Doorbuster Deals!!

**Disclosure:  I am proud to be working with Family Christian Stores throughout the year.  While being compensated through store gift certificates, it's all about spreading the word of the Gospel! 

I am a coupon, clearance shopping mama who will never ever pay regular full price for anything!! I refuse to!  Prices are just going up and up and will continue that way.  Either online or in the store, I will always head to the sale signs and unadvertised clearance!  What I love about Family Christian Stores is they always, year round, have a great clearance and sale section!  From now, through Sunday the 14th they are having some awesome doorbusters!!!   If you are looking for that last minute gift or are not sure what to get - here are some great suggestions!!

God's Not Dead!  A great movie!! Also a best seller! On sale for half off at only $12.49

Amplified Everyday Life Bible - priced at a doorbuster price of $29.99! They also have a grey and a few other Bibles for half off as well.   Bibles can be pricey, so if you are in the market, I highly suggest shopping these doorbuster deals!

Looking for some music? There is a great selection of CD's for only $5.00!! Including Burning Lights by Chris Tomlin!  You can also find Unspoken, Moriah Peters and for King and Country just to name a few!

Hurry! Shop Family Christian Store's 3 day Doorbuster deals before they are gone!

Memoir: The #1 Holiday Family App

The holidays are here and you know what that means...time to bust out the family photos of Christmas' past! 

We know most of you will be home for the holidays, so you'll have plenty of time to rummage through the old family albums, but what about the pictures of YOUR kids - when was the last time you printed one of those?! Without the old scrapbook you never had time to update, it can get a little tricky to hang on to all those memories, right? WRONG! 

Memoir takes you home for the holidays on any day! With all of your memories and photos available on your phone and computer, you can share these experiences with the people you had them with...without having to share them with your husband's friend from work you Facebook friended at the company dinner.  Memoir contextually curates your daily memories based on where you are, who you're with, and what you're doing! So, when Christmas morning rolls around this year, the greatest gift will be getting to look at all of your past Christmas photos in an instant and share them with your friends and family!

Twitter Party!! Tomorrow, Tuesday at 11am PST / 2pm EST with Hasbro #PlayDohGifts  You can win great toys for your kids for the holidays!  

RSVP now!  You can win a pre-party PlayDoh prize pack (it's awesome!) RSVP and tweet about the party.  There is even a tweet on the page to make it easy for you!  #PlayDohGifts

LECRAE's Anomaly

**Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post in partnership with Family Christian Stores. 

LECRAE is a favorite in our home!  Whenever my youngest son has extra time, he enjoys listening to LECRAE's music videos and you'll always here him rapping along.   We had the privilege to see LECRAE live in concert and his music definitely shines through him and all the energy he produces.  You don't have to be Christian to listen to his music, and LECRAE's newest CD would make a great gift for anyone into the rap scene.  Listening to his words can make one think about their actions. One day my son got angry, I don't even remember what it was about, but he was pretty steamed.  We had jumped in the car to run an errand and LECRAE's CD was in on the car.  One of the songs was about anger and how to overcome it.  That song just happen to come on and after the song my son apologized and realized how much it was really not worth it to become so angry!  I highly suggest his music for any young teenage boy and young adult.   Here's a video of when we went to go see him, as you can hear, my husband loves his music (you'll know what I mean when you listen to it - the ending is the best)  ;) lol!!

To sample LECRAE's Anomaly CD & to purchase - click here!

Purchase iDisciple & Gift a Military Member

I am not only posting this in partnership with Family Christian Stores, but because I think this is such a wonderful opportunity that I pray each one who reads this will not only gift a year subscription, but share with as many you can!  iDisciple is a new app that delivers a personalized menu of daily devotionals, Bible studies, sermons and more to your phone, tablet and computer.  I had originally downloaded the free version of the app and when I was approached with this opportunity, I was thrilled, I couldn't wait to gain full access to see what else the app had to offer.  There is really so much to talk about I could go on and on, but I want to make this as short and sweet as possible.  Below are only a short list of reasons I love this app:

• iDisciple Radio - Many options from Today's Worship, Pop, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Rock, Spanish and more, even talk radio!
• Daily Devotionals - So many to choose from, you can also add them to your home page, to your library, favorite it as well as give it a thumbs up or down.
• iDisciple Channels - Including Focus on the Family, KIDZ Bible, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Your Move with Andy Stanley and Harvest: Greg Laurie to name a few.
• The Bible - Four different versions in it's entirety
• Explore - This is a huge section with literally thousands of options and go to articles on so many different subjects.  Subjects range from Leadership to Marriage to Parenting to Prayer and so many others.  I am on this section daily.  If I'm struggling with a particular thing I can simply type it in the search option and you'll find many go to resources to help you through it.  

There is really just so much involved with this app, it's truly too amazing not to share!  Now....even more good news!  With every purchase of a iDisciple membership from a Family Christian Store, they will gift Military Service Members with a subscription to iDisciple and a Military BibleStick from Faith Comes by Hearing.  This is awesome for so many reasons!  The Bible stick is military approved and can be worn while in uniform.  It is discreet as well. It's a digital audio player about the size of a pack of gum and is pre-loaded with a dramatized recording of the entire New Testament and specially selected Psalms.  It's also rugged enough to withstand tough weather conditions, can be used in low light situations and easily fits into the soldiers uniform pockets.  Thousands of soldiers have asked for this and are on a waiting list.   You can help by buying a membership to iDisciple. 

Learn more about iDisciple & Find a Family Christian Store near you, you'll want to make sure you make your purchase in store and they will gift a Military Service Member!   

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How to Choose an Educational Toy

**This is a sponsored post

As the holidays draw near, a child’s wish list often grows longer by the day.  How can parents be sure that the toys they choose for their children are not only safe and fun, but also have a learning component?

To help parents make smart toy choices for the holidays and throughout the year, the experts at Kiddie Academy have developed a new infographic with suggestions for choosing an educational toy. 

“Educational toys allow children to explore in their own style and at their own pace without a time limit or expected outcome.  Unlike a video game that requires a child to follow a specific path in order to play, educational toys such as dolls and train sets allow for creative play that supports physical, cognitive and emotional growth,” explains Kiddie Academy’s Vice President of Education Richard Peterson. “In fact, numerous scientific studies have proven that play is important to a child’s healthy brain development.”

For more tips and free downloadable activities, parents can visit the Kiddie Academy Family blog at: http://www.kafamilyessentials.com/

Glittering Lights Las Vegas

**Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post, we received free admission to this beautiful light show! 

Glittering Lights Las Vegas Holiday drive through spectacular has entertained more than 1 million with millions of dazzling lights.   USA Today just named Glittering Lights a Top 10 Special Event in Las Vegas - it's incredible holiday tradition! This is really a beautiful light show, our entire family really enjoyed it!  It did not take us long at all to get through the line, no rush either to go through and even to stop and take pictures.   I do recommend you take some cash, they offer hot chocolate and other beverages and snacks before going in -  you don't even have to get out of your car, they will serve you in your vehicle!  Another thing - please turn off your headlights!!  Most people I think catch the sign, but some (like the people in back of us) did not!  :)  Just a friendly reminder!  It helps to enjoy the lights.  Those purple lights are amazing!  Totally love it and def recommend it as it's an affordable way to get out with the family and get in the holiday spirit!

$2 off Coupon!!  Good any night during the show.  Families can drive through the light show sponsored by the US Family Guide Mommy Bloggers!  Cannot be combined with other offers or previously purchased tickets.   Management reserves all rights.  One coupon per person/car.  This coupon must be printed and presented at the gate.  **COUPON**