When We Last Spoke book review

When We Last Spoke

About The Book:

With the heart and humor of Fannie Flagg’s Fried Green Tomatoes and Rebecca Wells’s Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, author Marci Henna introduces you to the Cranbournes—a mostly lovable and undoubtedly nutty family who’ve had more than their fair share of hard times.

A beautiful blend of tears and laughter, When We Last Spoke tells the tale of sisters Juliet and Evangeline, who are dropped off by their Broadway-bound mother at their paternal grandparents’ Texas ranch in 1967. After their cherished father is killed in Vietnam, the girls are orphaned. Still mourning their son’s death, grandparents Walt and Ruby accept their role as guardians, only to be surprised soon after by another permanent houseguest’s arrival—Walt’s kooky mother, Itasca.

Fast-forward to the present, where the warmhearted home in which the girls grew up is now just a faint memory. The estranged sisters are in need of a good dose of Walt’s famous stargazing wisdom: “You’ve got to look real close. Pay attention to what’s around you in this life. You’re liable to miss something important if you don’t.”

Packed with plenty of quirky characters and hilarious escapades, this must-read novel also digs in deep to the things that matter most—family, friends, love, and forgiveness.

My Thoughts:

As I lay in bed and read this book I was swept back to my days living in Texas from 2nd-6th grade.  Memories washed over me and I see, hear, taste, smell and feel the images that the author Marci Henna painted with her words.  This was a book I thoroughly enjoyed reading and can't wait to read the rest of the Fireside series.  I've never read anything written by Marci Henna but I love her style of writing and they way she seamlessly goes from the past to the present and back to the past again.  As I was reading I found myself longing for the days I spend with my grandparents.  I've recently lost all of my grandparents so I think a tear or two might have slipped out as memories sprang up while reading this novel.  As I was reading I loved that the main protagonist found out that a life worth living is the life worth remembering.

About the author:

 Marci Henna

Marci Henna was born in Austin, Texas and lived as a child in Kenya, East Africa with the Wakamba tribe where her parents managed a medical research station. She later moved to the Hill Country ranch which has been in the family since the 1800’s and currently lives in Austin.

 More Info:

Follow Marci Henna and the Fireside series on social media:

• Facebook 
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Buy the book:                                                                            

• Softcover    
• Kindle 
• Retail price $11.38

Marci will be giving away a FREE Kindle version from Feb. 20-24 on Amazon.

Leave a comment telling me your favorite memories of your grandparents and you will be entered to win both the book and DVD!

Thanks for reading,

 

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and 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. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas CD

Funny story about Amy Grant and I...you see I wanted to be here when I was in 4th grade.  At that time I listened to her music pretty much non-stop.  I knew every word by heart and I gave it my all.  My parents even took me to my very first concert and it was indeed Amy Grant!  I was thrilled and went back to another concert 2 years later when I was in 6th grade and oh how I still wanted to sing like her.  Fast forward to 10th grade and she came to Tulsa with Michael W. Smith and of course I went to that concert and once again in 11th grade.  I've never seen someone in concert 4 times before!  Oh wait scratch that it's going to be 5 times tonight (I'll post pictures on here tomorrow)!!!  Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are coming to Tulsa again woohoo.  Kevin and I are going with our besties Mika and Jim from OKC.  You probably know about Mika from her blog Mika's Pantry and of course we adopted Kenzie and Bailey at the same time and the rest is history. 

Needless to say I was beyond thrilled when FlyBy offered me a chance to review Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas album.  I can't get enough of it, in the car, on my phone, while I'm falling asleep, while I'm cooking.  Christmas music and Amy Grant is just the perfect mix for me. If you'd like to preview before you buy here's a link.

“To Be Together” Audio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUpIwK5Bxn8

To purchase click on the following link:

iTunes

 Giveaways for this promotion are only for residents

of the continental U.S. 

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Thanks for reading,

 

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and 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.

Bible Journaling Kit

Are you a doodler or a journaler?  Do you like to color, scrapbook or craft?  If so, Bible journaling might be right up your alley.  I'd never heard of it until last year when a sweet homeschool mama showed me your Bible and something clicked in my mind.  WOW!! This is something I can do as a creative outlet and also as creative worship.  I'm not gonna lie it's pretty fun too.  

My amazing husband ordered the Inspire Journaling Bible for me in November 2015 for Christmas but it took forever to come in.  I finally got it in August 2016 and was not disappointed.  

  

FlyBy offered me the chance to review and blog about an Ellie Claire Bible Journaling Kit and I jumped at the opportunity since I knew it would make a great addition to my journaling Bible.

Here I am unboxing it. 

 This set comes with the following items:

• 8 colored pencil twists that never need sharpening
• 1 archival-quality journaling pen
• 4 sheets of inspirational word stickers
• 4 sheets of alphabet stickers
• 24 tab stickers to mark special passages
• A ruled page protector mat with die cut edge for tracing lines
• A Philippians 4:3 “Whatever Is Lovely”-inspired pouch that has an adjustable strap to fit most Bibles—perfectly sized to store your pencils, pens, and tabs!
• Presented in an attractive gift box

The bright green zipper case holds everything you see.  Stickers, tags, quotes, letters, a ruled page protector, colored pencils and a pen.  This case also attaches to your Bible so you don't lose it.

Here's a picture of the back so you can see how it attaches. Pretty cool huh?

One of my favorite scriptures so I marked it with a tag at the top, underlined it with one of the creamy colored pencils and added a couple of stickers.

I'm also doing a giveaway.  Leave me a comment about Bible journaling, do you love it, not like it, never heard of it?  I'd love to hear our thoughts and you'll be entered to win one of these fun sets.  You can also leave a comment on my Facebook post if that's easier for you.

***BONUS***

As a fun promotion Worthy Inspired and Ellie Claire are giving away with 5 different kits!  They also have free coloring pages so just click on the link below and you'll be whisked away to their page.

http://www.sharethesebooks.com/copy-of-bible-journaling-kit-giveaw

To purchase your own kit click on any of these links:

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/BNBibleJournaling
Amazon: http://bit.ly/BibleJournaling
Books-A-Million: http://bit.ly/BAMBibleJournaling
Christian Book Distributors: http://bit.ly/CBDBibleJournaling

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.
If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.
Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  The winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Thanks for reading, 

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTCs 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and 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.

Kenzie's 16th Gotcha Day

Happy 16th Gotcha Day Kenzie!  16 years ago Kevin and I were anxiously awaiting her arrival at the LAX airport.  My mom and Kevin's parents flew in that morning to surprise us and were just as excited as we were to meet Sun Hwa Kim (Kenzie's Korean name).  We paced up and down the terminal just outside of customs.  I saw her being carried by someone that I didn't know and that concerned me a little bit but I could see Beverlee talking to him so I knew everything would be ok.  It turned out to be Mr. Chae, he had escorted Kenzie instead of the baby he was supposed to escort.  The other baby was having problems on the airplane and Kenzie was enjoying the flight by cooing at all the flight attendants so Bev and Mr. Chae switched babies.  The moment he placed her in my arms is seared in my memory forever.  My life changed in the blink of an eye, I was now a mommy to the most beautiful baby on the planet.  Kevin was crying so hard he didn't see Kenzie reach out her tiny, plump hands for him so I said, "She wants you".  He grabbed her and cried until her whole head was wet with his tears.  It was a surreal experience.  I can not believe this precious girl has been in our life for 16 years now.  We're so thankful and grateful to call her our daughter.  She brings laughter and smiles everywhere she goes and I can not wait to see what the future holds for her. 

November is National Adoption Month if you're interested in more info on International adoption feel free to message me at justwedeminute@gmail.com or contact the agency we used www.dillonadopt.com

Thanks for reading, 

Operation Christmas Child 2016

Operation Christmas Child

Our family belongs to this amazing homeschool co-op called Aspire and we stay busy with them.  They keep us hopping!  Anyway, our co-op and church partner together for many activities and we've been collecting donations for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox project.  This is a wonderful organization that sends a shoebox packed full of gifts and needed items to over 100 countries around the globe.  Children are shown that someone loves them and so does Jesus.  My mom the kids and I went to the packing party and we each packed around 7 shoe boxes.  We prayed that the children receiving these boxes would get what they are needing.  Each box contained many items but ours all had a toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, and soap along with a WOW item like a doll or truck and pencil, paper, pens, socks, etc.  The goal for our church was 250 shoe boxes and with the Lord's blessing of many helping hands and generous hearts we were able to pack 363!!!  Our family put trackers on our boxes so we can see where they went and hopefully we'll be able to contact some of the children that receive the boxes.  If you'd like more info on packing parties in your area or how you can get involved please click on the link below.

Operation Christmas Child

Kenzie and Hannah writing personal notes to add to the boxes.

#Ipackedashoebox

If you're a savvy shopper or a coupon queen you can really help children in need by stocking up throughout the year.  Here's a link to a monthly list of items that are needed!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.samaritanspurse.org/occ/pdfs/Year-Long-Calendar2.pdf

Thanks for reading,

The Afters- "Live On Forever" CD review

The Afters Release New Single "Live On Forever," Already Playing On 40 Stations Across AC and CHR Formats. 

Street Date: September 9th, 2016 (that's tomorrow) 

The Afters are not holding back on their newest release "Live on Forever."  In fact, they are bursting through new barriers.  This latest offering is filled with innovative, cutting edge, fresh pop music that is both epic and captivating.  The group has taken life experiences, spun them into something redemptive and uplifting, and captured that transformative experience into art.  Their first single "Live On Forever" impacted radio in the Fall of 2015 and hit the top 5. Their 2nd single "Battles" went for adds on 7/22 and is expected to be a hit.  The band heads out on a 45+ city tour with the Newsboys this Fall.

About The Afters

Texas-based, four-piece band The Afters were propelled into the national spotlight with their INO/Sony Music Label Group debut I Wish We All Could Win. The project spawned the swirling, melodic hit “Beautiful Love,” earning the band an enthusiastic following when the song was selected as the theme track for MTV’s “8th and Ocean.” “Beautiful Love” was also the most downloaded track of 2006 on the iTunes ® Inspirational charts and garnered the band an mtvU award. The Afters’ sophomore release Never Going Back To OK (INO/Columbia Records) debuted in the Top 50 on the Billboard Top 200, and proved to be a sensation on the silver screen with “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC), “Dr. Phil,” “Army Wives” (Lifetime) and “Rachael Ray.” The band’s third record Light Up the Sky bolstered two No. 1 radio hits, as well as placements on “The Biggest Loser” (NBC) and “You Deserve It” (ABC). A slew of media including Rolling Stone, Seventeen.com, E! News Live, TV Guide, Premiere Radio and more also picked up on covering The Afters. 


Sharing from my heart:

I'm a girl that likes all types of music from Country, Blue Grass, Christian, Pop, Classical and Rock so when I was asked to review The Afters newest album I jumped at the chance.  The song that spoke to me right away was "Battles" there's a line in it that says, "Your promise the hope that I cling to. My Rescue, my friend."  Such powerful words, I kept replaying it over and over. This band reminds me of U2 with their powerful ballads and guitar driven songs about faith. I don't want to give away too much about the newest CD, however I know it'll speak to you like it did to me.   On a side note, my 16 year old daughter told me she liked it and they remind her of Coldplay so that's a win in my book!

Find the Afters by clicking on any of the links below:

The Afters website

The Afters on Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

YouTube



Now, on to something fun!  Leave a comment telling me what movie the song "Life is beautiful" gave these Texans a boost in popularity?  You could win your own copy of "Live on forever."

Thanks for reading,

 

Passion-Salvation's Tide Is Rising review and giveaway

About Salvation's Tide Is Rising:

This brand new Passion album contains new studio recordings from best-selling artists Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, and Kristian Stanfill.  It features new songs written specifically for Passion 2016.  Release Date is January 29, 2016.  

Track List:

1.  Salvation's Tide is Rising - Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill

2.  My Victory - Passion featuring Crowder

3.  Remember - Passion featuring Brett Younker & Melodie Malone

4.  God & God Alone - Passion featuring Chris Tomlin

5.  Simple Pursuit - Passion featuring Melodie Malone

6.  I Turn to Christ - Passion featuring Matt Redman

7.  Your Grace Amazes Me - Passion featuring Christy Nockels

8.  All We Sinners - Passion featuring Crowder

9.  Surrender - Passion featuring Jimi Cravity

10. Good Good Father - Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill 

About Passion albums:

Since the first release in 1998, Passion albums have sold over 1.3 million units while introducing the church to worship songs like "Our God", "Holy Is The Lord", "How Great Is Our God", and "God Of This City".  Passion is coming off its best charting radio success in 5 years with the single "Even So Come", which went Top 5. 

About The Passion Movement:

The Passion Movement and the messages of founder Louis Giglio have marked the lives of millions of people around the globe, calling people everywhere to live for the glory of God.  From its inception, the movement of Passion has birthed new anthems of worship, influencing countless churches and helping to define the current worship climate and establish artists Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and others.  Louie Giglio is the pastor and founder of Passion City Church in Atlanta, GA. 

Sharing from my heart:

I've been having a lot of health problems lately which means I've been trying to take better care of myself like exercising, taking my Plexus supplements daily, eating right and listening to praise and worship music because it feeds my soul.  I was so excited to have the chance to review Passion's new CD Salvation's Tide is Rising.  As I was downloading it and listening I could tell this was going to be so soothing to my spirit on rough days during my recovery, and just what I need right now!  Do you ever feel that way?  When you're not feeling well you just want your spirit revived by awesome worship music?  Well I do!  Now, if I can just figure out how to get it moved to my iTunes account I'll be even better.  I might have my teens work on that one for me.

I'm loving this CD and with Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels and Crowder you know you can't go wrong with this one!

SOCIAL • CORNER 

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/PassionSTIR?IQid=pbn 

Facebook: http://smarturl.it/PassionFB 

Twitter: http://smarturl.it/PassionTW 

Instagram: http://smarturl.it/PassionIG 

Giveaway info:

What makes you feel better when you've been sick?  Is music part of your feel better therapy?  Leave a comment on here or my Facebook page and you'll be entered to win your very own copy of this glorious CD!

Thanks for reading,

 

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and 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.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

Cast iron skillet pizza

Anytime I'm looking for a sumptuous recipe I ALWAYS go to my best friend Mika's blog first and this time was no exception.  If you've been following me for very long then you know that Mika and I met 15 years ago when we both adopted our beautiful daughters from South Korea.   We've developed a friendship that's more like family and enjoy spending as much time with them as we can.

Mika and Bailey on the right and Kenzie and I are on the left.  This was a Dillon picnic when the girls were just around 1 year.

Mika has this amazing blog called Mika's Pantry and she is definitely a foodie, if you want the most amazing recipes click on her link now!  She makes these pizza's that are so mouth watering and are to die for.  They have a pizza oven grill and make up new pizza's all the time.  Last time we visited she made a BBQ pizza that was out of this world.  Now, she's into cast iron cooking and of course she HAD to make pizza in it and I had to try my hand at it too.

First I placed the dough in a greased 12" skillet and then covered it with a disposable shower cap.  Shower cap???  I buy them in bulk for really cheap and then use them like you would those more expensive covers from the grocery store.  They're great for 1/2 a watermelon or anything that's an awkward size and shape.

 So the big secret that everyone shared with me was that you need a very hot oven like 450-500 degrees so the crust get a nice crunch to it.  For more info click here and read Mika's detailed instructions!

It's really deep dish and delicious!

Thanks for reading,

 

Mercy Me-It's Christmas review and CD giveaway

About the CD:

Mercy Me It’s Christmas? CD will be available in Pizza Ranch locations beginning November 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.  It has 4 exclusive songs that can only be found on the CD version being sold by Pizza Ranch.  Each CD will be sold for $5 plus tax.  Pizza Ranch will give away the CD with a $25 gift card purchase as well as sell the full album at each of its 200 locations throughout the Midwest and Great Plains states.  “We are so excited to debut our new Christmas album, MercyMe, It’s Christmas, with Pizza Ranch” said Bart Millard with MercyMe. “Pizza Ranch is a fantastic restaurant with a great mission to glorify God. It’s the perfect gift to give this Christmas season and the perfect CD to get you in the Christmas spirit.”

Songs:

1. Newborn

2. Christmastime Again

3. Sleigh Ride

4. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

5. Hold On Christmas

6. A Holly Jolly Christmas

7. Go Tell It On The Mountain

8. Do You Hear What I Hear

9. Our Lullaby

10. Joy

11. O Come, O Come

12. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

13. O Holy Night (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

14. Silent Night (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

15. Joseph’s Lullaby (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

About Pizza Ranch:

Cultivating its mission To give every guest a legendary experience since its inception in 1981, Pizza Ranch connects with its communities in a way that provides bridges for friends, family and colleagues to come together. Today, Pizza Ranch is based in Orange City, Iowa and owns, operates and franchises over 190 locations in 13 states. Consistent growth has been a Pizza Ranch staple, as the brand has become a beacon of community involvement and exceptional food. The Pizza Ranch buffet features legendary pizzas, salads and desserts, and is delivered with an unmatched service quality.  We are extremely blessed to have a very close connection with our guests, said Adrie Groeneweg, co-founder and president of Pizza Ranch. This project extends the brand’s essence to a new dimension beyond our four walls and into their lives. It’s a new kind of way for us to relate to our loyal fans.

Sharing from my heart:

Last week at youth group the youth minister asked all the kids to raise their hands if they like Christmas music, and come to find out my darling daughter didn't raise her hand.  BAH HUMBUG she doesn't like Christmas music!  Where have I gone wrong with her?  So I started asking her WHY??  What's the deal? How can you not like Christmas music?  Come to find out, she doesn't like the majority of Christmas music.  There are a few exceptions like Pentatonix and YES she likes this Christmas CD by Mercy Me!  Maybe I haven't gone wrong after all.  Although she did inform me it's still too early to play Christmas music, the appropriate date to starting listening is apparently the day after Thanksgiving!  Yippee it's almost time (according to Makenzie).  

Anyway, I really enjoyed this CD and can't wait to listen as I play taxi driver and take my kids back and forth to all of their different activities and I added it to my Christmas playlist on my iPhone. You really can't go wrong with anything by MercyMe, they're one of my absolute all time favorites.

Giveaway time:

In the comments let me know what your favorite Christmas song is.  Mine is Mary did you know?

*Open to the US and Canada.  Giveaway ends on 11/24/15 at 11:59pm CST.

Thanks for reading,

 

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and 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.

 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

Kenzie's 15th gotcha day

Another year has flown by and now it's time to celebrate Makenzie's 15th Gotcha Day!  I was laying in bed thinking about how our life has changed so much from 15 years ago.  15 years ago today I woke up in LA just hoping and praying that we would finally have a child of our very own to love.  We'd been through a lot over the previous 8-9 years with 6 miscarriages, 3 failed domestic adoptions and I was full of doubt that we would finally have a child.  As we were preparing to start our day we heard a knock on the hotel room door and surprise it was Kevin's parents and my mom.  They wanted to be there to share our special arrival.  Kevin and I were both anxious and worried that everything would go ok.  We all headed to the Santa Monica pier and had a quick lunch and took some pictures on the pier and then we headed back to the LAX airport.  We must have arrived an hour or 2 early just in case their flight from Korea just happened to come in earlier than expected.  Our lives were about to change forever and we didn't have a clue. 

 We heard that the plane arrived and now we had to just wait and wait while they started their journey through customs.  Our dear friend Beverlee was bringing Makenzie to us from Korea and all of the sudden I see a Korean man carrying Makenzie and I kind of started freaking out inside because why did some stranger have my baby?  Whew, here comes Beverlee and she tells us this is Mr. Chae and Kenzie was his first baby to escort to the USA. He hands her to me and I look in those beautiful almond shaped eyes and that's it.  She's ours!  Kevin is crying and misses seeing her reach her tiny, dimpled fingers out to him and then she smiles at us and it's the most beautiful smile I've ever seen.  The next couple of hours are a blur and guess what?  We find out that she already knows how to roll over, that she likes to pop a pacifier in and out of her mouth and she can suck down a bottle in less than a minute.  That of course is the short version of our special day that we call Gotcha Day.  

We always celebrate this day for both of our children because it's not their birthday which is when most people get to see, hold and touch their baby for the first time and we never want to forget that miraculous day.  This year we made Korean food, we usually do to honor their heritage and because we love bulgogi, chap chae, pot stickers, rice and of course you can't forget the kimchi!  This year we took Kenzie to see a production that her dance studio The Legacy Project put on called "What If".  

Thanks for reading,

 

Popular Purple pencil sharpener review and giveaway

We've used so many different pencil sharpeners over the past 11 years of homeschooling and I have to admit that none of them were that great until we found ClassroomFriendlysupplies.com  You might remember my review of the Firehouse red pencil sharpener a couple of years ago.  That one is still going strong, we love it and use it almost every day!  They just sent me a purple sharpener to try out and it's a beauty and I'm giving it away to one lucky reader. I wish I'd found this sharpener when my kids were in kindergarten because we would have saved a bundle on sharpeners over the past 11 years.  This one is $24.99 for one but they do offer discounts and specials if you buy 3 or more (great idea for teachers).

Here's the purple sharpener!  Isn't it pretty, I love the color.

It comes with a little tool to attach it to your desk or table

Here are my pencils before I used the sharpener

I love that you can press the two black things together and pull it out and the pencil will self sharpen, you can actually do it with one hand.  It has a nice sized drawer to catch all your shavings.

Leave a comment telling me what color of sharpener you'd like to see in future.  Be sure to go to www.classroomfriendlysupplies.com and see what other colors they have available!

I  draw my winner on November 1st, 2015

Thanks for reading,