life of me......

Wow, I feel like its been ages since I've posted here....Oh,wait! It has been ages. I sincerely apologize I thought I would be blogging more often, but God had different plans this summer.
I found a laptop I thought I would love, but it died after one day of ownership, so back to the store it went! Life has been an exciting stressful whirlwind!


                                        First I helped shoot my first wedding this summer!

I was a third shooter which was nice cause I just took whatever I pleased without having the pressure to make sure I got certain things.

 

 

 

I went to visit my grandparents for their 50th wedding anniversary party!

Which also consisted of going to the Memphis Zoo!

                           Aaron and I. He just turned 16,I can't believe my little brothers growing up.

 

I'm now going to be busy with two camping trips the OSR and our youth camping trip the following weekend!

So as soon as that's all over I think I can breath... not that I've been having fun, but I have been struggling with some things and just need a break to spend time with God!

 

I plan on returning to the blogging world soon and continue my blogging journey.

So hang in there my dear adventures I shall return!

 

summer//sunsets//farm

                                                               //sooc photography//

"So long insecurity" teen edition//book review

                       I was asked to review a book for Tyndale House and the book I chose was...
                                    "So long, insecurity."
                                                                 by Beth Moore

                                                                    The Layout:
I was a little skeptical when I got it cause it felt like a book, but looked like a magazine with its whole layout. It eventually grew on my and I ended up liking the layout and I think a lot of girls would like it as well especially ones that aren't into a whole lot of reading.

                                                                    The Content:
I loved this book and think it would fit the age range of 12-18. It kind of depends on the maturity of the girl. Some girls deal with it acceptance and worried about their appearance, self image at a younger age. Now some 18 year old may need a more mature book and think this one is to kiddish, but it hit on some good topics and was interesting.

                                                  Some of my favorite chapter were;
                                                                      Fashion
                                                               Boys, Boys, Boys
                                                             Gifts and Talents

I think every girl should have this book on their shelf. It covers all the topics that girls go through and have a tough time with. I found it encouraging an uplifting to read.
This book also has test and each chapter starts with a question then it continues to answer it.

                                                      Overall I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
                    "Its encouraging, uplifting and a great book for your teenaged girl."

          This newly published book can be purchased here; "So long, insecurity" teen edition.

Here is the description from the book:
This magazine-style book mixes words of wisdom from Moore with pictures, quizzes, surveys, scripture, and more to help girls ages 12-16 live based on God’s truth about them as opposed to the world’s false messages.

Features in each chapter include: Q & A with Beth (taken from adult book but written to appeal to a younger audience), Sweet Notes (scriptures that pertain to the chapter’s subject), Your Stats (a survey/poll of what girls think regarding the subject), Interviews with real girls (and a few teen spokespeople), a quiz to help girls gauge where they are, Bible characters with similar issues, and a wrap-up section for discussion with a friend or in a group.

Girls will have fun reading about boys, fashion, the media, gifts and skills, competing with other girls, and how they can live as secure girls despite the distractions from the world.
   
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Note: for very conservative christians the modesty guidelines are along the lines of shorts are okay as long as they aren't to tight (same for pants.) or so short that it could be your undergarment. You get the idea. I still recommend it for young girls.


                                                   Be sure to check out these Tyndale sites!!!

                                                                www.tyndaleteens.com

                                                     Twitter: www.twitter.com/securegirls

                                             Instagram: www.instagram.com/TyndaleTeens

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Tropical Traditions Giveaway and Review

My mom sent me the Tropical Traditions website saying they have something for bloggers to do a review and giveaway. I thought why not I love coconut oil and I can get not only a free jar for myself, but also for one of my readers.
My Family and I have really enjoyed using coconut oil for cooking. 
Being in a family that is always looking for more natural ways to do things and having our share of allergies coconut oil comes in handy with anything from cooking to hair/beauty.
It naturally comes safely packages to by the way.
 Its a great product all around I can definitely not speak enough about it, but I really want you have the opportunity to see for yourself and Tropical Traditions are graciously offering:

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Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.


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