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A Very Happy Easter Prayer

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Easter is such a fun time for the little ones. They get to get dressed up and go hunt for eggs. They get to go see the Easter bunny. However, we as Christian parents know that is not all the Easter is about. We know that Jesus rose from the grave. It is confusing to children. We are constantly telling our children that once you are dead, you are dead. You can not come back to life. Then we tell our children that Jesus came back to life after 3 days in the grave. Lots of children love rhyming books. A Very Happy Easter Prayer is a cute board book with 24 rhyming pages. Each page has such cute animals. Follow these animals on their journey to be thankful for what Easter really is. You can purchase this book from Amazon for $7.67 https://www.amazon.com/Very-Happy-Easter-Prayer/dp/0718075234/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532632242&sr=1-1&keywords=A+Very+Happy+Easter+Prayer OR You can purchase from the Thomas Nelson website $8.99 https://www.thomasnelson

100 Favorite Bible Verses for Children

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For those of us that grew up in church, one of the first verses we memorize is John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life". You also, the older you get, learn the Romans Road and other key verses. As kids, it is hard to understand some parts of the Bible. I love that the books you find on the Thomas Nelson website, make it easy to find books to help them understand. This book is a great tool for those little minds. Help them to learn the Bible. You can purchase this book from Thomas Nelson for $14.99 https://www.thomasnelson.com/100-favorite-bible-verses-for-children OR You can purchase from Amazon for $11.99 https://www.amazon.com/100-Favorite-Bible-Verses-Children/dp/0718099451/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532631482&sr=8-1&keywords=100+favorite+bible+verses+for+children Check out all their other great books at https://www.facebook.com/thomasne

Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson

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We love the Robertson's. Sadie is not any different. She is full of energy and has a great Christian perspective on life. My daughter and I saw her at Winter Jam, here, one year. She came out and you could feel the energy. She was nervous. She said that when they came and asked her to speak at Winter Jam, the first thing she said was no. However, her mother talked to her and in so many words told her that she had something to tell and God wants everyone to hear it. I loved her speech. I am a very shy person and loved hearing how she had to face her Goliaths daily. God really gave her the strength and excitement to share. So she did. This book was great! Sadie has an important message for her generation: you don’t have to be held back by fear, anxiety, or loneliness anymore. In Live Fearless, Sadie takes you on a thrilling personal journey toward power, passion, and purpose as you live at the center of who God created you to be! I do not believe that this is only for yout

Night Night Farm Board Book

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I am always surprised by the cute children's books that come out. Night Night Farm did not disappoint me. This is the cutest Touch and Feel book. Each board page has a neat little spot that has a place that the child can touch and feel. You get to follow each animal through its night routine. This is literally, my daughter, who has sensory integration, favorite book. She loves to touch each page multiple times. This is perfect for those little exploring hands. What is your favorite farm animal? Mine is the little squealing pigs. You can purchase this book from Amazon for $7.42 https://www.amazon.com/Night-Farm-Amy-Parker/dp/071808831X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1531946429&sr=8-2&keywords=night+night+farm Or you can purchase from the Thomas Nelson site for $12.99 https://www.thomasnelson.com/night-night-farm-touch-and-feel If you would like to check out their other social media sites Check out all their other great books at https://www.facebook.com/t

Smoker Box from Cave Tools

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The Cave Tools Smoker box works great! We used it on a round Kettle, charcoal style grill. It is meant to be able to sit with nothing on top so that you can still open the box and add more chips, if you would like to. To use on the grill that we did, you have to pull the top grate and put more chips in. Then had to move the box to add more coals. Then put the grate back on. Not a super easy task but does get the job done. Our steaks were still super yummy and had an amazing smoked taste. However, on a propane grill it would work great. All you would need to do is put Cave Tools Smoker box on the top of one of the fuel lines and let it smoke. This is a great little invention for those just stating to learn how to smoke their own meat. The specs for this Smoker Box 25% thicker stainless steal (this prevents warping) Hinged lid for easy opening and closing Large wood chip capacity for thicker smoke No bottom holes this allows the wood chips to smoke and not catch fire Thi

365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids

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I have very curious children. They want to know how things work and other very serious questions. I don't have them all. I often, to the older kids, say things like "go check google". However, I love this book for the younger kids and for the biblical questions. How do I know the Bible is true? What does it mean when the Bible talks about the kingdom of God? How can God be three persons at the same time? Help the kids in your life find answers to the questions they ask and deepen their faith along the way with 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids, a unique daily devotional full of biblical answers to curious questions about God, the Bible, and Christian faith. You can purchase this book for your curious child/ren for $10.82 https://www.amazon.com/365-Bible-Answers-Curious-Kids/dp/0718085647/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519420088&sr=8-1&keywords=365+bible+answers+for+curious+kids&dpID=51FeL1eq-PL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch You

Nuby Thirsty Kids Flip It cup- Boost

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This 12oz Nuby cup is great for the active child. No-Spill straw with TOUCH-FLO valve. Flip-top keeps spout clean when closed. BPA free like all Nuby products. This company cares about the safety of your child. These cups are great and will soon be sold at Babies R Us. Right now you can purchase the Grey one from Walmart for $6.82 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nuby-Thirsty-Kids-12oz-Flip-it-Boost-Cup-Circles/267232463?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222222115591165&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=75316596639194&wl4=pla-4578916178845793&wl12=267232463_0&wl14=nubyâ„¢%20thirsty%20kidsâ„¢%20flip-itâ„¢%20boost&veh=sem&msclkid=15f48f8bf521128cab8dd51b89aa2abb Check out Nuby at all their Social websites www.facebook.com/nubyusa https://twitter.com/NubyUSA http://pinterest.com/nubyusa/

Bamboo & Cornstarch Feeding Bowls- Nuby

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These have been a great set of bowls. We have put them in the dishwasher so many times. They design has never faded or come off. In my house, that is the true test of an item. I do not have time to hand wash items. If it can be put in the dishwasher or microwave, I try not to buy. I love that there are different designs for boys and girls. However, my girls don't really care as long as there is food inside. It's fun to find out which animal is at the bottom. Eat all your food and find a cute surprise at the bottom. Product description The new 100% recyclable bamboo-cornstarch bowl from Nuby is designed to be durable and practical while being friendly to the environment. Engineered to be fun and functional, this bowl is perfect for toddlers and convenient for parents. It features fun characters and designs that your child will love. Made from natural bamboo and cornstarch, it is 70% biodegradable and BPA Free. You can purchase these 2pks for $6.99 https://www.ama

The Prayer Bible

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This is such a cute Bible. I swear every new Bible I get to review, tops the last one. This Bible has so many different things to help children find the verses they are looking for. Includes: Table of Contents How to use your prayer Bible Prayer Article Index Example: Your Will page 16 Secret Sins page 226 Key Verse Highlights Prayer Pointers The kids questions and answer pages are my favorite. For Example: What should I pray for my parents? Ask them if they have any prayer requests. They will be delighted you are praying for them. In addition to their requests, ask God to protect them, from the enemy, make them strong, and give them the wisdom they need to lead your family well. (exodus 20:12) The back of the book has a few pages for prayer requests. Included is a free prayer journal. It is a neat bonus that they threw in for recording your child's special prayers. You can purchase from Thomas Nelson for $16.09 http://store.faithgateway.com/icb-prayer-bibl

My Christmas Prayer board book

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The is a hard board book. I love that it is hard cut to look like a gift. Each page has rhyming words. The little ones are going to like the illustrations. You can purchase this book from Thomas Nelson for $8.99 http://www.thomasnelson.com/my-christmas-prayer You can also purchase this book from Amazon for $8.09 https://www.amazon.com/My-Christmas-Prayer-Amy-Parker/dp/0718099524/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514932335&sr=8-1&keywords=my+christmas+prayer+book I was sent this book in exchange for my honest review

One Christmas Bear board book

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My youngest was so excited for the snow and for Christmas. This little book shows our youngest crew that not all gifts are toys. These cute little wintery animals are so excited to be with each other. (this is how I took it) Teaches counting with a cute rhyming story. Each page has a new number from 1-10. The favorite page around here is the 6 candy canes. I don't know how many packs of candy canes we have gone through. Why don't you grab this little book, sit down with your little ones and enjoy the snowy day with polar bear and husky. You can purchase this book from Amazon for $4.04 https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Bear-Anne-Vittur-Kennedy/dp/0718090144/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514930787&sr=8-1&keywords=one+christmas+bear You can also purchase this book from Thomas Nelson for $8.99 http://www.thomasnelson.com/one-christmas-bear

Cave Tools Meat Tenderizer

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So, to be honest, I had never used a meat tenderizer before. This tool is actually sort of neat. Before getting this tool, we would use a fork or knife to poke at the meat and then soak it in the marinade. It was a hit or miss as to whether it would taste like the marinade or just the meat. I was surprised with the way this actually made the meat taste better. My husband wasn't as quick to grab the ketchup or A1. Now, this has 48 VERY sharp blades. This should not be used by the younger crowd. This is only my opinion. Why should you try a meat tenderizer? A meat tenderizer can help break down the connective tissues in the meat. It reduces cook times, allows the meat to cook evenly, it absorbs the marinade quicker and softens up the meat. What is the difference between a blade tenderizer and a mallet style? The blade type pierces the meat and tenderizes while the mallet tenderizer uses force and usually just flattens the meat and breaks down the connective tissues. Both

Boudreaux's Butt Paste

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When you have a baby, there are so many choices to make. WHAT BOTTLE TO USE? WHAT DIAPER IS GOING TO HOLD MORE? BREAST OR BOTTLE? WHAT DO I DO WHEN I GO BACK TO WORK? Shouldn't at least 1 question be easy? IF MY BABY GETS DIAPER RASH, WHAT CREAM SHOULD I USE?? Boudreaux's is nice and thick. However, it goes on smoothly. Baby girl developed a diaper rash over the Christmas break. We pulled out Boudreaux's Butt Paste and she was covered properly. The only active ingredient in Boudreaux's is Zinc Oxide 40% I have to say that I was impressed. Now, it's not going to heal the diaper rash immediately BUT it helps cover the rashed area and keep it from getting worse. Just gently wipe the rashed area and let dry. Once dry, apply the paste liberally. Then put diaper back on. Help turn those baby tears into a peaceful rest... I will definitely look for this in the baby isle, next time we have a diaper rash comi