Parenting Healthy

Heaven Sent is a romantic comedy about finding love at all life stages

In this romantic comedy, Heaven Sent, available to watch on Pure Flix, follows 3 different relationship stages but centers on one in particular! Elise and her grandson, Derek, were inseparable when he was a child but they are growing apart as he’s gotten older and Elise struggles with this. In her past life, she was hurt in love but devoted herself to raising her Grandson and now it is time for her to find a new focus. Derek has his own budding love interest and Elise is scared to go down the same road herself this late in life.

Pastor Patrick lost his wife 5 years ago. His parish tries to play matchmaker, but he resists. He just plays pastor to other struggling couples (one couple is a part of this story). He tries to help couples in struggling marriages all while afraid to go down that road himself.

One day Pastor Patrick awkwardly lands in Elise’s store where they meet and things begin to grow from there. We follow Pastor Patrick and Elise’s growing love, Derek and his interests budding relationship and Kenny and his wife’s marriage turbulence then forgiveness. There a several layers that touch all accounts of love and relationships.

With Heaven Sent being a Pure Flix film, you can trust that it is a clean and safe family-friendly film about faith and goodness. Watch today by starting your free 7-day trial of Pure Flix. If you become as addicted to its content like many have you can continue with plans at only around $6 a month. Watch Heaven Sent on Pure Flix today!

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Beauty, Natural Beauty

New De-Stress Line from Kiss My Face Inspires Calmness

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Erin Sluka

When you want a body product that not only nourishes your skin without harsh chemicals and also gives your senses a boost with botanical-based ingredients, Kiss My Face has a new line to help. De-Stress is this new line of soaps, washes and lotions meant to do a whole body rejuvenation. Just like my love of naturally scented cleaning products for my home to help me smell and see clean results, I love lotions that do the same for my whole body. I want to moisturize, but also love the scents that remind me of clean, hydrated skin. Kiss My Face has been using clean ingredients long before the boost in consumer demand- since 1980! Adding the benefits of ashwagandha and hemp seed oil is the base for this De-Stress line of products.

Ashwagandah has so many benefits to your skin! It is excellent for acne-prone skin, and the roots have great moisturizing properties to not only moisten skin but retain the moisture as well. It is a great rejuvenator and has calming properties to help induce a peaceful sleep. Hemp Seed Oil has great anti-inflammatory benefits and encourages hydration of the skin without clogging your pores. It also helps to prevent free radical damage with anti-aging properties.

De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash and Bath Soak – with soothing rhodiola rosea and hemp seed oil and ashwagandha. It comes in soothing Lavender + Ylang Ylang or Cedarwood + Bergamot.
De-Stress Hand and Body Lotion contains the same key ingredients for superior moisture retention and comes in fragrance free, Olive + Aloe or Lavender + Ylang Ylang.
De-Stress Bar Soap is also Infused with rhodiola rose and hemp seed oil as well as adaptogenic ashwagandha and marshmallow root for gentle, soothing cleansing. It is available in a refreshing Orange + Grapefruit and calming Neroli + Gardenia.
De-Stress Body Butteris the bar soap for excellent moisturization. The ylang ylang oils bring a relaxing aura to the mix and promote restful sleep.

Keep a look out for these De-Stress products or order yours today on Amazon and on the Kiss My Face website.

Books Reviews

Retro is a young adult thriller of a dangerous challenge

January 24, 2023January 22, 2023 Erin Sluka

How appealing would it be to earn a college scholarship by participating in a challenge? It is called the Retro Challenge, where contestants live without modern technology, wear vintage clothes, party as if the future weren’t already written, and fall in love as if they were living in a movie. Easy, right?

Well, some very unexpected situations start occurring. It actually begins to get fairly dangerous. Friends are starting to disappear and there are voices and blood stains near trees. Things are getting very strange and our character, Luna, begins to fear for her safety. It is like someone is sabotaging the challenge and she better find out who, real fast!

Retro is a young adult thriller and is now available at Amazon and book stores near you. The Authors are Jarrod Shusterman and Sofía Lapuente. Jarrod is New York Times bestselling coauthor of novel Dry and Sofía is an author, screenwriter, and avid world traveler who immigrated from Spain to the United States.

Order your copy of Retro today!

Children's Books

Teach your children the power of giving with the Giving Gal Series

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 Erin Sluka

In today’s world, books are the some of the best told parents can use to teach kids many skills, values and emotional connections. Conversations and books are a powerful teaching tool when used together. The Giving Gal series will teach your child the power of giving as well as a lesson in kindness and gratitude.

More than just a book, you get a bundle. When you head over to the Giving Gal website to order your book, it comes signed by the Author and also an audio version of the book read by the Author and activity guide. At the end of the book there are discussion suggestions to use with your child during or after your read. Also, there is a fun ‘find the hearts’ page where you can look for hidden hearts in a picture collage

Aside from the books, the Giving Gal website has all sorts of fun from a meet the character page and parent/teacher resources. Also check out the newest book, Giving Gal and the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza.

The Author is Stephanie L Jones, who has over a decade of speaking experience and a vast array of adventures and careers, Stephanie exudes enthusiasm for inspiring others through public speaking. Stephanie’s heart lies in encouraging others to give their best life through giving, gratitude, and goals, with a foundation in faith.With Valentine’s around the corner, this is a great gift for your family! Visit The Giving Gal website to order you book(s) today!