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March 16, 2010
Devotions Winner Announced!
Congratulations to the following winners of the Devotions for Lent giveaway!
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March 14, 2010
Nook Giveaway
Are there any other book addicts out there? Are you running out of shelves to store them on? Perhaps you would be interested in winning a Nook from Barnes and Noble. This fantastic and stylish e-reader can store hundreds of books and fits in the palm of your hand. I WISH I had one to review and giveaway, but since I do not, I have found a fellow blogger who is sponsoring a fantastic Nook giveaway.
Are you interested? Check out her blog, The Greer 5 or check out the Nook at Barnes and Noble's Site. Mommy Niri is also offering a Nook through her blog. You can also try for your chance to win at Susan Heim on Parenting or Mom Start.
Best of luck to all who enter!
Are you interested? Check out her blog, The Greer 5 or check out the Nook at Barnes and Noble's Site. Mommy Niri is also offering a Nook through her blog. You can also try for your chance to win at Susan Heim on Parenting or Mom Start.
Best of luck to all who enter!
March 7, 2010
"Kaleidoscope" by Patsy Clairmont Review
Have you ever taken the time to peer through a kaleidoscope? It's amazing how all these different little bits and pieces can be shaped and formed together to create visually stunning works of art - one twist of the hand and a new masterpiece is waiting to be discovered. In her book Kaleidoscope: Seeing God's Wit and Wisdom in a Whole New Light, Patsy Clairmont invites readers to take a look at God's own kaleidoscope in the book of Proverbs - the bits and pieces of wisdom held up to the light of God's truth.
The book contains thirty-three short chapters in which Clairmont reflects on a particular proverb. Each short devotional thought is followed by a section entitled "Bits and Pieces" which encourages the reader to apply the proverb to their own life. The questions aren't all spiritual in nature, some are rather comical. My favorite was: "How have you been a hormonally consistent mom? How do you express your hormonal imbalance with your family?" Am I supposed to be hormonally consistent??? . . . oops. Each chapter concludes with "Held to the Light" in which she points to other scripture passages that cover the same topic.
I particularly love Clairmont's sense of humor which is readily evident throughout the book. It felt like I was sitting next to a girlfriend at a coffee shop dishing about life. I would gladly recommend this book to others.
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a copy to review. I enjoyed the opportunity to offer my honest opinion of their book!
The book contains thirty-three short chapters in which Clairmont reflects on a particular proverb. Each short devotional thought is followed by a section entitled "Bits and Pieces" which encourages the reader to apply the proverb to their own life. The questions aren't all spiritual in nature, some are rather comical. My favorite was: "How have you been a hormonally consistent mom? How do you express your hormonal imbalance with your family?" Am I supposed to be hormonally consistent??? . . . oops. Each chapter concludes with "Held to the Light" in which she points to other scripture passages that cover the same topic.
I particularly love Clairmont's sense of humor which is readily evident throughout the book. It felt like I was sitting next to a girlfriend at a coffee shop dishing about life. I would gladly recommend this book to others.
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a copy to review. I enjoyed the opportunity to offer my honest opinion of their book!
March 5, 2010
Going Postal
I've always been a bit protective of my little one, especially around strangers, so you can imagine how shocked I was when this afternoon someone walked into my home and picked my baby up.
How does this happen, one might ask? Well, there was a knock on the door this afternoon. A lady from the post office was at the front door with a package that had postage due. I laid my baby down in his pack 'n play and walked across the room to get my wallet. When I said, "Just one minute, let me get my purse." She apparently heard: "Come in, make yourself at home . . . and please handle my baby." I was shocked when I looked up to see that she had reached inside the pack n' play and proceeded to carry my baby around the living room. WHO DOES THAT?
I quickly grabbed two bills out of my wallet and snatched my baby back. I'm sorry, but that's just not OK with me. First of all, I did not invite you into my house, secondly anyone with common sense knows that you don't just reach for a stranger's baby without asking, and finally, just because I talked to you at the mailbox last week does NOT make us best friends who walk into each others homes and pick up babies. Seriously.
From now on, I am going to deadbolt my door while I get the money out of my purse. I just can't believe the audacity of someone to do that! It wasn't like I left the room and she snuck in. Nope, she walked into my home while I was standing watching her. I quickly ushered her back out the door she entered and locked the door behind her. I'm sorry, but my son is one package I don't want the post office handling.
How does this happen, one might ask? Well, there was a knock on the door this afternoon. A lady from the post office was at the front door with a package that had postage due. I laid my baby down in his pack 'n play and walked across the room to get my wallet. When I said, "Just one minute, let me get my purse." She apparently heard: "Come in, make yourself at home . . . and please handle my baby." I was shocked when I looked up to see that she had reached inside the pack n' play and proceeded to carry my baby around the living room. WHO DOES THAT?
I quickly grabbed two bills out of my wallet and snatched my baby back. I'm sorry, but that's just not OK with me. First of all, I did not invite you into my house, secondly anyone with common sense knows that you don't just reach for a stranger's baby without asking, and finally, just because I talked to you at the mailbox last week does NOT make us best friends who walk into each others homes and pick up babies. Seriously.
From now on, I am going to deadbolt my door while I get the money out of my purse. I just can't believe the audacity of someone to do that! It wasn't like I left the room and she snuck in. Nope, she walked into my home while I was standing watching her. I quickly ushered her back out the door she entered and locked the door behind her. I'm sorry, but my son is one package I don't want the post office handling.
March 3, 2010
"Devotions for Lent" Review and Giveaway. CONTEST CLOSED
CONTEST NOW CLOSED
Devotions for Lent is a beautiful collection of devotions, scripture readings, and meditations from Christians across the ages. This book of weekly devotions, taken from the Mosaic Bible is a wonderful resource for family, individual, or church devotions.
Each devotion is coupled with beautiful color images taken from contemporary and historical art pieces. Unlike other devotions I've read, "Devotions for Lent" pairs the writings of ancient church fathers like Augustine with contemporary religious leaders from across the globe.
The devotions are short and easy to read. Topics include: "Identifying Discontent," "God's Holiness and Grace," and "Hope." All of the scripture readings are printed in the New Living Translation and are located at the back of the devotional. This pocket-size book is the perfect size for stowing in a purse or briefcase.
I've enjoyed the devotional thus far, and look forward to using it for the remainder of the Lenten season.
I am thankful to Tyndale for providing me with a complimentary copy to review. They also provided me with extra copies to giveaway to my readers!
Two lucky readers will receive two copies each of "Devotions for Lent" (One to keep and one to give to a friend).
Good Luck!
Mandatory Entry:
• Follow my blog publicly on Google Connect and leave me a comment telling me that you do.
Extra Entries:
• Follow me on Twitter. (1 entry)
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•Become a fan of Mommy's Minute on Facebook (1 entry)
Be sure to leave your e-mail address in the comment so I have a way to reach you if you win! Winners will be selected using Random.org. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize! Giveaway ends 3/15
Devotions for Lent is a beautiful collection of devotions, scripture readings, and meditations from Christians across the ages. This book of weekly devotions, taken from the Mosaic Bible is a wonderful resource for family, individual, or church devotions.
Each devotion is coupled with beautiful color images taken from contemporary and historical art pieces. Unlike other devotions I've read, "Devotions for Lent" pairs the writings of ancient church fathers like Augustine with contemporary religious leaders from across the globe.
The devotions are short and easy to read. Topics include: "Identifying Discontent," "God's Holiness and Grace," and "Hope." All of the scripture readings are printed in the New Living Translation and are located at the back of the devotional. This pocket-size book is the perfect size for stowing in a purse or briefcase.
I've enjoyed the devotional thus far, and look forward to using it for the remainder of the Lenten season.
I am thankful to Tyndale for providing me with a complimentary copy to review. They also provided me with extra copies to giveaway to my readers!
Two lucky readers will receive two copies each of "Devotions for Lent" (One to keep and one to give to a friend).
Good Luck!
Mandatory Entry:
• Follow my blog publicly on Google Connect and leave me a comment telling me that you do.
Extra Entries:
• Follow me on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Tweet this giveaway: Win a copy of “Devotions for Lent” from Mommy’s Minute. http://mommys-minute.com Ends 3/15 (1 entry, can be done daily)
• Grab my button and leave me the link where I can find it (2 entries)
•Become a fan of Mommy's Minute on Facebook (1 entry)
Be sure to leave your e-mail address in the comment so I have a way to reach you if you win! Winners will be selected using Random.org. You will have 48 hours to claim your prize! Giveaway ends 3/15
March 1, 2010
Safety 1st Giveaway
For those of you who don't know, I am a giveaway junkie. Entering contests on the Blogosphere has become my favorite new addiction (any other addicts out there?). I have discovered a fantastic giveaway from Akron Ohio Moms. She is giving away a great car Complete Air Convertible car seat from Safety First. My little chunk is very close to outgrowing his current infant seat and so I've got my fingers crossed. I just thought I'd share the info with you in case you are on the lookout for a great giveaway!
Change of Plans
I woke up this morning to the sound of my son’s chattering in the other bedroom. Even in my drowsy state, I couldn’t help but smile. How did this happen? When did I transition from a savvy, college student to a full-time wife and mother? As a child I had huge aspirations. I wanted to be an Olympic ice skater (I have never owned a pair of skates). I wanted to be a concert pianist (I can’t memorize music to save my life). I was going to write the great American novel (I’ve been on chapter four for two years now). I was going to have washboard abs that everyone would envy (My abs are more suited for taking a nap than for washing clothes).
Looking back, I realize now that my dreams were not realistic. I mean, come on, how many author/skating pianists with killer abs do you know? My new goal and the most challenging yet: be the best mother I can be. I didn’t say a “perfect mother” or “mother of the year” or “Mrs. Brady.” I would only be setting myself up for disappointment and frustration. I just want to do my imperfect best because that’s what my son deserves, at least that’s what I heard in his soft, infant coos this morning.
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Looking back, I realize now that my dreams were not realistic. I mean, come on, how many author/skating pianists with killer abs do you know? My new goal and the most challenging yet: be the best mother I can be. I didn’t say a “perfect mother” or “mother of the year” or “Mrs. Brady.” I would only be setting myself up for disappointment and frustration. I just want to do my imperfect best because that’s what my son deserves, at least that’s what I heard in his soft, infant coos this morning.
Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ‘10 Contest".
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