My life of Faith, Family and Crochet

Book: The Son in My Eyes – Seeing the Light of Jesus in Vietnam

Author: Mai Spencer with Dixie Phillips

I must admit, when I first read the title and realized it was a Vietnam story, I didn’t think I was going to like the book. Once I read the first couple pages though, I was hooked!

Mai Spencer touched my heart as I read page after page of her life growing up as a poor Buddhist girl in Vietnam. She nearly lost her life as a young girl when she was exposed to Agent Orange. But that was only the beginning. Spencer was faced with many more obstacles that she was able to overcome over the years.

She ended up finding true love when she met her American husband and moved to the United States with him. The tragedies kept coming though. Three out of her four children died prematurely and that’s what began to lead her to a life with Jesus. Even though Mai was raised in a Buddhist home, she knew that false god wasn’t who was protecting her. Spencer began to cry out to Jesus and she was saved!

Spencer’s love for God was so strong, she even gave up her successful business to return to Vietnam and build a church there. Her and her husband, Dennis, plan to spend the rest of their lives changing the hearts of the Vietnam people to follow Jesus. They are also the founders of Jesus in Vietnam Ministries. You can visit them here.

Mai Spencer demonstrates forgiveness and hope. She is such an inspiration to me and hopefully she will be for you as well.

Buy It!

If you’re ready for your life to be changed, The Son in My Eyes is available for $14.99 at Deep River Books by clicking here.

It is also available on Amazon at a more competitive price by clicking here.

Win It!

I’m giving away my copy of this book because I feel it is a must read!

Here’s how you can get your free copy:

Each time you complete one of the tasks below (or if you already have), then leave a comment. Each item counts as an entry!

1. Follow Heavenly Mommy via GFC (right-hand side bar)
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5. Follow Bring it On! Communications on Facebook
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This giveaway ends on September 9th at 9 pm PST. Open to US residents only. Heavenly Mommy will pay for postage.

*I received a free copy of this book from Bring it On! Communications for review purposes. I was not monetarily compensated for this review in any way. All opinions are my own.

Is winter preventing you from getting that soft skin you desire?

Have you been battling a severe skin condition that doesn’t even compare to regular dry skin?

If so, I have the product for you!

Skin MD Natural made my hands feel soft and silky the minute it touched my skin. It was never greasy like a lot of the other leading fragrance lotions.  The bottle comes in a compact 4 oz. container, which is great for my diaper bag or purse. Skin MD Natural is also gentle enough to be used on your face, body, hands and feet.

Do you worry about sun protection? Me too! Luckily, Skin MD Natural also comes in an optional SPF 15 lotion.

Full product description from manufacturer:
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This can be a big benefit for those who cook, wash dishes and garden because Skin MD Natural helps skin retain its natural moisture and oils in the face of all those irritating soaps and chemicals.
 
The manufacturer’s website www.skinmdnatural.com has hundreds of dermatologist and user reviews including many addressing severe dry skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. People with sensitive skin — and those of us who like to live as naturally as possible — will appreciate that Skin MD Natural is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. It is made with more than 90% natural ingredients and 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA’s “most safe” list.

Skin MD Natural and Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 are manufactured in the United States using 100% solar power, free of animal products and animal testing.

By now you’re probably wondering where you can get your own bottle of Skin MD Natural. Here are a couple ways:

Buy it!

Head on over to www.skinmdnatural.com and use the store locator tab to find the product in your area.

Win it!

One person will win a bottle of Skin MD Natural lotion! ($18 value)

**Leave a comment below letting me know why you deserve to win! (Mandatory entry)

For extra entries:

Leave a separate comment for each extra entry. Make sure you leave your email address so I can notify you. If you already follow Heavenly Mommy through one of the sources below, let me know that too!

• Follow Heavenly Mommy via email
• Follow Heavenly Mommy via Google Friend Connect (right-hand side bar)
• “Like” Heavenly Mommy on Facebook 
• Follow Heavenly Mommy on Twitter
• “Like” Skin MD Natural on Facebook
• Follow Skin MD Natural on Twitter

Contest ends Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 9 pm Pacific Time. The winner will have 48 hours to respond once notified, otherwise an alternate winner will be chosen.

**All opinions are my own and may vary from others. I received a free sample of Skin MD Natural lotion to complete my review.

Being a mommy to a toddler can be very exhausting and stressful at times. When I was asked to review this product, I thought it might be a great way to help me relax and focus throughout the day and at night when I sleep.

I received my samples of RelaxZen DAY and RelaxZen NIGHT and was eager to try them out. RelaxZen is a relaxation beverage created with natural herbs, vitamins and amino acids.

Here’s what they say about their products:

The centerpieces of the RelaxZen lineup are our DAY and NIGHT products. Both are designed to help calm and relax your mind, elevate your mood and feelings of emotional well-being. RelaxZen DAY is a non-drowsy formula that reduces stress while increasing both focus and attention so that you can work calmly and productively. RelaxZen NIGHT contains the same ingredients as the DAY product along with sleep-promoting herbs to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. With RelaxZen NIGHT you get a great night’s sleep and wake up refreshed. Or as we say, sleep happy.

The first formula I tried was RelaxZen NIGHT to help me sleep. I drank most of the shot and left a little for my hubby to taste. The mellow berry flavor was ok. I’m pretty picky and I was able to drink it. I didn’t really notice anything different though. I didn’t get sleepy within 20 mintues like most people and I woke up at 2 in the morning unable to sleep. I felt like I usually do when I wake up. Nothing different. My hubby on the other hand, felt sleepy with the little bit I left for him. He also slept through the night. So maybe I was just fighting it! Ha ha!

I tried RelaxZen DAY today and the mellow berry flavor didn’t taste as good as the NIGHT formula. I had a hard time finishing it, although the flavors were similar. The DAY formula made me feel relaxed, unlike the NIGHT formula. I was able to focus and get my stuff done.

Buy RelaxZen!

If you don’t want to wait and see if you’ll be the lucky winner of a pair of RelaxZen shots, you can head on over to Thirstmonger.com and use the coupon code SMILE to receive 10% off any RelaxZen product and free shipping! Hurry, this offer ends 1/31/11!

Win RelaxZen!

Threepeople will win their own pair of RelaxZen shots! All you need to do is leave me a comment letting me know what stresses you out and why you deserve to win RelaxZen DAY and NIGHT. You must leave your name and email address when you comment. Extra entries will only count if you complete this step. US residents only please.

Extra chances to win!

You can do one or all of these things to get extra entries. *Leave a separate comment* for each so each entry will count. If you already follow Heavenly Mommy through one of the sources below, let me know that too!

Follow Heavenly Mommy via email (right sidebar) and verify your address (1 entry)

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Follow Heavenly Mommy on Twitter (1 entry)

Follow Heavenly Mommy via Google Friend Connect (right sidebar) (1 entry)

Like RelaxZen on Facebook (1 entry)

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Contest ends on February 7th at 9 pm Pacific Time. Winners will be selected using Random.org and once notified will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected.

**All opinions are my own and may vary from others. A pair of RelaxZen shots were given to me courtesy of Smile.ly**