About the Book

An unlikely duo meet in Play It Again, a story of love, life and faith. Sparks fly when an ex-rock and roll junkie and a stuffy accountant rendezvous at a local resort, but neither are prepared for the emotional entanglements, family complications, and threat from the past that unexpectedly resurfaces. Set in the 1980s, this story brings two opposing forces together in a clash of romance and danger, while its musical undertones highlight the theme that God can turn anything into beautiful music. Play It Again is the much anticipated prequel to Tracy’s debut novel And the
Beat Goes On. Find out where Mark Graham’s journey began in this, the story of his parents.

What others are saying about PLAY IT AGAIN:

“This is one of the best contemporary novels I’ve read all year. . . Not only was it well-written,
but it was edgy in that the story dared to be honest. . . I can see this touching a lot of people who
have thought about God but have been afraid to move forward.” – Michelle Sutton, author of more than a dozen inspirational novels

“This book is hot property, and grabs your interest from page one.” – Yvonne Pat Wright, author of From Spice to Eternity

Author bio:

Tracy Krauss is a high school teacher by profession, and a prolific author, artist, playwright and director by choice. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has gone on to teach Art, Drama and English – all the things she is passionate about. After raising four children, she and her husband now reside in beautiful Tumbler Ridge, BC where she continues to pursue all of her creative interests. Her first two books were both nominated for the ‘Indie Excellence Book Awards’ for religious fiction in 2011.

FREE STUFF:

Here’s just a sampling of the FREE e-gifts from generous supporters:

• An e-copy of Lisa Lickel’s award winning novel Meander Scar
• Sample chapters from The Promise of Deer Run by Elaine Cooper, Warring Spirits by April
  Gardner, and The Right Person by Stacy Padula
• Beautiful downloadable art cards by author and artist Brenda Hendricks
• A free subscription to ‘PixApple’
• You copy of Frazzled No More by Shelley Hitz
• A cool ‘Daily Scheduler’ developed by author Janalyn Voigt
• And much more!

Click here to learn how to receive your free gifts – these gifts are only available if you purchase “Play it Again” today, February 21st!

DISCLAIMER: This ‘Best Seller book launch’ has been coordinated with the help of the ‘John 3:16 Marketing Network’ and many other generous supporters. The free gifts are deliverable electronically over the internet or by email by individual authors and supporters. They are not in any way associated with, nor deliverable by, amazon.com

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Just a few words that have described the new eBook, “Devotions, Advice & Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard“.

This isn’t just any book…and it’s not just any daily devotional. It’s a “comrade in the trenches” for mothers who feel overwhelmed.

(TODAY ONLY (2/19/12): Get “When Motherhood Feels Too Hard” for $1!!)

It is a blast of fresh vision and powerful inspiration for going beyond just surviving the day, providing those who read it life-changing encouragement that will reach into the next generation.

It’s about grasping the power of Motherhood and tapping into the strength that God promises to give us when we pursue our calling with fervency.

See what others are saying…

“Kelly, this was amazing … I know that they come from the heart of a person who is filled with the Spirit….Your are a true warrior and a huge blessing and encouragement for me.”

“I’m constantly amazed how God uses your words at just the right time in my life. Just when I was feeling like life was too much, these words pulled me out of despair and gave me new hope. I can’t thank you enough.”

“Wow! Such powerful words that spoke right to my heart this morning!”

“I cannot explain how much I love this…”

“This is so profound…”

When Motherhood Feels Too Hard is daily help for your journey…bite-sized encouragement for your day…God-sized inspiration to fuel your faith, your hope and your love for Motherhood.

See what women are calling “life-changing”…for only $1 today!

Giveaway!

At CSAHM we are also giving away one copy to one lucky winner. Feel free to enter below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Today our eBook goes on sale, but to celebrate our newest eBook release we are giving away 1,000 copies of our eBook to whomever can get to our site fast enough to use our special coupon code.

There are no catches, no newsletter to sign up for, and no special things you need to do. All you need to do is use our coupon code during checkout and you will receive a copy of our eBook for f*ree!

The only restrictions is that the coupon code is limited to 1,000 eBooks, and the second restriction is that this offer is only good until 8/5/11 (if we don’t sell out before then.)

Please note: The coupon code can only be used on the PDF format of our eBook. If you have a Kindle or a nook you may purchase a copy for just $2.99 here:

Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/3rn269v

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OH, and we really want to give ALL 1,000 copies away, so please feel free to share this special offer with your friends and family. Thank you!

I pray the “Desires of My Heart” eBook is a blessing to you and your walk with the Lord!

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con-test \noun\(kän-test):  a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors. [purposed from Merriam-Webster online dictionary]

This definition sounds a bit serious, doesn’t it?!  We think so! At The Little Card Company, we believe a contest should be defined by the amount of fun, creativity and inspiration involved… and, of course, there must be some very appealing rewards for the winners!

We’ve tried to be faithful to all those requirements with our CHRISTMAS DESIGN CONTEST 2011. We’re a custom Christian photo card company looking for one-of-a-kind Christmas design submissions … designs that inspire a sense of joy, include an inviting element of Christian faith, attract the eye with a fresh color palette – and come packaged with a fresh, modern twist!  It’s a tall order, we know.

But we also know there are any number of women out there that can accomplish the goal. One of our primary objectives has been to get the word out to moms just like us… Christian, stay-at-home-moms looking for interesting opportunities to use their talents and skills to work from home. We think this contest just might fit the bill! (and, we hope some of you will think so, too!)

Now for the most important information of all… the PRIZES!

• 1st Place:  Apple iPAD2
• 2nd Place:  $150 cash 
• 3rd Place:  $100 cash
• Judges Award:  Canon Powershot Digital Camera
• (Plus 5% commission on net profits for all winning designs!)

Can’t get too much better than that! We hope we’ve inspired you to put your God-given talents to work and submit a design (or a few… there aren’t any limits). We can’t wait to receive your work!  Visit www.littlecardcompany.com/contest2011 for complete contest information and submission guidelines. Entry deadline:  August 12, 2011.

Happy designing!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, however we only promote items we feel would be beneficial to our readers and is in line with the CSAHM mission.

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About The Printable Homeschool Planner

The Printable Homeschool Planner is a great tool for you to use when planning out your homeschool year. With this printable homeschool planner you have control over how you want your homeschool planner to look. All forms provided in the homeschool planner are only branded with copyright information at the bottom of every page, and we do request that you only use the forms provided for your personal use.

It’s super easy to put your Printable Homeschool Planner together. The supplies you need for your planner:

• A three ring binder. Size really is determined by you as to how many forms you will need for your homeschooling needs.
• The homeschool forms provided in The Printable Homeschool Planner. You can pick and choose which forms best suit your homeschooling needs.
• A printer with ink. All forms provided are for your personal use only.
• A three ring hole punch so you can add your printed forms to the three ring binder
• Dividers (optional). So you can organize your forms by subject, student, or both!

What’s included with The Printable Homeschool Planner? Well here’s the list

• The Cover Page – PDF Printable
• Art Project Planner – PDF Printable
• Attendance Record Keeper – PDF Printable
• Book Report Worksheet – PDF Printable
• Field Trip Planner – PDF Printable
• Project Planner – PDF Printable
• Science Experiment Planner – PDF Printable
• Scripture Verse Planner – PDF Printable
• Student Project Notes Worksheet – PDF Printable
• Thematic Unit Planner – PDF Printable
• Lesson Planner – PDF Printable
• Password for unlimited access to our current and future homeschool printables in our exclusive member download page.

Giveaway

In this giveaway we are giving away 5 copies of The Printable Homeschool Planner to 5 lucky winners.

The Winners Are:
Angela W.
Sandy Mckinney
Lizanne
Courtney Dion
Michelle Padrelanan

This giveaway is over!

How to Get Your Prize:

Winners will receive an email with a copy of the free download of The Printable Homeschool Planner! PLEASE USE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS WITH YOUR COMMENTS!

Get a FREE Sample Form:

Oh and be sure to stop by The Printable Homeschool Planner website and receive a free sample form from the planner when you share the website with your friends and family on twitter, or Facebook!

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Here’s a little change of pace for the typical book review.  Rather than giving a straightforward “review” per se, I thought I’d just let you know more about this book, so you can get entered into a giveaway for one (1) Christian Stay at Home Moms reader!

Recipes & Recollections from The Better Baker

I’ll be honest – I was really excited to get my hands on my own copy of this cookbook.  I collect cookbooks – love cookbooks – and really enjoy the personal touches that a lot of cookbooks contain.

But this cookbook has more meaning for me personally, because The Better Baker is my mom, Marsha.  I personally know and am familiar with a good number of recipes that were included in this cookbook, because I grew up with a lot of them.  These recipes are – for the most part – easy to make and budget friendly.  We grew up on a tight budget and my mom has a GIFT for cooking – and so many of the meals she made were not only nutritious, but enjoyed by all of us around the dinner table.  I learned to cook by making several of these dishes, and some of the recipes are from dear friends and family from decades of relationships.

My mom was inspired to write this cookbook after many friends & family members encouraged her – for many years – to put her favorite recipes together into one collection.  She included the story of her own parents and memories from family members recalling my Grandma King’s Christian legacy.  My grandma was a consummate seamstress – and because my mom did not enjoy sewing, she spent time in the kitchen cooking & baking and developing her own gift for serving others.

Some of the recipes included in this cookbook include:

• Tortilla Ham Pinwheels
• Homemade Grape Juice
• Cheesey Chicken Chowder
• Cottage Potatoes
• BBQ Cups
• Chicken Enchiladas
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
• Cream Puff Cake

and much more…

FYI – on a personal note – our favorite family meal is Chicken Enchiladas from page 49.  They are very easy to make, and easily customizable to your family’s palate – and we eat this almost every single week.  We prefer cream of chicken (not cream of mushroom) and can play with the heat depending on the salsa used.  LOVE IT!

With 300 kitchen-tested recipes, tips & tricks to make preparation easier, “lighter” versions of recipes, and personal notes & suggestions, Recipes & Recollections is sure to be a welcome addition to your kitchen!

*How to Enter*

One signed copy of Recipes & Recollections from The Better Baker will be given to one reader of Christian Stay at Home Moms. 

Required Entry: Simply leave a comment telling us one of your family favorite meals.

Additional Entries:

• Share this giveaway on Twitter – leave a comment telling us you did!  Maximum one entry per day – use this tweet:  Cookbook giveaway at CSAHM.com – 300 family-friendly recipes – signed by author, The Better Baker! http://tinyurl.com/66g3sml  Maximum one entry per day.
• Share this giveaway on Facebook – leave comment telling us you did.   Maximum one entry.

Contest ends at 11:59 pm midnight Saturday, May 28.  The winner will be drawn at random using random.org, and will be announced on Tuesday, May 31.  Winner will be notified via email.

Disclaimer:

[Obviously, I got my copy for free from the author. 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.]

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Hello everyone! CSAHM is so happy to be apart of the Ultimate Blog Party @ 5 Minutes for Mom! Welcome to all our regular readers and new readers visiting us from the party.

This is Christian Stay at Home Moms (a.k.a CSAHM) and our mission is:

To support and encourage the Christian Stay at Home Mom to pursue excellence in your Christian faith, marriage, family, home, and ministry.

At CSAHM you will find blogs post on Christian faith, parenting, marriage, and more! Also we have an online group of women who participate in our Bible Studies, and we have so much more to offer.

What would a party be without prizes?

At CSAHM we have an online store that includes the Hand Stamped Scripture Necklace we are giving away at UBP 2011! To win the necklace at 5 minutes for moms you can enter here.

We are also giving away a necklace here too!

To enter for your chance to win the necklace here on our blog just do the following (one entry per action) PLEASE LEAVE AN INDIVIDUAL COMMENT FOR EACH ACTION YOU TAKE:

• Post a comment here. (Scroll down to the comment box at the end of this post.)
• Tweet this: I just entered to win a Hand Stamped Scripture Necklace at http://csahm.com @hbixler03 #UBP11
• Follow Us on Facebook!
• Subscribe to our newsletter.

Thank you again for stopping by and I pray you all are having fun at the UBP11!!

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In our just released Christian journaling publication, My Scripture Journal: Fearing the Lord, we offer a unique approach for both understanding and reinforcing the purpose and intent behind topic-focused scriptures. At CSAHM we wanted to create something that allows a reader to understand that his/her journaling as a spiritual practice needs to include specific journaling topics. The journal format we selected offers a single scripture each week along with 7 days of journaling lesson plans that support the learning process. This includes steps to not only better understand the scripture itself, but how to keep it in one’s mind far beyond what a single day of guided journaling might offer.

Not only is this journaling book a complimentary guide for the individual Christian evolvement, it can also be used with groups as the foundation for a weekly Bible study or small group gathering. When focusing on a scripture, it’s not only about discovering what it means to you and others, but how to effectively share the findings and discoveries with those around us that a Christian journaling provides.

My Scripture Journal: Fearing the Lord is currently available on the Internet by visiting http://msjfearingthelord.com.

Giveaway! CLOSED

In celebrating the launch of our new scripture journal we are having a giveaway. Entries will be accepted from now until January 26, 2011 @ 12am EST. One winner will be drawn randomly from the comments below on January 26, 2011!

To enter just do one or more of the following:

• Leave a comment below stating you would love to win!
• Tweet about us on twitter and leave a comment below stating you shared on twitter. Here is a sample tweet: A Practical Way to Memorize Scripture! {A giveaway!} http://tinyurl.com/5uhrz87 via @hbixler03
• Share this post on Facebook and post a comment below stating you shared us on Facebook.

Please be sure to leave a comment below for each entry you make above.

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About the Movie

The Mysterious Islands is a stunning and sweeping new DVD documentary from Vision Forum Ministries and Erwin Brothers Films. Alongside a bold Christian team of scientists, father and son adventurers, and cutting edge filmmakers, families and kids now can journey 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador (home of the giant Galapagos tortoise!) to the very islands Charles Darwin visited more than 150 years ago.

“Darwin got it wrong on the Galapagos, and his conclusions have led these islands to not only become the Mecca for evolutionists, but also the launching ground for the modern environmental movement,” expedition leaders Doug Phillips explains. “Many Christians are genuinely confused on how to best to respond to these ideas, and The Mysterious Island helps to fill this critical gap through a cinematically beautiful film.”

Prefect for Homeschoolers and families, who love nature programs, The Mysterious Islands explores the critical evolution/creation conversation through the eyes of Philips’ oldest son, 16 year old Joshua. Also along to explore and discuss are John Morris, renowned author and speaker on the relationship between science and the Bible, and award winning filmmakers Jon and Andy Erwin.

My Review

I have to admit my eyes teared up several times during this wonderful documentary.

I got emotional for two reasons:

1. Not only is this movie, but science itself, and nature, is just one of the most profound pieces of evidence that God truly DOES exist. While observing the magnificent earth He created, I am often taken to deeper spiritual depths in my walk with Him and often times during these moments my emotions get the best of me.
2. I often wonder if we truly understand the whole story behind Evolution, and how contradictory it is to the Bible, and the LOVE of the Lord. Not only that, but we believe in this theory without true understanding and we allow our children to be taught this theory as well. It makes me sad to think of all the things Charles Darwin, and his theory of evolution, have influenced in the history of man.

As I finished watching The Mysterious Islands I became even MORE passionate about God, the Bible, and my salvation through Jesus Christ. It stirred in me the same feelings I had when I began homeschooling my oldest daughter.

Even more so it reminded me of a time in my own life where my perception of God was of a mean and vengeful God, and I denied Him because I wanted to believe in love and mercy. But the more I get to know the Lord, the more I realize He is the God I had always wished for. I just wish everyone else could see just how amazing He really is.

Through His creation we see His hand at work, always. The Mysterious Islands is a great documentary that shows when we bring the Bible with us on our scientific journey, we find more answers than we do questions, and we often find a great boost in our faith and belief in God. If your faith is ever wavering, just look around you and you will KNOW that there is a God.

I really enjoyed The Mysterious Islands, and look forward to sharing this DVD with my family and friends!

Movie Trailer

Giveaway!

We have one copy of this fabulous DVD to giveaway! To enter is easy, just leave a comment to this post below for every one of the actions you take below:

1. Just leave a comment saying you want to win this DVD!
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3. Tweet about this review and giveaway on Twitter.
4. Subscribe to our newsletter.
5. Tell your friends about CSAHM!

Remember to LEAVE A COMMENT for EACH action you take! We will pick one lucky winner at random on September 21st. Good luck!

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About Auto-B-Good

An excerpt from the website:

Auto-B-Good is the Emmy™ Award winning animated series that teaches great lessons in character development to children ages 4-10. Currently airing on Public Television stations across the United States and expanding around the world, this series is one of the most popular character education series today. Our Public School Edition is the hands-down favorite of educators and students alike and is utilized in over 4500 schools nationwide.

My Review

I really enjoyed this series and so did all three of my kids. According to the website the message is for 4-10 years, but even my 12 year old sat down to watch the show.

I will say that the impression my kids first got from the DVD cover is that it was for “babies.” However once we started the show they were intrigued for sure.

The message sent within the Auto-B-Good movies is just wonderful. I love how they tell a story where character issues are addressed within the personal relationships the cars have with each other, and then they complete the show with a song about Jesus and how the character issue applies to their relationship with the Lord.

The message of the gospel is spelled out loud and clear within the Auto-B-Good show, specifically through the songs at the end of each show, and it is a message of love and sharing that love with others around you.

I give the Auto-B-Good series two thumbs up! Not even a day after watching the show my son was already asking to watch it again, so I think my kids give it two thumbs up too!

Enter to Win a Copy of Auto-B-Good

We are giving away one Auto-B-Good DVD to one lucky winner! To enter all you have to do is one (or all) of the following, and you will receive one entry for each one you do!:

1. Post a comment to this post saying you would like to win a copy of the DVD!
2. Tweet about this review and giveaway on Twitter. {THEN come back here and post a comment with a link to your status.}
3. Post about this contest on Facebook. {Then come back here and post a comment saying you posted on Facebook!}
4. Follow us on Facebook. {Then come back here to post a comment letting us know you are following us on Facebook!}
5. Follow us on Twitter. {Then come back here to post a comment letting us know you are following us on Facbeook!}

Please post ONE comment PER entry! If you do not post a comment for EACH ENTRY then it will not count. Thank you, and good luck!

Winner will be drawn and announced on July 12, 2010!

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