100 Prayers God Loves to Hear

100 Prayers God Loves to Hear/ 100 Praise Songs, created by Stephen Elkins and illustrated by Tim O’Connor is a really cute children’s book. I got it for my daughter and was hoping to save it for her 3rd birthday, but she saw me open it, and fell in love with it. She insisted that she wants it now, not later. Before she went down for her afternoon nap, she reiterated “Mom, DON’T put it away! I want to look at it when I wake up.”

There are 100 prayers, and 2 CD’s with songs to go with each prayer. Each prayer also comes with a short explanation, and a “My little prayer reminder” verse or saying. The illustrations are really cute, and hold the interest and capture the imagination of a 3-year-old. It is also very easy for a young child to follow along in the book while listening to the CD.



The only thing I do not like is that for me, the mom, after listening to about 15-20 songs, I am ready for peace and quiet. Some of the songs, sung by children, are really good, but some have a heavy beat, and end up sounding more like noise than music. That, however, doesn’t seem to bother my daughter, who insists that I do not turn it off.

Overall I would highly recommend this book for preschool age children.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

A Summer Secret by Kathleen Fuller

The Mysteries of Middlefield- Book 1
A Summer Secret By Kathleen Fuller

This book intrigued me, because I know the area that it is set in. Mary Beth and Johnny are the main characters, a 13- year-old Amish girl and her twin brother. Young Mary Beth found an old, abandoned barn to be her refuge- but she couldn’t let her parents know about it, because it wasn’t considered to be safe. Then one day, she realizes that she isn’t the only one who uses the barn- but who is this mysterious person? Will she ever find out? And is it her brother Johnny who is reading her secret diary? Or is it the stranger?
Over all, I would recommend this book, especially for preteens. It gives a picture into the lives and culture of an Amish family without being overly dramatized and sensationalized. It teaches values that are useful for anyone, not just the Amish.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: John Bunyan by Kevin Belmonte

            John Bunyan by Kevin Belmonte

This book is a part of the “Christian Encounters” series. It explores the life of John Bunyan, providing a lot of background information on the times and cultural situations he found himself in. It gives as many details about his parents, wives, and children as are known, as well as his life before and after his conversion.

I learned a lot I didn’t know about John Bunyan, but it was a little hard to get through the book, as small as it is. There were a lot of facts, but the story line wasn’t that captivating. I think it would be an excellent resource for someone who enjoys facts and history, but it’s not a book that really holds one’s attention.
The part I enjoyed the most was the part of John’s life when he was writing the Pilgrim’s Progress. Excerpts from his books and the story behind his books was probably the most interesting and relevant part of John Bunyan, in my opinion.

Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of John Bunyan as part of their Booksneeze program, in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Home Made Simple Coupon Book

Here and Here are two links to try for a new Home Made Simple coupon booklet. I can't guarantee you'll get both of them, but it's worth a try! Giant Eagle periodically runs a sale on some of these products, and if I have more than 1 coupon book at a time, I have gotten free cleaning products!

Just a question: is anyone actually reading this anymore, and do you want me to keep on? I know I've been really slack lately in keeping up lately(101 other things to do) but if there is enough interest, I will continue. Also, let me know what all you are most interested in hearing about. I need some feedback!

Giant Eagle 3/25 to 3/31

French’s Mustard $1.33 page 5
Use $.50 printable  (look under the food tab) = 34¢
Use $.30 from 3/21/Smartsource =74¢

Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom or Chicken 67¢ page 3
Use $1.00/2 printable  = 34¢/2 or 17 cents each
Use $.30/4 from 3/28 Smartsource =$2.05/4 (51¢)

Vanity Fair plates, bowls and cups $2.00 page 3
Use $.50 from 3/14 Redplum =$1.00
Vanity Fair napkins $2.00 page 3
Use $.50 from 3/14 Redplum =$1.00
 
Breakstone Sour Cream $1.25 page 8Use $.55 from 3/21 Smartsource = 15¢Use $.60 printable =5 cents
 
 
Birdseye Steamfresh vegetables $1.00 page 1
Use $1.00/3 from 3/7 Redplum = $2.00/3
Use $.50 from 3/21 Smartsource =FREE
 
Stayfree pads $2.00 page 11
Use $2.00 from 3/28 Redplum =FREE

And remember, at the Middlefield GE, you get 5 cents credit per grocery bag you bring yourself!
 
Go to Cherry Picker to get the full matchup of deals.

Dairy Queen Receipt Day March 12

Tomorrow is Dairy Queen receipt day at the Middlefield Dairy Queen only:

Whatever you spend on Friday March 12th, you get that much off your next order.


DQ Cake purchases excluded

Must have receipt at time of redemption

Discount not valid on day of purchase, with any other coupons or promotions, multiple orders or DQ cakes

Each receipt is one time use only.

Must be redeemed within 21 days.

Promotion valid only at the Middlefield DQ Grill and Chill.

It's like Buying 1 order, and getting one free!