The Bible Exclusive Blog App and Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

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Congratulations to mummytotwoboys!

I wanted to let you know about The Bible Series premiering on History Channel March 3rd 2013 on Sundays at 8PM!  From Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett comes The Bible - an epic 10-part miniseries retelling stories from the Scriptures for a whole new generation.  Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation.  This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family!  Where will YOU be 3.3.13?  Check out the Blog App below - complete with Bible-Scene Quiz, Clip Countdown, and Tell 10 Challenge!

What do you think?  Ready for a little giveaway?

Now, onto the giveaway!  One person will win a $15 Walmart Gift Card!

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win!  

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Share your results from the Bible-Scene Quiz (2 extra entries)
2.  Share your most anticipated Bible moment that you would like to see come to life (2 extras)
3.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)
4.  Follow my facebook page (2 extras)
5.  Follow me on Pinterest (2 extras)
6.  Follow me on twitter here (2 extras) 

Giveaway will end on March 12th at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only. 

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to History Channel for providing this information and this giveaway.

Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Sweepstakes

I wanted to let you know about a new Sweepstakes.  Dial is proud to introduce the Healthier Skin. Healthier You. Sweepstakes featuring Dial Coconut Water Body Wash!  I will be reviewing this product soon so stay tuned for that!

What is up for grabs?  One lucky grand prize winner will receive $1,000, while 250 second place winners will receive free Coconut Water Body Wash.

What are you waiting for, check it out here and enter :).  Please let me know if you win.

A baptism and an eagle

My amazing hubby was baptized a few weeks ago by one of his closest friends.  He was baptized as an infant, but recently felt that the Lord was encouraging him to be baptized as an adult.  So, it is something that he has been wanting to do for awhile now (couple of years actually).  I am so proud and honored to be married to such a Godly man and father.  I couldn't be more blessed!

The oldest son of some good friends of ours just became an Eagle Scout.  Personally I do not know a ton about Boy Scouts but I know that this is a big deal and it really is an accomplishment - way to go John!  David was asked to make the cake.  Here is what he did - enjoy!  I do wish I had more in the process photos - maybe next time.

 The Eagle topper - made with Rice Krispies

 The base

The finished product.

Nuby Fish Swoosh & Giveaway

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Congratulations to Shirley!

Nuby's Fish Swoosh

E, D and I have all been having some bath time fun with the Nuby Fish Swoosh!  Nuby's Fish Swoosh is basically a really simple, yet fun basketball goal made for the bath.  It attaches to your bathtub via suction cups.  I do not know about you but I have not always had the best luck with suction cups - these installed easily and worked.  The Fish Swoosh is light in weight yet durable.  The backboard is comprised of two really cute dolphins that Miss D loves.  And then there are three fish balls (pink, blue and green).  The fish also double as bath squirter toys for extra fun!

Filling up the tub and E getting ready to play.

 Slam dunk - easy as pie

Two down and one to go!  

The net can be set up to hold all the fish at one time or so that they drop straight through after a goal.  I like that you can choose for more game options.

A close-up of the green fish.  You can see how it doubles as a squirter.

Squirter fun!  The water tickles D.

According to Nuby
18+ months.  Nuby's Fish Swoosh is another fun and interactive bath time toy from Nuby.  Fish Swoosh will help develop and improve your child's motor skills as well as hand eye coordination.  This bath time play set is so much fun.  Your child can squeeze and squirt the fish between dunks in the goal!  Sturdy suction cups keep the goal adhered to the bathtub wall for endless bath time fun.  Fish Swoosh is sure to be a bath time favorite.

Yes, indeed - it sure is!   Fish Swoosh is available for purchase at www.BuyBabyDirect.com.

Once again, thanks Nuby for an awesome product!  Remember you can connect with Nuby on facebook, twitter, and pinterest as well.  Please enter the giveaway below for your chance to win one of these fun bath toys!

Now, onto the giveaway!  Up for grabs is a Nuby Fish Swoosh.

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  If you won, tell me who this would be for (2 extra entries)

2.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

3.  Follow my facebook page (2 extras)
4.  Follow Nuby on facebook (2 extras)

5.  Follow me on Pinterest (2 extras) 
6.  Follow Nuby on  pinterest (2 extras)
7.  Follow me on twitter here (2 extras)
8.  Follow Nuby on  twitter here (2 extras)

Giveaway will end on March 7th at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  I did not receive any compensation for this post, although as part of this program I may receive items to sample or review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  A special thanks to Nuby for sponsoring this giveaway!

My Marathon Kids

A, B and C completed their Marathon Kids running on Saturday and they each got their medal.  They ran 26.2 miles over the course of the last 4-5 months and I am so proud of them!  I think we will be doing this again next year.

B was the first in our family to cross the finish line.  She is in pink in this photo.

Next, came A and C for a pretty close race.

 And Daddy with D

I didn't get smiles because of the sun but I am so proud of these three kiddos!

Teething, Pain and Advil

E's new teeth

E is in the throws of teething!  When she turned a year she only had a few teeth.  She is now 16 months and she has 6.  When the last two broke through her gums she had a mild fever and she really seemed painful.  While there are many blessings to a communicative baby, it is also painful to watch her point to her mouth and say "Owie" - poor baby!  So, what did I use?  Well, I used Infants' Advil.  I will admit that I keep both Infants' Advil and Children's Advil on hand in my medicine cabinet pretty much all the time.  I find that it works great as both a fever reducer and pain reliever.  In E's case, only one dose was needed and we moved on.  Until the next tooth...I am not looking forward to her molars but I am thankful that Infants' Advil will be here as needed.  I also want to say that I am huge believer in the power of prayer and have seen God move in our family in both small and big ways so I do not want to underestimate this aspect in any way!

C face-planted earlier this week and it was pretty bad.  To make a long story short, he was running off the deck and the older girls were kicking a ball.  Somehow the ball hit him, his feet slipped from under him and he launched face first into the beam of our rock pit - um, ouch!  He was a bit of a mess.  Well, he got a dose of Advil - this time Children's Advil.  I really like that it is long lasting (up to 8 hours) and I could dose him without worrying too much (I am still his mother :)) during the night.

This was taken several days after the injury, he is healing well!

So, what do you think?  Do you use Infants' Advil, Children's Advil or any other products for fevers and/or pain?  What is your routine?  Just curious.

I have a few coupons!  

Let me know if you want one and I will send it your way (until they are gone that is).  To learn even more about my smiley360 mission click here!

Disclosure: I received a bottle of Infants' Advil to facilitate my review from Smiley360.  The other two bottles of Infants' Advil and Children's Advil in my home were purchased by myself.  All opinions expressed are 100% mine.

Premama Giveaway

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Congratulations to Ashley!

Have you heard of Premama?  I have several friends who are currently pregnant - joyous indeed.  However, one of them is in the throws of nausea.  Some people know first-hand how difficult it can be to take a daily prenatal vitamin.  Morning sickness is hard enough, and then to swallow a pill.  Well Premama Prenatal Vitamin Drink Mix is quickly becoming a great alternative to the prenatal pill.  Premama is a flavorless prenatal supplement mix which can be added to your favorite beverages such as juice, iced tea, smoothies and shakes.

Premama is
 - Doctor recommended
 - Nausea relief
 - Contains all the nutrients baby needs
 - Gluten-free.  Lactate-free.  BPA-free
 - 100% natural
 - 6 calories per serving
 - recommended during conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding

Wanna try Premama for yourself?  Use the promotion code Sweepstakes2013 and get 15% off today!  Check it out here.  Be sure to enter the giveaway below.

Now, onto the giveaway!  Up for grabs is a 30-day supply of Premama!

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  If you won, tell me who this would be for (2 extra entries)

2.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

3.  Follow my facebook page (2 extras)

4.  Follow me on Pinterest (2 extras)
5.  Follow me on twitter here (2 extras)

Giveaway will end on February 26th at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to MomSelect and Premama for sponsoring this giveaway.   All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Nuby Twitter Party Tonight

Join Nuby tonight for their #nubycomfort twitter party!  The party is from 9-10pm EST so from 8-9pm around my neck of the woods.  There will be prizes and fun to be had.  Hope to see you there!  And be sure to follow me on twitter here (I will follow back of course :)).

Our Mega Bloks Barbie Bonanza

Our Party Box contained all these goodies!

We had an amazing time at our Mega Bloks Barbie Party a few days ago.  This girls were so excited all day - they could hardly contain themselves when friends arrived.  A, B and C and I had fun constructing the Mega Bloks Barbie Build'n Style Luxury Mansion and Pool Party before guests arrived.

Here they are assembled and ready to go.

 Here is a view of the Mega Bloks Barbie Luxury Mansion up close.

I love all the detail.  It has 8 rooms - a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room, patio, balcony, grand entrance and kitty room up above.  The rooms are movable so the girls have fun with that.  I appreciate the attention to detail within the pieces and after the  stickers are applied.

Here is a view of the Mega Bloks Barbie Build'n Style Pool Party up close.  The girls really like the slide and diving board.

 What do you think of my happy watermelon bowl?

Our food spread consisted of brownie/iced cupcakes, dipped Chex mix, dipped strawberries, oranges, poolside happy watermelon bowl, blue Jello complete with juicy sharks and Swedish fish and gingerbread pita chips!

 The girls had a ton of fun playing with all the Mega Bloks Barbie toys.

 Fun with friends

 A and Mare Bear having a blast.  A is reassembling the pool and M is helping.

 Fun at the pool.

All of our friends left with a Mega Bloks Build'n Style Kiosk

Say Cheese!  

To find our more about Mega Bloks Barbie check out their website here.  Enjoy my video below.

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to MomSelect and Mega Bloks for allowing us this opportunity and providing us with the amazing Mega Bloks Barbie kit (included Mega Bloks Barbie Build'n Style Luxury Mansion, Mega Bloks Barbie Build'n Style Pool Party and 10 Mega Bloks Build'n Style Kiosks for guests).  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Safe in His Arms - Review & Blog Tour

I have been reading a lot lately.  If you follow my blog then you know that my reading can be very eclectic.  I want to introduce you to Safe in His Arms by Colleen Coble.  It is actually Book 2 in the Under Texas Stars series but don't let that stop you from reading it if you haven't read Book 1.  Coble draws you into the story just the same!

Coble has a way with romance, mystery and amazing character development.  And while there is some predictability in certain situations, there are just as many surprises and suspense scenes as well. 

I found the main character of Margaret O'Brien to be a bit of fresh air.  She is extremely competent and can run the ranch; yet, she doesn't have it completely all together.  There is something very real about Margaret that most women can identify with, her sense of insecurity.

I have grown to really love historical fiction and the fact that this book is set in Texas is a definite plus in my book (I was born and raised in The Lone Star State).  I found it fascinating to learn about ranch work in the late 1800s.  If you like historical fiction and romance novels I would strongly recommend this book.  It is a clean, entertaining read and well worth the time!

Keep reading to hear more about this book and author.

About Safe in His Arms: 

Sometimes it takes a stranger to see you as you really are.

Under Texas Stars, Book 2
Born and raised on sprawling Texas land, Margaret O'Brien prides herself on her competence as a rancher. But her father believes she's made for more than just dawn-to-dusk work. He wants her to have the love of a good man, to raise children, to build a life. But Margaret gave up such dreams years ago. She's convinced no man would have her, that the ranch is her life now.  So when Margaret's father hires Daniel Cutler as a new foreman, she's frustrated and suspicious. Then an overheard conversation links him with a gang of bank robbers, and she's downright worried. Daniel swears he's not involved, but Margaret's not convinced. She knows the man still has secrets. But would a criminal be so kind and talk so convincingly of his faith? As a series of tragic "accidents" threatens all she holds dear, Margaret must decide what to trust: her own ears, her best judgment . . . or what her heart keeps telling her.

Meet Colleen:

Best-selling author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, ACFW Book of the Year, RWA's RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has nearly 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers and is a member of Romance Writers of America. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana.

Find out more about Colleen at http://www.colleencoble.com/.

Would you like to read this book for yourself?  Go here to purchase a copy.  And please visit the complete blog tour here.

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to Litfuse Publicity Group for allowing me to be a part of this tour and providing me with this book to facilitate my review.  All opinions expressed are my own.