Don't Make Me Come Up There! Quiet Moments for Busy Moms

	TOTALLY FREE download for Kindle or Kindle App for your PC or Mac (also free)

	A calm moment is a rare find in a mom’s chaotic day. But she needs it. She needs the moment to refocus and refresh her soul. She needs the inspiration to find God in the mess and the mundane that often defines her. She craves the solitude of a moment with the Master to quiet the storms. She needs to laugh and remember why she loves being a mom. I just downloaded this myself! It looks great and is a perfect pick me up for us moms~!

So excited!

Official Member: What's In The Bible Street Team

I am sooo excited! We were chosen to participate in "What's in the Bible" street team!

This means, we get promotional materials and a screening copy of their newest DVD to review. I love doing reviews!

Here is what we are getting and will also be giving away free copies of too!

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Israel Gets a King!
What's in the Bible? #5
Phil Vischer
Binding:
Video (1 DVD)
ISBN:
978-1-4143-3634-3
List Price:
$14.99
Release Date:
May 2011
In What’s in the Bible? volume 5, Buck Denver and cast take us through 1 and 2 Samuel. The two episodes focus on three of the most influential kings of Israel (Saul, David, and Solomon). And the Tricky Bits section explains the Trinity (after we learn that the Spirit of the Lord fell upon David). The DVD highlights God’s promise to David and how the promise impacts the salvation story. We also see what happens when David (and the other kings) sin against God. Kids learn that there are consequences for sin!
From the man who made vegetables talk (and sing, dance, and tell Bible stories) comes an engaging new series that walks kids through the entire Bible! Each DVD is filled with an entertaining cast of characters that bring the most powerful Bible stories to life using humor, animation, creative storytelling, and fun songs. Join VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer on a wild and zany journey and see the world’s most amazing book come to life for a new generation.

Inspired Stumble Upon: Chore Chart Cards

I just stumbled upon the cutest idea at Confessions of a Homeschooler! If you've spent anytime struggling with chores and kids, you have also probably headed off to the internet for ideas to help. Often that help comes with a price tag. I don't know about you, but that price-tag has impeeded any purchase or thereby progress on our part! LOL

Picture courtesy of Confessions of a Homeschooler

But today I found something cute, affordable and inspired! Confessions of a Homeschooler: Chore Chart Cards.

Its a system, printed directly at home with your printer. The graphics are FREE and so is the "how to". Ultimately, the only expense you may incur is that of the hanging or desktop pocket chart. Super easy and oh-so affordable!

Here is one example of her work. This one is for the younger kids, but she also has available a larger, more detailed chart.

She provides free downloads for the graphics, inspirations on how to make it work, and even links to where to buy the pocket charts! If you've been struggling with a way to make chores more manageable in your family, this may be the answer! Thank you Confessions of a Homeschooler for such a great idea!!

FREE year with Mighty Book Jr. Curriculum!

Get your free year with MightBooksJr.com today! We just did and are LOVING it!

Might Books Jr. offers interactive books that help bring the stories to life for the kids. PLUS they offer lesson plans, quizzes, books for ESL and Special Education, and so much more!

Be sure to choose a "household membership" option. Look at the top of the page after you make your selection and enter coupon code learntoread for a free year subscription; that's a $99.00 value!!! (and they do NOT require a credit card to do so!)

new homeschool freebie resources

Here are a few new free homeschooling resources I have come across through homeschool emails, friends and just surfing...

Resources for teaching math http://illuminations.nctm.org/

Head of the Class (curriculum driven learning for grades Preschool - Eight) http://www.theheadoftheclass.com

Hive of Busy Bee's (free book with cute stories for character lessons) Busy Bee's

Science is FUN (home experiments) http://www.scifun.org/HomeExpts/HOMEEXPTS.HTML

Homeschool Launch (lesson sharing site) http://www.hslaunch.com/mypage/

TVO Kids (videos, games for science and more) TVO Kids

I will eventually add these links to the resource page as well but coding that takes time, which I currently do not have a lot of right now. LOL

Fabulous Freebie!

I just heard that Zondervan is offering the first 5000 moms who respond a free copy of their Busy Mom's Bible. Find out more about the Busy Mom's Bible (NIV) and how to see if you can get one free too here.

I just signed up for it and can't wait! Good luck to you all!

Mommy Musings

I (obviously) am still working on the blog. I just haven't found a layout yet that works for what I want to convey without it getting messy.

Thanks for riding with me though this curve! ;)

My first give-away!

I am so excited about my first give-away! I have been a member of buzzagent.com for years now and just love it!

As a buzz agent, you get invited to campaigns for products. If your demographics meet the campaigns needs, you get shipped that product to try absolutely free! They only ask that you "buzz" about the product to friends, family, neighbors, and then submit a report and a survey at the end! You don't get your name sold to a zillion lists or endless product junkmail. It is a fantastic, free and fun! Check it out!

Anyway, This last campaign was with L'Oreal Paris: Lash boosting starter kit. I loved it so much that I am giving a full kit away!!!

When I signed up for this campaign, I have to admit I was intrigued!

Here's L'Oreal's buzz about the product:

Give L'Oréal Paris^® 4 weeks, and you'll see more lashes!*
Want visibly thicker, fuller bare lashes that look multiplied?
Experience the revolutionary power of L'Oréal Paris' Lash Boosting Technology in a new concentrated serum and two-step mascara.

For Day and Night: L'Oréal Paris^® Concentrated Lash Boosting Serum
Apply this serum in the morning underneath your mascara and on bare lashes at night. Lashes will appear thicker and multiplied in just 4 weeks with less lash fall-out when removing make-up.

For Day: L'Oréal^® Paris Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara
With a serum-enriched Lash Boosting Primer on one end and an ultra-lengthening mascara topcoat on the other, this Lash Boosting duo builds longer, thicker, fuller lashes day after day. Apply the Lash Boosting Primer first to prep lashes and boost their condition, then apply the Ultra-Lengthening Mascara topcoat for 80% longer lashes instantly.

I was skeptical at first since mascara is always promoted as "building longer, thicker, fuller lashes". However, I was very pleasantly surprised! The primer goes on smooth and instantly boots your lashes (and I mean BOOST!) It looks almost as if there are tiny particles in the primer that build, boost and just, wow! The primer also feels good and doesn't irritate the eyes (I have very sensitive eyes).

On the other end of the mascara is the ultra-lengthening topcoat. It takes and fully coats the lashes (the primer goes on a bit white). It separates the lashes a bit and makes those lashes look amazing. I didn't experience flaking or smudging even though I have allergies and almost always seem to be rubbing my eyes.

I will be buying this again and again!

The concentrated "lash boosting serum" is amazing. It feels so good on your eyes and rubs in completely. I do show a reduced loss of eyelashes. I haven't yet seen a huge growth of eye lashes as of yet, but it goes on great and has made a difference. The only con for me is that I don't care for the applicator too much. For uncoordinated gals like me, it's too easy to poke yourself in the eye (embarrassed lol): especially with the little ones running in and out of the bathroom (and into mom!)

Anyway, I loved this so much I HAD to share it! I have to get it out there! LOL So ladies... I am giving away a FULL 24-hour Lash Boosting System! Simply enter a nice comment below and I will put your name in a random number generator to draw the winner! I hope you all love it as much as I do!

(No, I didn't get paid to say this. I did get to try my sample free but I am open to buzzing my REAL feelings! This is really how I feel!!)

Fabulous Freebie!

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is giving away a delightful Christmas e-book for free!

It is jam packed full of some great recipes, ideas, printables, and so much more. Thank you again Old Schoolhouse Magazine!

Click the picture to get your own!