Review:Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set

Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament MP3 Set

International Children's Bible - Audio Version

Synopsis:

Now the entire New Testament is ready for the Wired Generation.

Today’s youth ingest media at a faster rate than any previous generation. And they can’t get enough! The Word of Promise: Next Generation - New Testament is the perfect way for young multitaskers to absorb Scripture. This ambitious recording makes the Word accessible to more kids than ever before.
Starring a Hollywood-level cast of young talent including Cody Linley (Hanna Montana, Dancing with the Stars) as Jesus, AnnaSophia Robb (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as Mary Magdalene, Jordin Sparks (American Idol Winner) as Elizabeth, Cobin Bleu (High School Musical) as Peter, Alyson Stoner (Cheaper by the Dozen) as Martha, and narrated by Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings). The project includes informative book introductions by author Max Lucado and his daughter, Jenna Lucado, who is a speaker on the Revolve® Tour.
The Word of Promise: Next Generation is much more than just a word-for-word reading: it’s an all-star cast performing audio drama with a rich original score and Hollywood special effects. When Jesus walks on the water, kids will feel like they’re in the boat. When Peter waits in the courtyard during the Lord’s trial, the fire will crackle. The ambient sounds of the Holy land, the breath-taking musical score, the world-class young actors and the timeless Word of Promise all combine to deliver an unparalleled achievement.
Set includes 24 hours of audio drama on 3 mp3 CDs and a bonus 75 minute Behind-the-Scenes DVD featuring interviews with the actors.

My opinion:

I never rave about anything. I hardly ever tell anyone they must buy something....

But I absolutely 100% LOVE this!

It is a GREAT tool for children and adults alike. Packed with stars that children know, this version puts feeling and emotion into the bible.

My daughter (one of the 4) is 8 and has dyslexia. Reading the bible is almost impossible for her and she can't understand 95% of what is read. This is perfect for her. She can listen to it and understand much more. She doesn't have to stop to guess, struggle, and sound out words. She is asking so many questions now. We can easily pause and discuss what was talked about at anytime without losing our place.

It was such a chore to read the bible together. Getting them to sit still and pay attention to my hubby's monotone (and amazingly boring voice) was mission impossible! Now the kids are excited about it! It is easier for my husband and I as well. I hate to admit that a lot of times I will skip over passages because I get bored. These Cd's keep me entertained. I am not making excuses to do something else or getting easily distracted.

This CD set inspires great conversations between parents and children. I highly recommend it!

I am a big fan, and I wish I had the complete set (like for mother's day. Tell my hubby). It is definitely worth the money!

There is one thing I don't care for. It isn't New King James Version. It is the International Children's Bible Version , but it is very easy for the children and I to both understand. This is one I do actually suggest. It is wonderful!

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Drum roll...........

1. Yummy boy Mummy
2. lonetree
3. Tami (very lucky to win 2)

I have emailed each of you. You also have 3 days to send me your mailing info. If you don't I will have to pick new winners.


Congrats to EVERYONE! I had such a great time. You guys cracked me up with your comments. I hope to see you all back on April first to start my 2 new contest.

~Jen

Giveaways ending soon, and news on futures

Hey Everyone,

As you know, my giveaways end tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to sign up if you haven't and tell your friends and family so they can have a chance too. I really enjoyed hosting my fist givaways on this new site. I hope you all had fun as well. I really enjoyed reading some of the comments. You guys crack me up! Thank you all so much for participating.

News:

Beginning April 1st, I will start some great book giveaways. One of them will be for an autographed copy of a young adult novel! HOW EXCITED AM I! So, great things ahead. I have plenty of reviews lined up in the next month so be sure to tune in!

Does it make me a dork that I am this excited? Go ahead, I can take it..... OKAY! I'm a dork... I know!

Well, Hopefully I see you all enter soon!

Please feel free to check out my blogroll, and visit some of the other great sites. They all usually have great giveaways going on! Be sure to stop by Kris' site and tell her how awesome her blog designs are (she can make you a grabby button!) Her prices are great! You can even grab some great spring and easter layouts (free)! Our favorite word in this blog is free.

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~Jen

Review: A Quiet Flame by Philip Kerr

Book details:

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult (March 19, 2009)
• Language: English

Synopsis:

A Quiet Flame opens in 1950. Falsely fingered a war criminal, Bernie Gunther has booked passage to Buenos Aires, lured, like the Nazis whose company he has always despised, by promises of a new life and a clean passport from the Perón government. But Bernie doesn’t have the luxury of settling into his new home and lying low. He is soon pressured by the local police into taking on a case in which a girl has turned up dead, gruesomely mutilated, and another—the daughter of a wealthy German banker—has gone missing. Both crimes seem to connect to an unsolved case Bernie worked on back in Berlin in 1932. It’s not so far-fetched that the cases might be linked: after all, the scum of the earth has been washing up on Argentine shores—state-licensed murderers and torturers—so why couldn’t a serial killer be among them?

But Argentina, just like Germany, holds terrible secrets within its corrupt halls of power. When beautiful Anna Yagubsky seeks Gunther out, desperate for help, to find out what happened to her Jewish aunt and uncle who have disappeared, he is drawn into a horror story that rivals everything he has tried so hard to leave behind half a world away.

In this new postwar world, Bernie Gunther is a man without a name or a country, but still in full possession of his conscience. He is “the right kind of hero for his time—and ours.” (Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review)

Discalimer:

Let me start of by saying that I give honest reviews. I don't rave about something unless I really love it. Please keep that in mind. I will not rave about something just to make a Person feel good about their work. Getting a work published should do that already.


My opinion of the book:

First off, let me say that I have not read the previous books in this trilogy. This is the first book I have read by Philip Kerr.

This book jumps around from story line to story line. I don't mind that so much, but there are so many stories in this book, that it is hard to keep them all straight. Not to mention the jumping back and forth in time from the 1950' to the 1930's. I really liked the original plot. The story was very well written. Watching Bernie Gunther trying to solve an old case tied in with a new one was a great story. The book jumps back and forth to find the culprit of a murder that happened 20+ years earlier in Berlin. Now, it seems, the murderer has resurfaced in Buenos Aries.

The murders are eventually solved, but rather anti-climatically. Along the way, several other story lines are thrown into the mix. While they are decent plots, Kerr adds at least 3 more toward the ending of the book. It all becomes a a little hard to remember which character was doing what to whom and why. The other cases are solved in the manner as the first... very casually. It really left me wanting more action and conflict. There were some great action scenes in the book, but I wish it would have carried throughout the book. It all felt a little rushed. I would have enjoyed more depth.

With all of that being said... Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It is a well researched story with strong characters, and a great original story line. (I am trying not to reveal too much here, guys. I don't want to spoil it for you.) There is some sex (not really detailed), foul language is used lightly, and a great deal of violence. Remember, part of the setting for this story is during Hitler's reign of terror. There is a lot of Anti-Semitism.

It was hard for me to get into this one. I tried to read it for at least 4 days and only made it to page 130. I really took it in last night and finished it. It didn't pull me in with in those first 130 pages.

I do recommend it. It was a good story. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the best) I think I would give it a 3.75. So, when you have some spare time...read it and judge for yourself.

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A little about me:

My name is Jennie and I have 5 beautiful children. We love to do things. Baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, t-ball, cheer leading... you name it we are there. Sometimes we just love those quiet nights at home playing board games. I Love CANDYLAND!

Interesting Fact about me: As a teen I broke My arm twice in 6 weeks by waving at people! lol! I'm not kidding I really did!

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What happend to "service with a smile"?

You have to go here: http://www.tosaveapenny.com/2009/03/i-was-called-thief-today.html

And read what happened to Amber today at her neighborhood Walgreens. How atrocious! Is anyone else floored at this like I am. I can not imagine being called a thief for sing coupons! Let alone being called one in front of other people! There is just no excuse for that nonsense.

With today's economy, we have to be "frugal" just to survive. Most of us are not rich! Well, we aren't anyways. I just can't believe that someone would accuse a loyal customer of being a thief for using coupons to get the best deal.

I think Amber should call the district manager and corporate office to complain.

Has anything like this ever happened to you? What did you do about it?

Review: The Read and Share Dvd Bible Volume 1

Thanks to Thomas Nelson Here: http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/

I had a wonderful opportunity to review the The Read & Share DVD Bible - Volume 1.

Synopsis:

http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=1400313031

The Read & Share DVD Bible - Volume 1
13 Stories from the Old and New Testament
By

Share the joy and wonder of God's Word with the children in your life.

Thirteen essential lessons of scripture starring the Bible's best-known characters. The Read And Share™ Bible on DVD combines an enchanting art style with a warm narrator and gentle musical underscore to transport kids back to Biblical times. The bite-size vignettes are perfect for the attention span of little ones, and give parents maximum flexibility to fit any time-frame.

Stories include: The Beginning, Adam & Eve, The Flood, Abram, Isaac & Rebekah, Jacob & Esau, Rachel, Jacob & God, John the Baptist, Jesus is Born, Jesus is Tempted, Jesus Love Children, and One Lost Sheep

My Take:

I like it. It was entertaining. The stories were easy to follow and a great source of knowledge. It teaches children on their level like a Sunday school teacher would. It is a great learning tool to teach your children bible stories and spark discussions. The music and images are calm and soothing. It didn't make my kids bounce off the wall!

The best part is... The kids loved it. They sat through the entire program, and were entertained the whole time. It is so easy to use too. My four year old loaded and started it by herself. How great. I think it is a wonderful dvd. It lasts an hour so you can definitely get some peace and quiet. 2 thumbs up.

Go check it out at the above addys... They even have a buy link. Enjoy!

~Jen

A New Look!

Kris at: http://myonecuteblog.com/ did an amazing job! What do you think?

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So... cool huh! Please stop by and tell Kris what a great job she did. You may even see something you like. She has some great spring and easter stuff up. Maybe she can make you a grabby button!

Let's talk design...

I am having my blog revamped by:


Kris at http://myonecuteblog.com/ is working on something for me. YAY! I am a tech accident waiting to happen so I leave it to those who can. She has some Awesome Spring and Easter designs you have to check out. Christmas is MY FAVORITE holiday, but Easter is next!

I am letting her do my grabby button too... I never would have figured that out! Thank goodness for those Who can understand this computer stuff!

Stop by and check out her designs and say hi.

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Sorry for the silence.

Some may know that we adopted a special needs puppy. Since I can no longer have children I have puppy's. Her Name is rosie. I call her Miss Rosie Posie

She has dwarfism. She is a dauschaund. My little hot dog with out a bun. I love her just as much as my babies... all the kids love her so much... There was an accident tonight. We think her back or nexk are broken. I am up wwith her. She is still alive, but in pain. No vet near here is 24 hr.... She has to suffer until we can get to a vet so he can tall us if she will make it. As you can imagine. I am just besides my self in greif and worry and so are my hubby and kids... I know to some she may just be a dog... but she is part of our family. I hope there is something we can do . I don't want to have her put down. I will not blog until late tomorrow. Thanks for understanding my absence.

~jen

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Review: Guardian by Julius Lester

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date: October 2008
ISBN-13: 9780061558900
Sales Rank: 239,310
Age Range: 12 and up
129pp

Synopsis:

"There are times when a tree can no longer withstand the pain inflicted on it, and the wind will take pity on that tree and topple it over in a mighty storm. All the other trees who witnessed the evil look down upon the fallen tree with envy. They pray for the day when a wind will end their suffering.
I pray for the day when God will end mine."

In a time and place without moral conscience, fourteen-year-old Ansel knows what is right and what is true, but it is dangerous to choose honesty, and so he chooses silence.

Now an innocent man is dead, and Ansel feels the burden of his decision. He must also bear the pain of losing a friend, his family, and the love of a lifetime.

Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honoree Julius Lester delivers a haunting and poignant novel about what happens when one group of people takes away the humanity of another.

My opinion:

Guardian by Julius Lester is a moving read. Not only is this novel about lynching, but also identity. Whose opinion matters most to us? Ours? Our neighbors and Friends? Whom and with what we identify ourselves with defines our character. It shows who we really are on the inside, and who are we if we don't stand up for truth and justice.

Set in the Summer of 1946 in a small southern town, a small boy watches a horrible history unfold before his eyes. Only 4 people know the truth.... himself, his father, the accused, and the real culprit.

I can only imagine how torn Ansel must have felt throughout the many situations of the book. Loyalty to his father, mother, friend, and the truth must have nearly pulled him in half.

While the book is short having only 119 pages, I couldn't put it down. It was a very engrossing novel.

I did have a few problems with the book. I do understand the setting and time. I know an author must be real to the story. The "n" word is rampant throughout this book. For that matter, so is sexual imagery. They also use the " Gd" word more than a few times. I hate those words. I find it hard to tolerate their use in a book that is geared for 12 and up children.

It is a great book to read, but I wold not let my 12 year old read it. Maybe 15 or 16, but not 12.

I did enjoy the book. It is powerful, moving, and will make you stop and think. I do recommend you read it. Please be cautious when letting your young adults read this. Read it first and decide for yourself.

Feel free to visit the Author's website to learn more about him and his works. Go here: http://members.authorsguild.net/juliuslester/

Spring Reading Thing 2009

How about a challenge?

Katrina over at callapidder Days: http://callapidderdays.com/ is hosting the Spring Reading Thing 2009 Challenge. I love this Challenge. I am a member of several of those book clubs that automatically send you books. Well, I have a bunch of books that I never ordered and haven't read. This is what I shall do , I will read them. I am sure they were lonely and depressed on the shelf thinking that they would never be read.

When I have finished a book on my list I will highlight it or place an x beside it.

I may add more to it due to commitments I have already made. There may also be some young adult books mixed in ( I love young adult books).

Here' the list:

* Freefall by Anna Lvine

* Guardian by Julius Lester

* BaleFire A feather of stone by Cate Tieranan

* Your Heart Belongs to me by Dean Koontz

* The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

* Called out of Darkness by Anne Rice

* Monster by Frank Peretti

* One Thousand White Women by Jim Fregus

* Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark

* Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark

* Black, Red, White trilogy by Ted Dekker

* Just After Sunset by Stephen King

* The Unwelcome Child by Terese Pampellonne

* Heat Lightning by John Sanford

* The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub

That should keep me busy for 2 weeks....Maybe....

So what are you reading?

Freebies abound...

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Go to http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/HarperChildrens/Members/GeneralSignMeUp.aspx?STCtxtId=100 Click sign me up. There is a box you can check that says first look. This will let you request to read and review arc's of childrens books.

Go here to request and review harper collins adult books.. (Not adult like naughty, adult like not teen)
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Exciting huh? Go try these things and see what you can get.

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GIVEAWAY: Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts Freshwater Pearl Bracelet

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What is that? You want to know how to enter. Well, since this is my first ever giveaway let's do it right!

This is only open to U.S. residents. Sorry guys. This Giveaway will run from March 18Th, 2009 until March 29, 2009 11:59 p.m. c.s.t.

3 winners will be chosen by random.org and posted on Saturday. I will email the winners and they will have 3 days to contact me. If they don't contact me I will choose another winner.

To enter:

Leave a comment telling me what you do to maintain a healthy heart. Be sure to include an email address or way to contact you. If I can't contact you I'll choose another winner! That is it.

Extra entries: (1 entry each) Please leave one comment per extra entry.

1. Follow me or subscribe to my blog.

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3. Blog about my contest and link back to this giveaway and cheerios helping hearts (address above in blog).

That's it. Not bad for my first giveaway! Good Luck to All!

Jen~

Afrin Pure Sea Review

AS many of you know, I am a bzzagent. The bzzagent company will send products for me to review. I give honest reviews on their products (good or bad). They have teamed up with Afrin to send me a new product: Afrin Pure Sea Nasal Rinse.

Now at first I thought... WHAT!?! A nasal rinse! EWWW! I mean come on.

About the product:

You can find this in the cough and cold isle of your local stores.Afrin pure sea is 100% purified sea water that has gone through a sterilizing filtration process to remove impurities and microorganisms. It retains sea waters trace elements and minerals to better match your body' natural chemistry. Pure sea is free of drugs or preservatives and can be used up to 4 times a day.

So says the company.

Here is what I think:

I have used this product for the past few days. I was very axious to try it at first.
You are supposed to stand (tilting over sideways) over your sink and spay this stuff up yourupper nostril. It then runs out the bottom nostril taking the "gunk" with it. Then switch postitions and sides. Now, I must admit I as skeptical! Who has a "dirty nose"? My nose doesn't have that nasty stuff in it. I keep a clean nose!

The nozzle is comfortable. It caused me no discomfort whatsoever. The "sea water" was a little cold, but it was fine. It was like going swimming and getting little bit of water up your nose. Let me tell you, There was "stuff". The nasal rinse worked. After I was finished flushing my nose I had to blow it to get all of the water out. After use, I could breathe more clearly. It helped clean out things that normal blowing doesn't reach. My nose, however, did feel a little dry after each use.

Overall, I was very pleased with the results. It was something I didn't thnk I would enjoy, but I did. Afrin pure Sea Nasal wash did what it said it would and I like it. I think everyone should try it.

I have 8 coupons for $3.00 off any one Afrin pure sea Nasal Rinse expires 6/30/09.

If you would like one of the Coupons leave a comment with you email address and I will contact you.

Give it a try!

Fiber One® yogurt Fiber Friend Face-Off Review and GIVEAWAY!

Yes, you heard right folks... another giveaway! The AMAZING people at My blog spark and Fiber one are teaming up to offer three Fiber Friend gift baskets to my wonderful readers!

Do you know how much fiber you are getting each day?

When you visit http://www.fiberfriendfaceoff.com/ you can create your own personal avatar, or Fiber Friend. You then face off against a weekly opponent to help learn about daily fiber requirements and the health benefits of fiber. Just by registering, players are entered in a sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes including daily gift cash cards, weekly Flip Video camcorder and a grand prize trip-for-two to a luxury spa in Arizona. Players can also download discount coupons for Fiber One products including Fiber One yogurt, chewy snack bars, ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, toaster pastries, muffin mix and pancake mix, all great tasting foods that help to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Fiber One yogurt provides 20 percent of the Daily Value of fiber and is a good source of vitamins A &D.

Want to win a Fiber Friend gift basket, which includes a nutrition journal, water bottle, pedometer with calorie counter, and a kitchen scale? (yogurt not included) Three (3) winners will receive one basket.

Let's get the rules out of the way first:

This is only open to U.S. residents. Sorry guys. This Giveaway will run from March 19Th, 2009 until March 29, 2009 11:59 p.m. c.s.t.
3 winners will be chosen by random.org and posted on Saturday. I will email the winners and they will have 3 days to contact me. If they don't contact me I will choose another winner.

To enter:

Leave a comment telling me Who you would like to challenge in the Fiber Friend Face-Off?. Be sure to include an email address or way to contact you. If I can't contact you I'll choose another winner! That is all you have to do.. You must do this before extra entries count.

Extra entries: (1 entry each) Please leave one comment per extra entry.

1. Follow me or subscribe to my blog.

2. Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway including link. User: abookishmom
3. Blog about my contest and link back to this giveaway and fiber friend face off (address above in blog).

That's it. Not bad for my 2ND giveaway! Good Luck to All!

Freebies!

Go here: http://info.ikea-usa.com/seizethedays/ to the bottom of the page for Free breakfast at your local Ikea! Some stores are excluded so rad the fine print. Use the store locater to find a stor near you. Good from March 20, 2009 to march 22, 2009 Limit one per customer!

Rita's Italian Ice is holding the 17th annual Rita's giveaway on Friday, March 20, 2009 from noon to 10 p.m. at participating Rita's locations. Click here to find your closest location! Yumm!

Too bad we don't have either where I am.

Technical Difficulities! with the giveaways.

Hey everyone... It was called to my attention that some of you were not able to post! I am so sorry. All problems should be fixed now. Please if you can't comment to enter the giveaways please email me and let me know:

livingmyhappilyeverafter at yahoo. com

These are my first giveaways on a new blog and I am learning as I go. Thanks so much and I am sorry for all the technical bugs. If you didn't get to enter please tey again.

Review: Rachel's Tears: 10th Anniversary Edition: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott

Rachel's Tears: 10th Anniversary Edition

The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott

Trade Paper

By Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott

"I am not going to apologize for speaking the name of Jesus . . . If I have to sacrifice everything . . . I will." -Rachel Scott

The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. We later learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. Now her parents talk about Rachel's life and how they have found meaning in their daughter's martyrdom in the aftermath of the school shooting. Rachel's Tears comes from a heartfelt need to celebrate this young girl's life, to work through the grief and the questions of a nation, and to comfort those who have been touched by violence in our schools today. Using excerpts and drawings from Rachel's own journals, her parents offer a spiritual perspective on the Columbine tragedy and provide a vision of hope for preventing youth violence across the nation.


What an amazing story. This books tugs at your heart through every page. If this one doesn't make you cry... you might not have a heart.

Rachel's story was a real eye opener for me. This book isn't only the story of a girl who died for her beliefs, but a challenge to show loves to those often overlooked. This book will make you reevaluate your walk in faith, and want to be stronger and grow closer to God. It is truly amazing to read the strength of one girl when, as adults, we just can't seem to stay faithful. I recommend this book to everyone especially school aged children. It can teach us all a thing or two. Get your Kleenex ready and close by for this one!

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Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure Review

Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends #12 : Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure

Product Detail
ISBN: 1400313066ISBN-13: 9781400313068Format: DVDTrim Size: 5.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 Style#: 023755410894Page Count: 60Carton Qty: 30
Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends #12 : Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure
It's About Being Unique

Poor Skeeter can't seem to do anything right. His famous older brother can do no wrong. Which one will find the treasure?
Skeeter's "perfect" brother Sir Sinclair M. Skeeto, the world famous adventurer, comes to the garden with a mysterious treasure map left by their father. All the garden gang are in awe of Sinclair, and fawn all over him. But could it really be up to wrong-way Skeeter and his crooked stinger to solve the mystery of the treasure's location?
Introducing John O'Hurley (Seinfeld, Dancing With the Stars) as Sir Sinclair M. Skeeto. Also featuring the voice talents of Tim Conway and Melissa Disney.
Lesson is based on Psalm 139:13-14 about each of us being designed especially by God.

The above Synopsis was Borrowed from http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=1400313066
As a member of the Thomas Nelson Review team I was lucky enough to ge to review this movie. It was wonderful! Not only did it teach about being different and loving the way God made us, but it also teaches working together. It was a warm and wonderful movie. My children (ages 12 - 4) Loved it! My four year old watched it 3 times in a row!!! During the moive the characters kept reffering to a cake that they loved. Well, after the movie was over the recipe for the cake was given! How neat. Now I can discuss this movie and it's moral points while making something from the movie! Cool!
I highly recommend this movie to everyone (even if you don't have kids)!

Neutrogna Cosmetics Review

Neutrogena® Cosmetics Review
I am a buzzagent for http://www.bzzagent.com/. They send me products to review and I review them for you. I recently had the chance to review Neutrogena Cosmetics. I was lucky enough to be sent a full size:
1. Neutrogena mineral sheers concealer kit.
2. Neutrogena nourishing eye quad in Tea Biscuit.
3. Neutrogena nourishing eye liner in Brown Sugar.
and
4. Neutorgena Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black.

I will go through these in order. Please remember I have not been chosen to give a glowing review no matter what I think. I have been chosen to give my honest opinion. This is my honest opinion of the product.
The Neutrogena concealer kit was ok. I was not overly impressed. It did cover well, but it left a spotty cover. It didn't blend well for my liking. It looked to me like someone had bipped a needle in it and put dot by dot under my eyes. I was not a fan of this product.
I liked the Neutrogena eye quad (tea biscuit). I usually wear less neutral tones, but I enjoyed it. It had a great, smooth cover. The package had great instructions on ow to acheive different looks on the back. The one thing i didn't care for was the included applicator. It hasvery harsh sponge tip. It made my eyes itch and feel raw when I used it. I am not allergic to the materials, it was just that rough.
I loved the eye liner and it's features. It had a wonderful, smooth coverage and looked great! I love the rubber smudger on the ehd and the built in sharpener! It is very easy to apply and I had no problems with it.
I am not a mascara person. I don't wear mascara because of the running, clumps, and stickiness. I love the Neutrogena healthy volume mascara! It was super easy to apply. It coated well, and didnot leave clumps. My eyes didn't feel sticky, nor did it run. I love it, love t, love it!
Overall, I enjoyed the Neutrogena products. With only a few set backs, they were an overall joy. I was even complimented on the way my eyes looked by 3 people. I was only out and about for maybe 2 hours. I will buy several of these products.
I hope my Review was helpful to someone. I was as honest as possible.

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