Ellie Claire Journal and Lettering Review-a beautiful gift for anyone that enjoys their bible @EllieClaireGifts #EllieClaireGifts #sponsored

I can feel the holidays in the air already. How about you? I love this time of year so much with the beauty in the change of the season and all the festivities. From baking to shopping, I make sure to take plenty of vacation time from work so I can savor the season. I enjoy finding special gifts for all my friends and family to show them how much joy they bring to my life. Journals and lettering books are a wonderful gift for anyone with a creative spark.  They let you wind down and really meditate on your special bible verses, inspirational quotes or plans for your upcoming days. I recently was introduced to Ellie Claire and all their beautiful journals and lettering books. You have never seen anything like these. The colors and designs are just gorgeous. The covers are bound with ultra thick and high quality paper. Each one has special embellishments like foil and nailhead designs. These journals and books are truly filled with inspirational quotes that inspire creativity for anyone and everyone.

The books are crafted with the ultimate in quality paper. You can feel it as you turn the pages. I just loved all the art styles inside the books. The style and the quotes in the book fit so nicely together. Each one has explicit guides, tutorials and easy to follow instructions for lettering. There is plenty of blank space for your own creations, quotes and thoughts too. I love that there are meaningful quotes throughout each of the books to bolster your mind and soul. What a wonderful way to create beauty and inspiration for your life. You can use these beautiful books to practice your Bible journaling or to note meaningful verses to look back on over time. You can practice your lettering quotes or decorate a page with your own plans and ideas for life. If you are new to journaling or have been doing it for years, either way these books are perfect for you.

When you see the quality of the journals and the paper inside you will be grateful you were blessed to find them. I used a variety of colored markers and pens and you can not see any bleed-through from page to page. You turn the page and each one has new inspiration for joy and thought.  What a rewarding way to grow your creative talents in a beautiful way.  There are so many inspirational quotes in the journal that really were so meaningful to me. I loved the Florence Nightingale quote in the Illuminate Your Story Journal. She said, "Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift-there is nothing small about it." The Faith & Lettering Journal has one that I love from Proverbs 12:25, "Anxiety weighs down the heart but a kind word cheers it up." So simple but so meaningful and true.

My teenage daughter and I plan to use the journals to stay connected with one another. Between school and work we get so busy, these journals are a nice way for the two of us to stay connected and work on our creative side. You can work on them for fifteen minutes or an hour as you have time. We are so excited to have this to do together and stay in touch with one another. We love all the little features like the pen loop on each journal. The Illuminate Your Story Journal even has a place marker.

You can find each of the journals on online at B+N or Amazon so shopping cannot be easier for all the creative people in your life. Christmas is almost here and I can't think of a more beautiful gift to share. This is such a joyful gift to give to a friend from church or anyone that loves to create.

FAITH & LETTERING
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THE ILLUSTRATED WORD
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ILLUMINATE YOUR STORY
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Watch Ya Mouth “90s Edition game for families and perfect for a holiday gift #sponsored #usfamilyguide @usfamilyguide @watchyamouth

Are you a fan of fun games and always looking for a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of board games as well? This new game from Watch Ya Mouth'90s Edition is a great way to get kids as young as 8 thinking on their feet. The '90s are so in now so the kids will be very excited just like mine was. The game is compact and colorful. The game is well constructed and has lots of bright colors to engage the mind. The rules of play are simple and very basic so they are perfect for even the uninitiated beginner too! 

US Family Guide sent me the Watch Ya Mouth ’90s Edition in exchange for a review. I feel like I say “Watch Ya’ mouth! to my daughter a million times a day every day. For me it seems like even maybe a trillion times a day from sunup to sundown. Teens are really tough these days and I try not to give her an inch because you know she will take a mile just like every other teenager out there. Playing this game is a fun way to laugh about it though and we really enjoyed playing it. This family friendly card plus extras game is great for kids age 8 and up. 

Did you know that Watch Ya' Mouth was originally launched on Kickstarter?  It is a hilarious party card game great for the family or teens. It works for small or larger groups too. You use FDA and CE certified mouth guards along with the deck of cards to play to win. The mouth guards are dishwasher safe so you can be ready to play anytime. How does the game work?  You play in teams of players and try to read the phrases on the cards with the mouth guards in your mouth. You are probably already imagining how it sounds. Yup…you will be laughing out loud like we were this past weekend. You can play with as many people as you want too. If you are looking for a unique holiday or Christmas gift Watch Ya' Mouth is an easy win and a no brainer. It is easy to learn how to play even for the little ones. The company recommends 8+. You can get a little addicted to this fun and challenging game--just a warning.  

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Win Fandango tix! Unbroken: Path to Redemption IN THEATERS OCTOBER 5, 2018 #unbrokenfilm #FlyBy

It can be a challenge to find great uplifting movies these days. Get ready for a good one coming up this spring though...no worries. We all know the challenges of work and family and  "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" hits the target literally. You can find this wonderful movie I was fortunate enough to preview at over coming up on October 5. It is an inspiration that has struggled at any point in their life.  It shares Louis Zamperini's struggles with pain and suffering in a time when no one recognized the disorder PTSD. It didn't even exist back then.

"Unbroken: Path to Redemption" will debut in movie theaters nationwide October 5, 2018. When the war ended, his battle began. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where Unbroken ends, sharing the next amazing chapter of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini's powerful true story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

This new sequel stars Samuel Hunt as Zamperini, with Merritt Patterson as his wife, Cynthia Applewhite-Zamperini. “Path to Redemption” has Will Graham who plays Billy Graham who will become to be a major character in the film. The film follows Zamperini’s acute struggle to adjust back to a normal life after his horrific war-time experiences. He tries to reestablish himself as an entrepreneur, a world class runner even get rich quick schemes which all end in failure and send him down a dark path. He is near divorce when his wife Cynthia attends a 1949 Billy Graham Crusade. She prays for his inner peace and forgiveness that he so desperately needs. If you saw the first film, you need to see this to understand how Louis found the peace and redemption he so desperately needed.

I was fortunate enough to preview this movie recently and it was really riveting. I had seen the original movie and this really made his whole story come together. This is a must see for anyone that has ever struggled in their life (all of us!) and to be able to see someone come out on top after his experiences is wonderful. Tickets will be available for "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" soon and can be purchased online or at participating theater box offices.  You can check out "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" right now online and get a little peek right now. 

Don't forget to enter to win my giveaway for two movie tickets to "Unbroken: Path to Redemption"below. Good luck!


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Need an creative and adorable gift for Mom, Grandma or a special friend Pictures on Gold is the solution! #picturesongold #sponsored@usfg

Sometimes it is a real challenge to find just the right gift for someone special. Jewelry is always an elegant option, but it is hard to find something that really feels like it is crafted for your special someone. Photo jewelry is one of the newest and most fun options out there. If you are looking for a creative and beautiful piece of photo jewelry that is totally personalized you want to visit Pictures on Gold. Photo Jewelry from Pictures on Gold creates the finest photo pendants and the most adorable charms. They even have Gold Lockets, Silver Lockets and other Personalized Photo Jewelry.

I love that Pictures on Gold ship super fast too. They create lasting photo lockets and photo jewelry keepsakes using only the finest 14k gold, white gold and Sterling Silver and they do it quickly. You send them your treasured photos via their website and using their patented technology they laser engrave your pictures in color right on to high quality gold lockets, silver lockets, locket charms and most of their custom jewelry. The final results are gorgeous gold lockets or silver photo lockets that open to reveal your photos and can be worn as a beautiful photo or picture locket. My Readers Save 10% off your order right now too! Use code "famguide10" to save 10% off your order at Pictures on Gold
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Winc Wine brings the best wines right to your door with a special discount now just for my readers @usfg @winc #cheersdelivered

I consider myself a little bit of a wine connoisseur. I have lived abroad and many moons ago cut my teeth on a variety of good quality northern Italian wines. Well, my love affair with wine just expanded over the years and I learned more and came to enjoy a variety of wines from different areas of the world. I find my wines here and there locally and love to discover interesting new wineries and wines in the mid-Atlantic.  I heard about a new kind of exclusive wine club recently, something truly different that I thought was worth a try. It is a bit new to be buying wine online and to get a wine delivery service but I like the idea. This is a totally different kind of monthly wine club. I think you will forget those big internet newspaper branded wine clubs after you hear more. 

Winc Wine is not your traditional wine club: they are a direct-distribution global wine company that personalizes the entire wine experience from start to finish.  They are perfecting how wine is made, distributed, perceived and purchased via their special Palate Profile quiz. Here you get recommendations for wine based on your unique tastes and enjoyed on behalf of a new generation of wine drinkers. It takes the headache and guesswork out of picking a bottle from your local liquor store and saves you time. Winc even delivers the perfect bottles directly to your doorstep. They do all this as part of a quest to improve the experience for consumers, create a platform for artisanal wine making, and build a grape-to-glass supply chain that's sustainable for the planet. You can forget intimidating language and steep price points, and just enjoy in the act of sharing a bottle with friends, family or even someone special. As a result they find some exceptional, special and rare wines. I know...maybe I need to seriously consider a career change....

Winc Wine is definitely a different kind of Wine Club.  Winc Wine has several options available. You can start out with a special deal they have now for $22 Off Your First Month of Winc Wine - Winc offers 4 personalized wines each month. Bottles start at $13 each. New members can enjoy $22 off of their first month of Winc's monthly wine subscription right now! Check them out and give it a try. It is convenience and joy all rolled up in one.  

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CharcoCaps® are the solution to less boom in the room! #sponsored

Disclosure: I received this product to try for free.

I recently joined a fun community called The Upside to learn about new options to help keep my health the best. As a result, I have been given a chance to try one of DSE Healthcare's leading brands, CharcoCaps®. This is a brand that has been around for years. Activated Charcoal is a dietary supplement that can stop gas discomfort and embarrassment. That is important for everyone because we all want to feel good and especially feel confident in social situations like work and life in general! CharcoCaps® is the #1 Activated Charcoal brand too. 

The #1 Activated Charcoal Brand, CharcoCaps® helps you put less boom in the room, literally by using activated charcoal to trap toxins and help you manage gas, bloating, and flatulence.

I received a few things including the following to help me learn more about this great product that works quickly:

• Sample of CharcoCaps®
• Sharing Guide

I eat a super healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables. You always worry though. CharcoCaps® are easy to take and digest and take away the concern. My gut felt comfortable all day and I felt super confident. Sometimes you might worry in quiet situations like a serene yoga class but CharcoCaps® make you feel like you have no worries at all.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Cherish Vox Box and Influenster Experience #MomLifeVoxBox #sponsored #cherishvoxbox

Disclosure: I received free products to try and test from Influenster. 

I have always been the kind of person loves to try new things whether it is food, beauty or even new designers. It is a lot easier these days to discover novel brands and products with social networks and the internet and sites likes Influenster too. My friends often ask how they can get free products to sample.  If you’ve wondered that, too, consider joining Influenster. It’s free, informational, and fun!  You don’t have to be a blogger to join, either.  My #CherishVoxBox arrived this week, packed full with all kinds of goodies.

Everytime a VoxBox arrives, the first thing I want to do is take a peek at all the products inside.  I take pictures and a video of the entire box. I take some fun individual pictures too so I can share online. I check out the big card that comes with every box. I will try some of the edible items or smell a fragrance or product.   I saw the Pantene Foam Conditioner and was excited to see it was a Daily Moisture Renewal formula. I need something to help keep those frizzies at bay! I was able to try it since I first got my box and I really like it a lot. My daughter has been using it too and likes it as well.

My little Pumpkin quickly jumped onto the adorable Sydney's Salmon Nigiri sushi toy from BarkBox.  It has a little squeaky button and it is so soft so she can sit on it and look out the window. She loves anything soft so it is perfect for her. She would be so excited to get a little treat every month from Barkbox. 

Mott’s Sensibles Apple Raspberry juice was also tucked in there with a bonus coupon.  My daughter really liked this and I liked that it had less sugar and the flavors were natural. 

My hubby was happy to see a gift for him in there. He is a big fan of working out, biking, Ultimate Frisbee and running. Dove Men+Care Stain Defense Cool was there for him to try. It offers 48 hour protection which is good for both of us especially when he is working out hard or playing in the hot sun. It has a fresh scent and really works well.

A sample of Vera Wang Embrace was included. This is a lovely fragrance I would wear on special days. I enjoy the blend lavender and tuberose scents.

When you get a VoxBox, you need to share your thoughts and experience with the goodies. You can do this on a smarphone through the Influenster app or even on a laptop or other device.  These actions earn you points toward contest entries. I’ve won special prizes from brands through Influenster before, so it is exciting to share and see what others think and maybe you will get a surprise too. You can join in on the fun too...here is the Influenster site you can sign up right here and join Influenster too. See you online!

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