Eraselet Review & Giveaway, 4/15, US

Review & Giveaway

Eraselet
Eraselets are awesome! Everyone in our social network including ourselves and our kids think that these are such an amazing invention. Eraselets are the new must have accessory. Not only are they super for kids - adults can wear/use these too. Our kids change their colour to match their outfit (or not) and I have my "wild" Eraselet on at all times (Kim, the owner,  sent me a special Eraselet to represent my "wild" side - A tiger--Thanks Kim--I will treasu)

What is an Eraselet, you ask? Well, it's a bracelet that erases. They are convenient, fun, and practical. They come in various colours, and styles. They work very well, just as well as any other eraser I've used. So now, why would I go and buy an eraser I have to look for? I wouldn't, because I have an Eraselet.

The Eraselet was invented by Bryan Ricci after his 3 daughters kept loosing their erasers. Eraselets are a fun, fashionable and functional school supply that give kids a new way to keep up with their erasers. Eraselets are made in the USA and give 10% of their net proceeds to Erase World Hunger, a non-profit started by Brian & Kimberly Ricci to help feed orphans around the world.

Eraselet Fun Facts

• They are made in the United States 
• Eraselets can be custom made (would make a great item for fundraisers, business promo's, and even birthday party treats)
• Free Shipping - That itself is amazing - Everyone loves free shipping
• 10% of Eraselets net profits go to help Erace World Hunger
• You can find Eraselets various Dollar General Market Stores for only $1
• Lifeway Christian Stores carry Scripture Eraselets in packs of 6                             

Naner Bananer is on Facebook! Add her as a friend, you won't regret it! She keeps everyone up to speed on what's going on at Eraselet HQ!

You can also "Like" Eraselet on Facebook - to be even more on top of the wonderful work this company does!

Let's help this awesome company Get On The Shelf at Walmart - Vote for them HERE

Please take the time to visit Erase World Hunger and see what these good people are doing for the world. I truly appreciate that they are doing this, and I am sure you will too!

Check out some awesome interviews with the Ricci's:

• Living Best Life Interview with the Ricci's - This is a heart warming story, hearing from the whole family. Bryan tells his story and how he wound up homeless at the age of 15. 
• News Channel 5 talks to Bryan at about how hope could help erase homelessness.
• These are truly amazing people. They are mentors, and absolutely inspiring. I wish them nothing but the best in the years to come. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful family. 

Can't wait to stock up on your own Eraselets for your kids, fundraisers, or parties? Visit the Eraselet website and get your order in today! They start at only $1 each with a minimum order of 3 Eraselets and FREE shipping.

The beautiful Ricci Family - The creators of Eraselet

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(I received the products mentioned above for free from Eraselet to use to write my review of this product. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers)

Would you like to win your own retail package of Eraselets? Thanks to Kim & Bryan Ricci, the owners of Eraselet, we are giving away one retail package of your choice.  Enter on the Rafflecopter below!  Good luck!!!

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Classic Reading for Kids 2012 - bonus days!

 

I have a bookfair starting today and need to take a couple days off for set up and working with the teachers and parents to get it going. So, I'm going to take Thursday/Friday off and do my last days review & giveaway tomorrow. Hope ya don't mind.

Thursday/Friday only, I am offering 25 FREE points in the Classic Reading 4 Kids Pack of Books.  There are a few rules though:

• you MUST follow this blog on Linky Followers (on the sidebar)
• you MUST do the mandatory entries or the FREEBIE entry won't open up for you.
• The daily question is going to be closed off. But you do need to TWEET out the giveaway as a mandatory entry in order to access the FREEBIE entry.

Note: the FREEBIE question is listed as : Leave A Blog Post Comment - it's a simple comment not much work other than to type a sentence or two. =D

Click on the GREEN button to enter:

Giveaway for Christmas Week!

I wanted to do a special giveaway for Christmas Week. During this week (or month) we celebrate the GIFT of a Savior, God's Son Jesus. I have 3 special giveaways & 3 winners coming up @ 10 pm on New Years Day!

 

Rafflecopter #1 is for the Truth & Dare Books. Click here for the review. I have a copy of each to give away and will draw for 2 winners. The first person will choose the one they want and the 2nd person will have the option to accept or decline the other one. (and so on). Note: I have 2 copies of the book for Girls so if both winners want that we'll make it work. Thanks!

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Rafflecopter #2 is for a copy of the Common English Bible. Click here for this review (it's the first one). This bible is perfect for anyone 8+. It's great for reluntant readers, new Christians, etc.

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Families Building Character Together - 7 Miles to Freedom Review/Giveaway

 

Note: this is a repost from my old blog w/ some new additions. The story is a good one & important as it teaches about honesty, diligence and perseverance. This would be a great book to have in any home, library or school classroom.

Seven Miles to Freedom

by Janet Halfmann

Illustrated by Duane Smith

ISBN: 9781600602320

Growing up a slave in South Carolina, Robert Smalls always dreamed of the moment freedom would be within his grasp.  Now that moment was here.

Robert stood proudly at the Planter's wheel.  Only 7 miles of water lay between the ship and the chance of freedom in Union territory.  With precision and amazing courage, he navigated past the Confederate forts in the harbor and steered the ship toward the safety of the Union fleet.  Just one miscalculation would be deadly, but for Robert, his family and his crew mates, the risk was worth taking.

The Imagination Station, Series Review (Bks 1-6) & Giveaway

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The Imagination Station, Bks 1-6
by Marianne Hering & Paul McCusker
Published by Tyndale Publishing
Age 7-11, 96 pages each
$4.99 each book on Amazon.com

Join cousins Patrick and Beth in the Imagination Station and travel through history. Sail with Viking explorers! Meet a Roman emperor! The key to adventure lies within your imagination. (for ages 7 and up)

This fun series of books for kids 7-11 takes your kids on the adventure of a lifetime. This new series combines a mystery, a quest and many great historical events (so your kid's will learn something too) into a fast paced, fun series that your kids will love.

A mini review of all 6 books (or My Thoughts):
While visiting Whit's Soda Shoppe, the cousins find a mysterious, old letter in Imagination Station asking for a Viking sunstone; if the sunstone isn't found then someone named Albert will be imprisoned.

I wasn't to sure what to think of this series since it was a chapter book series for early readers. Children who are somewhat comfortable with reading on their own shouldn't have any trouble reading and understanding the books. The illustrations and imagery in the book are eye catching and very well rendered. This series is also a great Read-Aloud series for the family. The books are full of discussion topics and you'll find questions, puzzles and more in the books and online @ TheImaginationStation.com . I'm going to break each book down with a basic description of what they're about:

Bk 1: Voyage with the Vikings
The first book opens with cousins Beth and Patrick traveling back in time to Greenland circa 1000 to find a Viking sunstone! Beth and Patrick meet the Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson, and locate the sunstone.but when they return to the Soda Shoppe another note is waiting for them requesting a silver goblet.

Bk 2: Attack at the Arena
Patrick and Beth learn that Mr. Whittaker’s fancy ring can be seen inside the Imagination Station but not outside of the machine. A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup that belongs to a monk. If found, the cup could keep the mysterious Albert out of prison.

At the Roman Colosseum, Emperor Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle in celebration of a war victory. Beth attends the event as the emperor’s slave; Patrick attends as a monk’s apprentice but is taken prisoner and sent to fight in the arena.

During their adventure, the cousins meet Telemachus (a true historical figure), a monk who believes that fighting is wrong. Telemachus is willing to risk everything—even his life—to stop the killing. When the cousins return with the cup, they find that a third letter has been sent with more information about Albert’s fate.
 
Bk 3: Peril in the Palace
The place? - China in 1271. The quest? - the golden tablet of Kublai Khan. The problem? - just about everything!

Patrick and Beth are kidnapped by Mongol warriors. Only the friendship of fellow traveler Marco Polo saves them from harm. They are brought to the Mongol palace where the Kublai Khan dislikes both their gifts and their message about Christianity. The tension grows when the Mongol magicians challenge the cousins to a spiritual power showdown. As war breaks out, Beth and Patrick are locked in a secret room to prevent their escape.

How do the cousins get the golden tablet they needs to save Mr. Whittaker's friend Albert? How do they escape the city and find the Imagination Station? Brave the perilous palace and find out!



Bk 4: Revenge of the Red Knight
Patrick and Beth find themselves as guests in a beautiful castle in 15th century England. Through a series of events, the steward of Lord Darkthorn's castle finds the cousins with three artifacts collected in their previous adventures: the stone, the cup, and the golden tablet. They are accused of being thieves and locked in jail. Beth escapes and discovers the identity of the real thief, leading to a jousting contest with a surprising outcome.
Set during the War of the Roses in England, Revenge of the Red Knight will teach readers about the Crusades, the integrity of knights and the vows they took, and why men would choose to risk their lives to fight for Christianity.

Bk 5: Showdown with the Shepherd
Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the 10th century B.C., where their goal is to get back the ring Hugh stole and return it to him in 1450s England where he belongs. But troubles await them as soon as they step out of the Imagination Station-first they meet an angry bear and then later they meet an angry giant! Join the cousins as they learn that having a giant faith is more important than having a giant on your side.

  and finally, (So far, I think this one is my favorite):

Bk 6: Problems in Plymouth

Patrick and Beth's next adventure leads them to Plymouth Plantation in 1621, where they meet William Bradford, Miles Standish, and Chief Massasoit, who are trying to establish peace between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Things are anything but peaceful though when a musket is stolen and the Pilgrims conclude that the Indians are planning war. Only Patrick and Beth know who the real thief is-the traitor Hugh-and it's up to them to find him and stop him from causing trouble. When the cousins hear a gunshot during the first Thanksgiving feast, their worst fears are realized. They rush to the Mayflower and try to set right history, even as Hugh desperately tries to change it.

It looks like there will be a NEW TITLE coming January 1, 2012!

Secret of the Prince's Tomb

Pre-Order: $4.99

My thoughts:

This fun series is very fast, action packed and I was very impressed with the way each historical figure was introduced and how what and who they are impacted history. Emperor Honorius was as important in the beginning history of the spread of Christianity as was Eric the Red and Leif Errickson. Your kid's will learn about the Crusades, what integrity is and what it means to take a vow to do something. You'll notice similarities to several different bible stories, such as David & Goliath, as you read with your children. 

Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station #2: Attack at the Arena

I think the story that touched me the most, enough to do a little research on my own was that of the monk Telamachus who was willing to risk his own life to stop the Roman arena fighting. 

There is a great section on his life on TheImaginationStation.com called Roaming in the Romans that explains what life was like in the Roman Empire along with a great explanation of who Telamachus was and how he made a difference in the world and in Christianity. You'll find neat pictures, discussion questions for you and your kids that help the kids with reading comprehension. 

I'm sure your family will enjoy The Imagination Station Series as much as I have. Each book is interesting, full of true historical characters, highly researched and the writing is designed to draw your children into the story. Personally I would of liked to see more activities for families added to the website. It seems like there is quite a bit to do in the first two books but not much other than "The Secret Word" puzzle on the others. Still tho - the books are wonderful and a great introduction to historical fiction for younger/beginning readers.

To Purchase:
You can purchase each book separately on Amazon for $4.99 or you can purchase the first 3 books for $14.97 - and of course Amazon usually offers FREE Shipping with $25 orders so make sure to see if that option is available! (Which is a PLUS for me!) Click here to order



It's a Giveaway!
Tyndale is offering 1 FULL set of 6 books to one of my readers (US and Canada!). They would make a great birthday gift or Christmas Stocking Stuffer for any kid or family that enjoys reading together.