2010 September :: Putting God First Place

September Featured Partners

By Ashley Wells, on September 30th, 2010

Each month, I like to take the time and introduce you to that month’s “Featured Partners.”

Right now all of my Featured Partners are people or companies who partnered with me to provide prizes for Give! Win! Send!.

So, without further delay, here are my Featured Partners for this month:

Becoming a Young Woman Who Pleases God

Becoming a Young Woman Who Pleases God is a new book by Pat Ennis that is written for teen girls. I was honored to receive a copy of this book to read and review, and found it to be very enjoyable (You can read my review here).

Angela Vinez Designs

Angela Vinez Designs is a wide range design company that has a lot to offer! Angela offers very affordable items that are custom made for you!

You can also find Angela on twitter, a design blog, and many other places.

Halas & Phos

Halas & Phos is your one stop shop for Christian jewelry, accessories, gifts, books, bibles, games and home & office décor. They offer a wide variety of products…you are sure to find what you are looking for!

Halas & Phos has a mailing list (Sign up at the top of their site) to stay in the loop, and can also be found on twitter.

The Vintage Pearl

The Vintage Pearl began in 2007 as a creative outlet while Erin stayed home and raised her kids. It quickly blossomed into a business and continues to grow! They provide high quality hand stamped jewelry of all kinds.

You can connect with The Vintage Pearl through their blog, newsletter, and on twitter.

Jeanne Winters

Jeanne Wintersis the author of Inspirational Home (Which is available through the Putting God First Place Shop). This fun and valuable resource is packed with unique do-it-yourself home accents and gifts with Christian themes. Jeanne is also the owner of Creative Faith Place, a Christian home, gift and idea showplace on the Web.

You can connect with Jeanne Winters through her blog, twitter, facebook, and you can buy her art through etsy.

(in)courage

(in)courage is the home for the hearts of women. This is a place where you can find encouragement each day you visit. (in)courage also has a shop where you can find uplifting products of all sorts!

You can connect with (in)courage on twitter, facebook, and through their blog frog community.

Ultra Prints

Ultra Prints is a family owned business located in Central Ohio. They started out as a small screen printing shop, and have expanded their services and product base to include embroidery, signs, banners and magnets. They have in-house design capabilities and specialize in custom work.

Notetrunk

Notetrunk loves to combine old and vintage, with new and modern styles. They are creating unique personalized stamps with a twist that will add a fresh look to all of your papergoods.

NoteTrunk offers a wide variety of stamps that are sure to meet your needs!

Make sure to take some time and meet this month’s featured partners!!!

Putting God First Place Web Finds

By Ashley Wells, on September 29th, 2010

I know that I’ve shared about this before, but I love Tumblr and I wanted to mention that anytime I find a great post or website I share it through my Tumblr. I share really great things!!!

Here are some things I’ve shared recently:

100+ Books, Blogs and Resources for Christian Moms :: Inspired To Action

Stop Showing God Your “But” :: Perry Noble

Re-Use Paper Bags Throughout the Home :: Chasing Green

See more of my web finds at Putting God First Place Web Finds.

Confessions of an Imperfect Wife

By Ashley Wells, on September 27th, 2010

This past weekend, I failed…

Sometimes in this bloggy world, I feel like it seems like I have it all together…I do not!

I had a party this weekend at my house, and I was completely unprepared and stressed! Then I lashed out against my husband.

I failed. I sin. I do not have it all together.

Thank goodness the party was able to be somewhat restored, it turned into a little cooking adventure! The purpose still held true. We had great conversations about needs around the world and children in need.

We laughed, we cooked, we ate, we had fun!

And thank goodness that my husband is able and willing to give forgiveness when I sin against him.

We love, we journey, we join together!

And thank goodness that I have a Savior who came into this world and died on the cross to save me from my sins.

He came, He died, He rose again, He saves.

Sleep, It Does A Family Good

By Ashley Wells, on September 24th, 2010

I received the following book to read and review from Tyndale House Publishers.

I’m just going to come out and say it…I have trouble sleeping. I have trouble going to sleep, I have trouble staying asleep, and I have trouble waking up…

So, when I saw the book Sleep, It Does A Family Good, I thought it would probably be a great book for me to read!

The tagline of the book caught my attention,

how busy families can overcome sleep deprivation

In this book, the author educates the reader on much to do with the topic of sleep. I learned a lot about how sleep benefits our bodies, and also how the lack of sleep harms us greatly. I really did learn!

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I talked about a few times already (Give a “Love Gift” and “Becoming” the Right Partner) and I have a few more posts that I want write!

So, I found this book to be very inspiring, in more ways than one!

The quote that really wraps up the whole meaning behind the book is this one, from pg. 10-11:

“Bad sleeping habits in either children or parents can have a devastating effect on the spiritual, emotional, and physical health of the whole family.”

The book talks about how a lack of sleep can effect all those different aspects of your life.

It first educates the reader about the need for sleep, then helps you determine your family’s sleep problems, lastly, the book guides you on how to overcome your family’s sleep deprivation.

Sleep, It Does A Family Good was a good guide at how to develop healthy sleep habits for your whole family. I definitely recommend it!

Thanks again to Tyndale House Publishers for sending me a copy of this book to read and review.

Introducing :: Complete Skin Ailment Curative

By Ashley Wells, on September 22nd, 2010

THIS SHOP IS NOW CLOSED.

You can find the Complete Skin Ailment Curative here.

Today I get to introduce you to a new product I am selling in the Putting God First Place Shop!

I was recently introduced to the supplier My Mama’s Love, they sell products created with organic, all-natural and non-toxic ingredients. This is something that I like a lot!

I was honored to try My Mama’s Love Complete Skin Ailment Curative over the past month, and I have been thoroughly impressed!

Ever since this past winter, I have been experiencing extreme dry skin on my hands and around my knuckles. I have been trying many lotions, but nothing has given me lasting relief.

I tried the Complete Skin Ailment Curative and had immediate relief!!! And my skin feels better throughout the day! I put the Complete Skin Ailment Curative on my hands every few days and my hands feel so much better!!!

I also tried the Complete Skin Curative on my feet (Which usually has dry skin as well), and it has been leaving my feet feeling smooth!!!

Want to know what else you could use it on? Complete Skin Ailment Curative uses include, but not limited to:

* Eczema
* Diaper rash
* Yeast rash
* Nipple thrush
* Jock itch
* Cradle cap
* Psoriasis
* Dry skin
* Bug bites
* Minor cuts and scrapes
* Minor burns
* Keratosis pilaris
* Dermatitis herpetiformis
* Atopic Dermatitis

That is a lot of uses!!! And, the ingredients are organic, extra-virgin olive oil; beeswax; organic licorice; and organic myrrh.

I am loving this product!!! And, it’s only $11!

If you are interested, you can get My Mama’s Love Complete Skin Ailment Curative right from the Putting God First Place Shop!

Thanks to My Mama’s Love for sending me a sample of the Complete Skin Ailment Curative to try and review.