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Movie Review: Fireproof
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Angel Lynn Diamond.
If you have not already seen this movie then I highly suggest that you do. Watch it with your mate. It is a powerful movie that shows what God can do in your relationship and in your lives. It also shows what evil can do if you let it get a grip on you.
This movie is about a couple on the brink of divorce. The husband, played by Kirk Cameron, is insensitive and self-absorbed. He is a hero in his work as a fireman, but not a very pleasant man to come home to.
The wife, played by Erin Bethea, is heartbroken and wants to end their marriage. She then begins to form a relationship with a flirtatious doctor at work, which only complicates things of course.
Cameron’s movie father tells his son to give it 40 days and hands him a book on how to save his marriage. By doing little thoughtful things each day for your partner you will strengthen your marriage. This book has a day-by-day, to-do list of meaningful and loving gestures that is giving of yourself to your partner.
During this time a very confused Cameron accepts Christ into his life. At first these things do not impress Catherine (Bethea). Eventually after realizing that her husband is changing she turns around. The ending is remarkable with Catherine coming to her husband and telling him what he means to her. She also, impressed with his change, questions him and he tells her about Christ.
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This wonderful movie has an important message for couples. The power of Christ is what makes the difference.
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by Mom Mag.
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The Allowance Game
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Angel Lynn Diamond.
Does your child know the meaning of a dollar? Does he have chores around the house that he receives an allowance for? Help your child to understand how to appreciate earning money through chores well done. Educate him or her through a relaxed and fun experience in this learning game. As you make your way around the board you will be given opportunities to do the given chore. Earning money for this chore your child can choose to save his money or spend his money on things, such as ice cream. At the end of the game whoever has the most money will win the game.
Played for years in my own house and given as a gift to other children, this game was a favorite in the game closet. Reasonably priced through this seller below, grabbing one up would be a wise decision before it becomes a collectible.
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The Allowance Game was for 2 to 4 players between the ages of 5 to 12 years old. For something to do on that perfect afternoon on your front porch, on a rainy day or when you are shut in due to a big snowstorm, this is the perfect selection for curing boredom. Your kid’s interest will be piqued as they giggle with delight while playing The Allowance Game.
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Calling All Lego Maniacs!
Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by Angel Lynn Diamond.
I think that one of the greatest creations that were ever made were Legos. I remember them way before I bought them and they continually improve on this ingenious product. My nephew had them when he was young and they were basically sold as bricks. Lego has expanded to an amazing collection that will keep your child busy for hours in a constructive and imaginative way like never before.
Besides the Lego building blocks, Lego made a wonderful game known as Lego Creator: The Race to Build It Board Game. This item has become a collectible in its own right. This game is great for the whole family. Designed for ages 10 and up, younger kids can play with a little bit of help along the way. This game involves moving around the board and collecting pieces of your racer. Whoever gets theirs finished first, of course, wins the game. Not only did we have it in our house, I purchased it for some well-loved children along the way.
You do not have to be a Lego Maniac or a little boy to enjoy this game. Your child will love this game, guaranteed. If you can get your hands on this one for a reasonable price you will not be disappointed.
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Mother’s Day Messages in Mini Envelopes
Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by Mom Mag.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re thinking “what can I get Mom this year”, then here’s something that will definitely put a smile on her face.
KindNotes has just released a new collection especially for this special occasion.
What is KindNotes you ask?
It’s a container of messages enclosed in beautiful mini decorative envelopes that can be opened each day. It’s a great way to express your feelings and it will put a smile on the recipient’s face for sure.
I had the pleasure of receiving one of the Mother’s Day collections, which was just gorgeous. Inside a beautiful glass jar were wonderful little notes tucked away inside a pretty pink designed envelope which were placed on top of some equally pretty pink crinkled shred. Some of the messages were great quotes suited for mothers, other messages read “I’ll never forget you, Mom.”and “I cannot thank you enough for what you’ve done for me. With a library of more than 400 messages to choose from when ordering you just can’t go wrong.
Everything included was made with high quality materials. I just couldn’t get over how cute the tiny little envelopes were. 
The sample that I received isn’t the only offering that they have. You can choose from a variety of collections or even add your own personal touch by customizing your product in 5 easy and really quick steps with their interactive wizard. You have to check out their mailbox collection – very attractive.
This family-owned business has a wonderful product that’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any other occasion for that special person in our lives.
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Box4Blox – Lego Storage Solution
Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by Mom Mag.
If you have a Lego lover or two in your household, then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I say those little things end up EVERYWHERE.
My oldest son is a big fan of Legos and although I’m not sure of the exact count of pieces he has now, I do know it is easily over one thousand parts. From Star Wars to Indiana Jones, if Lego makes them, he probably has the set. I’m surprised that we’re not finding them in our cereal in the morning. 
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely think they’re an awesome toy and he really enjoys creating new things with them, but what I don’t like is finding them all over the house. He’s usually pretty good about keeping tabs on them, but when he does play with them he ends up dumping them all over the table or floor to find just the right piece – and from there it’s almost as if they multiply and grow legs at the same time and make their happy way under my furniture, on my countertops or inside clothes, which then ends up in my washer.
We’ve been trying to figure out the best way to store his Legos so it’s easy for him to grab different pieces without having to dump out a huge box of them. Well, I just found a solution that I think is ingenious and he loves it as well.
It’s called Box4Blox, a sorting storage solution made just for Legos. This 10 1/4 inch cube that’s made in the U.S.A and invented by Peter and Moira Botherway from New Zealand, has four plastic trays that stack on top of each other, but the really cool thing is that inside each tray is a grid of various sizes.
How the Box4Blox Works
Simply stack the four plastic trays on top of each other, starting with smallest grid working your way to the largest.Load the assorted Lego pieces into the top tray. Shake the box gently while loading and all the blocks are automatically graded into a tray with blocks their own size.
Unstack the Box4Blox trays, starting from the top giving each tray a stir with your hand as you go. All the large blocks and base plates will be in the top tray, medium to large blocks in the next tray, the small to medium blocks in the tray below that and then those tiny blocks are in the bottom tray.
When it’s time to put the Legos away, simply tilt the assembled Box4Blox to expose the grids and place the Legos into the top tray over the exposed grids.
My son, myself and my vacuum thank Moira and Peter for creating Box4Blox. A great solution to our previous problem. Now I just need to find all of those blocks that strayed prior to Box4Blox – have an invention for that? LOL
You can learn more about this Lego storage solution by visiting their website.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas: Parents’ Review
Posted on 21. Nov, 2008 by bestxmasgifts.
Tim Burton’s film The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the most well-known animated holiday movies of all time. This creatively made film is a musical with a good message. The entire film was created with stop-motion animation, and has an overall dark tone since it’s centered around the holiday of Halloween. The main character, Jack Skellington, is an actual walking, talking, and singing skeleton. Every Halloween, it’s Jack’s job to help organize the big festivities in the town called Halloween. But eventually, Jack gets bored. He feels like there is something else out there for him in his life. [...]
