Chris Tomlin's NEW #Adore:Christmas Songs of Worship CD & #Giveaway #FlyBy

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Are you listening to Christmas music in your house yet?? We definitely are (and have been since about September!) :)

I am always so excited to listen to new Christmas albums every holiday season and this year I am LOVING the newest Christmas album from one of my favorite Christian artists, Chris Tomlin!

Chris Tomlin is an American contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter who has sold nearly 30 million records. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God", "Jesus Messiah", "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)", "Our God", and "Whom Shall I Fear". His 2013 album Burning Lights debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, only the fourth Christian album ever to open at No.1. Throughout his career, Chris has been nominated for 32 Dove Awards (6 of them collaborative efforts) and he has won 19 of them.

His new Christmas album, "Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship" released on October 23, 2015 and it features classic Christmas songs with a mix of original Christmas songs. There are special guest performances from Lauren Daigle, All Sons & Daughters, Crowder, and more on this album.

Songs:
1. He Shall Reign Forevermore
2. Adore
3. Midnight Clear (Love Song)
4. Noel featuring Lauren Daigle
5. Hymn Of Joy
6. Silent Night featuring Kristyn Getty
7. What Child Is This? featuring Sons & Daughters
8. It's Christmas
9. A King Like This
10. Bethlehem
11. A Christmas Alleluia featuring Lauren Daigle & Leslie Jordan of All Sons & Daughters

We have pretty much listened to this CD non-stop since we got it! My favorite song that I literally play on repeat is Noel featuring Lauren Daigle! It is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and it gives me such peace and love this Christmas season...even amid the chaos that sometimes accompanies it!

If you are looking for a new Christmas album to listen to, inspire you and remind you to love this holiday season, this new album from Chris Tomlin is it!

Buy It:

You can purchase Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship CD for $6.99 from Amazon.com

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TOBYMAC's New Album #THISISNOTATEST Review and Giveaway #FLYBY

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I am going to my first concert in November and I am so excited that I am seeing TOBMAC, one of my favorite Christian artists!

He is releasing his newest album, This Is Not A Test, this Friday, August 7th and I am so excited to already own the digital album and I am LOVING the songs! It makes me even more excited to see him LIVE in a couple more months!

This album is really upbeat and is definitely a great dance mix. But most importantly, I can play it in front of my kids because the lyrics are clean and talk about God!

I love Til the Day I Die and Move (Keep Walkin') is such a great reminder that God has a plan and will get us through all the tough times! And Feel It is my favorite song to turn on when we are in a dance mood!

If you don't know much about TOBYMAC, let me introduce you!

Toby McKeehan (known professionally as TobyMac) is a husband, father, performer, songwriter, producer, and businessman. Growing up in the northern Virginia suburbs adjacent to Washington D.C. helped instill his love for rap music. While attending Liberty University during the mid 80s, Toby met Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith and these three friends formed the Grammy winning, platinum selling group dc Talk. Toby began his solo career in 1999 with his first solo album, Momentum, releasing in 2001. Momentum has been followed by four additional studio albums, Welcome to Diverse City (2004), Portable Sounds (2007), Tonight(2010), and Eye On It (2012), along with his first live album, Alive and Transported (2008).

This Is Not A Test is his 6th studio album to be released. Starting with dc Talk, and then going solo when the group disbanded, Toby still clings to such rootsy notions as hard work, persistence, patience, and - perhaps most relevant of all - the power of music, which he insists is still what keeps him going. "It's the truth," he says. "I still believe that a song can penetrate a heart. I believe God can use a song to open someone's mind and heart."

Check out the songs below:

This Is Not A Test (Deluxe Edition) Songs:

1. Like a Match
2. Backseat Driver (featuring Hollyn & TRU)
3. This Is Not a Test (featuring Capital Kings)
4. Lights Shine Bright (featuring Hollyn)
5. Til the Day I Die (featuring NF)
6. Feel It (featuring Mr. Talkbox)
7. Move (Keep Walkin')
8. Love Broke Thru
9. Beyond Me
10. Love Feels Like (featuring dc Talk)
11. Undeniable
12. Lift You Up (featuring Ryan Stevenson)
13. Fall
14. Beyond Me (Phenomenon Remix)
15. Like a Match (Garcia's Remix)

And keep up to date on all of TOBYMAC's latest news by following him below:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FACEBOOK

TWITTER 

INSTAGRAM

YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Includes a 3 part video series for the song Feel It

VEVO

FEEL IT GIVEAWAY (Feel It will be the 2nd single released from the new album.)

Buy It:

You can pre-order This is Not A Test from iTunes and you will receive FOUR songs instantly!!!

Win It:

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MyFairyTaleBooks Personalized Children's Gifts & Giveaway

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I absolutely LOVE personalized gifts for family and friends but I especially LOVE them for my children because they really make them feel special because they have their own name on it!

My daughter is really feeling special these days because she recently received two really fun, personalized items from MyFairyTaleBooks™, a Personalized Children's Gifts company.

MyFairyTaleBooks received accolades from Creative Child Magazine for two of their exclusive personalized children’s books. The Good Friend was awarded the 2013 Preferred Choice Award. The A to Z Storybook was named the 2013 Book of the Year in the Personalized Education Book category.

My daughter absolute lights up every time she hears her name said on her Sing Along with The VeggieTales CD! These personalized CDs are such an awesome idea and my children LOVE hearing their own names said by their favorite VeggieTales characters! It keeps them entertained in the car for hours!

This personalized VeggieTales CD features 17 tracks featuring Bob, Larry and other VeggieTales characters. This VeggieTales personalized CD features songs like, “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “God is so God,” “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “The Hokey Pokey.” All of the songs were recorded in the studio by the actual VeggieTales cast! Your child’s name will be used about 30 times in this CD! This personalized CD makes a wonderful children’s gift and is the perfect addition to any VeggieTales birthday party.

Hear Bob, Larry, and Junior sing and speak to your child over 25 times throughout this one of a kind CD! It will be an instant hit that they will listen to over and over. Watch their face light up as they hear their name sung and spoken by the original VeggieTales cast in a CD full of fun songs and lullaby's perfect for ages 5 and under! It will be an experience to remember!

Here is a list of what is included in this CD:

1) Introduction with Bob & Larry

2) VeggieTales Theme Song

3) That Was Great!

4) If You're Happy and You Know It

5) We Don't Have Hands

6) He's Got The Whole World In His Hands

7) Good Friends

8) Hokey Pokey

9) Hey, That Reminds Me! 10) I Can Be Your Friend

11) Friends Are Like Presents

12) God Is So Good

13) So Very Thankful

14) The Thankfulness Song

15) One Last Song

16) Twinkle, Twinkle

17) Goodbye!

My daughter is also enjoying putting together her Personalized Alphabet Puzzle!

This unique puzzle is personalized with any name for a puzzle they can call theirs alone. Their Personalized puzzles are great to give as gifts because they are one-of-a-kind; you can be sure that there won’t be any other puzzle like yours.

Designed in bright colors, it will endure for years to come! Ideal for helping children to develop coordination and dexterity, and the good sized pieces are perfect for little hands to use.

Buy It: You can purchase all these personalized items and many, many more from MyFairyTaleBooks.com

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KidzLane Portable Sing Along CD, MP3 & USB Player & Giveaway

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My children LOVE to sing! Whether it is Frozen, VeggieTales or hymns, my children love to sing songs and sing them as loud as they can!

One thing they haven't tried (until NOW!) is karoake or hearing their own voices amplified while singing but now that they have, they don't ever want to stop! The love feeling like rock stars singing their favorite songs and singing into the microphones on the KidzLane Portable Sing Along CD, MP3 & USB Player!

No two kids are alike. And just a matter of a year up or down can dictate what toys are appropriate for your child. The KidzLane™ catalogue is therefore channeled through five individual toy brands, each with its own collection of toys uniquely suited to a particular category of child. What this means for you is a diverse selection spawning from the toddler’s sing-along music player to the teen’s remote-controlled racer vehicles.

My kids can't get enough of this exciting rugged Sing-Along CD & MP3 Player. Featuring a fully programmable CD & Digital MP3 Player with a USB input port and grown up style functions like skip ahead, skip back, random play, intro play, repeat play (single or multiple) and pause.

It comes with 2 Sing-Along microphones to encourage sharing, high quality sound system, triple digit LED screen displaying folder & track, easy to use control, separate volume knob for CD & for the microphones. This is perfect for my two older children - they each get their own to belt out the songs!

Kids will love to listen more of their favorite tunes with this amazing Sing-Along CD Player, Anti-skip protection, withstands bumps and bangs, thanks to it's unique sturdy structure and technology. Runs on 6 "C" batteries (not included). Includes jacks for for headphones & AC adapter (Kidzlane AC adapter sold separately).

• Kids Sing Along CD-MP3 player & USB music port, could also play WMA audio format
• Anti-Skip protection, 3 digit LED display, High output speaker sound system
• Fully programmable, choose your desired tracks, random play, intro play, repeat play
• Sing-Along dual microphones with ON/OFF switch & a separate microphone volume control knob
• Uses 6 "C" Batteries (Not Included), Headphones jack & AC/DC 9V jacks (Headphones/AC adapter sold separately)

Six "C" batteries is a little annoying and the fact that you can ONLY use batteries (unless you buy the separate specific AC/DC cord just for this KidszLane player) but above that, this is a great Sing Along Player and my children have not put it down since I gave it to them! They love hearing their voices come on the microphone and I love that it is easy to use so they can adjust the volume and play their CD's themselves. Plus, it is made well and I expect it to last through many singing sessions!

Buy It: You can purchase the KidzLane Portable Sing Along CD, MP3 & USB Player for $59.99 from Amazon.com

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Whistlefritz French for Kids & Giveaway

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Do you want your children to learn another secondary language...like French? Then check out these great DVDs and CDs from Whistlefritz!

Recommended by parents, teachers and critics, Whistlefritz language immersion DVDs blend live-action with lively animation and amusing characters that catch the eye and engage the imagination. CDs feature catchy original tunes and native speakers for an authentic flair! Whistlefritz’s programs continue to win honors from some of the most trusted names in children’s media, including Parents’ Choice Foundation, Dove Foundation, KIDS FIRST! and Dr. Toy, as well as top reviews in such prestigious publications as Booklist, School Library Journal and Video Librarian.

Dedans et Dehors (Inside and Out) DVD welcomes les enfants (children) to Fritzi’s house, where up or down, inside or out, there is lots to learn and plenty to do. Explore every area of Fritzi’s house, from la chambre (the bedroom) and la salle de bain (the bathroom) to le salon (the living room) and la cuisine (the kitchen). An engaging interactive format teaches children greetings, parts of the house, positional words, food, daily activities, numbers, and more. And that’s not all! Nous allons chanter et danser! (We’re going to sing and dance!) This DVD will have children on their feet dancing along to upbeat rhythms.

Designed for children ages 2-7, Dedans et Dehors DVD has French subtitles and includes an easy-to-use translation guide for parents and teachers, who are first time learners of French. Dedans et Dehors has won a Parents’ Choice Silver Award, Mom’s Choice Gold Award, Dove Foundation’s Family-Approved Seal and a Mr. Dad Seal of Approval.

Get in the language-learning groove with Allons Danser! (Let’s Dance!) musical CD, a delightful collection of catchy original tunes and beloved traditional favorites performed by internationally acclaimed vocalists Marie-Louise Desage and Didier Prossaird. From “Bonjour Les Amis” to “Au Revoir,” kids and adults will be happily immersed in irresistible rhythms and catchy songs that introduce French words and phrases such as numbers (“Un, Deux et Trois”), parts of the body (“La Tête), Les Épaules”/Head, Shoulders) and children’s favorite topics “Quand Je Serai Grand”/When I’m Big.” A rollicking rendition of “La Vieux MacDonald” (Old MacDonald) puts a French twist on a beloved classic. Recommended for ages 2-7.

Buy It: You can purchase all Whistlefritz programs including French for Kids at www.whistlefritz.com.

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A Point of Grace Christmas

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Multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated trio Point of Grace’s new Christmas collection, A Point of Grace Christmas, is available now exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations.

The 12-track album features a compilation of songs produced by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner and Taylor Swift producer Nathan Chapman, his wife, singer/songwriter Stephanie Chapman (Trisha Yearwood) and multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Brown Bannister (Amy Grant).

Since forming at the Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas 20 years ago, Point of Grace has sold more than seven million albums, scored 24 consecutive No. 1 singles (27 total including radio staples “Steady On,” “The Great Divide” and “Circle of Friends”), received two GRAMMY® nominations and won 13 Dove Awards.

A Point of Grace Christmas Track Listing:

1. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2. Winter Wonderland
3. Jingle Bells
4. Santa Medley
5. For Unto Us
6. Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)
7. Tennessee Christmas
8. Little Drummer Boy
9. Candy Cane Lane
10. Joy To The World
11. White Christmas
12. Home For The Holidays / Silver Bells

Throughout the month of December, Point of Grace will take their Christmas tunes on the road with eight
shows including stops in Montgomery, AL; Conroe, TX; Southaven, MS; Fayetteville, GA; Van Wert, OH and Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. For further information on Point of Grace and a complete listing of tour dates visit www.pointofgrace.net

Buy It: You can purchase A Point of Grace Christmas exclusively from Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.

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A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall

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Here's another great Christmas album for you Christmas music lovers: "A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall"!

This is the orchestra's first Holiday offering since 2004, and is designed to capture the unique charm and magic of a live Holiday Pops concert.

"A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall," is led by Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart and features the world renowned musicians in the Boston Pops, the celebrated Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and vocal powerhouse Melinda Doolittle, a former American Idol contestant. The tracks were recorded live at Boston's Symphony Hall, widely considered one of the top concert venues in the world.

The album showcases the orchestra's signature Holiday Pops tune, "Sleigh Ride," in its original arrangement composed especially for the Boston Pops by Leroy Anderson in 1948. The album is sure to appeal to all ages, featuring some of the most popular tunes of the Holiday season such as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," and "Jingle Bells" as part of A Merry Little Sing-Along which leaves listeners filled with the holiday spirit.

Other highlights include 'Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' a recent Boston Pops arrangement of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and a Boston Pops rendition of "Zat You, Santa Claus?"-the orchestra's tribute to the world's greatest celebrity, Santa Claus.

A BOSTON POPS CHRISTMAS - LIVE FROM SYMPHONY HALL - TRACK LISTING:

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. The Twelve Days of Christmas
3. The Christmas Song Prologue from Hodie (This Day)
4. Carol of the Drum
5. Three Christmas Spirituals (My Lord, What a Morning - Rise Up, Shepherd - Glory Hallelujah) - Melinda Doolittle, vocalist
6. Children Go Where I Send Thee - Melinda Doolittle, vocalist
7. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Will LeBow, narrator, Reid Bruton, vocalist (You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch)
8. Holly Jolly Jingle
9. A Christmas Scherzo
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
11. Sleigh Ride
12. Zat You, Santa Claus?
13. Merry Little Sing-Along ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - "Winter Wonderland" - "Jingle Bells")

Buy It: You can purchase A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall for $7.99 from Amazon.com.

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A Restless Heart Christmas

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A RESTLESS HEART CHRISTMAS

HITS SHELVES THIS FALL

Restless Heart to Release First-ever Holiday Album on October 29

It is no secret that I LOVE Christmas music and I honestly start listening to it as soon as it gets cold around September. One of my new favorites is the Restless Heart Christmas album!

This holiday season, country music powerhouse group RESTLESS HEART will deck the halls with a brand new Christmas album.

Restless Heart's John Dittrich notes, "We recorded some of our favorite Christmas standards like 'O Holy Night,' 'Jingle Bell Rock,' and 'Angels We Have Heard On High.' We also included 'Silent Night' which we recorded a cappella with a 'Take 6' style arrangement."

The ten-track album, produced by Restless Heart's very own Greg Jennings, contains eight holiday classics and two previously unreleased songs.

A Restless Heart Christmas is the first-ever holiday album to be released in the band's illustrious 30-year career, which may be surprising to some.

Larry Stewart, John Dittrich, Greg Jennings, Paul Gregg and Dave Innis, the men who make up Restless Heart, have enjoyed one of the most successful careers in Country music history. The band has placed over 25 singles on the charts, with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations, including the Academy of Country Music's (ACM) "Top Vocal Group" trophy. 2013 marks Restless Heart's 30th year since originally forming the early 1980's.

For more information on Restless Heart, visit www.restlessheartband.com.

A Restless Heart Christmas Track Listing:

1. Season of Harmony*
2. Tennessee Christmas
3. O Holy Night
4. Old Toy Trains
5. Silent Night
6. Jingle Bell Rock
7. Angels We Have Heard On High
8. Little Drummer Boy
9. The Christmas Song
10. Santa's Prayer*

*Denotes new song

Buy It: You can purchase A Restless Heart Christmas for $9.49 from Amazon.com

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NEW "Merry Christmas To You" CD from Sidewalk Prophets

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SIDEWALK PROPHETS RELEASED

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ON SEPTEMBER 24!

Ok, I am sure many of you will hate me for this but....I have been listening to Christmas music since the beginning of September!!!! I just LOVE Christmas music and I am always searching for new, beautiful Christmas music to listen to soothe my soul, give me happy, holiday spirit, and give me some great music to sing and dance to with my children!

Lately, my family and I have been listening to the new Christmas album from one of our favorite Christian bands, Sidewalk Prophets! I love this album - it is fun and upbeat but also features some of the classic Christmas favorites!

 The 41st Annual Dove Awards’ “New Artist of the Year,” Sidewalk Prophets, will release Merry Christmas To You on September 24. The 12-track album is comprised of both classics and some newly-penned tunes. In addition to releasing their first Christmas album, the band will join Matthew West and Jason Castro on West’s “Into The Light Tour” which kicks off on September 26 in Carlsbad, NM. The tour runs through November 17 and is scheduled to visit over 30 cities throughout the U.S. Included in Sidewalk Prophets’ set will be their No. 1 hit single, “Live Like That,” their last single, “Help Me Find It,” which climbed to No. 2 and their new single, “Keep Making Me,” which goes for adds at radio on September 27. On October 15, the band will also make an appearance at the 44th Dove Awards in Nashville, TN, as “Live Like That” is nominated for “Song of the Year.”

Merry Christmas To You, produced by Jonathan Smith, Casey Brown and Ian Eskelin, includes such classics as “White Christmas” (feat. Francesca Battistelli), “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “Holly Jolly Christmas,” “What Child Is This” and “Silent Night.” In addition, the iTunes version will offer two bonus tracks “Don’t Forget the Star” and “O Holy Night.”

Merry Christmas To You Track Listing:

1. What A Glorious Night

2. White Christmas (featuring Francesca Battistelli)

3. Give Me Christmas

4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

5. Hey Moon

6. Merry Christmas To You

7. Holly Jolly Christmas

8. What Child Is This

9. That Spirit Of Christmas

10. Silent Night

11. Hope Was Born This Night (Bonus)

12. Because It's Christmas (Bonus)

13. Don't Forget The Star (iTunes bonus song)

14. O Holy Night (iTunes bonus song)

In 2012, Sidewalk Prophets released their sophomore effort, Live Like That, on Fervent Records. The band first rode to popularity with their debut release, These Simple Truths, which spawned the hit single, “The Words I Would Say,” and led to the Dove Award for “New Artist of the Year” and a nomination for “Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year” in 2010. Live Like That is produced by fellow Dove Award winner Ian Eskelin and features the #1 song “Live Like That.” Sidewalk Prophets have toured with on the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular with TobyMac and Red and the Rock and Worship Roadshow alongside MercyMe and Francesca Battistelli. In addition to their Dove Award nominations for their debut release, they were also nominated for the Dove Awards in 2011 for “Group of the Year” and in 2013 for “Song of the Year” for their No. 1 smash hit “Live Like That.” For more information and a complete listing of tour dates please visit www.sidewalkprophets.com

Buy It: You can purchase the Merry Christmas to You CD for only $9.99 from the Sidewalk Prophets online store.

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