It was probably about a year ago that one of my dear friends attended a Destiny Rescue jewelry party and learned about their program and the 26 Second Challenge. As they told me about the program I was immediately heartbroken for these young girls (children) who are sold into slavery and experience the most horrific types of abuse imaginable. You can… [Read More]
Blogmania: BeadforLife Sponsor Spotlight
This past summer I had the opportunity to review a beautiful handmade paper bead bracelet from the nonprofit organization BeadforLife. Beyond the fact that the bracelet has become one of my favorite accessories, the company has also become one of my favorite causes. BeadforLife is an amazing organization that helps to empower women in Uganda by providing them with vocational training,… [Read More]
Blogmania: Sari Bari Sponsor Spotlight
When my daughter was just a few weeks old, I met a woman in the nursing room at church who had the most spectacular blanket I had ever seen. It was bluish green with tiny strands of silver cording and I just had to know where to get my own. When I asked the fellow… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Carlito C. Caterpillar’s Math House Games
It is no secret that we experience some learning struggles in our home. With Eph’s ADHD and sensory difficulties, traditional learning does not always meet his needs. He is far more apt to actually learn, retain and apply the information when it is presented to him both using both an auditory and tactile approach. I was… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: What is He Thinking? Book
Originally when I was offered the opportunity to review this book, I asked one of my “besties” to read it and give me her opinion. You see she is an amazing and beautiful single “holy honey” (as Rebecca St. James would call her) and I thought that she would be the perfect person to read… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Hearts for Hearts Doll
A couple of weeks ago, a sweet ‘big girl’ named Dell arrived on our door step. She is a pretty American girl with big blue eyes and brown hair. Lu was thrilled with her new doll and since she is not a “baby” she kept calling her ‘big girl’ Della. The doll is actually recommended… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Flimsee – The Newest Backyard Game
If you have been following along the last week you know that I am involved in a really awesome giveaway called the Fall Giveaway Festival where you can win an Ipad2 from RetailMeNot by entering on the host blogs sites. However, here on Sunshine Praises I am giving away the absolute coolest new backyard game… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Jeremy Riddle’s Furious
When I first became a Christian I attended the Vineyard Church of Columbus. It is one of the largest Vineyard churches in the country and it was filled with music that I had never heard in my previous Anglican churches. Jeremy Riddles music has always moved me in a way that other worship songs did not. His… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Rock N’ Learn Phonics 2 DVD
Last school year I asked if it would be possible for me to review the Rock ‘N Learn Phonics Volume 1 DVD after finding out that my son was struggling to learn his letter sounds. I really encourage to read that post, so that you can learn a little more about the situation with Eph and see his improvement… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: YMX
Up until last month I had never heard of the Yellowman clothing company before but once I saw their great line of athletic gear, I was hooked. Let me tell you have they have a wide variety of funky and fresh clothes to rock your work out. I was sent the Tribal Sea Running Tee… [Read More]