Sophie and Momma: Cravings {The Devotional} Review and a Giveaway!

What is Cravings? Now in the world there are many cravings --such as something sweet and creamy, salty and crunchy, etc. But what today I am excited to introduce to you Cravings {The Devotional} kind! Carey Bailey was inspired by God one day to create something truly nifty for moms who are swept away by the swift tide of motherhood. There are periods in my life that I neglect my time with God, and sitting down with God seem so hard to do! I feel like a Martha so often but I desire and crave to be seated at the feet of Jesus like Mary.

About the Author: Carey Bailey is a recovering perfectionist, wife, proud mama and Family Life director for her church in Surprise, Ariz. On the side she loves party planning, crafting, and pursuing her dream of writing. She has a degree in religion from Westminster College and writes at her blog at www.carebaileyonline.com.

My Experience: In my life, Cravings {The Devotional} gives me a helpful bite of Scripture throughout the day--a sweet and sour Word from God if you will! A little bit of the sweetness that comes from the Bible as well as the sour tartness of a challenge too! Each of the 40 cards come with a Bible verse or two and a little devotional to go along with it! Personally I have found it nice to have a devotional geared to a mom who is "on the go" a lot. I also find it refreshing to look up from my dish pit to see this little cupcake cheering me on with the Word and a little encouragement.

Amidst all my husband's miscellaneous gadgets and gizmos and my daughter's toys and other odds and ends, stands this delectable Craving. It is sort of my piece among everyone's clutter. I find that it is really nice claiming my own spot on top the window sill.

The cards are easy to read while I wash dishes and cook meals. I have my Cravings in my Kitchen. The cards have a nice glaze on them that keeps them relatively waterproof. I found that when my obnoxious and quite active cat jumped on the window sill the heavy cupcake which is actually quite stable was knocked from its place and right into my sink. Lucky for him I was right there to wipe the cards down. The cards did not suffer too much damage. A few cards soaked in some water, but after pressing them and wiping them--I could not tell which ones got soaked! But apart from my kitty knocking it down, I find that the cupcake holder is stable and nice and heavy. I think that it would be great if I could get these cards laminated to really make them waterproof. I would compare the finishing on them more like to playing cards--durable, good thickness to it, nice and slick.

Will this make a great gift? Absolutely. I would recommend this as a gift to those women and moms who are believers. I feel that they would greatly benefit from Cravings {The Devotional}. But I do have to say, I will not underestimate the power of God's Word and wisdom towards any person--His Word will not come back empty and void it will accomplish what it was made to accomplish! But yes, this devotional was specific for Moms! I know I have personally loved this devotional. Not only has it helped me most every day, but it is nice having something womanly (utterly pink and obviously girly amidst all the other miscellaneous items that might be on someone's window sill!) and designed for moms in specific. You can purchase Cravings {The Devotional} at the Dicksons Gift Shop.

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The Giveaway!

Enter Today - 4/23-5/12!

Win a Minute-for-Mom gift pack from Carey Bailey! "When I became a mom I lost my God time," says Carey Bailey. "I couldn't figure out how to fit it in, since everything but that time was a priority. So I made note cards that I set around my house with scriptures written on them. Even when my arms were too full of babies, laundry, and diapers to pick up a Bible, I could easily read God's words of encouragement that I was starving for"

And Cravings--The Devotional was born. Celebrate with Carey by entering her Minute-for-Mom Giveaway!

One grand prize winner will receive:

$50 gift card to Erin Condren Shop (Your one-stop-shop for all things awesome!)
$50 gift card to Victoria's Secret® (For something pretty.)
$25 gift card to Bath & Body Works® (For a little spa treatment.)
2 Sets of Cravings - The Devotional (For you and a friend.)
Scentsy Plug In and 2 Bars (A lovely scent for your space.)

Hurry, the giveaway ends on 5/12/12. The winner will be announced 5/14/12 on Carey’s blog!

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