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My worth in God Series...

Hello everyone,


I wanted to start a: "My worth in God series" because I wanted to share how important God sees us. I choose to start this picture because this is a picture of me at the beach and I will talk about this later in another post. 


A friend of mine took this picture when we got to seal beach, there was this cave and so we decided to take pictures in the cave, after traveling from the beach to the cave I was tired and after I took my hair down my friend took the picture, to me, the way I look in this picture I am tired and trying to rest from traveling in the rocks, but on the other hand I love this picture because of my hair, I LOVE how it shines, I know I must sound vain but don't we look at certain things to show how we look on camera? I know I do, but God sees the deeper part, the part that no one else sees....


Day 1 in: "My worth in God..." 

• He created me in His image: 

Gen 1:27 (the mess)
God spoke: "Let us make human beings in our image, make them 

      reflecting our nature 
   So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, 
      the birds in the air, the cattle, 
   And, yes, Earth itself, 
      and every animal that moves on the face of Earth." 
   God created human beings; 
      he created them godlike, 
   Reflecting God's nature. 
      He created them male and female. 
   God blessed them: 
      "Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! 
   Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, 
      for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth." 


** Note **
I like the message version of the bible because in this scripture it talking about reflecting God's nature, I like that because regardless of how we look on the outside are we reflecting God's image on the inside.

• He is with me:

Gen 28:15 (the amp)
"And behold, I am with you and will keep (watch over you with care, take notice of) you wherever you may go, and I will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done all of which I have told you."

** Note **

Here is another scripture in the amplified version of the bible. God will take care of us no matter what were going through in life, He will be with us.

• He blesses me

Gen 49:25 (the amp)

"By the God of your father, Who will help you, and by the Almighty, Who will bless you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings lying in the deep beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb. "

** Note **

God blesses you with blessings from heavens above!

• He intends good for me

Gen 50:20 (the amp)

"As for you, you thought evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring about that many people should be kept alive, as they are this day."

** Note **

What ever happens in your life whether good or bad, God intends for it to be for our good!

• He is concerned about me

Ex. 4:31 (NKJV)

"And the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that He had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped."

** Note **

This scripture says He looked upon their affliction... God LVOEs us soo much and is concerned about His children, like a parent is concerned about their child when they come home from school upset as a parent you are concerned about your child.

ENJOY! 

Look forward to next week on more " My worth in God..."

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Today and everyday we should honor those has served and is serving by showing respect. Thank you to all those that passed while serving our country. Praying for comfort for the family and friends it affects everyone.

Prayer:

Father,

We thank you for another day of blessing us, giving us strength in our bodies to do the things you have called us to do. Father I lift up the soldiers that are serving and the ones that have served, I pray continue blessings on their lives, Lord keep them lifted up in you. Those that don't know you I pray lord that you show yourself might in their lives. Continue to comfort the families of soldiers that have passed, continue to bless them in your presence, I thank you for what you are doing and about to do in our lives. In Jesus name, AMEN!

In celebration of Memorial Day, I made a simple red, white and blue theme of a delicious fruit salad made with coconut whipped cream!

Here is a glass cup that I got at the store for .96 and I LOVED it, I was so excited!

Here I added cinnamon for more added flavor in the fruit cup, My husband also LOVED it and He doesn't even like healthy recipes, so I have to work him in little by little! Here is where I saw the recipe!!

Recipe:

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cups

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 cans coconut milk, chilled

4 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 cups blue and red mixed berries

(ex: I had blue grapes and strawberries on hand)

Directions:

Spoon the cream from the can of coconut milk into a large mixing bowl, leaving the liquid behind. 

Beat coconut cream and powdered sugar until whipped and fluffy with an electric hand mixer. 

Divide the mixed berries between 4 serving ramekins. Dollop the white fully whipped coconut cream atop the very berry bliss and ENJOY!!

Let me know if you guys tried this out!

Loc Reviews...

Hey Guys,


I RARELY do loc reviews on my hair or talk a lot about loc's in general....That is about to change... I actually did a video on my hair after doing these braids. I posted a video on the results and LOVED the way my hair looked, so below is my video and the results of me wearing my hair in braids for about 1 week, I guess its like a before and after of my Locs! Any suggestions...comment below or message me. Also subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE!


ENJOY! 

Educational Websites for kids!

I LOVE educational websites that are not only FREE but will help my children learn during the summer months and even after school, during the weekend before they watch tv or play my husband and I have them do reading and math, we give them a certain goal and when they reach it they can play and do whatever they want to do. 

Check out these websites for ALL ages:

Starfall (reading)
http://www.starfall.com/


Brain Pop (reading, writing, math and science)
http://www.brainpop.com/
http://www.brainpopjr.com/


Fun Brain (reading and math)
http://www.funbrain.com/


ABC Toon Center (reading)
http://www.abctooncenter.com/ 


Scholastic Kids (reading and writing) 
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/index.asp


AAAMath (math)
http://www.aaamath.com/


AAASpelling (writing)
http://www.aaaspell.com/grade1.htm#a1 


Cool Math for kids (math)
http://coolmath4kids.com/


Game Goo (reading and math)
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html


A+ Math (math)
http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/index.html


Math Magician (math)
http://resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html


National Geographic Kids (science)
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/


Primary Games (reading, writing, math and science)
http://www.primarygames.com/


Prongo (reading, writing, math and science)
http://www.prongo.com/


Science Clips (science)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml


Scott Foresman Science (science)
http://www.sfscience.com/


Scott Foreman Reading (reading)
http://www.sfreading.com/


Spelling City (reading, writing, math and science)
http://www.spellingcity.com/


Raz-Kids
http://www.spellingcity.com/

If you know of any other educational websites let me know and I'll add it to the list!

ENJOY!

Freebies....

Hey everyone,

I started a list of freebies and put them in categorizes to (who it might be useful to), from companies that like to giveaway samples of their products and I get a bunch of them in my inbox EVERYDAY, I thought these would be useful for you guys! If you guys know of any other FREEBIES going on, let me know... ENJOY!!!

Attention Moms: 

** Get a FREE Sample of Simply Right Baby Formula!

Instructions:


1) Click HERE! to be taken to the form


2) Choose which type of sample you want from the drop-down menu.


3) Fill out the form!


4) Click “Send me my sample!”  That simple!


5) Your sample should arrive in 4-6 weeks.




** Get a FREE sample of Aloe Vera gel!


Instructions:


1) Click HERE! to be taken to the facebook page


2) "LIKE" the page


3) You will be taken to a form, Choose which kind of gel you would like: "Aloe Vera or Aloe Vera w/ tea tree oil"


4) Click "submit" and You will get your sample in 6-8 weeks!

Attention Men:

** FREE Hugo Boss sample!


Instructions:


1) Click HERE  to be taken to the Hugo Boss site.


2. Click the Order Sample button on the page.


3. Choose which sample that you want, fill in all of your shipping information and click the Submit button.


4. You will be given tracking information and a site to go to where you can see where your sample is.




** FREE Clear Men Scalp Therapy shampoo


Instructions:


1) Click HERE to be taken to the Clear Men Scalp Therapy facebook page


2) Click "LIKE"


3) Click on "Get your FREE sample"


4) Fill out the form


5) You will get your sample in 6-8 weeks

Attention Everyone:

** FREE sample of Lipton Tea & Honey Mango Pineapple Iced Tea


Instructions:


1) Click HERE to be taken to the Lipton Facebook page.


2) "LIKE" the page


3) At the top of the screen there’s a banner reading, “Get your FREE SAMPLE!” Click the banner.


4) Fill out the form and click “Submit for your free sample”.


5) You’ll get your sample in 6-8 weeks!




** Try Agave Natural Sweetener Here for Free!


Instructions:


1) Click HERE and you will be taken to Wholesome Sweeteners’ Facebook Page.


2) Click “Like” on the top right of the screen.


3) Click “Enter Now” below the image.


4) Fill out the form, vote for “Vanilla” or “Maple”.


5) Click “Vote”.


6) You’ll be sent a sample of agave sweetener. You’ll also be entered to win a $50 gift card! That simple!






** FREE rentals at REDBOX!


Free Redbox Movie Rental


Text SURPRISE to 727272 and you will get a code for a FREE rental.


REDBOX CODES:


TRYUS - Still valid (Video Game: Send to 727272)
NVMCDBR - Still valid
BREAKROOM - Still Valid
DVDONME - still valid
DVDATWAG – valid at RedBox kiosks located at Walgreen's.
DVDKROG – valid at RedBox kiosks located at Kroger stores. 


Remember, each code is valid PER debit/credit card, you can use each code for each different card you use.


If you don’t have a Redbox location near you, check out the Netflix Free Trial offer that they have running, enjoy free movies on your computer or Xbox/PS3/DS or DVDs from Netflix for 30 Days!!

I myself have the netflix movies and I LOVE it, I tried the 30 day free trial and use it ALL THE TIME! This is great for chic movies, while your spouse is away....

** FREE Sample of Mrs. Dash
(Limited time only)


Instructions:


1) Click HERE to be taken to Mrs. Dash facebook page


2) "LIKE" the page


3) Fill out form


4) Get your sample in 6-8weeks!






** Free bowling for kids all summer at AMF


Kids bowl free all summer long at AMF. AMF summer is May 14- September 3. Available in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.


Instructions:


1) Click HERE to be taken to the form


2) sign up and fill in your zip code


3) Select areas closest to you, and receive your FREE bowling entry!


** Free sample of Emergen-c Kidz drink


Instructions:


1) Click HERE to be taken to the website


2) Click "Free Sample" on the left side of the website


3) Fill out form


4) receive your sample in 6-8weeks




**FREE weekly workshops
Learn Do-it-yourself projects: Weekly Workshops, Do-It-Herself Workshops, Kids Workshops


Instructions:


1) Click HERE to be taken to the website


2) Choose which workshop you would like to attend


3)Always make sure to contact your store location to verify 

Check back for more FREEbies Opportunities...

Summer Celebration Giveaway!

Bloggers Signup! 

Want to learn and participate in a 'green' summer?! Then sign up for, The Summer Celebration Giveaway Hop is a ‘green’ giveaway event that will take place June 21-29, 2012, and participation is FREE*! 

This is going to be a really fun event and I invite you to secure your place by signing up today!

Happy Mothering, Eco-Crazy Mom and Organic Mama are excited to bring you the Summer Celebration Giveaway Hop, which will run from June 21, 2012 12:01 AM EST to June 29, 2012 11:59 PM EST. The hosts are accepting blogger sign-ups right now! Click here for more information and to sign up!



What You Must Do As A Participant (Mandatory):


What You Need to Do Now:

• Grab the button and post it in a prominent place on your blog (preferably in your sidebar).
• Sign up with your Blog Name on the linky with an accurate email address that you check often.
• Secure sponsors; prizes which are green, natural, Eco-friendly, sustainable, etc. and suitable for celebrating Summer!

What You Need to Do Later:

• Host a giveaway posted on your blog that totals at least $25 for one winner. You may offer multiple prize packages as long as each package is valued at $25 or more. If you have multiple prizes, there must be one main post for this giveaway. The giveaway must run for the duration of this event.
• Include the Summer Celebration event button in your giveaway post to identify the giveaway as being a part of this hop.
• Include a few sentences about the event and the hosts in your main post (the post must contain links to the hosts’ sites).
• Include the linky that we will provide later within your giveaway post so your readers can easily hop to the other giveaways.
• Choose your winner within 48 hours of the event closing and announce the winner on your blog (on the Rafflecopter form is fine).

Also for more information about the Summer celebration giveaway event! Check out: Green moms Network group on facebook!

Be Blessed and Hop away!

FREE!! Chick-fil-a Military Appreciation Night!

Thursday, May 27, select San Diego area Chick-fil-A restaurants are offering free meals to military families from 4 to 7 pm.  Just show your military IDs and select from an Original Chick-fil-A Sandwich meal, a Spicy Chick-fil-A sandwich meal, or a Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets four piece kid’s meal.


Check out one in your area!
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/Locator

Impart spiritual wisdom this summer!

Momentary Photography

Hey Everyone,


After writing my summer activity list, a women from my church gave me information after I eplained to her that I had a strong desire to work or volunteer. Currently after moving from SC to CA Im not working which is ok because God has me right here for a reason and God's plan is ALWAYS better than our plan.


She gave me this magazine from focus on the family called: Thriving family. In the magazine it gave interesting activities you can do with your children that can help you explain how to make scriptures in the bible real to them. This magazine helps in seeing every day as an opportunity to guide your kids in their faith and connect in meaningful ways. You can sign up and download the activity here!

This quote here I found on face book which reminded me of what I am doing as a parent. 

Proverbs 22:6 (amp)

"Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it."

Activity:
Fill a bucket with water, and churn with one hand. Take turns dipping hands into the resulting whirlpool, noting how it’s easier to move “with the flow” than to go the other way. Explain that it’s often easier to follow others, but obeying God sometimes means we must go against the flow 


Romans 12:2 (amp)
"Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]."


Note:
I LOVE! this scripture this is one of my many favorite scriptures. I also LOVE using the amplified version of the bible too because it makes it real for me! Examples such as this can help me in making God's word real for my children. 


Here is another example:


Activity:
In the warmth of the afternoon sun, have fun washing the car—and soaking each other—with the garden hose. As you enjoy the work, discuss how great it feels to take care of the things God has given you 


Matthew 25:14-29 (amp)
"14 For it is like a man who was about to take a long journey, and he called his servants together and entrusted them with his property. 
15 To one he gave five talents [probably about $5,000], to another two, to another one—to each in proportion to his own personal ability. Then he departed and left the country. 
16 He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he gained five talents more. 
17 And likewise he who had received the two talents—he also gained two talents more. 
18 But he who had received the one talent went and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 
19 Now after a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 
20 And he who had received the five talents came and brought him five more, saying, Master, you entrusted to me five talents; see, here I have gained five talents more.
21 His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, admirable) and faithful servant! You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little; I will put you in charge of much. Enter into and share the joy (the delight, the blessedness) which your master enjoys. 
22 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, Master, you entrusted two talents to me; here I have gained two talents more. 
23 His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, admirable) and faithful servant! You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little; I will put you in charge of much. Enter into and share the joy (the delight, the blessedness) which your master enjoys. 
24 He who had received one talent also came forward, saying, Master, I knew you to be a harsh and hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you had not winnowed [the grain].
25 So I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is your own.
26 But his master answered him, You wicked and lazy and idle servant! Did you indeed know that I reap where I have not sowed and gather [grain] where I have not winnowed?
27 Then you should have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received what was my own with interest.
28 So take the talent away from him and give it to the one who has the ten talents.
29 For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will be furnished richly so that he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have will be taken away."

Note:

I Like this one because stories like this, my children and I can have discussions. Each day you can make activities this summer meaningful for you and your children, helping their walk with God and as well as yours.

Enjoy and Be Blessed!

**Update on Pregnancy**

Hey everyone,


I just wanted to give everyone an update on my pregnancy. I had a miscarriage last week, everything is OK my husband and I are a little sad more him than me, I'm starting to move past it, We both know that God is good, He had been so good in our life and He has been too good to us for us to stop and doubt HIM, We know that God is going to bless us with a child, so HIS timing is better than ours!


I had a hard time deciding whether or not to write this because its embarrassing to talk about being so happy being pregnant and then when you experience this it gets hard to tell people because of feeling embarrassed. Talking to other women about the experience has really helped me and talking with God. This information Here has also helped me dealing with this experience.


At one point I was mad about it, but knowing that God knows best has helped me get through it. If your still reading this at the end, I just want to thank you just for reading and if you experienced something like this it would be helpful if you shared on what happened and how you dealt with it.


I still have a strong desire to have a child and I look forward to God blessing me with a child. Thank You everyone for your prayers!


Be Blessed!

In honor of Armed Forces Day...

So why do we celebrate armed forces day? Here's why...

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. 

This single day in celebration of all Armed Forces Day!

Army

 

Navy

Marine Corp (OORAH!)

AirForce

CoastGuard

FREE Museums!

There are tons of things to do this summer and I just started a checklist to start our adventures this summer in CA. This is a terrific opportunity to start your list of summer activities. 

Take a look at our checklist!

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. 

See the map for museums in your area participating this summer.

Check it out here for a list of museums in CA but you can also click on the map of an area you would like to visit!

ENJOY! BE Blessed!

FREE Annual Pass for Military

Starting on May 19th the National Park Service will offer all active duty military a free annual pass!The National Park service offers a free annual pass to Active Duty Military Members and their Dependents. 

This pass allows the Military member and up to 3 adults (ages 16 & older; 15 and younger are free) within the same vehicle free admission to The Forest Service, the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation  sites where  entrance or standard amenity fees are charged. This pass however, does not cover expanded amenity fees such as camping, boat launch or interpretive fees.

Military members will need to present their ID card at one of the National Parks that charge an entrance fee in order to obtain the annual pass. It’s best to call before hand to make sure they have these special passes available.

For more information on this Click Here! And... 

For more information Click Here to Check out your Which parks that are in your area!