Check out my video interview with author, Rebecca Anne Nguyen about her new book “The 23rd Hero” which is due to be released August 13th. You can pre-order the book on Amazon.
Check out Rebecca’s first book she wrote with her brother, “Where War Ends: A Combat Veteran’s 2,700-Mile Journey to Heal” ― Recovering from PTSD and Moral Injury through Meditation. You can order the book on Amazon.
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Life challenges are a constant in our lives. Where do you turn when you need advice, guidance and direction to navigate through a problem or life crisis? The Bible has been the go-to for people searching for guidance and reassurance. Seeking God’s word is comforting to many including myself.
As a mother who has lost a child, grief is something I will live with the rest of my life. Grief often leads us to a deeper faith or causes us to question our faith. I was excited to be asked to review The Life Counsel Bible because it is full of useful tools and resources I can apply to my life and you can too!
Throughout this Bible you will find practical wisdom for all kinds of issues. Whether you are struggling to parent a child with ADHD, marital issues, navigating divorce, loving someone with an addiction, dealing with resentments or struggling with forgiveness, this Bible has resources and strategies to help you.
If you check out The Life Counsel Bible, I think you will see for yourself how amazing this Bible is.
If you have struggled to try to read and understand the Bible, you will appreciate this Christian Standard Bible because it captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message.
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My name is Carolyn Kavarnos and I am the creator behind the MommyRamblingsBlog YouTube Channel. Over the past four years, my family, our channel, and myself have been the target of harassment, cyberbullying, and threats. Some things that were unleashed on us were death threats, a SWAT to our home, bomb threats called into our Sheriff’s office, threatening mail, malicious striking of our YouTube channel, stalking, false welfare checks, and false CPS calls (5 in one year).
They made multiple channels with the sole intention of attacking me, my family and even community members. Some of the things they did were to expose confidential information, including addresses, body shaming, and even bullying our children. They stalked us on vacation, released the address of where we were staying, and published photos of the outside of the house with our cars in the driveway. They made videos showing the house we were staying in plus the places we were visiting. They published photos that were taken without our knowledge in order to mock and shame us.
The abuse has only grown more relentless and intrusive. The unexpected loss of my oldest son and best friend is their weapon of choice that is used to harass me. They lie about how my son died. This includes making fake videos they pretend were made by family members to enforce their false narrative. They are looking to cause as much pain and suffering as possible to a grieving family.
My YouTube channel is not a hobby, it is my career and the source of income my family depends on. The cyber-harassers contacted my sponsors and lied about me. They have done this as brazenly as publically, defaming me in social media posts with lies that I am homophobic, a racist, the defendant in a defamation case, and more. This was all done with malicious intent to cause me the loss of my sponsors and income.
This constant abuse has taken a toll physically, emotionally, and mentally especially since it is coming on the heels of the loss of our son. They are capitalizing on this and wanting to break me. The Mommy Ramblings community is strong, and I do not know where I would be without them. Besides my family, the community was the reason I kept going. The community was somewhere I could vent and get support through this unbearable loss. It seems this community is something they also want to destroy.
We must move forward legally, and that is expensive. Their attacks have caused me to lose significant income, which I can statistically prove. We will use this money raised for a retainer and to start legal proceedings against these attackers.
My hope is that I can navigate through this triumphantly, then use the knowledge and my platform to help others. I would eventually like to start a foundation in my son’s name for this purpose. The first step begins today and I need your help. Please know how grateful I am for any amount you can donate. We also need prayers and help to share this fund with as many places as possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Click HERE to Help
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The holidays can be very difficult to get through when you have suffered a loss. When I first made this DIY, I had not lost my oldest son. I made it in remembrance of my parents. Since losing my son, I appreciate the sentiment more than ever. I thought I would share this with you.
Perhaps you could make this for someone who has lost someone or for yourself. I hope you will let me know what you think in the comments. God Bless and Merry Christmas.
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I love crafting, and one of the best things I learned to make was glitter ornaments using clear plastic ornament shapes. The first time I made them I used Polycrylic and extra fine glitter. I eventually tried the Mop and Glow instead of the Polycrylic. I think both products worked well, but I do think that the Polycrylic may hold up better in the long run.
I used my Cricut Maker to further decorate the ornaments with words or the Grinch graphics. I gave them as presents to family, friends and my children’s teachers. For their teachers, I personalized the back of the Grinch ornaments with their names. The teachers absolutely loved the ornaments, they were a huge hit!
You can check out my videos and also my Instagram. Please subscribe to us on YouTube. Merry Christmas and please leave a comment on what you think and let me know if you try this.
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Ready to take your at-home concerts to the next level? Check out this awesome DIY Microphone inspired by Baby Shark’s Big Show! The Seaweed Sway!, available on DVD on September 20! Click the HERE to join the fun.
BABY SHARK IS BACK IN AN ALL-NEW STAR-STUDDED DVD!!
BABY SHARK’S BIG SHOW! THE SEAWEED SWAY
Follow Baby Shark and new characters as they create more smash hits in Baby Shark’s Big Show! The Seaweed Sway! featuring: Grammy Award®-winning* superstar Cardi B as Sharki B, the biggest rap icon in the seven seas; Offset, as Offshark; their daughter Kulture, as Toddler Shark; and John Michael Higgins, as Mayor Anchovy!
Baby Shark’s Big Show! The Seaweed Sway will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on September 20, 2022, for the suggested retail price of $10.99. BUY NOW ON AMAZON -CLICK HERE
Baby Shark’s Big Show!: The Seaweed Sway episodes:
Baby Shark’s Big Show!: The Seaweed Sway synopsis:
Do the “Seaweed Sway” along with Baby Shark and William when they meet the fin-credible rap icon Sharki B who created the dance craze! Next, Baby Shark bites off more than he can chew before his big dance party with Grandma Shark! Then, The Tentacools (Baby, William, and Vola) get caught up in the trappings of being rock starfishes and forget that they formed the band to have fun! It’s a dancing and singing extravaganza!
Baby Shark’s Big Show!: The Seaweed Sway fast facts:
Street Date: September 20, 2022
Catalog: 191329228203 (US)
Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo
US Rating: Not Rated
US M.S.R.P.: $10.99
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Today was a horrendous day. I emotionally broke down, it erupted out of something mundane, but I just sobbed and sobbed. Grief is like that. I am approaching the two-year anniversary of the day my life changed forever. May 6th will be two years since my precious son Raymond Charles unexpectedly passed away. I know that as I approach that date, my emotions are all over the place. I love and miss my son beyond which any words could express.
I had an assignment for my blog and it was to review Anne Wilson’s debut album, “My Jesus” which was just released on April 22nd. After feeling emotionally broken, I scoffed to myself at the email. It was just a reminder of work I had taken on that I did not feel I could complete. However, I listened to one song and then to the title track “My Jesus“. It was an official music video and it sent chills up my spine. It opened with parents finding out the worst news ever as they stood in a hospital hallway with their younger daughter nearby.
The video told the story about the loss of a son and hopeless parents who are brought hope through Jesus. This video and the lyrics of the song spoke to me and the end gave me goosebumps as it is revealed that Anne Wilson’s own brother lost his life in 2017 in a car crash.
After seeing the end of the video, I watched Anne’s “My Story” video where she talks about how the tragic loss of her brother in 2017 inspired the title track of her debut album. It was very moving and I could identify with many of the things she spoke about.
If you are struggling right now, you might relate to the lyrics of “My Jesus”:
Are you past the point of weary
Is your burden weighing heavy
Is it all too much to carry
Let me tell you ‘bout my Jesus
Do you feel that empty feeling
‘Cause shame’s done all its stealing
And you’re desperate for some healing
Let me tell you ‘bout my Jesus
Another song from the album called “Mamas” features Hillary Scott from Lady A and will be released on May 4th for Mother’s Day. The video includes footage of Anne surprising her mother with the son and Hillary Scott with her daughters.
Here are some fun facts about Anne Wilson:
Anne Wilson is the first female solo artist debut single to reach #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. Her debut single “My Jesus” was the longest #1 single on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart of 2021 at 7 weeks total.
“My Jesus” was nominated for a 2022 Billboard Music Award for “Top Christian Song” against Kayne West. The awards will broadcast live coast-to-coast on May 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC. It will also stream live on Peacock.
“My Jesus” Hit #1 on Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and #19 on the Rolling Stone Top 25 Trending charts. Anne Wilson was featured as Billboard’s October 2021 Chartbreaker Artist in their 21 Under 21 issue
Check out the Album Track:
1. Prelude (Scatter)
2. Scatter
3. My Jesus
4. Devil
5. Sunday Sermons
6. Hey Girl
7. This House
8. Mansions
9. Mamas (with Hillary Scott)
10. No Place Like Home
11. God Thing
12. That’s What We Need
13. Something About That Name
14. Closer To God
15. My Jesus (feat. Crowder)
You can stream Anne Wilson’s “My Jesus” Album by clicking HERE. If you do, and I hope you will, let me know what you think in the comments.
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To most mothers, it is undeniably essential to teach their children the very pinnacle of domestic chores. Cooking is a task that engages both the mind and the body. Children often find it interesting to know how to create the delicious meals they eat.
When children come of age, parents often want to equal their eagerness by making the teaching process enjoyable. However, curiosity may put them in difficult situations without the proper guidance or equipment.
To avoid potential mishaps, there are several kitchen accessories you can purchase to ensure a fun cooking experience with your kid:
The need for a cute, colorful, and small apron requires no explanation. Children are visual learners who effectively imitate the most notable things they see. An apron will prevent messes and make them genuinely feel the role of cooking because they see their parents wear it.
Although the primary function of the apron is to teach your children not to get food on their clothes, children must also learn to look bright and presentable like their parents. You can find many great shops around such as My Happy Helpers that offer quality aprons perfect for the kitchen and allow your children to retain that adorable outfit.
Frying is inevitable in cooking, especially when most of the food children enjoy is often dipped in oil. If the heat emerging from the pan scares your little helper, tongs help keep a safe distance, allowing them to participate in the process.
In addition, not only do tongs help with flipping the nuggets, but they also reach through boiling water. Cooking may also involve handling foods from the oven. It is the same principle of keeping away from the heat except, now, distance is being used.
Cooking is not always cooking! Often, children will feel sudden cravings for cookies. Baking involves a lot of skinship with the ingredients, and therefore, it is vital to instill in the child’s mind the importance of wearing gloves.
The material over their hands will prevent any harmful particles from entering the food they are making. Of course, washing hands before handling the ingredients is most appropriate, but no one can monitor what else the child has touched. Therefore, using gloves is the safest way to go.
Arm cuffs may sound new to the parent. It is a literal cotton cuff that covers below the elbow towards the wrist and serves as protection from oil, heat, or grease. The lower region of the arm is a child’s most vulnerable part of the skin.
Arm cuffs are usually made of cotton or muslin material which easily shields the skin from unwanted substances. Muslin fabric is incredibly breathable for the skin. Therefore, it is only rightful that arm cuffs be worn to avoid scars or burns, often gained in that part of the body.
The holy grail of the cooking process is cutting. Among many others, children want to learn the precision and sharpness of the cut, or maybe experience it. Ceramic blade knives, then, are highly recommended.
Ceramic blades are manufactured in a way that precisely cuts through food but requires great force to cut through flesh. The lightness of the design also allows children to lift and use it comfortably. Thus, if you’re looking for a safe way to let your children practice slicing, a micro-ceramic blade is the perfect tool for the job.
Non-stick pans are all the rage nowadays. In addition, most households use non-stick pans for convenience due to the lack of time allotted for cooking. However, stainless steel pans are a better start for beginners as the heat is evenly regulated on its surface.
Children are yet to learn how to adjust the heat level and so they need an evenly regulated pan to assist. Of course, parents will be present to give them detailed explanations on how to do it properly; children must practice with the utmost comfort for them to enjoy the experience.
Aside from using potholders, it is essential to use fool-proof items in the kitchen that eliminate every possibility of danger. Therefore, any equipment within the child’s reach must have a wooden handle; as much as possible.
Any other material except metal may suffice, but wood promotes a tighter grip and much less heat conductivity. Wood also has a brighter color contrast to the pan. Most wood handles come in beige or maple in color and will be identifiable compared to the dark gray portion of the pan, which visually engages the children to move their hands away from it.
Cooking is an exciting endeavor for children despite being quite exhausting for adults. Creating meals brings a family together as much as delectable food. But make sure to keep your kids away from the heat, the sharp edges, and the mess! Happy cooking!
This is a collaborative post. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of Mommy Ramblings.
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When my oldest son passed away unexpectedly in May of 2020, I learned how important photos are. When it is all you have left of the life of the child that you love beyond words, photos are everything! I used Printique to print some of my favorite photos onto wood and canvas. I treasure the finished product. Check out my video below to see them.
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Hello, I’m Carolyn! I am a PR Savvy, WAH Mom to 5! I love Photography, Baking, DIY Projects, Crafts, Cooking and making memories with my family. I love sharing reviews and giveaways too!
