Archive for November, 2009

Another week another plan.  I will be using up more of those Thanksgiving leftovers and trying to be creative about it.

• Turkey Tetrazini
• Garlic Turkey Pizza
• Turkey Cordon Bleu Casserole
• Baked Potato Bar
• Pork Roast and Veggies
• Soup & Sammy Night

The Company Store and Company Kids

For Cyber Monday shoppers take advantage of the “Friends and Family” discount totaling 20% off of everything at http://www.companykids.com/  and http://www.companystore.com/  (with a special discount code that is exclusive to My Red Apron “TCSBlog”)

Catherines

· 40% off everything new

· 50% off coats, hats, scarves and gloves

· 40% off already reduced clearance items
For Cyber Monday, shoppers can get fabulous deals during the lunch rush hours (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET). To top it off, http://www.catherines.com/  is offering FREE shipping on your purchase of $50 or more.

Equmen
The popular men’s shape wear brand is offering a special underwear multi-pack during Thanksgiving weekend where customers can receive 20% off when they order 3 or more pairs of underwear on www.equmen.com. Shoppers must enter “EQGOBBLE” when checking out. The offer is valid from Wed, Nov 25th– Monday Nov 30th.

Silhouettes
For Cyber Monday shoppers, they can take advantage of the “Friends and Family” discount totaling 20% off of everything at http://www.silhouettes.com/  (only with a special discount code that is exclusive to My Red Apron;  “TCSBlog”)

I keep thinking things will wind down and I will get a few moments at my computer and eventually they will for now though I have two more days of events. Today is my family’s Thanksgiving meal and tomorrow one of our Boy Scouts has his Eagle Court of Honor. 

I hope you have all had a great Thanksgiving holiday and that you found some great deals if you went Black Friday shopping.  I hope to have pictures and stories to share with you in the next week of some things I have been doing. 

Don’t forget to enter the contests going on here just check the right sidebar.

Stephanie is our winner.  Enjoy the book!

Stephanie said… I have been looking for a new author to try and would love to win this book!!

Congrat to Carie, she is our latest winner!

Carie said… I would use this cloth for several different cleaning jobs in my home…kitchen, bathroom…probably everywhere!

If you didn’t win no worries you can get your own cloth for free just pay shipping and handling.

The Christmas Clock

Kat Martin will delight your imagination with the story of how one little boy tossed around in life with the dreams of buying a clock will bring change to so many lives. 

Eight year old Teddy has no father, his mother has passed away and he is living with his “Gramma” who develops a rapid case of Alzheimers.  Teddy is determined to buy an antique clock his grandmother admires in town.  He goes about finding a job and saving his money all along changing the lives of those around him.

This is would be a great addition to a Christmas collection for any book reader.

Would you like to win a copy? 

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Contest ends 12/5 and is open to US residents only.
 

A copy of The Christmas Clock was provided by The Perseus Books Group for review purposes.  The opinion is my own.

The Quest for Thunder Mountain (Tales from Terrestria, Volume 1)

The young minstrel eagerly starts on his quest with three companions, but the travelers are warned that Thunder Mountain is a place of terror and treachery. Will Gavin and his friends find Emmanuel’s will on the mountain, or are they walking into a trap?

My Thoughts:
I am in love with this book and my youngest son is begging for the entire series.  In my opinion, it is a cross between Pilgrim’s Pride and Narnia.  While this book series is aimed at children 10 and up I think it would be a great family read for some children as young as 7.  It allows for several conversations about God and the path he chooses for us as individuals.  The characters come from different walks of life with different personalities and reactions to the calling from God to search for him.

Giveaway:
If you would like to win a copy of this book please leave a comment on who you know that would love to read The Quest for Thunder Mountain. Contest will end 12/4 and is open to US residents only.

I will not be posting my menu plan this week due to the fact that I am starting a new to me weight loss program.  I am still working out the planning of food and the holiday this week leaves things a little crazy.  I hope you have a great healthy week and try not to overdo it on that Thanksgiving meal!

Touched by a Vampire: Discovering the Hidden Messages in the Twilight Saga

Summary:
People around the world are asking the same question, enraptured with Edward and Bella’s forbidden romance in the Twilight Saga, a four-book serial phenomenon written by Stephenie Meyer. The bestsellers tell the story of a regular girl’s relationship with a vampire who has chosen to follow his “good” side. But the Saga isn’t just another fantasy–it’s teaching girls about love, sex, and purpose. With 48 million copies in print and a succession of upcoming blockbuster films, now is the time to ask the important question: Can vampires teach us about God’s plan for love?

Touched by a Vampire is the first book to investigate the themes of the Twilight Saga from a Biblical perspective. Some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which align with Meyer’s Mormon beliefs. But ultimately, Beth Felker Jones examines whether the story’s redemptive qualities outshine its darkness.

Cautionary, thoughtful, and challenging, Touched by a Vampire is written for Twilight fans, parents, teachers, and pop culture enthusiasts. It includes an overview of the series for those unfamiliar with the storyline and a discussion guide for small groups.

My Thoughts:
I have put the Twilight books a bit out of reach for my children.  I do have one begging to read them and now I stand even more behind my decision.  The books send some misleading values to unsuspecting readers out there.  I really appreciate how Jones lays out the storyline and relates what some say are good morals to the Christian faith.  If you or your kids have read Twilight or its other books you should pick up this book and learn about the deeper message it is sending.

Thirsty

For Nina, it’s not the weighty admission but the first steps toward recovery that prove most difficult. She must face her ex-husband, Hunt, with little hope of making amends, and try to rebuild a relationship with her angry teenage daughter, Meagan. Hardest of all, she is forced to return to Abbey Hills, Missouri, the hometown she abruptly abandoned nearly two decades earlier–and her unexpected arrival in the sleepy Ozark town catches the attention of someone–or something–igniting a two-hundred-fifty-year-old desire that rages like a wildfire.

Unaware of the darkness stalking her, Nina is confronted with a series of events that threaten to unhinge her sobriety. Her daughter wants to spend time with the parents Nina left behind. A terrifying event that has haunted Nina for almost twenty years begins to surface. And an alluring neighbor initiates an unusual friendship with Nina, but is Markus truly a kindred spirit or a man guarding dangerous secrets?

As everything she loves hangs in the balance, will Nina’s feeble grasp on her demons be broken, leaving her powerless against the thirst? The battle between redemption and obsession unfold to its startling, unforgettable end.

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Contest ends 11/30.  Books were provided by Waterbrook Multnomah for review only.

We  have a winner!

Jinxy and Me said… I’m following you in Google Friend Connect!

Don’t worry if you didn’t win because in the next couple of weeks I will have a new Wii game giveaway!  I will have several other items that appeal to the tween and teen groups before Christmas as well.  If you love the Wii like we do make sure to check out the review of the latest Wii game to hit My Red Apron.