Other than earrings, I like to wear jewelry.  I especially like the pieces that give a statement.  TeamPlanting does just that.  The company specializes in natural crystals, which helps you maintain focus, healing, and fulfillment.  Not only that, you will be directly helping the environment by planting new trees when you purchase their jewelry.   A top fan favorite is their Original Tree of Life Chakra Bracelet.  Available in several colors, this bracelet is intended to release any toxic emotions stopping you from living your natural state of joy and vita ..read more

This is the year to celebrate Christmas with Pure Flix! With 190 movies to inspire and encourage the whole family this season, you’ll experience the difference that positive entertainment can have.  With new quality faith and family entertainment every week, celebrate Christmas with Pure Flix and be inspired and encouraged all season long.  Join now and celebrate Christmas with Pure Flix. One movie that can be seen on Pure Flix is Welcome to Hope: A Holiday Homecoming.  I was asked to view the film and give my thoughts.    Film Synopsis: The residents of Hope, NY ..read more

 Book Overview: Author: Bruce Dierking Publication Date: 12/1/22 Page count: 24 Format: Board Book Price: $9.99 Publisher: Circle D Publishing LLC ISBN: 979-8986096407 Synopsis: It is hard being the youngest and smallest one in the family. Especially when your bedtime comes first, and you are feeling sad and afraid. Lil is just a pup, but she’s got big dreams, and nothing is going to hold her back! Sweet Dreams, Lil Paw is the first book in the Power Paws series, a collection of children’s stories designed to grow with its readers from birth to age 10 by evolving in complexity and matur ..read more

Charli looking ever so creepy I know, I know...We're almost to Christmas and I'm just now posting about Halloween.  Merry Everything! Halloween Weekend at Woodyz Acres was a success.  Several peopled dressed up and decorated their campers for an influx of trick-or-treaters.  Over 300 kids came by to get candy.  Later in the evening was a costume contest.  Being ever-so-sly, I chose to go for the Most Boring Costume category.  And I won!  (only because I was the only one competing in that category.) blonde wig, some tattoos, and a Halloween dress made up my ..read more

  As I mentioned a couple posts ago while doing Thanksgiving decor, I don't consider myself a crafty person.  I can barely draw a stick figure.  But, with my sister's help, I've been able to make quite a few holiday decorations that don't look so bad. We've moved on from Thanksgiving/Autumn decor to making stuff for Christmas.  I've been a busy little elf, going over to her house and creating projects with her endless supply of supplies. It's been a lot of fun putting my imagination and creativity to use, seeing what I can come up with.  By the time it's over ..read more

 Book Overview: THE LITTLE BAD BOOK #2: EVEN MORE DANGEROUS! (Delacorte Press / available as of October 11) is full of spooky fun and is perfect for reluctant readers due to its interactive elements.  The Little Bad Book has a secret, and only the bravest readers can navigate through its spooky riddles to discover the truth!  Similar to choose your own adventure style books, THE LITTLE BAD BOOK #2 puts the reader at the center of the plot and relies on them to navigate through its tricky puzzles to solve the mystery at its center. The interactive elements are a clever way to ge ..read more

 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Love finds a helping hand when Gigi & Nate arrives on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD November 15 from Lionsgate. Directed by Nick Hamm (Driven, The Journey, The Hole), Gigi & Nate is an inspiring story about how hope and companionship can come in all different sizes. Gigi & Nate will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 for Blu-ray + Digital and $19.98 for DVD.  OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS In this uplifting drama inspired by actual events, Nate (Charlie Rowe) suffers a near-fatal illness and is left a quadriplegic just weeks before departing for c ..read more

 Book Overview: Jesus Listens, the bestselling 365 daily prayer devotional from Sarah Young, is now available for children. This book invites your children (and you) into an ongoing conversation with God, growing a meaningful prayer life and closer relationship with Him. In this inspiring 365-day book of prayers, Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, helps children talk to God every day. Kids will learn how to pray honest prayers and know that Jesus is always listening to them. This book will equip parents who want to teach their kids how to pray and talk to God reassure their children ..read more

Smurf village gets more exciting in the all-new DVD The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2, featuring new girl Smurfs; Willow, Blossom, Storm, and Lily! Join the Smurfs as they keep their village safe from the wizard Gargamel, accidentally turn themselves into babies, and more! The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 is available as of October 4, 2022 on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, for the suggested retail price of $10.99. The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 episodes: The Pluffs! The Majestic 5/Kitchen Klutz Chef Soup/Adventures in Smurfsitting The Round Up/Waffle Wed ..read more

Jason and I attended Quincy's Folk Life Festival on Saturday.  It was a free gathering at the museum featuring wood carvers, blacksmiths, games and face paintings for kids, food from local vendors, emergency services demonstrations, and more.   Jason and I walked around the area, then went into the museum for a tour.  When done, we decided to walk the grounds again.  It was then that he and I, along with another guy, got roped into a reptile demonstrations.  Gary (locally known as Snake Man) was there with several of his reptiles, bearded dragons, and tarantula ..read more