Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Lot's of Knock Knock Jokes

Here’s a collection of knock-knock jokes that is both hilarious and wholesome. It’s sure to send every kid you know to his knees in a breath-stealing, side-splitting, uncontrollable fit of giggles. With more than 350 jokes, the laughs are sure to never quit. It’s fun for the whole family and includes bonus Q& A jokes and riddles too!
What a great selection of knock knock jokes. My 5 year old loved reading each and every one and it's divided up in sections such as food jokes. This has and still do provide many hours of entertainment at our house and is the new show and tell object for school. Loved it!
Book provided free in exchange for an honest review.

Friday, 5 February 2016

The Berenstain Bears Easter Sunday By Mike Berenstain

This newest 8x8 title in The Berenstain Bears Living Lights collection follows the Bear family as they join their friends and family at the Chapel in the Woods for an Easter Sunday celebration.
The Berenstain Bears is one of the most popular and the longest-running picture book series on the market today. The first book was released in 1962 and was written and illustrated by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Sadly, both authors has passed away, but their son, Mike, has taken over the franchise; adding Christian themes to the most recent releases.


Another feel good story from the characters we all know and love. The cubs learn so much more about Easter than Chocolate eggs and bunnies which is how it seems Easter is portrayed today. They go to church with Mama & Papa Bear and learn about the true meaning of Easter. My sons always loved the Berenstain Bears and now I love it because they still model good values but more Christian themes.

Tuesday, 5 January 2016

God is With You Everyday (Devotional) -Max Lucado

It’s easier to face the day when you know God is with you.
God Is With You Every Day is a brand-new 365-day devotional from Max Lucado, and his first new devotional since the creation of the Grace for the Moment® line. Max’s signature reassuring and encouraging voice, paired with the practical, relevant, and personal message that God is with you every day, makes a great way to start each day of the year.
This devotional begins each week with a prayer and scripture, followed by six days of devotions and scripture for reflection. Weaving messages of comfort, grace, and encouragement, this book is wonderful for anyone who wants a fresh infusion of faith to start each day, as well as those walking through difficult seasons of life such as loneliness, grief, or change.
You can face each day with courage – because God is with you.
About the AuthorMore than 120 million readers have found inspiration and encouragement in the writings of Max Lucado. He lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy, in San Antonio, Texas, where he serves the people of Oak Hills Church.

So here we are at Day 5 and what a great start to the new year! I really hope I can stick with this devotional daily. I love how Max keeps it short and uses his own interpretation of scriptures. I always use it alongside my bible for reference as I don't feel there's enough info surrounding a verse but definitely great short bits of wisdom. He's very straight and to the point and leaves a huge impact on my day. Love to dive in with my morning coffee after the kids are gone and I'm alone. New year, new me.

Thanks to BookLook bloggers for the review copy

Saturday, 12 December 2015

I Prayed For You By Jean Fischer, illustrated by Frank Endersby

Did you know that even before you were born, I prayed for you?
Mommies love their babies and pray over them before they are born and for their whole lives. This book will help them share the many ways they have prayed, and continue to pray, over the lives of their precious children.
Mama Bear shares with Baby Bear how much she prayed for her, even before Baby Bear was born. And each and every day, Mama prays and asks God to help Baby Bear grow big and strong, be safe, love God, and be good to others.
From before these sweet babies are born, and for every part of their futures, Mama covers them in prayer. Every spread will share a different prayer, and mamas everywhere will resonate with this eternally important message.
Baby bears everywhere will fall asleep knowing they are loved and prayed over.


Such a great read for my son at bedtime. Even after the rough days we have with him having Autism and unable to control himself at times, it certainly reassured him of how much he was loved by us, his parents, and by God. This book has a nice rhyming scheme and it is accompanied by scripture on each page. Nice board book with a spongy cover. Definitely recommend! 

Book provided by Book Look Bloggers in exchange for an honest review.

Friday, 6 November 2015

The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Christmas

A Christmas story from the bestselling Berenstain Bears Living Lights series.
The bestselling Berenstain Bears brand and Living Lights series continue their proven tradition of teaching children valuable lessons in a fun and creative way. In the affordable 8x8 softcover format, The Berenstain Bears and the Night Jesus was Born gives fans of the Berenstain Bears the story of Jesus’ coming … from the angel’s announcement of a new baby to the visit of the three wise men
This newest Easter title in the Berenstain series is perfect for gift-giving or as an easy addition to any holiday library.

Love the old, old story being told to kids through characters they're familiar with and so are Mom and Dad.  Great seeing the good values still being instilled in kids from the fun loving Berenstain Bear Family. Most of us grew up on these characters and have come to love the morals the stories teach us. Being a Christian, it's nice to sit down and read something familiar with characters my child love and know. It get's us teaching them the story of Jesus birth and what happened that blessed Christmas morn. Love it.

Monday, 3 August 2015

Diary of a Jackwagon By Tim Aaron Hawkins with John Drive

Popular Christian comedian Tim Hawkins shares his hilarious perspective on life in the 21st century.
In this wide-ranging, long-awaited book, comedian Tim Hawkins holds forth on everything from family, culture, and music to church, parenting, and education. Readers will enjoy laughing their way through the book, always feeling good about the clean and sometimes inspiring material they are laughing at. Chapters include riffs on marital communication ("marriage needs a challenge flag, like in pro football") aging ("the diabolical orifice witch hunt"), worship music ("pick the right key, because I'm not Barry White and I'm not a Bee Gee"), and fatherhood ("There are no manuals for parenting. Color-coded warning labels or open-ended prescriptions would be just as helpful.")
For fans of Jim Gaffigan's Dad Is Fat and Food: A Love Story, Tim Hawkins' hilarious first book reveals that for life's many difficulties, laughter is the best medicine-when there aren't any pills left.


Never heard of Tim until now but I love some good ol' Christian humor! Love the laughs and the overall general sillyness as he wasn't afraid to be himself. I've since went digging for some audio/video and some of it is what I read in this book but it's nice hearing him tell the stories. Tim is not a religious nut but firm in his beliefs. I believe he's become a new favourite in this household. Thanks BookLook Bloggers for the free review copy! You've added some more laughter to our home!

The Good, The Bad & The Grace of God By Jep & Jessica Robertson

A Moving Story of Redemption and Second Chances
Jep Robertson, the youngest son of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, and his wife, Jessica, open up about their personal trials, their early years together, and the challenges that might have destroyed them both had the grace of God not intervened. Jep describes being molested as a child and his reluctance to tell anyone until only a few years ago, his downward spiral into drug and alcohol abuse, and the eventual intervention of his family. Jessica shares about the difficult failure of her first marriage while still a teenager and the hurt that came along with it, much of it from the church. Her insecurities spun out of control as she wondered whether she would ever be good enough or pretty enough. This book is their love story but, more importantly, their love story for God.
“We are desperate to let people know that no matter what you’ve done; no matter what you’ve lived through, you can come out of it. You can be washed clean. You are redeemed."
About the AuthorsJep Robertson
Jep first met Jessica in 2001 and they were married within two weeks of announcing their engagement. Jules Jeptha “Jep” Robertson is the youngest son of Phil and Kay Robertson from A&E’s hit series Duck Dynasty. Jessica grew up hunting with her father on the weekends in the woods of Louisiana and previously worked as a licensed real estate agent. Jep and Jessica are proud parents of 4 children: Lily, Merritt, Priscilla, and River.
Susy Flory is the author or coauthor of five books, including the New York Times bestseller Thunder Dog. Her articles have appeared in Today's Christian Woman, Enrichment Journal, Guideposts books, Kyria.com, and with Focus on the Family.


If you're a Duck Dynasty fan this book is a must read! Love how they're so open about their struggles and relationships and prove that the media is not making them something they are not. It shows the struggles we all face are real and happens to people from all walks of life. Love their honesty and laid back style. Just because they have a billion dollar empire they don't allow the love of money to enter their lives and change their attitudes. Jep shows how the power of forgiveness should be the forefront of every Christians life and how we can put those struggles behind us and move forward with Gods grace. Highly recommend, especially for any Robertson fan.