancer during my senior year in high school, and then when I was in my 20s, my grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. By the grace of God, Grandma survived. All our lives were changed forever though.
This book is not just "another cancer book." Kara has shown grace far beyond my comprehension. She shares her journey with us and she has shown that underneath all the bad, you need to value all the good. Take advantage of every moment with your family and love them. She was going through a serious life-changing event, and she could have just shut down and blamed God. Instead, she found a way to not only keep on going, but to truly live while dying.
This book brought me to tears more than once, and it opened my eyes to a lot of things. I need to stop worrying about tomorrow and to enjoy and be thankful for today. No one is promised tomorrow, and it is only by the grace of God that we have today. God is truly in this book, and it is a blessing.
Want a chance to read it for yourself? Flyby Promotions has generously provided a copy of Kara Tippetts' book The Hardest Peace for you to WIN! Simply enter on the Rafflecopter form below and this book could be yours!
Dream Team Pets - an innovative kid’s sleep aid
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of USFamilyGuide.com. I will be receiving a Dream Team Pet for posting. All thoughts and opinions are honest and are those of the Shelly's Bits & Pieces Family.
Dream Team Pets is much more than a bedtime toy-it's an innovative kid's sleep aid that helps end the bedtime battles of trying to keep your child in bed. Developed with the help of a pediatrician, Dream Team Pets bedtime routine empowers kids as they reward their Pet with stickers and a certificate for a good night's sleep. If the child wakes up from a nightmare, there are no hard feelings because the responsibility is on their Pet, but when they successfully sleep in their own bed, the kids feel a sense of accomplishment as they reward their Dream Team Pet. What makes this unique is that the kids think they are training their Pet, but really they are sleep training themselves!
Want to get a Dream Team Pet for your child? My Readers receive 30% Off Dream Team Pets with Promo Code: USFGUIDE. You can purchase it by clicking HERE!
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Dream Team Pets is much more than a bedtime toy-it's an innovative kid's sleep aid that helps end the bedtime battles of trying to keep your child in bed. Developed with the help of a pediatrician, Dream Team Pets bedtime routine empowers kids as they reward their Pet with stickers and a certificate for a good night's sleep. If the child wakes up from a nightmare, there are no hard feelings because the responsibility is on their Pet, but when they successfully sleep in their own bed, the kids feel a sense of accomplishment as they reward their Dream Team Pet. What makes this unique is that the kids think they are training their Pet, but really they are sleep training themselves!
Want to get a Dream Team Pet for your child? My Readers receive 30% Off Dream Team Pets with Promo Code: USFGUIDE. You can purchase it by clicking HERE!
Please follow Dream Team Pets:
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