Holiday Gift Corner: Book Review and Giveaway- The NIV Bible for Teen Girls

I enjoyed the opportunity to review "The NIV Bible for Teen Girls". 

This is a Study Bible is designed specifically for girls ages 13 to 18  to help them grow in faith, hope, and love. I was immediately drawn to the front cover's beautiful and eye-catching feminine design in this sturdy, hardcover edition. 

I feel this is an invaluable resource for teen girls in the best-selling New International Version of the Bible.  It includes several wonderful features just for teen girls:

*Daily devotional readings by popular Christian female authors including Bethany Hamilton (the Soul Surfer), Annie Downs, Christine Caine, Nicole Weider, Bekah Hamrick Martin and Denise Van Eck 

* A concordance section for help in finding verses.

 * Highlighted Promises of God as verses worth remembering

My favorite among the special features is the section for character profiles of women in the Bible. Many of the character profiles I learned as a teen girl myself are included in this Study Bible. It was through learning about these women that I began as a young woman to look to so many of these women as role models as I laid out plans for my future as an adult woman. I feel in this day and age we are living in, that this kind of guidance through example is needed more than it has ever been, and this Study Bible has it all located in one place.

 Another of my favorite features of this Study Bible is that it offers teen girls smart advice, challenging insights and open discussions about the realities of life.

For more information on "The NIV Bible for Teen Girls", you can visit the Official Website here.

Giveaway:
One of you will win "The NIV Bible for Teen Girls", valued at $29.99. To enter, please leave a comment below to let me know if there is a teenage young woman in your life that who you would like to share this Study Bible with if you win. Giveaway closes Sunday, November 1 at 8:00 pm EST. Open to US and Canada residents only. 

If you are not able to leave a comment on this blog post, please e-mail me at angelaskitchen@rocketmail.com with "Giveaway Entry" in the subject line and that will count as your entry.

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

Holiday Corner: Family-Friendly DVD Review & Giveaway- Galaxy Buck: Mission to Sector 9

I am reviewing a DVD that I am excited as an aunt to share with my young nieces and nephews along with other beloved young children in my life, from the creator of the "VeggieTales" series, Phil Vischer. 

"Galaxy Buck: Mission to Sector 9" is 40 minutes in length and shares a powerful message for viewers young and old. I think it makes a great gift for children this holiday season.

Here is the official trailer that gives both a fun and  powerful glimpse into this wonderful DVD: 

I love the lesson it teaches about faith and that "doing big things for God" is not necessarily what God wants for all of us.  Buck wants to do "big things" for God because he believes he needs to do something big so his “life will matter". Instead, he learns that God wants us to follow His will, whatever that may be and whether it is seen as something big or small in the world's eyes, it is following His will. 

I think the space theme is fun and appealing for kids and I love the fun "space humor" for grown-ups, with fun nods to "Star Wars" and "Star Trek". 

You can find out more information about this DVD by going to the website here. 

Giveaway:

One of you will win your own "Galaxy Buck: Mission to Sector 9" DVD (ARV $14.99).  To enter, leave a comment below and let me know you would like to win this DVD. Giveaway closes Friday, October 23 at noon EST. 

If you are not able to leave a comment on this blog post, please e-mail me at angelaskitchen@rocketmail.com with "Giveaway Entry" in the subject line and that will count as your entry.

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

It's Fall Y'all! Caramel Apple Cake

It's Fall, Y'all! I'm enjoying lots of fall baking and new this year to my recipe box is a caramel apple cake topped with caramel drizzle. I use my homemade sea salt caramel  sauce in this recipe. 
  

 I use my homemade sea salt caramel  sauce in this recipe. You can find  the recipe here.

I wish you and yours a Happy Fall season full of love and warm memories.

 Caramel Apple Cake  

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 
1/2 cup sea salt caramel sauce (homemade or jarred)

1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 small apple OR 1/2 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped

3/4 cup buttermilk

Optional drizzle: 2 tbsp. sea salt caramel sauce

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray and flour an 8 x 8 square cake pans and set aside. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In second large bowl, beat brown sugar and oil together with electric mixer until well combined. Add applesauce, caramel sauce and vanilla, beating for 30 seconds between each addition. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Add chopped apples, and beat until slightly combined. Add flour mixture in three parts, beating after each addition. Add buttermilk and beat until well combined. Pour batter into cake pan and bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean. Set aside to let cool for 10 minutes, then gently loosen cakes and turn out onto a cooking rack; set aside to let cool completely. If                                         desired, drizzle top of cake with caramel sauce. Enjoy!