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November 19, 2016 · 1:22 pm

Travel The Globe with Mahjong Journey

I am not a big gamer, I do engage in a few games I like when I am stuck in a waiting room or similar situation to pass the time. One game that I really like is Mahjong Journey. Mahjong Solitaire takes you on a magical journey in this adventure to help a young girl and her grandfather travel the globe in a quest to find her parents.

Match pairs of tiles in a quest to clear the board and as you do, you collect achievements. There are innovative game twists like Shuffle, which can be a lifesaver if you are stuck or use Firecracker to blow up multiple pairs of tiles. Get ready to visit the Forbidden City, Virupaksha Temple, the Taj Mahal and the famous Mount Fuji as you fulfill challenging quests and earn gold stars for completing levels as fast as you can!

It was so easy to download this app for free on my iPhone 6. You can download for iOS, Google Play, Facebook, Windows and Kindle Fire.

Game Details:

Master over 655 immersive levels (with hundreds more coming in free updates)
Match 630 types of tiles in 15 different tile sets (with more coming in free updates)
Earn over 40 desirable achievements and utilize four groundbreaking power-ups
Enjoy gorgeous graphics, rich sounds and regular free updates with new levels, tile sets and more
Game Center Support
iPhone 6+ Support

Requirements: compatible with iPhone 4/4S and higher, iPod Touch 5th generation, iPad 2,3,4 iPad mini 6.0+ firmware

See the game in action by watching the video below:

As we head into the most traveled holiday of the year, this game may just help you deal with delays while traveling with more fun and fewer headaches.

Mahjong Journey® is Published by G5 Entertainment AB. Let me know what you think, and if you download this game for FREE! I would love to know how you like it.

This post is sponsored by G5 entertainment, my words and opinions are 100% my own as always.

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November 17, 2016 · 1:53 am

Go Back In Time For Dinner & Tournament at Medieval Times #

I have heard good things about Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament for years and yet we have never been there. I think it is about time to change that. We are planning a trip there in the next few weeks. We will be going to the one in Lyndhurst, NJ.

The kids were really excited when we told them about it. We will be sharing all the fun with our readers through live posting while we are there and a full rundown on everything that happened when we get back.

I have been studying up on what happens during the performance to get myself ready for the action. Did you know the Knights perform with real metal weapons and wear authentic armor? They do, and during battle scenes, real titanium swords create sparks. I also learned that Medieval Times is the #1 breeder of pure Spanish horses in North America.

When jousting, the Knights charge at speeds of approximately 15 to 20 miles per hour and reach an impact velocity speed of about 30 to 40 miles per hour. This must all make people crave soup because 125,000 gallons of soup are served each year!

In case this is making you want to go, I have an exclusive offer for Mommy Ramblings’ readers. You can save on tickets with our exclusive discount code. Adults $36.95 and children (12 and under) $29.95 with the code MT3629 through 2/28/17. Click HERE to take advantage of the special offer.

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November 16, 2016 · 10:14 pm

Blessings of Unity For a Happier Marriage #Giveaway #AllForJesus #FlyBy

Did you know that 50-60% of all Christian marriages end in divorce? In his book, The Blessings of Unity, Richard Case who with his wife Linda has been doing marriage retreats for over 14 years, found only a few of those marriages that have not moved to divorce are truly reflecting the wonder and glory of God. The remainder are living in mediocrity, ongoing conflict and certainly not enjoying the beauty of marriage.

Richard says that while we may be initially attracted to our spouse because of how different their personality is to ours, it is those differences that cause conflict. The husband tries to get his wife to be more like him while the wife does the same with her husband. These attempts to change the other person lead to significant conflict.

Richard and his wife Linda learned from their own marriage troubles that something was not right. They then learned the 2 keys to a successful marriage were :

Be abiding in the Vine and walking in the Spirit. (John 15: 1-15)
Learning the concept of unity–we are to live and only live through the principle of unity. This means working toward reaching agreement on all decisions, all issues and all things of our lives 100 percent of the time, all the time. (Psalm 133)

Next, there is a written exercise for husbands and wives to evaluate their marriage.

Chapter 2 is all about the opposite of unity-division and discord. This is a great chapter filled with concepts, scripture and personal examples from the author’s marriage.

Now you may be thinking, this is crazy, my spouse and I cannot agree on everything. I admit, I had the same thought. The author does not think that is possible either and says it is okay to disagree. In fact it is important for each of us to hold integrity with our true thoughts, beliefs and insights. The important thing is they don’t let it ruin their night or weekend, instead they get to unity by seeking God’s will.

There is also a chapter dedicated to handling disagreements and differences in opinion.

I think this is important and I think the whole concept can help us give up the fight to be right and seek peace and pray for God’s will instead. Who does not want more peace in their life?

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· 7:07 pm

Share “Where Jesus Slept” With Your Child #Giveaway #FlyBy #WhereJesusSlept

If you are looking for a great read aloud book that teaches children the true meaning of Christmas, Where Jesus Slept is a new favorite of ours.

This book is written in a rhyming, repetitive way that is similar to the style of This is the House that Jack Built. The story starts with the hay and continues on until the baby Jesus who slept on it appears.

The illustrations are beautiful and the story about the first Christmas is one that fills our hearts with what Christmas is all about. I love sharing this book at bedtime at least one night a week with my children in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

It provides a springboard for discussion you can taper to the age of the children you are reading to. It seems every time we read it, there are new questions they have. With all the commercialism of the holiday that celebrates the birth of Christ, this book keep us centered on what really matters!

About the author:
Norma Lewis is the author of ten books. She lives in Grand Haven, MI, with a marmalade cat named Scalawag. They both love spending time with her six grandchildren, ranging in age from three to twenty.
Illustrated by Katy Hudson.

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· 2:50 pm

Celebrate The True Meaning of Christmas With Your Family #Giveaway

As a parent, I feel the true meaning of Christmas is lost among all the commercialism that surrounds us. Teaching children the true meaning of Christmas is very important but not always an easy thing to do. That is why I really like the new pop-up book celebrating the Nativity by Robert Sabuda. The Christmas Story is a visual feast, a holiday treasure to be shared with the whole family.

As you open each page, the age-old inspiring story of the birth of Jesus is lovingly brought to life by master pop-up artist, Robert Sabuda in six gorgeously imagined scenes.

The culmination of the story ends with a 3-D manger sheltering humans and beasts, guarded by an angel above. Glittering touches of gold and pearlescent foil add detail to the intricate cut out images that pop to life on each page. Start a new tradition with your family with this inspirational book that tells the story of what Christmas is all about!

Check out the video to see the book in action:

The Christmas Story by Robert Sabuda from Robert Sabuda on Vimeo.

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· 12:50 pm

The Perfect Choice For Meaningful Gifts This Holiday Season #HolidayGiftGuide

As a mother, I feel the most meaningful gifts are those that celebrate the things I hold dear. That is why hand stamped jewelry is so popular and makes such a thoughtful gift. I recently discovered aka Originals Hand Stamped Jewelry.

As I looked through the rings, bracelets, necklaces, money clips, key rings and more, I was really impressed. I wanted something that would be able to fit the names of all five of my children. The Personalized Name Cuff Bracelet would allow me to have their names stamped into it and it came in a variety of finishes.

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I chose to go with the Nu Gold which is a brass alloy that has been specially formulated for jewelry. The rich warm color resembles gold which is what I normally wear so it goes well with my rings and necklaces without the high cost of gold. Nu Gold contains 85% copper and 15% zinc and is nickel free.

The bracelet has room for 125 characters including spaces and punctuation and is 3/8″ wide. I was very impressed when it arrived. It has hearts between the names and on the ends. It has a very rich look and matched my gold jewelry nicely. It is a beautiful reminder of the importance of family and a great conversation piece. If you are looking for a special gift for someone, check out the aka Originals Website.

We think a piece of hand stamped jewelry from aka Originals is such a great gift idea we are adding it to Mommy Ramblings’ 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. That’s not all, we are having a giveaway and you can enter for your chance to win a bracelet just like this. You can choose from copper or Nu Gold finish.

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November 15, 2016 · 9:52 am

How To Decorate Your Home For The Holidays & Save Money #GrouponCoupons

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

The holidays are coming upon us fast. If you are like me, you might be thinking about getting your home ready for the holidays. I was recently browsing Home Decorators. I love decorating for the Christmas season and I admit, I squealed with delight when I saw the Martha Stewart Mouse Ornaments. Could they be any more adorable? I can’t see how, they are just precious!

As I continued to browse the site I landed upon the Martha Stewart Living™ House Advent Calendar Ornaments. I was floored because they are the same types of houses I remember as a child. My favorite thing was decorating a village under the tree with them. These houses look exactly like the ones from my childhood except they have numbers on the front. They are a unique advent calendar, you hang one house each day on the tree from December 1st thru December 23rd. I just love the idea and want to start this new tradition with my family.

They have such nice holiday decor, I want everything! I especially like this Chalkboard Joy Sign.

Check it out for yourself, they have so many great items. They even have a huge selection of artificial trees that look so real! Everything coordinates so beautifully, it is easy to create a home that reflects the splendor of the season.

Another store I like shopping at is Overstock.com. I have found super deals there. Now that it is getting colder, I like to use flannel sheets. I found their selection of flannel sheets to be amazing. The only hard part is choosing from the many styles!

Who doesn’t like curling up on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa and watching Christmas movies? When I saw these Eddie Bauer pillows, I knew they would be perfect for my family room.

As much as I like shopping for new home decor, I love saving money on new home decor! Home Decorators and Overstock are having huge sales now but what makes it even better are Groupon Coupons! Do you use Groupon Coupons? If you don’t, check them out, you will be glad you did!

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November 14, 2016 · 8:53 pm

Jazz Loves Disney and You Will Love This Album! #JazzLovesDisney

Are you a Disney music lover? Did you know Walt Disney loved Jazz? He did and he paid great attention to the writing of music accompanying his hero’s adventures. Songs were written and played to act as a catalyst of emotions and personalities for his unique characters like, Jiminy Cricket, Baloo, Tinker Bell, Woody and more! Many of these songs went on to be nominated for or won Academy Awards. That served as a true acknowledgement of the quality of these beloved and enchanting future standards, many have been covered by jazz and pop stars at some point in their career.

The Album, Jazz Loves Disney was recorded between Paris, London and Los Angeles by a dream cast. The album is a true tribute to the beautiful and symbolic tunes of Walt Disney’s magical world. You can feel the connection these stars had to the music that must have elicited the sweet childhood memories they had of these classic songs.

This is the ultimate proof of the impact Disney has had on generations of jazz musicians, including the ones taking part in Jazz Loves Disney.

Album is available to download on iTunes and Amazon.

Track Listing:

1. Jamie Cullum – “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” – from The Aristocats

2. Melody Gardot – “He’s A Tramp” – from Lady And The Tramp

3. Stacey Kent – “Bibbidi Bobbodo Boo” (French version) – from Cinderella

4. Gregory Porter – “When You Wish Upon A Star” – from Pinocchio

5. China Moses – “Why Don’t You Do Right” – from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

6. Raphaël Gualazzi – “I Wanna Be Like You” – from The Jungle Book

7. The Rob Mounsey Orchestra – “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” – from Cinderella

8. Hugh Coltman – “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” – from Toy Story

9. Anne Sila – “Let It Go” – from Frozen

10. Melody Gardot & Raphaël Gualazzi – “The Bare Necessities” – from The Jungle Book

11. Laika – “Once Upon A Dream” – from Sleeping Beauty

12. Nikki Yanofsky -“Someday My Prince Will Come” – from Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

13. The Hot Sardines – I Wanna Be Like You (French & English version) – from The Jungle Book (US release only)

I fondly remember Disney music in my life since I can remember. I grew up with it and love discovering it all over again through my kids. There is something about the music that just makes me smile. My favorites were track 7, “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” and Track 8 “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” but I really like them all. My kids love the album too and it is something we all like to listen to. I highly recommend it for Disney and jazz music fans.

So what do you think? Are you excited about this album? If you did download it, let me know what you thought. Just write to me in the comments on this post. I can’t wait to read them!

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November 12, 2016 · 6:09 pm

Let Me Shed Some Light On Your Holiday Gift List

Are you going crazy trying to think of a really cool gift for someone on your holiday gift list? I just might have the answer you are looking for. I think I may be able to shed some light on your dilemma. Not just any light but a 3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Light!

These lights come in a full range of styles and appear to be popping right out of the wall. They are battery operated and cool to the touch. Choose from lights that look like comic books, super heroes, Disney Princesses or you might like their sports or car lights.

They can be placed in so many rooms like bedrooms, dens, basements, playrooms and more. Check out all their amazing products HERE! Lights are available at Target stores and Target.com.

Mommy Ramblings is putting them on our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide because we think they make an awesome gift!!! What do you think? Do you know someone that would like one of these lights? Let me know.

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· 12:46 pm

Make Every Day Your Best Day Ever! #HolidayGiftGuide #Giveaway

One of my pet peeves is when people say they are “busy” because busy people can go around all day being busy and not get anything done. Have you seen those people? They spend the day rushing around, huffing and puffing, pounding on their computer keyboard, starting multiple tasks, complaining all the way but at the end of the day, they have accomplished next to nothing. Being busy is not good, you want to be productive!

I have found that time management is essential to getting things done. I actually teach a course for Mastering Time Management for bloggers and another for business professionals. Having a positive mindset is one thing I know helps me to manage everything I need to get accomplished each day. Whatever words you follow “I am” with, can set the tone for the moment, the day, your life. So instead of saying, “I am stressed, I am behind, I am overwhelmed” say, “I am going to accomplish great things today, I am blessed, I am healthy, I am productive.” You will be surprised how your thoughts can change the way you feel, the way you work and ultimately change your life!

Another big thing is to write it down and make it happen. It is easy to become distracted, especially if you are an adult with ADD. So keep a list every day. There are apps for this but I like a paper list because I feel it is more tangible. I actually write it down and I get to cross it off when it’s done which is a great feeling.

Our attitude sets our day, we cannot control all the situations that happen but we can control how we respond. Part of that is setting the tone for each day. Make every day your best day ever!

When I was contacted by a representative from Best Day Ever and then sent their Metallic Best Day Ever Mug, Official Listmaker Notepad and a Letterpress Journal, I was thrilled! This is a great way to have my coffee, write my to-do list and review my thoughts, dreams, ideas and inspiration for the day. Please take a look at my unboxing video of these great items below:

Best Day Ever is about meeting you where you are, designing your best life and encouraging you along the way with classes, podcasts, blogs, books, challenges and more. It is about arming you with the tools to make every day better than the last. Check out the Best Day Ever Website to learn more.

Oh, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a Best Day Ever Gift Set for yourself. Gift Set includes what you see in my video; Best Day Ever Metallic Mug, Official Listmaker Notepad and the Letterpress Journal.

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