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Kin Pal Review and Giveaway 4/28/2013 10:00 am EST to 5/12/2013 10:00 am EST

4/28/2013

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Kin Pal, LLC was founded in 2011 by Jason Goike after realizing that his daughter needed a better way to connect with her out of state grandparents. The concept was a plush toy animal that could hold two standard 4″ x 6″ photos underneath each ear, allowing children to play peek-a-boo and interact with photos of long distance loved ones. The original Kin Pal, an 18″ plush hound dog, was created in January of 2012 and was very well received by his daughter.

Located in Memphis, Kin Pal is committed to creating cute and cuddly friends that enrich bonds between long distance loved ones.

Kin Pal - Smiles From Ear to Ear

I recently seen Kin Pal on a blog I go to every now and then.I thought what a cute stuffed animal dog and then I saw that you can keep a 4 X 6 photo under each ear.I thought to myself "I would love to review/giveaway one of these dogs on my blog and give the dog to my daughter Amelia as a memorial to her daddy (that passed away 33 months ago,when she was 16 1/2 days old) and that it is a perfect way to always keep him and I close to her."

So I contacted the company and they sent me Kin Pal for Amelia and I to review.I made two 4 X 6 photos-The one is of the last photos I have of my husband Richard alive on his 40th Birthday-he passed away 10 days after it was taken.The second photo is of Amelia and I.There is a thick clear plastic slot to place the 4 X 6 photo in under both ears.It is recommended that you keep the cards that came in your Kin Pal's ears behind your photos to increase their durability.The photos fit perfect in the slots on the ears.Kin Pal is large,very soft stuffed animal ,very cute and cuddly.Kids will like being able to see a picture of a loved one whenever they left his ears up.Kin Pal is for ages 2 and up.This makes a perfect gift between long-distance friends and family members.Kin Pal is well made,well stitched and paw pads are made of a leather like material.A stuffed animal that will last a lifetime.Kin Pal is available atwww.mykinpal.com. The hound dog is the only Kin Pal available, but additional Kin Pal animals are expected to be released.

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Hound Dog $29.99
This cute and cuddly hound dog holds two 4×6 photos, one in each ear. The Hound Dog Kin Pal stands 18 inches in height, making it very huggable! Kin Pal is the perfect gift for any long distance relationship.

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Available on http://www.kinpal.org/product/hound-dog-kin-pal/ But One of my readers is going to win one for their very ownMy Kin Pal.
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Ring the Bell DVD Review/Giveaway 4/24/2013 9:00 am EST to 5/8/2013 10:00 am EST

4/24/2013

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Ring the Bell

Rated: PG

Available on DVD

*Please Note: This Movie is not currently being aired on TV... although it would be a perfect fit for numerous networks, such as: GMC, INSP, TBN, NRB, etc...

I had the opportunity to review this movie on DVD.

About Ring The Bell from the official site:
http://ringthebellthemovie.com/

Ring The Bell shares the story of a slick, big-city sports agent Rob Decker who seems to have .But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life—and the faith of the people—stands in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life? Sometimes the next big thing isn't what you expect.

This heartwarming story of redemption will entertain and inspire the whole family.

Ring The Bell features a host of well-known Christian music artists, such as Mark Hall along with his band Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Matthew West, all who play a role in this inspirational drama. Several former and current Major League Baseball all-stars are also featured in the film: ESPN analysts John Kruk and Rick Sutcliffe (a former Cy Young Award winner), along with Ben Zobrist.
This family-friendly movie was produced by Mark Miller, Beach Street Records' founder and Casting Crowns’ producer. Miller, who is also the lead singer and founder of country music group Sawyer Brown, co-wrote the script with Thomas Weber and Weber directed the production.

Movie Review:

I had the opportunity to review a wonderful movie called "Ring The Bell".This is a great family movie! This movie did not disappoint!I loved catching glimpses of Christian Artist that I have seen in concert and listen to on the radio.I really enjoyed the mini Casting Crowns concert(seen them in concert in 2004 in Pensacola,FL, and seeing Steven Curtis Chapman (my late husband Richard's favorite singer).He once again plays a pastor (Like in the Christmas Child).Sports fans, I’m sure you will enjoy seeing the familiar faces of people from sports that are also in this film.

Mark Miller (Sawyer Brown) Producer:

“Like everyone I know, I love movies—especially when it’s a movie that my whole family can enjoy together and that’s the kind of movie we hope we’ve made with ‘Ring the Bell,’ shares Miller. “We wanted to tell a story that was funny and entertaining with faith in action at its center. It’s been an amazing experience to see it all come to life on the screen. The Gospel has always been shared through story, and my prayer is that ‘Ring the Bell’ offers a story of the Good News played out in everyday life.”

The story has a great message,was fun and also heartwarming.In the movie Ring The Bell there is a large bell that hangs from a tree at the Cooke Boys Ranch.The Cooke Boys Ranch is run by Danny and his sister Daisy Cooke and they welcome in young boys that are orphaned.Who may be headed for trouble or abandoned and have no other place live or go.When this bell is rung, everyone drops everything and come running because they know someone has just made the most important decision of their life!

What is the decision? Why do they ring the Bell? It is wonderful and amazing... and it even changes the course of life for Rob Decker,a high-powered sports agent, who until this moment in his life has only looked for fame and fortune. Rob has come to the small town of Middletown to sign a young man to a baseball deal,and give him the chance to change his life - not knowing that Rob Decker's life would ultimately be changed forever!

Ring The Bell is a faith-based movie gets you excited and a rush of the chase of the next great baseball pitcher,and you will also discover... Daisy shares with Rob, “Sometimes what you are looking for, is not what you are looking for.”

Rob Decker truly believes that every person will always choose power and money over everything and anything else in this world,until he meets Daisy Cooke's brother Danny Cooke, aka Scooter,a legendary high school baseball player,who had many opportunities to play ball, but chose to do the unexpected, in order to fulfill God’s calling on his life and other's.

“Ring the Bell” is a very moving and Inspiring story of not only having chooses to make but to be able to listen,pray and following the path and plan God has designed specifically for you!

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Ring the Bell is available on DVD for only $19.99

DVD Special Features:
 The Heart of "Ring the Bell"
Casting Crowns “The Well” Music Video
On Set with Casting Crowns
Famous Faces
A Very Special Movie
Ringing the Bell
The Artists and Music of "Ring The Bell"

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Available on Amazon and nationwide at Family Christian Stores.At most Christian online and retail stores nationwide.But One of my readers is going to win one for their very own Ring The Bell DVD.
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Take The Pledge To Stop Bullying with TakePart! and $25 Build a Bear Workshop e-gift card and Jewelry Giveaway.

4/23/2013

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Bullying is a huge problem and you can Take The Pledge To Stop Bullying with TakePart!There is also giveaway for a $25 Build a Bear Workshop e-gift card and jewelry.Read about the pledge,you can also sign the pledge and enter the giveaway at Saved By Grace http://savedbygraceblog.com/take-the-pledge-to-stop-bullying-with-takepart/

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The Just Between Friends Children's & Maternity Consignment event-Register to win tickets

4/23/2013

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Want to outfit your kids in great brands? Looking for some new toys or baby gear for Le$$? You won't want to miss the Just Between Friends Children's & Maternity Consignment event.

The Just Between Friends Spring/Summer Children's & Maternity Consignment event kicks off for everyone on May 3rd. There is an exclusive pre-sale for volunteers, consigners, first-time parents, foster parents, military families and teachers on Thursday, May 2nd!

What: JBF Pittsburgh Children's & Maternity Spring/Summer Sale

When: Fri., May 3 - 9am to 7pm; Sat., May 4 - 8am-4pm (NEW Merchandise!) & Sun., May 5 - 8am-2pm (Many items 50% off).

Where: RMU Island Sports Center in the Golf Dome, 7600 Grand Ave., Pittsburgh 15225

Admission: $3 on Friday (under 18 is free - or print your FREE Admision pass below for Friday). Admission is free Saturday & Sunday.

Want to turn YOUR clutter into CA$H at the Fall Sale? It's not too late to sign up to sell any new and gently used items your family has outgrown at the JBF event. Consignors prepare and price their own items using an easy, online bar code system. They earn 60% of their sales or it they volunteer at the event, 70% of their sales. Anyone interested in consigning can sign up for the Pittsburgh event on the jbfsale.com website (click here).

Volunteers are an important part of our JBF events. Our JBF Volunteers shop FIRST and earn 70% on their consigned items. Anyone is welcome to volunteer at the event. You can register to volunteer for a short 4-hour shift to guarantee early admission at the pre-sale event!

We hope to see YOU at the JBF Sale!

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Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief Cream Product Review & Giveaway 4/18/2013 3:00 pm EST to 4/27/2013 4:00 pm EST

4/18/2013

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I received my second Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief in the mail about a week ago.I was kind of skeptical when I received my first one would it work.I have arthritis in both knees,right ankle,my back,fibromyalgia and nerve damage.I was ran over by a car when I was 11 years old,that was 30 years ago.Because I am in so much pain I sometimes can not move and I am so stiff.I also cry a lot from the pain I am in.It is very hard for me to run after my 2 year old too when I hurt and am stiff.I have pain pills the Doctor prescribed but the medicine causes my stomach to be sick and sometimes to bleed.So I decided to try it out.I put it on my back,my knees,my ankle and everywhere I was feeling pain.The natural pain relief also had very little odor to it.Not like over the counter topical arthritis creams that smell and are messy.It went on my skin very easy like a good body lotion does.Non Greasy,very silky smooth.It took about 10 to 15 minutes but I was pain free and could move around.I was so happy I finally had no pain and could move around.If you are in any type of pain and hate to take pills that upset your stomach or use messy,smelly over the counter topical creams.The natural pain relief also had very little odor it is well worth trying.Noxicare was also so kind to send me a t-shirt with their logo on it. The t-shirt is nice and thick, great quality t-shirt.
Would you love to try some of your own and a t-shirt?
Well now is your chance to try it out for your self.Noxicare™ is giving away to one of my readers Noxicare ™ Natural Pain Relief Topical Cream to try for yourself.

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Product Description

Noxicare™ Natural Pain Relief is a breakthrough natural, patented pain relief formula that is a proprietary combination of 7 of the world’s most potent natural pain relievers that quickly and effectively alleviate inflammation, muscle aches and nerve pain—with NO known side effects and without a prescription.
Uses
Available as a topical cream or tablets, Noxicare™ uses all natural ingredients to provide fast, effective, long-lasting pain relief for:

Acute and chronic inflammation: your body’s immune response to irritation or other injuries with features like redness, swelling, warmth and pain.
Muscle aches: Muscle aches can be acute (as a result of athletic injury) or chronic (experienced by fibromyalgia or cancer sufferers) and involve ligaments, tendons, bones and organs.
Nerve pain: Painful nerve endings in the layers of your skin can cause burning, throbbing and stinging.

Noxicare™ has been especially helpful for relieving pain of those suffering from arthritis, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy pain associated with diabetes, side effects of chemotherapy, musculoskeletal disorders, fibromyalgia, tension headaches.

Noxicare™ is available in tablets for all-over pain or in a topical cream for localized pain.
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Hugo the Happy Starfish: The Last Bully Childrens Book Review

4/18/2013

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When I was 3 1/2 years old we moved.We to a new apartment.Well I started kindergarten when I was 4 years old,I remember that I loved school and I was excited to start my new school.But I was not ready for school so went back to kindergarten the next year.I made a lot of friends,but after I finished kindergarten they closed the school down.I was so excited to go to a new school.But soon after beginning the new school I was not as excited or happy.There were a lot of kids in my class and in this new school that I soon realized were bullies,or at least to me and a few other kids.I will never forget how it made me feel,I soon hated to go to school.These kids would call me names and make fun of me almost daily. It was horrible and something I will never forget.I was at a new school,no friends, and mean kids making fun of me.I did make new friends.But those mean kids continued to bully me and make fun of me till High School.And as much as I'd like to say it didn't affect me, it did of course.I remember each and every one of their names.

Amelia will be starting Pre School soon.I have been thinking about her going to pre school for while now.It saddens because my baby girl is growing and is no longer a baby.But I am very worried about bullies.I worry that bullies are getting worse and meaner then they were when I was a kid.Amelia is such a sweet loving little girl.I don't want her to be bullied or have to be hurt by others.It changes how you are as a person when you are bullied bad by others.I am thinking more and more to home school Amelia. was happy to have the opportunity to review the book Hugo The Happy Starfish The Last Bully.

Happiness Begins With Respect

Hugo is a little starfish and so it’s not surprising that in this story he comes across several bigger fish in the ocean. Sadly, they are bigger fish with the wrong attitudes – they are bullies! After seeing his friend getting bullied, Hugo decides enough is enough. He forms the Anti-Bully Club,ABC and teaches the bullies a valuable lesson about respect.

By working together as a group, Hugo and his friends manage to show the bullies that there is always a bigger fish in the sea and that happiness comes from respecting others not bullying them.

THE LAST BULLY is great tale to teach a lesson about one of the biggest issues around.
This book is a great way to teach RESPECT.

Meet HUGO, a little starfish with a big heart and a curious mind.
In very story of the series he learns about a different character trade/ attitude.

The first and second book of HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH is an
Award-Winning Finalist in the CHILRDEN’S MIND/ BODY/ SPIRIT category of the USA “Best Books 2011” and "Best Books 2012" Awards.

The key theme behind the HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH series is that building character based on a positive attitude leads to a happy, self-confident and successful human being. I have written this exciting series of children’s books to help educate children about their feelings, their attitude, their choices, and the consequences that follow.

Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.

In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. Each book offers a themed vocabulary to introduce the Spanish language to the reader. Each book also comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on their website.

I showed Amelia the book and she is still a little to young to know what a bully is.I will explain when she is a little older what a bully is and read her the book again.I know when she watches TV she does not like cartoons that are mean to each other or bullies and she will cry.I will talk to Amelia about what is happening in the story and we will discuss how Hugo and his friends solved their problem with bullies. I will ask Amelia what she would do if someone tried to bully her.I will let her know to tell the bully that she does not like what they are doing or saying to her.And another thing is to tell an adult, like a teacher,I will tell her and needs to come to me and let me know.I will also discussed with her that it is not alright to be a bully and that she should never say or do mean things to other people.

After reading The Last Bully I was happy to have the book as a way to start the conversation with Amelia about bullies. I will to discuss bullies and ways to deal with them with her as much as I can and will use the book to discus bullies and ways to handle if she is bullied.

Buy it: THE LAST BULLY (HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH)
Website: http://www.mystarfish.org/hugos-books

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The Cowboy Fit Zone Workout Program As Seen On ABC's Shark Tank

4/17/2013

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This Is Our Time DVD release date Tuesday, 4/16/2013 Review and Giveaway 4/14/2013 4 PM EST to 4/21/2013 4 PM EST

4/14/2013

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I recently had the opportunity to review a very powerful Christian movie called THIS IS OUR TIME.One of the best movies I have seen in a long time.It is a family movie but I would not recommend watching around very young children.
It is an absolutely amazing story about an organization which helps children in India and a young couple who decide it is God's calling to travel to India and assist with the children.I loved learning about the real-life ministry that is featured in the movie called Embrace a Village, and it works in India with leprosy patients and their families.The founders of the ministry appear in the movie and also also people that the ministry works with in India.

God has a purpose for all of us and wants to use us to share the love of Jesus and that Jesus died for our sins.We need to allow God to direct us in that purpose and live our life the way He wants us to live it.It is a movie that talks about faith and patience and endurance.It is a movie of friendships and family and love.

You're going to want to have the tissues nearby when you watch the movie something traumatic happens to the young couple and their friends and family.The young woman dies and the husband,their friends begin to grieve and show the real signs of frustration and questioning God's purpose in all their lives.They try to find meaning in their grief and answers to their question "WHY did this woman of God lose her life when she was serving Him?"
This part of the movie hit home for me as I am a widow of 33 months now.The grief is so overwelming and you do really question God and ask "Why?"

As you watch the movie you can see God's purpose in the loss and how their efforts serve God's purpose to assist with the mission and children in India.

A question is asked many times throughout the movie: WHO IS GOD ASKING ME TO BE?

The storylines were very interesting, the character of Ethan, who is in a time of waiting and feeling that his life doesn't have as much meaning as those of his friends and family.I know I have been in a waiting place- so this part of the movie had the message that we're always where God wants us to be, and we just need to be obedient and faithful in the place He has us in, no matter how meaningless it seems to us.

After viewing this movie many of you will begin to think about your own life and the purpose for your life in a different way.THIS IS OUR TIME is a movie worth watching.

This Is Our Time presented by Pure Flix
Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, April 16. It will be available nationwide at Family Christian Stores and most Christian online and brick-and-mortar retail stores nationwide.

THIS IS OUR TIME has received The Dove Foundation’s Family Seal of Approval (earning the highest rating of five Doves)
and is recommended for all ages. It also features appearances by Hollywood veterans Eric Roberts, Erik Estrada and Dawn Wells.

About This Is Our Time

The movie tells the interwoven stories of Luke (T.J. Dalrymple) and Alé (Erin Bethea), who marry right after school and move to India to serve as missionaries for Embrace A Village, a ministry that cares for those afflicted with leprosy and their families; aspiring financier Catherine (Kate Cobb), who joins a prestigious financial institution determined to make an impact on corporate America; Ryder (Matthew Florida), who lands an impressive job in social media and can’t wait to use the powerful medium for a greater good; and Ethan (Shawn-Caulin Young,) seemingly the odd man out, who struggles to find his God-given-purpose and feels sidelined by God.
“What they all come to learn is that it never really was their time,” Arnold said. “It always was, always is, God’s time.”

Starring:

Shawn-Caulin Young (Thor), Kate Cobb (The Ghosts), T.J. Dalrymple, Matthew Florida (Marriage Retreat), Erin Bethea (Fireproof), Bruce Marchiano (The Encounter), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight) Erik Estrada, & Dawn Wells.

This is our Time-Movie Trailer

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Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmjQe2onm6s

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Emotional Abuse; Silent Killer of Marriage – A 30-Year Abuser Speaks Out-Book Review

4/14/2013

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Book Description:

The story details Austin’s journey through 30-years as an emotional abuser, the destruction of his marriage, and the long, arduous road back from his hell. Experience the awakening that hurled him through a nightmarish journey to the most inner core of his soul.

Burrow inside an emotional abuser's head and find out why I...

am so charming one minute and a raging manic the next
blame you for everything
must stay in control all the time
belittle your feelings, opinions, or your accomplishments
try to punish you
never seem to support you
cut you down in front of friends and family
can't stop my behavior even if I wanted to
cause you to walk on eggshells around me
am angry so much of the time
don't provide your emotional needs
can't admit when I am wrong
expect so much of you
can't accept the word No

Go on a revealing, first hand journey with a man, husband, and father who spent 33-years locked in the prison of emotional abuse, as it destroyed his 24-year marriage and crippled the woman and children he loves, and experience an awakening that hurled him through a nightmarish journey to the most inner core of his soul.

Discover what he learned during five years of recovery as he put his emotionally destructive lifestyle behind him, and later, discovered that the horrors of his 33-year abusive life stemmed from events that happened as a teenager, following the unexpected death of his father.

If you have a dysfunctional relationship or marriage, discover:

The motivations behind the abusive behavior
Whether there is hope for the relationship or if it is time to get out
Practical tips to heal should your spouse commit to get help

Anyone trapped in a manipulative, controlling relationship full of anger, yelling, and arguments, yet who yearns to have a relationship and marriage full of love, emotional intimacy, and trust will gain insight and practical knowledge and guidance from this book.

Answer the questions:

What role childhood plays in an abuser's life
How does a too-close relationship with mom affect a husband
What is the 'payoff' to abuse in marriage
Codependency and the role of the rescuer
What type of counseling won't work and which is best
How to know if it's time to leave the relationship
How to tell if your mate is really changing
What is the Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde personality
What role anger plays in the abuse inflicted on others
What is Arrested Development and what role does it play
Root causes of abuse

If you recognize even some of these traits within yourself, or someone you love, you owe it to you and to all those around you, your spouse, children, family, friends, and coworkers to read this book.

About the Author:

Abuse was the enemy that plagued Austin James for over two-thirds of his life, but through great sorrow, the ability came to him to transform himself from the ashes of defeat to a type of cleansing and healing that not only renewed his spirit, but allowed it to soar to new heights.

Austin currently lives in the Midwest and enjoys a quiet, abuse-free life, helping men and women discover the truth about emotional abuse and ways to overcome it. He enjoys, hiking, backpacking, writing, and for the first time in his life, inner-peace.

I had the opportunity to review the new book Emotional Abuse; Silent Killer of Marriage – A 30-Year Abuser Speaks Out so I was defiantly interested in reading this book.Most of my readers don’t know this but I was in an emotional and physical abusive relationship for 5 1/2 months,this was my first husband- (Not my husband Richard-whom passed away) and father to my baby I miscarried at 5 months along.It was not an easy time for me and still is very hard to deal with at times.I look back on now and say to myself ” Why did I stay for so long?" Even though it was only months,not years that I went through it.I can come up with a lot of reasons why I did not leave him the first day we married, but I won’t go into any of those reasons.I knew that this relationship was not right,was not were it needed to be and that God did not want me to be treated this way by anyone, especially my husband,so I left my ex husband.And I do not regret it at all.There were times I thought to myself many time "is this the day it goes to far and either I'd be dead or my ex would be dead".I often thought it was my fault I was being treated this way and often my ex treated me as it was my fault that it was all me and if I was a better wife,house cleaner that he would not be treating me this way.My ex husband (Not my husband Richard-whom passed away) would never get help.He would say "I love you,come back to me."and I would say"If you love me,you would go get help."then he would say"I do not need help,there is nothing wrong with me." It takes a certain amount of courage to admit that you have been abused in your life by someone.It also takes an overwhelming amount of courage,vulnerability and guts to admit that you were the one to abuse/abuser.This is what author Austin James does in his book.

I have great appreciation for Austin James heartfelt honesty and that he had the ability to learn and experience what he has on his path to healing. He didn't take any thing he did lightly or as a joke when he finally came to the knowledge of what he had done to his family over his 30 years of abuse,he admitted to himself to what he had done and accepted all of it.This book is a very raw,honest look at what Austin put his wife through,all the abuse and destruction of his marriage.I not only have respect for Austin for being honest and not blaming his wife.I also came out with a new perspective on how someone can get trapped in relationship that is bad.

I know what it was like to be Abused emotionally, physically but it has opened my eyes a little bit more to what it was like from the abusers point of view.We usually only hear of the victims of abuse and violence,but this is a rare opportunity to hear the side of the abuser. Too often, the abusers walk often walk away without feeling as if they are wrong and have done nothing wrong and further try to victimize the recipients or new victims of their violence.Austin James, in his book, speaks candidly about his isolation of his family and friends through his violence towards them. And healing himself, as well as seeking to heal the ones he harmed, through his spirituality and acceptance.

Emotional Abuse: Silent Killer of Marriage – A Recovering Abuser Speaks Out, is a heartfelt, deeply moving story.It touched me in so many ways that I was sobbing so much the book got wet.It is a fantastic book and very hard to put down once you start reading it.It hit on emotions that I thought I had dealt with. For those of us who have had to endure abuse, this is an eye-opener into the world of the abuser, in the account of a first person abuser.It is defiantly a must read for those healing from abuse and/or even possibly going through the abuse,so they do not turn into becoming the abuser themselves.

You can buy the book at Amazon HERE

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Yonanas: My personal review coming soon…Yonanas debuting on QVC, Wednesday, April 10,2013

4/9/2013

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Yonanas is debuting on QVC, Wednesday, April 10,2012.Since I will be reviewing the machine and I have become a fan of Yonanas,I thought I would share this opportunity with my readers so you can take part in this, too.
Yonanas will be debuting its bright and fun spring colors. including cinnamon, blue, purple, hot pink, orange, white, yellow and neon green!I am also sharing the opportunity to win a free colored Yonanas machine (or purchase exclusively on QVC) on my blog with my readers.The Details of the Giveaway are below.

YONANAS GETS COLORFUL ON THE SET OF QVC

Dessert maker gets bold with a daring new line of vivid colors

CLEVELAND, OH (April 8, 2013) – Yonanas, America's favorite small appliance for the kitchen that turns frozen bananas and other frozen fruit into a healthy, delicious treat that looks and tastes like soft-serve ice cream, is getting colorful this spring.

Eileen McHale, co-founder and spokesperson of Healthy Foods, LLC, is scheduled to unveil Yonanas’ new colorful machines on QVC® April 10, 2013 (QVC Item #K39252). A departure from the treat maker’s signature sleek, silver hue, the bright and fun spring colors including cinnamon, blue, purple, hot pink, orange, white, yellow and neon green will brighten up kitchens across the country with delicious and healthy treats and desserts. The traditional shade of will still be available as well.

"The new colored machines are a great addition to the Yonanas family and add a fun twist to the Yonanas-making process," said McHale. “Just like the frozen treat, the new line is a pleasure you don’t have to feel guilty about.”

Viewers can follow Yonanas on Twitter before the show for a chance to participate in a giveaway. https://twitter.com/Yonanas followers can also tweet at @Yonanas using the hashtag “#ColorMeHealthy.”

The new machines will be available, while supplies last, through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by calling 800.345.1515. To learn more about the machines and get great recipes visit www.yonanas.com.

QVC, the Q and the Q ribbon logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

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