Holiday Gift Guide Women's Giveaway

Welcome to our Holiday Gift Guide for Women Giveaway!  We have some great prizes one lucky winner will win through our a Rafflecopter giveaway entry form.

We were able to do product reviews on each of the giveaway prizes.
Blue Steel
Rada Knife Set and Cutting boards
Rada Soup Kit
Personalized Christmas Ornament

Starts November 8th, ends November 22nd.

Open to US/Canada residents only

Entrants must be 18 years or older.

Movie Review: White House Down

Details: During a special tour of the White House John Cale and his 11 year old daughter Emily experience something no one ever wants to experience.  An attack from paramilitary men on a mission.  Main actors include: Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Richard Jenkins, and Joey King.  2013 movie.

My Review: my husband and I waited until this came to the Redbox to watch.  And after seeing it, I can imagine how awesome the experience at a theater would have been, because this is one of the best movies we've seen this year.  The acting, the plot, the filming are truly well done.  Jamie Foxx was a complete surprise, he wasn't his normal comical self, instead very much formal, and serious.  The ideals his character upheld in his role as the US president were incredible.  This movie can help bring the US people together because of how personal everything felt, even though it was just a movie, and a screen play, and fake characters.  Channing Tatum was his normal super self in this movie as well, and played a little bit of Bruce Willis's Die Hard character running around trying to kill the bad guys to save his daughter.  But he played it well, I would think that Willis would be proud of Tatum's acting in this movie.  The actress who play Emily Cale was my favorite all around.  She was very brave, level headed in a time of crisis, and I really liked how she used tools she had to help her "father" save her.  Look for it on sale during Black Friday sales events!

Every time I watch movies that protray hard desicions that our government might possibly have to make one day, my heart goes out to them.  I pray that they will be strong, and that their families will be safe.  I can't imagine doing their jobs, or knowing what how hard that must be.  Good luck to all those who are serving out country and protecting us!

Pros: amazing movie, plot, screen play, and cast of actors and actresses

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumbs UP

 

Bilingual Children's book review

Details:  This book is in a series to help teach children either Spanish or English.  Specifically this is the third book.  With fun bright cartoon characters, easy simple words and easy simple phrases children will want to read these to help them learn a second language.  The website works along side the books with songs, word searches, audio books, games, puzzles and more.  Easy way to help your children become Bilingual between Spanish and English.  You can buy these for your kindle and tablets through amazon.

Disclaimer:  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

My Review:  The Book review: This is really cool.  This is the second book we've been able to test, try and review from this company.  My kids liked that it was actually a story this time, instead of just pictures with words that are more like flash cards in their minds.  They know the story of Cinderella, so that also helped a lot.  But because my kids are boys, they don't love it.  Again, a great book to use for anyone wanting to be bilingual, to learn English or to learn Spanish.  Teachers, parents, grandparents, and also home school parent's will enjoy using this book, and the whole series.  The last book in this series that I reviewed, the author commented that my review was short.  But when you are reviewing a short paged book there isn't a lot of content to review on.  In summary: this is a great book, and series in general.  I find that its helpful, captivating to read together as a family, or in groups of kids.  We look forwards to seeing more books we can use in our school.

The Website review: We love online resources, and helps, so having another one to add to our bookmarks is great!  My 6 year old loves the website.  He is so excited to learn Spanish in school.  The website is really user friendly, in fact it is even broken up into age groups: kindergarten, first grade all the way up to fifth grade.  As the teacher of a preschooler and a 1st grader I really love using the website games and tools along with the kindle (ebook) book.  Having different tools to help teach brings the love of teaching to the children better.  Its always more enjoyable to teach and learn if there are fun ways to do it.

Pros: fun, easy to use, simple to teach

Cons: none

My Rating: thumbs up for super cute, and fun!

28 Day Gratitude Challenge

Its November, and that means fall, beautiful colors on the trees, and Thanks Giving.  "The man who has nothing to be grateful for is a man who has fallen asleep in life." Jeffry R. Holland.  Life is so busy, life is so full of changes, falling asleep during life would be so awful to me.  I feel like all the good, all the joy, all the beauty in life would be gone.  Hope would no longer work.  So here's to being AWAKE during our life journey!  Here's to BEAUTY!  Here's to JOY!  Here's to HOPE!  We're starting a Month Long Gratitude Challenge to everyone.  Come join us one a day commenting with something you were grateful for that day.  Or write it in your journal or diary, for some may be very personal.

1. I am thankful for the trees that turn color in the fall.  After living in Utah for 3 years, where there are very few trees, and they don't really turn color in the fall, this is something I will never take for granted again.
2. I am thankful for family, who no matter who I am, what I am, what I do are there for me.  I am grateful for their love, support, understanding, and willingness to forgive easily.
3. I am grateful for friends who have loved me, supported me, and stuck with me through my mistakes, through my growing up, through my learning experiences.
4. I am thankful for my talents, for without them my life would not be busy, my life would not be fun, my life would not be beautiful.

Homeschool Co-Ops 101 and $25 Amazon GC giveaway

Essential co-op tools, tips, and options for today’s homeschool families. Thinking about joining or starting a homeschool co-op? Not sure if a co-op is a good fit? Homeschool Co-ops 101 weighs the pros, cons, and creative options available for today’s homeschool family.

• Section 1 includes essential, digestible info on co-op ingredients such as planning and organization, schedules, teaching, finances, and addressing conflict and burnout.
• Section 2 shares a sampling of co-op games and activities, and
• Section 3 contains five hands-on unit studies. These ready to use studies include lessons on Leonardo da Vinci, Birds of Prey, Public Speaking, Tall Tales, and Creative Writing, and are suitable for co-op or home use. This section also includes unit study guidelines that are easily customized to suit any topic.
• Section 4 offers suggested books, curriculum, and other resources.

Karen Lange has gathered insight from years of co-oping and now shares her own and others’ experiences in this valuable and encouraging handbook.

Homeschool Co-ops 101 is available at:

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~~~Barnes and Noble~~~

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About the Author Karen Lange, her husband, and three children were active in co-ops during their sixteen-year homeschool journey. Her experience includes serving as a local homeschool support group coordinator and consultant for a state homeschool network in New Jersey. Karen’s children have since graduated, and she is now a freelance writer and online writing instructor for homeschooled teens. You can connect with

Karen at her Blog, on Twitter, and Facebook.

Blog Tour Schedule

November 4 ~Ruth Schiffman, http://outonalimbshywritergoessocial.blogspot.com/ ~Robyn Campbell, http://robyn-campbell.blogspot.com/

November 5 ~Carol Alexander, http://lessonsfromthehomestead.com/blog/

~Diane Estrella, www.dianeestrella.com

November 6 ~Gena Mayo, ichoosejoy.org

~Marja Meijers, http://sacredsabbath.blogspot.com/

November 7 ~Sandie Crozek, http://chattycrone.blogspot.com/

~Melissa Brander, http://mkbrander.com/

~Cecelia Lester, http://quietspirit-followingmyking.blogspot.com/

November 8 ~Susan Reinhardt, http://www.susanjreinhardt.com/

~Cecelia Lester, http://quietspirit-followingmyking.blogspot.com/

November 10

~Laura V. Hilton, http://lighthouse-academy.blogspot.com/

~Melissa & Tiffany, http://www.homegrownfamilies.net

~Janette Dolores, http://janettedolores.blogspot.com

November 11 ~Susan Sundwall, www.sundwallsays.blogspot.com

~Michelle Isenhoff, http://www.michelleisenhoff.com/wp

November 12 ~Carol Alexander, http://lessonsfromthehomestead.com/blog/

~Jeanette Levellie, http://www.jeanettelevellie.com/

November 13 ~Susanne Dietze, http://susannedietze.blogspot.com/ ~Sherryl Wilson, simplysherryl.com

~Anne Payne, duhpaynes.blogspot.com

November 14 ~Rhonda Schrock, http://www.rhondaschrock.com/rhondas_blog/ ~Abi Buening, http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/

~Amber Schamel, http://www.amberschamel.com/history-blog.html

~Renee, motherdaughterbookreviews.com

November 15 ~Crystal King, http://asimpleheartforhome.blogspot.com/ ~Barb Winters, inthemidstof.wordpress.com/

~Tyrean Martinson, http://tyreanswritingspot.blogspot.com/

November 16

~Julie, soaringeagle8.blogspot.com

~Sarah, myjoyfilledlife.com

November 17 ~Amada Chavez, ascphotosanddesigns.blogspot.com

~Cindi Clubbs, http://ccclubbs.com/

~Rebecca Boerner, http://ohiohomeschool.blogspot.com/

November 18

~Carlene Havel, https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6440085.Carlene_Havel/blog

~Cindy Loven, http://cindylovenreviews.blogspot.com

November 19

~Karen Loethen, http://taytayhser.blogspot.com.au/

~Amy Smith, myseasonsofopportunities.blogspot.com/

November 20

~Darlene Arroyo-Lozada, http://lovebookslozada.blogspot.com/

November 22

~Sarah Bailey, http://growingforchrist.wordpress.com

~Elizabeth Carr,  http://momsthumb.blogspot.com/

December 2

~Jennifer Shirk, http://jennifershirk.blogspot.com/

~Ticia M., http://adventuresinmommydom.org/

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My Review Place your review here or remove this section. The Giveaway Open to US addresses only. One person will receive a $25 Amazon GC and a copy of Homeschool Co-ops 101. Please use the Rafflecopter below to be entered: a Rafflecopter giveaway The winner will be chosen from those entries and announced December 5, 2013. Good luck!

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code. Winning entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced here as well as e-mailed, and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Diane at That’s What I’m Here For… and sponsored by the author, Karen Lange. The author provided me with a free copy of Homeschool Co-ops 101 to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a giveaway in return for the free book.VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Soda Stream Giveaway

Hosted by:  Momma Lew's Blog 

Co-Hosted by: This & That With Olivia  

Sponsored by:  SodaStream

A special thank you to all of the great bloggers participating in this giveaway!

The SodaStream has quickly become a family favorite!  Read Momma Lew's review here to find out more about how the SodaStream can save you money, time and the earth!

A SodaStream Home Soda Maker makes a great holiday gift!   

SodaStream would like to give one lucky reader a Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit (valued at $99.95)!  Giveaway package includes:

• Fountain Jet - Winner's Choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white) 
• 1 carbonating bottle, reusable up to 3 years 
• Reusable Carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
• Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors 
• 3 full-sized flavors of the winner's choice

To enter, follow the steps in the rafflecopter below.  The giveaway is open to US residents, 18+.  One entry per household.  Begins 11/4 and ends 11/18 at 11:59pm EST.  Thank you for entering! 

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Good luck! 

Disclosure: Momma Lew's Blog received a SodaStream for review and all opinions are 100% her own and were not influenced in any way.  All participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment, which is the sponsor's responsibility.  Social media networks are not affiliated with this giveaway. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Disney Infinity Wii Giveaway

It is time to officially kick off Momma Lew's 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!  The first Giveaway in this month long series is a Disney Infinity Wii Starter Pack!  

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Hosted by: Momma Lew's Blog 

A special thank you to our Co-Hosts:  It's Peachy Keen, Barbara's Beat, The Squishable Baby, Fun With Four, and The World of Contest Patti, 

And to all of our participating bloggers!  

Disney Infinity is one of the holiday season's hottest video games!  Disney Infinity figures are compatible with all Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Wii U consoles.  Disney Infinity gives you the complete freedom to create a world straight from your imagination!  To find out more about how Disney Infinity works check out Momma Lew's complete review.  

One lucky reader will win their own Disney Infinity Wii Starter Pack (ARV: $74.99)!  Giveaway is open to US residents, 18+.  Begins November 1st and ends November 15 at 11:59pm EST.  One entry per household.  To enter, follow the steps on the rafflecopter below. 

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Thank you for entering & good luck! 

Disclosure: Momma Lew's Blog received a Disney Infinity for review and all opinions are 100% her own and were not influenced in any way.  All participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.   Social media networks are not affiliated with this giveaway. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.