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Hop Into Spring Giveaway

Read below about all the great books we received and make sure to enter the giveaway!


 Whether you're looking for candy-less Easter basket ideas or fun Spring reads, the National Geographic Kids' "Hop Into Spring Giveaway" features six books for kids of all ages that are filled with fuzzy animals, fun facts, and all things sports -- a perfect fit for Easter and the celebration of Spring!



That's Fact-tastic! Mind-Blowing, Eye-Popping, Jaw-Dropping Stuff About Our World (Hardcover, $19.99, ages 8-12,192 pgs)
Did you know that a giraffe’s eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that about 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league baseball games every year? Or that there is only one bone in your body that’s not connected to another one?  This book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from amphibians to black holes to the gold rush.

Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, What's the Difference, and more. Bold, colorful photographs in a supersize format and spectacular information create a winning combination for curious kids who can't wait to learn more about the world.




Little Kids First Board Book: Becoming a Butterfly  (Board Book, $7.99) Follow one of nature's most fascinating creatures from egg to caterpillar to butterfly in this vibrantly illustrated board book that introduces babies and toddlers to these incredible insects.

Bursting with vivid photos and featuring super-simple facts, this charming board book explores how a butterfly becomes a butterfly.  Little readers will be dazzled by the variety of colorful butterflies they meet as they learn how these beloved insects develop from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to an adult ready to spread its wings and fly.



Little Kids First Big Book of Sports (Hardcover, $14.99, ages 4-8, 128 pgs)
Climb, dive, skare and race into the wide world of sports! This lively reference book, co-branded with ESPN, introduces young readers to a variety of sports from across the globe and explores how they are played.

Whether a sport needs a ball or a stick, a pool or a field, a racquet or a ski pole, young readers can explore each sport’s history and the rules and skills that make that sport unique. From basketball to soccer, lacrosse to cricket, archery to diving, bowling to skateboarding, snowboarding to playground games, this lively reference book covers a variety of team and individual sports. Special sections look at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Whether you’re interested in team sports, solo sports, or watching from the stands, this book has something for everyone. Let’s play!

Features include:
  • Age-appropriate descriptions of dozens of sports, and the rules and skills that make each sport unique
  • Activities that encourage interactive learning and exercise
  • Simple text for reading aloud or for beginning readers
  • Fun facts on every spread
  • More than 200 incredible photos
  • Parent tips that extend the experience beyond the book





Zeus the Mighty: The Voyage on the Oddest Sea (Hardcover, $12.99, ages 8-12, 192 pgs)
Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, Demeter the loyal grasshopper, and Hermes the daring chicken on another laugh-out-loud adventure through Greek mythology.

Plunge into stormy waters with Zeus the hamster and his gaggle of gods as they meet a shape-shifting soothsayer and uncover the mysteries of the deep in the spellbinding fifth book in this hilarious romp through Greek mythology.

After an earthquake rocks the Aegean Sea, Zeus and Demeter set sail in a not-so-seaworthy vessel to find out what really happened. When their ship is capsized by a slithering sea monster, the duo find themselves trapped in a mystifying underwater realm. The other Olympians mount a rescue mission, only to encounter enchanting mermaidlike creatures with hypnotic songs and a tentacled shape-shifter who tells tales of the future. His uncanny abilities make the Olympians question themselves―and each other. Can the god squad stick together, or will the strange currents of this underwater world tear them apart? www.zeusthemighty.com. 




5-Minute Baby Animal Stories (Hardcover, $14.99, ages 6-8, 208 pgs)
If baby animals make you go aww, this collection of stories is the book for you!  Curl up with 12 true tales about some of the most adorable baby animals on the planet.  Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime.

From inspiring tales of baby manatee and baby wombat rescues to irresistible stories of how panda cubs, penguin chicks, and more babies grow up, this nonfiction 5-minute storybook will engage and enchant animal lovers of all ages. Illustrated with colorful photographs, these true stories are perfect for any time you need a little boost of cute!



My Favorite Animals Super Sticker Activity Book  (Paperback, $12.99, ages 4-8, 112 pgs)
Chock-full of kids' favorite animals: dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, birds, cows, sheep, pigs, and many more! With a colorful design and loaded with tons of games and activities--such as mazes, matching, drawing, and counting -- kids are sure to love these pages of 2,000 stickers!

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To win you must do the following:

Leave a comment HERE on my Facebook page telling me your fave book!   Tag and share with your friends and family!

 Ends Monday at noon EST (4/3/23) and I will pick and contact the winner!

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Miracle at Manchester



Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.


MIRACLE AT MANCHESTER is a powerful film based on the true story of a high schooler & the power of prayer! I am a firm believer in the power of prayer.

Watch Miracle at Manchester on Pure Flix starting March 31st!

Watch the trailer here!

God is still in the business of miracles. Based on the true story, a high schooler’s bright future changes instantly when he’s diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. But the power of prayer and support from his community renews a father’s faith and brings healing to a family.


This is a powerful movie and great for the entire family to watch.


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Easter Basket Fillers That Are Budget Friendly

Looking for fabulous items to fill those Easter baskets?  I have some great ideas! 






EggMazing Egg Decorator (Hey Buddy Hey Pal): The Easter phenomenon is back! This egg-shaped decorator holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included markers to create stripes, lines and other fun designs! No more smelly egg dye!! Available at Target (MSRP: $19.99; Ages 3+)




Figures 23 (PLAYMOBIL): Collect a mystery figure in every box! With 12 ‘boys’ and 12 ‘girls’ figures each unboxing is a new surprise! With interchangeable parts, kids can create entirely different figures and create new and original characters creating a new world of imagination! Available in March on Playmobil.us (MSRP: $3.99; Ages 5+)



Zoom-O Turbo Disc Launcher (Blip Toys): A great outdoor activity with discs that launch up to 100 feet in the air with the easy-to-use, hand-held disc launcher! Simply load the disc onto the launcher, pull the cord and watch it zoom into the sky! Available now at Target (MSRP: $9.99; Age 5+)





Chocolate Bunny Popper (Hog Wild Toys): Designed to look just like a delicious chocolate bunny, this ‘treat’ even has a ‘bite’ taken out of his ear! Plus, this lil’ bunny can ‘shoot’ its own rainbow-colored dingle berries up to 20 feet! Simply squeeze its belly and the berries fly! Comes with six safe foam balls. From Hog Wild. Available on Amazon for $14.99.
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His Only Son



Many thanks to Angel Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review.

My opinions are 100% my own.

Coming to theaters on March 31, this is a must-see movie for the entire family!



 
His Only Son recounts one of the most controversial moments in the Old Testament—when God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah longed for their promised son—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

Buy tickets today to see HIS ONLY SON in theaters on March 31st!





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A Thousand Tomorrows

  


Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opin-ions are 100% my own.



AFFIRM Originals adaptation of Karen Kingsbury’s best-selling inspirational romance novel, Karen Kingsbury’s A Thousand Tomorrows, will premiere exclusively on Pure Flix on February 24, 2023.

The series features themes of trust, forgiveness, love, redemption and transformation. The novel, A Thousand Tomorrows, is the first in a series about bull rider Cody Gunnar. Karen Kingsbury, who has penned over 60 works of fiction and nonfiction and with some 25 million copies sold, co-wrote the scripts for the series with her son, Tyler Russell.



Grab your tissues, because Episode 5 is a tear-jerker. Cody asks Ali’s father for her hand in marriage and is shocked to get his blessing, only to find out some devastating news.



Sometimes, we have to make a sacrifice in our lives, but remember Jesus is always right there, in control. I am a true testament to that statement. My special needs son recently lost his father and we were both devastated. I had to make sacrifices, but I knew Jesus was right there with me and my son.


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A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create

A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create


(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe.

With this sweet, colorful table arrangement, your whole family can get into the spring spirit. From festive utensils, a bright centerpiece and cute snacks, your spring setup can be fresh and fabulous.

It’s simple to put together and easy on the budget. Pair it with appetizers or even a main dish for a full spring party spread that’s sure to impress.

Find more springtime recipes at Culinary.net.

Watch video to see how to create this Spring Table Spread!


Chick Cheese Balls

Recipe adapted from Hallmark.com
Yield: 10 chicks

  • 1          package cream cheese
  • 1/4       tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2       lemon, juice only
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1          cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • crackers
  • carrots
  • whole black peppercorns
  1. Using mixer, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate mixture 1 hour.
  2. Using fingers, form about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture at a time into balls. Refrigerate 30 minutes on small baking sheet.
  3. Before serving, roll each ball into shredded cheddar cheese to cover. Place each ball on round cracker.
  4. Cut small triangles from carrots for beaks and feet. Press carrots onto cheese balls. Add peppercorns for eyes.

Carrot Utensils

  • Orange napkins
  • green plastic silverware
  • green ribbon
  1. Lay napkins flat on table. Place one of each utensil in napkin facing top corner. Wrap napkin around utensils. Tie ribbon around middle of napkin. Place in bowl or basket on table.

Spring Table Centerpiece

Recipe adapted from Craftmorning.com

  • Jelly beans
  • chocolate coated candy eggs
  • marshmallow chicks
  • fresh or fake flowers
  • plastic or dyed eggs (optional)
  1. Place medium bowl inside large dish. Pour jelly beans and chocolate coated candy eggs around bowl.
  2. Add marshmallow chicks around dish on top of candies. Arrange fresh or fake flowers in center. Set on table as centerpiece. Place eggs around dish, if desired.
SOURCE:
Culinary.net





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