Have you read this amazing book yet? Or, have you seen the movie? The Book Thief will be coming out on Blu-ray and DVD on March 11th. It is already available on Digital HD for those who like to have digital downloads. About The Book Thief Based on the beloved best-selling book comes an “extremely moving” story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. When her mother can no longer care for her, Liesel is adopted by a German couple. Although she … [Read more...]
My Daughter Loves Canada
We have traveled many times to British Columbia. We live only an hour from the border. My daughter LOVES Canada. Do you know why? She loves a kids television station up there called Tree House. And this station plays a cartoon that is up there in her top ten favorites: Toopy and Binoo. Have you heard of Toopy and Binoo? Toopy and Binoo™ is an animated series that follows the adventures of Toopy, a tall, funny and friendly mouse, and his best friend Binoo, a tiny, clever and lovable white … [Read more...]
We Got Rid of Cable Television
We made it back home from Baton Rouge this weekend. Whew! What a long travel day for us. We had a layover in Dallas for a couple hours. Thankfully, the DFW airport is very kid-friendly. But that four hour flight from Dallas with a 20 month old? MISERABLE. After the flight ended the folks around us commented on how well he did. Yes, but we had to work hard to keep him happy. After 9.5 hours of travel my husband and I were exhausted. {And we still live 1.5 hours from Sea-Tac Airport!} We came … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Coloring Page and DVD Giveaway
We've talked about my daughter's love of Strawberry Shortcake before. Honestly, I loved Strawberry Shortcake when I was younger too. I love that I can trust the content in this favorite well-loved cartoon series. We also like these free printable coloring pages. I can print out a coloring page and bring it in the car, to the doctor office, and to church and it gives my Princess something fun to do. In celebration of the newest Strawberry Shortcake DVD: Berry Big Help here is a free printable … [Read more...]
Free Minnie Mouse Printables!
Do you love free printables? I love printables. In fact, I have a Pinterest board full of printables to save. It is almost Valentine's Day and who doesn't love Minnie Mouse? Here's some free Minnie Mouse Printables for you: Click to download these Minnie-Rella activities. You will get a chore chart, puzzles, a cupcake recipe, and a clock craft all for free! Plus, just in time for Valentine’s Day a chance to win a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Inspired by the Cinderella Fairy Tale MICKEY MOUSE … [Read more...]
My Boy Loves Trucks!
My son absolutely loves trucks. He plays with them every day. We also watch monster trucks on YouTube together. A while back there was a free episode of The Adventures of Chuck & Friends on iTunes. I downloaded it knowing one day my Little Man would watch it. He LOVES that episode. So when a new Chuck & Friends DVD came out last month, I knew that this would be a great addition to our family entertainment collection of DVDs. For a boy who loves trucks these DVDs are essential and very … [Read more...]
Pain and Suffering? Where is God?
Who among us has not wondered where is God during the pain and suffering in our lives? I know that when my sister-in-law found out she had brain cancer, I wondered - "Why, God?". Or, when my other sister-in-law died too young from heart failure. I again asked God, "Why?" It is hard going through the trials in life, living a Christian walk, and then feeling like God is not with you. But He is friends, and this is exactly why Unstoppable is the a great DVD for all of us to watch. I think … [Read more...]
