The Ultimate Life DVD Prize Pack Giveaway

Are you living THE ULTIMATE LIFE?

Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers a journal that his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, his writings transport Jason on an incredible rags-to-riches ride. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover THE ULTIMATE LIFE.

Opening in theaters September 6, THE ULTIMATE LIFE (the sequel to The Ultimate Gift) reminds us some things are worth more than money!

With The Ultimate Life Blog App, take the quiz to find out if YOU are Living Life to the Fullest! Read six great ways to start living the ultimate life NOW, as written by Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Life book. And watch the official trailer for this inspiring movie!

Official Ultimate Life Prize Pack to one of you! The prize pack contains:

• DVD of The Ultimate Gift
• The Ultimate Gift book by Jim Stovall
• The Ultimate Gift charm bracelet
• The Ultimate Life leather-bound journal

The prize will be sent via FedEx or USPS. No P.O. Boxes please.

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Craft Time: Sofia the First Playset

Download Sofia the First Playset Template 

How to make it

1. Instructions for Characters:
   Print out the pages on regular paper or cardstock and cut out all of the pieces. Don’t cut along the dashed lines -- this is where you will fold the paper.
2. Make the indicated folds away from you, and then glue or tape the smaller rectangels to the back of the large, middle rectangle. Fold the character toward you and stand him or her up.
3. Instructions for Background Stands:
   Fold the first stand in half and spread glue on the backside of the paper, leaving the white tabs on the sides glue-free. Make sure the two sides are lined up correctly and press until the glue dries.
4. Fold the white tabs outward and glue the stand to the back of the background toward the left side. Repeat this with the second stand and glue it to the background toward the right side. The background should stand up like a picture frame when
   finished.

Source: http://spoonful.com/printables/sofia-first-playset

Standing Up! Autographed DVD Giveaway & Blog App For New Anti-Bullying Film

Get ready to stand up for what’s right! Did you know that more than 160,000 U.S. students stay home from school each day from fear of being bullied? (Source: Pacer.org) Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time and directed by the acclaimed D.J. Caruso, Standing Up follows two kids who get bullied by a vicious summer camp prank. Left together on an island, their adventure begins once they decide not to be victims and instead they Stand Up! Standing Up is an adorable and heart-warming gem of a movie with an important anti-bullying message that’s suitable for the whole family! Get the DVD August 20!
Do YOU Stand Up to Bullies? QUIZ - Like in the movie Standing Up, life is full of beautiful, amazing things, but bullies sure aren’t one of them! Do you stand up to bullies? Or do you let them intimidate you and others? Take this quiz to see where you stand and get tips and tricks to beat the bullies in your life.

Click the Anti-bullying pledge image for a printer-friendly download

Take the Anti-Bullying Pledge! PDF PRINTABLE - Standing Up not only has incredible charm, it also carries a powerful message. After watching the movie as a family, sit down with your young one(s) and talk about some of the essential life lessons from Standing Up. Tell your children about how bullying can affect even the strongest of people. Read and sign the Standing Up to Bullies Pledge and pin it on the fridge, bulletin board, or wherever you can see it as a reminder.



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Sweet Candy Sushi Recipe!

What you'll need

• Pound cake, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• White frosting
• Fruit leather (we used FruitaBu® Organic Smoooshed Grape Fruit Twirls)
• Flaked coconut
• An assortment of candies and jellies for sweet toppings and sushi sides

How to make it

1. Sushi bases: For rolls, use a knife to cut 1 1/2-inch circles from a slice of cake. Frost the tops of the circles, then wrap a 6-inch strip of fruit leather seaweed around each one, using a dab of frosting to secure it. Press coconut rice into the frosting. For individual sushi, cut a cake slice into rectangles and round the edges, as shown. Frost the top and sides of each oval, then roll it in coconut.
2. Sweet toppings: From left to right, starting with the top row, we used orange nonpareils, apricot preserves, and pieces of Twizzlers Rainbow Twists. In the middle row, we used a green gumdrop slice, diced Swedish Fish, and gumdrop wedges. On the bottom row, we topped the sushi base with a Swedish Fish, then wrapped it with a strip of fruit leather.
3. Sushi sides: To make wasabi, warm a green Starburst candy in the microwave for 10 seconds, then use your hands to work it into a mound. For pickled ginger, microwave and flatten an orange Starburst candy, then bunch it up into a pile, as shown.

 

Source: http://spoonful.com/recipes/sweet-sushi