New Year New Memories (discount included)

   It's a new year almost (few hours left to go).  What are your plans?  Do you start in January to save for a winter vacation?  Do you plan activities and trips within a few months out?  Well it is never to early to look into how to make memories with your family.  Start planning your family fun with a trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters!

  With a 14 day advance purchase you can save 25% with code FUNFAM!  Do you know what that means? Plan a day out with your family! Save money. Make memories.  Enjoy your time!

  I have not been to a show in years and am looking forward to taking my youngest kids to their first game.  I know they will keep their eyes glued as they watch players do their dribble tricks, spin a ball on their finger and harass those refs!

  When is the last time you saw the Globetrotters?  Will this be the first time you have seen them?  Do you go every year?

   Either way let a trip to this event be included in your memories for the 2020 year!  Click here to save NOW!

    As always only sharing my opinions and comments. Said comments and opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

I am Brave ( book review and giveaway)

  I appreciate a good, motivating book for myself.  One I can look at for inspiration, answers and even jot notes in.  A book I can come back to and see how I have grown as a person and grown in my faith.  I was extremely excited to be given the opportunity to provide my daughter with an age appropriate book offering her the same opportunity.

  I am Brave by Thomas Nelson is a book geared to 8-12 year old girls.  Its a great book that helps girls growing in their faith and following God.  This book encourages the reader with various prompts to include questions and quizzes.  A little food for thought in determining a better situation, another perspective or an end result of FUN.

  There is a Brave Girl series which I was only aware of after this book but, all the girls are introduced in this book and a picture of them on each page.  After reading about all of them you feel a little more connected and familiar with the characters as they grace the pages throughout the book.

  My daughter found this book to be a great addition to her book collection.  She is able to read and follow the directions.  She is leaving her mark on the pages as she answers them according to her at the present time.  It will be fun to look back on when shes older.

 The pages also contain verses and prayers and she is able to reflect on this during her day.  This book provides her with a window of positive reinforcement!

  This book is available for purchase on Amazon here.  Perfect for a holiday gift, birthday or just because!

 Of course purchasing the book is a given after you have tried your luck with the giveaway here!  If you win just think of it as 2 for the price of 1!

  I was provided this book complimentary for review purposes but all opinions and comments are my own.

52 Uncommon Family Adventures and a giveaway

    Where is adventure?

   Once you have kids keeping them happy and entertained is part of life.  At least until they get older and think your not cool anymore or find ways to entertain their selves.

  I can't keep mine entertained everyday.  Some days I run out of time or fall short of what I really wanted to achieve for the day.  52 Uncommon Family Adventures by Randy Southern makes my idea planning so much easier.

   This book has exactly 52 adventures to tackle or complete with your family.  The adventures already planned and that's half the battle.

 In the book each adventure has a key.  You will know the time frame, cost, location and love language associated.  Love language is different for everyone and the sooner you know what works for your family and close friends the easier all adventures will be to pull off.

  The adventures range from easy such as writing and passing out thank you cards to more intricate ones like the adventure called Something Old.  In Something Old the family tries to recreate an old photo to include: hair and clothes style!

  One of the benefits of this book is also the ease of reading it. 

My daughter enjoyed looking up adventures and planning for our future entertainment!


  We have enjoyed hide and seek so far

as well as pillow fighting!

Each planned adventure includes instructions on how to get ready, the directions specific to that adventure, a time to engage more with specific question and answers providing more thought into the adventure, a devotions section pertaining to a bible story and relatable adventure and lastly language of the day aiming specifically for someone who could appreciate the end result of the adventure more.

Now that you know the ins and outs of this book enter the giveaway here!  Of course your super excited about getting busy with your family right away so pick up your copy here!

I am grateful and thankful to have been given this book for review purposes.  Its a great addition to my home library and its a book we will be able to pick up years from now and continue to appreciate it.  All opinions and comments are based solely on my own experiences.

The Tiny Truths (book review and giveaway)

  Once upon a time there was a story.  A story that is not easy to read as a child but, just as important and holds great stories and words of wisdom that a child too should read and hear about.  The Tiny Truths by Joanna Rivard and Tim Penner is that such book. 

 This book is an easy to read condensed bible for kids.  It offers great and fun illustrations as well as stories we grew up listening to as a child.  This book is over 200 pages in length but includes the Old and New Testament.

What was your favorite story as a child?  

The snake and the apple?

The ark?

How big was that fish?

The story of Jesus?

All these stories and more are included in this illustrated bible.  The pictures are so fun and inviting for children.  This bible was an easy read for my child.  She appreciates being able to grab a book, find a corner and read to herself.  She also loves when she hears a familiar story at church; one that's shes already read or is familiar with.

Now is your chance for this book to become part of your home collection.  Enter the giveaway here!

I was provided this book complimentary for review purposes and all opinions are my own. 

God I Know You're There (book review and giveaway)

   I have another great childrens book to share with you!  God I Know You're There by Bonnie Rickner Jensen.  This book was such a cute book!  I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.  The pictures were adorable and the words simple and touching.

  With the turn of each page the picture was brought to life by the words describing the presence of God. 

  Gods presence can be seen and felt throughout all the aspects of nature.  A rainbow, the wind and even the rain.  This story allows the imagination to see that God is by your side regardless of the day, weather or season. 

  Learning about God and following him is hard when you can't see him nor understand the concept but this book is a nice stepping stone.

  Now is your chance to try your luck at winning a copy for yourself! Enter the giveaway here!

  I enjoyed the words on each page as much as the pictures.  This book overall was one of my favorites.  Its such a fun and relaxed read.  Younger kids can understand the points on each page and its easy to translate for kids if they have questions.  This is an easy read board book. Beginner readers can read this book

  I received this book complimentary for review purposes.  All comments and opinions are my own. 

Past Present Future (and a giveaway with Jord watches)

 I recently celebrated a birthday and even though it wasn't a BIG year on its own;  every year is something of it's own regardless. The best gift I received was a Jord watch!  I have had my eye on these watches for years.  The unique wood detail and the brilliant vivid colors make these watches more then just accessories.  These watches are center pieces to be noticed! Find out more about my  Frankie series watch.

 I had a long year last year and with my recent birthday,  a new year and the bright future ahead of me I am ready to take the new year on.   What better way to keep track of the past, present and future then with a Jord watch for yourself.   Here is a giveaway for your chance for a $100 gift code for your own Jord watch! Everyone who enters will receive 10% off just for trying!

This beautiful timepiece exemplifies quality and style.  Any Jord watch you select is sized precisely and the backplate can even be engraved!  These are truly a heartfelt gift.

The color makes me smile everytime I slide this watch on.  Whether I wear a complimentary color or not this watch blends in perfectly.

I think the clasp had me the most impressed.  You pinch each side for the clasp to release. The size chart provided worked great for a perfect fit of this watch.

This watch stands above the rest.

You can see the grooves and texture in the wood.  The wood is made up of natural and reclaimed materials.

 The Jord watch makes the perfect gift if not for yourself then a friend.  A spouse, friend, or parent. Any recipient would be thrilled with this present.  Engraved for even more special recognition.

 I appreciate the collaboration Jord watches gave me with this product.  All opinions and comments are my own.

Wooden Wrist Watch