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.

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.

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Boredom Busters Your Kids Will Love + Giveaway

The winter months can lag after so much excitement at the end of the year. Keep kids entertained and occupied with these fun (indoor) games!

ZipLinx Hi-Fly Set (Blip Toys): This high-flying, chain-reaction activity set delivers the eye-popping payoff of the classic domino run— but ZipLinx launch pieces up to 3 feet in the air for the finale! The magic of the system is not only the ease of set-up but there’s also no accidental starts. That means your design literally won’t “pop” until you insert the special Linx Launcher Key! Available now on Amazon. (MSRP $19.99; Ages 6+)

Cake-N-Bake Challenge (Hey Buddy Hey Pal): A totally different kind of action-packed family game with a delicious, rainbow-layer, foam cake as the center of attention! Object of the game is to, well, just be the fastest baker! Players race to stack their cake slices based on the order on a game card. The first to correctly stack their cake wins a candle, and whoever collects six candles wins and gets to wear the included chef’s hat. ALSO great for preschoolers learning their colors - plus no reading required!! Available on Amazon (MSRP: $27.99; Ages 4+)

Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt (Vango Toys): Avast me hearties! This newest kid’s action game from Vango has all the pirate-loving tropes for young swashbucklers! Follow the treasure map, unlock a treasure chest, and collect the booty of gold doubloons that spill out of the Chest! Takes both luck. . . and strategy. Yo ho ho... this sounds like a lot of fun!!! Available at Target (MSRP: $19.99; Ages 4+)


These are great for any boredom buster or winter indoor activity. Makes for great family fun!

Giveaway time!  Win all of these cool games!

Enter the giveaway by leaving your favorite GIF  HERE!

Giveaway ends on Friday 2/24/23 at noon and I will announce a winner that same day!  Good luck!

Kids Clean Melts Giveaway

 This is a sponsored post on behalf of Superior Source Vitamins.  All opinions are my own.

BIG Walmart.com Super Sale for Superior Source Vitamins 15% to 30% OFF + FREE Shipping on  Best-Selling B-12, D, K Vitamins, Biotin, Melatonin, and More! 

Do your kids take gummy vitamins?  I have found a great alternative to what is on the market today! Kids Clean Melts have up to 96% LESS sugar and are available on Amazon.  There are no pills to swallow because these vitamins just melt away.  I have a child with autism and taking any kind of pill is difficult for him.  That is why I love these so much!  SSV has made this so much easier, not to mention lower amounts of sugar!

  

Look how small they are!  This is AMAZING to me and they just melt away, no pills to swallow. They dissolve instantly.  Win-win.

One of our readers is going to win a Kids Clean Melts Package valued at $60 which includes the following:

Immune

Sleep

Vitamin C

Vitamins C and D

GO HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

Make Bath Time Fun for Your Toddlers

 

Thanks to playmobil for sending us all of these fun bath toys! 

 When it's bath time for your toddler, things can get hectic.  Adding some fun learning toys to bath time can be a game changer.  Kids love to play in the bathtub and I am thrilled to introduce these toys to your routine.

Playmobil 1.2.3 Aqua Water Slide with Sea Animals is for ages 1 1/2 to 4 years old.  Promoting motor and cognitive skills AND having fun is a winning combination.

The Water See Saw with Boat is my fave! It promotes imaginative play while having a great creative experience.

The Water Wheel with Baby Shark is so much fun.  Simply attach the water wheel to the wall or side of the tub using the suction cup. Then, place the figure inside and close the fish door. Now the real action begins! Fill the cup with water and pour it over the wheel to make it spin.

  All of these bath toys are available on Amazon.  We love to make learning fun and these are a perfect way to make bath time a fun and educational time.