Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Babies Keep On Comin'
Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes - Review
I've been using disinfecting wipes before they were the "it" thing to hoard. I've tried my fair share of brands. Some are flimsy and have hardly any power to them, while others are worth using time and time again. The Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes are a brand I definitely recommend.
ARM & HAMMER recently released it's Essential Disinfecting Wipes which feature a citrus-based disinfectant formula that kills 99.9 percent of viruses & bacteria and cleans without harsh chemicals. Because the active ingredient is citrus-based and they contain no quaternary ammonium chloride compounds like other leading brands, ARM & HAMMER Essentials Disinfecting Wipes are worry-free to use on a range of household surfaces.
There are two scents of Arm & Hammer Essential Disinfecting Wipes available - Renewing Rain and Lemon Orchard. I like Renewing Rain better than the other because the Lemon Orchard has kind of a bitter smell to it. Other than that, both work very well on surfaces. The wipes are thick and the right size. I can clean a fairly decent area with them and feel good knowing the area I've just wiped is disinfected.Final Two Winners for February
Two of my giveaways have ended and the winners have been randomly drawn.
The winner of the TV Store Online giveaway is #20, Marisela Zuniga.
The winner of the Blues Clues DVD giveaway is #25, starzine.
Congrats to the winners and thanks to all who entered. Be sure to keep an eye out for current and upcoming giveaways.
The Croods: A New Age - Blu-ray Review and Giveaway
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Henry's First Professional Pics
My grandson, Henry Maddex, is just a little over two weeks old. He's definitely got our heart in his hand. His first professional pics were done a few days ago by a gal at the church who wanted to see if she could do well taking newborn pics. She offered to do them for free. I'd say she knocked it out of the park! Now I need to free up some wall space in my home cause I'm sure I'll be ordering several of these.
Check It Out: #HPPresidentsDay Giveaway

Savings.com is giving away 5 $100 Visa e-gift cards to spend at HP! Giveaway ends on Wednesday, February 17th at 11:59 PM PT. Five (5) winners will receive a $100 Visa e-gift card to spend at HP.
Monday, February 15, 2021
Broken and Beautiful: Let God Turn Your Mess into a Masterpiece - Book Review
Book Overview:
Christine Soule’s life was a jumbled pile of broken pieces. Her father was married seven times; her mother four times. Between her parents’ divorce when she was 5 years old and the day she allowed the power and presence of God into her heart, she watched her sister have an affair with her adoptive father; met 15 siblings she never knew at her biological father’s funeral; turned to drugs and alcohol; got pregnant at 17; had twins less than two years later; and became a victim of human trafficking. She had to break the cycle for the sake of her children. With nowhere else to turn, she dropped to her knees and prayed. And that’s when everything changed.
Broken and Beautiful is Soule’s inspirational story of how God took the pieces of her broken, astonishingly dysfunctional life and transformed it all into a breathtaking mosaic of joy and purpose.
“The places where you feel hopeless are exactly what He wants to redeem and fill with beauty, dignity and strength. He has a plan for your pain. A wonderful intention for your failures. A purpose for your hardest, darkest stories,” Soule writes.
Told with honesty and surprising touches of humor, Soule shares her journey from drug-addicted stripper to exuberant Jesus lover with a passion for helping others embrace God’s love. Broken and Beautiful is a raw, authentic story of hope, from a place of experience.
Author Christine Soule lives with the love of her life, Mitch Soule, in Seattle. They have five kids and two wonderful grandchildren (and counting). She is the founder and CEO of Providence Heights (www.providenceheights.org), a nonprofit created to house women and children in need and to provide counseling, education and jobs.
For more information, please visit www.christinesoule.com.
My Review:
It is hard for me to get into books about God that are laden with long words and doctrine. It's not that those books aren't good but I'm not usually able to keep focus. Christine Soule has authored a book that's just right for me. She speaks from real experience, while including scripture and reflection.
Christine is someone I can relate to, for the most part. She'd been dealt some heavy cards and has taken those moments to turn to God. She brings her stories into each chapter, showing how they've worked for her. Christine touches on forgiveness, tithing, worship, and other Christian ministries and gifts.
I feel like Christine has been super blessed by the power of prayer and miracles. She has a strong faith and has seen how God works all things for good. I can't say I've personally had as many life experiences work out as well as she has, but I can say she's not wrong in the power of prayer and expecting miracles. Christine builds other women up and shows them how they can and should look to God and other women for support, through both good and bad times. This is one of my favorite books in relation to how I can better build my life in Christ.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Valentine's Day: Give the Gift of Welch’s Fruit Snacks Customizable Heart Box
Check out the latest launch from America’s #1 Fruit Snack Brand – Welch’s Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit Valentine’s Day Heart. The holiday of love will be here in just a few days, and this would make a nice gift for that special someone in your life.
Providing a gifting option beyond traditional offerings, the 2021 limited-edition offering features custom Valentine’s Day-themed graphics and are bursting with delicious flavor, just like the fruit snacks you already know and love. Perfect for spreading the love this season, Welch’s Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit Valentine’s Day Heart is available:
At CVS and Walgreens ($5), where each box features a “To/From” signable panel making it easy to add a handwritten touch for your Valentine.
On Amazon ($13.95) and easily shipped straight to your Valentine’s doorstep. The best part? It’s completely customizable! At checkout, simply enter your heartfelt message and it will be printed directly on the Welch’s Fruit Snacks Heart-Shaped box.
First Winners for February
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Check It Out: Savings.com #VDayAtMacys Giveaway

Savings.com is giving away 5 $100 e-gift cards to spend at Macy’s!
Giveaway ends on Thursday, February 11th at 11:59 PM PT. Five (5) winners will receive a $100 e-gift card from Macy’s.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Get Your Geeky Gifts at TV Store Online - Review and Giveaway
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Introducing My First Grandson
I'm a grandma! Let me repeat, I'm a grandma! Henry Maddex was born last Saturday.
Allyson and Russ went in to be induced at 0000 hours on Saturday and he was born around 10:30 pm later that night via C-section. After many, many hours of labor it was decided a cesarean was best. Both baby and mother are doing great. Jason and I are going to see him in person tomorrow night, so I'm sure I'll be flooding another post with pictures!
Check It Out: Savings.com #ZalesForVDay Giveaway

Savings.com is giving away five $100 Visa e-gift cards to spend at Zales!
Giveaway ends on Thursday, February 4th at 11:59 PM PT. Five (5) winners will receive a $100 Visa e-gift card to spend at Zales.
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