Tasty Tuesday: Cinnamon Popcorn

We love popcorn around here.  It is a favorite snack for movie night, but really it is good anytime.  A while back I found a recipe for cinnamon popcorn and the kids have been begging for it ever since! I do a lot of reading aloud to the kids and one of the frustrating parts about that is getting the kids to mostly stay quiet and still enough so everyone can hear.  Well, putting a bowl of popcorn in front of them usually does the trick! :) If you have a stove top popper, those work the best for this recipe, but you could probably use just a regular pan on the stove also. I don't think you would be able to make this with an air popper. If you like kettle corn, you will love this because I think they taste very similar!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut oil (butter would probably work too, but I haven't tried it)
1/2 popcorn
1/8 cup sugar
1/2-1 tsp cinnamon
salt

Directions:
Put oil and 2 kernels of popcorn in your pan on medium heat. (If using a regular pan, keep a lid on while popping or you will have popcorn everywhere!) Once the 2 kernels pop, add remaining ingredients except salt.  Stir until all kernels have popped and then sprinkle on desired amount of salt.  Enjoy!

Blessings,

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Little Angels Prayers for Every Day {Review & Giveaway!}

As we train up our children to know their Savior, one of the things we want them to be able to do is talk daily with Him.  Unfortunately, praying has not come easy for some of our kids.  I think it is hard for them to understand that they are talking to God since they can't see him or they are unsure what to say, especially when praying out loud with others around them.  We have a few prayers that we have taught them to recite in order to help them as they start out.  I was very thankful to receive Roma Downey's Little Angels Prayers for Every Day as it is a whole book of short prayers to recite with my kiddos.
Here is a description of it:

Little Angels Prayers for Every Day features more than 50 simple rhyming prayers that cover a typical day and the typical worries of a young child. From waking in the morning to going to sleep at night, from thanking God for a meal to praying for His comfort when afraid, the prayers here will help little ones to see that any moment is a good moment to talk to God. Relevant Bible verses are scattered throughout the book as well! 

There are prayers for many different situations and it is helpful to read through some of them with my kids to give them more words to pray.  Even if they don't have the exact one from the book memorized, they can still remember most of it and it is helpful for them in starting out their prayer, making it easier to add things in their own words. My kids and I have enjoyed reading and using this book together.

FlyBy Promotions has graciously offered one of my readers a chance to win a copy of Little Angels Prayers for Every Day!  Please leave a comment telling me something about praying with your kids, maybe if it has been easy or hard, their favorite one to recite, your favorite time of day to pray together, etc.  Please also leave a way for me to contact you if you win! This giveaway will end Saturday, March 16 at noon when I pick a winner using random.org.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Thanks FlyBy Promotions!

Blessings,

The Little House That Stood {Review and Giveaway!}

Since there is rarely anything good on TV, our kids usually end up watching a DVD when they are allowed some TV time.  Some of our favorites are the Veggie Tales ones.  And we have quite a few of them!  The kids love the Silly Songs with Larry and I even enjoy watching them for their humor.  We love that they use stories that parallel Bible stories and teach our kids some great lessons about God.  I was excited to hear that a new one is being released on Tuesday and was even more excited when I received a copy of it to review! Here is a trailer and description of The Little House That Stood.

When the Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation - following the wise plans from the Master Builder's Handbook! Will the Little Piggies make the right choices when it comes to building their houses - and their lives - on solid ground? Find out in this parable that shows kids when they follow God's blueprints, then can stand strong when the storms come! 

We loved The Little House That Stood as much as we love the rest of Veggie Tales!  I highly recommend this DVD for your kiddos!  And if you would like a chance to win a copy, Flyby Promotions has graciously offered one to one of my readers!  All you need to do is leave a comment below letting me know your favorite Veggie Tales DVD or if you have never seen any, take a look around the Veggie Tales site and let me know another one that looks the most interesting to you. This giveaway will end Saturday, March 16th at noon when I will pick a winner using random.org.  Please leave a way for me to contact you if you are the winner!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Thanks Flyby Promotions!

Blessings,

The Tutor's Daughter {Review}

If you have been caught in the Downton Abby craze, then I have the perfect book for you!  And if you've never watched Downton Abby, I think you would still love The Tutor's Daughter by Julie Klassen!  To temp you, here is a description and trailer from the publisher:

Emma Smallwood, determined to help her widowed father regain his spirits when his academy fails, agrees to travel with him to the distant Cornwall coast, to the cliff-top manor of a baronet and his four sons. But after they arrive and begin teaching the younger boys, mysterious things begin to happen and danger mounts. Who does Emma hear playing the pianoforte, only to find the music room empty? Who sneaks into her room at night? Who rips a page from her journal, only to return it with a chilling illustration?

The baronet's older sons, Phillip and Henry, wrestle with problems--and secrets--of their own. They both remember Emma Smallwood from their days at her father's academy. She had been an awkward, studious girl. But now one of them finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her.

When the suspicious acts escalate, can the clever tutor's daughter figure out which brother to blame...and which brother to trust with her heart?

I very much enjoyed this book.  Julie Klassen does a great job of using her words to paint a picture of England in the 1800s.  I was able to clearly pictures what she was describing. She also did a great job of making this book both a romance and mystery.  Although there are hints of what will happen, it was still not quite enough that I was sure of what would happen and had to keep reading!  I highly recommend The Tutor's Daughter!

I received this book for free for review from Bethany House Publishers.

Blessings,

God Gave Us Easter {Review}

I have thoroughly enjoyed all the books in the God Gave Us series by Lisa Tawn Bergren that we have read. I was very excited to receive another one for us to review.  God Gave Us Easter is another  story of Little Cub and all her questions.  This time she asks about Easter and how God gave it to us.  Her papa explains God's plan as they take a hike.
I think this book does a nice job of explaining that Easter is about more than just bunnies and eggs.  It explains God's plan to use Jesus' death to give us life.  However, this book doesn't fully tell the Easter story. I think it is a good place to start a discussion with your child, but afterward grab your Bible and read the Easter story and then discuss our need for Christ's death and His offer of salvation.

I received this book for free for review from Waterbrook Multnomah.

Blessings,