UNSTOPPABLE review and Giveaway

ABOUT UNSTOPPABLE

Inspired by the death of Cameron’s close friend who succumbed to cancer at the age of 15, Kirk Cameron takes viewers on an inspiring and hope-filled visual journey to better understand the biggest doubt-raising question in faith: “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?”

Going back to the beginning—literally—Kirk investigates the origins of good and evil and how they impact our lives … and our eternities. UNSTOPPABLE will prompt audiences to consider the role that pain and suffering has in our lives, as they affirm their personal views on faith, and encourage conversation starters about God, suffering, and hope. 

In theaters for only two weeknights (Sept 24th and Oct 3th, 2013), UNSTOPPABLE: A Live Event with Kirk Cameron sold a staggering 260,000 tickets and reached a theatrical gross of over $3.2 million dollars. In just two nights this independent project sent a loud message – audiences want thought-provoking and meaningful entertainment.   

Kirk Cameron is best known for his memorable role as “Mike Seaver,” a cultural icon of the 80's, with his mullet hairstyle, cool glasses, and wisecracking comebacks. More recently he enjoyed much success with the No. 1 grossing inspirational film of 2008, Fireproof, and his recent documentary, Monumental. Kirk and his wife, Chelsea, were on-screen sweethearts during their Growing Pains years and are the founders of Camp Firefly, where terminally and seriously ill children and their families are provided an all-expense paid retreat (www.CampFirefly.com). Together, Kirk and Chelsea live in California with their six children.

I was thrilled to be given an opportunity to review this movie. Yes, I was one of those 80's kids that grew up watching Kirk Cameron on "Growing Pains", but even more so, I have loved watching his work in Christian films and seeing how real he makes the Gospel. In this beautifully directed movie of Unstoppable, we follow his journey as he narrates through some difficult questions and situations. I feel the movie was straightforward and easy to understand. By creating a "drama" and story to watch, we are able to gain a clear understanding of the story of Creation, God's love for us and how even the most tragic circumstances can be used for good.

My son and I watched this together and he agreed it was amazing and followed the Bible closely. I found myself in tears a few times throughout the movie.

This is definitely a movie that is family friendly, and one every family should watch together. It can lead to some great conversations and Bible Study.

You can learn more about the movie on the official Website, Facebook and Twitter.

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Jades Menagerie Review and Giveaway!

What a fun gift set this is. I was thrilled to be able to include Passport Covers and More in my Holiday Gift Guide! They have some wonderfully unique items on their website you will want to check out. I was able to pick out my favorite gift set theme to review. Living in Florida, I had to go with the flip flop design. I live in flip flops and thought it would make a fun set. The gift set comes with the 3 items seen in the picture. The largest one is a website and password book. (there is a choice of address book according to website)You are able to keep track of all your valuable information in one location. This makes it easy to remember. Honestly, I'm  not sure I'd feel comfortable writing all my passwords down for websites such as bank information. As a homeschool mom though there are many sites I will visit and sign up for products, information, etc where it would be great to have an easy to find location for all my passwords. I have usually been really bad about just writing them on papers on my desk..I am thrilled to now have a place where I know I can find them.
There are also covers for a checkbook and  business cards or credit cards. The set came wrapped in tissue paper which gave a step up look to them. Each set is handmade and one of a kind. They have layers to them which makes them special. I love the look to them and how unique they are. No more boring holders, now you can have something which will spark interest whenever  you take them out!

These would make great Christmas gifts also for a friend or family member. How special to share with them a useful gift with a personalized look. You have a chance now for your chance to win this set in the giveaway below!

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Great Wall Decals from Vinyl Disorder : Review and Giveaway!

I was so excited to have the opportunity to include Vinyl Disorder in my Holiday Gift Guide this year!
I enjoyed searching their great website for the decal I wanted to try out.  They have a ton of great decals to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing it down! I wanted it to be something I could put on my son's wall as a surprise, but I finally had to have him help me pick it out because I couldn't decide. This just means I'll be ordering more for sure!

The wall decals are easy to use, and work great. They come packaged in well protected boxes and the decal was in perfect condition. Thankfully it comes also with instructions on how to attach the decals easily.

You can get the vinyl decals for both your car and home walls. This is perfect for covering all interests.
They have a large amount of options and sizes available.

The one I chose was Called to Serve.  Here are a couple pictures of the wall decal on my son's bedroom wall.


I love how clean it looks. It is smooth and attaches naturally to the wall. I would recommend going very slowly as you pull the backing off. The letters stuck somewhat and I had to use a credit card multiple times over each letter to be sure it would come off without ripping. I was very impressed though that after I made sure it was loose from the backing, it was easy to apply.

The picture to the right shows it size wise along the top of his bed. The bed is a full size bed.
The picture below is a close up of the wording. You can see how it looks, and how smooth it appears against the wall.


My son loves it. He said it was a great reminder for him each morning to remember he was called to serve Christ and enjoys seeing it through the day.

They offer everything from quotes to pictures for almost anything. Definitely worth checking out!
                                                                                   

                                                           

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Designer Handbag Giveaway with 2 prizes!

What a perfect giveaway as we move into the holiday season! Enter for a chance to win one!



                             Read the full review by Rebecca at Love2EncourageYou. Check out this beautiful line of amazing designer handbags! Elizabeth Scovil has quite a gift for style and luxury when it comes to her handbags as well as a flair for the creative and practical needs of her customers. When you visit her website, you'll soon see for yourselves just why I couldn't resist the delicious color schemes and patterns her products are made of. You can also stop by and visit her cozy shop to see them first hand at 2941 Staten Road, Orlando FL 32804. Please call ahead if you plan to stop by to make sure Elizabeth is available to assist you. Phone 407-947-5006.

Elizabeth has an original stitching technique that is the only one of its kind in all the USA. She has perfected her craft in such a way that each customer knows the bags were made with great care and individuality with the puckered stitching on the fabric. Her line of products have great charm and personality and they will soon become a fan favorite everywhere! I was lucky enough to be blessed with a chance to review one of her gorgeous medium sized tote bags! Bag size is approx 13x14 with 6 large interior pockets. These bags are made of material with a scrumptious feel to it. The medium tote has many uses. It is beautiful and classy enough to wear as your purse for daily use, going out on the town with the hubby, or versatile enough to be used as a beach bag when on vacation. They retail for $80. There is also a loop of fabric installed inside the top lip of the tote bag with a keyring on the end for attaching your keys, or other small items that might be handy to keep close. I strongly recommend following Elizabeth Scovil on all her social media channels. You never know when she might be holding a giveaway or running a sale on merchandise. She is creating new products for the future too, so you can stay in the loop for the launch of any new items. Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest Overall, I give the Elizabeth Scovil collection of designer handbags a big 5 out of 5 stars for class, creativity, uniqueness, high quality craftsmanship, gorgeous patterns, and great practical uses in a variety of ways. Love them! Visit elizabethscovil.com and purchase one of these stunning handbags for yourself, a family member, or friend. They make terrific gifts - especially with the holidays quickly approaching.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Now here's another way to get an Elizabeth Scovil Designer Handbag of your very own! You have an even greater chance to win in the giveaway below because Elizabeth has generously offered to give away not one bag but two! Prize: Two winners will each receive a medium tote like the one I reviewed above! $80 retail value! (Total value of prizes in this giveaway are $160! Each winner receiving one handbag.) Date: 10/05/2013 at 12:01am to 10/19/2013 at 12:01am. Location: Open to residents in the USA. Age: 18 yrs of age or older to enter. Void where prohibited. Please enter using the Rafflecopter form below. You must complete the first mandatory entry and then you can complete each additional optional entry. The more you entries you submit, the higher your chances of winning. Please note: All entries will be verified. Cheating in any form is not tolerated. Good luck to each of you and have fun entering the giveaway! a Rafflecopter giveaway *Disclosure: Lost Island of Book Reviews did not receive compensation for this post except for a free link on the giveaway form. Love2EncourageYou and the other blogs promoting are not responsible for sponsor prize fulfillment. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

Canvas Print Giveaway!

Here is a great opportunity to enter to win a FREE 8x10 Canvas Print!

What a wonderful way to capture memories!

 The giveaway runs from Aug 22nd to Sept 5th.
This giveaway is open to those in North America. check out my full review of the product a Liven it up with Easy Canvas Prints




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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Giveaway!

What a great place to visit this summer! Don't miss out on a chance to win an exciting evening! Family,fun and food...what more could you want?!

Who would love to win some tickets to one of the most exciting dinner shows in Central Florida? Here's your chance to win Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament tickets for two!

Ever had the pleasure of witnessing the excitement of a dinner and show at Medieval Times? Read the full review here!

A fun place for the family!---

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Sponsored by: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Giveaway coordinated by: Rebecca at Love2EncourageYou

Prize: One winner will receive 2 tickets to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Orlando, Florida location.

 

Location: Open to USA residents

 

Age: Must be 18+

 

Date: Giveaway runs until 6/26/2013.

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PB Crave Giveaway!

Welcome to the PB Crave Choco Choco Variety Pack Giveaway

Hosted by Miss Frugal Mommy and Sponsored by PB Crave

One person is going to win a PB Crave Choco Choco Variety Pack (RV $20.97)

To learn more about this delicious all natural peanut butter, read Miss Frugal Mommy's Review!

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Chief Complaint Brain Tumor Costnic Blast

Chief Complaint: Brain Tumor

At 57 years old, I thought I was the poster child for fifty-year old healthiness: I competed in triathlons, rode in 100 mile biking events and ate a healthy diet chock full of organic vegetables. Then I discovered that I had a brain tumor the size of my wife’s fist. My memoir chronicles the first year I spent addressing tumor-related health issues: preparing for my first operation, discovering a dangerous skull infection, having the infected portion of my skull surgically removed, learning about my substantial vision and cognitive losses, undergoing rehab and radiation treatments, and learning to live with my “new normal.” And, as best I can tell, the phrase “new normal” is the medical community’s code words for “You’re alive, so quit bitchin’.” As my health changed, so did my sense of humor. My humor started out superficially light-hearted prior to the first operation; transmogrified into gallows humor after several subsequent operations; and leveled out as somewhat wry-ish after radiation and rehab. Topics I write about in the book include:

• How not to tell everybody you have a brain tumor
• Why it’s a lot of work to die in this country
• Why I had difficulties in naming my tumor
• How I negotiated bathroom visits with “Nurse Don’t-Bother-Me”
• Why I could prove that I was the “dumbest guy in the room”
• Why someone compared the back of my head to a diseased goat
• How I flunked a job interview with myself

This is a book for anybody interested in memoirs about people dealing with personal crises, for patients trudging through rehab, for caretakers helping victims of serious illnesses, or for anybody looking for an unexpected chuckle from an unlikely subject. Purchase Chief Complaint: Brain Tumor at Amazon.com

About John Kerastas

I've worked at a global advertising agency, at several technology start-up companies and as a free-lance writer. Currently I spend most of my time blogging, speaking and writing about brain health, brain tumors and rehab. I speak to hospital rehab groups, stroke and aphasia groups, and last summer spoke at the American Brain Tumor Association's annual "Patient and Caregiver" conference. My charity and non-profit efforts includes work through the Taproot Foundation on behalf of Apna Ghar (a Chicago-based non-profit providing domestic violence services to immigrant communities). I also go on Appalachia Service project trips through my church, participate in Early Response Teams that follow first responders into disaster areas, and teach and certify Early Response Teams through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (e.g.UMCOR).

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