I recently had the opportunity to review a wonderful book called Alone Yet Not Alone by Tracy Leninger Craven.I love History and any chance I get,I read,watch or talk about History.This book is deep in history and It is also a reminder that God is always with us even in the darkest times of our lives.We don’t always see that God is with us through our pain and that is is bringing blessing into our lives.This book is a reminder to us that as long as we hold onto our faith that God is always beside us,holding us up.

Alone Yet Not Alone is a gripping story from beginning to the end.It has a positive and optimistic outlook on the hardships that life brings to us.

The book is for 8 year old's,but I would say it is more suitable for those in upper elementary school and up.This book would be perfect addition to add to your child's history lessons. 

I can not wait to see the movie in September. I hope that the movie is able to as good as the book and will show the emotions that the book showed.


It is based on a true story from the author's own family history.You will have an opportunity to win your own copy of this wonderful book.Giveaway entry form is at the end of the post.

About Alone Yet Not Alone (THE MOVIE):
Releases in theaters Sept 27th, 2013 - 
Find a Theater Here: http://seatzy.com/main/moviedetail/alone-yet-not-alone

Families will love this film based on a true story!  Awarded 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation!

Starring:
 Kelly Greyson
Natalie Racoosin
Clay Walker
Jenn Gotzon
Joanie Stewart
Ozzie Torres
Tony Wade.

Stay Connected: 
Bring Alone Yet Not Alone to Your City: http://seatzy.com/main/moviedetail/alone-yet-not-alone
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aloneyetnotalone
Movie Twitter: https://twitter.com/AYNAthemovie
Movie Website: http://www.aloneyetnotalone.com

 FLYBY Promotions is giving one of my readers the opportunity to win your own copy of this wonderful book.Begins Aug.28,2013 2:00 PM EST and Ends Sept.10,2013 2:00 PM EST.
Open to US Only..

Who They Are:

“Eric Strandberg, his wife Deanna, and their three children farm 400 acres in the sunny Okanogan Valley in northern Washington State. They produce delicious organic apples, pears, and cherries. They have been using organic methods on their farm since 1997. Eric decided to switch to organic methods in order to avoid exposing his children to harmful residues. He  has noticed tremendous improvements in the diversity and balance of the natural insect populations on  his land since he stopped using conventional pesticides and other chemicals.

The Strandbergs are excited about sharing their certified organic produce with consumers, and  Bare Fruit LLC. producing healthy bake-dried fruit for every one to enjoy.”

From barefruit's website:
What is Bare Fruit?

Bare Fruit is Fruit Undressed...The fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the fruit.

Bare Fruit is Delicious...First and foremost, Bare Fruit Apple Chips and Fruit Chunks are Delicious. This is important because, let’s face it, if a snack does not taste great, you aren’t going to eat it.

Bare Fruit is Healthy...Imagine a great tasting snack that is healthy too…Perfection! There are really several types of snacks on the market. Some are great tasting (potato chips really do taste good. But they aren’t good for you.) Some snacks are “better-for-you” (think of granola bars). But there are very few “good-for-you” snacks out there. An apple chip, baked (not fried or freeze-dried) tastes great while still being good-for-you in every way.

Our exclusive process bakes the chip in a way that the natural sugars caramelize on the outside. This provides a sweet and tart flavor combination without adding sugars or flavors. In some of our products we add organic cinnamon and other natural flavors to provide a variety to our customers.

Bare Fruit is Good for the Environment...At Bare Fruit we focus a lot of our energy on not using energy. And, by 2013, we will be 100% carbon neutral. You can be proud that the snack your eating was farmed in a socially responsible way.

Bare Fruit is sourced in the United States...Which is important for several reasons. US grown apples, pears, and other fruits have a quality advantage over those grown elsewhere. For example, the climate in the Pacific Northwest is perfect for growing the sweetest apples in the world. Also, by keeping things close to home, we reduce carbon emissions and support the US economy. We control the process from our Organic Orchards through our exclusive Bake-Dried processing, we use no additional preservatives or chemicals ensuring that you are giving your family the very best.

Other products that Bare Fruit Snacks:

•  100% Organic Bake-Dried Pear Chunks
• 100% Organic Bake-Dried Mango Chunks - One 12 pack of 2.2 oz bags is $44.51.
• 100% Organic Bake-Dried Apricot Chunks
• 100% All-Natural Crunchy Granny Smith Apple Chips - One 24 pack of .53 oz bags is $25.38 and one 10 pack of 1.7 oz bags is $23.85.
• 100% All-Natural Crunchy Fuji Red Apple Chips - One 24 pack of .53 oz bags is $25.38 and one 10 pack of 1.7 oz bags is $23.85.
• 100% All-Natural Crunchy Cinnamon Apple Chips - One 24 pack of .53 oz bags is $25.38 and one 10 pack of 1.7 oz bags is $23.85.
• 100% Organic Crunchy Granny Smith Apple Chips - One 12 pack of 2.2 oz bags is $26.79 and one 2 pack of 11 oz bags is $16.26.
• 100% Organic Crunchy Fuji Red Apple Chips - One 12 pack of 2.2 oz bags is $28.04.

 All Bare Fruit Snack products can be purchased through their website (which has a store on Amazon), and also at many major retailers, including: Walmart, Whole Foods, City Market, Costco, Giant Eagle, Hannaford, Jewel-Osco, Kroger, Nugget Markets, Publix, Ralphs, Rite Aid, Winn Dixie, etc etc.

My Review:

We recently had the opportunity to try one 14 oz. bag of 100% Organic Cinnamon Apple Chips.We really enjoyed the Bare Fruit 100% Organic Cinnamon Apple Chips.My daughter Amelia just loved them she loves fruits and this is a way to make sure she gets her daily fruits.Bare Fruit is a lot more healthier for her then the snacks they have in the stores.A lot of the fruit snacks we have tried are so bitter and sorry to say taste fake.These chips are nothing like those other fruit snacks out in the stores.They taste natural,they do not lose any of flavor.They are nice and crunchy,they do  not get soggy like some of the other dried fruit on the market and they do not crumble.The cinnamon adds a great touch to the chips.I love that the Bare Fruit Snacks are easily to trough in a ziplock bag and through in the diaper bag and with the 14 oz. bag,there is plenty to share with others.The Bare Fruit Snacks does not lose it's flavor or becoming stale.Bare Fruit Snacks has a resealable bag.This makes life a lot easier when you are on the go,have children and don't have a chip clip around.Bare Fruit is great if you need something to snack on ( during a long trip,while the kids are studying,or on the way to games and etc.)

More About these Organic Cinnamon Apple Chips :

Bare Fruit Snacks are made from certified 100% organic fruit, that is GMO-free, and is sourced, prepared, and packaged in the United States. Bare Fruit uses an exclusive bake-dried process in wood-burning ovens for over 10 hours, at a very low temperature, to preserve nutrients, freshness, and taste of the fruits. Bare Fruit Snacks are made without additives, preservatives, or added sugar. They are naturally low fat, fat free, and cholesterol free. There are 6 flavors of these:

1.  Cinnamon Apple Chips         4.  Cherry Chips

2.  Granny Smith Chips              5.  Mango Chips

3.  Fuji Apple Chips                     6.  Pear Chips

                                              We Give Bare Fruit 

To Learn more about Bare Fruit Snacks and their products follow on :
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Bare Fruit Snacks has also offered one of Stephanies-Bit-By-Bit readers the opportunity to win a case of their awesome apple chips! For this giveaway, all you need to do is follow the link HERE. This will take you to a special entry page on Bare Fruit Snacks' Facebook page,and it is specifically for my blog readers. To enter, you just need to follow the directions indicted on the page.
Also for people who have cell phones here is a QR Code for my readers to scan and it will bring you directly to a custom app.

We recently had the opportunity to review a new children's CD - The Groove Kid Nation Rhythm Bears.  


Groove Kid Nation continues its award-winning music education series with a third release Rhythm Bears. 
Producer Rodney Lee once again recruits top L.A. musicians and heads deep into the woods to create a soulful folk hoedown.   
As the title suggests, Rhythm Bears is all about drawing kids into the music with rhythmic call and response games that will have them clapping, stomping, playing percussion, and vocalizing to the beat.  

 In addition, a band of groovy bears open childrens’ ears to a whole new set of musical instruments including harmonica, fiddle, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, clarinet, kalimba, ukulele, and even didgeridoo. Each song features a new instrument, and the enclosed 10-page booklet features colorful illustrations of each Rhythm Bear.

My daughter Amelia and I really enjoyed this CD.She loves music,dancing and singing.The very first time I played it,my little girl,who is three years old started to dance around,sing and clap her hands to the music. During the songs they tell you what instruments they are going to be playing.My daughter has a percussion,tambourine and many other instruments she loves to play,so this music is ideal for her.On the CD there is are many different instruments they play.It would be wonderful for parents and children if they would sell the music cd in a boxed set along with a few child's instruments so the child can play a long with this CD and would make a great Christmas Gift too.  

We really loved this CD so much and she really loves to look at the booklet that came with it! This CD is really fun to dance to and is also a fun way for children to explore musical instruments they have never heard before.

For more information connect with the Groove Kid Nation On the Web , or on Facebook. 

You can get Groove Kid Nation "Rhythm Bears" for Only $10.99 HERE.
**Right now when you join Groove Kid Nation (FREE)
 
You also get to download FREE mp3s of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Funky Chicken", "I Can", Coloring Books and other free goodies.**

Sandcastle is Pittsburgh's favorite destination for refreshing water fun!  Open since 1989, this park spans 60-acres and offers over a dozen different water slides with varying speeds and angles of descent for thrill seekers of all levels. If you prefer to stay dry, take a leisurely stroll on the Boardwalk where you can enjoy food and games. On Sunday evenings, Sandcastle's River City area transforms into Pittsburgh's premier oldies resort with JukeBox Sunday Nights.From company outings to birthday celebrations, Sandcastle creates occasions everyone will remember with private VIP cabanas to tents for larger gatherings and plentiful food options with our professional service staff. With attractions like Thunder Run, Lazy River, and Wet Willie's Water Works for children, Sandcastle has something for everyone!   Still open daily through August 18, then weekends only through Labor Day!     Don't fear the rain .... they offer a great weather guarantee!!!! 


Save $24 with a Family Four Pack or $5 off one regular admission or  http://www.pittsburghkidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=5281&dealid=951®ionid=58

Still open daily through Wednesday, August 21, then weekends through September 15!

Looking for your ticket to family fun?  Nestled within the foothills of the beautiful Laurel Highlands, just outside of Ligonier in Westmoreland County, you’ll find Idlewild & SoakZone, named “Best Children’s Park in the World” by Amusement Today and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. 

Since 1878, Idlewild has been providing smiles, laughter, and memories longer than almost every other amusement park in the entire United States.  Originally a simple picnic ground along the Ligonier Valley Rail Road, the park has grown into a sprawling entertainment center rich in tradition, nostalgia, and natural beauty, and is recognized as one of the top destinations for family fun in the country.

Idlewild strikes the perfect balance between traditional and modern-day amusement.  At one end of the park you’ll find tranquil Story Book Forest.  Featuring a winding path through a real forest, guests visit cottages and other character scenes from fairy tales and nursery rhymes – providing a great chance for parents and grandparents to revisit their youth as they introduce their own little ones to Mother Goose, Goldilocks and many more. 

At the opposite end lays SoakZone, gushing with “splash-tacular” fun from the Wowabunga Family Wave Pool, over a dozen waterslides, Captain Kidd’s aqua-structure, Lil’Squirts kiddie pool, and the new lazy river, Float Away Bay.  In between, families can experience cheerful excitement within the entertaining Hootin’ Holler’ western town,Jumpin’ Jungle interactive playground, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and Raccoon Lagoonkiddieland - one of the largest and most scenic children’s areas in the country.

The park’s roster of nineteen major rides includes rare gems like the Whip, not to mention the top-notch Rollo Coaster, which has appeal to both children (often listed as their first ever coaster ride) and longtime coaster enthusiasts, (whom designated the ride an “American Coaster Classic”).  Compare those classics to the park’s more modern rides, like the fast-paced Wild Mouse steel coaster, towering high among the park’s tall evergreens and offering high action at every quick turn.

Idlewild is truly multi-generational.  Grandparents are often seen riding alongside their grandchildren among the family-friendly rides and there’s a wide array of entertainment directed to both the young and the young at heart.  At the core of every attraction is the principal that the entire family can enjoy it together. 

It’s unique charm and laid-back atmosphere just invite you to relax.  Shady trees, lakes and the Loyalhanna Creek passing through its center, make Idlewild compare more to a state park than any other amusement park you’ve ever seen.  The center midways are lined with benches and there are plenty of picnic groves where families can enjoy a picnic lunch together as they take a break during their fun-filled day.


SAVE 2 Ways at Idlewild & SoakZone this summer!    Save $8 per admission online or Save $5 per admission ticket at the gate! http://www.pittsburghkidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=5283&dealid=936®ionid=58

Are you ready to do some dancing? My little girl Amelia loves to watch Angelina Ballerina and her friends on TV and loves to dance and sing with them all the time.So we recently had the opportunity to review ANGELINA BALLERINA: MOUSICAL MEDLEYS DVD and let me tell you,Amelia has been singing and dancing a lot along with them in this wonderful DVD that has 6 episodes and 2 bonus features.Amelia has been developing more of her dance skills watching this DVD. It's is a really cute and sweet DVD! and is similar to other Angelina DVDs.ANGELINA BALLERINA: MOUSICAL MEDLEYS is very bright,very colorful and very engaging to her.We loved this movie very much.It has wonderful catchy music and wonderful dancing.The DVD has wonderful musicals,parades and much,much more!I love that it teaches Amelia lessons in friendship, loyalty and that it is also fun for her to.There is also a "Dancing Star" Memory Game and also a Karaoke Music Video that the little ones to can play and sing along with.This is a must have to add to your child's/children's DVD Collection.

                  We Give ANGELINA BALLERINA: MOUSICAL MEDLEYS DVD 

Join Angelina Ballerina® And Her Friends For Toe-Tapping, Music-Making Fun In This All-New DVD!
 ANGELINA BALLERINA:
MOUSICAL MEDLEYS

Available On DVD, Digital Download And Video on Demand July 9, 2013
 From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION It’s showtime!  Turn up the lights, cue the music and set the stage for an all-new song-and-dance filled extravaganza with preschool’s favorite ballerina in Angelina Ballerina®: Mousical Medleys available on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand July 9, 2013 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.

A beloved publishing property for close to three decades, selling over 1.5MM books and printing over 50 titles,Angelina Ballerina embodies dance, music and performance while inspiring girls to achieve their dreams.  Angelina dances her way into little girls’ hearts while sharing lessons in friendship, loyalty and of course, fun!

SYNOPSIS

With musicals, dance-a-thons, parades and more, there’s always a reason for Angelina to enjoy the spotlight! See what happens when the mouselings’ plans to welcome the stars of Mousical the Musical are ruined…or are they?  Watch as Gracie puts the dance-a-thon in jeopardy when she becomes an enthusiastic recycler.  Get in on the fun when Viki finds her inner artist in dance but with lots of paint!  Join Angelina and her friends as they take center stage and enjoy the show!

Episodes:

·        “Angelina and the Musical Theater”

·        “Angelina and the Art Show”

·        “Angelina’s Camembert Parade”

·        “Angelina and the Dance-a-Thon”

·        “Angelina’s Opera”

DVD BONUS FEATURES

·        “Dancing Star” Memory Game

·        “Front Row Seats” Karaoke Music Video

PROGRAM INFORMATION  Year of Production: 2013
Title Copyrights: © 2013 Hit Entertainment Limited.  The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of Hit Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig. HIT and the HIT logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited.

Type: TV on DVD

Rating: Not Rated

Genre: Children/Family/Animated

Age Target: 2-6 years old

Closed Captioned: English

Running Time: 62 minutes

Format: 16x9 Widescreen (1.78:1)

DVD Audio Status: English, Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital

Program Website: www.angelinaballerina.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/angelinaballerina

Twitter: @ABLoveToDance

Were to buy: www.lionsgateshop.com ,www.amazon.com and many other retailers.

Now for ANGELINA BALLERINA: MOUSICAL MEDLEYS DVD Giveaway.
One of my readers is going to win their very own  USA Only ANGELINA BALLERINA: MOUSICAL MEDLEYS DVD.
This giveaway event ends .
Winner will have 48 hours to respond.Or new winner will be picked.