Random Acts of Kindness We have all heard of them. Maybe we have been the recipient of having our coffee paid for in the line at Starbucks. Maybe we “elfed” a neighbors house during the holiday. Either way, we know that Random Acts of Kindness are small opportunities to make a large impact in the… [Read More]
Four Children’s Books on Chinese Celebrations
One of the most important choices we make as transracial/multicultural family is assuring that our both our biological and adopted children have an understanding and appreciation of all of the cultures that make up our family. One way to do this is by learning about and celebrating the traditions of the cultures. While we were in… [Read More]
Play & Win in the 2016 Elf Shenanigans Giveaway
Nay sayers and elf haters just back away. This is a safe space for elf loving families and your little winter visitors. We here at the Sunshine Praises house are super elf fans and have been since the first year they were released in Hallmarks across America. I sought my elf out just a few days… [Read More]
Praise: Dr. Mercola Complete Probiotic Powder Packets
My family began using probiotics about 8 years ago when my daughter was born with severe food allergies and eczema. Our doctor at the time was very natural focused and wanted me, as a breastfeeding mom, to make sure that I was using a high quality probiotic to help both of us. At that time,… [Read More]
Rise Up & Create the Hope You Dreamed
Rise Up. You, the person sitting on your phone. The social media influence doesn’t count. You are shocked and sad. You voice extreme fear and concern. You say there is no hope. You grieve for the America you dreamed. But you still sit… on your comfy couches where you have sat for 8 years. in… [Read More]
National Adoption Month Free Social Media Images #NAM2016 #Adoption
November is National Adoption Month and I have created these shareable images for those wishing to advocate for the millions of orphans that need our prayers, support and love. I will be sharing more facts about adoption this month. Please pin, post and share these images to help raise awareness of one of the most… [Read More]
Praise: Oster Pro 1200 Plus Food Processor
How many families out there are still using their wedding registry blender? My husband and I just celebrated our 13 year anniversary and I have to admit that we were still using an old style simple blender. While we have always wanted to purchase one of the heavy duty “popular” blenders, we just can’t justify… [Read More]
Holiday Decorating with At Home #MyReason
A couple of weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to “BOO” one our neighbors. We were selected by At Home stores to participate in their “BOO”campaign which included a gift card that allowed us to spend some time shopping our local store. This was my second time shopping at At Home and there were… [Read More]
Product Praise: San-J Organic Asian Sauces
One of the most important aspects of international adoption is assuring that your child will maintain a sense of familiarity and comfort in their new environment. One of the best ways to do this is through servicing familiar foods. We were fortunate in China to be able to try a variety of foods and see… [Read More]
Adoption: The Great Wall of China
On our second (last) day in Beijing, we took a two our drive to the The Great Wall of China. Even though the wall is in Beijing it takes about 2 hours to get there. Driving in China is nothing like driving in America and we were without a car seat. Ezra thought he could… [Read More]