Get Outside With Sophia's Doll Clothes And Accessories

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At this time of year, I'll take anything to get the kids out of the closed up house and in the spring air. Of course, Snapper takes her "Bailey" everywhere, even outside. So, finding outside toys for her doll is a must-have and it never hurts to have some extra outside toys to let your little girl have extra fun outside.

Sophia's has a ton of playsets that are perfect for outdoors and sports. They have a ton of doll camping supplies and medical supplies. They also have scooters, snowboarding, sports sets, beach sets, swimming, and picnic supplies. If it is something your daughter or son enjoy doing, they have something complimentary.

As always, these toys are made with quality materials and with great construction. This scooter set was easy to put together and has stood up to plenty of play with my rough kiddos. Snapper loves riding "Bailey" around on it before they get on her tricycle and go for a spin. She just puts Bailey in her seat with helmet on and puts the scooter in the back for another adventure (it fits in the back of the 4x4 as well). This set will insure hours of play with your little girl and her friends.

Look how much fun Snapper and Bailey are having!

It's All About The (Doll) Shoes: Sophia's Doll Clothing and Accessories

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As I have mentioned, Snapper's 18-inch-doll is a perfect therapy tool for her. Part of using it for therapy though means that finding items that match her and that are accessories that go along with her adventures is vital. I had been searching for tennis shoes for her doll because she doesn't like wearing tennis shoes (so it would encourage her to wear them) and for some doll water shoes, because that is all she wants to wear in the summer.

Sophia's has an amazing selection of doll sneakers. There will definitely be some that your son or daughter will love. I love that I finally found a pair that do not tie because we are always losing doll shoestrings. However, if you are trying to teach your child to tie shoes, some that tie may be just perfect!

Sophia's also has a wonderful selection of sports shoes, including these water shoes. They also have golf shoes, ballet slippers, and soccer cleats. I love these because the only shoes I can get Snapper to leave on in the summer is water shoes, so these are just what her doll needed. 

All of Sophia's doll shoes, along with all their other items, are made with very high-quality materials and construction. They are also easy for children to use. Most of the other doll shoes we have, Snapper has to bring to me to put on, but with these, she can do them herself. I'm always impressed with Sophia's and their shoes are no different.

Doesn't Bailey look cute taking a break from learning to dive in those shoes?

Book Review: God Bless You And Goodnight

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Summary

The bestselling God Bless You and Good Night has sold more than a quarter of

a million copies as a board book and this beautiful expanded picture book will

make a perfect gift for families.

God Bless You and Good Night sparked a series that is as beloved as it is adorable.

The original board book has sold more than 280,000 copies and continues to grow.

This expanded picture book offers a classic, collectible item that readers will love for

their own home library and is a beautiful gift option for baby showers and birthdays

or as an announcement gift for soon-to-be grandparents.

With its deluxe formatting, larger art spreads and expanded content, this picture

book will be the family favorite for bedtime.

The A God Bless Book series has sold more than 600,000 units and has appeared on

numerous bestseller lists.

Contributor Bio

Hannah C. Hall estimates that she has read approximately 4,500 bedtime stories to

her children over the last few years. She is thankful to get to add her own books to

their daily rotation. Hannah and her husband, Josh, have five children and live in a

small town in Arkansas.

Steve Whitlow lives in northern England, on the top of a (very) windswept hill, with

his wife and young family. Steve followed his artistic calling from an early age and

was first published at age 16, producing vibrant characters for greeting cards and

then children's publishing. With no formal art training and only his natural talent,

Steve has now been working as a professional artist for more than twenty years. "My

kids are my critics," says Steve. "The best reaction I can hope for is an exclamation

of 'Cool, Dad!' from either Sam or Ethan-or both."

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My kids and I absolutely adore this book. The rhymes are sweet and soothing and the pictures are soothing, while still encouraging wonder and imagination. They want to read it every night and take turns taking it to bed so they can look at it while they fall asleep. I love the whimsey of the animals in their jammies.

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Book Review: I Can Only Imagine (Picture Book)

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I Can Only Imagine (Picture Book)

A Friendship with Jesus Now and Forever
By Bart Millard with Laura Neutzling; Illustrated by Sumiti Collina
Published by Thomas Nelson

Encourage your children’s sense of wonder and faith with I Can Only Imagine, inspired by the hit song by MercyMe. This beautiful picture book will capture your family’s childlike faith and imagination.


I Can Only Imagine asks questions a child might ask and invites families to wonder together: What is heaven like? What does God do? What would it be like to spend a day with Jesus? Children will see that although experiencing the glory of heaven may be far off, we can enjoy a friendship with Jesus every day - right here on earth. Whimsical, playful illustrations and thought-provoking questions make this a book that families will cherish.

Fun and vibrant illustrations offer a vivid visual and will help your children see that God can be found everywhere, every day.

I think about heaven as I look up at the sky

And watch the fluffy clouds roll by.

The more I imagine, the more I wish I knew.

I wonder, would God like pancakes with extra syrup too?

And if God and I spent the day together, what exactly would we do?

The Christian worship song “I Can Only Imagine” touched countless lives with its glorious representation of being in the presence of God, and this beautifully illustrated picture book invites you and your children to imagine those same wonders. Share the joy of a personal relationship with the Lord with your family today through the creative, faith-filled book I Can Only Imagine.

My children really enjoyed this book and I enjoyed reading it to them. I love how it puts God and Jesus into their world in such a real way for them. Of course, children think about what God would like to eat and play. However, so often when children ask questions like this, they are hushed and they stop asking. This tells them that they can really think of God and Jesus like they do the rest of their friends.

Book Review: NKJV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

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NKJV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture
By Craig S. Keener , John H. Walton
Published by Zondervan

CONTEXT CHANGES EVERYTHING

You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many behind-the-scenes details are you missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of Scripture.

That’s what the NKJV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every page is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of Bible times. These fascinating explanations will serve to clarify your study of the Scriptures, reinforcing your confidence and bringing difficult passages of Scripture into sharp focus.

Discover new dimensions of insight to even the most familiar Bible passages as you take a behind-the-scenes tour into the ancient world.

The Bible was originally written to an ancient people removed from us by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The Scriptures include subtle culturally based nuances, undertones, and references to ancient events, literature and customs that were intuitively understood by those who first heard the Scriptures read. For us to hear the Scriptures as they did, we need a window into their world.

I absolutely love this Bible as an addition to my bible study resources. It is a little big to carry around, but when I start my bible study and I'm digging into the scriptures, this is exactly what I need beside me. I love reading the scripture in my bible and then finding explanations to what is going on in the culture. That always brings further explanation, as well as giving the scripture another dimension in my mind. I actually keep it on the family bookshelf so the whole family can use it!

The Life You Love Is In The Bag

**MEDIA ALERT**

Thirty-One Gifts Heads to South Carolina on its 69-City Tour to Celebrate Their

15^th Anniversary and Gives Greenville Residents a Peek at Exciting New Product Lines

One of The World’s Largest Direct-Selling Companies, Thirty-One Gifts

Rolls Into Town with a Big Pink Mobile Van and New Options for Women and Parents

What:    On Wednesday, April 18, a huge pink Thirty-One Gifts mobile shop will roll into Greenville as part of the company’s 15^th anniversary 69-city Celebration Tour.

            The shop serves as a big, visual and interactive opportunity for visitors and guests to explore the many fashion, home organization and utility products offered by Thirty-One Gifts, as well as to learn about opportunities to become an independent sales consultant. Visitors can also get a peek at some of the company’s newest additions: Studio Thirty-One, which enables you to customize your purse with different straps and flaps to match your outfit or mood and Baby by Thirty-One, an online-only collection of specially designed diaper bags and thermals. Baby by Thirty-One also includes nursery décor and organization favorites in adorable new prints.

            With the theme “The life you love is in the bag,” Thirty-One will give away an organizing tote to the first 50 guests (18 and older). There will also be prize drawings with $100 worth of products awarded to five guests each day. But no one will be left out! Everyone who visits the shop will receive a gift. And anyone who signs up to become a Consultant at the tour stop, will get a free Close to Home Tray ($58 value).

            Thirty-One Gifts is one of the world’s largest direct-selling companies, boasting an independent sales force of more than 60,000 63,000 sales consultants throughout the U.S. and Canada. This sales force includes nearly 300 consultants in South Carolina, alone.

            Thirty-One Gifts, however, is about much more than its products. It is a family of individuals who share a passion for empowering women, and who are committed to celebrating, encouraging and rewarding others for who they are. The name Thirty-One Gifts comes from Proverbs 31, of the Bible, which describes the attributes and the importance of a “virtuous woman.” With a mission to help women by giving them the opportunity to own their own businesses, Thirty-One provides many of the tools to help them earn supplemental income and support their personal “whys.”

Where:   Hilton Greenville / 45 W Orchard Park Dr / Greenville, SC 29615

When:    Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19

              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Press:    Sara West; swest@thirtyonegifts.com / 614-414-4900

For more information about Thirty-One Gifts visit www.mythirtyone.com.

More information about the Thirty-One Celebration Tour can be found at: www.mythirtyone.com/info/CelebrationTour.

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