Patterns of Evidence DVD ~ Giveaway end 9/9

About the author/filmmaker/producer

Tim Mahoney founded Mahoney Media Group, Inc. (MMG) in 1989. 

MMG focused its business on television and video production for regional and national companies. 

In 2014 Tim founded Thinking Man Films & Media as an international documentary & publishing company with a focus on education and the Bible. 

Tim produced numerous productions for Christian organizations

 including the Billy Graham Association, World Wide Pictures, and Compassion International. 

Tim also served as the President of the board for the International 

Christian Visual Media Association (ICVM).

 Tim’s first full feature documentary film, 

“PATTERNS OF EVIDENCE: THE EXODUS”, 

released in January 2015.

 The film took 12 years to develop and takes a scientific approach to 

investigate the events of the biblical Exodus. 

The overall vision for his film company is to explore 

“patterns of evidence”

 that support the biblical narrative and 

engages the world in a conversation.

 The film takes a balanced approach and 
leaves the audience to decide for 

themselves if the Bible is real history or myth.

The film has won 13 awards on the film festival circuit 
in 2014, including a Gold Remi Award winner 
for Best Director at the Worldfest Houston Intl. Film Festival, 

the Gold Crown Award for Best Picture 
and Best Documentary at ICVM 2014, 

and Official Selection at the Soho International 
Film Festival in New York.

There is a Supplemental resources associated with the film include a nearly 400-page hardcover book, small group Bible study, Movie Event kit, youth version (called Young Explorers), homeschool curriculum and others.

It includes powerful interviews with some of the top experts in the fields of archaeology and Egyptology as well as people of influence in the Middle East. 

The film has an objective, fair-minded and balanced approach. It allows viewpoints from all sides to be heard in a respectful way while asking honest questions of the Bible and scholars’ views. It does not preach and lets the evidence speak for itself. This allows the film to be very shareable with those of different viewpoints.

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8 Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Sleep When You’re Pregnant

8 Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Sleep When You’re Pregnant

It’s difficult in general for most Americans to get sleep, but that number is even higher for pregnant women.  According to a study reported by The Sleep Advisor blog and done by the National Sleep Foundation, almost 80% of women have disturbances in sleep when they are pregnant.  Here are my top 8 reasons why it’s so hard to get sleep when you’re pregnant:

1. You are generally uncomfortable, anyway.

Being pregnant is not a comfortable thing.  There is extra weight on you, so you have extra pressure on your nerves, veins, and muscles, and you are limited to which sleeping positions you can use because sleeping on your back or stomach can be bad for your baby.   

Sleeping on your left side is your best option according to WebMD, but it can often make for a sleepless night.  If you don’t already have one, get a really good and comfortable mattress that has a pillow topper, and invest in a pregnancy pillow.  

You’ll be able to put the pillow behind you to help prop you up and keep you from rolling over into a dangerous place for baby, and you can even put it in-between your knees to keep your lumbar position intact and from putting too much pressure on your spine.   

You can also experiment with different beds, couches, or reclining armchairs in your home to find the most comfortable place to sleep in.

2.     You can’t drink alcohol.

You can’t drink because of the pregnancy, so while normally you may have had a glass (or three) of wine before bed on a rough night, your alcohol intake is severely if not totally limited by your baby.

This is actually good news though, because drinking before bed for a good night’s sleep is just a myth.  Alcohol actually dehydrates you and wakes you up throughout the night. Besides, with your decreased bladder capacity, it would be even worse for you if you had to use the restroom every hour. Instead try a small glass of warm milk or 8 ounces of water before bed.

3.      You’re eating for two.

You are eating for two so your meals and general caloric intake is probably increased over what it normally would be, but this can be bad news if you’re eating a lot before bed.  Try to eat a lot of smaller meals throughout the day as opposed to fewer larger ones, and cut off whatever food you eat about an hour before you plan on going to sleep.

If you have to snack, try small amounts of protein like almonds or turkey before bed.

4.     You’re more prone to heartburn.

There’s the old wives tale that says the amount of indigestion and heartburn you have will tell you what the gender of your baby will be, but really the amount of heartburn you experience has less to do with girl or boy and more to do with your hormone levels relaxing your stomach valve,  according to health.com. This can make sleeping at night even more difficult.   

To limit the heartburn,  keep your meals small, as discussed in the previous tip.  You can also try basic or alkaline water to readjust your body’s pH levels back to normal, just make sure to check with your doctor before hand to make sure it’s the right move for you.

5.    Your muscles ache.

It’s hard to sleep when your muscles ache.  Try wearing a belly band throughout the day,  it will help ease the stress on your back and body so that you’ll have a little bit more comfortable evening. As a bonus, it helps keep your pants from falling down.

6.    It’s harder to exercise.

When you’re used to being active and you limit your exercise, it becomes more difficult to feel tired at night and to fall asleep quickly.  Being pregnant can limit what kind of exercise you can do, but you definitely shouldn’t completely stop working out.  

Look into maternity classes at your local gym or fitness center, and try to continue to be as active as possible so that you’re healthy and ready for the stress of childbirth on your body. You can also try PreMama, a prenatal vitamin drink mix, for optimum nutrition during pregnancy (and even before).

7.    It’s difficult to keep your same sleeping schedule.

It’s always easier to sleep more soundly if you put your body on a schedule and stick to it.  Being pregnant can definitely affect that schedule, but now is the time where it’s more important than ever to get the amount of sleep you need.

Not only is it important so that baby can grow, but let’s face it, after you deliver you’re going to have some restless nights ahead.  Take advantage of all of the sleep you can get, and naps where needed, but try to keep your nights and days straight as that will only help you in the long run.

8.    You’re worried about everything.

It’s common for women in general to worry, and especially before an event, but now you’re into an entirely new kind of worry - a mother’s worry.  You’re probably anxious about delivery, going into labor, how to get to the hospital or birthing center, if your child is going to be healthy, and a myriad of other things.  

There will be plenty of time to deal with all of that when your baby arrives, so now is the time to make sure you get rest so that you’re ready when the big day comes.  

Be kind to yourself.  Invest in new bedding, pregnancy tea,  soothing music, noise-cancelling headphones, an eye mask, a maternity facial, yoga classes, relaxation DVDs, or any thing else that makes you feel happy and peaceful.

Above all, do whatever makes you comfortable and don’t be afraid to ask for help.  Your baby will be here in no time, and pretty soon you won’t get hardly any sleep at all— so try to take advantage of this restful time while it lasts!

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Swag Luau Team Challenge - US

Put on your lei, enjoy some Slack-key guitar, and get ready to eat some Kalua Pork, because Swagbucks is holding a Luau Team Challenge to help you earn free gift cards! For those of you who don't know what Swagbucks is, it's a website where you can earn cash back on everyday tasks you do online like shopping, answering surveys, discovering deals, and watching videos. You can even earn for searching the web! 

If you've never tried Swagbucks before because you didn't know where to begin, their Team Challenges are a great way to learn the ropes! The challenge, begins Monday, August 14th at 8am PT, but you can pre-register starting on Friday, August 11th!

Here's how you can join the challenge and the site:  

1. Click here to join the challenge and be assigned to a team.

2. Starting August 14th at 8am PDT, in addition to earning SB you'll contribute points to your teams total as you complete different activities on Swagbucks.

3. Check back on the page often to see the scores and what you've contribute so far.   

All members who participate and contribute at least 600 points to their team’s total will receive a SB bonus in the form of a SB Swag Up Rebate on their next gift card! 

Not only that, but if you sign up under me this month and earn 300 SB before September 1st, you'll get a 300 SB bonus!

Members of the 1st place team will receive a 100 SB Swag Up Rebate, members of the 2nd place team will receive a 50 SB Swag Up Rebate, and members of the 3rd place team will receive a 30 SB Swag Up Rebate. Your SB Swag Up Rebate will be made available on Friday, August 18th at 2pm PT and will expire on Thursday, August 31st at 11:59pm PT.

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Swagbucks Back To School Sale! (US Only)

 Through September 8th you'll get double cash back (in the form of SB points) or more when you shop for Back to School essentials at your favorite retailers through Swagbucks. They also have offers where you can earn SB points towards free gift cards for trying school-related products and services. Then you can take all the SB points you earn and use them to get gift cards and PayPal cash!

Click here to see all of the deals they're running, and if you sign up through me during this sale you'll get $10 for making your first purchase! That's in addition to the normal SB you get for your purchases.



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Mountain Resorts

Introducing Chateau Chamonix, Mountain Resorts' finest Ski-in/ski-out vacation property in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 

Chateau Chamonix offers the ultimate convenience of ski-in/ski-out accommodations. Sitting directly on the slopes of Steamboat's Mt Werner, Chateau Chamonix is the ideal location for a Rocky Mountains vacation just steps away from the Steamboat Snow School, the Kids' Vacation Center, and Gondola Square where you'll find an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. 

Amenities include indoor/outdoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, fitness center and a complimentary shuttle for a quick trip to the grocery store or downtown Steamboat Springs. Choose a luxurious 2, 3, or 4-bedroom condominium, each with a full kitchen, gas fireplace, washer/dryer and wireless Internet. There's on-site check-in, complimentary hot beverages and pastries, as well on-slope ski valet and storage to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. 

Book your winter vacation to Steamboat Springs early and receive up to 35% off lodging and 30% off lift tickets. Also, if you book and pay in full by August 31 you may be eligible for a lodging credit of $100-400. This early booking offer is available at all 350-plus Mountain Resorts managed Steamboat Springs vacation rentals. Click Here to See All Special Offers - https://mtn-resorts.com/BOOKEARLY

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Swago: Back to School Shopping Edition

 If you still haven't done your Back to school shopping, here's a way you can get paid for finding a great deal for those kiddos for school.

Swagbucks is hosting another round of Shopping Swago! What is SWAGO you ask? It's a bingo-inspired promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. You can redeem those SB for free gift cards. If you've never used Swagbucks, participating in SWAGO is a great introduction to the site and an easy way to earn a good amount of points quickly.

Click here to get started!

Here’s what you need to know to get your 200 SB Bonus (and don’t worry, you don’t have to make a purchase to complete a pattern):

• Shop Swago will begin on Monday, August 7th at 9am PT/12pm ET, make sure you hit “Join” otherwise you won’t get credit for completing the action items. Each square on your Swago Board will contain an action item to complete.
• Once you complete the action item in a particular square the square will change color signifying the action item is complete.
• You have a limited amount of time to mark off as many squares as possible so use your time wisely.
• Be mindful of the patterns and their corresponding bonuses located on the right of your Swago Board. The patterns will vary in difficulty and bonus value.
• Once you’ve achieved a pattern the corresponding “Submit” button will light up. You can have multiple patterns available for submission, however, you can only submit ONE pattern so choose wisely.
• The game ends Thursday, August 10th at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT. So make sure to hit “Submit” on the pattern you wish to submit. If you don’t hit “Submit” before the game ends you won’t receive your SB bonus.
  
  Also, if you sign up through me this month, you'll get a $10 rebate when you make your first purchase via Swagbucks Shopping! You can activate it in the "Swag Ups" area of "My Account"

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Water Works Park ~ Denton, Texas

Disclosure~ This is a sponsored post on behalf of US FamilyGuide and Water Works Park located in Denton, Texas. My family and I received a complimentary admission to the water park in order to complete my review.:) All the pictures in this post are taken by me or my children while at the park! 

My family and my first impression of the park 

is how Clean it was!!

We traveled all over the park and enjoyed 

the many play areas!

All the areas were sparkling and nice.

There where many chairs, tables and loungers to go around for everyone in the park that day!

WE never waited to do anything at Water Works.

The park staff was awesome and friendly. 

Special thanks to Darby and Maria!

My favorite part of the park was the lazy river.

The Lazy river was a nice pace and had a waterfall, bubbles and sprinklers as you are going thru! 

The water was very calming and clear. 

We must have went thru it about 15 times that day!!!

Each time we went down the lazy river it was NOT crowed, 

we were always able to get right and go along:) 

This is my daughter at one of the 3 enter/exits of the 

Lazy River! 

This is the one nearest the Big Slides!!

There are 4 REALLY COOL slides up those steps!!

My family gave them all a go!!

My son liked the Hula loop Slide, that's the blue and white one at the VERY TOP!! 

My daughter and J liked the Big Kahuna, that's the Big blue one in the picture above! 

My son, and my Daughter further down the Lazy River at another enter/exit! 

This one is the closet to the children's play pool!! 

My kids enjoyed playing here and they are NOT little children:)

There was water falling and being shot from everywhere! 

They were laughing, even at their ages, at ever station:)

Everyone in the family LOVED the New wave pool

I would get in a tube and the waves would take me back to the 

wave pool edge...

So much fun!!

There were PLENTY of shaded areas!

I also like that the park allows you to bring 

in your own coolers!!

There was also a great PARTY area!

You can rent this area or any cabana for a Party or Reunion.

The Cabanas were adorable!

Also available with your water park admission is entrance is an indoor pool with lanes, slide and diving board! 

The park had many water fountains and also had a snack 

and snow cone stand!

Water Works offers, Aquatic Explorer Camps, kayaking camps, and swim lessons for kids on summer vacation offered 

Water Works Park in Denton, Texas has everything 

you need to 

make this an awesome summer! 

use this coupon

To save even more off the everyday low prices!!

Daily Admission

48 inches and taller, $17

Under 48 inches, $13

(nonresidents add $2)
Non-swimmer fee, $5

Kids age 2 and under, free

MY 2 Cents!!

Its Defiantly worth the drive! 

We drove more than an hour to get there from our home town!! The drive that day was awesome! Sun was shinning and kids were getting along:) 

When you go to Water Works you will have a great time if you take only 2 things ~ flip flops and sun screen!! 

Flip flops because you wont be able to take more then a couple of steps on the concrete its soo hot! Sun Screen because the wave pool has no covering and lazy river only has a few spots with shade. We are recovering from Texas size sunburns..:) :) :)