The 30 day giving challenge

Do you have a heart for giving? Do you want your giving to make a bigger impact this holiday season? Would you like to be part of a larger giving effort to make a BIG difference?

If so, then you have come to the right place.

If you have a heart for giving, we invite you to join us from November 1 – 30, 2011 as we take giving to new heights, combining the efforts of thousands of people. We’ll be working together to bless our friends, family, neighbors, and complete strangers by making a conscious effort to give each day of November. And we’ll do it all for God’s glory!

Want to join us?

Our team of bloggers will be providing you with giving ideas, inspiration, and other tools to help you give like you’ve never given before throughout the month of November. Stay up-to-date by following the 30 Day Giving Challenge on Facebook and Twitter.

Are you a blogger?

Find out how you can participate and encourage your readers to give by reading our Info for Bloggers page.

Ancient Paths Financial Foundations Seminar

On November 18 & 19 we will be offering the Ancient Paths Financial Foundations Seminar in cooperation with Victory Christian Fellowship in Fresno, California. The seminar runs from 6:30 to 10 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday. Attendance at all sessions is required, because each session's topic builds on the previous ones. This seminar is very appropriate for older teenagers, but child care for younger children is not provided.

Who should attend this seminar?

• Anyone who is struggling to get by financially and is desirous of getting out of debt.
• Anyone who has trouble saving money.
• Anyone who wants to learn God's wisdom on finances.
• Anyone who desires to be a pipeline through whom God can pour resources into His kingdom.

Topics to be covered include:

• Is money bad? God's system vs. the world's system of finances.
• How to get out of debt...and stay out!
• Five scriptural uses of money.
• How to release God's blessing in finances.
• How to build a strong “financial house”.
• Personal ministry in the area of financial freedom.

Early registration discounts apply until November 8, 2011. A registration form is attached to this email. Only one form is needed per individual or married couple. Use the second one to invite a friend. They will be glad you did.

For more information about the seminar, feel free to call or email us.

John Palms 559-240-0448

Margaret Palms 559-240-0428

Walmarts christmas price guarantee

Walmart is guaranteeing a price match beginning November 1st to December 25th. If you find the product for less Walmart will give you a gift card to match the price difference. Read about it here. 

Store regrets Extreme Couponing Show

Lowes announces regretting participating in Extreme Couponing show and admits some of the stuff was stages. Finally someone is telling the truth! Read about it here.

Top Christmas toys of 2011

Toys R Us announced the years top 15 toys of the year. Click Here.

Walmart announce their top 20 toys of the year.

Exclusive to Walmart:

• Mattel Monster High 3-Pack
• Lego Mace Windu Fighter

Preschool Play

• Hasbro Race Along Chuck
• Fisher Price Dance 'n Play Puppy
• Hasbro Elmo Rocks
• Fisher Price Dora's Fiesta Kitchen
• LeapFrog Leap Pad Explorer

Games and More for Girls

• MGA Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
• Mattel Fijit
• Hasbro Easy Bake Oven
• Hasbro Cookie Pie FurReal
• Mattel Barbie Camper

Playtime for Boys

• Hasbro Beyblades Triple Battle
• Hasbro Star Wars FX Lightsaber
• Hasbro Nerf Nitron
• Fisher Price Imaginext Bat Cave
• Spinmaster RC Real McQueen
• Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Optimus

Family Fun

• Wowee Paper Jams Pro Mic
• Hasbro Yahtzee Flash Games

Amazon to do Black Friday sale early on November 21st

Amazon announced it intends to do their Black Friday sale early on November 21st. Last year they focused heavily on electronics and video games.

Black Friday isn't until November (sometime around Thanksgiving, we hear), so if you're already here that must mean that you are already excited about getting amazing deals at Amazon this holiday season. And we're excited too, because we've got some great things in store, including new deals, all day, every day. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all our holiday deals are right around the corner. Still seem too far away? Need something to do besides watch the clock? Here are a few ideas to keep yourself busy:

• Bookmark this page. It will be your No. 1 source for all of Amazon’s best deals throughout the holidays.
• Like us on Facebook to receive updates about Black Friday deals, new releases, and exclusive Amazon content.
• Follow @amazondeals on Twitter. We'll tweet about Black Friday deals as well as the Deal of the Day and Gold Box Lightning Deals.