Things To Do At The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (When The Balloons Don't Go Up)

 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a 9-day hot air balloon festival that takes place every October in the state of New Mexico. Since the event takes place outdoors, the weather may interfere with the balloons ascending into the air, so be prepared with these other activities. 

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta just celebrated 50 years and many things do not as planned. For 9 days the outdoor event was supposed to be an enchanted world of special shape balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows, and vibrant balloon-filled skies. The problem was mother nature had other plans and the weather did not cooperate. So many of the balloon events were canceled.

While New Mexico is the perfect place for hot air balloons with the Albuquerque Box*. Days of persistent rain, wind, and shifting weather patterns made the sky a dangerous place for the hot air balloons. That meant that the ballooning events for many of the 9 days were canceled. Out of the nine days with 14 events, only 6 balloon events happened. Those 6 events all happened in the morning with balloon ascensions and none of the nighttime balloon glowdeos took place this year at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. When compared to the 2021 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, 2022 was not a good year for the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. 

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Tip ~ Plan to attend more than one Hot Air Balloon event, that way you have a backup event on the schedule if one gets canceled.

*Albuquerque's predictable wind patterns, known as the “Albuquerque Box,” make it easy for balloon pilots to navigate in the Rio Grande Valley. The area's cool air temperature in the early morning also helps the balloons rise faster and handle better.

What to do at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Site if the hot air balloons do go up into the sky

The weather in Albuquerque can be unpredictable at times. You made plans to attend a session at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque and the weather looked ok when you headed to the Balloon Fiesta Park. You pay your parking fee, park your car, and then pay to get into the Ballooning event. Then the wind starts to pick up and the hot air balloons are unable to inflate. The hot air balloons are unable to do their morning mass ascension or their nighttime glowdeo. 

 So now what? You paid plenty of money to see over 500 hot air balloons rise up into the sky and that did not happen. Should you leave the balloon fiesta park? The answer is no as there is plenty to do at the event beyond watching hot air balloons. Keep reading to discover many other activities of things to do at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

Admission to all these events are free once inside Balloon Fiesta gates.  ~  except for number 3

1. The Balloon Discovery Center

The Balloon Discovery Center is a fun learning place for the whole family. It is focused on educating children about hot air balloons but is packed full of fascinating information for everyone. Kids can pick up a passport activity booklet that guides them through nearly a dozen stations teaching everything from Albuquerque's unique wind pattern to weaving a balloon basket. The Balloon Discovery Center also has a room devoted to learning about NASA.

2. Artisan Tent

 The Artisan tent is an arts and crafts show located on-site during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. With around 30 artisans featured, there is a little something for everyone. From jewelry to amazing things to hang on your walls, these are high-quality crafts. So be sure to plan your stroll through the artisan tent to take home a wonderful handcrafted souvenir to remember your trip. 

3. Balloon Museum

 The Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum is the place to learn about the history of hot air balloons. The Balloon Museum is located immediately south of the balloon park. Inside you'll find interactive exhibits, lots of history, and prime viewing of the field below. While the Balloon museum is not free your Balloon Fiesta admission includes a $1 off coupon to the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum.

4. Enjoy Delicious Food

The Balloon Fiesta has plenty of food vendors with a variety of delicious food. From coffee and donuts to fried alligator with many other food choices, there is a huge variety of food vendors selling food. Make sure to enjoy an authentic green chile breakfast burrito.

5. Picture Opportunities

 The Balloon Fiesta has plenty of places for great photo opportunities. From a real tramway car to several face-cut-out murals, you can take plenty of photos to remember the day. Make sure to get a selfie by the big Albuquerque sign.

6. Chainsaw Carvers

The AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition is a must-see event! Stop by the tent and watch the artists create works of art with wood and a powerful chainsaw. Guests and spectators will have the opportunity to take one of the beautiful carvings home with a live auction that is held each exhibition day.

7. Fireworks & Drone Laser Show

The evening events at the Balloon Fiesta include fireworks and a drone laser show. Even if the balloon glow is canceled, the fireworks and drone laser show will go on. It's pretty awesome to see fireworks followed by hundreds of drones in the sky that make pretty pictures.

8. Entertainment Stage

The Balloon Fiesta has a main stage with a variety of local entertainment. Stop by to watch dancers, singers, bands, and more

9. Go Shopping

 Along with the many places to grab a bite to eat, there are plenty of booths to buy a balloon souvenir or many other items. From clothing to coffee mugs, posters, pins, and even collector items, vendors row is the place to grab gifts for the holidays. These shopping tents are fun to browse.

10. Play Games and Collect Free Stuff

 A trip to the Abq Balloon Fiesta always includes checking out the tents that local businesses have set up. From booths that offer tourist information to booths that have fun games to play. This is the place to get some cool swag like sunglasses, toothbrushes, pens, and even snacks. My son loves playing the spinning games and he always wins coupons to local stores.

 If the weather is perfect and the hot air balloons are able to go up in the morning mass ascension, you should still check out all these activities at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta park. These activities are available to check out before, during, and after the balloons lift up into the sky. If you attend the evening session of the Balloon Fiesta, I recommend arriving at the balloon park an hour or more before it gets dark. That way you can do the many fun activities before the balloon glow as the activities are not available after the balloon glow.

My son flew an Air Force jet simulator at the tent that the Air Force managed at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

Paul's Promise Is About Hope And Healing ~ Giveaway

 It’s one man’s journey to hope and healing during a troubled time in our Nation’s history that resulted in one man’s decision to serve God and stand up to injustice - a story that continues to make a huge impact on the community to this day.

Many thanks to Damascus Road Productions for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own. 

 Paul’s Promise is the inspiring true story of Paul Holderfield, a bigoted firefighter-turned-pastor, who started one of the first integrated churches in the south. This is a movie that I enjoyed watching. I liked that it was based on a true story. This movie gave me a glimpse of what life was like during the 1960's Civil Rights movement. This faith-based movie is one that the whole family can enjoy. I encourage you to watch this movie with your kids as it will help them learn about how people of color were treated in the 60's. This movie will open up plenty of discussions about hate, love, and healing.  

 The Movie Paul's Promise teaches that there healing through the power of God. This movie shows how the love of a mother and prayer can be a powerful thing to change the heart of a person. I love this line from the trailer ~ "God is going to change him, don't you dare give up on him!" Moms, you won’t want to miss this encouraging film about the power of a praying mama! Paul's Promise will be in theaters on 10/21/2022!

Hate can not drive out hate, only love can do that.

About Paul's Promise

Synopsis: Set in the peak of the 1960s Civil Rights movement, “Paul's Promise” is the inspiring true story of Paul Holderfield, former racist firefighter-turned-pastor who started one of the first integrated churches in the American South. It’s one man’s journey to hope and healing during a troubled time in our Nation’s history that resulted in one man’s decision to serve God and stand up to injustice - a story that continues to make a huge impact on the community to this day. 

"Paul's Promise is an inspiring biopic of hope, faith, and racial reconciliation." - Ryan O’Quinn, Producer

This movie shows how the power of prayer can change lives. That's exactly what it did for Paul Holderfield and all of the people he would encounter after his life-changing event when his mother never gave up on praying for him. It took the illness of Paul's mom to open his eyes and heart. 

God can change anything, even a man's pride.

I love this line from the movie ~ "God is going to change him, don't you dare give up on him!

Watch the official Paul's Promise trailer starring Ryan O'Quinn, Linda Purl, Shari Rigby, Nancy Stafford, Josef Cannon, and Dean Cain. ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ-sZfI1ItA

 Paul's Promise was inspired by the true story of one man saying no to hating others based on the color of their skin. Check out the real Paul Holderfield ~ Ultimately, Holderfield starts Friendly Chapel and F.L.A.M.E. (Feeding and Loving All Men Equally) to help others and spends the rest of his life giving back to anyone in need. Fully dedicated to meeting people’s needs, Holderfield builds an organization that serves others for 30+ years, meeting the nutritional (through a soup kitchen/food pantry) emotional, physical (clothing, shelter), spiritual, and health needs of others 24/7, 365 days a year. His life’s work continues to this day through his extended family.

Go see PAUL’S PROMISE in theaters starting October 21st!

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Allergy Shots Tips For Fewer Side Effects

If you have seasonal allergies or allergy-induced asthma, then allergy shots may be a good treatment program for you. Allergy shots are over 90% effective to decrease allergy symptoms or eliminate allergy symptoms. Allergy shots can help with asthma symptoms and promote lasting relief of allergy symptoms even after treatment is stopped.

 Allergy shots are usually a very effective way of treating chronic allergies but there are some drawbacks that may make receiving allergy shots hard for some people. The high upfront costs of the allergy injections and the time commitment for the allergy treatment can be cons for those who are considering allergy shots. Then there are the side effects that come with the buildup phase of the allergy shot treatment plan.

 While most people have mild side effects from allergy shots like increased seasonal allergy symptoms and pain and swelling at the injection site, for those with asthma the allergy side effects may be worse. I have been receiving allergy shots for 7 months and I have had some side effects from the allergy shots that have caused my asthma to flare up. My main reason for deciding to start an allergy shot program was to decrease the number of asthma attacks that I have. While I have experienced some miserable side effects from my allergy injections, the end result of fewer asthma attacks makes it so worth it.

My allergy shot tips for fewer side effects

 It has been a learning experience for me while undergoing my twice-a-month allergy shot injections and I have learned how to better manage the side effects of the immune therapy of allergy shots. So I want to share these allergy shots tips for fewer side effects.

Stay inside ~ The serum of the allergy shot is basically filled with the items that you are allergic to. So these shots of allergens can make your allergy symptoms worse. So staying inside, especially during allergy season,  is a good idea. That way your body is exposed to fewer allergens. 

Change your diet ~ During the build-up phase of allergy shots, you should avoid eating foods that cause inflammation and eat more food that helps decrease inflammation. Your allergies are causing inflammation in your body. For those with asthma, your asthma symptoms may be the result of increased inflammation of your lungs. Long-term inflammation of the lungs may lead to COPD. So check out the list of the best foods to eat to reduce inflammation in your body and the list of foods that can increase inflammation.

Foods to eat to fight inflammation

+ Pineapple 

+ Turmeric

+ Sardines

+ Walnuts

+ Tuna

+ Almonds

+ Olives

+ Dark green leafy veggies

+ Berries

+ Avocados

+ Red Grapes

Keep reading to discover a delicious turmeric pineapple protein smoothie that helps me breathe better

 Chronic inflammation plays a central role in some of the most challenging diseases of our time, including asthma. Chronic inflammation is when white blood cells start to attack healthy tissues and organs, causing a chronic inflammatory process.

Foods that can increase inflammation

+  Sugar

+ Red Meat

+ Processed Meats 

+ Dairy

+ Fried Foods

+ Gluten 

+ Refined Carbs

+ Excess Alcohol

+ Artificial Sweeteners

How to Naturally Heal Your Lungs From Trauma

Exercise ~ Exercise is beneficial for those receiving allergy shots, especially if you have asthma. Exercise will help you the extra mucus, that allergy shots create, out of your nose, ears, and lungs so you can breathe better. Check out these 10 tips for exercising with asthma.

Lift Weights ~ Lifting weights can help strengthen your lungs and abdominal muscles. I find that weight lifting is an effective tool that helps push the mucus out of my lungs to restore my breathing. Check out 7 effective ways to clear mucus for better breathing.

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Allergy Shot Tips For The Day Of Injections

The day that you receive the injections of allergy shots is when you will experience the most side effects. So these tips will better prepare your body to have fewer negative side effects.

 No exercise for 12 hours after the shots ~ exercising after the allergy shot injections will cause your body to process the allergens at a faster rate, thus increasing the side effects. So the allergy shot handbook recommends refraining from exercise for 12- 24 hours after your shots. For those with asthma, resting on the couch is best so you do not experience any asthma symptoms. 

Take an antihistamine ~ Taking an allergy medicine antihistamine like Claritin an hour or more before your allergy shot appointment will help to prevent side effects from the allergy shots. 

Perform a nebulizer treatment ~ If the allergy shots increase the mucus in your airways, using a portable nebulizer after your allergy appointment will help you get the excess mucus out of your airways. Just make sure to use a saline solution with the nebulizer.

Always bring a natural inhaler to the allergy treatment center ~ A natural inhaler will open up your airways so you can breathe better. The inhaler contains a special blend of powerful essential oils that helps you breathe by invigorating nasal passages.

Purchase some lung supplements ~ If your allergies cause you to have asthmatic symptoms, then taking some daily lung supplements will help decrease mucus production and inflammation.

Use a pain-numbing cream ~ Applying a cream that numbs the pain on the injection site will help with the pain and soreness that can happen with an allergy shot treatment.

Avoid hot showers or hot tubs ~ The heat from a hot tub or a hot shower may make the side effects of the allergy shots to be worse.

Turmeric Pineapple Protein Smoothie For Better Breathing

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup pineapple chunks ~ fresh or canned

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 scoop vegan protein powder ~ I like using Nuzest protein as it is allergy-friendly

6 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy. This makes one serving. This smoothie contains several anti-inflammatory ingredients like pineapple and turmeric, so it may calm down the inflammation and mucus production to help restore free breathing. One of the many benefits of pineapple is boosting immunity and suppressing inflammation.

Save 15% on Nuzest with code MOMKNOWSBEST15

Check out some additional articles for allergy shot information

~ Will Allergy Shots Help My Asthma?

~ My Experience With Allergy Shots

~ Allergy Shots Info & Products That Help Allergies & Asthma

~ Ending Seasonal Allergies With Allergy Shots

Force Of Nature Cleans & Disinfects Without the Scary Stuff

 Meet the little appliance that converts salt, water & vinegar into a powerful all-in-one cleaner, deodorizer, and EPA-registered disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs. 

When it comes to cleaning, less is best. That simply means the least amount of cleaning product to get the job done the better. Sometimes all you need to clean up a mess in the kitchen is a microfiber cloth and water but when germs are involved you want a disinfectant that kills the germs. Does that mean that you have to use a cleaning product with harsh chemicals to kill germs? The answer may surprise you.

 Two years ago, when covid arrived, many people were stocking up on bleach and sanitizing wipes. People were buying disinfectant products that contained harsh toxic chemicals to kill the germs in their houses to keep their families safe from a deadly virus. While these harsh cleaning products were killing germs and viruses, they were also harming their health with the harsh chemicals in the cleaning products. Did you know those common cleaning products can affect your health? 

A trip to the store caused an asthma attack

 As someone who has severe allergy-induced asthma, I had to stay home during the covid crisis and it was not in fear of catching the virus. I had to avoid visiting places like grocery stores, church, and even friends' homes because the overuse of hand sanitizer and cleaners were causing asthmatic events for me that took days to recover from. My sensitive lungs did not like the toxic chemical ingredients that were present in the hand sanitizer and cleaners. So I stayed home while the rest of my family went to work and school. 

How to clean and disinfect your home without toxic cleaners

 If you are concerned about your family's health then ingredients matter when cleaning your home. You don't have to use those harsh cleaners to disinfect and sanitize your home. Say hello to Force Of Nature ~ the little appliance that uses electricity to convert tap water, plus a capsule of salt, water & vinegar, into a does-it-all cleaning powerhouse. 

Force of Nature makes a powerful cleaner 

~ That kills 99.9% of germs

~ Is an EPA-registered disinfectant 

~ Cleans

~ Deodorizes 

~ Disinfects

~ Sanitizes

~ Contains no toxins

~ Requires no rinsing

~ Cleans grease, grime, mold, mildew, sticky messes, soap scum

~ Is safe to use around kids and pets

Family-friendly ingredients and reusable bottles for the win!

 Force of Nature is the better-for-you cleaning upgrade every family deserves. Force of Nature is free from fragrances, phthalates, dyes, preservatives, surfactants, bleach, quats, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and all the bad-for-you stuff. So you can clean without harming your health. The best part of using Force of Nature to clean your home is eliminating all those bottles of cleaners! 

With Force of Nature Cleaner, all you need is the Force of Nature Starter kit and water. This environmentally safe cleaner is a sustainable swap that’s powerful enough to replace bleach, kitchen, glass, bathroom cleaners, deodorizers, and disinfectants. So you can toss all those bottles of scary chemicals. Force of Nature is proven to be just as effective as those toxic cleaning products.

Force of Nature can save you money

 At just 9 cents an ounce, you can save money in the first year, even after buying the Starter Kit. You can even save money on gas as you will no longer have to drive to the store to buy more cleaners. So skip the store and love the convenience of being able to make your own powerhouse cleaner whenever you need it. The starter kit makes five bottles of powerful family-friendly cleaner and when you need more cleaner, you simply order more Force of Nature activator capsules.

 Force of Nature is the only EPA-registered disinfectant and multi-purpose cleaner you can make on your kitchen countertop. Fill up the Electrolyzer with tap water, squeeze in a capsule of salt, water & vinegar, push the button, and within minutes you have a powerful safe clean that kills germs. 

Force of Nature allows me to clean without an asthma attack!

 I am sensitive to cleaners that are made with chemical fragrances and harsh ingredients. I avoid the cleaner aisle at stores as they can cause me to have an asthma attack. I love that I can get the Force of Nature products shipped to my home. The scent of  Force of Nature is one that does not bother my asthma. This cleaner has a light natural scent similar to a swimming pool. 

If you care about the health of your family, make the switch to a safer cleaning solution that kills germs without harsh toxic ingredients. Get your Force of Nature Starter kit now!

The 11 Best Gifts For The Perfect At Home Movie Night

Do you have a friend who loves to stay home and watch movies? How about friends with kids? I have a list of the perfect gifts that would create the ultimate movie night gift for a fun night at home watching movies. This would be a fun gift idea for almost anyone on your gift list.

 More and more people are staying home when it comes to watching movies as movie theaters can be pricey. The many different streaming services like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Pure Flix make it easy to create a fun movie night at home. So I have the perfect gift idea for holiday gift giving. Grab a big basket and fill it with fun items that would be perfect for a relaxing night watching movies. This movie gift basket would be a great gift for almost anyone and you can customize it to fit the person or family.

 When selecting the movie gifts for the basket think about your friends with kids who may be watching family-friendly movies or the single friend who loves relaxing by the tv binge watching shows. This will help you select the best items for the movie-watching gift. Then fill the basket with plenty of snacks, drinks, and these other gift suggestions for at-home movie night.

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1. Non-alcoholic Wine

 Grab a bottle of non-alcoholic wine along with some fancy wine glasses and place them in the gift basket for movie folks. This would be great for a couples gift or even the family basket as New Year's Eve is right after Christmas. Since the wine contains no alcohol, the whole family can enjoy this gift to bring in the New Year.

 Jøyus is the first non-alcoholic wine created by people that truly and deeply know what it's like not to drink. Jøyus was born as a way to keep the fun and the social aspect of drinking without the alcohol. They managed to provide their customers with the sophisticated, “adult” experience of popping open a bottle with a delicious blend that tastes just as good as any luxury label. 

2. Aromatherapy Slippers

 Movie night is made for relaxation and what better way to help friends relax than with a pair of comfy slippers that smell nice. These aromatherapy slippers come in many different styles and are perfect for cold winter nights relaxing on the couch with a good movie. 

 Pantuss makes aromatherapy warming slippers! They are the best gift this fall and winter season! To reach the ultimate desired comfort, you take out the insoles and heat them in the microwave. The dried lavender flowers and flax seeds create a calming, relaxing aroma, and when you insert them back into your Pantuss slippers. When you slide your feet into the slippers, you will reach the pinnacle of relaxation. Pantuss designed their products to be a perfect combination of comfort, design, and aroma. Their aromatherapy slippers allow customers to relax at home in style and comfort. They are also handmade from eco-friendly, sustainable materials! 

3. CBD Meringue Cookies

 These CBD cookies are perfect for an adult movie basket as they contain CBD. While CBD is safe for kids, some parents may not want their kids snacking on these cookies. These colorful packages of meringue cookies would be great for snacking and relaxing with one's favorite movie.

 Black Sheep CBD meringue cookies are bite-size cookies that will help you relax! These tasty traditional treats have a healthy twist! Made from premium, all-natural ingredients, these deliciously light cookies are made with CBD (THC Free) that taste as good as they'll make you feel-- with none of the high! Crafted from chef-inspired recipes, Black Sheep CBD Meringue Cookies have only natural ingredients like Cane Sugar and Natural flavors. They are Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy Free, Cholesterol Free, Non-GMO, and THC-Free and contain zero total fat, saturated fats, or trans fats. Every bag contains 100 MG or 200MG of 100% hemp-derived CBD and is made from full-spectrum CBD. Available in 9 irresistible flavors, including Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cappuccino, Caramel, Birthday Cake, Cookies & Cream, Cotton Candy, and Mint Chocolate.

4. Bamboo TP  ~

 Everyone takes those must-needed bathroom breaks when watching movies at home. So for a bit of bathroom humor, include a couple of rolls of premium bamboo toilet paper in the gift basket. Everyone uses toilet paper and lately it has become a huge commodity. So gift the gift of environmentally-friendly toilet paper.

 Lovely Poo Poo is premium 100% bamboo toilet paper. This is the good stuff for your bathroom as we are talking about 3-ply biodegradable toilet paper that is wrapped in plastic-free packaging. You will love the awesome designs on the rolls of bamboo toilet paper. These toilet paper rolls will look great in any bathroom. Bamboo TP by Lovely Poo Poo is made of FSC certificate premium bamboo fiber. This toilet paper is strong and soft. The toilet paper is made without dyes, ink, BPAS, and scents.

5. Gourmet Scones ~

 Movie night calls for plenty of snacks so make sure to fill the movie gift basket up with plenty of delicious treats. One yummy treat that will be enjoyed by the whole family is gourmet scones.

Seven Sisters Scones are not your average scones. These are the best gourmet scones that come in many delicious flavors. Select from scone flavors like Raspberry Lemon, Blueberry, Lavender Honey, Bacon Cheddar Chive, and many, many more. From sweet to savory, these scones are a yummy treat to eat while watching a movie. These delicious scones come individually wrapped and can be stored in the freezer for six months. So make sure to include plenty of scones in the holiday gift.

6. Regenerative, Better-for-you Snacks

The best movie night at home is one that includes a good movie and snacks. So include a variety of better-for-you snacks that are made with regenerative ingredients. From delicious macadamia nuts to dark chocolate bars, your friends will love these snacks are certified vegan and have no added sugar.

GoodSam Foods is a food company that is an ally for small farms and they produce amazing chocolate bars. GoodSam also sells other healthy snacks like chocolate-covered nuts, baking mixes, and also coffee. The regenerative snacks are made with Allulose, a natural sweetener, and are gluten-free as well as GMO-free. This is a company that cares about helping small farmers succeed and they would make a great gift in the movie gift basket.

7. Allergy-Friendly Baking Mixes

Don't forget to include something for your friends who have food allergies or are on special diets. That way they can enjoy snacks that are safe for them to eat. Your friends who have special food needs can bake up some delicious cakes or brownies before the movie for safe snacking.

 Creative Nature is a brand of baking mixes that were created to be gluten-free, vegan, and free of the top 14 allergens. Creative Nature is an ethnic minority-owned business that has been successfully delivering, easy-to-make delicious, sweet treats to consumers. Each baking mix (Banana Bread, Brownies, Chocolate Cake, Pancake Mix) have been developed to be delicious for anyone, whether they have dietary restrictions or not.

8. Savory Fig & Thyme Crisps

 This savory fig & thyme crisps would be perfect to pair with a jar of chutney for another movie-watching snack. One can never have too many snacks for movie-watching. The more snacks the better as one may be having a binge night of watching their favorite movies.

Savory Fig & Thyme Crisps are just one of many delicious crisps from Main Crisp. Nutty buckwheat and hemp hearts caramelized together in the oven create a tasty and toasty bite.  Dappled with rich walnuts, and delicately sweet figs these crisps are finished with a breath of thyme and pepper, they’ll be perfect for a gift basket.

9. Raw Fermented Foods

 Holiday gift baskets are a fun way to explore new foods. So for your friends who love creating in the kitchen and may be watching cooking shows, include some beautiful glass jars of raw fermented sliced red onions and turmeric kimchi. Make sure to also include some recipe inspiration.

Small Town Cultures’ probiotic-rich ferments are easy to incorporate into many recipes and can be enjoyed straight from the jar. The jars themselves are so pretty. These raw fermented jars of goodies are rich in probiotics and come in many varieties. From red onions to baby carrots with even fermented lemons, these will be great to enjoy on movie night dinner menus. The red onions would be amazing in fish tacos, pizza, and in dips.

10. Honey-Scented Candle

Candles are always a great gift for a night at home watching movies. Candles help set a nice mood for the room. Plus they always look great in a gift basket.

BeAmbiance makes allergy-friendly candles that have a natural honey scent. These unscented candles are made of 100% beeswax and are natural, environmentally friendly, and non-toxic. The candles do not emit smoke while they burn. So they are the perfect gift for friends who have fragrance issues. These candles have inspirational sayings on them and are perfect to set the mood for a romantic movie night. Use code MKB10 to save 10% on these awesome candles.

11. Mulberry Park Silks

Movie night calls for comfort on the couch. So a silk pillowcase is a great gift. That way one can get comfortable watching a movie with their favorite pillow.  Just look at the bright colors of the silk pillowcases. 

 Mulberry Park Silks designs, manufactures and sells the highest quality silk at fair prices while educating its clients about the many advantages of silk. The brand offers must-have luxe bedding, pillowcases, and accessories for all of your fall comfort. Who doesn’t love the feel of silk against their skin? The hypoallergenic offerings are 100% pure mulberry silk made from the finest, longest, and strongest silk fiber. The soft, luxurious feeling is filled with so many benefits. Did you know that a silk pillowcase nourishes and protects your skin while you sleep? Silk is excellent for skin conditions including acne, allergies, dermatitis, and sensitive skin of any kind. Silk helps retain natural moisture, prevents bedhead and tangles, and minimizes those dreaded morning face creases! It’s perfect for regulating your temperature no matter the season for any age (the brand offers terrific crib sheets, too!). Mulberry Park Silks has 19 (light), 22 (most popular), and 30 (heaviest/most luxe) momme options. Find your preference today and truly get your beauty sleep!

To make the movie gift basket the best-ever gift, add a movie streaming subscription. That way the gift recipient will have a wide selection of movies to watch while enjoying their basket of movie gifts.

Nothing Is Impossible Is About Trusting In Gods Timing

 “Nothing is Impossible” is a movie about how to trust in God’s timing when it seems like none of our desires are being fulfilled in the way we hoped. 

 Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

 There are times in our lives when life is not what we expected. We work hard at reaching our goals but they seem unattainable. It can seem that all our hopes and dreams have been crushed. So we just go through the motions of life wishing for what could have been. 

Then an opportunity comes to us and we question whether we should go for it. Sometimes it takes the encouragement of friends to help us realize that we can. It also takes trusting in God's timing to realize that Nothing is Impossible. That is when we lean into our faith and trust God has a plan for our lives. Sometimes watching a movie can help you get back up when life has you down. 

Nothing Is Impossible will be exclusively on Pure Flix starting October 6th! 

ABOUT NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

 Take a center-court seat to a journey of transformation as Scott Beck gets a second chance at life and love. Can he let go of past pains and open himself to God’s purpose? Or will new challenges keep him from the future he always hoped for?

Featuring: David A.R. White, Nadia Bjorlin, Harry Lennix, Steven Bauer, Robert Amaya, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Stella Parton, Vincent De Paul, Ethan White, former NBA player Marcus Haislip, Leanne Crawford.

 Scott was a high-school basketball star with dreams of playing in the NBA. Fast forward 20 years and he’s a janitor at the high school where he once played. Scott Beck was a high school all-star basketball player whose life did not go as planned. Scott sees his life failures every day as he daily walks past the high school trophy case. When an opportunity comes up to play on a professional basketball team, Scott realizes that he still has a desire to play and his best friend, who coaches the high school basketball team, encourages him to try out for the team. 

The professional team, the Silver Knights, is led by his former high school girlfriend Ryan. Ryan took charge of the Silver Knights when her father died. The basketball team is struggling financially and to save the team, Ryan hosts open tryouts to attract media attention It is that media attention that allows Scott to relive his dream of playing professional basketball again. Scott has no clue about the media scheme that is until his former girlfriend tells him. 

Nothing is Impossible offers a valuable lesson about fear of failure. But winning doesn’t teach us anything and it is in failure that we experience growth.

 Through all this Scott learns to forgive himself and others for his past failures. Nothing Is Impossible is a movie that you have to watch to learn that Nothing is Impossible with God. This movie will leave you with hope and inspiration.

We aren’t promised an easy life, free from trouble, failure, or worry – we’re promised that we have God to lean on when troubles arise – our sufferings aren’t meaningless (Job)

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