I installed Photoshop Elements onto my laptop and I am having such fun. My Princess and I made cupcakes again this last week for church potluck - just a simple cake box and tub or frosting but I decided to make some cupcake toppers. I searched my favorite site for crafty ideas - Pinterest - but could not find the ones I wanted for church. I wanted ones with Bible verses. So I opened my Photoshop Elements program and made 2x2 inch cupcake toppers. I then put them on a 8.5x11 inch file and here … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Movie: Abel’s Field
Yes, I am a sucker for a faith filled, family friendly movie. You know that already. A new one just came out on January 22nd - Abel's Field, and it's one you'll love. About Abel's Field Left motherless by tragedy and abandoned by his father, high school senior Seth McArdle faces enormous pressure as he strives to support his little sisters. At school, he endures the daily bullying of the football team. But fighting back only finds him singled out for punishment and assigned to an … [Read more...]
Stressed Less Living by Tracie Miles Review
I get stressed out easily. I am working on it. It is a slow process. Stressed-Less Living by Tracie Miles is a timely book. With the New Year upon us (wow! how quickly time flies) and many of us wanting to improve our lives with real resolutions, I think that Stressed-less Living is vital for today. About Stressed-less Living Stress has become a universal epidemic waging war against the hearts of women and men everywhere. Women who wake up every morning to face the stressors in their … [Read more...]
The Heart of Christmas: An Inspiring Holiday Movie
One of my favorite things (one of many, I must say) about the holiday season is an inspiring holiday movie. I love Christmas movies. I have a few favorites that I watch each year and I am happy to add to the holiday movie collection with quality family movies. The Heart of Christmas is one of those movies that will now be on my list each year. About The Heart of Christmas Based on a true story that gained national attention, the film tells the story of Austin and Julie Locke, who are … [Read more...]
Love’s Christmas Journey DVD
Can you believe that Christmas is only 52 days away? One of my favorite things about Christmas is the holiday movies! There are certain movies that I must watch every year. You have seen reviews and giveaways on my blog before about the Love Comes Softly series. Here is another great DVD to add to your collection: Love's Christmas Journey. About Love's Christmas Journey Just in time for the holiday season, Hallmark Channel’s captivating saga returns with another touching film based on … [Read more...]
Christmas Book for Children: The Sparkle Box
Christmas will be here before you know it! I have the PERFECT book for your kids for Christmas too. The Sparkle Box by Jill Hardie from Ideals Publications. If you want a book that will teach children what Christmas really should mean then this book must be in your TBR pile. About The Sparkle Box Here is the touching story of a young boy who unknowingly participates in a powerful new Christmas tradition: honoring Jesus on His birthday by giving to others. Sam is so excited … [Read more...]
Family Travel to Indiana
Let me just say, traveling with 2 kids is a bit more difficult than traveling with one. This is our first seminar with our Little Man. At four months of age, he didn't do too bad. I just forgot how you must constantly keep a baby occupied on an airplane so they are quiet. I got used to my Princess being such a good traveler. So when you travel to Indiana, a mommy just can't watch the movie and ignore the baby... All 3 in my family have a virus too! Yep, we are that family. You know the one: 2 … [Read more...]
