Adventure Bible Brave Queen Esther Pictures by David Miles

I received a copy of this book from ZonderKids in exchange for an honest review.

     Brave Queen Esther was illustrated buy David Miles.  It is part of the Adventure Bible series from ZonderKidz.  This “I can Read! 2” book is developing readers.  The colorful pictures bring the story of Esther to life.  Your child will be drawn in to the journey that she and her cousin, Mordecai took and how the Lord directed and guided her in her steps to keep Jews safe.
From the back cover:  Queen Esther is Brave!  When she hears of an evil plan to hurt the Jews in the kingdom, the queen must go to the king and fight for her people.  Will her faith and trust in God give her the courage to ask for help?
      The back inside of the book has a people of the bible section that has a verse a description of characters as well as a did you know facts.  You can check out this book for $3.99, as well as other great books in the Adventure Bible series, from Zondervan.

Thank you ZonderKids, for the opportunity to review this product.

  Disclaimer:  I received a copy of the above mentioned product in exchange for a frank, honest review.  A positive review is not guaranteed.  All opinions are my own.  You opinions and/or results may differ.

The First Easter Ever~Illustrations by Dennis Jones

I received a copy of this book from ZonderKids in exchange for my review.
   The First Easter Ever is a great children’s book!  Recommended for ages 4-8, it is a great story that tells the story of the first Easter.  The story starts with the baptism of Jesus and ends with the ascension of Jesus.  I love how the story tells the reader how points out how Jesus promises to come back and that we will see him in the same way.  Such a powerful message!
  I think that the pictures are amazing!  You can really see the amazement in the eyes of the men as Jesus ascends and the delight in Jesus’ face when he is baptized, for example.
                                                                                                                         
This is a great little storybook for any young child.  A great tradition to start by reading this each Easter celebrating this special part of of the life of Jesus.
You can check out this book and ZonderKids other great books at Zondervan!
Thanks again to ZonderKids for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
      Disclaimer:  I received a copy of the above mentioned product to help facilitate a frank and honest review.  A positive review is not guaranteed.  All opinions are my own.  Your opinion or results may differ.

Beginners Bible~Stories About Jesus

I received a copy of this book from ZonderKidz in exchange for my review.
 
You can never be to young to start teaching your child about Jesus.  This Beginning Bible from ZonderKidz, would be a great addition to your little ones book collection.  It features 7 of your favorite bible stories: Baby Jesus is born, Fishers of People, Jesus calms the Storm, Jesus and the Children, to name a few.  The book has a padded cover and chunky cardboard construction, making it very durable and easy for little hands to turn the pages.  The vibrantly illustrated pages will keep your child entertained while reading or talking about the stories.     

                                                                             
From the back of the book:  The Beginner’s Bible Stories About Jesus is a collection of familiar stories about Jesus and his ministry on Earth, featuring The Beginner’s Bible Classic art and simple text  in a padded board book for the youngest Bible readers.
For only $9.99, this book would make a great gift for all the little ones in your life!  You can check this book out, and Zondervan’s other great books, here!

Thank you Zondervan for this opportunity!

Disclaimer:  I received a copy of the above    mentioned product to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. A positive review is not guaranteed.
  All opinions are my own.  Your results and opinions may vary.

GF-Lunch Wraps

Quick and Easy~Check!
Delicious~Check!
  What more can you ask for when you are talking about a meal!  One thing that I have missed by going Gluten Free is flour tortilla wraps.  I found some gluten free ones at my local Meijers, I am sure that you can find them in your local super market.
Here are two simple wrap ideas that you can use with regular wraps too, if you do not have to go GF.

  First, this is my new fav!  You need: Hummus, Mayo, GF wraps, cucumber slices, onion slices, broccoli sprouts, your fav cheese ( I like Munster and smoked gouda) , garlic paste and finally salt and pepper.
So take your wrap, spread a very thin layer of mayo on it followed by hummus and then garlic paste.  Layer with cucumber and onion slices and cheese.  Finally, lay your broccoli sprouts in the middle, lightly sprinkle salt and pepper and roll up!  SO Delicious! 

Secondly, so simple I didn’t even snap a picture of it.  It’s a peanut butter~banana wrap.  I have been making this for my kiddos for years.  You just take a wrap, put as little or as much peanut butter as you like on it, peel a banana and lay it in the center. Roll the wrap around it and Viola you are finished, Enjoy!
  You an use many different fruits and spreads for the peanut butter wrap:  strawberries and hazelnut spread, traditional peanut butter and jelly, apple and peanut butter, to name a few.  The possibilities really are endless!

                                                                      

Eggsellent Easter Brunch Bake

Easter morning can be a little hectic around our house, to say the least.  There have been many times over the years that by the time we head out the door for Easter services the kids have only had sugar in their bellies.  Not necessarily a good thing when you are going to require them to sit for a bit!
  Living on a farm with chickens we almost always have fresh eggs.  I was unprepared for supper one evening after we had been out for the day and thought I would put a spin on the boring eggs.  My family loved this creation so much! It is an easy peasy French Toast Bake.

What you need: (this made enough to fill a 9x13 baker)
     Pam,  2 packs of refrigerated biscuits mix, a dozen large eggs, 3 T milk, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, a tablespoon of cinnamon, a dinner plate and a 9x13 baker.  Optional: Maple syrup

What you need to do:
     Preheat your oven to 375.  Spray your pan with Pam or other cooking spray.  Cut your biscuits      into quarters and roll into balls.  Mix cinnamon and sugar together and pour onto large plate.
     Roll biscuit balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place in the bottom of the baker.
   Scramble eggs and milk together and pour into the baker over biscuits
Bake in preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes
Serve with maple syrup if desired.
Enjoy!

{GF} Quinoa Salad

   





One of my favorite quinoa recipes is this salad.  It is a light dish that would be great for any get together.  It keeps for a couple of days so you can make it in advance!



What you need:

  1 cup of cooked Quinoa,   2 cups of vegetable stock,

        1 clove of garlic,  1 large red onion, 1 large green pepper, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh chives, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin (I also like smoked cumin)  1 can of black beans-drained, cherry or grape tomatoes chopped, 2/3 cup lemon or lime juice, 1 T balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil



What you do:

     Take the first 2 ingredients and cook in saucepan on stove.  Once stock is absorbed remove garlic clove.  Let cool.

Mix the remaining ingredients together and then toss with quinoa.

    Chill for at least 2 hours and then serve.