Cloud b Twilight Turtle - Constellation Night Light

Cloud b Twilight Turtle - Constellation Night Light
Let your child experience the tranquility of sleeping under a bed of stars every night with the clever and unique Twilight Turtle. Fussy babies; terrified darkness-fearing toddlers; and even insomniac adults will experience peacefulness and delight as this plush turtle, positioned on the floor in the center of a room, projects a starry night sky onto ceiling and walls from the workings under his plastic shell.

Pressing the button on the turtle’s shell ignites the stars and keeps them glowing for 45 minutes—just enough time for children to drift off to sleep—before automatically shutting off and preserving the battery life. The Twilight Turtle offers a choice of three soothing colors in hues that are known for their ability to encourage relaxation: amber, which radiates warmth and peace; green, which promotes healing and renewal; and blue, which calms the senses. Of the three, there is certain to be one that works with the color schema of the room. From where he is stationed, the turtle emits a warm glow in the color of choice, doubling as a comforting nightlight.

In addition to its calming effect, Twilight Turtle also features an educational component. Among the clusters of stars sprinkled across the ceiling are eight recognizable constellations. The accompanying literature tells a warm-hearted story about how Twilight Turtle got separated from his father and used the constellations to find his way home, which is a nice way to introduce the constellations and encourage kids to learn their locations and how to enjoy them. An included booklet maps out which area of Twilight Turtle’s shell the constellations are projected from so viewers will know where to look for them on the ceiling. The booklet also gives a brief explanation of each constellation and its most notable features.

In the center of the sky is Orion the hunter, most easily recognizable by the three stars that make up his belt. At the 11:00 position, both Draco the dragon and The Little Dipper can be spotted. The Little Dipper is more visible because the North Star, Polaris, highlights the end of its handle. The North Star used to be positioned within Draco but movement in the skies shifted it over to The Little Dipper over time. In the upper right side of the sky (and the shell), is Canis Major (The Greater Dog), which hosts the brightest star in the sky, Sirius, at a point in the dog’s neck. Right next to Canis Major is Cepheus, a little house with a pointed roof. In the lower right quadrant of the sky, Pegasus—the winged horse—is visible. He is easiest to find by locating the square that makes up the center of his body first. On the south side of the sky (between 6 and 7:00), viewers can see two stick figure people. These are Gemini, the twins. And, finally, the best known constellation—The Big Dipper—can be found at 9:00. This is really two constellations in one as The Big Dipper makes up the tail end of the constellation Ursa Major, the Big Bear.

A unique product, Twilight Turtle makes a thoughtful and creative baby gift that help infants or overtired moms grab a few calming hours of sleep. Each turtle comes with its own certificate of adoption and runs on three AAA batteries. –Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Review: great little turtle
This little turtle is great for our one 10 week old child. We turn the turtle on at bedtime and he just can’t keep his eyes off all the stars around the room. Blue stars show up best, green a close second and the amber stars are a little fainter. I think it all depends on your paint color on your walls and the amount of ambient light in the room. Good option to have 3 colors, one will fit your decor. 45 minute glow time is good, plenty of time to get to sleep. Great buy, use every night.

Customer Review: Love this thing!
This is a great invention!! My daughter had problems going to sleep without some sort of light on. After buying this for her she has no trouble going to sleep. It is a really adorable toy. She loves learning the constellations too.

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DirectRoot Gel Spike - Irrigation for the Gardener with House Plants
Going on vacation? This is the inexpensive, safe and easy way to know that your plants will be alive and thriving when you return! The Directroot GelSpike utilizes a custom blend of “DRiWATER” time release water to automatically water most plants for up to 3 weeks. Simply snap the 9oz bottle onto the water spike (included) and watch the gel slide on down, where it will slowly dissolve back into pure water, giving your plants slow and steady moisture for 2-3 weeks! The GelSpike is 5″ long, and delivers water and fertilizer right to the roots so less is needed, it also breaks open crusted surfaces and helps aerate soil, reducing risk of overwatering. We recommend two or more gel spikes for any pots larger than 10 inches in diameter. It’s also the perfect solution for busy gardeners who may not have time to tend to your plants during an especially stressful time and need a temporary plant babysitter -this is it!
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Customer Review: great vacation watering solution
I purchased several Gel Spikes last year when I went for 3 weeks vacation. It worked very well for me, my plants survived without any problem, they even appeared to be in better condition than when I take care of them. I plan to buy some more Gel Spikes this year before I leave. Just remember to use 2 or 3 for larger pots.

Starting a New Church: The Church Planter’s Guide to Success
Ralph Moore maintains that perhaps our greatest responsibility is to evangelize our own generation-and that established churches are unable to do that. In fact, rising generations of Americans live in ignorance of Jesus Christ and have no moral absolutes. The answer, according to Moore, is aggressive church planting. Why? Because new churches focus on the needs of each new generation and present biblical truth in the cultural context that best reaches those people. 0830730869 Includes the Following Topics and Many More Section 2: Designing the New Church — things to consider before you ask for money Section 3: Planting the New Church — Can you build a church that flexes as it grows? Section 4: Anticipating the Future — How can you ensure a healthy start?
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Customer Review: Full of Ideas You Can Actually Do
If you are looking for a book on church planting packed with ideas and not just sage advice, you will do well to read Ralph Moore’s Starting a New Church. Recently I met Ed Stetzer from Lifeway Research and we talked at length about church planting. This was the first book he recommended I read on the subject. I can see why. One thing I’m discovering is that every church plant is unique, so finding a book that is relevant to your particular church planting situation is not always that easy. While there are now plenty of books to choose from, it can be difficult to find books that are mostly filled with helpful information rather than antiquated ideas and methods. Ralph Moore certainly knows church planting. This book comes from the pen of one who has done it on several occasions. So the four parts to this book provide a logical progression of stages that seemingly apply to anyone who is planting a church. I will summarize each of these four parts. First, Moore encourages the reader to think through the church plant. In this section he speaks personally to the church planter. Is this truly a calling from God? Are you really ready to do this? Do you know where you want to go with this effort? Do you know where to get help? (Because you will certainly need it.) One great emphasis that Moore makes is the necessity of a church planter having the support of his local church. It does not have to be financial support. But Moore insists that no one should attempt a church plant without clear backing from his own home church. In Part Two, Moore even discusses a procedure for making the proposal of a new church plant to the home church. This section on designing the new church covers such practical areas such as the new church’s values, developing a core team, and funding the new church. When considering funding Moore makes the helpful comment that you need two budgets: an operation budget for covering recurring expenses; and an opportunity budget for those larger expenses that come along at unpredictable times. I note this advice because it is part of a larger philosophy that Moore communicates throughout the book. The goal is not to build an organization that merely “makes budget” every year. The goal is an effective church plant. You do not want to become “a tiny pod of operational expenses and a few people” (p. 92). He advises new churches to keep operational expenses at a minimum so that more can be spent on opportunities. Office space and even meeting facilities are operational costs that most people think of when discussing “church.” Technology and missional opportunities are better places to spend your money, Moore advises. Of course there are many more great ideas in this book that I cannot take time to recount. But in Part Three Moore discusses the actual planting of the new church. It is important to plant a church with a flexible church structure to facilitate growth, and Moore supports the rapid multiplication of churches as the best growth strategy. Thus in Part Four, “Anticipating the Future,” he concludes the book by explaining how every new church should begin their new life as a reproducing church. What I found most refreshing about this book was that it was full of practical advice without giving the impression that Moore was interested in creating businesses. His passion for church planting was clear. But he did not seem to be corrupted by the temptation to seek power in starting a new church. An easy read, yet one that provides a wealth of practical advice, I give this one 4 1/2 stars.
Customer Review: The Voice of Experience
Written by an experienced church planter, this book seeks to motivate and equip others to do the same. The author believes that planting new churches is the best way to evangelize the lost. He has lived this out: the two churches he founded are responsible for planting more than 200 congregations around the world. The author’s methodology is marred in places by a man-centered, “seeker sensitive” approach, and the theology is fairly thin. There is scarce mention of the glory of God, the power of the Holy Spirit, the salvation of the lost or the centrality of the Word. A cult using these same strategies would probably grow. Nevertheless, the author provides many points of practical wisdom that, used critically and grounded in a more robust theology, could prove valuable to prospective church planters

Planters Trail Mix, Energy Mix, 1.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 30)
Amazon Price: $19.75
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Best trail mix that I’ve had in a long while. Great balance of sweet and salty.
Customer Review: yummy calories!
lots of healthy ingredients, even DARK chocolate on the soybeans (which are as soft as marshmallow!), but if you’re watching calories, beware! Each little packet costs you about 260!