FEB / MARCH 2009 ISSUE
THERE IS
HOPE FOR THE
FUTURE
CHILDREN SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON OUR NEW PRESIDENT Afya Ibomu, a holistic celebrity nutritionist
CAREGIVERS CORNER & IT’S MISSION TO HELP HURTING FAMILIES
E. Marcel Jones Minister, Husband, Author
EMBRACE FAMILY TV ON IT’S WAY TO BECOMING AN INTERNET SENSATION
EMBRACE Magazine gives the entire family something to hold on
to thank you for taking time out to view EMBRACE Magazine. Our desire and mission Weis tolikeshare information that will be of a great help to you and your family. We are bringing families closer together and closer to God. We are open to any ideas that you may have in regards to stories, articles, pictures or anything that is family oriencted that you feel may be of a great help to someone. If you have any ideas that you would like to share with us please do not hesitate conatacting us at info@embracenews.com From the EMBRACE Staff
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AFYA IBOMU
Your all-in-one guide for soulful vegan recipes, grocery shopping, dining out, nutrition and more! Afya Ibomu, a certified holistic health counselor and vegan caterer (she served as Erykah Badu’s nutritionist on tour!) offers this helpful book and DVD to those looking for a healthful spin on classic soulfood. More than just a collection of amazing recipes, The Vegan Soulfood Guide to the Galaxy brings a wealth of knowledge on how to grocery shop, a tutorial on how to read and understand food labels, proper nutrition, meal planning, and more. Some of the healthy, yet stick-to-your-ribs recipes include: -Sweet Potato Pie -Tofu “Buffalo” Wings -Corn Bread -Crispy Collard Green Rolls -Candied Yams -Hush Pups -Hood Rich Brownies -Creole Red Beans and Rice -Zulu Muffins -Satisfy My Soul Grits ...and more! Includes a bonus DVD titled “Pimp My Tofu”, which shows the viewer how to prepare tofu in various different ways. Paperback, glossy, 170 pages ORDER THIS BOOK AND OTHER WONDERFUL PRODUCTS BY AFYA IBOMU AT http://nattral.storesecured.com/items/books/list.htm
EYE ON THE FUTURE 2009 INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA
READ IN THE CHILDREN SECTION WHAT IT MEANS TO SOME YOUTH TO HAVE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT
Benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil
commonly used as a facial mask to soften the skin. In addition, Apricot Kernel Oil is used as an antitussive, anti-asthmatic and to treat tumors in traditional Chinese medicine. It helps to calm the inflammation / irritation of eczema and dermatitis. When combined with an equal amount of St. John’s Wort Oil, it is acts as antiinflammatory and has a cooling effect. Due to its moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties, apricot kernel oil is widely used for massage therapy.
World over people use massage therapy to help promote healthy skin, nourish and strengthen the body, relieve stress, reduce pain, and encourage balance and well being. Massage opens and increases the flow of energy, balancing the entire nervous system and helping to release physical and emotional disharmony. The many benefits of massage are enhanced by the use of high quality massage oil. Apricot tree is the member of the rose family originating from Central and East Asia. The fruit, rich in vitamins is used to produce the pleasant smelling Apricot Kernel Oil. Apricot Kernel Oil is very mild natural oil, often used in baby products because of its fine gentle nature. Apricot kernel oil is cold pressed and refined from the dried kernels of the apricot fruit. It is light in colour with pleasant nutty odor and used in manufacturer of creams, balms, lotions and cosmetics. Sought out for its high vitamin E content and skin softening properties, apricot kernel oil is known for its ability to penetrate the skin without leaving an oily feel. Apricot kernel oil is also popular as massage oil and it used as carrier oil when used with essential oils for aromatherapy. Rich in essential fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acid, apricot kernel oil is high in vitamin A. Since it easily penetrates the skin, it is good oil for prematurely aged, dry or irritated skin. The excellent softening and moisturizing properties is great for face, hands and hair. Vitamins A & C are good for mature dry or sensitive skin. The apricot kernel oil helps skin retain elasticity, clarity, and suppleness. Crushed Apricot Kernels are
Face Mask Formula - A soft paste made of 2 drops each of frankincense, rose and neroli oils, 6 tsp of apricot oil, 1 tsp clear melted honey and finely ground almond makes a good moisturizing face mask. For nourished, soft and supple skin, rub apricot kernel oil on your body daily. Acne Fusion - Pour 1 ounce of apricot kernel oil, 12 drops of lavender essential oil, 7 drops of tea tree essential oil and 1 drop of geranium essential oil in amber coloured clean bottle. Close it tightly and roll the bottle to mix the blend. Apply a small amount of this blend to the acne affected area.
Kevin Pederson manages sites related to Massage Therapy, a combination of science and art; provides a relaxing experience by artistic hand strokes on the body to rejuvenate the mind and body and eliminate stress scientifically.
Established in 2008, MomFit The Movement® is the #1 Mom inspired company that produces health, fitness and lifestyle products, services, and publications designed to inspire, equip and empower today’s modern Moms to rediscover, reshape and revive their lives. MomFit™ has been setup to establish confidence, balance and sustainability for Moms in today’s modern society through focusing on “The Power of Moms in Motion!”®
With Mom Fitness Models and most of our writers Moms themselves, MomFit™ is fresh, original, and specialized. MomFit™ is not like Fit Pregnancy, Mom & Baby, Parenting, or any other Mom-based magazine. MomFit™ is like Vogue meets Women’s Health for Moms, because MomFit focuses solely on targeting Moms who are Fitness-Fashion-Committed or desire to be Fitness-Fashion-Committed. MomFit™ is more than a magazine or apparel company. MomFit™ is a movement. MomFit™ is an attitude and a progressive way of life for today’s Modern Mom. MomFit™ is a cutting-edge instrument to enlighten and give power to a new generation of Moms around the world to embrace and celebrate their Momness™ (Mom + Hotness), offering innova-
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ABSTINENCE CLEARINGHOUSE www.abstinenceclearinghouse.net
The Abstinence Clearinghouse serves as an association for the abstinence community. The Clearinghouse is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence through distribution of age-appropriate, factual and medically-accurate materials. The Clearinghouse was founded to provide a central location where character, relationship and abstinence programs, curricula, speakers, and materials could be accessed. The Clearinghouse serves agencies and individuals on national, state and local level, as well as internationally.
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The Clearinghouse helps to strengthen national, state, local and international agencies through the various services it offers, such as:
The Abstinence Clearinghouse also consists of three advisory and support councils - the National Advisory Council, the Medical Abstinence Council, and the International Abstinence Council.
Hosting educational, national and regional conferences Publication and distribution of the Abstinence Clearinghouse Directory of Abstinence Resources (which contains hundreds of abstinence-until-mar-
Publication of The Abstinence Network, a national quarterly newsletter to inform and educate those working to help young people abstain from premarital sexual intercourse Production of materials to provide information promoting abstinence education Providing technical assistance to schools and other societal institutions to assist in preventing behaviors that place young people at risk for HIV infection, other STDs and unintended pregnancy.
The mission of the Abstinence Clearinghouse is to promote the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence (purity) until marriage through the distribution of age appropriate, factual and medically-referenced ma-
terials. We are a clearinghouse for abstinence information and a network of abstinence advocates. We invite you to join us!
THE NAKED TRUTH
E. Marcel Jones served as the Singles Minister and Lay Pastor at Cummings Street Church for ten years. He continues to serve as a ministry leader at this church of nearly 8,000 members under the guidance of his pastor Gary L. Faulkner. During his tenure as a ministry leader, he has preached the keynote address for several Singles conferences and has published several articles in magazines and newsletters of interest to growing Christians. He has also led the children’s ministry as well as the youth and young adult ministry. He has a sincere and deep passion for ministering to singles and youth. E. Marcel graduated from Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tennessee leaving behind a legacy of leadership as the field commander for the marching band and as Vice President of his Senior Class. Voted most talented male of his graduating class, it is no wonder he went on to complete a Bachelors of Arts degree in English at the University of Memphis and avail himself to service organizations and fraternities such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Four years after receiving his bachelor’s degree, he also earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Memphis. Upon graduating, he began his teaching career as an English instructor with Shelby County Schools. As soon as his leadership skills were recognized, he was promoted to an Assistant Principal position. Perhaps his most challenging professional experience, however, occurred during his tenure as the founding principal of one of his district’s newly built middle schools. After serving in this capacity for two years, he was promoted to the Human Resources Department where he now serves as the district’s Recruitment Specialist. Aside from a career in education, his community and private affiliations include Christian Brothers University Advisory Board and Neighborhood Christian Center Board. His awards and accomplishments include the following: AAEE National Conference Workshop Presenter James W. Anderson Scholarship Recipient Outstanding Student Award Recipient - University of Memphis Co-host for a morning broadcast, The Street Outstanding Christian Educator Award - City of Memphis E. Marcel is a published writer and an ordained minister who at his leisure enjoys a variety of music, sports, and spending time with his wife and son in Memphis, Tennessee.
EMBRACE Bookclub will be reading the book Naked Truth. The review of the book will be available in the next issue of EMBRACE Magazine April/May Issue To find out more about the annointed author E. Marcel Jones You can visit his website or order the book at WWW.EMARCELJONES.COM
IPSO FACTO games are entertaining, easy to learn, and easy to play. They’re great games for different ages to play together, for any amount of time, in almost any setting and are affordably priced at $12.95 each. They’re excellent conversation-starters, portable, and can be played one theme at a time, or combined. The object is to collect the most cards by correctly answering multiple-choice questions. Suggested for up to 8 players/teams, ages 10 and up. Current themes: IPSO FACTO ~ GOING GREEN uses a conservation theme to convey ways to help save our planet and often save money at the same time. IPSO FACTO ~ ANIMALS is packed with fascinating facts about wildlife. IPSO FACTO ~ WORDS challenges players to define common and not-so-common words.
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY KEEP UP THE FAITH DON’T GIVE UP THE HOPE FIVE FOLD INTERNATIONALLY MINISTRY BISHOP/PASTOR RAYMOND OBIE GRANT APOSTLE/CO-PASTOR ROSEMARY GRANT 6749 PERIMETER DRIVE BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70812 (225) 357-5594 HOME (225) 357-5732 FAX (225) 802-0274 CELL Email:apostlegrant@bellsouth.net http://groups.msn.com/prophetsandprophetessofGod (Since October 25,2003) http://keepupthefaith5-fold. nign.com/ http://apostlegrant.multiply.com/
We are a ministry that live by faith, believe and trust God for everything. We are survivors of Hurricane Katrina and we thank God for delivering us from such a horrible situation. It was only by faith that we survived the storm. As we are writing this letter we want everyone that reads this to know that all things is possible to those who believe that God can protect, keep, provide, heal and deliver you from any and all storms that may come your way. We are a living testimony of this. We can testify that God is still taking care of business for his people. We started our ministry in New Orleans, Louisiana in October 25, 2003 and it is growing strong at this time because we put God first over everything that we do. That is why we are still here. We are a praying family, caring family and as stated previously we are faithful. We are in baton rouge. Louisiana fulfilled the mission of God haves’ us on. We have on lineservices as well as services out of our garage. We turned our garage into a sanctuary to teach and preach the word of God. We have services every Wednesday-6: 30 p.m. and Sunday service-12: 30 p.m. During services we were led to give out food, clothing and other things that one may need to help get them through the day. We do this every week. We are believing God for a building to house our church as well as the ministry of giving so that we can continue meet the need of God’s people. We are in need of donations so that we can help the people of need in our area. If you are led to donate please respond to the above information. By Bishop/Pastor Raymond Grant and Apostle/co-pastor Rosemary Grant
WOMEN ON THE MOVE LET GO OF FEAR AND STEP OUT ON FAITH!! Written By: Tracy D. Morrison Asktracy92@yahoo.com Please feel free to comment
According to the bible faith is described as what we live by and believe, not by what we can see, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Unfortunately fear holds us back and deters most of our dreams and goals. In order to truly be successful in life we must first believe in ourselves and understand that we are capable of achieving anything we set our minds to. Often times self doubt sets in and we start to acknowledge the negative energy that takes away from your belief in yourself. Many of my clients that I consult with are afraid to let go of fear, past hurt etc… due to things that was said to them as children. Understand that when you hold on to hurt and fear you are the only one stopping your growth and progress. If you don’t believe in yourself it’s impossible for someone else to. You must first confront your fears so the healing process can begin and that starts with self examination, self examination is you understanding who you are and what you feel has caused you to be afraid and fearful of life challenges. You are the one in driver seat, You control the wheel of life. So let’s move forward. Key Pointers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Make a commitment to yourself to let go of fear. Take self Inventory,(What’s holding you back, confront your fears) Erase negative thoughts and voices in your head. Visualize your life being fulfilled and healthy Remind yourself you are worthy. Embrace your faith, believe everything is possible. Let go, and Let God are your spiritual belief. Finally!!! Enjoy Life.
Book written by Tracy Morrison and her son Brandon White
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CAREGIVER’S CORNER is a Ministry that will help abused and neglected children as well as their caregivers. To find out more send an email with CAREGIVER’S CORNER in the subject to info@embracenews.com Visit http://www.embracenews.tv/video/35/Stop-The-Cycle to find out a little about what we do to help others. We will visit your church/organization with skits and other information on abuse and how it affects an entire family. We must come together to STOP THE CYCLE! Photography by Dayn’l
Symptoms Of Testicular Cancer - What Should Men Watch For? Written by John R. Davis
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f you’re a guy, particularly if you’re in the 15 to 40 age range, you should know what the symptoms of testicular cancer are. Over the course of your lifetime, you’ve got a 1 in 250 chance of getting diagnosed with testicular cancer. While that may not sound like terrible odds, when you take into consideration how the cancer will progress if left undiagnosed and untreated, you’ve got too much to lose not to be aware of what to look for. Nobody is immune from testicular cancer, as Lance Armstrong showed the world. Tom Green made a documentary to raise awareness, as he ended up losing a testicle to the potentially deadly condition.There are several symptoms of testicular cancer that you may have if you’ve got it, including loss of sexual appetite, blood in semen and a significant increase or decrease in the size of one of the testis. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s absolutely imperative that you see your doctor as soon as possible. Testicular cancer is one of the least deadly, killing roughly 10 percent of those diagnosed. If caught in stage 1, only 5 percent of people diagnosed will die. The earlier that testicular cancer is caught, the better for the person affected. Other symptoms of testicular cancer include pain and tenderness in the testicles, a dull ache in the groin or abdomen and a lump or hardening of one of the testicles. Treating the cancer can be a difficult thing for the patient to go through, sometimes chemotherapy or removal of the testicle is the only way to rid the body of the cancer. Also, if you’ve already had and beaten testicular cancer, you aren’t out of the woods. It has been known to come back, even if one of the testicles has been amputated. About the Author Want more tips on spotting the symptoms of Testicular Cancer? Visit the Mens Health Forum. It’s free to join, so visit http://www.MensHealthForums.com/ and become a member today!
PITTSBURG STEELERS SCORE LAST MINUTE TO WIN SUPER BOWL
The touchdown gave Pittsburgh a 27-23 victory over Arizona for the sixth championship in franchise history.
inspirational poetry from the uk
Silent Flight.
In the silence, The clarity of your voice, Climbs high Upon the eagles wings. The chains of doubt That imprison my soul, Fall away beneath my feet. In the freedom and majesty Of the sentinel’s gaze, Faith is strengthened And hope returned To a weary heart, Upon the silent flight Of eagles wings.
The above poem is from Chris Roe’s collection of published poetry, entitled “In Search of Silence” a personal journey in search of spiritual peace. The collection is self-published. More details regarding Chris and his work can be seen at www.silentflightpublications.co.uk
EMBRACING THE CAUSE
FOR 2 DAYS WE WALK AS ONE
For 2 days and 39 miles, you have the opportunity to dramatically impact the lives of millions affected by breast cancer worldwide. By participating in the Avon Walk, you’ll allow medically under-insured women and men to receive the screening, support, and treatment they require. And leadingedge research teams will be powered by the cure all because of you. Take the first step. Register today! Get a mammogram. Perform monthly breast self-exams. Have a clinical exam and talk to your doctor. And encourage women around you to do the same.
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a national series of 39-mile weekend fundraising events launched in 2003 by the Avon Foundation. Cities and dates for 2009 are as follows: Houston April 4 - 5 Washington, D.C. May 2 - 3 Boston May 16 - 17 Chicago June 6 - 7 Rocky Mountains June 27 - 28 San Francisco July 11 - 12 Los Angeles September 12 - 13 New York October 10 - 11 Charlotte October 24 - 25
http://walk.avonfoundation.org
POSITIVE TELEVISION doing positive things http://positivetelevision.org
The goal of Positive Television is to create a television network, which will generate publicity for the many groups already making positive change and to assist developing groups and individuals flourish. Prabhat’s belief is that there are already many positive things being done all around the world, so televising charity related programs and events should inspire more people to get involved. Prabhat has said, “People have a fascination with all aspects of celebrity life, so I wanted to create a network that focuses on the giving done by celebrities and use that celebrity power for the highest good.” He is deeply committed to making this network happen and feels that it can be a major tool for improving the lives of people around the world. He has assembled a staff of friends, family, and excited new friends that believe in this network. We at Positive Television believe that people who learn about the goals of this network will want to be involved and we hope you are as passionate about this idea as we are and you decide to get involved. Prabhat Gautam, CEO
KAISER CREATIONS www.kaisercreations.com
EMBRACE Family Entertainment www.embracenews.tv Come visit where you can view some very positive videos of skits, music, talk show, music video and much more. You can also upload your own video for others to view. Videos that you can view are: * Girls Point of View (Four young girls share their views) * CARETAKER’S CORNER skits, music videos and more * Funny videos, news, Christian information * Videos to fight a cause such as Cancer, Diabetes, Child Abuse and much more.
12 FEET ACROSS
To book this band for your event, contact Indie Community at 1-866-506-9321 or booking@indiecommunity.com.
Bio We write all of our songs. We formed together around 4 years ago. The youngest was 12 at the time and the oldest was 15. We started out performing some cover tunes, but quickly realized that we had writers in our midst. Troy and Matt write all of the songs we perform now. Each song seems to get better as we grow in His spirit. We love performing. We may never make it big and that’s okay with us. What we really love is performing and sharing God’s love. We really get a great deal of satisfaction when an audience member comes up to us after the show and tells us that one of our songs touched them spirtually. It makes all the difference in the world to us when that happens. We don’t know where the road will lead us, but we know that it is not by our hands that these songs are crafted, but rather by a higher power. http://www.indiecommunity.com/12feetacross.htm
Teen Summer Camp Teaches The Four-Part Apology by: Jim Hartley
At the teen summer camp, SuperCamp, we teach teens the Four-Part Apology, a very effective communication tool with friends, family, fellow students, even teachers. Apologize with These Four Steps and Heal the Damage Take these four steps when you’ve wronged or hurt someone, or when you’ve made a mistake significant enough to impact someone else. Here’s an example of a response to a friend who is upset that you’ve cancelled plans with her on a few occasions. • Acknowledge: Take responsibility for what you’ve done. Use “I statements” to show that you’re the one behind the action: “I acknowledge that I’ve canceled our plans at the last minute more than once and that this is upsetting to you.” • Apologize: “I apologize for hurting you by wasting your time and making you feel unwanted.” • Make it Right: Ask, “How can I make it right?” If the person doesn’t have anything specific in mind, offer something to make up for what she missed when you cancelled. “Why don’t we do out for dinner next Saturday?” • Recommit: Show that you’re following a plan to keep the upset from happening in the future. “From now on, if I make plans with you I won’t cancel them unless a real emergency comes up.” The words “I apologize” are much more powerful than “sorry.” How often have you heard a nonchalant “I’m sorry” or just “Sorry” as if that would fix everything. At one of the schools where our Quantum Learning methods are used, the principal caught a young grade-school child doing something that was against the rules. When the principal spoke to her the girl mumbled a casual “Sorry.” The principal said, “You know, Elizabeth, in this school we use a Four-Part Apology.” The little girl replied, “Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.” I guess she hadn’t quite learned the process, but she did get a laugh from the principal. The power of the Four-Part Apology lies in its ability to demonstrate that you’re taking responsibility for your actions. When the people in your life realize that you’re willing and able to do that, they’ll be more open and trusting with you—and your relationships will be better. Clearing the air with the Four-Part Apology relieves tensions and feels great. It releases positive energy and creates synergy, especially if it’s tension that’s been festering for a long time. In the light of clear, positive communication, even long-standing miscommunications can be resolved. People whose relationships have faltered for years can get back on track when they apologize with this level of responsibility. SuperCamp summer programs fill up fast. Parents, go to http://www.SuperCamp.com now to learn about enrolling your son or daughter while space remains. Age-specific programs are available for students in grades 4-12 and incoming college freshmen. At the website, you also can get a free eBook that gives you an inside look at what works with teens from a world leader in youth achievement, SuperCamp co-founder Bobbi DePorter.
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MUSIC REVIEW SONG LIST 1. INTRO (Featuring Deborah Joy Imani Winans) 2. THE SOUND 3. GET UP 4. SUPERFRIEND (Featuring David Banner) 5. GOD IN ME (Featuring KIERRA “KIKI” SHEARD 6. BOOM 7. IM RUNNING 8. FORGIVEN ME 9. DIRT 10. SEATTLE FIVE 11. I WORSHIP YOU 12. IT WILL ALL BE WORTH IT The first single that was released is “Get Up” an electrifying dance anthem that will have you doing nothing other than praising the Lord. Kierra Sheard shares her angelic vocals on God In Me single. Superfriend is another song that will have you popping your fingers as you are raising the praise, secular rap artist David Banner shares his rapping talents on this cut. The CD is a must get, give or have. You will definitely be blessed. http://www.mary-mary.com/ If you have any music, books or videos that you would like to have reviewed send information to info@embracenews.com and we will give you all the needed information in order to submit for review.
GOSPEL HIP HOP http://www.myspace.com/truthonduty ALL ABOUT DA TRUTH Each of us is writing a book. The question is: how does your life read? In his third album Open Book—which enjoyed a record setting debuted at 2 on the Billboard Gospel Chart the week of its release—GRAMMY nominated Da’ T.R.U.T.H. provokes us to pursue “Open Book” living—Jesus consumed, truth driven, intentional and transparent lives in order to make the sight of Christ attractive (2 Corinthians 3:2; Matthew 5:1415). A graduate of The Institute of Jewish Studies and Philadelphia Biblical University, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., born Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr., has been involved in urban missions since he was 16. As a rapper and urban missionary, he is on a mission to impact the culture with godly values. He has been a featured artist on Kirk Franklin’s HERO Tour along with platinum-selling duo Mary Mary and has performed at festivals including MegaFest and Creation Fest. On the heels of the recent surge in “artist-hosted” radio shows, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. was just tapped to host “Truth With Da’ T.R.U.T.H.”—his own four-hour Sunday-morning Gospel show—on NYC’s 98.7 Kiss FM every third Sunday beginning November 18th. He has been featured in Vibe, The Source, XXL, ESSENCE, Sister2Sister and JET magazines and profiled in Charisma, CCM and New Man magazines. His television appearances include “BET News” (aired during “106 & Park”), BET’s “Lift Every Voice,” TBN’s “Praise The Lord,” INSP’s “Steelroots” and “Mixx Master’s Lounge” and the Word Network’s “Bobby Jones Gospel.” Da’ T.R.U.T.H. was also a featured artist in “Holy Hip-Hop: The Movie,” Christopher Martin’s urban Christian film.
KELLY CLARKSON is back and doing it big... Kelly Clarkson’s new single “My Life Would Suck Without You” made the largest jump in Billboard history as it moved from No. 97 to No. 1 in a single week.
KELLY CLARKSON NEW ALBUM “All I EVER WANTED” COMING MARCH 17, 2009
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Send in any accomplishments that your child has and we will list in our upcoming issue. You can send in name, subject, age, city and state to info@embracenews.com
Recipe: Chicken Taco Pizza -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ingredients: 4 fat free buritto-size flour tortillas 1/2 lb fat free chicken breast chopped 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning mix 1 cup fat free refried beans 1 cup fat free chunky style salsa 2 cups fat free shredded cheddar cheese
How to make this recipe: Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Lightly spray baking sheet with non-fat cooking spray. Place tortillas on baking sheet. Lightly spray medium non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning and mix well. Remove chicken from heat. Top tortillas with 1/4 cup refried beans, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/2 cup of chicken and half cup of cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp. Serve immediately. Notes: I promise your whole family will love this recipe. I urge you to try it. Prep time: 20 minutes Serves about 5 or 6.
LETTERS FROM THE KIDS! is a very special line of stationery, most appropriate for girls and boys, ages 6-11. Made in the USA, each set includes five different letters with fun, ‘fill-in-the-blank’ sentences, bright colorful borders, and coordinated envelopes. What makes this stationery so unique is that the gift giver stamps and addresses the envelopes in advance. The children love to complete the letters - and mail them - on their own! And each returned letter is a “keeper,” making this a gift that really gives back. It’s great fun getting these cheerful envelopes and reading the always unpredictable and often hilarious results! For example, one sentence is: At school, I like _____________ but not _______________. We might expect a child to write something like ...I Like English but not Math, but they very rarely do! One young writer answered this with ...I like a boy named Nick but not his friend Cory!! Because it’s fun for the kids, fun for the adults, and encourages family closeness, it’s an ideal gift for a grandparent or any adult relative to give to a child. Each letter returned is a treasured keepsake, making this a gift that really gives back! give this fun gift and get it back, FIVE times! ·
give this fun gift and get it back, FIVE times!
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kids love to mail their own letters
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know each other better and be closer than ever
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children learn to enjoy letter writing at a young age
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children develop good, written communication skills
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this will be hilarious when they grow up and you share the letters with them again...
I have to get this for my grandchildren. We relocated over 2000 miles from our hometown. They would love to send these to familiy member’s. Twana Lawler Los Angeles, CA
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ILLUSTRATION by EVELYN
ILLUSTRATION by EVELYN Evelyn is an published children author of “Brown Little Babies” If you need anymore information you can email her at evelyng@embracenews.com
WHAT DO THE KIDS THINK?
We asked a few kids about their thoughts on having an African American President and this is what they had to say... I know now that I can do anything that I put my mind to Having an African American President is wonderful. He has inspired me to want to go to college I like being a part of History, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun
THE YOUNG AUTHOR
I’ M NOT WHAT YOU THINK Written by 12 year old Shanquelle Bibb Once on a land far far away there lived a little girl named Liz. She was always accused of being something that she wasn’t and this made her very sad. Her so called friends at school would always call her a cheater, liar and other mean names. One day Liz decided to confront her peers with her concerns. As she approached them they looked on with smirks and giggles. “We were once friend’s what happened to change that?” Liz asked. The group of girls looked on with shock written upon their face. They did not know what to say. “Oh yeah, I know that you guys started accusing me of things that I did not do and calling me names that I’m NOT!” The girls stand quiet as they are being confronted by Liz. The entire school is looking on at the group. “You do this everyday! I am sorry, but I am sick and tired of this!” Liz yell at the girls. “We are so sorry Liz, we did not know how much we were hurting you.” One of the girls replied. “It hurt me very much. It is mean to tease and lie on others. Now, can we start all over and try to be friend’s again?” Liz ask. The girls all look at one another and back at Liz. They smile as they nod their heads in agreement and all of the girls embrace as the school looks on clapping. THE END
Shanquelle Bibb is the oldest grandchild on her maternal and paternal side. She has taken on the gift of writing from her grandmother, Twana Lawler who is an author, poet and screenwriter. Shanquelle is very intelligent and very respectful. She did not know of her other hidden talents of acting until she and her family relocated to Los Angeles, CA. She now acts in short skits written for EMBRACE Family entertainment at www. embracenews.tv Be on the lookout for an upcoming book by Twana Lawler and Shanquelle Bibb
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QUESTION OF THE MOMENT Do you think that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alright to spoil your child/children? Do you think spoiling your child/children will have an effect on them later on in life?
ANSWERS: Yes, it is okay to a point and I feel that yes it will definitely affect them later. Yes spoiling is bad. My brother is spoiled and now twenty and cannot do anything for himself. My mother purchased him a new car and it was repossessed because he did not make the payments and my mother turned around and purchased him a motorcycle that also was repossessed. She purchased him a thrid vehicle and now have to take over the payments in order to save her credit. I have three step children that are spoiled rotten. They cannot function in the real world because of it. The oldest just had a baby and we had to purchase all of the baby things because of it. If you are talking about material things I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it makes a difference. It is not what you give them it is how you raise them. When my daughter gets older she would have to do something special such as chores in order to get something. I am not going to take her to the store and have her whine and cry for something. Spoiled with love sure that fine, but spoiled with stuff and let them have their way all the time? No way! Even if you can afford all of that stuff your child will grow up with a sense of entitlement and never having to earn anything.
ACTIVITY FOR THE KIDS Heart Bouquet for Mom Hearts (paper, fun foam, felt, sequin, ...) Pipe Cleaners Ribbon or Lace Glue
Layer the different colored hearts and sequins until you have an arrangement you like. Glue them together and let dry. Glue pipe cleaners on the back of each piece and let dry. Use the ribbon to tie the pipe cleaner stems together. Put them in a vase, or use the magnet to stick them on a fridge.
Alternatives Use glue to outline the hearts with pipe cleaners. Add the magnet to the back to make a fridge magnet. Use the layered hearts to make your own Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day cards. Use markers to add decorations or messages to the hearts. Fold the lace in half if you want a ruffle edge on your hearts