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CSB Life Counsel Bible Review & Giveaway

August 29, 2023 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

About the Book
In the midst of challenging seasons of life there is hope. The CSB Life Counsel Bible, developed in partnership with New Growth Press, is designed to equip readers with biblical truth and counsel on a wide range of topics and tough life issues related to relationships, marriage, parenting, and more. This Bible is full of useful tools and resources for life application and discipleship grounded in the truth of the gospel of grace.

FEATURES

More than 150 full-length articles from respected Christian counselors and scholars
Contributors include David Powlison, Edward T. Welch, Paul Tripp, Stephen Viars, Amy Baker, Michael Emlet, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Justin Holcomb, Bob Kellemen, Diane Langberg, Timothy S. Lane, Robert Jones, Marty Machowski, Deepak Reju, Joni Eareckson Tada, and many more
Callout quotes placed near each article provide truth, hope, and encouragement to apply to life
Over 100-word studies focusing on keywords applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel
Book introductions including “Circumstances of Writing,” “Structure,” “Contribution to the Bible,” and a special “Truth for Healing” section with an overview of key truths related to healing from each book of the Bible Wide margins for notetaking and journaling
Robust page-end cross-reference system with over 25,000 cross-references connecting Scripture from Genesis to Revelation
Durable Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding
Elegant two-color interior design
Two-column text format
Topical subject headings
Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
Black-letter text
Footnotes
Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
Concordance
Topical Scripture Index
Presentation page for gift-giving
Full-color maps

The CSB Life Counsel Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

My Take on the Book
This was a great resource bible that will provide anyone that is looking to better understand Christ a better glimpse at the written word but also how it connects with everyday life. The bible brings you scripture but also a ton of articles that really allows anyone to see how the scripture relates to everyday life. The book also highlights passages and words to better allow you to understand the meaning. I have not seen this before, but it made it much easier to understand the bible in a whole new way.

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Back to School, Back to Math with Mathnasium #Giveaway

August 4, 2023 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

A child who continues to develop their math skills can feel confident that they’re on track for a successful school year. Mathnasium gives students the instruction they need to reinforce what they’re learning in school, work on concepts that may pose a challenge, and take their math knowledge to a new level.

Don’t wait to get your child the individual instruction they need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math so they can truly thrive this school year.

Mathnasium offers:

A customized learning plan based on an individual assessment that identifies strengths, areas for improvement, and any learning gaps.
A proven method that helps children excel at math and gain confidence for a promising future.
Flexible scheduling and the option of learning either in-center or online.

Mathnasium (also Mathnasium Learning Center) is an American education brand and supplemental math learning franchise consisting of over 1,000 learning centers in North
America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia that provides instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The curriculum employs the Mathnasium MethodTM, a
proprietary system that was developed by a team of education experts with co-founder Lawrence Martinek.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
For decades the Mathnasium MethodTM has transformed the way kids learn math. We build a foundation for math mastery through deep understanding by starting with what they already
know, addressing any learning gaps, expanding their mathematical thinking, and adding new concepts in sequence. This proprietary method works for kids of all ages and skill levels,
whether they’re struggling in math, doing okay but could be doing better, or are alreadyexcelling but need more of a challenge. When kids see what they can achieve because of their
proficiency in math, it can alter the course of their entire lives. We use a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level, so they
understand it, master it, and enjoy it.

Unlike private tutors, our curriculum and methodology have been proven through the success of hundreds of thousands of students. Tutors are reactive, Mathnasium is proactive; we build
each child’s needed mathematical skills methodically and comprehensively. Backed by the extensive training and resources of a global organization, our instructors deliver a superior
method, typically at a lower cost.

As Back to School season is upon us, Mathnasium knows some students are already anxious about their upcoming math classes and assignments. Mathnasium is here to help and alleviate that stress!

The first step is to find a local Learning Center and schedule a math skills assessment to discuss a customized learning plan – unique to each student and their needs.

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I’ve partnered with Mathnasium, the Math Learning Center, to offer my followers the chance to win a free month of instruction for their child, which includes homework help as they get back
into the school year routine. Available for kindergarten through 12th grade.

Book Club: The Next Chapter Giveaway

June 30, 2023 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Oscar^® winners Diane Keaton (Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give), Jane Fonda (80 for Brady, “Grace and Frankie”) and Mary Steenburgen (The Proposal, Parenthood), and Oscar^® nominee Candice Bergen (Miss Congeniality, Bride Wars) star in Focus Features’ laugh-out-loud comedy, BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER, available to own as a Collector’s Edition with brand-new exclusive bonus content on Digital June 30, 2023 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD July 11, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE).

“An irresistible crowd pleaser” (Deadline), BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER showcases an all-star supporting cast alongside the four esteemed leading ladies including Oscar^® nominees Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven, The Godfather Part III) and Giancarlo Giannini (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale), Primetime Emmy Award^® winner Craig T. Nelson (“Parenthood,” “Coach”), and Primetime Emmy Award^® nominee Don Johnson (Knives Out, “Miami Vice”).

The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

‘COLLECTOR’S EDITION’ EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES TO OWN ONLY ON DIGITAL, BLU-RAY^TM & DVD:

BOOK CLUB: Back in Session – The Book Club is back and better than ever! Sit down with the filmmakers and cast, including our four leading ladies, as they chat about what made the first film such a mega success, why they’re excited to be back, and the journey these characters take in the sequel.
Still Stylish – Costume designer Stefano De Nardis was overjoyed to take on the task of dressing these legends of fashion and cinema! Learn how each character’s style was created and how it melds with the actress portraying them.
The Women in Italy – The Book Club is going global and taking the audience with them! Filmmakers and cast discuss shooting in some of the most iconic locations on earth, how the idea of shooting in Italy came to be and what it was like making a movie in Rome and Venice amongst the actual tourists.

For more information on BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER, please visit:
Press Release: https://www.uphe.com/press-release/book-club-the-next-chapter-press-release
UPHE Website: https://www.uphe.com/movies/book-club-the-next-chapter
Trailer: https://uni.pictures/BookClubHomeEntTrailer
Facebook: @BookClubMovie
Twitter: @BookClub
Instagram: @BookClubMovie
#BookClub

My take on the movie!

This was an amazing movie with a remarkable cast. You can tell that the actors had a blast making the film and not only is it a good story, but you get to live vicariously through the adventures that they have together. You get a mix of humor, drama and more in this film, and best of all you get some surprised in the film too. All-in-all this was a great movie and I would love to see another movie in the future.

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The Amazing Maurice Giveaway

February 1, 2023 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Amazing Maurice

Viva Kids will release the animated adventure THE AMAZING MAURICE in theaters nationwide on February 3, 2023. The film will also make its North American premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 23 at 7:00pm at Redstone Cinema 2 Park City.

A love letter to fables and the art of storytelling, THE AMAZING MAURICE features the voices of Hugh Laurie (“House”), Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”), Himesh Patel (Yesterday), Gemma Arterton (The Girl with All the Gifts), David Thewlis (Enola Holmes 2), Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey”), and David Tennant (“Doctor Who”). The film is based on the popular novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Sir Terry Pratchett.

Directed by Toby Genkel (A Stork’s Journey) from a script written by Academy Award nominee Terry Rossio (Shrek, Aladdin), THE AMAZING MAURICE is pure fun for audiences of all ages.

Synopsis: Maurice is a sassy, street-smart cat with a sneaky disposition. Together with his band of rats and pied-piper friend, he travels across the countryside, swindling villagers with a staged rat plague. All seems well when the gang sets its sights on a scenic market town, though they quickly realize that something more nefarious is afoot.

The town is already plagued by food-snatching rats, a pair of criminals, and a mysterious boss at the heart of the trouble. Joining forces with resident narrator and the mayor’s daughter Malicia, Maurice and his friends investigate trouble, fight daring battles, and discover the truth of the town’s unfortunate events.

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Tad the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet Giveaway

November 28, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE EMERALD TABLET

Offering irresistible fun that the whole family can enjoy, TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE EMERALD TABLET is an action-packed journey around the globe in the spirit of Indiana Jones. The third film in the Tad franchise, this latest installment became the second highest grossing animated film in Spain this year and the second biggest opening weekend for a Spanish film in 2022.

Get ready to journey across the world with the most ambitious (and clumsiest) adventurer of all time — “Tad” Jones! When a slight blunder destroys a rare sarcophagus, an ancient spell is unleashed. Now, Tad must team up with his friends Sara and his ‘oldest pal’ Mummy to race across the far corners of the Earth to stop the curse of the Emerald Tablet before things get really out of hand.

TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE EMERALD TABLET will also be available in a 2-Movie Collection on Digital platforms with the second film in the franchise, TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE SECRET OF KING MIDAS.

TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE EMERALD TABLET is rated PG for action/peril, rude humor and language.

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Giveaway – Abide Bible

November 22, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Bibles for providing a sample of the product for this
review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

About the Book

With the Abide Bible, transform your personal Bible devotions into intimate, ongoing conversations with God with various Scripture engagement approaches that keep Bible reading fresh and new.

“Abide in Me.” John 15:4

Do you yearn for life-giving, intimate communion with God? The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that comes from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ.

Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, The Abide Bible’s features include articles, book introductions, and practical Scripture engagement prompts based on five ways of engaging deeply with the Bible:

Praying Scripture: Pattern your prayers after biblical texts, personalizing the prayer and gaining language for the thoughts and emotions you want to express.
Picture It: Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participant in important events.
Journaling: Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your life, opening yourself to God’s voice as you ponder.
Engage Through Art: Consider a classic piece of art—photograph, sculpture, painting—and let it deepen your meditations on scriptural truths.
Contemplate: Follow the church’s longstanding practice of reading, meditating on, praying, and contemplating a passage of Scripture in order to experience God’s presence through the words of the Bible.

Features include:

Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read
365 Day Bible Reading Plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year
Line-matched, single-column Scripture text for improved readability
Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk
Two satin ribbon markers allows you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading
Easy-to-read 9-point NET Comfort Print

Find the Abide Bible on Amazon!

My Take on the Bible

This is a great bible. As someone that has read other Bibles before, this Bible was a great one that I’m loving this bible makes it easy to study the word of God. The Bible really leads you through a guided study through scripture and helps you to engage with the words in numerous ways. As you read this Bible you will find that nothing gets lost. You will find that it is easy to understand, especially due to the notes on the side of the page and the additional comments that make it easier to comprehend.

Geomag Magicube Recycled 25 Piece Set Giveaway!

October 7, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Leading Swiss-Toy brand Geomagworld is pleased to announce that their innovative Geomag Magicube Recycled 25 Piece Set has been named in Toy Insiders’ prestigious 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. It shows the media, retailers, parents, and teachers all enjoy Geomag toys.

Geomag has encouraged children to explore since 1998. Their ingenious and addictive magnetic toys have allowed millions to shape their futures through learning a range of STEM-based skills across their imaginative and educational playsets.

Geomag Magicube Shape collection has numerous size sets, and it is the popular Geomag Magicube Shapes Recycled Little World 25-piece set that has been named in the 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. The set has everything a child needs to build anything they want, including free-rolling wheels to make moving vehicles. Thus, allowing children to enjoy creating their own little worlds and unleashing their imagination with limitless constructions.

“Construction toys are always great for kids developmentally, promoting early STEM skills like spatial awareness and encouraging them to hone their dexterity and fine motor skills. We’re excited to include Geomagworld’s Magicube Shapes recycled kit in our holiday gift guide because it is also eco-friendly and can help teach kids about our responsibility to take care of the planet and start conversations about how important it is to be green.” Ali Mierzjewski, editor-in-chief, The Toy Insider.

Magicube is a revolutionary building block system made up of magnetic cubes that attach to each other on all six sides, it includes the ever-popular Magicube Shapes line. The ingenious range features not only the traditional cube building block additional magnetic shapes, including the half cube, quarter circle, and half sphere. Importantly all Magicube Shape sets and pieces are made using 100% recycled plastic and 100% fully compatible with all other cubes within the Magicube platform.

The range enables children to invent endless creations from buildings, animals, characters, cars, and much more. The Magicube Shapes collection is ideal for children from ages 1 to 6 years old. By playing with the individual cubes, the youngest of children begin to develop their first manual skills, and as they grow older, Magicube Shapes are a powerful add-on to allow them to build more complex and innovative constructions.

My Take on the Blocks

These blocks were perfect for young children! They are not only the correct size but the magnetic feature allows them to create some very cool projects and you do not need to worry about the project falling over. I also loved that these were recycled so you can feel good about being better for your environment. Get ready for some fun playtime activity that develops motor skills and creative thinking!

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Geomag Glow #Giveaway

July 27, 2022 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

Geomagworld has created award-winning toys since 1998. They created the world’s first magnetic construction toy and have always focused on their environmental responsibilities.

Geomag has embraced the attitude of the circular economy for many years now. In 2020 they converted their Magicube and Classic lines to use 100% recycled plastics. In 2021 they achieved their goal and transitioned all new lines into recycled plastic, including Mechanics. Their packaging is also made with over 70% recycled materials and their production process uses 100% renewable energy. Geomag really does show that educational and fun play really can be green through their award-winning and STEM.org certified Swiss-made toys.

Explore invisible forces and real magnetism.

Geomag helps children learn a full range of seemingly unexplainable forces through their exciting and fun-packed construction toys. Invisible forces allow the magnetic rods and metal spheres to join together to create a plethora of different constructions. No tack, no glue just the invisible force of magnetism that unearths a limitless world of building possibilities. Magnetism is the real attraction that not only allows everything to be held together but draws children in for hours upon hours of educational, innovative, and creative play.

Glow – life after dark.

The new range of Geomag Glow shows there is life after dark. The Glow range is packed full of natural materials inside 100% recycled plastic. The natural materials capture sunlight and return it through a mystical glow when it’s dark. Never have children wanted the lights out so much! With Geomag Glow playtime is best when the lights go out, the room goes dark, and Glow comes alive.

Grow glow with three new sets.

Fully compatible with other Geomag rods, spheres, and panels the Glow range has three new sets. The Geomag Glow (328) Recycled 25-piece set is an ideal starter pack with enough pieces to start your Geomag journey and embrace the power of magnets. The Geomag (329) Glow Recycled 42-piece Set and Geomag Glow (338) Recycled 60-piece sets are great to build amazing constructions, star-gazing designs and embracing creative and educational play. Each set is made using 100% recycled plastics, extendable with other packs, and guaranteed to make children glow with joy.

The Geomag Glow Recycled 42 Piece Set is available for $39.99 from Maisonette.com

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Downton Abbey: A New Era – GIVEAWAY

June 23, 2022 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

It’s time to return to Downton in DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA, available to own with bonus content on Digital June 24, 2022, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 5, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Earning an “A” CinemaScore and celebrated by critics as “fun and heart in equal measure” (Screenrant), the Collector’s Edition arrives just in time for a summer movie night in with exclusive and exciting featurettes to give viewers a more in-depth look behind the scenes with fan-favorite stars.

The motion picture will also be available in a Limited-Edition Gift Set, featuring the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital Code, presented in exclusive packaging along with vintage-style postcards, a photo book and a collectible Downton Abbey branded stainless steel tea strainer with a velvet bag. Available only while supplies last, this special offering is the must-own gift for any Downton Abbey fan or to add to your own collection.

The much-anticipated cinematic return of Downton Abbey follows the Crawleys and their staff as they welcome a movie crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent movie, while other members of the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past. With a screenplay by Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast alongside exciting new additions, DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA is packed full of exuberant moments, excitement and humor, tears of joy and sadness and new beginnings for all your favorite characters. DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA is also available to stream on Peacock on June 24, 2022.

With the purchase of DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA on disc or digital, fans are eligible to earn points towards digital movies via the Universal All-Access Rewards program. Members can redeem their points for digital movies, swag and more! For registration and details please visit www.MyUniversalRewards.com.

4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD & DIGITAL BONUS FEATURES:

Good To Be Back – The cast is happy to be back at the estate and making their next film. Hear what it was like for them to see one another again and learn about their character’s continuing story arcs.
Return to DOWNTON ABBEY: The Making-of A NEW ERA – A production as large as DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA takes incredible preparation, people, and craftsmanship. This in-depth making-of piece delves into the work that each department contributed to bring this film to life.
A Legendary Character – Take a look back at the legendary character that is the Dowager Countess of Grantham and see why Maggie Smith was born to play the role.
Creating The Film Within The Film – Take a deeper dive into the making of the film within the film, highlighting the extra research and details that were taken into consideration, from set design and vehicles to the plethora of period-accurate film equipment and props.
Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia – Learn the real history behind Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia, and why it was a perfect vessel to play the cross-channel ferry in the film.
Spill The Tea (Time) – Sit down with Allen Leech (Tom Branson) and Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) as they spill all the details of what life on the set of DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA was really like.
Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital.

4K Ultra HD delivers the ultimate movie watching experience, featuring the combination of 4K resolution and the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR).
Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.

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Giveaway: Tiny Fox and Great Boar Book One: There

April 19, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Book

In Tiny Fox and Great Boar you will find a gentle and beautifully illustrated children’s story of friendship between a tiny fox and a great boar.

One beautiful fall day, as Tiny Fox relaxes under his favorite tree, he meets a new friend: Great Boar! Great Boar loves to explore the beauty of nature and the changing seasons, but Tiny Fox thinks adventuring can be scary…but so is the idea of being without his new pal! What will Tiny Fox do?

See how two friends help each other and learn to be brave in this beautiful watercolor book for children by award-winning Polish artist Berenika Kolomycka.

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