"How High Will You Climb?"

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"How High Will You Climb"

by John C. Maxwell

 

 

 

  Mommy in PA:  "How High Will You Climb" is an abridgment of "The Winning Attitude" by John C. Maxwell.  Maxwell gives his thoughts about how we are never truly alone and that God helps guide us through problems and helps us correct our negative attitudes into positive attitudes if we just follow his words in the Bible. 

 

  He describes a person as being like an airplane.  We keep our noses up by using a positive attitude and not letting things bring us down.  "Problems" are not really problems but more like obstacles (much like turbulence) that can bring our plane crashing to the ground unless we find ways to grow from our mistakes.  He basically compares a plane's altitude to our own attitude.  The better your attitude the higher you will fly...gotta love that motivation!

 

  There are four main sections of the book (each having 3-4 of the chapters).  Section one is about considering your attitude (attitude can be the difference of success versus failure), section two is about the construction of your attitude (why we are the way we are), section three is about the crashing of your attitude (did I make the right decision at the wrong time?), and section four is about changing your attitude (eliminating the negatives). 

 

  John gives examples throughout the book of times in the Bible when people were in similar situations that we come across and how they dealt with them. 

 

  I love that he gives good examples of all of his ideas.  There wasn't one time in this book where I was left wondering what he was talking about.  At the end of every chapter he has a review section.  It is called the "Attitude Application".  Basically it makes you take what he explains in that chapter and apply it to something in your current life. 

 

  The "Study Guide" in the back is a great resource.  I think that it would be handy to reassess yourself every few months to see how far you've come. 

 

  This book fits great into the positive thinking mode I am in right now : ) 

Horray It's Earth Day! This month's Build And Grow

disclaimer:  I am receiving nothing in exchange for this post.  Just letting our readers know about a free activity for the kiddos.

Lowe's Build And Grow

  On the 12th my son got to make this awesome recycling truck at our local Lowe's as part of their Build And Grow Program.  This is his third time there and every project has been very nice.  To see his other projects just search Build And Grow in the search box : ) 

 

  Next month they will be building a Flower Delivery Truck just in time for Mother's Day.  See photo below.  To register your child for this event just go here. 

LabelDaddy.com...Another Great Deal For Our Readers!

disclaimer:  We received the following information from USFamilyGuide.com and will be receiving a gift code for this post. 

  Are your children going to be heading out for camp this summer?  Then you may want to check out this deal from LabelDaddy.com.  Right now they are offering our readers 10% off at checkout if you use promo code USFAMILY10.

  LabelDaddy.com carries a full line of peel-and-stick washable labels in a large variety of sizes and designs.  They even have Disney, Marvel, NBA, MLB, and NHL designs : )

 

  The labels are washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant and made in the USA!

 

  So if you want your child to come back from camp with all of their own possessions this year...head on over to LabelDaddy.com and have fun making customized labels just for them : )

Hurricane Golf Tours

disclaimer:  We are receiving a gift card from USFamilyGuide.com in exchange for posting about this deal.  All opinions remain our own.

  Are you looking for something sporty to do with your children this summer?  If so you may be interested in checking out The Hurricane Golf Tours. 

 

  (The following information was provided by USFamilyGuide.com):

   "The Hurricane Tour is comprised of four components: the Junior Tour, the Collegiate Tour, the Amateur Tour, and the Tour Shop (online). Based out of Jacksonville, FL, the Hurricane Tour administers over 150 events all across the country. With three different tours, golfers of any age and skill level are provided an opportunity to play the game.

 

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (#HJGT) was founded in 2008 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 11-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour's vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Membership for the HJGT is $89.00 and players receive discounted member pricing at each event. Every Hurricane Junior Golf Tour event is ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard (NJGS) and features a chance for players to earn AJGA stars. The top 3 finishers at each event will earn prizes. For a complete list of Junior Tour tournaments, visit: http://hjgt.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/hjgt14/schedule/index.htm.

The Hurricane Collegiate Golf Tour (#HCGT) was founded in 2011 and is perfect for college-aged golfers looking to perfect their game this summer in competitive tournaments at great venues. Whether you are a collegiate golfer looking to practice during the off-season, a future college golfer looking to prepare for the upcoming season, or a non-college golfer that wants to compete in first-class events, the HCGT is the tour for you! Membership to the tour is absolutely FREE and provides access to all 28 tournaments this summer in 11 different states. Top 3 finishers at each event will earn prizes. For a complete list of Collegiate Tour tournaments, visit: http://collegiate.hurricanetour.com/Event/EventList.aspx.

The Hurricane Amateur Golf Tour (#HAGT) was founded in 2014 with the intention of providing golfers of any age and skill level an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment, while raising money to benefit the Hurricane Foundation and other charitable organizations alike. In order to play on the Hurricane Amateur Golf Tour, players must become a member for the low rate of $25. Amateurs (men, women and seniors) will compete in one of 10 flights based on their handicap, gender, and age. Senior Flights are for players that have turned 50 years old by May 17, 2014. Every tournament on the 2014 schedule will have a unique "Major Championship" feel to it. A special feature of the Amateur Tour is the "19th Hole Dinner," where players will have the opportunity to win raffles, giveaways, and silent auctions. The top 3 finishers in every flight will compete for the $2,000 total prize purse regardless of field size at the tournament. The payouts will be in form of gift cards to the Hurricane Tour Shop. For a complete list of Amateur Tour tournaments, visit: http://amateur.hurricanetour.com/Event/EventList.aspx.

Lastly, the online Hurricane Tour Shop was created in 2013 for the purpose of offering golfers of all ages the newest trends in golf apparel, equipment and accessories at PREFERRED PRICING."

  Mommy in GA and Mommy in PA are excited to be able to offer our readers a 15% discount off of your next Hurricane Event registration and also 15% off your purchases at the Hurricane Tour Shop.  Just use promo code blog14 at checkout.  You can find more info about the promotion here.

  To learn more about The Hurricane Golf Tours you can check out the following links:

 

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WEBSITES:
Junior Tour: www.hjgt.org
Collegiate Tour: www.hurricanetour.com
Amateur Tour: www.hurricanetour.com
Tour Shop: www.hurricanetourshop.com

2014 SCHEDULES:
2014 #HJGT Schedule: http://hjgt.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/hjgt14/schedule/index.htm
2014 #HCGT Schedule: http://collegiate.hurricanetour.com/Event/EventList.aspx
2014 #HAGT Schedule: http://amateur.hurricanetour.com/Event/EventList.aspx

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Hurricane Golf Tours on Twitter:
Junior Tour: https://twitter.com/HJGT
Collegiate Tour: https://twitter.com/HCGTGOLF
Amateur Tour: https://twitter.com/HurricaneAMTour
Tour Shop: https://twitter.com/CaneTourShop

Follow Hurricane Golf Tours on Instagram:
@hurricanejr



Like Hurricane Golf Tours on Facebook:
Junior Tour: https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneJuniorGolfTour
Collegiate Tour: https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneCollege
Amateur Tour: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Amateur-Golf-Tour/1428485834037506
Tour Shop: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Tour-Shop/545348652171159

Check out the videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HurricaneJrGolf/videos
Featured videos:
The Hurricane Difference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d52FAsV1MjE
Stonegate Jr. Classic highlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R92X4WgICQc
Northern Virginia Jr. Open highlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iuq6zic0sI

Stay up-to-date and join the #HJGT mailing list: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1364213-Sz8jqOS0IR

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Cover Your Hair

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Product Use:  To accessorize your hair.

Product Features:  Too numerous to mention.

Price:  Varies

Misc.: Huge Selection of hair accessories.  Tons of different styles to choose from, something for everyone.  Carry a full line of hair accessories like Headbands, Hair Clips, Bandanas, etc.

     

Find out More:  www.coveryourhair.com, twitter, and facebook

Mommy in GA:  okay so we all know I have 3 (VERY dramatic) girls' :)  Y'all would not believe the amount of hair stuff one bathroom can hold for 4 females (and also the amount of hair products that get lost!!!!!!!)!!!  We have bows and headbands and hair ties and Bobbi pins, baby rubber bands, hairspray, hairbrushes, well you all get it we have a LOT of stuff in there!!!  All of that brings us to the reaction I got when we opened the box from cover your hair!!!  

My girls' LITERALLY fought over who got what bow and also whose was cuter!!!  They LOVED the bows and I love that they are the easy clip (no brackets just the easy breezy clip you open it and release the pressure and it holds itself in place)  The colors and varieties are awesome.  I went on the website and I am going to be honest with all of us, I have no idea where to start because we would love to have at LEAST one of everything!!!!!!

Mommy in PA:  My 15 year old daughter received a headband like the one shown here.  She LOVES it!  I didn't even get a chance to take a photo of it before it was swept away to be worn day after day.  She loves how it is really stretchy and actually stays in her hair better than the narrower ones they sell at the store.  I was very impressed at the vast assortment of accessories and how each type comes in a large variety of style choices (from the very plain to the very sparkly for instance).  If you are looking for the perfect hair accessory for any occasion just head over to coveryourhair.com and you should be able to find what you are looking for.  My daughter can't wait to order some of their bandanas now that she is in country gal mode : )

Thanks to Cover Your Hair one of our readers will win a surprise box of hair accessories valued at $25!!!!!  Just enter via the Rafflecopter form below : )

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Coobie Seamless Bras - 25% off Promotion

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Coobie Seamless Bras

 

 

  Thanks to USFamilyguide.com we are able to offer our readers a unique opportunity to receive 25% off their order of $40 or more using coupon code USFG25 at checkout on www.shopcoobie.com.

 

  More info:  Coobie Seamless Bras are ultra comfortable and versatile without sacrificing style. These affordable, stylish bras are seamless, one-size (comfortably fits 32A through 36D), available in 7+ styles and 50+ fashion colors and patterns. There is also a full size version fitting up to a size 42D. They are perfect for every day wear, yoga, pilates, new and nursing moms, sleep wear, and more! Coobie Seamless Bras also has a large following of mastectomy patients that love the soft comfort and pad pocket to insert a form. This line is truly a fit for all women!

 

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How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World

Disclaimer:  I received this book for free from Hay House USA in exchange for my honest opinions.  All opinions remain my own.

 

"How to Stay Sane in a Crazy World:  A Modern Book of Hours to Soothe the Soul"

By:  Sophia Stuart

 

 

 

  So I bet you are wondering "What exactly is a book of hours?"  A book of hours was given to women of noble birth during the Middle Ages as a devotional object that gave them time to pause for a few moments to become spiritually refreshed.  This book is a modern day version of that and is meant to help us take a few moments to just let the crazy world go.

 

  Sophia Stuart was living a very busy life until she found out she had three tumors in her throat that would need to be removed followed by almost a month of being cooped up in her apartment.  Sophia's book is intended to help her readers realize that sometimes you just have to step back and relax.  Let the world go on without you for awhile and clear the clutter from your mind before it makes you ill.

 

 

  Mommy in PA:  My daughter is always trying to steal my books before I get a chance to read them.  This one she opened up and right away exclaimed "Mom, this is a picture book".  About half an hour later she returned with the book because she said she was done reading it already. 

 

  The book is mostly pictures but it is the soothing message behind the photos that you must focus on...relaxation.  The book is meant to help us stop stressing as it is no good for your health.  Along with the pictures are ideas to help you relax.  Too often we think that if we take time for ourselves to relax, read a book, etc. that we are being selfish but sometimes that time is necessary to keep us from becoming ill.

 

  The photos were taken by Sophia herself from her travels around the world.  There are also some beautiful still life photos taken from when she was stuck in her apartment during her medical leave.  The book is divided into three sections (morning, afternoon, and evening).  Morning is for dreaming, afternoon is for inspiration, and evening is for exhalation.

 

  I can totally imagine finding this book in a doctor's office waiting room or anybody's coffee table.  An easy read but full of clever relaxation ideas that will help us take better care of ourselves. 

 

  There is also an awesome shopping section at the back of the book that contains items/music/movies that Sophia recommends.  Also be sure to check out Sophia's website at teamgloria.com. 

Little Passports

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Little Passports

Product Manufacturer:  Little Passports

Product Use:  Monthly learning tool to teach kids about the United States and the World

Product Features:  Fun packaging, monthly activities, passport booklet to collect the stamps, and online content.

Price:  as low as $10.95/month depending upon subscription options.

Misc:  Refer a friend and get $10 off your subscription. 

Find out More:  www.littlepassports.com, facebook, twitter,  pinterest, or sign up for their newsletter here.

Mommy in GA:  Little Passports, U.S set,  was a really cool set and I didn't even have to leave the house to get it!!!  It came right to my door....... My 8 year old hung the map on her wall and loves to look at all the places she would like to go.

The kids' had alot of fun getting everything out of the box and especially loved the camera that was included :)

They enjoyed looking at the cool stuff and "planning trips" around the world ( you know packing a bag and pretending to be somewhere else all while playing in their bedrooms!!!!)

Check out this cute suitcase that your child can keep all of their adventure stuff in!!!

Here's everything that came in the first month's kit (this is the world subscription package).

Mommy in PA:  I got this kit for my 8 year old son who wants to be an archaeologist.  I figured the world kit would be perfect for him to learn about all the places he could go.  Unfortunately he showed no interest in the kit at all, except for the map. 

I personally think this is an excellent idea and would work wonderfully as part of a homeschooling curriculum.  I still can't believe my son didn't love it, he does tend to have a love for learning practically anything but I wonder if this kit just seemed like more "homework" to him. 

Little Passports was kind enough to offer one of our readers a free three month subscription of Little Passports of their very own.  For your chance to win just enter via the Rafflecopter form below.  Good Luck Everyone!

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