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Kidfresh Meals and Giveaway!!

Apr05
2012 3 Comments Written by Faith
 

**Kidfresh!!**

Sometimes life gets extremely busy in my household.  And I am sure that the same goes for other families.  Cooking dinner sometimes seems impossible to fit into a busy day!  That’s when we order pizza, have a conglomerate of leftovers or have breakfast for dinner (one of my faves).  It is important for my family and I to eat well-balanced, nutritious meals and Kidfresh meals meet my standards for a quick, nutritious meal.

These are the 2 meals that my daughter and I tried:

I am keeping a lookout for the other “yummy-looking” flavors to come in stock locally!

To find these delicious, yet nutritious meals near you go here!

Ok, let’s talk about the PROS of Kidfresh products:

  • Quick and easy to make.
  • Delicious–My daughter loves them!
  • Nutritious–”33% of a child’s daily vegetable requirements by the addition of hidden vegetables!”  My daughter loves most vegetables so she ate the hidden vegetables in these meals plus some extra veggies and fruit on the side!
  • Good amount of protein!
  • “100% natural goodness.”
  • BPA free and safe packaging.
  • Not extremely high in sodium compared to other frozen meals.
  • Great for lunch or if you have a sitter that needs to prepare dinner–he or she can pop this into the microwave and dinner will be served in 4 min!
  • No High Fructose Corn Syrup!
  • Kidfresh supports a charity called City Harvest!

CONS– if I had to choose any…

  • Price may seem a little high for one meal, but when you take into account all the “natural goodness” in these products, then it makes sense to pay more.  Plus you can get a $1 off coupon here on their facebook page!
  • Availability of the different Varieties in stock locally would be nice, but as the company grows maybe more varieties will be in stock locally!

Although these meals are entitled Kidfresh, adults can eat them too!

Please support this company–they actually put our children’s health as a priority when developing their products.  That is a huge PLUS for me, considering the amount of unhealthy food selections in stores today!

**GIVEAWAY**

  • Like my facebook page (not mandatory)
  • Like Kidfresh’s facebook page (not mandatory)
  • Which variety do you think you or your child would prefer? (*Mandatory entry*)
  • Giveaway ends April 26, 2012 at 12AM!!
Disclaimer:  I received these meals to try and review; however, the opinions expressed are honest and sincere.
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“The tongue is small…but it makes great boasts.” James 3:5

Feb10
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Faith
 

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

Woman SmilingI remember learning this as a child when I was teased by other children.  However, the truth is, words can hurt.  The “tongue” of our society can be hurtful, judgemental, and down right MEAN.  James 3 discusses the “tongue”:

5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

AND

9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

Please take a moment and read James 3.   These passages are self-explanatory but ARE so important.  These scriptures express a simple notion that I would like to highlight — We need to watch what we say.  How can we  be loving with our words, if we speak negatively about one another.  How can we praise the Lord with our voice, if we are always talking badly about His people or our situations.  How can we be encouraging with our speech, if we are always speaking “down” to others including ourselves.

We are not perfect, we all fall short — I’m sure we all have been guilty of this at some point in our lives.  Thank God for His forgiveness, right?  I urge you, and myself, to strive to only let good come out of our mouths.  Praises to God for His goodness.  Let’s try not to complain too much about our current circumstances, let’s focus on the good!

Be blessed!

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AutoLearner and *Deal Alert*

Feb08
2012 1 Comment Written by Faith
 

autolearnerLooking for a new way for your child to learn?

Try Autolearner, a fun, unique learning system that consists of an array of lessons that you can buy, download and print!

At times, my family seems to spend a lot of time in the car and when I begin to work outside of the home, our time in the car will greatly increase.

Usually our time in the car consists of chatting, praying, laughing, teaching and learning.  Autolearner has provided us with another source for fun and convenient learning!

Let’s get to the breakdown!homepage photo collage

Pros:

    • Great for on the go.
    • Created by Rachel, who is a mother, elementary school teacher with a Masters of Education from UCLA.
    • Variety of different lessons including, letters, numbers, colors, consonant blends and many more!
    • The inserts are extremely CONCISE and focused on the particular letter, combination or blend.  This is key for my daughter and for most children!
    • There are 3 pictures that demonstrate the sound on that particular insert.
    • The inserts are affordable, especially when you consider the content that you get and the amount of inserts per lesson.   Ok, that sounds a little complicated but it really is NOT.  If you choose the Vowel Sounds and Combination Lesson, you will receive 40 inserts that meet valid educational standards.
    • The lessons look GREAT!  They are appealing and you have the option of choosing a white background or a black background.
    • You can use these lessons in the car or in the home.  They really are great lessons and I am sure these lessons will aid in teaching literacy.
    • These inserts were FUN for my 4-year-old!
    • Each lesson comes with a Lesson Guide that includes tips on how to guide your child in a teaching conversation.  The Lesson Guide also lists some helpful definitions for us “non” teachers
    • Easy to assembly!
    • It works!  Trinity is learning more about blending consonants!
    • You simply download the lesson and print it out!

Cons:

    • At the same time the last pro could also be considered a con to some people who may not want to print out 27 inserts; however, this did not bother me.
    • I am not sure if the lesson holder will work in ALL cars, especially if you have a tall husband who leans the seat way, way back just so he can fit in the vehicle (that is my personal concern but we were able to get it to work just fine).
    • Also, my 4-year-old is tall so she had to look down at the lesson instead of straight ahead.

Suggestions:

  • I would suggest printing the lesson on slightly thicker printer paper so it will slide into the holder easily. I had issues with using thinner printer paper.
  • If this doesn’t work in the car for you, then use it at home!! It is a great way of breaking down letters and sounds! It also makes it easier to teach your child the basics to phonics and reading.

Trinity’s Thoughts:Autolearner

It’s pretty, fun and helps me to read! And, well, I like it!

Photo Courtesy from  Autolearner site (first 2 photos).

****SALE****

Lesson holders are now $1 but only while supplies last!!  

I received the Autolearner system as compensation to try it and review it; however, the opinions expressed are honest and sincere.

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Valentine’s Day Cards and Tiny Prints

Jan30
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Faith
 

Valentine’s Day is approaching and life has seriously been keeping my family and I extremely busy! As you may already know, I love Tiny Prints, and I have mentioned them before.  Tiny Prints has some awesome Valentine’s Day cards that you can personalize quickly and easily!!  This is a creative resource that you can fit into your busy schedule.

The PROS of getting creative with Tiny Prints for Valentine’s Day:

  • Awesome! {Did I mention that already}
  • Affordable!
  • You can personalize the card by adding your own text or personal pictures where applicable!
  • There is a variety of items, options and templates to choose from!
  • Reliable company with professional customer service!
  • Quality work!!
  • Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest to get up to date information on their latest new products, and deals or promotions!  I have also been lucky enough to score a free birthday card because they posted a status update on facebook to get a free code to receive a free birthday card!

{Did I overwhelm you with the exclamation marks?}
Here is my favorite Valentine’s Day card for my wonderful husband who is unbelievably handsome ;) silly and comedic!

You can change the wording at the end of the card and you can modify the layout as well!  Check out some of their other Valentine Cards.  Maybe you are planning an event for Valentine’s day or are in need of Valentine’s day cards for your child’s class mates–there are plenty of options with Tiny Prints Valentines Day Greeting Cards.

I know that I sound extra hype about this company, but I really enjoy supporting great companies that help create affordable, lasting memories with photos.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions expressed are my truthful sincere thoughts!

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Thank You

Jan16
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Faith
 

MLKDr. King,
Thank you for being a positive force in history.
Thank you for stepping up.
Thank you for your life of service.
Thank you for making a change in our world.
Thank you for making a difference in my life.
I know that we have a long way to go, but I am grateful for the life of Dr. King.

Sincerely,

Faith

Photo courtesy: Ron Cogswell

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Style Me Up: Dazzling Key Pendants Review

Jan13
2012 2 Comments Written by Faith
 

Style Me UpMy daughter and I had the opportunity to try Style Me Up Dazzling Key Pendants .  Although this kit is recommended for age 8 and up, Trinity (age 4) did a good job.  In fact, I think this is a good challenge for my daughter to help her further develop her fine motor skills!

My daughter Trinity, is very girly, and so am I!  So the sparkles, jewels and making necklaces are extremely fun for us!  This kit will be a lot easier for girls who are 8 and older; however, Trinity welcomed the challenge and created her own masterpieces with a little help from me!

 

Pros:

  • A fun challenge that can exercise fine motor skills.
  • Sparkles and jewels.
  • This particular kit was girly and made for “little fashionistas” but not too “grown up.”
  • The tape/sticker that is already preformed and pre-cut to fit the different key designs versus having to glue the jewels on to the key necklaces.  This makes it so much easier and less messy. {Thank you for this!!!}
  • This kit comes with everything that you need to make these necklaces!  We didn’t have to go out and try to find any materials–with two little ones this is ideal for us!
  • If you are not extremely crafty, or are looking for something quick to do, this kit makes it easy for you!
  • The image on this packaging for this kit is not to grown up or revealing.  This is a plus for me because since my daughter likes girly things, the features on the packaging of other “girly” products and brands are sometimes way too grown up.  Trinity will immediately say “Mommy, her belly is showing, that’s not good!”  This packaging did not lead to this response.
  • My daughter was able to express her creativity!
  • Can be found in TARGET!  Who doesn’t love Target?!?

Cons:

  • Not sure it is durable enough for my 4 year old.  Some of the jewels came off the first time she wore it, but it still looks nice and she loves it.
  • Also the “ring” used to hold the ribbon on loosened (probably from my daughter’s car seat) and the key fell off, but this was easy to fix.
  • I wish there were more pre-sticky sheets with the jewels on them–this made it very easy for my daughter to pick up the jewels with the tweezers provided.

Other products that I would love my daughter would love to try:

Here are some pictures of Trinity making her necklaces:

Working HardWorking HardsparklesFinished

Visit the Style Me Up website or like their facebook page to see their products and the materials that come with the Dazzling Key Pendants.

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  I received this kit to try for free; however, the opinions expressed are honest and sincere.  Your opinion(s) may be different.

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Tropical Food’s Snack Mix: ReCharge®

Nov28
2011 2 Comments Written by Faith
 

Delicious, tasty, and satisfying are three words that came to mind when I tried ReCharge® snack mixes by Tropical Foods!  My husband and I have continuously looked for healthy snacks that taste good and Tropical Food’s ReCharge® Snack Mix meets our criteria for a great tasting nutritious snack!  ReCharge’s “naturally enhanced” snack mix comes in 3 different varieties that are “enhanced with probiotics, Omega-3, pomegranate seed oil and Chia seeds.”  These mixes are low-sodium snacks that consists of antioxidants and B6 but contain no trans fat and no cholesterol.

super chargeTropical Food’s was generous enough to allow my family and I to sample all 3 of their current blends!  I enjoyed the 3 mixes and the ingredients; I especially loved the dark chocolate chunks that were in the blends.  The white chocolate drops that were in the Chia ReCharge® Stix Mix gave this particular blend a yummy sweet-n-salty (but not too salty) taste — AND the cranberries added a nice fruity taste to all the mixes as well.  My favorite was the Super Charged Cranberry Blend, which I actually tried to hide from my husband!

Here are Tropical foods’ descriptions of their delicious healthy snacks:

*Super Charged Cranberry Blend includes Omega-3 fortified cranberries, pomegranate infused cranberries, and probiotic dark chocolate cranberries, plus almonds, dark chocolate chunks and yogurt-dipped peanuts.
*Chia ReCharge® Stix Mix features Chia Sticks mixed with cranberries, almonds, dark chocolate chunks, yogurt-covered raisins, pineapple and white chocolate drops.
*Dark Chocolate Energy Boost includes an invigorating mix of coffee beans, probiotic cranberries, and raisins – all coated with dark chocolate – plus almonds, pineapple and dark chocolate chunks.

So if you are looking for a healthy snack, try ReCharge®.  It’s also a great snack to have before and after a work out!!

Check out Tropical Foods’ site for more delicious snack choices!

Have you tried any of these before?  What’s your favorite?

I received free samples of this product for review purposes; however, my opinions expressed are honest and sincere.  Opinions may vary.

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SittersSearch.com

Nov22
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Faith
 

SittersSearchLogoMoms and Dads — Are you looking to have a date night?  Or are you looking to have some help around the house or help with your children? Maybe you are looking to hire a nanny or a babysitter but just don’t know where to look.

OR

Are you looking for a position as a nanny or sitter? Maybe you are a stay at home mom and want to find ways to make some extra income!

SittersSearch.com is a useful FREE sitter service.  Yes, parents and future sitters, it is a FREE website where sitters and parents can connect!  It is very simple and easy to navigate.  Parents, all you will need to do is sign up, enter your zip code and view the profiles of the babysitters in your area.  Profiles consist of general information, education, certifications, availability, preferences, experience and responsibilities (i.e. does he/she have reliable transportation).  Future nanny’s and sitters, of at least 18 years of age or 13 years old accompanied by an adult, can register, upload a picture and be placed in the database so parents can review profiles.  Also sitters can click on advanced search and search for possible positions with families.

SittersSearch strives to ensure the safety of both the parents and sitters — this is their primary concern, so your contact information will not be disclosed until you have decided on your possible sitter.  Even then, SittersSearch suggests that you “get to know” your candidate after contacting your possible future sitter.

So, if you are looking to find a babysitter check it out!  This can be a useful resource for you and your family!

I received compensation to do this review, but of course this is my honest and sincere opinion; however, opinions may vary.

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A Father’s Love…

Nov18
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Faith
 

A Father's LoveI spent some time looking through some of the pictures that I had on my phone and came across this one.  It of course touches my heart.  I am so thankful for my husband and how great of a father he is!  My girls and I are blessed.

I am also blessed to have a WONDERFUL Daddy who was and is always there for me.  I could go on and on about my Daddy and husband and how much they love their children but that is not the point that I want to make in this post.

Let’s take a quick look at A Father’s Love…

 

 

When  my daughter calls “Daddy, Daddy, I need your help,” I will do my best to drop everything and come running to be there for her.   -  Joshua G.

I know that some of us may not have a “Daddy.”  Or some of us may have a father on earth but not a very good one.  As unfortunate as that sounds we are all blessed to have a perfect Heavenly Father.  For that, I am ETERNALLY grateful!

Here is what I want you (and myself) to remember:

When you cry, He hears you.

When you yell out for help, He is there.

When you praise Him.  When you call His name.

He will never leave

** HE IS THERE! ** HE IS THERE! ** HE IS THERE! **

Deuteronomy 4:31 31(For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.

Deuteronomy 31:6 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Deuteronomy 31:8 8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Matthew 28 19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Those of us who have children know that when our child is hurting, and they call out for help, we come running.  Don’t you think that our GOD, would do the same if not MORE?  He is there.  Waiting for you to REST in Him.  He loves you and me.  HE is LOVE!

Let’s be thankful for our Heavenly Father’s love!

Sincerely,

Faith

Photo Courtesy of kelsey_lovefusionphoto (2nd picture)

 

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Tiny Prints Holiday Party

Nov16
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Faith
 

Bag of Goodies from Tiny PrintsAs I stated in the TPS photography post, I am so excited to tell you about this wonderful event I attended.  The Tiny Prints Holiday Party was hosted by Jennifer B., founder of MommyBKnowsBest and The Charlotte Moms. I met some awesome bloggers, had a great time, and satisfied my yum-o-meter (yes, I made up a word) with the great tastes of Fran’s Filling Station.

*Fran’s Filling Station*
Fran’s Filling Station was an inviting environment and the Maryland Style Crab Cakes were delicious and satisfying. I definitely want to go back and try their Wednesday Night Special–SHRIMP & GRITS.  I love seafood with grits!!

*Tiny Prints*
The main event of the evening was the presentation of Tiny Prints.  I loved the displays and am completely obsessed with the photo books of all different sizes.  I also loved the ornament and tri-fold cards.    All, yes, ALL of the products I saw were of great quality.  Tiny Prints has a variety of styles to choose from, including a celebrity collection, DIY Holiday cards or stationary for different occasions and purposes (i.e. birth announcements and invitations).

I am grateful to Jennifer and Tiny Prints for having me at this event.  I received some fun goodies as well but of course this is still my honest and sincere opinion.

Check out MommyB‘s post about this awesome event!

After you take a look at the websites, come back and tell me what’s your favorite item at Tiny Prints.  Also, what would you like to try at Fran’s Filling Station?

Birth Announcements, Graduation Announcements, Fathers Day Cards, Baby Shower Invitations, & More from Tiny Prints

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