Thank you all for entering.
The winner:
Diana
I love the movie Christmas Shoes
I hope you enjoy the movie!
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Winner! Coming Home for Christmas DVD
Finally I have a winner to announce for the Coming Home for Christmas DVD.
Thank you all for entering.
The winner:
I hope you enjoy the movie!
Thank you all for entering.
The winner:
I hope you enjoy the movie!
The Nativity Story App for your Iphone or IPAD
I have never reviewed an app before but I knew this one was worth reviewing. I downloaded it on my phone so that my kids and I could have access to it very easily. We enjoyed looking at the story when we had a few moments - whether we were in the doctor's office waiting room or just at home. It kept the kids interest too.
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About The Nativity Story
Where will baby Jesus be born? At the market? At a restaurant? At the inn? Readers of this book app can follow Joseph and Mary on their search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Along the way they encounter a variety of colourful local people and animals. This is a fun and engaging way to share the original story of Christmas with the young generation and remind them what Christmas is all about.
Great for kids 2-10
Getting Started- DOWNLOAD... (YOU DON'T HAVE TO DOWNLOAD BOTH)
For the iPad ($3.99)
The Nativity Story - Popup DELUXE Edition https://itunes.apple.com/app/id579941573
For the iPhone ($1.99)
The Nativity Story - Popup MINI Edition https://itunes.apple.com/app/id681638132
The Nativity Story App: http://puddletap.com/apps/miracles/nativity/
Watch a video on The Nativity Story App: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtBhge8DWFA
Download The Nativity Story fact sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7p2cmw6uh1yyq9o/nativity_story_app_info_english.pdf
Why Kids Love This App
- It's like a vintage pop-up book, with classic woodcut-style illustrations
- By tapping and swiping, kids can help Joseph and Mary find a place to stay.
- Knock on doors... Pull on the rope... Ring the bell... Open windows... Make people talk...
- Create music! Help a band of angels play their instruments.
- Lots of characters to get to know: Innkeeper, Merchant, Shepherds, Chef, A Band of Actors, Neighbourhood Children, Mary's Donkey, Farm Animals and of course... Angels!
- Funny sound effects!
Why Parents & Grandparents Love This App
- Nostalgia. It feels like a classic pop-up book, bringing back memories for parents and grandparents.
- Optional Narration: Listen to the old-timey narrator tell the story, or read the story yourself.
- EXTRA Feature: After the story, explore the original Bible text that tells the Nativity Story.
- Amazing Visual Quality: Support for retina display
How is This Christmas App Different?
- Production Values - It is a work of art: a rich visual and sound experience.
- Interactive - We use the touch technology and animation to engage the reader in the story in an enchanting and educational way.
- Age approach - The classic Bible story is retold here with an original and creative approach that appeals to young kids as well as adults.
- Original
- - The app is designed like a vintage popup book and includes unique features such as interacting with a band of angels and playing instruments like trumpet and harp.
Menu Plan - 12.8.13
Breakfast:
- Blender Batter Waffles
- Eggs and bacon and toast
- Yogurt and toast and fruit
- OAMC French toast sticks (for the freezer)
- Muffins - Using variations from the Master Muffin Mix from Home Joys with more variations
- PB & J, fruit and veggies
- Leftovers
- Mini pizzas and carrots
- Beans and Rice and fruit
Supper:
- Comfort Night - Skillet Pork Chops and potatoes, green beans and salad and Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day
- Italian Night - Red and white Pasta bake (Food Nanny cookbook) and salad
- Meatless/Breakfast Night - Cheesy ranch potatoes and summer sausage and green beans
- Mexican Night - Brown Bag Burritos (making extra for the freezer), corn, sour cream, lettuce
- Pizza Night - Pizza, Easy whole wheat breadsticks, Spinach Salad and strawberry slushie
- Soup Night - Hamburger Soup (we add pasta to our's) and whole wheat rolls
- Leftover Buffet or stir fry with whatever leftover meat we have
Thursday, December 5, 2013
More Random Acts of Christmas Kindness - cookies, cookies, cookies and the Fire station
The last few days we have been making cards and making cookies for our RAOCK.
We did the Dollar Store on Monday and on Tuesday we made cards to the military and I mailed them today.
I showed the kids this video to make it a little more real to them about what they were doing.
Today our "wrestlers" told us we were making cards. I chose the wrestlers because my 4 year old son is obsessed with them and basically plays with them all day and sleeps next to them every night.
We made cookies on our homeschool co-op day and we wrapped them and took them several places.
Yesterday was the day we were to bake cookies and take them to our neighbor but I had a cold so we made cookies on this day instead.
And this was the day the wrestlers "told" the kids we were taking cookies to the firehouse.
I've been talking with the kids about giving and why we should do it - expecting nothing in return. But today they got such a blessing.
We made the cookies.
We took them to the firehouse.
And guess what? They invited us in and let us tour the place and get on the fire trucks. The kids were beyond excited!
My son especially wanted to know what this missile-like thing was. It is what they use to break through floors to get to basements and such and it has holes in it to spray out water too.
The girls loved the big kitchen.
The boys loved the XBOX.
It was incredible and we are going to try to make it more of a monthly ritiual. The firemen said they'd love for us to come back because it breaks up the monotony of the day plus I think they might have liked our cookies.
We then took some cookies to our local police station.
One of the boys decided they loved the one way mirror and wanted one for their room.
Then we went to a favorite local mechanic and the town hall. The nice lady at the town hall gave the kids all suckers - again, something they weren't expecting.
We also stopped on our street and handed a plate of cookies out the window to some men working on our street.
Lastly, we took cookies to our elderly neighbor lady who can't really get out. We made cards too and she told us she really loved the card.
We did the Dollar Store on Monday and on Tuesday we made cards to the military and I mailed them today.
I showed the kids this video to make it a little more real to them about what they were doing.
Today our "wrestlers" told us we were making cards. I chose the wrestlers because my 4 year old son is obsessed with them and basically plays with them all day and sleeps next to them every night.
We made cookies on our homeschool co-op day and we wrapped them and took them several places.
Yesterday was the day we were to bake cookies and take them to our neighbor but I had a cold so we made cookies on this day instead.
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| Those crazy wrestlers |
And this was the day the wrestlers "told" the kids we were taking cookies to the firehouse.
I've been talking with the kids about giving and why we should do it - expecting nothing in return. But today they got such a blessing.
We made the cookies.
We took them to the firehouse.
And guess what? They invited us in and let us tour the place and get on the fire trucks. The kids were beyond excited!
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| See the kid in the yellow coat? My son - he was that excited! |
I know its blurry but they were very interested in the axes. The guy that worked there was so great to answer all of our questions.
My son especially wanted to know what this missile-like thing was. It is what they use to break through floors to get to basements and such and it has holes in it to spray out water too.
The girls loved the big kitchen.
The boys loved the XBOX.
It was incredible and we are going to try to make it more of a monthly ritiual. The firemen said they'd love for us to come back because it breaks up the monotony of the day plus I think they might have liked our cookies.
We then took some cookies to our local police station.
One of the boys decided they loved the one way mirror and wanted one for their room.
Then we went to a favorite local mechanic and the town hall. The nice lady at the town hall gave the kids all suckers - again, something they weren't expecting.
We also stopped on our street and handed a plate of cookies out the window to some men working on our street.
Lastly, we took cookies to our elderly neighbor lady who can't really get out. We made cards too and she told us she really loved the card.
There were some great teachable moments for the kids. It was cold out and kind of rainy but they all wanted to get out at every stop and hand out the cookies.
It was so neat to see them in action today. We must make this more a part of our daily lives.
Monday, December 2, 2013
First Day of Random Acts of Christmas Kindness - the Dollar store
We started our Random Acts of Christmas Kindness today.
We are using toys they have around the house to bring messages about how we are going to give to others that day. It is kind of our take from Elf on the Shelf.
My 4 year old loves his little wrestlers so I've been using those. Today we went to the Dollar store and taped dollars to some candy and toys. I used the printables from my post last week.
Here the kids are putting them on things.
Honestly, this was a lot harder than I thought. Not the putting on of the money but the explaining things to the kids.
My youngest wanted to use the dollars for himself at first. I had to really explain to them what we are doing and why. I had to go over it several times. This just tells me this is a much needed project for the kiddos!
They were so excited though when we actually did it. I told them it was like a spy mission and we didn't want anyone to notice what we are doing. We just needed to get in and get out.
We will see how tomorrow goes.
We are using toys they have around the house to bring messages about how we are going to give to others that day. It is kind of our take from Elf on the Shelf.
My 4 year old loves his little wrestlers so I've been using those. Today we went to the Dollar store and taped dollars to some candy and toys. I used the printables from my post last week.
Here the kids are putting them on things.
Honestly, this was a lot harder than I thought. Not the putting on of the money but the explaining things to the kids.
My youngest wanted to use the dollars for himself at first. I had to really explain to them what we are doing and why. I had to go over it several times. This just tells me this is a much needed project for the kiddos!
They were so excited though when we actually did it. I told them it was like a spy mission and we didn't want anyone to notice what we are doing. We just needed to get in and get out.
We will see how tomorrow goes.
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