Weekend Resource: Giving Hands, Thriving Families and More

     It's the weekend, and if you live in Los Angeles you may want to be near or at the beach or indoors, however, you like to stay cool! :)

Here are this weekend's resources:

• Planned giving! Set your alarms to sign-up for this year's Christmas Wrap hosted by Children's Hunger Fund.  This could be a wonderful way to start your holiday season and teaching your kids the joy of giving! 

Toy Wrap – West

Sign-ups open October 1, 2015
Thursday 11/19; 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday 11/21; 9:00 AM – NOON
Thursday 12/3; 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday 12/5; 9:00 AM – NOON and 3:00 – 6:00 PM

CHF West Warehouse

13931 Balboa Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342

- See more at: http://childrenshungerfund.org/events/

• Get Thriving Family sent once a month (a total of 12 issues). Give any donation amount and you'll have a fantastic resource with relevant topics for your family's life. 

In the publication, you'll find:

age-specific parenting advice

inspiring profiles

marriage tips

faith-based family activities

insights on cultural and media trends

support for blended families, adoptive families, and much more!

-See more at:

http://www.thrivingfamily.com/

• Share it to win it!Next week I will be giving away two copies of The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden By Kevin DeYoung.

Just share Talking Over Toys using Facebook and subscribe. Comment here that those 2 were done, and you should receive a message if you're the lucky winner! Winner will also be announced!
And if you're not so lucky
you may also pre-order a copy from Amazon :)

"The burning bush. David and Goliath. Joseph and the coat of many colors. The Bible is full of classic stories that fill children with awe and wonder. But kids need to know how all those beloved stories connect to Scripture's overarching message about God's love for the world. In The Biggest Story, best-selling author and father of six, Kevin DeYoung, leads readers on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to the return of Christ. Short and extremely readable, this imaginative retelling of the biblical narrative can be read in one sitting and features action-packed illustrations that will bring the message of the Bible to life for the whole family."- Good Reads

This week's prayer for your kids:

Ask God to help your children to be clear minded and self-controlled so that they can pray 

(1 Peter 4:7).

xo

M.Y.