A Delicious Taste of Mozzarella {Review}

In this volume of Little Stories of Great Composers, our guide, sweet little Minim mouse, introduces us to the works of Pyotr Tchaikovsky.  This delightful little mouse lets us know that he has two true loves in life: cheese and great music.  So when the children in his house start talking about Uncle Pyotr's visit, Minim is quickly interested.  It doesn't take him long to become enthralled with Uncle Pyotr as well once the composer plays for them.

This children's picture book is a great introduction to the world of classical music.  Our guide, Minim, is a sweet and lovable character with a funny personality.  He relates the story with quirky curiosity that many children would relate to.  The story is simple, but sweet, and the illustrations are beautiful.  The book also includes a code for downloading recordings of several of Tchaikovsky's compositions.  It's a wonderful way to have multiple resources in one place. A Delicious Taste of Mozzarella would make a fun book for children in the early years (up to age 8), or a fun introduction for composer study. 

*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

 

Weekend Links

Baked Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

DIY Mason Jar Solar Lights

DIY Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Free Resources for Learning About

The Tuskegee Airmen

Taggie Tree Blanket

DIY Tin Craft Stars

Fabric Flower Tutorial

This Week:

What I'm Cooking:

My favorite meal this week was lasagna soup.  With tomatoes, beef broth, burger, and onions, this is one of my favorite soups to prep for the crockpot and forget it.  I love crockpot night during homeschool.

What I'm Reading:

I discovered that Adventuring Together is free on Amazon Prime.  This one has been on my "to read" list for quite awhile so I was excited to dive in, despite being in the middle of several other titles.  So far, it's been a pretty quick read, but very encouraging.

What I'm Loving:

Wednesday afternoon baking with my 13 and 9 year olds.  We've been picking a new item to try every Wednesday and it's been fun for all of us.

What I'm Doing:

This weekend we're spending some time getting the yard in shape...

pruning roses,

trimming hedges,

and freshening up raised beds.

What I'm Enjoying:

Good books,

Board games, 

Baking,

Evening fires,

Family bike rides!

What are you up to?

Relationship Goals Challenge {Review}

 

If you could intentionally invest in your relationship for thirty days and see it go from good to great, would you do it?  Seriously, would you take one month to really go all in with your romantic relationship to see it thrive?

Based on the best selling book of a similar name, this Relationship Goals Challenge asks you to do just that... take 30 days of intentional steps toward a better relationship.  Each day is centered around Scripture, thoughtful questions, and intentional steps toward seeking God's best for you as a couple.  Relationship Goals Challenge tackles questions like:

*How does your spiritual life affect your relationship?

*How do you fight in a healthy way?

*How do you heal from unhealthy patterns?

*How do you communicate effectively?

Centered {Review}

Former NFL lineman Jason Brown quickly turned heads when in 2012 he walked away from his career to become a farmer... yes, a farmer!  Then twenty-seven year old Brown seemed to have it all... a beautiful wife, a young family, and a contract with the Baltimore Ravens that provided a lavish lifestyle.  

But Brown says it was all an illusion as he found himself drifting further and further from the truth.  Until one day he heard the Lord and decided to walk away.  Hesitant to tell his wife, but desperate to save their future, he finally confesses what he's heard and the two embark on the crazy adventure of starting a farm to feed the hungry.  And not just feed the hungry, but donate everything they raise to North Carolina food banks.  

This is an honest account of Brown's growing up years, his commitment to Christ, and his conviction to risk it all when he hears from the Lord.  Not only is it Brown's story, but it is his testimony... a legacy of vision, humility, and faith.  He admits that through a series of financial misfortunes, he and his wife still struggle to keep the farm afloat, but even in their most challenging moments, they fix their eyes on the Lord and wait for his working.  Centered takes the reader not only through the timeline of the Browns story, but often times Jason Brown's voice is heard clearly... recounting the many miracles he's experienced through both the best and worst moments of this journey.  He can't seem to help himself as he moves in and out of sharing how great God is in both his life and the world.  His resounding theme seems to be "God is sooo good."

This book was honestly more than I expected.  I went into it thinking it would be focused on how football was his life... how this was a 180 from where he was headed... and in someways, I suppose that's all still true.  But Centered is more than that.  It's the story of a man who was willing to "walk away from it all" only to find that he was walking into the most precious gift from the giver of good things.  Challenging, heartwarming, and convicting... all rolled into one.  If you have a sports lover in your life... or are just curious why someone would walk away from a lucrative career in the NFL, this book just might be what you're looking for.

*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

 

Teaching Bible Memorization to Children

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 Today I'm sharing how we memorize Scripture with our children. We use this process in about 5 min a day and it's been a huge blessing in our family.

Do you have a process of memorization with your children? Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑19yrs led to 👱15 yrs, 👧13 yrs, and 👱 9 yrs. Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com Teaching Poetry Memorization to Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHDxf6w6ahQ C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.