The Woodcarver DVD Review and Giveaway!

About the Movie:

Matthew Stevenson is a troubled kid from a broken home. When he vandalizes the local church to get back at his parents, Matthew has to repair the damage to the church to avoid criminal charges. While working at the church, he meets Ernest (John Ratzenberger), an accomplished wood carver who created the intricate woodwork decoration that Matthew destroyed. Ernest has become something of a hermit, but reluctantly comes out of reclusion to help repair the church. Now Ernest and Matthew must work together to preserve the church's beautiful antiquity, and alone the way, they also manage to restore their faith in God and in life.

(From the Publisher)

My Thoughts:

We watched this movie for our family movie night. This movie is rated PG because of serious issues like divorce and rebellion. It is not a light-hearted movie. It also covers issues like forgiveness and reconciliation. We enjoyed this movie although the topic of divorce and all the fighting and arguing that goes along with divorce may be a little much for younger children. I did have my 4 year old and 2 year old watching and it seemed to me that they really didn't understand what was happening  as far as the divorce issue. All in all, we did enjoy the movie. It has a happy ending and also reminds us to have faith in God and everything in our lives will fall into place. You can visit this link to see the trailer.

Rules for the Giveaway:

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2. Watch the trailer and  tell me what you think for a second entry.

Please remember to leave me a way of getting in touch with you in case you win and tell some of your friends. They might enjoy getting free movies as I do. Giveaway ends 3/24/2012.

God Bless!

Dana

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

meal plan for 3/4/2012 - 3/10/2012

Here is our meal plan for next week. Wish me luck!

Sunday, March 4, 2012
Omelets with Fresh Fruit
Beef Stew
Salmon Fish Cakes

Monday, March 5, 2012
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Duck Tenderloins and Potato Skins
Chicken Rice Soup

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Irish Oatmeal with Kefir
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Breaded Chicken Breasts and Brown Rice Pilaf

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Lemon Muffins made with Homemade Buttermilk
Sliced Turkey Pitas and Popcorn for a snack
Cream of Vegetable Soup with Subs

Thursday, March 8, 2012
Sweet Potato Cookies
Rollups (meat and cheese in flour tortillas)
Spicy Meatloaf and French Potato Salad

Friday, March 9, 2012
Mexican Eggs
Meatloaf Sandwiches (made with the left overs from night before)
Chicken Patties with Homemade Buns

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Mushroom Quiche
Pizza Toasts
Fajitas with Brown Rice Pudding for dessert

I just found a new book entitled The Healing Food... A Quick Guide to Natural Healing Foods. Its tells you what kinds of Fruits, Vegetables, Seeds, Nuts, Oils, Fish, Grains, Beans, Lentils, Spices and Herbs With Healing Properties! I am going to try to post about all the things I am learning from this book along with the information about each fruit, vegetable, etc. I will also be posting one recipe with each.

God Bless!

trying to eat healthier around here!!!!!!!

A while back I purchased a book entitled "Nourishing Traditions".

 I have been a little lazy in trying to keep us eating healthy. I have tried some of the recipes and they were good although I have to admit, I have not used it like I originally planned. I am planning a menu plan to post tomorrow. On my 7 day menu plan, I will be using the Nourishing Traditions book for everything we eat starting Sunday. We are also going to start a little exercise regimen along with our new way of eating. I am hoping to learn alot from this book and how I can improve my families health. Everything from making and using bone broth to eating and enjoying fermented foods. Wish me luck!