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With over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. Now, the #1 Bible for kids, including all of the trusted essentials loved by parents, is available in an exciting polar exploration theme! Ready for a frosty Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting trek through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible , now in an all-new polar exploration theme! While on this arctic adventure, readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of facts about the Bible. And most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God. Features of the NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition Include •             The same trusted Adventure Bible content in a frosty new theme •             Full-color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes ...

Introducing the Ellie Claire line of creative writing journals.  These journals are more than just simple notebooks but are intended to challenge your more creative side. Each one, the Faith and Lettering Journal, The Illustrated Word and Illuminate Your Story Journal teaches and showcase different creative lettering, drawing or coloring techniques.  When these journals arrived in the mail, I let my oldest three children have a go and pick which one interested them the most. My oldest son picked Illuminate Your Story . This one is perfect for him. It goes through each letter of the alphabet teaching how to creatively craft each letter. This skill is not only fun for journaling but useful if my children want to create crafts on wood (which they enjoy doing) and then hand paint sayings on them. In addition to the tutorials, there are lined pages for journal entries which I noticed my son already has been starting to fill.  My second ...

I made a new friend recently. Since we are presently serving as missionaries in a Mexican border town we decided to join a homeschool group directly across the border in Texas. While receiving the grand tour of my new friend's home, my eyes were immediately drawn to the familiar maroon colored spines filling one of her bookshelves. She too is a fan of YWAM Publishing's missionary stories! I could spot those books a mile away.  I recently have been adding more and more to my collection. Since we are now on the mission field I have officially added "missionary study" to our curriculum. At home, we would always read a story together during our "table time" after Bible and worship time but now, it seemed appropriate to limit our stories to missionary stories to encourage us on our journey.  And it has.  We have been so blessed through these stories.  I actually cried in the middle of reading the Gladys Aylward story aloud to my kids. What a beauti...

How is your holiday shopping going? This year we are taking a break from loads and loads of gifts and are keeping it simple. You probably would not think that I am a big spender for the holidays but that is not true. I love to shop year 'round stocking up on all the good deals that I find. I might purchase a gift my son asked for only $3.00 when it cost $60.00 new. Just because I am thrifty doesn't mean my kids don't get some pretty sweet gifts! That said, even though I am throttling back this year, we are still having some fun  and since I've had the chance to review some intriguing products I have let the kids have a go at them a bit early.  This week, Monday through Wednesday, I will post a fun new product each day that is sure to put a smile on your face. After taking a break on turkey day, I'll share my final gift review on Friday complete with a giveaway! Are you ready to check out the first product? Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back t...