Writing Challenges

Good morning, friends!

I've got something a bit fun for you today. Who likes writing? *raises hand*
I've got lots of friends who are writing / have written books. Now I've never actually written book (nor do I plan to in the near future!) but I still enjoy writing. And I thought it would be fun to have a bit of a challenge in the comments. I have five writing challenges. They are all easy, shouldn't be too hard, but they should make you think. The challenges are to write different kinds of stories using a certain number of words. I've got examples below each one (written by myself and Danella) for you to see.

If you are keen to participate, write your stories or responses to the challenges in the comment section. Don't feel like you have to write all five challenges! However many you feel inspired to write. Won't it be fun to read everyone else's [very] short stories? I'm so looking forward to this!

There are no prizes for extra special ones but everyone wins. Thank you for participating! :)

Write a sad story using only three words.

Example:

Painful memories linger.

Cat was squished.

Write a happy story using only four words.

Examples:

I got an A+!

Chocolate is for everyone.

Jesus paid it all

A really really boring cliche using only five words.

Example:

'Twas a dark, stormy night...

Write a funny story using only six words.

Examples:

Wooden leg. Bungy jumping. Bad idea.

"Honey, where has the baby gone?"

Describe yourself using only seven words:

Example:

Massive chocoholic and daughter of the King!

Are you ready?
Set, GO!!! Write your stories!!

It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming!

Before we get down to the purpose of this post, I have a couple important pieces of news to share with you.

First of all, a massive congratulations to Katie H, who is the winner of my flexi clip giveaway! Congratulations! :) Thank you so much to everyone who entered.

Secondly, guess what - I have some exciting news. I've finally gotten round to making a Facebook page for my blog!! Yay! If you have a Facebook account you can 'like' the page and receive blog post updates and other things I put on the Facebook page directly in your news feed. :)
Head here to check it out.

Thirdly and lastly, a massive happy birthday to my sister Abigail who turned 19 yesterday!! I didn't post this yesterday because I wanted this to be an Easter post, hence why the birthday wishes are late. Besides, I post every third day. Remember that. I'm not quite sure why you should remember it but you definitely should.

And now (finally!) we can actually get to the purpose of this post.

Easter.

Do you like card games? I love them! Danella and Sophie and I especially love playing card games together. One of our favourites is a game called Scum. It's not usually played with the particular rule I'm about to describe but a friend taught it to us and now we always use it.

 The rule is basically if you have an Ace, a King, a 4 and a 7 of any suit and you play those four cards all together, that will take everything including the Joker. Joker normally wins over everything in this game apart from when we play our rule. It’s called AK47 (like the gun I think). It’s great because not only is it the highest, you get rid of four cards at the same time!

I was listening to the sermon in Church on Sunday and the pastor got us to think of what Satan and God were going through when Jesus was on earth.

Humans were sinful and Satan was thinking he was winning. He was probably rubbing his hands together... until God sent Jesus. Then Satan tried to trip Jesus up. Jesus couldn't restore humanity to to the Father if he was sinful! Satan failed in this. Then he decided to kill Jesus. He knew that he was the lord of death.

Satan played his Joker by sending Jesus to the cross.

But God had a plan.

If you play by our card game rules, you know that even after someone plays the Joker card, an AK47 can still beat it.

 Satan played his Joker but God still had an AK47 in his hand (the resurrection - Jesus conquering death) – and he played it, surprising everyone and making it impossible for Satan to win the game.

God wins.

Satan played his Joker... but in God's hand was an AK47.

Here's a really cool video that you might have seen before. Whether or not you've seen it before do watch it because it really brings home the magnitude of what Jesus went through and weaves in the hope of Sunday's resurrection!!





Are you getting up to anything interesting over Easter? My family and I are heading up to Nelson (five hours drive) for a friend's wedding. It should be lots of fun. :)

Whatever you're doing, don't forget the story of Easter, will you. Jesus.... the Son of God, came to earth as a tiny baby and lived a perfect life only to get killed by his enemies.

But he did it for  you.
Because of his love.

It's Friday, but Sunday's coming!

Review (AND GIVEAWAY!): Lilla Rose Flexi Clip

Good morning, friends!

I'm so excited today to be sharing this post with you!
I was sent a flexi clip to review by the lovely Paula Ramm from Lilla Rose, who has also very kindly offered to sponsor a giveaway right here on Bonnie's Blessings. Read on for my review of the flexi clip and to see how you can win a free flexi clip of your choice, valued up to $17!

REVIEW
Paula was extremely sweet and sent me the stunningly beautiful Montana clip in the small size. It's seriously gorgeous. I love the colours... three different shades of blue beads with a pretty silver flower set delicately in the middle.

The colours are beautiful and there really are a whole variety of clothes you can wear with it.

The size was perfect, too. I already own a medium clip and an extra small, neither of which are my preferred size. Medium is great for updo's in my hair and extra small for half-ups, but the small gives me grip for a ponytail! :)

So I'm super happy with the size. Sometimes you just want your hair in a ponytail with something a bit prettier than a hairtie. And that's what this flexi clip gives me.

I find it really easy to use. Sure, I do have experience using the flexi clip given my two other clips, but they really are super easy. They take a tiny bit of figuring out to begin with I found, but there are a bunch of Youtube videos and videos on the Lilla Rose website that can help you with that and give you lots of ideas for ways to use them.

The Lilla Rose company is fantastic to work with. My consultant has always been Paula Ramm and I've found her to be a lovely consultant, prompt with contact and very, very helpful.

Here's a photo of Danella wearing the flexi clip. Her hair is thicker than mine so the small flexi fits her half-up well.

And here's Lydia wearing the same small flexi. As you can see, I managed to do an updo with the flexi on Lydia because her hair is quite thin and it's not as long as mine or Danella's.

And now for the fun part... here's how the giveaway's going to work!

The extremely lovely and sweet Paula Ramm who is an Independent Consultant with Lilla Rose is sponsoring this giveaway, where you can win a flexi clip of your choice, valued up to $17. Are you excited? I am! And guess what? The giveaway is open to everyone, both US readers and international readers!!! Yay!

If you decide you want to order a flexi clip, I'd strongly recommend you watch the sizing and styling videos before ordering, as it is very important to have the correct size in order to be completely happy with one's flexi.

If by chance you do order the wrong size, Lilla Rose will gladly exchange that flexi within 90 days. There is also a one-year guarantee on defective items.

Paula is also very kindly offering my readers a free shipping rebate special! 

Special offer for Bonnie’s Blessings’ readers only! Free Shipping!!! Receive a standard shipping rebate on your order of any size!
Place an order of any size through Paula’s website (be sure the checkout page says you are a guest of Paula Ramm or Coastal Conservatory), then email her to receive a rebate of your standard shipping cost, payable through Paypal! Say Bonnie sent you! Offer expires March 31, 2016. Valid for both new and Paula’s returning customers in the U.S. and international, but if you already have another Lilla Rose consultant, please stay with her; I’m sure she will appreciate it! :)

And now, for the part you've all been waiting for... the giveaway!!!
It's going to run for a week. Happy entering! :)

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