PRODUCT REVIEWProduct Name: Zoo TycoonName: Sandra WinnState: FLCity: Pensacola Rating: 10+++++Where to buy: amazon.com, walmart.comDescription: Series of games put out by MicroSoft (tm). The child puts together zoos including the animals' habitat and also has to be responsible for making sure that the animals needs and needs of guests are met.Review: Our daughter is 8 years old and she has learned so much from this wonderful series of games put out by MicroSoft (tm). The child puts together zoos including the animals' habitat and also has to be responsible for making sure that the animals needs and needs of guests are met. Graphics are awesome especially in Zoo Tycoon 2 where you can get up close and personal. Not only does the child care for the animals but has to train zoo keepers, hire maintenance workers, add decor, put up stands (and make sure they are a profit and not a loss). Zoopedia gives an in-depth look at each animal as well as their classifications; genus, species, … [Read more...]

Names of God (a series)Almighty GodGod first revealed this name to Abram, in Genesis 17:1. The original Hebrew name for Almighty God is El Shaday. And it means; almighty, powerful, and impregnable.Impregnable is the word that excites me! The Webster's dictionary definition is; not able to be captured. Firm.Our God is AWESOME! We are serving a God that NO FOE can capture, defeat, or overthrow. That little worm satan tried, and God kicked him to the curb! We have a God that can NOT be conquered. Period.God has given us AUTHORITY over the enemy. The enemy can only defeat us if we let him. James 4:7 says, Be subject to God. Resist the devil, stand firm against him, and he will flee from you. It didn't say he might flee...it said he WILL FLEE! The enemy has no choice, because God's Word says so, and God's Word is the FINAL authority. God cannot be defeated or outwitted. He is IMPREGNABLE! And He's our Daddy!! WHOO HOO! And through Him, we can overcome ANYTHING that worm throws at us!!Let's … [Read more...]

Avoiding The Morning RushIt’s stressful isn’t it? Having to get all those things ready, trying not to forget anything, not to mention bickering kids, tantrums about what to wear or the sleepy head who doesn’t want to wake up. No, the morning rush isn’t any fun but luckily there are a few things you can do to bring peace back into your family’s morning routine.Prepare Ahead – Sounds simple enough but did you know you could actually leave just about everything ready for the next day? It might take a few extra minutes out of your evening but you’ll be much faster if you prepare everything once the kids are asleep rather than rushing in the morning.Lay out the kids clothes for the next day - Include things like hair clips, socks and shoes. And don’t forget to lay out your clothes too.Leave breakfast ready (or nearly ready) - Depending on what you have for breakfast you can often pre-prepare a lot of it. If you have pancakes make the batter the night before and stick it … [Read more...]