tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39463763243291818092024-03-12T10:55:28.589-07:00Sowing Dandelion Seeds~ full of wishful thinking and a love of all things childish ~Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-22769937083107385142020-07-25T15:32:00.000-07:002020-07-25T15:49:32.115-07:00"Before the Wrath" Movie Giveaway"Before the Wrath" is a docudrama style movie that addresses the much debated theme of the Rapture in a way that is encouraging and uplifting.<br />
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"Before the Wrath" is available in a variety of formats including: Blu-ray, DVD, and digital. It has been the #1-selling documentary DVD on Amazon for three straight months!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Kevin Sorbo, from "Soul Surfer", "God's Not Dead", and "Hercules", narrates this docudrama and is joined by an amazing group of theological experts including: Jack Hibbs, Amir Tsarfati, Jan Markell, and JD Farag. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">My husband and I had the opportunity to view this movie and found it to be very hopeful. In hindsight we could have had our sensitive teens watch it too. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The experts mentioned above are ones that my husband and I have watched in the past and have found to be reputable so it was great to see them share their insight in this movie.</span><br />
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Although many people debate the timing, and some even the likelihood, of the Rapture, this movie reveals the importance of knowing what Jesus, Himself, taught about the Rapture. This movie is full of hope for believers and serves as a reminder to share the gospel with others in preparation for Jesus' return.</div>
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Check out the trailer for "Before the Wrath" and share it with others! This message is so needed and relevant during these times of uncertainty and stress.</div>
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Themes in "Before the Wrath" include: prophecy, faith, and salvation.<br />
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"Before the Wrath" is recommended for fans of Bible stories and documentaries such as "Is Genesis History?", "Patterns of Evidence: Exodus", and "Finding Noah". Really anyone who's curious to learn more about the Rapture should see this movie regardless of what they believe.<br />
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<b>Check it out: </b>Visit <a href="http://www.beforethewrath.com/" target="_blank">"Before the Wrath" Official Website</a> to learn more about the movie and about the experts involved in the making of the movie.<br />
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<b>Buy it:</b><br />
Visit <a href="http://www.beforethewrath.com/order_select.cfm">"Before the Wrath" Order Now Page</a> to order Blu-ray/DVD combo packs, DVDs, or Blu-ray and/or DVD combos with books. There is also a special deal offered on a 5 pack of DVDs.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.beforethewrath.com/order_select.cfm">"Before the Wrath" Order Now Page</a> and scroll to the bottom for information on how you can stream it on Christian Cinema, Amazon, or Vimeo on Demand<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr" style="outline: none;">He made a good point that the technology spoken of in the Bible regarding the mark of the beast is technology we actually have at this time in history.</span><span class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr" id=":fh.co" style="outline: none;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="tL8wMe EMoHub" dir="ltr" style="outline: none;">He went on to say that the Bible doesn't refer to any other technologies in Scripture beyond that (ie: travelling to other planets) which would suggest that the rapture is coming soon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">We are living in extreme days, but please know that there is always <b>hope</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day </span><span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline;">is</span><span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> its own trouble.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Jesus said: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” </span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">It might seem strange, but it reassures me that we have not been promised perfect lives. We will have trouble in this sinful, fallen world, but <b>Jesus has overcome the world</b>. We can have peace in knowing that through His death and His resurrection we can have <b>eternal life</b> with Him.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">John 16:32 -- just one verse prior Jesus says "A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home."</span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">This was said to the disciples, but it feels like Jesus' message of peace is being spoken directly to us at this time when we are all scattered to our own homes. Please remember -- Jesus' peace is for you. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">If you have questions about Jesus and how to have eternal life with Him in Heaven, please ask. If you know Jesus personally, please share the good news with others! </span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~ </span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-44248074776610452032020-03-18T18:31:00.002-07:002020-03-18T23:51:13.043-07:00Stay Safe and Be Healthy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Living in Canada without cable vision, meant I didn't grow up with Mr. Rogers. (Mr. Dressup was the main entertainer here in Canada.) Whether you grew up with Mr. Rogers, or not, the story of kindness is one everyone can embrace.<br />
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Mr. Rogers was an ordained minister (1963), although instead of being a pastor of a church, he spoke his message of hope and encouragement to children and their families through his TV show. Mr. Roger's mission was to inspire us to show kindness to others, to deal with difficult emotions, and to fix strained relationships.<br />
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<span style="background: transparent;"> A
<b>lot</b> of people would agree that the Lego Movie was a huge hit
at the box office, selling over <b>630,916,045</b> Canadian dollars.
Since the Lego Movie was such a hit, <span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Warner
Bros. made a sequel titled “The Lego Movie 2” selling </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b>257,019,945</b></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Canadian dollars. In my opinion The Lego Movie 2 is just a large cash
grab with poorly strung out ideas that contradict the first film.
The main problems are the characters, storyline, and the morals, In
this article i will focus on the characters and explain how The Lego
Movie and The Lego Movie 2 contradict each other.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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(as portrayed by The Lego Movie) is a bit of a goofball, constantly
making pathetic creations and having bad ideas. Later on in the movie
Emmett becomes a “master builder” and learns to just be himself,
but Lego Movie 2 sings a totally different song. In The Lego Movie 2,
despite the apocalyptic surrounding, Emmet is still happy and Lucy
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<span style="background: transparent;"> In
the first film Wildstyle is depicted to be insecure and tries to be
dark and brooding but later learns from Emmet to just be herself,
revealing her name to be Lucy. But apparently according to Lego Movie
2 she <b>still</b> wasn't being herself! Lucy apparently has the same
personality as Emmet! Why <b>wouldn't</b> Lucy tell Emmet at the end
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the Lego Movie, Fin's dad is represented by President Business and at
the end of the movie he says that Fin's sister can come down into the
basement and play with them, leading viewers to believe that the dad
would play, build, and spend more time with his kids. In The Lego
Movie 2 they threw that idea <b>out the window</b> and made Fin's dad
an <b>absent parent</b>. President Business only appears in the first
2 minutes of the movie before he leaves to play <b>golf.</b> This
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<span style="background: transparent;"> Batman
is obviously a loner, but The Lego Movie 2 makes Batman <b>marry</b>
someone -- a pile of bricks of all things. This just goes against
everything Batman <b>is</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">. He's
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<span id="yiv5510741167yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1542617706470_97450" style="font-family: "garamond" , "new york" , "times" , serif; font-size: small medium;">Much of this novel is made up of dialogue and internal reflection about ongoing themes such as: whether or not Dell should go with her husband to the next town, how cold it is, and what pseudonym Dell should write under. Mention is often made in the novel of how Robert's writing is statistical, but Dell's writing is humorous and reflects more on the people she meets along the way. That is what I would have liked to have read. Instead I found this novel to be very dry and slow moving.</span></div>
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My husband; Desiree (14); Elijah (12); and I really enjoyed the movie "Little Women". Desiree read "Little Women" last year, but we didn't realize the gigantic novel we had was only Part 1. Many things in the movie came as a surprise to her having only read the first part of the novel. She was quite insistent about Jo's love life going in a certain direction. (No spoilers here!)<br />
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With such diverse personalities, there's sure to be a character you can relate to. In this modern version, Jo seems more feisty than in the 90s movie. She has a tendency to act out physically and then regret her actions soon after. For some viewers, that might make it harder to love her, but other viewers are likely to relate to her more as an imperfect, complicated person.<br />
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This movie, set in the present day, stays fairly true to the original story. Slight alterations didn't change the overall feel of the movie. The biggest difference is the modern day party in place of the formal dance. While I don't love teen drinking depicted in movies, I see it as an opportunity for my kids to learn from the mistakes of others.</div>
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Lea Thompson, from "Back to the Future" and "Switched at Birth" fame, plays such a sweet and encouraging mom. Marmee is able to encourage her daughters to follow their dreams while embracing their unique personalities. All the acting was superb, although at times it was hard to think of the sisters as teenagers when they are played by the same actors in the past and present day scenes.</div>
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One of the takeaway messages of the movie is that we each have our own dreams to pursue and that the pursuit of a dream isn't always an easy journey. If you're looking for a heart warming movie, check out "Little Women" on September 28, 2018.<br />
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Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-48595289928686075802018-09-14T20:14:00.000-07:002018-09-15T10:23:39.897-07:00Little Women: A Modern Retelling -- Movie Giveaway!In honour of the 150th anniversary of Louisa May Alcott's novel, "Little Women"will be hitting theaters on Friday, September 28, 2018! "Little Women" is a warm-hearted, <i><b>modern</b> </i>retelling of the beloved novel.<br />
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The classic story is being brought to the screen with a present day twist. Lea Thompson and Lucas Grabeel (both from "Switched at Birth") are starring in this movie as Marmee and Laurie.<br />
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I was nervous about a modern retelling of the classic novel, but after watching the trailer I am excited to see it. I've always thought that the 1994 movie of "Little Women" was so well done that it couldn't possibly be improved upon. That being said, I think <i>this</i> version will be enough of a change with its modern day setting that I hope it will be a hit as well.<br />
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"Little Women" is in theaters September 28, 2018 and looks to be a great movie. Keep in mind the rating is PG 13 (for thematic elements and teen drinking).<br />
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Although I haven't seen the movie yet, I expect that the themes of family, love, and following your dreams will come shining through. I am looking forward to seeing this movie with my daughter, but I bet it will be one my son and husband will want to see too.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* My son, Elijah (12 years old), is an avid boot wearer. He hates shoelaces so much that he has literally worn his winter boots for over a year and a half -- even through the hottest days of summer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The only time the Zubits didn't stay closed for Elijah was when he jumped off the swings at the park, but it was just a simple click to close them up again!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* My husband, Ernie, had a stroke at the age of 33 and is permanently disabled. He has great days where he is capable of impressive martial arts moves and long distances runs, but he also has days where he can barely walk straight, never mind tie his own shoes. Zubits proved effective for both the good and the bad days. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ernie put the Zubits through rigorous testing -- biking, jogging, martial arts, and working out at the gym. I'm pleased to say that the Zubits were amazing. </span></span><br />
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Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-83196774845238762322018-03-31T14:30:00.002-07:002018-03-31T14:42:51.441-07:00Easter Words of Encouragement<span style="color: #6600cc; font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />
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Jim Caviezel ("Passion of the Christ" and "Person of Interest") and James Faulkner ("Downton Abbey") lead the cast in this movie. While I don't know James Faulkner very well, I have always enjoyed Jim Caviezel's performances -- especially in the science fiction movie "Frequency".<br />
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The plot: Paul is imprisoned in Rome by Emperor Nero and sentenced to death. Luke, his devoted friend, hopes to write a book that details Paul's tumultuous journeys and the message of Jesus Christ.<br />
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Although I haven't yet seen the movie myself, it looks like it will tell a powerful story of redemption, mercy and grace. Paul's imprisonment always serves to remind us to persevere in the midst of persecution -- a theme that is increasingly necessary in the world at large.<br />
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Of course this movie will have some fictional aspects to flesh it out into a movie length, but thankfully, the makers of the movie have strived to tell a story that honours the Biblical account. Check out the following video for a discussion of Biblical accuracy in the movie:<br />
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The story of Saul-turned-Paul is such an amazing example of the transformational work of Jesus Christ. When we consider that Paul could go from a man who hated and killed Christians to the writer of many New Testament books, this should give us pause. Surely God can forgive sinners such as us, if he forgave Paul his past sins. What a blessing to know that God's grace and mercy are for us all.<br />
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"Paul, Apostle of Christ" is in theaters March 23 and will be a great movie to watch in the weeks building up to Easter.<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~</span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-13168122670625580612018-02-14T11:11:00.001-08:002018-02-14T11:11:57.754-08:00"Wonder" the MovieMy family and I recently watched the movie "Wonder" and were blown away by this great family friendly movie with a message for everyone: choose kind.<br />
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My kids (11 and 14) had never read the book (despite my offering) and so they went into watching the movie with very little information. In fact, my husband and I were pre-screening it to see if it would be okay for them to watch, when they spontaneously came into the family room and joined us moments after it started. <br />
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If you're looking for a great movie for your family to watch together, consider this one.<br />
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If you're wondering if it's right for your kids -- check out the Wonder review on <a href="http://www.kids-in-mind.com/w/wonder.htm" target="_blank">Kids in Mind</a> for specifics (and some mild spoilers).<br />
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This novel is a mystery that incorporates elements of romance -- both in the present timeline and in the past. Although it deals with some mature themes, the novel isn't graphic and there is no foul language. Some of the Christian conversations at the beginning of the novel felt a bit contrived, but overall a strong message of hope comes through. If you're a fan of historical mystery, but like it to be mild, this novel may be one for you.</div>
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Samaritan's Purse has a program called Operation Christmas Child. This is a great opportunity for you (and your children!) to participate in an act of service that shows the love of God!<br />
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Samaritan's Purse ensures that children all over the world (who might otherwise not receive anything) receive this special gift. The shoeboxes are sent to more than 100 countries to bless children regardless of their race, religion, or gender. </div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "georgia" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.396px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">Luis, Panama</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "georgia" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.396px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "georgia" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.396px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Check out the website's <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/year-round-packing-ideas/" style="letter-spacing: 0.396px; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Packing Ideas</a> for more quotes from children who have been blessed and, of course, to get some more packing ideas!</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "georgia" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.396px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "georgia" , serif; letter-spacing: 0.396px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Consider adding a <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/operation-christmas-child-resources/?_ga=2.116290054.1874545697.1509555227-1636707859.1509555227" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">"Let's Be Friends!" page</a><span style="background-color: transparent;"> w</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.396px;">here you can write a short letter and identify on the map where you're from!</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 0.825em; letter-spacing: 0.396px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><br />
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Here's a checklist my kids and I have made. Feel free to leave a comment if you think we should add anything to the list!</div>
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SketchyDez is a 13 year old artist who specializes in creating art of custom cartoon characters or art of beloved characters in different clothes or poses.<br />
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My Little Pony Equestria Girls</div>
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Harley Quinn / Poison Ivy</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~ </span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-1200818924876992762017-10-06T19:23:00.000-07:002017-10-06T19:25:18.374-07:00"Same Kind of Different as Me" Movie Giveaway"Same Kind of Different as Me" is an uplifting movie that is based on a true story. Releasing nationwide on Friday, October, 20, 2017 "Same Kind of Different as Me" is a heartwarming movie that is recommended for ages 13 and up.<br />
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CHANGE YOUR WORLD! <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />...WITH ONE SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS</h4>
Greg Kinnear (least known for "Stuck on You"), Renee Zellweger (who portrayed Beatrix Potter in "Miss Potter"), and Djimon Hounsou (voice of Drago in "How to Train Your Dragon" 2 and 3) lead the cast in this movie. With excellent acting and strong emotions, "Same Kind of Different as Me" is sure to make an impression on you.<br />
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In "Same Kind of Different as Me" Debbie Hall, a woman with a heart of gold, has a dream about a homeless man that she feels compelled to find and befriend. Ron, her husband, is a self-absorbed art dealer who is on the verge of leaving their marriage. Can Ron and Debbie find this mysterious homeless man and if so, what kind of a difference will it make? <br />
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Thanks to an invitation by the Pure Flix team, my husband and I were able to pre-screen the movie "Same Kind of Different as Me". We loved that the movie leaves you with such a strong sense of hope. Throughout the movie Ron, Debbie and Denver make a difference in the lives of one another and in the lives of the people around them. Hopefully this movie will inspire you to make a difference, however small it may seem at first, in the life of another person.<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~</span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-33631998812417884212017-08-17T17:45:00.000-07:002017-08-18T01:07:09.694-07:00Here comes the Solar Eclipse!On Monday, August 21st there will be a solar eclipse in North America! Depending on where you live, it may be a total solar eclipse (like the one last seen in the United States in 1918!) or it could be a partial solar eclipse.<br />
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<a href="http://eclipseamerica.org/" target="_blank">Eclipse America</a> is a great source of information (like the above image) <br />
You can put your zip code in to see when the solar eclipse or partial solar eclipse will be in your neighbourhood.<br />
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Remember: DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN!!!</div>
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An easy way to "see" the solar eclipse is to view its shadow through a pinhole made in cardboard. Last solar eclipse my kids and I experimented with cereal boxes and various sizes of holes. My kids even constructed a mechanism to hold the cardboard out of tinker toys so it could be held steady while we traced the image of the eclipsed sun onto another paper.<br />
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Check out timeandate.com for information on <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/eclipse-tips-safety.html" target="_blank">How to Watch Solar Eclipses</a> (and how not to watch solar eclipses!).<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~ </span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-25849474135310119082017-08-04T00:24:00.000-07:002017-08-23T16:17:10.463-07:00"All Saints" Movie GiveawayI love movies that are inspiring -- even more so when the movie is based on a true story. "All Saints" is just that -- an inspiring movie based on a true story! Releasing nationwide on Friday, August 25, 2017, "All Saints" looks to be a feel good movie (recommended age is 10 and up).<br />
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John Corbett is known for starring in some great movies including: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Ramona and Beezus" (where he plays one of the best dads ever).<br />
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In "All Saints" John Corbett plays salesman-turned-pastor, Michael Spurlock, who is told his first assignment as pastor is to shut down his small church.<br />
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Michael, his congregation, and a group of Karen refugees from Burma sponsored by his church are faced with a decision -- will they risk it all and rise to the challenge to provide hope for their community? <br />
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"All Saints" is sure to be a movie with a great message. I'm looking forward to seeing it and supporting a quality, Christian movie. I hope it will challenge Christians to step out in faith and make a difference in the lives of others and in the lives of their communities.<br />
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<a href="http://www.allsaintsmovie.com/resources" target="_blank">"All Saints" Official Film Site</a> has some amazing resources including: Refugee Information, Discussion Guides and clips from the movie.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsmovie/" target="_blank">"All Saints" Facebook Page</a> has photos, interviews (including one with the real Michael Spurlock) and behind-the-scenes clips!<br />
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<b>Buy it: </b>Visit<b> </b><a href="http://www.allsaintsmovie.com/" target="_blank">"All Saints" Official Film Site</a> to buy tickets for the movie and get more information.<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~</span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-25246747591103736032017-07-18T13:27:00.000-07:002017-07-18T13:27:22.407-07:00Summer -- To Do ListTo inspire my kids (ages 11 and 13) during the summer, I created a Summer -- To Do List.<br />
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It's broken down into categories: Be Healthy, Read and Learn, Make the World a Better Place, Be Social, Explore and Create, and Help Your Family.<br />
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I have my kids make a goal for themselves for the week and I add a Mom's challenge for the week ie: drink 3 or more bottles of water each day.<br />
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I've offered different goals ie: check off two things in each category in the week for a PRIZE! Maybe it's a family movie night at home with popcorn or going to the local swimming pool or ice cream sundaes! Things we'd likely do anyways, but it's so much more fun to call them prizes.<br />
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I put the paper in a page protector and have my kids write on it with a dry erase marker. If you leave the marker on the page protector for too long it will turn bumpy, but it's still useable.<br />
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If you want a free copy of this Summer To Do List, you can e-mail me at: sowingdandelions(at)yahoo(dot)ca but put the actual @ and . in the e-mail address! I'll even make a few changes for you if you want to personalize it more.<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~ </span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-27015318900877903322017-07-14T13:18:00.000-07:002017-07-14T13:18:39.081-07:00"When Calls the Heart" Season 3<i>When Calls the Heart</i> is a rare gem of quality family entertainment.<br />
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<i>When Calls the Heart </i>is produced by Michael Landon Jr. and based on the book series by Christian author, Janette Oke. This series is set in the early 1900s in western Canada and features enduring characters and rich storylines.<br />
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Season 3 brings the storyline back to the coal mining town and focuses less on the big city of Hamilton. Fans of the show were glad to see a return to the small town simplicity of season 1. The mystery continues from season 2, as do rivalries between key characters. New mysteries and new characters are also introduced in season 3 (including one character played by Brooke Shields).<br />
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Season 3 starts off with a special New Year's Eve episode that I can see becoming a lovely tradition for our family to watch each year! This episode shows how the residents of this small town in western Canada celebrate New Year's Eve and anticipate all that the future has in store for them. I'm being intentionally vague so as not to give spoilers, but there might be a New Year's Eve kiss by a couple of lovebirds.<br />
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This boxset contains both <i>When Calls the Heart </i>episodes as they aired on the Hallmark channel as well as movie length versions of the episodes so you can choose how you would like to view them. You can even keep one set of DVDs for yourself and give the other set of DVDs to a friend -- although you'll have to decide who gets to keep the case.<br />
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My family continues to rely on <i>When Calls the Heart</i> for quality entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. We typically watch an episode on a Sunday night with a bowl of popcorn and cuddles on the couch. So few shows these days are appropriate for young viewers and also enjoyable for adults. This show meets both requirements with flying colours!<br />
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<b>Check out:</b> <a href="https://www.fishflix.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 16.422px;" target="_blank">Fish Flix</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 16.422px;"> for <i>When Calls the Heart </i>DVDs as well as other </span><a href="https://www.fishflix.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 16.422px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Christian Movies</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.422px;"> that your family is sure to enjoy!</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 16.422px;">Buy It:</b><span style="color: #191919; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 16.422px;"> </span><a href="https://www.fishflix.com/when-calls-the-heart-complete-season-3-dvd-box-set-christian-movies.html" style="font-family: georgia, utopia, "palatino linotype", palatino, serif; font-size: 16.422px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><i>When Calls the Heart </i>Season 3</a><br />
For those who act quickly -- there is a <b>SALE</b> on <i>When Calls the Heart</i> DVDs and even a <a href="https://www.fishflix.com/products/when-calls-the-heart-all-the-seasons" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 16.422px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><i>When Calls the Heart </i>Season 1-3 Combo Deal</a> !!!<br />
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Also, for those Hearties who love to colour, there is a <a href="https://www.fishflix.com/products/when-calls-the-heart-official-coloring-book" style="font-family: georgia, utopia, "palatino linotype", palatino, serif; font-size: 16.422px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><i>When Calls the Heart</i> Colouring Book</a> ! How fun would that be?!<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";">~❀~ Chelsey</span><span style="color: rgb(102 , 0 , 204); font-family: "verdana";"> ~❀~ </span>Chelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946376324329181809.post-20848766696128517022017-04-17T13:25:00.000-07:002017-04-17T13:25:15.817-07:002017 Children's Choice Book Awards<a href="http://everychildareader.net/vote/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Every Child a Reader</a> is hosting the 2017 Children's Choice Book Awards! How fun for kids to have the opportunity to read new books and vote for their favourite!<br />
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My kids and I have participated in something similar in the past, but without the chance to cast a vote officially. Getting to have an actual vote will be so much more exciting:<br />
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Check out the books that are eligible in each category and see if your public library or bookstore has them. Read as many as you can and let your kids decide their favourite! I make a chart where my kids can make comments about the storyline and illustrations and rate each book. This helps them to compare the books afterwards and come up with their winner!!! <br />
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Here's the sort of chart I use. You can make your own or, if you are interested in getting a copy, feel free to e-mail me at: sowingdandelionseeds(at)yahoo.ca<br />
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