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Apple Valley Natural Soap Giveaway!

By on April 1, 2011 in news & giveaways

Apple Valley Natural Soap is a natural soap and body care product company founded by a lovely Christian home schooling family of ten, and every one plays their part in helping run the family business. After experiencing various skin issues among their family, they began researching, creating, and test marketing natural, cold process soap to friends and family, and discovered that there was a real need for an inexpensive, but high quality alternative to the regular, detergent-based soaps that were plaguing so many people with skin problems. And thus Apple Valley Natural Soap was born…

They offer a wide selection of shampoo and body bars that can be easily used for all your bathing needs – from shampoo, soap, to shaving – all in one bar. We have been enjoying a sampling of soaps and have found them refreshing and nourishing to our skin. I have used them to shampoo the kids hair easily and for soft gentle shaving on both my husband and my skin. The soaps are 100% natural with no preservatives, detergents or additives. All the lovely array of scents are made from pure essential oils thus providing further health benefits. All their products are offered in environmentally friendly packaging at very reasonable prices (just $4.95 for a 4.5 oz size bar) with flat rate shipping of $6 no matter the size of your order. Plus they are a business on mission and donate 10% of their profits to their local Crisis Pregnancy Clinic.

Today, Apple Valley Natural Soap would like to offer 5 readers with your favorite bar of soap!

To Enter:

1. Visit Apple Valley Natural Soap and pick out your favorite shampoo/soap bar that you would enjoy trying if you were to win. Come back and share your choice in the comments below.

2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of Apple Valley Natural Soap on facebook or subscribe to their newsletter (located on the right hand side of their blog). Either option will receive an extra entry and increase your chances of winning. Share in a second comment.

Giveaway Closed.

And the winners are…

Shelley – Sspence4@… – coconut citrus bar
Nicole Z – nicolerzil..@.. – coconut citrus bar
Carla – mspomona97@… – chamomile/orange blossom bar
Gabrielle Hellwig – gk1792@… – chamomile/orange blossom bar
Jill – teambanks@… – chamomile/orange blossom bar

Check out their April specials:

1. 20% off Silky Patchouli Shampoo and Body bar and Grapefruit Peppermint Luffa Body bar.
2. Orders over $25 will receive a free sample sized bar with their order.  ($1.95 value)
3. April debuts their new Economy Bars: The Scrooge Bar, Modest Mint, Sensible Spice and Thrifty Citrus. Only $3.50 each!

FREE LIP BALM: If you place an order during the course of this giveaway, make sure to mention in the exit survey that you came from Passionate Homemaking and receive a free lip balm!

Thanks to Apple Valley Natural Soap for their sponsorship of Passionate Homemaking for the month of April!

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Willow Store Giveaway: Wool Dryer Balls

By on March 26, 2011 in natural & green, news & giveaways

I was thrilled to be recently introduced to the Willow Store, a environmentally friendly online store founded by a fellow mom in 2005 who was desirous of supplying women with natural reusable feminine care products that were sustainable as well as comfortable. Since their founding, they have expanded to include natural child care, including their own unique cloth diapers as well as natural home laundry and living, with reusable bags, towels, natural bedding, soap nuts, and wool dryer balls. They are whole-heartedly committed to supplying families with tools and resources that will help facilitate us in living as good stewards of our environment.

Today I am excited to introduce you to wool dryer balls! Wool dryer balls are made from natural wool that can be thrown in your dryer to naturally soften your clothing as well as decrease drying time. This is just another simple way that using a natural alternative to chemicals (no more dryer sheets!) is not only environmentally friendly but also kind to your wallet. The dryer is one appliance that takes a lot of electricity, so I knew that if this product could help with this two fold purpose, it was worth the small investment (only $19.95 for a pack of 3). I have been pleasantly surprised to see it help reduce the drying time by at least 1/3 the normal time. I started with a load of towels in my experimenting (since they take so long to dry!), and yes, it was a success! My towels were softer and dried significantly faster than usual.

Wool dryer balls are safe for all laundry (including cloth diapers!), and will last for years to come. Check out the cute color selection and choose a three pack for best results.

Willow Store is offering 3 separate winners 1 set of dryer balls each today!

To Enter:

1. Head over to the Willow Store and check out the selection of wool dryer balls. Pick out your favorite – natural or assortment pack and come back and share in the comments. Share with us one tip you have learned for saving money while doing your laundry or housecleaning!

2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of The Willow Store on facebook or share about this giveaway on your own blog, facebook or twitter feed. Let us know in the comments below.

Giveaway Closed.

And the winners are…

Lisa Hurst
Amy Cook
Kelly Pool

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Q & A’s for Mission-Minded Families: IDENTITY

By on March 21, 2011 in faith & womanhood, news & giveaways

by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan.

What do Blog-comments, Grace, and Gone With the Wind have to do with your IDENTITY in Christ? Lindsay’s discussion for us this month focuses on IDENTITY. As I continue in my Q & A style format, I want to share with you my experiences and my heart (balancing raising 7 children while also being passionately involved in world missions).

Special Give-Away: At the end of this article is an opportunity to receive one of 10 FREE copies of Ann’s book, The Mission-Minded Child.

Q. LINDSAY @ PASSIONATE HOMEMAKING:

How do you guard against comparing yourself with others?

A. ANN @ MISSION-MINDED FAMILIES:

What is it about us, as women, that drives us to compare ourselves — often so critically and so harshly? Why do we think so much about what other people think? Why do we keep a record of our faults and shortcomings, or crave that public pat-on-the-back (even from total-strangers) for a sense of approval?

Let me give you an example: If you’re a regular Passionate Homemaking reader, did you happen to notice last month that my MARRIAGE post only received 11 comments? Considering the surrounding 10 posts, did you know that the average “comment-count” was 40, but my contribution received only 1/4 of that number? Comparing those 10 posts, my comments came in last place. Hmmmm . . . that’s depressing. Even the next-to-last-place post (in my secret comment-count competition) had over twice as many as mine. Wow . . . Maybe I should quit. Maybe my writing is boring. Maybe nobody likes me.

Now, more than likely, you never even noticed my comment-count; and even if you did, you probably didn’t care. But I do have to admit that it “bugged” me; and here’s my point: As women of God, we can’t live our lives by constantly comparing ourselves with others, or judging our worth by worldly standards. Comparison and self-criticism focus on the fear of men (or women), rather than the fear of God.

Q. LINDSAY @ PASSIONATE HOMEMAKING:

How do you properly understand God’s love for you and finding security in Christ?

A. ANN @ MISSION-MINDED FAMILIES:

In a nutshell, I believe the key is GRACE. God loves us SO much. Once we’ve surrendered our lives to Jesus Christ and received His salvation through His Cross and Resurrection, God adopts us into His family. He becomes our Father and calls us His daughters. And isn’t God amazing?! He’s an infinite Creator, with unlimited possibilities. He’s designed each of us to reflect His love and His glory, in a totally unique way. We’re not here to become better than others, or to push-and-shove for that “first-place” in God’s kingdom (like James and John in Mark 10:35-45). And we’re not to rely on our self-efforts. Instead, we’re simply to obey whatever God wants us to do (or “not” to do), relying on His strength and grace.

The Bible says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV).

God’s path for you is not going to be the same as His path for me; and His unique GRACE for you is not going to be the same as His GRACE for me. This past month, for me, was a biggie. God’s grace on my life included sending my husband to a dangerous area in BUDUDA, Uganda, where he preached to thousands of people, checked on hundreds of orphan children we’re responsible for, and narrowly missed a head-on African collision). God helped me when missing my “big kids” — including a college son 2,000 miles away, and a grown daughter in a serious relationship with an awesome 2nd generation missionary “kid” from Niger (that’s Sahara-desert-hot, predominantly Muslim, and one of the world’s poorest nations). God helped me to pray for our oldest son, who’s serving as a USMC 1st Lieutenant in a very hostile area in Afghanistan, and for our next-oldest son and newlywed daughter as they’ve been preaching in remote Hindu villages through PROJECT INDIA (in an area where believers are persecuted and average workers make only $2/day). That might sound tough (and I didn’t even share the month’s biggest challenge). But God empowers me, daily, with His continual amazing grace.

God gives each of us His identity in Him. We’re not to compare ourselves with others, and we’re not to compare our grace, or our family, or our husband, or our kids, or our calling, with others.

Q. LINDSAY @ PASSIONATE HOMEMAKING:

Can you tell us about your identity in Christ, and how you know God’s mission for your life?

A. ANN @ MISSION-MINDED FAMILIES:

We’re not to be known by what we “do” but by who we “are” in Christ, by His grace. We’re all called to simply walk with God, and to live our lives with integrity before Him. As we walk with God, He may give us assignments along the way, but those job-descriptions are not who we are. Who we are is based on our relationship with Him. We’re God’s children, His daughters, and a vital part of His family.

I would like to end with a vivid and compelling “picture” I saw (in my mind) during a time of prayer about two weeks ago. It relates to the urgent need for world missions, helping orphans, and God’s unique call on my life . . . and a dramatic scene from Gone With the Wind.

Recently, a lady in our church had a dream, in which she was walking through a beautiful mansion. As she went through some of the rooms, she she felt left out and unneeded. But finally, she found a particular room she loved. At last, she felt “at home” in the mansion; and soon, this woman was making friends and given a specific job to do, that was perfect for her.

Our pastor recently related this woman’s dream in a sermon. He believed this mansion represented the Kingdom of God, and the different “rooms” represented various churches and congregations. Just as this woman had found her “place in the house” (finding a church family and a place of ministry where she could thrive) our pastor encouraged us to seek God for His purpose for our lives.

Using this example, I spent some time in prayer, asking the Lord to show me, more specifically than ever, my specific place and purpose in His Kingdom. As I was walking on a wooded trail surrounding our home, I felt like I saw a picture in my mind. I too was in a mansion, similar to the opening scenes of Scarlett O’Hara’s home, “Tara,” from Gone With the Wind. Then, in my thoughts, I felt led to go downstairs . . . to a massive basement. As I looked over the “room” (which suddenly appeared to be outdoors), I was reminded of another scene from Gone With the Wind, when Scarlett is searching for the doctor to come help with her friend Melanie’s birth. In the movie, Scarlett walks through a graphic Civil War scene, where many wounded soldiers are lying in row-after-row on the ground, moaning for help. As the imagery is captured on film, the camera pans to a broader-and-broader viewpoint, as the intense scope of the Civil War’s casualties are revealed. At last, when Scarlett finds the frazzled doctor and begs him to come help, he responds, “Are you crazy? I can’t leave these men for a baby! They’re dying . . . bleeding to death in front of my eyes, no chlorophyll, no bandages, nothing to even ease their pain!”

In my picture, I saw a “room” filled with people. As my view expanded, I saw a massive open-air crowd, of all ages. It included multitudes of faces, from all nationalities . . . and many crying children. The faces extended on-and-on, farther than I could even imagine. I knew they represented people from around the world who needed to hear about Jesus, and orphans who needed to be rescued, and SOULS. And just like that lone doctor in Gone With the Wind, there was hardly ANYONE working in this “room.” People were dying everywhere, and the need was beyond anything I had ever seen. As I prayed, I simply felt the Lord say to my heart, “Ann, you and Jon are called to THIS room . . . but you’re also called to go to other rooms in my house, to get others to come help. The need is great, and there aren’t enough workers. Go to mothers, families, homeschoolers, and churches . . . but don’t get distracted in the other rooms.”

This image is very raw right now in my emotions. This is the first time I’ve shared it publicly, or written it down, but I felt it fit with this month’s theme about identity. “Missions” is our family’s place in God’s Kingdom. We’ve seen desperate needs (even the past few weeks in Africa and India). We know we’re called to reach the lost and to rescue orphans . . . and also, to recruit others.

This week, I want to do a drawing for 10 FREE copies of my book, The Mission-Minded Child – Raising a New Generation to Fulfill God’s Purpose. To be entered in the drawing, go to 100 mission-mottos and pick one motto or quote. For a 2nd or 3rd entry, link to this post (on your blog, facebook, and/or twitter), and mention each in a separate comment.

And please do think and pray about this need in the “basement.”
It’s real.

And you could help.

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Ready, Set, Go Kit Giveaway

By on March 5, 2011 in news & giveaways

Ready Set Go Kits was founded by Amy Sandoz in 2009 in an effort to help busy families prepare for emergencies quickly and easily by offering ready-made emergency kits and free disaster planning templates for your home, car, kids, pets, school and office.  Amy is from Portland, OR and passionate about helping families wisely prepare for emergencies in a simple manner after being exposed to this need through volunteering with the American Red Cross. The Children’s Emergency Kit contains enough supplies to get your child through the first 72 hours following a disaster as safely and comfortably as possible.

The Children’s Emergency Kit contains food, water, flashlights, blanket, poncho, first aid kit, hygiene kit and special toys to keep your child entertained during the stressful time following a disaster.  All the items are packed in a child size backpack.  The retail value of this kit is $79.00 but Ready Set Go Kits offers it for $59.99 – making thiskit a cost-effective and fast way to get your child prepared for emergencies.

Today, Ready Set Go Kits is offering the Children’s Emergency Kits (valued at $59.95) to one of our readers!

To Enter:

1. Visit Ready Set Go Kits and check out the various kits offered. Leave a comment below sharing why you would like to win this kit.

2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of Ready Set Go Kits on facebook. Let us know in a second comment below.

Giveaway Closed.

And the winner is….Laura (altoonamutal..@…)

Congrats! And thanks for everyone who entered!

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February at Our Home

By on March 2, 2011 in news & giveaways

Painting, decorating, housewarming party, praying for a renter for our condo, enjoying some snow, and more has filled our lives this month. It has been a true joy to make our new home more our own with some lovely new paint, furniture, and pictures on the walls. I stepped out in faith and painted our family room gray with red accents and we love it! I painted our fireplace and took down all the random assortment of blinds and curtains that were left from the previous owner. It feels so much more open and clean now. I’ll have to give you a tour soon.

We have been blessed with a wonderful assortment of furniture that makes it easy to comfortably sit a good number of people. We hosted a successful open house inviting all our neighbors, co-workers, and other church friends and had a blast. Over 100 people stepped through our doors within a 4 hour period. We feel so much more settled into this Portland life and excited to invest more in our community. This city needs Jesus and we want to be a light where God has placed us.

We reached 18 weeks into my pregnancy with #3 this week! So far it has been smooth and peaceful. Pregnancy treats me well. I was tempted to find out the gender of this little one, but my husband swayed me otherwise once again (all three will be a surprise for us now!). There is nothing like that expectation in birth to see what kind of blessing the Lord has specially packaged for us.

My little man, Titus, turns two this week, and what a joy that is to behold. It is a precious season of life, and yet one that is really draining with it being chalked full of necessary training, disciplining, and discipling. Praying for grace to let go of my idols of desires for control and peace in our home, when making the nurturing of their hearts my priority and mission at present. God is granting grace to let go of my schedule and to-do’s and see their hearts as the priority. Now is the time when they are tender and need to be shaped so they see their desperate need for the Savior. Thankful for resources like the gospel, the book of Proverbs, Gospel Centered Families, Gospel Powered Parenting, and Shepherding a Child’s Heart during this season.

Philippines!

I cannot believe my teenage dream of going to the Philippines is coming true, but it appears that God has opened up the doors. I was honored to be invited to participate on a trip with Compassion Bloggers to see the ministry and work of Compassion International first hand and share of my experiences here. I am so thrilled to go this coming May and learn what God is doing in this beautiful country. And guess what, my hubby gets to go too! Due to my pregnancy, my husband gets to accompany me to offer support and help for my prego body.

February Reading

The Mom Walk by Sally Clarkson is a beautiful challenging and inspiring read for any mother. Are you needing fresh inspiration and encouragement in the journey? How do you stay close to Jesus in the walk? You will find a wealth of life experience, stories, and wisdom from my all time favorite writer on the topic of godly motherhood here in the Mom Walk.

March Theme at Passionate Homemaking: Identity

We had a lively February theme on marriage that was full of great discussion. For March, we are excited to launch a series on Identity - covering topics such as dealing with comparison, criticism, your identity in Christ, becoming God’s true woman, strengthening your soul, naturally battling depression and fear, etc. Have a particular question on this topic you would like to see discussed? Let us know!

Bless you all!

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NaturoKits Giveaway!

By on February 5, 2011 in news & giveaways

NaturoKits was founded in 2009 by two moms and licensed naturopathic physicians, Julie and Padeen, who are passionate about helping moms and dads meet the health needs of their family naturally with simple first aid tools. They have carefully designed an innovative first aid kit, the Basic First Aid NaturoKit, in a perfect traveling pack filled with natural first aid remedies which provides parents with the resources and confidence to handle common accidents and inquiries.

When several friends were raving about this kit to me on multiple occasions, I knew I just had to check them out. Low and behold I discovered that NaturoKits was based here in Portland, OR and all the tinctures are compiled from herbs and supplies grown and developed locally. Their Basic First Aid NaturoKit is extremely useful. It is perfect for families seeking to meet the health needs of their families in a natural, healthy, eco-concious manner. It includes nine homeopathic, herbal, and other naturopathic remedies which address over 40 first aid situations (burns, bites, cuts, food poisoning, allergic reactions, indigestion, hives, sunburn, anxiety, bruising, etc.), plus complete, clear instructions on use, in a compact, canvas bag. An alphabetical list of conditions is also included which makes it quick and easy to reference when you’re in a hurry. This kit is the perfect companion for your upcoming summer adventures in addition to whenever you might be exposed to problems on the go. For a full complete list of the health issues treatable with this kit, visit NaturoKits. Check out the testimonials as well for more creative solutions.

Today, we are excited to offer one of the Basic First Aid NaturoKits (a value of $68) to one of our readers!

To Enter:

1. Check out the list of items included in the Basic First Aid Kit. Add a comment below and share which remedy you would find the most intriguing and useful for your family.
2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of NaturoKits on facebook. Let us know in a second comment below.

Giveaway Closed.

And the Winner Is…

BECKY ! beckynoelross@…

If you are not selected as the winner, take note that NaturoKits is offering Passionate Homemaking readers a 10% discount off your order. Enter: DCPASSION at checkout. Expires 2/28/11.

Thank you to NaturoKits for sponsoring this giveaway!

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January at Our Home

By on February 4, 2011 in news & giveaways

It’s been an exciting month of settling in, getting used to a new city, and adjusting to a new routine at our home. The Lord has been gracious every step of the way. I have made the error of turning the wrong direction on a one way street (and enjoyed a nice pregnant mommy cry in response). We found having a lock on the kids bedroom door was not a good idea when Titus locked himself in (thankful for the locksmith who rescued him without a charge!). I have discovered that consignment shops in the city are ridiculously priced (who wants to pay $12 for a used shirt?). And that you have to go to the outskirts to find good deals on pretty much everything.

We did find an awesome co-op from which we can purchase everything from local milk, to meat, to produce all in one stop – which is a huge blessing! We also discovered it is a 15 minute walk to church and the library, and we have a school playground practically in our backyard. The people we have met have been so welcoming, loving, and smiling. We also learned that it is possible to only have our garbage picked up once a month (you can recycle and compost practically anything in this city – check out Far West Fibers!). Now, does anyone have tips for composting in your back yard? God is good all the time!

1000 Gifts

I am picking up where I left off on my thankfulness list, as I didn’t include any last month, but I am still making my way towards completing my list of 1000 everyday gifts thanks to the inspiration of Ann Voskamp. This has been a transforming exercise and I highly recommend it! Has help transform my perspective in seeing each mundane moment as truly a gift.

#264 – A new home dedicated for hospitality
#265- Ty is rescued from bedroom for free
#268 – The gracious welcome from new neighbors – including dinner
#269 – An easy 5 minute trip to church
#270 – A discarded item is sold for a profit
#271 – An hour nap on a couch
#274- Being able to continue with my midwife – she is willing to make the extra trip! Yippee!
#277- Delicious filtered water
#278 – Fire oven pizza while dating my husband
#279 – All the boxes unpacked
#280 – Three mouths enjoying a juicy grapefruit
#289 – Walking a mile in heels and my feed didn’t fall off
#290 – A tummy beginning to pooch with new life
#291 – Making a new friend a library storytime
#292 – Cream soup – a favorite during this pregnancy!

To be continued…

January Reading

Ruth, A Portrait: The story of Ruth Belle Graham by Patricia Cornwell. I am so thankful for the list of wonderful biography recommendations from you all, and though I had read many of them already, this one stood out to me. It has been such a wonderfully refreshing and enjoyable read about such a courageous woman who was willing to sacrifice so much for the ministry God called her husband too. She was a beautiful and humble woman who did not like the spotlight and would sit somewhere hidden among the crowd rather than center stage. Highly recommend!

February Theme: Strengthening Your Marriage

We are excited to launch our new theme for the month of February here at Passionate Homemaking on the topic of building and strengthening your marriage. We’ll be chatting a bit about intimacy, date nights, special goodies for your man, and more. Do you have a topic idea for us? Please share.

May God richly bless you and yours!

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And A New Year Begins with Overflowing Goodness

By on January 10, 2011 in news & giveaways

Our new abode

Change, transition, emotions, and lots of blessings. That would described this past month at our home. We moved into our own sweet little home on December 30th and have been gradually making the transition of unpacking, cleaning, and making it our home. It has been a sweet time. We have had a generous crowd of friends and family assisting us in the transition, making it such a peaceful event. We now have a yard, patio, and even a hot tub (it came with the house of course, but who would refuse?) all on a quiet little cul-da-sac.We really believe God granted us this larger home so we could be purposeful and strategic in extending hospitality, and what a joy it has been to have our home overflowing with guests over the last few weeks.

So I have been spending my time during this blogging break simply getting my life in order, planning and setting goals for the new year, and getting the supplies necessary to maintain our new abode. Yes, I seriously needed a mop system! Never had hard wood floors to clean. The community in our neighborhood has also been a blessing. We met 5-6 of our neighbors the first day we moved in as they came over and welcomed us, and one family even brought us a meal. I was overwhelmed! Living in the city is such a contrast to a condo development. We anticipate great things as we begin to be able to reach out to our neighbors, co-workers, and others in this new season.

Announcing our new little one to our families over Christmas

We also discovered that a new little life has been forming in my womb over the last 10 weeks. We are thrilled to announce that Edmonds baby #3 is coming in August 2011! I am feeling very well, just experiencing normal tiredness, and wild emotions. It is a sweet time of life to be able to enjoy the blessings of new life.

Here at Passionate Homemaking, we will be having a focused theme for each month of this year – one that will help inspire and encourage you in your homemaking, womanhood, walk with the Lord, and relationships with others.  Our January focus is on simplifying, organization, and goal setting for the new year. February will bring lots of ideas for helping strengthen your marriage, and so much more. I am excited to see all that God will do in and through our team of writers.

We covet your prayers as we seek to be faithful stewards of our time, balancing our priorities, and seeking first the Kingdom!

To God be the glory!

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Herbal Nurturing eBook Giveaway!

By on January 1, 2011 in health & nutrition, news & giveaways

Do you desire to learn how to make natural remedies from home for everyday health issues? Michele at Frugal Granola has been such a wonderful contributor here at Passionate Homemaking sharing some of her wisdom on living naturally on a budget. She recently released an ebook  called Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing and Learning Guide.

It is a simple, 44-page book from a like-minded mother, in a readable, easy to understand format, that walks you through preparing basic herbal remedies for you and your family, including natural cold/flu solutions, PMS, headaches, sunburns, postpartum issues, stomach aches, and so much more with over 30 different recipes and tips.

Michele also includes a wealth of creative ideas for learning at home so that you can teach your children while preparing these remedies. Herbal Nurturing also has a detailed index that will help guide you with solutions for various symptoms.

Overall, this ebook is a very helpful guide and introduction to herbal healing from your own kitchen with a few basic supplies. You will become more proficient in understanding and addressing the various health symptoms in your home and be able to address them naturally without rushing to the doctor with simply salves, teas, and syrups.

Michele has offered 5 copies of her Herbal Nurturing ebook (value of $8.95) to our readers!

To Enter:

1. Check out the table of contents for Herbal Nurturing and tell us what recipe intrigues you most and why in a comment below.

2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of Frugal Granola on Facebook.

Giveaway Closed.

And the winners are…

Melanie Hodges – melliehodges@…
Andrea Haddon – andreahaddon@…
Jennifer – 6whitneys@…
Darlene – umstetter@…
Jessica Brammer – Junethird20..@…

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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers Giveaway!

By on December 28, 2010 in news & giveaways

Forty years ago the Lord called Cliff Dudley into the Christian publishing field; upon his death some 20 years ago, He called Cliff’s son Tim into this same field. Tim Dudley has served as president for New Leaf Publishing Group (NLPG) for the past 20 years. Through the power of the printed page, NLPG’s mission is to win the lost to Christ and to bring balance to the body of Christ. Ink on paper to change eternity forever… that is our cause, this is their desire. NLPG offers a wealth of resources on Christian living, theology, homeschooling, creation science, classics, and so much more.

New Leaf Publishing Group offers one unique four-book series titled, Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers. This series discusses topics such as The Gospel, The Mission, The Scripture and The Trinity. The most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in this series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. In simple and precise language, God-centered theology is promoted, giving children a firm foundation in God’s timeless truth.

We simply love using this series of books with our little ones. They are solid doctrinally, simple, creative, and enjoyable to the eye, and in a cute small format. It is never too early to start teaching your children the value and beauty of the gospel. This set would make a great gift to any family with little ones!

New Leaf Publishing has offered one complete set of the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers to one of our readers plus one copy of each title to four different winners!

To Enter:

1. Leave a comment below and share why you would like to receive this set and how you would use them in your home.

2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of New Leaf Publishing on facebook and let us know in a second comment.

Giveaway Closed.

And the winner is…

Grand prize winner (a complete set of the books): Kristen S. -  kpolywog@….

Runner ups…receiving 1 book from the set:

Jenny (cwjdbeak@…)
Amy S. (gottabelooney@…)
Penny (wilmoregirls@…)
Jessica (steveandjessica@…)

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