Bathsheba Bathed in Grace Booksneeze Book Review

Book Description

Adultery, lies, deception, scandal, murder, cover-up, heartache, pain, and loss—stories with these sordid elements are relevant today. And women with shady pasts—labeled, shamed, and linked with tragedies—are part of our heritage. Bathsheba, a victim or temptress, Eve outside of Eden, Tamar posed as a prostitute, Leah stole her sister Rachel’s fiancé…Sarah gave Hagar to her husband and Rebekah masterminded a grave deception. How well do you really know the women of the Bible?

My Thoughts:  The stories of these women of the Bible reads better than most bestselling novels.  Full of romance, deception, hope and lies, you'll find yourself tuned in as if you were watching your favorite reality tv show. I loved every single moment of this page turning drama.  Each story retells that of a prolific woman in the Bible giving readers a glimpse of her story.  Yes, the author could have expounded more on the lives of the women in the story, but she gives you just enough to make you want to read more about their stories in your Bible.  

Very quick read but one which will peak your interest in the lives of the women portrayed throughout this wonderful read.

Buy It:  Visit Amazon to purchase your copy of Bathsheba Bathed in Grace by Carol Cook









Disclosure:   Many Thanks to Booksneeze for the opportunity to review Bathsheba Bathed in Grace.

Allstate: Good Hands for the #GoodLife

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My home is full of stuff.  Stuff I insure because it has some value to me and my family.  Funny given when we moved from our upstate California home on September 10, 2001, the only stuff we brought was what we loaded into our SUV.  Stuff we thought was valuable enough to bring with us to our new home.  Now we have a house full of stuff.  Every now and then we clear out some stuff that we don't need anymore but it never fails we still have a lot of stuff.  Don't really think much about our stuff until it's broken, lost or misplaced.  

Last week our friends lost all of their stuff.  They moved to Moore, Oklahoma a few years ago when the wife accepted a job transfer.  They sold their home.  Loaded up a truck filled with stuff they valued and headed off to start their new life.  When the Oklahoma struck their home, the children were at school, the wife at work and our dear friend, was at home enjoying a day off.  Our friend rode the storm out sheltered in a bathroom closet.  When the storms ended, he came out only to see his house crumbled all around him and all their stuff...gone.  House.  Cars.  Clothes. Pictures.  Everything.  All their stuff.  Gone.

When hubby and I heard of the storms, we immediately tried to reach our friends to make sure they were safe.  Our calls went unanswered for days.  It wasn't until a family member saw our loved on a national syndicated morning news show that our fears were relieved.  Our loved ones were safe.  Last week, we spoke with our friends and we laughed.  Turns out he lost his phone while riding out the tornado.  A small loss considering the devastation and loss caused by the ravaging tornado.  Yet, amidst the loss of all their stuff, they smiled.  Having lost every single THING they'd work for these past few years...they smiled because when all is said and done, it's not about things.  They were fortunate, the entire family was safe.  Things can be replaced, family cannot.

I love this Allstate Good Life commercial.  In the commerical Allstate reminds us of the perils we face every single day.  Risks are EVERYWHERE.  Trips, slips and falls.  Crashes, smashes and dings and dents.  Things happen, but don't let fear and doubt keep you from enjoying the wonderful gift that is life.  

Have you ever had to start over?  Was it due to a weather-related disaster?  I'd love to hear all about how you started your new path to your new good life.  Leave your comments below.

 

BUBBLE GUPPIES: SUNNY DAYS! on DVD Today 5/28!

BUBBLE GUPPIES: SUNNY DAYS!

Available on DVD on May 28, 2013

It’s over two hours of summertime fun on Bubble Guppies’ third adventure-packed DVD, Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! This all-new DVD includes six exciting underwater adventures ready to help kids beat the heat. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! will be released on DVD on May 28, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! Episode Synopses:

The Beach Ball!
If Molly’s new friend Sandy doesn’t finish her work on time, she might not be crowned Queen of the Beach at Big Beach Ball! She needs help from some hard-working Guppies for her chance to win that crown!

The Bubble Guppies are going on a camping trip! Grab your flashlights and gather around the campfire to make s’mores and hear about the spooky legend of Pinkfoot!

Bring on the Bugs
It’s the Big Bug Parade and the Bubble Guppies are marching with the ants and buzzing with the bees! With so many different kinds of bugs, every Guppy has their favorite. But it’s a special spider named Charlie that catches Gil and Molly’s friendship.

The Sizzling Scampinis!
The Bubble Brothers Circus is coming to town, and all the Guppies are getting into the act! See Goby the clown, Gil the acrobat, Oona the lion tamer…just watch out for that pie! SPLAT!

Bubble Duckies!
Welcome to the Wings Over Bubbletucky Air Show! Today the Bubble Guppies are watching a whole bunch of birds take flight! But when a family of flying ducks gets lost in a storm cloud, it’s up to Molly, Gil and a friendly little duck named Beep to fly in and rescue them!

Gup, Gup, and Away!
Pack a suitcase and hurry to the airport! Help the Bubble Guppies fly an airplane through the sky and over the clouds – just be sure to keep an eye out for airplane pirates!

Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! Fast Facts:
Catalogue: 899214
DVD SRP: $16.99
DVD Running Time:  Approximately 138 Minutes


Our Thoughts:  The little "Old Lady" and the Littlest One love Bubble Guppies.  I get the biggest kick out of watching them watch episodes on TV.  When the Littlest One noticed the DVD box sitting on the table, he grabbed it and brought it to me saying "Let's watch this Auntie".  ADORABLE.  The dynamic duo sat down and watched the entire dvd while parking Hot Wheels cars and playing with Dora the Explorer.  The best part was something in one of the episodes just tickled them so and both burst out in laughter.  I didn't get it, but couldn't stop laughing at just how funny whatever it was that tickled them so.  

Buy It:  Bubble Guppies: Sunny Days! is available at most online retailers including Amazon and in retail stores including Walmart and Target.  We found the DVD on sale at Walmart for less than $11.

A Better Night's Sleep Thanks to the #ZzzQuilNight Challenge #spon

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZzzQuil for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have been so busy this month with work, church, school and life that lately when I lay me down to sleep, my mind is racing and I can't sleep.  I know the importance of a good night's rest but every now and then it's difficult for me to fall asleep.  I've seen so many commercials for sleep aids (prescription and non-prescription) and wondered if they worked, but being too chicken to try them fearing addiction.  ZzzQuil is perfect for folks like me who suffer from occasional bouts of sleeplessness.

ZzzQuil is: 

• available over the counter
• Non-habit forming
• Available in liquid or liquicaps

I received a full size bottle of ZzzQuil from SocialSpark for review and it couldn't have arrived at a better time.  Between work, kids, church and everything else, my Spring schedule is crazy filled with lots of early mornings and late nights.  You'd think I would be so tired that I'd have no problem falling asleep, but *sigh* such is not the case.  I admit I was afraid to try a full dose of ZzzQuil, so I opted for a half dose.  Guess what?  1/2 dose with perfect for me.  

I fell asleep quickly and woke up ready for the day.  

A few nights later I tried a full dose and I must be a medicine lightweight because I woke up feeling groggy.  Sort of that feeling you get when you first wake from anesthesia.  ZzzQuil contains Diphenhydramine HCL, a non-habit forming ingredient proven to help you sleep but you may want to start with a half dose to see how your body reacts before trying a full dose.  

I typically don't purchase liquid medications.  I prefer pills so I may try the liquicaps next time.  However, the ZzzQuil didn't taste bad and it felt soothing and warm.  You can find ZzzQuil wherever you purchase over the counter medications.

Be sure to look for the #ZzzQuilNight hashtag on Twitter and see what others are saying about ZzzQuil.

Like "ZzzQuil" on Facebook and see who's having the BEST #ZzzQuilNight ever, waking up rested and refreshed.

 

 

 

New #FRESHMADE Wraps and Salads from Chick-fil-A Today #Giveaway #Spon

Chick-fil-A is lauching their new wraps and salads and this diva and some friends had a  chance to check them out earlier this week.  Watch for post coming soon.  

To celebrate the lauch, Chick-fil-A is reminding us that TODAY IS #FRESHMADE.  That's right, today is a new opportunity.  One which you will never receive again.  Check out the blog app below for a little inspiration and check out Chick-fil-A for some fresh made wraps and salads.

The new Cobb salad is one of my faves and the Grilled Market and Asian salads are deliciously filling.  Yummy!!!  

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Win It:  How'd you like to win 2 Chick-fil-A salad coupons?  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive 2 Chick-fil-A Fresh Made salad coupons.  

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Disclosure: Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for the giveaway. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Make Your Party Special with @KidsPartyWorld #Spon

A friend of mine recently complained about not being able to find party items for her granddaughter's birthday party.  I told her I always had better success with online party supply stores and asked if she searched online.  She did, but still had a hard time finding products.  Some would have the plates, cups and napkins, but didn't have invitations and thank you cards.  While others had paper but no goodie bag items that went along with the theme.  

She went on to say, their theme was Princess and the Frog and after visiting several stores, she and her daughter agreed they would just have to make do since stores have such limited selections.  Again, I told her about some of my favorite online party stores like KidsPartyWorld.com.  I can always find the party supplies I'm looking for, in stock and at a reasonable price.  When I showed her all of the Princess and the Frog themed items, she was surprised but still a little worried she wouldn't be able to get the items she wanted in time for the party.  Yet, again, KidsPartyWorld.com came through.  

Check out some of the items I received in my Princess and the Frog party pack below:

Invitations, thank you cards, plates, cups, tablecloths, cutlery, stickers, tattoos, tiaras, lip gloss charm necklaces, pinatas, blow-outs, souvenir cups and so much more.  No more wasting gas and time driving from store to store.  KidsPartyWorld.com is your one stop party supply store.  Whether you're planning a party for your wee one or a bridal shower, graduation or a Mother's Day brunch, KidsPartyWorld.com is a great place to start. Plus they offer free shipping on the East Coast on purchases $49 or more and they even offer next day shipping!

Another thing that makes KidsPartyWorld.com stand out from other party supply stores is the ton of ideas you can find on the Birthday Ideas tab on their website.  Here, KidsPartyWorld blogger, Florence Keenan, shares decorating, recipe, games and more sure to make your party one they'll be talking about long after the last mylar balloon has deflated.  KidsPartyWorld helps make party planning easy breezy.

For More Info:When planning your next party, be sure to visit www.kidspartyworld.com 

• Be sure to "like" KidsPartyWorld on Facebook
• Follow @KidsPartyWorld on Twitter

Disclosure:  Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine.  Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog.  The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

New Music This Week: Rod Stewart Time CD Review

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Rod Stewart released an album?  20 years?  Amazing when I consider Rod Stewart has been releasing music longer than I've been alive and his music is timeless.  Time, his latest CD release is full of happy songs and just real good music.  



Stewart penned 11 of the 12 tracks on this CD.  Overall a great CD.  I really enjoyed the title track, Time, Live the Life and It's Over.  Both are heartfelt songs about love and love lost.  There were a few tracks reminiscent of the Rod Stewart of the late 80s and early 90s, which I'm sure will garner lots of airplay in the months to come.  Above all, it's Rod Stewart.  Classic.  Timeless.  Legendary.  New.  Overall, a great addition to your musical collection.

Track Listing:
   1. She Makes Me Happy 
   2. Can’t Stop Me Now 
   3. It’s Over 
   4. Brighton Beach 
   5. Beautiful Morning 
   6. Live The Life 
   7. Finest Woman 
   8. Time 
   9. Picture In A Frame 
  10. Sexual Religion 
  11. Make Love To Me Tonight 
  12. Pure Love

Check out the video for "She Makes Me Happy".

 
Buy It:
   iTunes or Amazon

Look for Rod Stewart on Tour this summer culminating with a few stops in the states in the fall.



Disclosure:  Many thanks to One2One Network for the opportunity to be among the first to receive a promotional copy of Stewart's Time. I received a complimentary copy of the CD for review. The opinions expressed above are mine.