Cooper and Me Review and Giveaway

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One thing about being a homeschool mom is that your children are with you all the time. There isn't much chance that they will get lost on the way to school. But what about in the grocery store or an on outing with friends? I've never talked very much to my children about what to do if you get lost ... until recently.


We had the opportunity to review Cooper and Me and the Winter Adventure. This was an adorable story written by Monique & Alexa Peters. Written in rhyming verse, the story features two dogs who go on a sledding adventure. They get caught in a snowstorm and fear that they won't make it home before dark. Through their adventure, the reader learns what you should do BEFORE going on an outing and what to do if you run into trouble. At the end of the story, there is an opportunity for discussion of the story and how it applies to our lives. 


You can learn more about Cooper and Me at their website and on their Facebook page. Of special note is that $1 of every Winter Adventures book sold will go to advance research and treatment of pancreatic cancer via the Lustgarten Foundation. 


You can also purchase a copy of the book on the Cooper and Me website. Make a purchase of $25 or more on the website and receive FREE SHIPPING through December 15. You must use the code COOPERBLOG at check out.


I have an extra copy to give away. There are two ways to enter:
1. Leave a comment telling me that you want to win. 
2. Follow me on GFC and leave a comment telling me that you do. 


Comments close at midnight eastern time on December 10. Remember to leave a way for me to contact you. 


I'm also linking to these blogs that feature low entry giveaways: Tightwad in Utah, and Oh So Savvy Mom.


Disclaimer: Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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.





The grass is green. It’s good to be
 

date Sunday, November 27, 2011
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Christmas Lodge Winner

Congratulations to Angela Richter who won the Christmas Lodge giveaway. 


Thank you to all who entered.


The grass is green. It’s good to be

 

date Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Shameless Plug for Votes



For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you know that my posts have dropped off. Even my "just photo" posts have been scarce. 


Life on the farm has picked up, and I'm homeschooling two children instead of one. Something had to fall by the wayside, and the blog took the hit.


Today, after 

  • letting turkeys out into their run,
  • checking on the dog that was injured Tuesday,
  • making sure that the calf that was out at dusk was still on the farm at daylight,
  • feeding the children,
  • schooling the children,
  • feeding the children,
  • schooling the children some more,
  • returning the calf to it's pasture,
  • visiting with the gentlemen who came to help,
  • feeding dogs, turkeys, two calves in pens, and two goats, 
  • returning turkeys to their predator-proof enclosure for the night, and
  • preparing to feed the children again,



I checked one of my Facebook groups and found that The Homeschool Mis-fit Blog Award nominees had been announced. I went over to NotSoSuperwoman's blog with all intentions of voting for my friend who commented on the group. Well, I still haven't voted yet.


I was distracted by

  • feeding the children,
  • bathing the children,
  • folding some laundry,
  • washing some dishes,
  • putting children to bed,
  • and coming over here to ask you to go VOTE FOR ME.

Yep, The Cow Queen was nominated for The Harried Homeschooler category. I wasn't sure whether to be embarrassed or flattered. I decided that the category fit me well. So, I could not be offended. So, go over to NotSoSupermom and VOTE FOR ME.  Voting ends November 3, 2011.


I'll explain it all to my friend later. ;)


A big THANK YOU to Lori at NotSoSupermom for hosting these fun awards.


The grass is green. It’s good to be
 

date Sunday, November 6, 2011
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Christmas Lodge Review & Giveaway

This giveaway is closed. 


Do you know much about Thomas Kinkade's art? He is often called "The Painter of Light." 


Now, Thomas Kinkade has entered the movie world with a presentation of Christmas Lodge. I read this synopsis on the back of the box:


During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now-dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the Christmas Lodge.


Anytime, I see "discover her one true love" in a movie or book description I tell myself that I have to watch it without the children ... and Prince Charming probably won't like it. So, I waited for Prince Charming to be out for the evening and watched the movie by myself. Boy, was I surprised!! The G rating actually fit this film!

  • In the beginning, Mary and her boyfriend are going to the mountains for the weekend. They clearly get separate rooms.
  • When they break up, it is not for some dramatic reason and there isn't a big fight about it.
  • There is only one romantic kiss in the whole movie and it is appropriately timed. 
  • There are no "bedroom scenes."
  • It is a movie about love, faith, tradition and family. There is much multi-generational respect ... Mary for her father and grandparents, Jack calls Mary's father and grandfather, "Sir", and Mary's father concedes to his father's request. 

I really liked this movie. Some of it was predicable, but very heart-warming. You can watch the trailer here.


The prince is sitting by me as I'm writing this. He saw the DVD case and wanted to know about it. I told him that I had to watch it first and see if it was o.k. for kids. Then, he asked if it was o.k. to watch. I think we now have a plan for this evening.


Plan to watch this movie in the next month or two. I have an extra copy to give away. Just leave a comment telling me that you want to win. Comments close at midnight eastern time on November 16. Remember to leave a way for me to contact you. 


Disclaimer: Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. 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.





The grass is green. It’s good to be
 

date Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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