Believe Student Edition Book Review

Believe Student Edition

Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus

By Edited by Randy Frazee 

Published by Zondervan

Book Description

Written for teens, Believe: Student Edition is part of the national church-wide campaign led by bestselling author Randy Frazee that takes teens on a journey to become more like Jesus in their beliefs, actions, and character.

It’s one thing to know the story of the Bible. It’s another thing to live it.

From bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee comes an exciting new all-church discipleship program inspired by the success of The Story. Introducing students and teens to the big ideas of Christian life and theology in a way that is clear and accessible, Believe: Student Edition helps them understand how to live out God’s story in their own lives. As they walk through the three big categories of faith—beliefs, practices, and virtues—they’ll begin a journey that will take them closer to the heart of Jesus and deeper into the words of Scripture.

Relevant, practical, and deeply fundamental, Believe: Student Edition is a must-read for any student serious about their faith.

About the Author

Randy Frazee is the senior minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he teaches and leads in partnership with pastor and author Max Lucado. Prior to Oak Hills, Randy served as teaching pastor at Willow Creek and as senior pastor at Pantego Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, for fifteen years. He is also the author of Making Room for Life and The Christian Life Profile Assessment Tool. Frazee and his wife, Rozanne, have four children and one granddaughter.

My Review:
Believe Student Edition is an excellent resource for all students to learn to be more like Jesus. Believe Student Edition explores 10 beliefs, 10 practices, and 10 virtues of the Christian Walk, divided into three sections which are Think, Act and Be. I love that Believe Student Edition teaches us to not only think about what it is we believe, but how to implement it into our everyday lives. Learning to be like Jesus is something we all need practice with on a daily basis. This is a great resource and a wonderful addition to any students library!

You can find Believe Student Edition on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other bookstores.

Disclosure: I received product(s) for free, in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products I've used personally, and believe will be good fit for consumers.

Veri Organic Soda Review

Remember a time when soda wasn't a four-letter word? Before corn syrup replaced cane sugar and chemicals became “acceptable” substitutes for real ingredients? Those were the days when soda was a more innocent treat.

We do. And we’ve spent years crafting a soda that’s like no other; one that we could proudly serve to anyone, even our children, guilt-free.

Some said it couldn’t be done.

Experts insisted that a soda with no additives or preservatives would have a shelf life shorter than a Hollywood marriage. Some argued that eliminating 65% of the calories was the same as eliminating most of the taste. Others said it was impossible: a soda with no artificial colors, no artificial aromas, no artificial flavoring and no artificial sweeteners? No way.

We politely disagreed. Then committed ourselves to crafting the world’s finest organic, low-calorie soft drinks. A soda like no other.

Say hello to Veri. A truli different kind of soda.

My Review:

Veri Organic Soda is so good! I don't drink soda very often but I do get a craving for soda every so often and I'm glad that I found a healthier option to satisfy my cravings. Veri Organic Soda comes in Orange, Lemon Lime, Cola and Ginger Ale. I absolutely love all of these flavors! I love that Veri Organic Soda doesn't contain corn syrup, is all natural and organic. I also love that this product gives all of us soda drinkers out there a healthier option!

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Disclosure: I received product(s) for free, in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products I've used personally, and believe will be good fit for consumers.

BumbleBar Bars Review

We at BumbleBar take much pride in making delicious, certified-organic, certified gluten-free snacks. We also care a great deal about doing the right thing for people and the planet. The People, Profit, Planet concept is one that has been growing in popularity among socially responsible businesses in the past several years. People, Profit, Planet represents the “triple bottom line” of sustainable business talk. All three concepts are intertwined — if one suffers, they all suffer. People means that we work hard to create a great environment for our employees and develop wonderful relationships with our suppliers and our customers.

We believe in providing living wage jobs in our community of Spokane, WA. We handcraft the BumbleBars right here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  Additionally, our suppliers benefit from our unique loyalty program. This program lets our vendors know that we value their business practices as much as the pricing of their commodities. For example, we purchase most of our ingredients from worker owned cooperatives. Purchasing directly from the farmers means that the farmers don’t have to sell to brokers, who take a large chunk of their profit.

At BumbleBar, we are committed to social and economic justice. And, buying directly from farmer owned co-ops benefits communities from Indonesia, Turkey, Nicaragua, Canada, and Honduras. Profit means that we need to be profitable to be a sustainable business — if we aren’t profitable, we can’t do our best work for the other two legs, people and the planet. Planet means that businesses must create business models that sustain the planet. BumbleBar goes beyond what most people might expect from an organic food company. We constantly monitor our waste stream, reducing our scrap products so they don’t end up in the landfill. Instead of throwing out underweight bars, we send them out as samples. We use eco-friendly paper products and biodegradable cleaning products. We use recycled shipping boxes to ship out our BumbleBars to folks who order directly on the web site, and we use Eco-Flow cornstarch packing peanuts. Invoices are printed on recycled paper.

Delicious, Nutritious, Gluten Free, Ethically Sourced, Kid Approved, Vegan Approved, Organic Energy, Sesame Snack Bars!

Amazing Almond

Mouth-watering nibs of organic almonds enhance the nutty, chewy sesame flavors of our Original bar. An irresistible natural snack for nut lovers.

Certified Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Simple Whole Food

Certified Organic

High in Fiber & Protein

Handcrafted in the USA

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Chai Almond

Zesty Ginger, cardamom and cinnamon enhance the natural flavors of sesame seeds, almonds, vanilla and flax seeds. Spicy and thoroughly satisfying.

Certified Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Simple Whole Food

Certified Organic

High in Fiber & Protein

Handcrafted in the USA

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Chocolate Crisp 

Sumptuous chocolate enrobes crispy sesame and peanuts for a bar that's sufficiently luscious to satisfy a chocolate craving or a discerning sweet tooth.

Certified Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Simple Whole Food

Certified Organic

High in Fiber & Protein

Handcrafted in the USA

Click HERE to purchase!

My Review:

BumbleBar Bars are amazing! The Chocolate Crisp reminds me of a crispy chocolate candy that I used to love before I cleaned up my food choices. Needless to say this has quickly become my new favorite chocolate treat. I love that these bars are gluten free, organic and high in fiber and protein! The Chai Almond reminds me of a yummy snicker doodle cookie and the Amazing Almond has the perfect amount of salty sweetness. BumbleBar Bars are the perfect healthy snack to boost your energy naturally!

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Disclosure: I received product(s) for free, in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products I've used personally, and believe will be good fit for consumers.

Soothe Massage-On-Demand App & Mobile Service Review

Soothe Massage-On-Demand App & Mobile Service

Soothe is a revolutionary new mobile service and app that allows clients to book a same-day appointment in the privacy of their home, office, or hotel room.

Soothe's easy-to-use online service and app connects clients to available licensed, vetted and insured therapists who can come to the client's location and deliver a 5-star service at an affordable price. We have removed all the hassle for the customer, including calculating the gratuity, which is already included.

The on-demand service offers a choice of Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports massages to singles or couples in 60-, 90- and 120-minute sessions. Appointments are offered between the hours of 9 am until midnight every day of the week, with fixed prices of $99 (60 minute), $139 (90 minute), and $169 (120 minute) per person, regardless of the type of massage selected.

To get started, the client downloads the iOS or Android app (soothe.com/app), then selects what type of massage is desired, the treatment length, and gender of the therapist. After entering the address of service and any notes about parking issues, the client enters the credit card for billing. Soothe then sends a confirmation to the customer's email." For clients who cannot download the app, they can book via soothe.com, which is available 24-7, or call a toll-free number (800.960.7668) during business hours.

In addition to offering massage for individuals and couples, Soothe offers chair massage services for corporate and special events, where a team of therapists can be present on site for a specific number of hours to service a group of individuals.

Soothe currently serves Los Angeles, Orange County, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Austin, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Washington D.C., Seattle, Dallas, Chicago and New York City.

My Review:

Soothe Massage-On-Demand App & Mobile Service is an amazing service! I had the pleasure of trying this service over the long holiday weekend and it was an amazing way to kick off the weekend. Scheduling the massage was a breeze. I love that you can complete the entire process over the internet or via the app. You may also do so over the phone. You select your massage, whether you want a male or female massage therapist, enter your address, select your appointment date and time and pay via credit card. They even have a live chat online should you run into any problems.

Something else that is amazing about this service is that the massage therapist can meet your at the location of your choosing. So, you can have a massage in your home, at a hotel, or just about anywhere else. Also, they can be there in as little as an hour so if you're like me and decide things last minute this would be perfect for you! Soothe also makes it simple by including the tip in the price of the massage so there's no need to tip. No awkwardness after the massage! No having to stand in line to pay afterwards and be sold products or services you don't need or want. Simply dress, show the massage therapist out and your ready to continue relaxing.

My massage therapist Jenna was amazing! She was completely professional and gave me the best massage I've ever received!

Soothe Massage-On-Demand App & Mobile Service is a wonderful and convenient service and I highly recommend it!

Use code LVN30 to recieve $30 off your first massage!

Click HERE to book your massage today or download the app via the iOS or Android store. (soothe.com/app)

You can also call 800.960.7668 to book an appointment.

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Disclosure: I received product(s) for free, in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products I've used personally, and believe will be good fit for consumers.

FarmHouse Fresh Announces Exciting Partnership with Dollywood's New Dreammore Resort!

FarmHouse Fresh Products Are Featured in the Sweet Tea Surrender Mani/Pedi and Scents of the Season Seasonal Treatment,

in Addition to Being Offered as In-Room Amenities

Dollywood DreamMore Resort

FarmHouse Fresh® proudly announces that its deliciously scented products are being used in two key treatments at the brand new family-friendly spa at the 300-bedroom Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, located next to Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as well as offered as an amenity in the resort's guest rooms.

Guests at Dollywood DreamMore Resortare encouraged to spend time together in the family-friendly resort in areas such as storytelling spots, kids play areas, an event lawn, and porches lined with rocking chairs.

The spa at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort features four manicure stations, three pedicure stations and three treatment rooms. It offers massages, body treatments, facials, makeup application and hair services, as well as treatments specifically for men, teens and children as young as four. Set in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the spa takes its inspiration from the seasons, and offers signature treatments of Scents of the Season body treatments and Touch of the Season manicures and pedicures that highlight seasonal ingredients, scents and colors.

Spa at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort

Scents of the Season

(50 minutes $105) is a luxurious body treatment that highlights specific seasonal ingredients while using various FarmHouse Fresh® products that will match each season.

Sweet Tea Surrender manicure 

(50 minutes/$45) and Sweet Tea Surrender pedicure (50 minutes/$60) prominently features FarmHouse Fresh®.  The FarmHouse Fresh® Honey Magnolia Soak nourishes skin with hydrating vitamin-rich oils, then Sweet Tea Scrub delicately exfoliates and polishes skin with notes of ginger and peach. As a final touch, skin is lovingly massaged with Pink Moon shea butter enriched hand and body cream that offers hints of licorice blossom, powdery-soft spun sugar and fig.

Amenity in the Resort's Guest Rooms 

FarmHouse Fresh's® bestselling Sweet Cream Body Milk is an in-room guest amenity. 

FarmHouse Fresh® 

is an award-winning line of professional bath, body and facial care products repeatedly voted by spa professionals as one of the top all natural bodycare lines in the U.S.

Dollywood 

is a highly awarded and widely recognized leader in the amusement industry, The Dollywood Company consists of the 150-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood's Splash Country; Dollywood's DreamMore Resort; and Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Cabins. 

As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the 2010 Applause Award winner, the theme park industry's highest accolade; winner of nearly 30 Golden Ticket Awards; and recipient of 24 Brass Ring Awards for Live Entertainment (more than any other theme park in the world). 

In 2014, Dollywood was named a top three theme park by USA Today. Dollywood, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2015, is open nine months a year (late March through early January) and offers rides and attractions, shows, and a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region.  

Dollywood's Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the country's most beautiful waterparks and named 2009's Must-See Waterpark by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The 300-room Dollywood's DreamMore Resort provides guests spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood's Splash Country.

 Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Cabins offers luxurious cabin accommodations overlooking Dollywood. For more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary. 

FarmHouse Fresh®products can be purchased at top destination spas, resorts, and finer retailers including Glen Ivy Resort & Spas, Four Seasons, Red Door Spas, The Spa at Camelback Inn, Sandals & Beaches Resorts, as well as Ritz-Carltons, Waldorf Astoria Spas, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Woodhouse Day Spas and more.

You can also purchase FarmHouse Fresh® products by visiting them online by clicking HERE!

Check out my other FarmHouse Fresh® posts!

FarmHouse Fresh Introduces Facial Buffing Biscuits

Farmhouse Fresh Spledid Dirt Nutrient Rich Mud Mask Review

Farmhouse Fresh Hand Cream Review

Celebrate National Watermelon Day on August 3rd with FarmHouse Fresh!

New FarmHouse Fresh "Dessert" Mask

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Bauli Mini Custard Filled Croissants Review

Humble Beginnings

Ruggero began as a baker's boy in Verona, learning traditional Italian and Habsburg baking techniques and recipes. He learned the ancient recipe for Pandoro di Verona the traditional Italian holiday cake and one of the greatest authentic Italian holiday cakes.

A Sweet Dream

Ruggero left Verona on the Princess Mafalda steamship to bring his craft beyond Italy and seek his fortune in America. He was among the few survivors when the steamship wrecked, and he went on to make his fortune as planned. He opened a confectioner's shop, employing 40 workers. 

Yearning for Home

However, his hometown of Verona was still in his heart, and Ruggero and his wife Zina came back to Italy. He became the first confectioner in Verona, providing more than 5,000 pastries per day.

Pandoro Di Verona

Ruggero began Pandoro production according to its ancient traditional recipe, but on an industrial scale, creating the first high quality product of its kind.

Family Values

Ruggero and Zina’s three children - Adriano, Alberto and Carlo - joined the business to bring new and innovative thinking to their family values of passion, product quality and service.

Beyond Verona

As Bauli's influence grew steadily in its home in Verona and a new modern facility was built in nearby Castel d'Azzano to help with the new growth.

Ready to Eat

Bauli officially presented the first Italian-style "ready-to-eat" croissants to it's offering of holiday specialty cakes and pastries.

Bauli Custard Filled Mini Croissants

Like Bauli's holiday Pandoro and Panettone, the Bauli mini croissants are made using a "mother dough." Water and flour are progressively added to this nucleus to create a croissant dough with natural yeast instead of chemical additives, allowing it to rise naturally.

After 18 hours of natural leavening, the mini croissants are soft and flavorful with a delicious aroma.

They also stay fresh for much longer than most bread or cakes, without any preservatives inside.

My Review:
Bauli Custard Filled Mini Croissants are absolutely amazing! I love that Bauli Custard Filled Mini Croissants are made with natural yeast and are preservative free. Bauli Custard Filled Mini Croissants are the perfect amount of croissant flavor, soft texture and creamy custard flavor inside. My family and I really enjoyed these and found them to be the perfect treat after dinner. They also come in cherry jelly flavor so if your not a fan of custard there's a delicious flavor just for you!

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Disclosure: I received product(s) for free, in exchange for my honest review. I only recommend products I've used personally, and believe will be good fit for consumers.

Bumpboosters Pregnancy Cookies Review

Busy, health-conscious mom-to-be: 

NOURISH YOURSELF.

Nutritious, delicious Bumpboosters Cookies are the perfect lifestyle choice for you.

Eat Right. Eat Regularly. Eat Real. Eat Delicious.

Bumpboosters Pregnancy Cookies are a delicious snack made with organic, natural, real food ingredients that are packed with the proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats a mom-to-be should be munching on (and no preservatives!). Plus, we've added a custom-blend of vitamins and minerals that help pregnant moms get the added nutrition they need now.

Bumpboosters Cookies.

Convenient - just toss one in your bag.

Delicious - our special recipe.

Nutritious - with a custom blend of vitamins and minerals.

Quality you can count on.

We supply Bumpboosters cookies to hospitals, supermarkets, professionals, and moms. And, we stand behind the quality of our cookies 100%. If you’re not delighted with them, let us know.

Key ingredients include chia seeds, wheat germ, pumpkin, and whole grain.

Bumpboosters Cookies are baked in small batches to ensure that you receive fresh, delicious, gourmet-quality pregnancy cookies.

Natural and preservative free, made with organic ingredients. View our ingredients and nutrition panel.

Reordering is easy (or sign up for a subscription).

Each cookie comes in quality packaging with one-year shelf life. Store in the freezer to extend freshness, they'll soften up after just a few minutes when you take them out.

Eat one to two delicious pregnancy cookies every day. 

They're a healthy snack option.

Grab & Go Bakery Boxes contain 12 individually wrapped pregnancy cookies. 

Tuck a cookie in your bag and you're ready for your busy day.

Morning Glory

This crispy, nutritious cookie is sweet, savory, cinnamon, and clove...and it’s a healthy snack for mom-to-be.

Click HERE to purchase!

Molasses Ginger

Molasses is nutrient rich and high in iron. Ginger is a traditional remedy used to treat nausea. This crispy, nutritious cookie has deeply satisfying flavor - deep tones with a ginger snap. A healthy snack for mom-to-be.

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Chocolate Chip

This crispy, nutritious cookie is chock-full of semi-sweet chocolate chunks and oatmeal...and it’s a healthy snack for mom-to-be.

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My Review:

Bumpboosters' Pregnancy Cookies are so good! I wish I had known about these through my extremely difficult morning sickness' with my pregnancies. I love that they contain ginger which is such a great stomach aid when it comes to morning sickness. They also contain whole grains which is both filling and very nutritional. They are also made with organic ingredients which is so important, especially for expecting mothers. I'm not a huge fan of chia seeds but I really liked them in these cookies and think they work really well. My favorite Bumpboosters' cookie is their Morning Glory cookie. I love the raisins, the perfect amount of crunchiness and it's pure clean healthy taste. My favorite way to eat these is with a glass of milk. They are all very yummy and contain vitamins and minerals to help expecting mothers meet the nutritional needs of their bodies as well as their growing babies. I highly recommend these cookies for any expecting mothers!

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