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Being kind really isn't that hard, but it seems that in the world today, it is harder and harder to find people that are actually being kind. We were sent a great book by Kristi Yamaguchi that shows how a little bit of kindness can spread and even come back to you when you least expect it !  What happened to everyone being kind in the world? I know we should do it more often, but during November and December, we try and do random acts of kindness when we can.  It can be something like letting someone go in front of you in line, or buying someones meal. It can be spreading cheer when you can.  If you follow me on Instagram, you see that recently my mom heard of the needs our homeless shelter was dealing with.  Without being asked, she went to the store and bought blankets, pillows and more for them,  Just because she could.  That is the example I want to be able to show my kids. FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this revie...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . Broxton is " too old" for shows like this these days, if you ask him... and savannah isn't born yet, but you better believe we are stocking up on great DVD's like this.  I love that they are fun and educational, all in one!   With a  mix of different Nickelodeon Characters, both boys and girls will love seeing their favorite friends on the screen helping to teach them!   Nickelodeon’s newest DVD,  Let’s Learn: Kindness  sets out to teach some of life’s biggest lessons including good manners and forgiveness. This delightful DVD features six super-polite episodes of Nickelodeon’s popular franchises  Wallykazam ! ,  Bubble Guppies ,  Dora the Expl...

Just because Valentines Day has passed, it does NOT mean that we have to stop showing those around us that we love them!!!!  I know there are tons of people that do not like Valentines Day, because it is so commercialized...   That being said, I wanted to tell you about the latest DVD release from VeggieTales: Lettuce Love One Another. Veggie Tales : Lettuce Love One Another DVD DVD Synopsis VeggieTales : Lettuce Love One Another!  includes three popular  VeggieTales  episodes— Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue ,  Abe and the Amazing Promise  and  King George and the Ducky —in addition to five brand-new “Bible Bits,” story shorts that demonstrate examples of giving and forgiving, helping, praying and sharing. Each episode in this collection helps teach a valuable lesson about love, whether it’s through honoring others when we help them, having patience or the importance of putting others first.  This D...

It is getting cold over there.. Marc asked me to mail him an electric blanket. So, today... B and I headed to the post office to get it sent on over... We can't have daddy cold over there! We got to the counter and paid, while there, we were talking to Andrew (we go weekly, so they know us now) about how Marc was doing and the weather change... As we went to leave, this lady approached us (she was the next customer in line) and asked if my husband was in the service. I PROUDLY told her that yes, he was ... He is in the ARMY! She then handed me the money and said that she wanted to pay for the postage. Okay, if you know me... You know... I am emotional... That being said, I said thanks and walked on outside. Once outside, I got a bit teary eyed and B and I waited to thank her again. She came out and I said thanks. Her response was that there was no thanks needed, she was thankful for us! How nice is that?! She then told me to come see her tomorrow and she...