What's In the Bible? DVD 1 shipped for Only $5 (Coupon code still working)

Our kids love What's in the Bible? So I was excited when I saw that the What's in the Bible? Vol. 1 Valentine coupon code is still working. Use code Love 2 to get $10 off the first volume of What's in the Bible? DVD. That makes it only $5 shipped!

These DVDs are wonderful! In fact, Tim and I just purchased the DVD bundle to use with the children of a small group Bible study that we are beginning.

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The Mighty Macs: Opening In Select Theaters Tonight

We recently had the opportunity to view a screening of The Mighty Macs movie. 

Here's a little bit about the movie:

It's 1971. Cathy Rush is a woman ahead of her time ... and she's about to embark on an adventure for the ages. A new era is dawning in the country and in collegiate athletics, where a national champion will be crowned for the first time in women's basketball.In the lead up to this historical season, major universities are preparing their game plans to win that first title. Meanwhile a tiny all-women's Catholic college in Philadelphia has a more modest goal: find a coach before the season begins. Providentially, Cathy Rush is about to find Immaculata College. 

Recently married, Cathy is dealing with the aftermath of a truncated playing career. While cultural norms would have her staying at home, she's willing to do the hard work necessary to help her new team reach their goals—or perhaps she's just trying to achieve her unfulfilled dreams through them. 

From the beginning, her challenges are as imposing as the big-school teams Immaculata will face on the court. Cathy learns there is no gymnasium on campus, she receives little support from the school's Mother Superior, and the school is in dire financial straits. To top it off, she may not even have enough players to field a team!While it appears the Macs don't have a prayer, all hope is not lost. With the help of Sister Sunday—a spunky assistant coach—and the support of a booster club of elderly nuns, Coach Rush creates a new game plan that just might bring the team—and the school—together. 

Will this pioneer buck cultural norms and spur her rag-tag team to unexpected heights? Or will her hard-driving ways create a wedge between the coach and everyone around her? One thing's for certain: there's never been anyone like Cathy Rush at Immaculata!

I love that this movie is based on a true story. Another big hit in my book is that with its G rating, The Mighty Macs is appropriate for all audiences. 

Some of the story is a little cliche, but I don't think a good sports underdog story ever gets old, especially when it can be enjoyed as a family.

For more information, check out the following links: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube.

Does this look like a movie you or your family would enjoy? What other good movies have you seen recently?

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Start Cloth Diapering at Home for Only $20 {no sewing required}

Are you expecting a little bundle of joy or desiring to switch from disposables to cloth diapers?

My biggest suggestion...take time to try different diapers and decide what works best for you and your baby before you purchase an entire diaper stash.

Sounds great, but what do you do in the meantime? What would you say if I told you you could begin cloth diapering your baby at home for only $20 without having to do any sewing?

Well, you can!

We've now used this method on two babies and have had great success. I think this is a great way to buy yourself some time to figure out what works for you as far as cloth diapering goes.

Our family has finally settled into pocket diapers for when we're on the go and waterproof diaper covers over prefolds when we're at home. However, we still use this method of diapering Eliya while we're home and love how quick, easy and inexpensive it is.

Here are the supplies you'll need to start out:

12 prefold diapers = $12

The Gerber ones (think burp cloths) from large chain stores work fine for newborns and young babies. You'll need to add to this number as your baby gets older and becomes a heavier wetter, but 12 to start out should work fine. If you want to only wash diapers every other day, you'll need to start out with 24 prefolds.

1 Snappi baby cloth diaper fastener = $4 approx. (or a set of cloth diaper pins)

We love our Snappis! These are typically available at most cloth diaper stores or on Amazon.

4 small fleece receiving blankets = $4

The inexpensive ones from the dollar store work fine.

Onesies

Not calculated into the cost because I assume most babies have these in their wardrobe.

Here's a quick video of how this method works. In the video Eliya is sporting a pair of Jonathan's training pants for modesty's sake. You would start with your baby bare from the waist down.

Please, ignore the fact that we're all still in our PJs. It had been a rough morning :)

Here's a quick written tutorial for those of you who can't watch the video:

1. Start with the fleece blanket folded into a triangle, the long edge at the top.

2. Place your prefold diaper on top of the blanket, fold the top part down to make it fit your baby's rise.

3. Place your onesie clad baby on top of the diaper with the top of the prefold slightly higher than your baby's waist.

4. Fasten the prefold using the Snappi or pins.

5. Bring the bottom corner of the blanket up between baby's legs making sure to cover the entire front of the diaper.

6. Wrap the right corner of the blank across baby's front and tuck it behind their left side.

7. Repeat with the left corner.

8. Adjust the onesie to cover the fleece "diaper cover" and fasten the bottom snaps.

When your baby's diaper is wet the fleece will begin to feel damp. When this happens, simply undo the onesie, unwrap the fleece and change the prefold. As long as the fleece isn't soiled or wet you can reuse it for a few diaper changes.

Please, let me know if you have any questions.

Do you have any suggestions for cloth diapering on a limited budget? Leave us a comment, we'd love to hear them.

Linked to Frugal Friday, Finer Things Friday, Gratituesday

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Amazing Grace Christmas Lights Display

Such a Sweet Sound

Jonathan has been practicing saying "da-da" for weeks.

I know it's not very long, but as a mom wating for the "M" sound to develop it sure seems like a long time.

Now, it's finally happened and it's such a sweet sound!

Make a Smilebox invite

Jonathan's First Solid Food

Make a Smilebox recipe

A Fun Song for Kids ~ Rhyming

Here's a fun song we stumbled upon the other day. The last word of each line is left blank for your kids to fill in with a rhyming word.

Check out the rest of the SongDrops videos by Bryant Oden. As always, make sure you preview the songs yourself before letting your children listen to them.

Do you know of any free online resources for young children? Please, leave a comment telling us about them.