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Monday, November 18, 2013

The Sparkle Box


About the Author of The Sparkle Box, Jill Hardie       
Author Jill Hardie, her husband, and their two children began the tradition of placing a Sparkle Box for Jesus under their Christmas tree approximately seven years ago. The first time they opened His gift, the commercialism of the season melted away and they experienced profound peace and happiness. It's Jill's hope that The Sparkle Box book will ignite a new Christmas tradition that helps center Christmas in the true joy of the season. "There are many traditions that help us remember the remarkable and beautiful story of the birth of Jesus. My hope is that The Sparkle Box will help us remember Jesus as he is today – in the present. It encourages us to ask the question, 'What gift can we give Jesus on His birthday that will bring Him joy?' Jesus taught us that whenever we do something for someone in need, we do it for Him. I think loving and caring for each other in His name is the greatest gift we could give to honor Jesus on His birthday."


Beautifully illustrated!
About the illustrator of The Sparkle Box,Christine Kornacki       
At a very early age, Christine Kornacki developed a love for painting and bringing stories to life. After receiving a BFA in illustration from the University of Hartford, her dreams of illustrating children's books began to take shape. She spends her days painting in her studio, which adjoins a charming café in New Haven, Connecticut.


 
WHAT is inside the sparkle box?!
The Sparkle Box is a beautiful book and special tradition to share with family and friends.
you can visit www.TheSparkleBox.com for more information and ideas.
You can also share your own Sparkle Box story ☺
You will have fun putting together your very own "sparkle box" that is found at the back of this book.
 
I received a copy of this book for the purpose of review.

Coming Home For Christmas dvd

Norman Rockwell
presents
 
A simple, sentimental story of a family coming together just in time for Christmas.  My ten year old set the dvr to record EVERY Christmas Hallmark movie for the next two weeks. ☺  She loved "Coming Home for Christmas".  This movie fits right in with her dvr full! I asked her what she liked about this movie.  She found the sisterly "conflict" in the beginning funny, and enjoyed that they ended up working together to bring everyone "home".
This dvd includes a limited edition Norman Rockwell reprint.
 
 
Norman Perceval Rockwell (February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978) was a 20th-century American painter and illustrator. His works enjoy a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of American culture. Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine for more than four decades.
 
I received this product for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.