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What’s in the Bible? Review & Coupon Code

September 4, 2012 By: amyswanderingcomment

I kept seeing ads for the new What’s in the Bible? series, but I didn’t really give it much thought. It was when I started reading rave reviews on trusted blogs that my interest level rose a bit. I jumped at the chance to review Volume1!

What’s in the Bible? is created by Phil Vischer, of Veggie Tales fame. Unlike the silly Veggie Tales stories, this series walks through the Bible and shows how all of the characters fit together into one redemptive story.

Make no mistake, this series is ridiculous..and we loved it!

This is pretty much how it went the night we watched: An odd little character would appear onscreen and sing an odd little song – -we would look at each other with eyebrows raised, saying phrases like “What in the world?” and  “That is so bizarre!” – – then, after a moment of silence, we would burst out laughing!!

All silliness aside, the kids were actually learning something…important things! I even learned a thing or two about church history.

The What’s in the Bible? site has lots of great activities:

  • study guides
  • flashcards
  • crafts & games
  • coloring pages
  • videos

Some of the viewpoints on free will didn’t really mesh with what we teach, but we used it as a conversation starter to reinforce what and why we believe.

We liked them so much that I bought the whole series. And since they go along with the free Bible Roadtrip study that we are doing, I can justify the cost as part of our curriculum budget. 😉

Speaking of cost, I have a 20% off coupon code to share with you, with free shipping on orders over $15!

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Have fun learning your Bible!!

I was selected for participation in this review and given the What’s in the bible DVD as a member of The Homeschool Lounge Review Team. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Christmas Jokes

December 1, 2010 By: amyswandering1 Comment

Have fun with these jokes to put in your December Advent Countdown Box.

What is the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet?

The Christmas alphabet has no L (Noel)

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

Snowflakes

How do sheep in Mexico say Merry Christmas?

Fleece Navidad!

What’s red, white & blue at Christmas?

A sad candy cane

What did the Gingerbread Man put on his bed?

A cookie sheet

What do you call an elf who steals gift wrap from the rich and gives it to the poor?

Ribbon Hood

What do you get if you cross a snowman with a shark?

Frost bite

Why are Christmas Trees such bad knitters?

They are always dropping their needles

What do you get if you cross an apple with a Christmas tree?

A pineapple

If athletes get athletes foot, what do astronauts get?

Missletoe

Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?

Because he had low elf esteem

What do Eskimos call their cows?

Eskimoos

Why does Santa have 3 gardens?

So he can ho-ho-ho

Why did Santa Claus take his Christmas tree to the dentist?

To get a root canal

Why did the Gingerbread Man go to the doctor?

He was feeling crumb-y

Which of Santa’s reindeer needs to mind his manners?

Rude-olph

Why do birds fly south for the winter?

Because it’s too far to walk

What kind of bird can write?

A pen-guin

What goes Ho, Ho, Swoosh, Ho, Ho, Swoosh?

Santa caught in a revolving door

What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?

Claustrophobic

What do you get if you cross a reindeer with a cow?

A sleigh bull

What do you call a Christmas tree with a big nose?

Pine-nocchio

Where did Frosty the Snowman meet his wife?

At the Snow Ball

How do fish decorate for Christmas?

They hang reefs on the door

What Christmas carol do dogs like to sing?

Deck the Howls

What do skunks sing at Christmas?

Jingle Smells

What do you call a snowman in July?

A puddle

What is a snowman’s favorite Mexican food?

Brrrrr-itos

What does Santa eat at a Mexican restaurant?

Chimney-chongas

What’s purple and sticky and goes Ho!Ho!Ho!?

Jelly Old St. Nick

What happened when Santa got a sore throat before Christmas?

He had to get his tinsels taken out

Where do sheep shop for presents?

Wool-mart

What do you give an artist dog for Christmas?

Fetch-A-Sketch

 

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things i never thought i’d say #14

July 28, 2010 By: amyswanderingcomment

Stop sticking your toes in your eyes!!
(Said repeatedly to Sweetpea, 21 months)

See the other 13 here.

What have you said lately?

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wfmw – martha stewart’s holiday calendar

November 11, 2009 By: amyswanderingcomment

wfmwbannerkristen

What works for me is starting the holiday season off with a good laugh!!

MARTHA STEWART’S HOLIDAY CALENDAR

December 1
Blanch carcass from Thanksgiving turkey. Spray paint gold, turn upside down and use as a sleigh to hold Christmas cards.

December 2
Have Mormon Tabernacle Choir record outgoing Christmas message for answering machine.

December 3
Using candlewick and hand gilded miniature pinecones, fashion cat-o-nine tails. Flog gardener.

December 4
Repaint Sistine Chapel ceiling in ecru, with mocha trim.

December 5
Get new eyeglasses. Grind lenses myself.

December 6
Fax family Christmas newsletter to Pulitzer committee for consideration.

December 7
Debug Windows XP.

December 8
Create snow sculpture replica of Bethlehem at the birth of Christ.

December 9
Align carpets to adjust for curvature of Earth.

December 10
Lay Faberge egg.

December 11
Erect ice skating rink in front yard using spring water I bottled myself. Open for neighborhood children’s use. Create festive mood by handmaking snow and playing my Christmas album.

December 12
Collect dentures. They make excellent pastry cutters, particularly for decorative pie crusts.

December 13
Install plumbing in gingerbread house.

December 14
Replace air in mini-van tires with Glade ‘holiday scents’ in case tires are shot out at mall.

December 15
Take dog apart. Disinfect. Reassemble.

December 16
Child proof the Christmas tree with garland of razor wire.

December 17
Outfit neighborhood rats with tiny antlers.

December 18
Adjust legs of chairs so each Christmas dinner guests will be same height when sitting at their assigned seats.

December 19
Dip sheep and cows in egg whites and roll in confectioner’s sugar to add a festive touch to the pasture.

December 20
Drain city reservoir; refill with mulled cider, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.

December 21
Float votive candles in toilet.

December 22
Seed clouds for white Christmas.

December 23
Do my annual good deed. Go to several stores. Be seen engaged in last minute Christmas shopping, thus making many people feel less inadequate than they really are.

December 24
Bear son. Swaddle. Lay in color coordinated manger scented with homemade potpourri.

December 25
Alphabetize all the Christmas gifts for family and friends and cross-reference by color and size.

December 26
Write and mail Christmas thank-you notes. Order cards for next Christmas. Estimate number of cards needed by allowing for making new friends and actuarially appropriate death rates for current friends and relatives.

December 27
Organize spice racks by genus and phylum.

December 28
Build snowman in exact likeness of God.

December 29
Hand sew 365 quilts, each using 365 material squares I weaved myself used to represent the 365 days of the year. Donate to local orphanages.

December 30
Release flock of white doves, each individually decorated with olive branches, to signify desire of world peace.

December 31
New Year’s Eve! Give staff their resolutions. Call a friend in each time zone of the world as the clock strikes midnight in that time zone.

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review – Hank the Cowdog

September 3, 2009 By: amyswandering1 Comment

Hank

“Stricken with Sneezaroma Because She Whacked Me on the Nose with a Wooden Spoon” is one of the chapter titles from The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse, our first experience with Hank the Cowdog.

We LOVED it!!

Hank is the Head of Ranch Security and Drover is his trusty sidekick. They spend their day getting in and out of hilarious predicaments around the ranch. My husband read 2-3 chapters each night before bed in his best Texas twang. This book had us clutching our sides – my husband even had trouble reading some of it because we were all laughing so hard.

Tales and Tunes of Hank the Cowdog has excerpts and songs from ten of Hank’s books. It was amusing to listen to the song that we had just read in the story, but overall my kids were not crazy about this. It’s only $3 though, so worth the price I think.

tornadoCoverThe Tornado Game got a much warmer reception. If you are familiar with the game of Sorry, then you will know how to play Tornado. I really like how all the pieces are stored inside the folding plastic gameboard. This would be a cute gift for the little Hank fan.

A Word of Caution: The Hank series uses some words that may not be allowed in your family. Examples: dadgum, stupid cat, boy calls his mom dummy (and is then disciplined). It would be very easy to edit these books if you read them out loud. [Our kids are not allowed to say some of these, but we live in Texas and they grew up hearing others speak “Cowboy”. LOL]

The Nitty Gritty:

  • Paperback book  $4.24
  • Tales & Tunes CD $3.00
  • Tornado game  $12.99

Things I Like:

  • our whole family looked forward to storytime every night because we knew this book would have us in stitches
  • they want to read the whole 54 book series!
  • the Tornado game was fun for all ages and folds & locks for easy storage

Value: I think you get a lot of bang for your buck.

See what my TOS Crew Mates have to say about Hank the Cowdog!


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