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The Homeschool Awakening Review & Giveaway

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I’m a veteran homeschool mom, so I was excited when I heard about The Homeschool Awakening. Check out my The Homeschool Awakening Review below!

Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery — with the world as their classroom. Join award-winning actor, Kirk Cameron, as he dives into the adventures of dynamic American families on a mission to put fun and faith back into learning. The Homeschool Awakening explores the ins, outs, and honest answers to homeschooling’s most frequently asked questions.

The Homeschool Awakening Review

We began homeschooling Kindergarten with our oldest in 1991. That’s not counting preschool, etc. We finished homeschooling in February 2019 when our oldest graduated. That’s 28 years of homeschooling!!

Needless to say, I was excited to watch The Homeschool Awakening. It did not disappoint!

I love, love, loved The Homeschool Awakening!!

Whether you are a seasoned homeschool veteran, new to homeschooling, thinking about homeschooling, or just know someone who homeschools, you need to see The Homeschool Awakening! Everyone will benefit.

Know someone who homeschools but you don’t really understand it? Seeing the stories of several different families, from all walks of life, will help you understand homeschooling better.

If you are thinking about homeschooling? Seeing how all the families arrange their schedules, “how” they homeschool, and how it has benefited their family will help you in deciding the best schooling path for your family.

Already homeschooling? You will get tons of encouragement, as well as gleaning new ideas from watching The Homeschool Awakening. Watching this made me miss our homeschooling days!

Take your friends, and/or relatives to see it that don’t understand homeschooling. Let The Homeschool Awakening tell and show them what homeschooling is all about!

Check out The Homeschool Awakening trailer!

The Homeschool Awakening releases in theaters nationwide June 13 & 14!

For more information, visit The Homeschool Awakening website.

Buy tickets now to see The Homeschool Awakening!

Giveaway

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Disclosure: Many thanks to TBN & CamFam Studios for providing a sample, movie watched online, of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Farm to Fork to Love Movie Review

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Farm to Fork to Love is a new movie that tells the story of Alice, a young and talented sous chef at NY’s top restaurant. She’s happy working there, for the most part. But then she receives an invitation to judge a farm to fork food competition for a prestigious annual fundraiser. That she really wants to participate in.

Bret, her boss who is also her boyfriend, does not like it when she accepts the invitation. He makes her choose between cooking for an event with him, or judging the food competition. He tells her she is “just a sous chef”, and shouldn’t participate in the event. Thankfully, Alice decides to go.

Once she arrives at the competition in Kansas, Alice is surprised to find her former boyfriend in college, Christian, is amongst the judges. The cooking show and her reconnection with Christian will make Alice reconsider her job choice and her dreams for her future.

Alice realizes that she can live out her dreams. Including having a boyfriend that supports her dreams.

In many ways, Farm to Fork to Love is your typical rom-com movie. I enjoyed watching this movie, they talk a lot about food. lol It’s an entertaining movie that held my interest the whole time. My favorite part, though, was when Alice realized that there were people that supported her in her pursuit of her dream. And didn’t try to hold her back like her boss/boyfriend at the beginning of the movie. Once she, and us, realize that we can make our dreams come true, it’s life changing.

Watch that Farm to Fork to Love trailer HERE.

The Farm to Fork to Love movie is available to watch on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Pureflix, or on Tubi.

Disclosure: Many thanks to FrontGate Media for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

Tyson’s Run Movie Review & $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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I was recently able to watch a screener video of Tyson’s Run. It’s a new movie about persistence and faith. Keep reading for my Tyson’s Run Movie Review and a giveaway!

Tyson’s Run – Movie Review

Tyson’s Run tells the story of 15 year old Tyson, who has autism. He has been homeschooled his whole life by his mother. Now, he has started to attend public school where his father coaches football. Because he wanted to learn algebra. lol He said he would go, learn algebra, and come back to teach it to mom, since she doesn’t know how to do it. lol

While helping his father at football practice, he meets champion marathon runner Aklilu, who is using the track. His life is changed forever.

Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon, Never letting his autism hold him back. By running, Tyson hopes to win his father’s approval. He runs every chance he gets. Including leaving the house at all hours to go running. As you can imagine, that doesn’t go over well with his parents.

With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.

Check out the trailer!

Tyson’s Run

Tyson’s father seems rather cold towards him. So it’s understandable that Tyson would like to win his approval.

Tyson has a bit of a rough start at public school, but soon makes friends. Friends that help him, and cheer him on while he is running his first marathon.

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After a life threatening accident while running, his father realizes how important it is to Tyson to become a marathon runner. Then he does everything he can to help Tyson get to the marathon.

What a shock to everyone when he won his first marathon! Especially the naysayers!

Tyson’s run is an awesome family movie! There is a scene where some kids pull Tyson’s chair out from under him when he is sitting down. Causing him to fall, and his lunch tray to turn over on him. But the scene ends with a girl coming over, telling the boys to stop, and helping Tyson up. She then invites him to sit at her table, and they become good friends. So it’s a great scene to have a conversation with our kids about how to treat, and help, others.

While not based on a true story, it has the feel that it could be. I loved Tyson’s Run, and plan on buying it when it becomes available in stores.

Tyson’s Run opens in theaters on March 11! Go buy your tickets now!

For more information about Tyson’s Run, visit the website.

Tyson’s Run $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Go to this giveaway form to enter to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Giveaway ends 3/20/22.

It’s super easy to fill out. So go enter!!

Disclosure: Many thanks to Collide Distribution for providing a sample of the product for this review. (I watched an online screener of the movie.) Opinions are 100% my own. The giveaway is run by them. Linda’s Lunacy is not responsible for choosing the winner, or the delivery of the prize.

The Generation to Generation Kit to Equip Parents & Grandparents – Review

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I recently received the Generation to Generation Kit to review.

The Generation to Generation Kit equips parents and grandparents to pass on a strong and living faith to your children and grandchildren.

The Generation to Generation Kit

Generation to Generation Book Review

The Generation to Generation Book:

In Generation to Generation, Yael Eckstein shares the lessons of Faith instilled in her by her parents that helped her to persevere following the sudden death of her father and gave her the hope and courage she needed to follow in his footsteps as President and CEO of The Fellowship.

Generation to Generation will show you how to bring Bible stories to life, discover how the Biblical festivals and traditions can help you share Faith within your family.

I shared a review of Generation to Generation last year, you can see it here. My views have not changed. I still highly recommend this book. Here’s what my book looked like by the time I finished reading it. The book is that good!

Generation to Generation Book Review

The Generation to Generation Workbook:

In the companion workbook, you’ll discover how Christians can pass on these lessons of Faith to their children and grandchildren.

This workbook is family friendly and is filled with Bible lessons, activities, and discussion questions for all ages.

The Workbook is available FREE to everyone! It looks like it will be an amazing resource for the whole family. See below for link to get the workbook.

If you are unsure if the Generation to Generation book is for you, I suggest starting with the free workbook. I think once you see how great the workbook is, you will want the book, too!

Holy Land Moments Coloring Book:

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. Coloring is a great way for adults to relax. The Holy Land Moments Coloring Book will help you relax & focus on the beauty and wonder of God’s Creation and His Word.

This coloring book pairs 12 devotions, called reflections in the coloring book, with illustrations based on Biblical Scriptures. So keep this coloring book hidden from your kids, pick up your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and create your own unique masterpiece — and also be encouraged spiritually. If you have teens, you will really have to hide it, or buy them each one, too.

Generation to Generation

Not only do I highly recommend the book Generation to Generation, I also highly recommend the workbook, and the coloring book.

I believe you will find all 3 to be a help and inspiration to your faith life, and for your family.

The Workbook is free, just click on the link above to get yours.

The Generation to Generation book, and the Holy Land Moments coloring book are available on the Fellowship of Christians and Jews website. You can get the Generation to Generation Workbook free here.

Disclosure: Many thanks to FrontGate Media for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

1% Better Book Review & Giveaway

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I recently received the book 1% Better Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too to review. Written by Chris Nikic & Nik Nikic, with Don Yaeger, 1% Better is written in Nik Nikic’s voice. Chris and his accomplishments are the focus of 1% Better, and Chris is a coauthor of the book as he was interviewed by his father and the writer.

1% Better Book Review & Giveaway

Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to every complete an IRONMAN triathlon, inspires others to achieve their goals by getting better 1% at a time.

If you have read only one article about Chris Nikic, you were likely hooked and wanted to read more. This inspiring young man, who in November 2020 became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN (and verified by Guinness World Records), has become famous. All across the globe, people followed his pursuit and cheered him on, but in this book Chris and his father, Nik, will give the how-to behind his success—getting better 1% at a time—which is something everyone can do in any area of their lives.

“My mission is to honor God by being the best me I can be so I can be an example to others,” states Chris. “I want to change the perceptions and raise expectations for others like me so we can reach our God-given potential.” In 1% Better, Chris and Nik share the motivating principles that can be applied by anyone trying to realize a dream and reach their full potential—whether they are young or old, in shape or out of shape, and even if living with a disability.

I enjoyed reading 1% Better. A great book, about a great guy, and his awesome accomplishments. I learned a couple of things that I will be applying to my life in areas that I need to improve.

1% Better is divided into 3 parts.

Part 1 covers from Dad’s childhood to Chris’ childhood, school, and interest in sports.

Part 2 is the section where Chris gets serious about his training, and his accomplishments.

Part 3 goes into more detail about the 1% better concept. The mindset and habits one needs to develop to achieve their goals and dreams.

In each part, Dad also talks about his business’, how they relate to his son, and to his 1% better philosophy.

I was slightly disappointed that there wasn’t more shown from Chris’s point of view. I believe that was by design, as stated above in the first paragraph. I did miss more of his voice, though.

Overall, 1% Better is a great book, and I highly recommend it. Whether you are looking for a great read, or a self help book to improve your life, I think you will like 1% Better, too.

You can purchase 1% Better HERE.

1% Better Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too - Book Review

1% Better Book Giveaway

Go HERE & enter to win a copy of 1% Better for yourself, or to give as a gift!

Disclosure: Many thanks to FrontGate Media for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post

Vindication Review & Pure Flix Subscription Giveaway

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Do you love binge watching shows? I do! I was recently able to watch all of Vindication Season 1, an original crime drama series on Pure Flix. I loved it! Check out my review of Vindication Season 1. Now I’m back with another Vindication Review & a PureFlix subscription giveaway!

Vindication Season 2 is now out, with a new episode every Wednesday! So far, Season 2 is just as awesome as Season 1.

Vindication is not one of the usual crime drama shows you usually see. It’s a faith based show that follows Detective Travis (Todd Terry, Breaking Bad), a 15 year police veteran in a small town in Texas.

I’m not seeing an official age rating, but Vindication is suitable for teenagers and adults.

I was assigned Season 2 Episode 5 The Game of Life to tell you about. There was a lot happening in this episode, the rivalry between Precinct 2 and Precinct 1 intensifies. In the office, in the gym, and culminating in a flag football game to raise money for charity. Playing your rivals makes for an intense football game.

Detective Travis and his wife, through a series of events, take in a young man just being released from jail. They are adjusting to having a young man in the house, while the young man is adjusting to living in a house again.

Vindication Season 2 Trailer

Check out the Vindication Season 2 trailer.

Unlike past episodes, there was no case solved in this episode. It focused on character development, continuing story lines, as well as starting a new storyline. Episode 5 ends in a cliffhanger. I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I won’t tell you what it is!

I enjoyed watching this episode. It was nice to have one that focused on the main characters more, instead of a crime. Can’t wait to watch the next one and see how this cliff hanger ends!!

You can watch Vindication on PureFlix.

For more information, visit the Vindication website.

PureFlix Subscription Giveaway

I’m excited to be able to give one of you a 6 month subscription to Pureflix!

PureFlix is a faith based video streaming service. You won’t find sex, language, violence, etc. in anything they stream. They have shows for ages 1 – adult. This includes movies, original series, tv shows, and also includes all the VeggieTales videos. This is one streaming service that you can turn on and not have to worry about what your kids, or you, will see or hear.

To enter this giveaway, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Be sure to read the terms & conditions on the form!

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Disclosure: Many thanks to PureFlix for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Courageous Legacy – Review & Ticket Giveaway

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It’s hard for me to believe that it’s already been 10 years since the movie Courageous first came out. My family loved this move. Not just loved, but still love. Check out this Courageous Legacy Review & Giveaway.


Ten years ago this fall, Courageous opened in theaters across the world. Filled with heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud humor, and powerful inspiration, Courageous has entertained and impacted families across the globe for the past decade.


Now, from the Kendrick Brothers, creators of the No. 1 box-office movie War Room and Overcomer, comes Courageous Legacy. The beloved film has been remastered with 4K digital picture quality, 5.1 Dolby sound, and additional footage, including a new bonus ending.

Courageous Legacy Review & Giveaway

Have you seen Courageous in the past? If you have, then you know it has a great storyline about fathers. If you haven’t seen Courageous before, check out this Courageous Legacy trailer.

I was able to watch a screener of Courageous Legacy. I watched it with my husband, and we still laughed just as hard at the funny parts as we did when this movie first came out. And, yes, I still got tears in my eyes at the emotional moments. My husband and I both loved the bonus ending! All I can say about it at this point, is you simply must see this movie. You will love it!

Go see Courageous Legacy in theaters this weekend, starting Friday, September 24th!

For more information about this movie, visit the Courageous Legacy website. You can buy Courageous Legacy movie tickets here.

Courageous Legacy Giveaway

Enter the giveaway to win 2 free Fandango codes to see Courageous Legacy in theaters! Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway ends Monday, the 27th. Open to the United States only.

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Many thanks to Sony Pictures for providing this product/product information for  review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I  did receive the product in exchange for this review and post.  

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