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Captive by Ashley Smith

September 14, 2015February 12, 2022 ellen 9 Comments Books

A few months ago, two violent criminals escaped from a prison in New York. They were on the run for weeks and since we live right on the border of Vermont and New York, there were a lot of people worrying about whether they were heading our way. This was a very nervous time for […]

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Paw Patrol Meet Everest DVD

September 11, 2015June 20, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Paw Patrol Meet Everest DVD

There is just something fun about the PAW Patrol. PAW Patrol is an animated action-adventure series for preschoolers that is shown on Nickelodeon. Now in its third season, PAW Patrol is about a group of six rescue dogs that are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. PAW Patrol Meet Everest DVD The PAW Patrol […]

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90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper

September 9, 2015February 10, 2022 ellen 11 Comments Books
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper

90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper is a true story of Death and Life. I’m a Christian, so I have always had a belief in heaven. I know it’s out there somewhere in some form. Since I was little, I’ve heard stories of pearly gates and angels and harps and St. Peter. I know […]

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The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

September 8, 2015February 9, 2022 ellen 16 Comments Books
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung is a book that your child will enjoy and one they can treasure for years to come.

I always tried to encourage my kids to read their Bibles when they were little. Even though they had Bibles intended for younger children, it was sometimes difficult for them to understand what the story was about and how it applied to their life. The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung is the answer.  The Biggest […]

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American Experience Walt Disney

September 7, 2015February 8, 2022 ellen 1 Comment Movies
American Experience Walt Disney

I’ve always enjoyed Disney movies but didn’t know a lot about the man behind the movies. When I was sent American Experience Walt Disney for review, I looked forward to learning more about Walt Disney. Marty and I sat down and watched the DVD a few nights ago. American Experience Walt Disney Walt Disney offers […]

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Welcome to Foxyland by Wald Peterson

September 5, 2015February 7, 2022 ellen 1 Comment Books
Welcome to Foxyland by Wald Peterson

Welcome to Foxyland Author: Wald Peterson ISBN-13: 978-1514686362 Genre: Fiction, Children’s Release: July 20, 2015 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 36 pages Welcome to Foxyland: Great Adventures of Little Foxycat is recommended for readers between the ages of 5 and 11. This story follows the adventures of a curious little boy named Foxycat. Foxycat must […]

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PBS Operation Wild

September 4, 2015February 6, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
PBS Operation Wild DVD

Sometimes it seems like there is so much negative news that it overshadows the positive.  I love it when I learn about people who are trying to do good things in the world.  PBS Operation Wild has shown me that there are veterinary teams around the world that are attempting to save animals’ lives.  PBS […]

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5000 Amazing Facts about Everything

September 3, 2015February 5, 2022 ellen 1 Comment Books
5000 Amazing Facts About Everything

As funny as it sounds, our favorite family books are fun facts reference books. When they are filled with lots of fun images like 5000 Amazing Facts About Everything, it makes for a fun day inside when it’s raining or cold out.  5000 Amazing Facts About Everything If you have children that ask a million […]

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Puppy Palooza! DVD

September 1, 2015February 4, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Puppy Palooza! DVD

I’ve always loved animals and have had pets for as long as I can remember. Pets can teach children responsibility and nurturing skills. Plus, they’re loads of fun to play with and give unconditional love. If your child loves animals, I know they’ll enjoy Puppy Palooza! DVD from Nickelodeon. Product provided for this post. Puppy […]

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1000 Extreme & Extraordinary Dinosaur Facts

August 31, 2015February 3, 2022 ellen 1 Comment Books
1000 Extreme & Extraordinary Dinosaur Facts

My five-year-old grandson loves dinosaurs. He always wants to learn everything he can about them. He was excited to review 1000 Extreme and Extraordinary Dinosaur Facts and couldn’t wait to find out what the 1,000 awesome facts were. 1000 Extreme & Extraordinary Dinosaur Facts Uncover 1,000 awesome facts about deadly, terrifying, and powerful Dinosaurs! Which […]

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