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Our Chocolate Tasting Experience at French Broad Chocolate Factory
What’s in your pocket? During the reign of the Aztec Empire, you may have been considered wealthy if you had a pocketful of cacao (ka-kau) beans. Even though we're not using cacao beans as currency today, the chocolate they produce is still highly treasured. Last year, my daughters treated me to a chocolate tasting at the French Broad Chocolate Factory and Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina. The experience was delightful. It provided a wonderful reminder that truly savoring something requires time and patience. Dipping into a chocolate factory for a chocolate tasting experience needs to be on every chocolate lover’s bucket list!
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God’s Champions for Justice
I'm pleased to announce Gayle Veitenheimer as today's guest blogger who is sharing with us how we can be God's champions for justice--standing up for others as we follow God's Word. The last time Gayle was here, she shared with us about celebrating our children's spiritual birthdays. Enjoy today's post. And, thank you, Gayle, for sharing your thoughts with us. GOD'S CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE When my oldest son Ben was in high school, I prayed over him each morning. My go-to prayer for him was that he would be God's champion that day. Ben has a strong sense of justice. In class, a friend of his experienced unfair treatment by…
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Egg Shortages: Helpful Tips We Can Learn from WWII
Do the egg prices and shortages have you in a tizzy? Stay calm and read on. There are several things we can learn from the folks who lived during the WWII era. This is a great way to teach the younger generation the value of learning history. Often times, we discover helpful information relevant to current situations. At the time of this writing, Hawaiians are paying almost ten dollars for a dozen. Florida is pushing seven dollars; but the average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. is hovering around six dollars a dozen. Whether it's due to disease or other factors, it's estimated over 58 million poultry have…
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YOU’RE JOKING ME – JOKES FOR KIDS BY A KID (Review & Giveaway)
Q. "What do baby chickens like to buy in stores? A. Cheep, cheep stuff! Are you looking for a new joke book for kids? Look no further. William Daniel has nailed it in his debut book, YOU’RE JOKING ME – JOKES FOR KIDS BY A KID. So, what makes this book special?
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MOUSE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT {Review & Giveaway!}
Tis the season to savor excellent Christmas books! This week you’re in for a treat with a review of MOUSE’S CHIRSTMAS GIFT. To top it off, we have an autographed giveaway copy. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la!
