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Month: September 2015

Review: Giants – Legends & Lore of Goliaths

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I received a copy of this book to help facilitate the writing of this review. Giants: Legends & Lore of Goliaths is an interactive book featuring historical accounts of giants from the Bible as well as tales of giants from legends around the world. It has beautiful images and fun facts. Flags from various countries lift up to reveal stories of giants. Pull tabs display accounts of creation, the flood, and giants. The Biblical account of David & Goliath is given in a fold-out 4-page spread. Readers will learn of other giants in the Bible as well as giants from…

Staying Hydrated: Glass Water Bottle Options

Posted in Outdoor Adventures, and Reviews

Recently, thanks to receiving some discounted glass water bottles and a tumbler to test out from 3 different companies, I’ve gotten hooked on glass water bottles. While glass water bottles aren’t exactly practical for hiking or other outdoor activities due to the higher probability for breakage, they are great for normal, everyday activities. I personally like the flavor of water and other beverages out of glass better than out of metal or plastic. This 15.2 oz. tumbler from Simple Eleven is an insulated (double walled) glass tumbler that is watertight and features a beautiful bamboo lid. The fine mesh tea…

Earth’s Catastrophic Past by Andrew Snelling

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I received a review copy of this 2-volume set to provide feedback based upon are use of the product. Munchkin plans on studying geology and biology with a focus in paleontology in college, so this 2 volume set was of great interest to her. She’s had some experience with the topics due to taking classes through AIG, so I was curious as to what she would think of the books. Here are her thoughts on the Earth’s Catastrophic Past Volume 1 & 2 by Andrew Snelling: The first volume states and meticulously answer many common questions including how many animals…