January 29, 2008 at 5:06 pm (Blogging, Blogs I read)
January 28, 2008 at 7:49 am (Blogging, Children, Church)
As promised it’s giveaway day here at Home But Not Alone, welcome to my blog if you are visiting for the first time, you are most welcome to Northern Ireland.To-day I am beginning a series of reviews of Christian based games.
Mustard Seed Games produce high quality Bible-based games and resources that are historically and biblically accurate and great fun. Their games can be enjoyed by adults, families and all working with children and young people. They are also suitable for those with Special Needs and who have English as a second language.
SO HOW CAN I WIN ONE OF THESE GAMES?
It’s easy to enter, all you need to do is click over to Mustard Seed Games and decide which of their games you would choose if you were to win.Come back here and leave a comment on this post letting me know which game you would prefer.CAN I ONLY ENTER ONCE?
No you can enter twice – you need to follow the instructions above, then post about this giveaway on your blog with a link to me, leave a separate comment below with a link to your blog post mentioning this give-away and you’ve doubled your chances!
This giveaway is open to anyone regardless of where you live. You can enter no matter who or where you are as long as you don’t live in my house
I will be giving away more products from Mustard Seed Games over the next few weeks so be sure to call back.I’ll choose a winner on Saturday 2nd February at whatever time I get out of bed
Have fun.
Mummymac.
January 27, 2008 at 10:35 pm (Uncategorized)
If your mad eager enough to be following my cousins expedition, you’ll want to check out his latest post with photos.
I don’t think I mentioned to cousin Richard that I was looking for a new Sunday dress but apparently he has found one for me anyway – check out the JPG at the end of this post. Perhaps especially the shoes
You know what they say – You can choose your friends……….
Best Wishes for a safe trip home guys.
Mummymac
January 26, 2008 at 8:49 pm (Children, Church)
As promised I’m posting my first review of the games by Mustard Seed Games. They produce high quality Bible-based games and resources for everyone, 3 to 93 years!
Aspects is a Bible card game which opens up Aspects of God’s character by likening Him to things and people that lie within our range of experience.
Like the other games produced by Mustard Seed games it comes in a sturdy storage box. Full instructions are given for each pack and the photographs and Bible verses have been carefully chosen.
After the introductory activity which involves matching the picture cards with the verse cards to discuss why God is like each picture and explaining that the Bible verses prove this, the Aspects game incorporates a range of 6 games in 1. The games are known as follows:
Pairspects which involves matching cards,
Aspects Three which requires a player to gather cards of like groups,
Biblespecs which calls for the players to look up Bible passages,
Matchspects a great game for the younger players based on snap but involving players explaining how the card relates to God before claiming their win!
Quaspects gets the players eliminating cards in as few moves as possible to work out the identity of their opponents card.
Aspectivity involves some activity and here the idea is to act out different aspects of God’s character while others guess the characteristic.
The rules for all the games come with the pack and are clearly printed and easy to follow. Guidelines are given as to which age group each game is for but the great thing about this game is there is a game which all ages can play. Our children’s ages are 3, 5 and 7 and we have all taken part.
As a family we are thankful for the opportunity to review this game and plan to keep playing, with very few Bible based games available these are a must for parents who want to introduce Biblical truths into their play.
Being so compact these games could be played while travelling, car, train or bus – we will definitely be packing them up for our camping trips! Ideal as a gift, for use in your church group or for introducing the local kids to Christian principles through play.
As part of the Mustard Seed range they have also produced an Aspects Resource Book which has many additional activities and resources for use with the game. Again this book is an added asset for use with family learning, schools or Church groups.
If you would like the opportunity of winning one of these games be sure to check back over the next few weeks as the good people behind Mustard Seed Games have agreed to give a few away to my readers.
The first giveaway commences on Monday.
Have a good Lord’s Day.
Mummymac.
January 25, 2008 at 8:00 am (Blogging, Recipes)
Can I just say that is how we spell favourite here and for all those dropping by from Pensive’s blog or Rebecca’s blog, you are most welcome.
The theme for this months recipe round-up is Snackalicious Super Dishes and is being hosted by Pensive who has combined the whole thing with a cook-book giveaway over at her blog. Be sure to check out all the other dishes being served up in the name of good blogging.
As you can see this is the one I make if I need to impress Daddymac…..
A really hand recipe as you just throw it all in the bowl and then throw it in the oven!
Oven-Baked Barbecue Chilli
2lb (900gm) lean stewing beef in cubes
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
2 cans (420g each) red kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 cans (420g each) chopped tomatoes, undrained
225ml (8fl oz) passata
175ml (6floz) barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot or mild chilli powder
Cheddar cheese, soured cream and sliced spring onions, to serve (optional)
Prehead oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Trim and discard any visible fat from meat, cut meant into 1cm cubes and place in ovenproof bowl. Press garlic over meat, coarsely chop onions and dice green peppers. Add onions, green peppers, beans, tomatoes, passata, barbecue sauce, vinegar and chilli powder to baking bowl; mix well.
Cover bowl and bake about 2 1/2 hours or until mean is tender; stirring twice during cooking time. Serve with toppings if desired. Serves 8-12
I normally double up this recipe and freeze the leftovers
Let me know if you try it.
Mummymac.
While you’re here be sure to read this post about a giveaway I’m hosting here on Monday.
January 24, 2008 at 9:28 pm (Blogging)
Crystal over at Biblical Womanhood is hosting a giveaway for Gift Certificates to the value of $100 for Vision forum, it’s certainly worth clicking over to Crystal’s blog to enter, they’ve got such a variety of products in their store. (You need to scroll down to find the giveaway).
Mummymac.
January 24, 2008 at 6:28 pm (Children, Church, Personal)
Mustard Seed Games produce high quality Bible-based games and resources that are historically and biblically accurate and great fun. Their games can be enjoyed by adults, families and all working with children and young people. They are also suitable for those with Special Needs and who have English as a second language.
My family have been playing the games as listed at the Mustard Seed site for a few weeks now and we are very impressed with not only finding Christian based games but also the high quality and variety of games they produce.
As parents we are exhorted to bring up our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord (Eph 6v4), surely the principal way of doing this is to teach them from scriptures.
As a family we love to play games but have certainly found few games available for Christian families which can help bring Biblical truths into our play.
I’m planning to publish a review of their games here at Home But Not Alone over the next few months and give readers the opportunity to win some of these games to use with their own families.
The first review and giveaway will be published on Monday (DV) so be sure to call back then to find out how to win.
January 24, 2008 at 11:05 am (Church)
January 23, 2008 at 4:29 pm (Church, Thought for Today, Uncategorized)
January 16, 2008 at 9:16 am (Church, Thought for Today)
I’ve just finished reading Following the Shepherd by Peter Jeffrey, it’s an excellent little guide through Psalm 23. It has helped to show me the importance of meditating on the Psalms.
Our Pastor has been encouraging us to meditate on a different Psalm each week in preparation for our time of prayer on Wednesday nights.
PSALM 3
3:1 A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.
2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah
3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
4 ¶ I cried to the LORD with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah
5 I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.
7 Arise, O LORD; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah
(Fellow church members – don’t forget the new start time for the Prayer Meeting!)
Mummymac
