WaterProof Bible: Waterproof.. Inside and Out

Last year my son told me if there was one thing he would love to have, it would be a Bible that he could carry everywhere he went.  Now, that makes this Mommy’s heart smile.   I looked everywhere for one little enough to fit in his pocket.  I found one that fit in his pocket but it didn’t last long.  Boys can be hard on things.  If you have them you know this. 

So when I was asked to review The Waterproof Bible I was hoping it was little enough to fit in his pocket. 

Here is the story of how the Waterproof Bible came to be :

The Waterproof Bible and THE OUTDOOR BIBLE originate from our desire to take God's word into all of His creation, regardless of the weather or circumstances. That is why they are completely waterproof, dry quickly, are much stronger than paper, are usable with writing utensils (ball point pen, pencil, or dry highlighter), and adapt well to all extremes or reading environments (on a rainy campout, in a coffee shop, even in a hot tub!). Just as a frog lives on land and in water, the Waterproof Bible and THE OUTDOOR BIBLE thrive in any situation or climate.

As believers in Jesus Christ and a love to be in God's creation and exposed to the elements, we have often desired to have a Bible by our side for reading here and there. Our exploring has led us to mountain tops, river banks, sandy beaches, misty valleys, dark caves, and hot springs, and has caused us to become soaked to the core while backpacking or paddling. I hate to admit that our Bible has not made it with us on many of these occasions for the sake of protecting it and because we don't trust a plastic bag not to puncture. Now we can put an end to all the worrying that we have done in the past about our Bibles and take God's Word wherever our adventures lead.

Wherever life takes you - carry the Waterproof Bible or THE OUTDOOR BIBLE and Be Inspired. Anywhere.

That reminds me of what Griffin said.  He desires to take God’s word everywhere he goes.   This Bible makes that possible.

Water?  No problem.

Mud?  Nope.  It’s fine.

Have you ever ruined a book while reading it in the tub (raising my hand).  I have spent a lot of money on library books that I accidentally dropped in the tub while I was reading. 

Bath tub?  Go ahead and drop it in. Even the bookmark is waterproof.

The pages are durable.  Made of plastic.  So you also would have a very hard time tearing them.  Love that.   You can give it to your youngest child and you don’t have to worry about it being destroyed. 

When I was growing up, my Dad always told me, “Lori, you can never get rid of a Bible.  Pass it on to someone but don’t ever throw it away, burn it or destroy it.”  I have always had that in the back of my mind.  So, guess what?  I have lots of Bibles.  I’m not going to lie.  I have thrown one or two away because they got wet and one had a mouse chew on it in storage.  With the Waterproof Bible, I never have to worry about it getting torn up. 

We read our Bibles every day.  It’s the first thing we do in the morning for school.  It is also the last thing we do before we go to sleep.  My son is allowed to stay awake as long as he wants if he is reading.  So he reads his Bible before bed.  He has read through the entire Bible.  He makes me proud because I know he takes what it says to heart and is growing into an amazing young man of God.   Now for whether this fits in his pocket?

Yep.  It’s pretty hard to get in and out of his back jean pocket but he does it.  Shorts are no problem at all.  He loves to tell people that his Bible is waterproof and has shown his friends.  At first I had a hard time with seeing it in water or dirt.

I mean, it’s the Bible. 

God’s Holy Word. 

This bothered me pretty bad.

Then I thought, it’s okay.  It will wash.  (Now doesn’t that sound funny?) 

I do believe that it deserves the utmost respect.  Completely.  But, how many people can say that they have a 14 year old son who is showing his friends the Bible and what he can do with it?  They realize he doesn’t carry it because it’s cool.  He reads it and lives what is inside.  It shows in his behavior.  It shows in his words.   I am so thankful for the Waterproof Bible because it has helped me be able to get the Word of God into my children’s hands without worrying about it getting torn up. 

You can have your own Waterproof Bible by visiting their webpage here.   The publishing company is Bardin and Marsee Publishing. 

The Bibles come in the following versions:

 ESV - English Standard Version Waterproof Bibles

KJV - King James Version Waterproof Bibles

 NIV - New International Version Waterproof Bibles

 NKJV - New King James Version Waterproof Bibles

NLT - New Living Translation Waterproof Bibles

We received the English Standard Version in Blue camo. It is the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs.   Griffin loved it.  Bella wants her own in pink camo.  

The price ranges from $24.95 for the version we received to $44.95 for the full Bible.

The kids love that it even floats.  You could drop it in a lake and not worry about losing it.  I’m sure we will be trying that when we go to the lake the next time. 

• Extremely Durable Synthetic Pages
• 100% Worry Free
• Stain Resistant
• Ultra Clear Text
• Ideal for Gear Bag or Backpack
• Dry Highlight – use this kind so the marks don’t smear
• Write and Underline
• No Bleed Thru

This review item gets a huge Hallelujah from us!

Our family gives The Waterproof Bible

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I really wanted to give this one 6 smileys. (Like sell the kids for it smiley) JK

1 Smiley - Product not really for our family. Probably wouldn’t buy. This really should probably be a frown face but we hate to be negative.

2 Smileys - Would maybe buy this product if on sale. Not a great fit for our family.

3 Smileys - We really liked this product and would probably recommend this to friends and fellow homeschoolers.

4 – Smileys – Definitely would buy this if the budget would allow. We suggest you check this out to see if it is a fit for your family.

5 Smileys – Would sell the family pets to get this one (just kidding). A must have for our family and we think you should get it too.
Thank you to The Waterproof Bible and Mosaics Review for the opportunity to try this product. 
                                                                           

Memories are Forever–Saving Memories Forever review

I have always been amazed when I watch videos of when my children, nieces and nephews were young.  The reason is because I know that it is so easy to forget what their little voices sound like.   It is nice to be able to hear them preserved for everyone to hear.
Saving Memories Forever has came up with a great way to do a family tree that allows you to record loved ones voices and share them with relatives.  It is great for  hearing voices that will last forever.  It is an audio record of stories that you family members tell themselves. 
It is available as an app.  It is available on ITunes and Android.    There is a free version that has limited access an a premium account that is only $3.99 a month. 
You can check  out the difference in the free versus paid version here.  That is a great price to preserve memories forever.   There is a website where all of your stories upload and this is where you will allow others to listen to the stories.  This is private and only people who you give permission can access it.
It is very easy to use.  Especially if you have a child that likes to play with your phone.  Once you download the app, you chose storyteller first.  This is the person who you will be interviewing.  The next thing is category (ages, religion, jokes, songs, etc). 
An example is for teen years.  You pick teen years, then there are questions such as Describe your town and Tell about your friends.   You click record and the person just answers the questions.  You are able to upload immediately to the website.
There is a feature that allows you to post a status on Facebook where you can let people know that you have uploaded new stories.  Again, it is private so only those you allow can listen.
I loved the fact that you can add pictures.  This is great for vacation memories.  I think it will allow me to remember what we have done each day along with the pictures.  
Another part that I like is you do not have to have internet to record the stories.  Once you record the stories, all you have to do is upload once you get in a service area.
I have recorded my mom’s recipes in her voice and I think that is really neat.  I wish this had been around before my Grandma Griffin passed away.  She was an amazing cook and even though I have hand written recipes, it would be great to hear her voice telling me how to do the recipe exactly. 
I found this very easy to use.  I feel like it is a great tool to add to memories of all of our family members. 

Our family gives Saving Memories Forever

Smiley guide

1 Smiley - Product not really for our family. Probably wouldn’t buy. This really should probably be a frown face but we hate to be negative.

2 Smileys - Would maybe buy this product if on sale. Not a great fit for our family.

3 Smileys - We really liked this product and would probably recommend this to friends and fellow homeschoolers.

4 – Smileys – Definitely would buy this if the budget would allow. We suggest you check this out to see if it is a fit for your family.

5 Smileys – Would sell the family pets to get this one (just kidding). A must have for our family and we think you should get it too.
Thank you to Saving Memories Forever and Mosaics Review for the opportunity to try this product. 
                                                                           

Spanish for You! Mosaics Review

Have you always wanted your children to learn a second language?  Did you know that there are between 35-40 million people who speak Spanish in America?   Our family feels that Spanish is probably the most beneficial second language to learn because of this.

Spanish for you! is a great curriculum that will help your child on the road to fluency in the Spanish language.  It is written and designed by a Spanish teacher who has been teaching for 14 years.  You can learn more about the writer here. 

The curriculum is very easy to use and flexible.  You can use it with all of your children in 3-8th grade.   You are able to use it as a self study, your entire family or in a co-op class setting.  It works well in all of these situations.  Each package will take you through an entire school year

Once you pick the package you would like to use (we received Estaciones which is seasons) you will be ready to get started on the exciting process of learning a second language.  The packages can be done in order so you can pick what interests you and your children.

The three packages that are available now are Travel, Seasons and Celebrations.   (Travel will be complete in June of this year.)

You can get each package in book form or e-book. 

The book form is $64.95 which is very affordable when you think about using it for your entire family.  E—book option is of course less expensive at $39.95. 

ALL Spanish for You! packages come complete with:

• soft cover book or e-book (currently only our trial pkgs.)
• 24-30 week lesson guide for the grades you need (24 weeks for G5-6 & 7-8, 30 weeks for G3-4) (PDF download)
• self-checking worksheets (PDF download)
• audio files of entire book (includes bonus audio of native speaker of entire book) (MP3 download)
• flashcard/activity pictures (PDF download)
• *Teacher lesson plans are NOT included. These need to be purchased separately. Please visit our CLASS USE page for important information on using Spanish for You! with classes.

The company is amazing to work with.  I had problems with the downloads and they were very helpful and were happy to resend them and help me make sure I knew how to get things going. 

Make sure you read the How to use the Curriculum before getting started because it can be very confusing if you try to do it without doing so.

I am impressed with the statement that most students who use this curriculum for a couple of years are ready to start high school Spanish.  This is true for children as young as fifth grade.

There are a lot of fun games and activities that make learning a difficult subject fun and easier.  You can try out free mini lessons and free worksheets on the website.

We have started this but are planning on adding it to both children's school schedule in the fall.

If you are looking for an easy to use way to teach your children Spanish, Spanish for You! may be what you are looking for.

   Our family gives Spanish for You!

Smiley guide

1 Smiley - Product not really for our family. Probably wouldn’t buy. This really should probably be a frown face but we hate to be negative.

2 Smileys - Would maybe buy this product if on sale. Not a great fit for our family.

3 Smileys - We really liked this product and would probably recommend this to friends and fellow homeschoolers.

4 – Smileys – Definitely would buy this if the budget would allow. We suggest you check this out to see if it is a fit for your family.

5 Smileys – Would sell the family pets to get this one (just kidding). A must have for our family and we think you should get it too.

Thank you to Spanish for You! and Mosaics Review for the opportunity to try this product.