October 6, 2014
Update Outdoor Decor for Fall
Remember that super easy front decor I posted about a couple of months ago? If not no worries – check it out here. Now that Fall has arrived I had to change it up and wanted to share it with you because I loved how it turned out!
You will need:
- fall themed branches, pumpkins on branches (I picked ours up from the dollar store for $1.25/each)
- metal bucket
- foam that fits the bottom of the bucket
- bag of potpourri
Directions
- Fill the bottom of the bucket with the foam and cover with the potpourri.
- Take each branch and insert directly into the foam. I wanted a shorter arrangement so I bent some of the sticks at the bottom before inserting.
- You may have to bend and move around some of the branches to ensure you have the right look you were going for. Keep adjusting until you love the look!
And voila!
We still have the same lantern that we bought previously so it looks great beside the bucket. Now to purchase some pumpkins to complete the look!
How do you update your outdoor decor for the seasons? Do you look for products that are easy to change up when the seasons change?
October 4, 2014
Rhythmical Rhymes of Biblical Times by Kelly Pulley #review
About Rhythmical Rhymes of Biblical Times
This treasury of Bible stories has been designed for children aged 4-8. The book features favourite and loved Bible stories using rhymes and beautiful, bright illustrations.
The stories use lighthearted moments to help teach spiritual truths. The book is perfect to read out loud allowing families to use this book to read together every night to help make memories while learning about their faith.
My Thoughts
Many of my favourite Biblical stories were included in this lovely book for children! The illustrations were wonderful and complimented each story perfectly. I loved how the stories rhymed which made reading out loud that much simpler (nothing worse then trying to read out loud and you are stumbling on the flow of words!). Teaching children about Bible stories can be hard but this book makes it easy. The stories are written in a way to relate easily with children with the language used while still teaching valuable lessons. It is an incredibly helpful tool to get the conversation going with our children about faith and the Bible while still keeping the right maturity level necessary for this age group.
You can find more reviews on the Litfuse blog tour page. If you are interested in purchasing your own copy you can do so here.
Rating: 5/5
About the Author – Kelly Pulley
Kelly Pulley works from his Tennessee home writing and illustrating children’s picture books. Some of his more recent work includes Ten Unusual Features of Lulu McDunn and The Cycling Wangdoos. He is best known for illustrating dozens of books in the Beginner’s Bible series, including The Beginner’s Bible (over 1.25 million copies sold).
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
October 4, 2014
RSVP for the Walmart #FallMarketplace Twitter Party!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner – the perfect time to unwind with the family and enjoy each others company. But with the holiday also comes the stress of planning and the preparation that goes into hosting a family dinner.
Social Fabric and Walmart recognize that the holidays can be stressful and want to simplify this for you. Come join us as we chat on how to make Thanksgiving snacking and entertaining as easy as possible.
On Thursday, October 9th at 8pm ET, please join us for the #FallMarketplace Twitter Party where we’ll be discussing simple ways to make your Thanksgiving celebration easy as well as giving you a chance to win prizes! Talk about a win-win!
Are you ready to celebrate Thanksgiving next weekend? I can be 100% honest and say not at all – yikes!
Before your guests arrive and you begin your celebration, be sure to head to Walmart (my favourite place for one stop shopping!) to stock up on all the essentials. From chicken and pumpkin pie to help make your celebrations complete to Wheat Thins and carrots for snacking success, Walmart has all the items you need to make your get together memorable! And once it’s over? Why Walmart makes clean-up a breeze!
Be sure to join us for this fun party to learn all about how your celebration can be simplified with the right items! Plus we’ll be sharing information on in-store demos to help you find the perfect items for all your Thanksgiving needs!
DATE: Thursday, October 9th
TIME: 8:00 – 9:00pm EST
PRIZES: 5 – (1) CAN $110 Walmart Gift Cards
EARLY BIRD PRIZE: 1 – CAN $55 Walmart Gift Card
HOSTS: @fabfrugalmama, @cvegnad, @SnyMed, @raisingmemories, @JManMillerBug
RULES: #FallMarketplace Twitter Party Official Rules
RSVP & PARTY GRID: #FallMarketplace Twitter Party Page
RSVP for #FallMarketplace Twitter Party 10/9 8pm ET. Win prizes! #shop http://t.co/R2utfbaxlm
— Carla (@cvegnad) October 4, 2014
How To Participate In A Twitter Party on SoFabChats!
TIP: How to join a Twitter Party – sign in! Before party starts, click on the green “Sign In On Twitter” bar at the top of the page!
TIP: Who to follow at a Twitter Party? Follow the Party Team by clicking on the Twitter handle links on the RSVP page!
TIP: Want to win Twitter Party prizes? RSVP by clicking on RSVP button before you join the party, follow everyone on the Party Team, and tweet with the party hash tag during the party to be eligible!
TIP: How to win the Early Bird prize? Watch for chance to share a tweet when you RSVP for chance to win!
TIP: Special deals and brand coupons? Keep that option checked when you RSVP for the party!
TIP: New to Twitter parties? Watch your column and Party Team tweet columns – they are slower paced and easier to follow!
TIP: Where to find Twitter Parties? Check out the SoFabChatsTwitter Party Calendar to find more fun parties to attend! Find more helpful Twitter Party Tips on SoFabChats!
October 2, 2014
Kong – King of the Apes, Coming to Netflix in 2016!
Parents get ready! A new animation is coming to Netflix in 2016: Kong – King of the Apes an original series for kids from Avi Arad!
October 2, 2014
The @IdiotsGuide to Slow Cooker Cooking #review
With fall on our doorstep (I am teary as we say goodbye to our beautiful summer months!) out comes my slow cooker and my determination to master the art of slow cooking. When I first bought my slow cooker (I had to have one because my Dad has one) it literally sat in the cupboards for a year and a half without being used and just collecting dust. Why? I had no idea what to do with it! Sounds silly right but it seemed like a lot of work when I could cook it all on the stove one time. I can now say 100% that I was wrong – it is God sent!
The Idiot’s Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking arrived on my door step last week and I was super stoked to hop right in and take advantage of all the delicious recipes. The Idiot’s Guide has been revamped and now in full colour, beautiful photography and a gorgeous cover page while still staying true to it’s roots and allowing readers to learn new things in an easy way. I love how much work went into revamping the guides – they are beautiful!
The Idiot’s Guide to Slow Cooker Cooking contains over 120 recipes ranging from breakfast, dessert, meals broken down by protein source to breads (yes breads!). Start off with the basics on a slow cooker (trust me this is a must if you are still learning how to use your machine properly!) and then dive into the amazing recipes . My favourite ones? The top one has to be a Philly cheese steak sandwich as I would never have even thought to prepare something like this in my slow cooker. I have only ever really used it for chilli’s and soup before! This is followed closely by a creamy broccoli cheese soup, sloppy joes and tri tip beef stroganoff – aren’t these names making you hungry right now?!
Each recipe comes with details on how many servings it will yield, serving size along with the length of time to cook the meal in your slow cooker. Each page also has helpful tips on making variations or how to perfect that recipe. The pictures are large and mouth watering with easy to follow instructions (a must have in a recipe book for me!). With it’s smaller size and soft cover format it is the perfect book to hide away in the kitchen and whip out when you need to make that perfect meal. A slow cooker is the perfect solution for busy families with limited time to still prepare a healthy meal at home!
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Do you have a special go to slow cooker recipe that you love?
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.