Already time to wrap up the month of November. I'll finish it up with a catch up on my list of thanks for the last 4 days.
Day 27 - I'm thankful for a warm house during such cold temperatures, when I know that so many don't have this luxury.
Day 28 - I'm thankful for a day set aside to remember all of our blessings, big and small.
Day 29 - I'm thankful for a day to recover and rest from a busy day of cooking and cleaning, and anticipate the coming holiday season.
Day 30 - I'm thankful for my family. They are forgiving, and long suffering. They are my biggest cheerleaders, and fun to be with. They know me better than anyone else, with my many faults and weaknesses, and still, they love me.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Friday, November 29, 2013
Lilla Rose - Holiday Sale!
just wanted to make you all aware of a great sale that Lilla Rose is having for Black Friday. It goes from Friday, November 29, 2013 through Saturday, November 30, 2013. You'll find beautiful hair clips for up to 50 percent off! These are great stocking stuffers, and I'm on my over to the site to see which ones I'm getting for my little fashionistas.
Bonus: Free shipping on all orders over $50.00! Happy Shopping!
Lilla Rose
Lilla Rose Flexi Clips - A Review
Some women have a gift for beauty. They just seem to have a natural flair for always looking put together. They know how to style their hair beautifully, dress in the latest fashions, and carry themselves with style.
Guess what? I am not, nor have I ever been, one of these kind of ladies. No matter what I select when I shop, I still feel frumpy. I'm not any better with hair. I do the best that I can , but it's an effort.
I was blessed to have two daughters. I am not one of those moms who can do her child's hair up in an adorable French braid, or fancy flippy do's, pony tails are about as adventuresome as I get. When I had to put my eldest's up in a bun for her latest dance recital, it nearly gave me heart palpitations.
Now, my daughters are very different. One is just like me, she is pretty much a no frills, "I wanna be comfortable, so don't really care too much about fashion". The other is definitiely a fashionista. She loves color, fashion, and is always changing up her hair style, often several times a day. She has inspired me to at least attempt to learn a few ways to style her up.
In this pursuit of beautification, I was thrilled to have a chance to review an extra small Flexi Clip from Lilla Rose, and see if it made hair styling as easy and fun as I 've seen it advertised.
When we received our pretty little clip, my stylish sweetie was eager to try it out. They come in a variety of sizes, six to be exact, from mini all the way up to extra large. You'll find convenient sizing tips on the website . They offer a great video for this very purpose, and show a variety of examples, hair textures and types. After watching it, we determined that the extra small would be what we needed.
There are so many beautiful clips to choose from, with selections for every season. We spent a long time browsing, and oohing and aahhing, over all of them. Makes me wish I had longer hair, but I will style vicariously through my girlie girl.
Then it was on to the actual fitting of our clip. It's all one piece. All you need to do is pull back a section of hair, position the clip around it, and then clip the Flexi on. It has several notches on the back to help you achieve the most secure fit. Easy, even for me!
So what do we think? We both like it a lot and are pleased. Little girlie has already selected a few more for her wish list. It's a really nice product, and we are new fans. Your little girls, and you grown up girls too will like them too! Try one, and we bet you'll recommend them as well :)
Lilla Rose
Flexi Extra Small - Celtic Knot Gold
Price: $14.95
Disclaimer: I received a free Flexi Clip in exchange for my honest review of it on my blog, with no additional compensation.
Guess what? I am not, nor have I ever been, one of these kind of ladies. No matter what I select when I shop, I still feel frumpy. I'm not any better with hair. I do the best that I can , but it's an effort.
I was blessed to have two daughters. I am not one of those moms who can do her child's hair up in an adorable French braid, or fancy flippy do's, pony tails are about as adventuresome as I get. When I had to put my eldest's up in a bun for her latest dance recital, it nearly gave me heart palpitations.
Now, my daughters are very different. One is just like me, she is pretty much a no frills, "I wanna be comfortable, so don't really care too much about fashion". The other is definitiely a fashionista. She loves color, fashion, and is always changing up her hair style, often several times a day. She has inspired me to at least attempt to learn a few ways to style her up.
In this pursuit of beautification, I was thrilled to have a chance to review an extra small Flexi Clip from Lilla Rose, and see if it made hair styling as easy and fun as I 've seen it advertised.
When we received our pretty little clip, my stylish sweetie was eager to try it out. They come in a variety of sizes, six to be exact, from mini all the way up to extra large. You'll find convenient sizing tips on the website . They offer a great video for this very purpose, and show a variety of examples, hair textures and types. After watching it, we determined that the extra small would be what we needed.
There are so many beautiful clips to choose from, with selections for every season. We spent a long time browsing, and oohing and aahhing, over all of them. Makes me wish I had longer hair, but I will style vicariously through my girlie girl.
Then it was on to the actual fitting of our clip. It's all one piece. All you need to do is pull back a section of hair, position the clip around it, and then clip the Flexi on. It has several notches on the back to help you achieve the most secure fit. Easy, even for me!
So what do we think? We both like it a lot and are pleased. Little girlie has already selected a few more for her wish list. It's a really nice product, and we are new fans. Your little girls, and you grown up girls too will like them too! Try one, and we bet you'll recommend them as well :)
Lilla Rose
Flexi Extra Small - Celtic Knot Gold
Price: $14.95
Disclaimer: I received a free Flexi Clip in exchange for my honest review of it on my blog, with no additional compensation.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
November Thanks - Days 25-26
Boy, I seem to keep missing my days here! Time to get going before I get further behind!
Day 25 - I am thankful that God's kindness leads to repentance. He doesn't treat me as I so very often treat others. This is to my shame. I want to condemn and criticize. God does not do that. He does, however, give me enough rope to get myself completely entangled. And in that, He is stripping away the traits and habits that are displeasing and dishonor Him. He softens the heart. And I'm so grateful that He cares enough to want my best, and not allow me to stay in this state. The sanctification continues.
Day 26 - I am thankful for my husband and kids who get so jazzed about surprising me, and making me feel loved and special. They are quick with words of encouragement and affection. They are very special blessings.
Day 25 - I am thankful that God's kindness leads to repentance. He doesn't treat me as I so very often treat others. This is to my shame. I want to condemn and criticize. God does not do that. He does, however, give me enough rope to get myself completely entangled. And in that, He is stripping away the traits and habits that are displeasing and dishonor Him. He softens the heart. And I'm so grateful that He cares enough to want my best, and not allow me to stay in this state. The sanctification continues.
Day 26 - I am thankful for my husband and kids who get so jazzed about surprising me, and making me feel loved and special. They are quick with words of encouragement and affection. They are very special blessings.
Monday, November 25, 2013
The First Christmas Night - A Review
The First Christmas Night
Written by: Keith Christopher
Illustrated by: Christine Kornacki
Publisher: Ideals Books
Hardcover: 32 Pages
Ages: 4-8 yrs.
$16.99
About the book:
The First Christmas Night is a beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus on that joyous night in Bethlehem so long ago. The poem begins with the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and winds through Christ's birth, the angels' appearance to the shepherds, and the visit by the Wise Men. The simple yet elegant verses will appeal to little ones and are accompanied by the rich acrylic illustrations.
'Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town
not a creature was stirring-there was not a sound.
The moon shining bright in the heavens so high
gave the look of midday to the Bethlehem sky.
The animals were nestled in warm, cozy places
with looks of contentment on each of their faces.
About the author:
Keith Christopher is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, and educator, and he has served as editor and producer for several major music publishers. In addition to writing and studio producing, Keith served on the faculty at the Blair School of Music of Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee, with his wife and two children.
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Buy! Ideals Website: http://www.idealsbooks.com/First-Christmas-Night-Keith-Christopher/dp/0824956532
It's always a wonderful treat to receive a book in the mail to review, and then discover that it's a hardcover! The First Christmas Night is a lovely, richly illustrated children's book that is a perfect read now that we're on the cusp of the Christmas season. I was struck by the beautiful blue's that are used in many of the illustrations. The color is all the more dramatic as it is naturally, portrayed at night. Illustrator Christine Kornacki paints a striking contrast of the light in the stable against the dark night. The tiniest of detail is intricately done, yet the portraits as a whole have a softness to them. It's easy to forget that you're looking at drawings, and not actual photos. What an amazing talent.
The story is in poem form, actually modeled after "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The text on each page is short, a paragraph per page. It takes the reader through Mary and Joseph's journey into Bethlehem, the angels visiting the shepherds, the birth of Jesus, and the Wise Men's visit.
We used this as a fun family read aloud, although my 8 year old took a quick preview, as she simply could not wait for everyone to gather. She figured that she could give me her personal opinion of the story for the purpose of my review ;) Her words (mostly).
The book is perfect for this, and what is really great about this book, is that the length of the story fits a squirmy toddler's attention span in a most delightful way. It's just enough to keep her interested, and, paired with those gorgeous pictures, make for an enjoyable, and meaningful, family read that spans a wide range of ages.
The last page of the book is the biblical story of Christmas, right from Scripture, and is, in my opinion, a nice way to finish.
We highly recommend this title, which can become a new and special part of your family's Christmas celebration for years to come. Really, get a copy!
Wouldn't this be a perfect gift for Christmas this year? How would you like to get a copy of this book for your child just in time for the holidays? Simply follow me here, leave me a comment with your email address (so I can contact you if you are selected), and please share this giveaway :) This giveaway begins Monday, November 25, 2013, through Friday, November 29, 2013.
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
November Thanks - Days 23-24
Moving on to Day 23 already, and I'm thankful to have my husband home from a business trip. It's always good to be back together again. I always feel like half of me is missing when he's away. My kids feel the same way. Good to have quiet, routine days of our family life together.
Day 24 - I think that I mentioned this earlier, but I'm thankful for my church. The truth is preached unashamedly, and I always leave feeling challenged in my walk with God.
Day 24 - I think that I mentioned this earlier, but I'm thankful for my church. The truth is preached unashamedly, and I always leave feeling challenged in my walk with God.
Friday, November 22, 2013
November Thanks - Day 22
Day 22 already. Wow , this month is flying by.
Well, today I am thankful for my husband. I am thankful that he is dedicated to caring for our family, working hard for our family, and making sure that we have all that we need. He's a good man, and willing to put up with me ;)
Well, today I am thankful for my husband. I am thankful that he is dedicated to caring for our family, working hard for our family, and making sure that we have all that we need. He's a good man, and willing to put up with me ;)
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