O man. I’ve been psyched about this for so long and how I managed to keep my mouth shut (or my fingers from typing), I’ll never know. I’ve been planning this since November. NOVEMBER, people. And then there was the move that I thought would be like moving before I had kids and then I had to, ya know, actually make it so I could review it. Whatever.
And. AND my blog design company told me last night that they would squeeze my redesign in. AHHHHH! I’ve had the new look sitting in my inbox since October. OCTOBER. Again, more patience. More deep breaths. More personal growth. So if you are just reading this in your email, do me a favor and come check out the new digs, ok? They are AMAZING!
We’re here now and I’m so excited to share with you:
This little gem is awesome-sauce. It comes with Bible-sized cards which are colored coded. COLOR-CODED!!
And I’ll be honest, when I saw these on her website, I was intimidated. I thought this would take me a week or more to put together. But I was pleasantly surprised! After the main title card (in the picture above), there is a card just for the top tabs, just for the side tabs, and just for the bottom tabs. On one side, the card lists the verses under the color-coded title and there are approximately nine per topic. Then on the other side of the card, there are questions and talking points for each topic.
I have read several reviews on this product before I got it myself. So instead of using highlighters, I used some twistable crayons. Looking at the page, it may not be obvious what’s highlighted, but it also didn’t bleed through the page. I also couldn’t find all of those colors of tabs at the store so I double so up (pink for red and blue twice).
My daughter is already excited about this. When I started it, she grabbed her coloring stuff and sat down with me and asked me what I was doing. I told her I was making something for her. She said “Momma makin’ bible study for me?” Why yes, dear, yes I am.
My biggest complaint so far is that now my daughter thinks she can color in her bible. I told her she cannot and then wrote her name next to (what I’m sure!) will be just the first of many stray marks in this edition.
I used an NIV/Message parallel. I only highlighted the numbered verse on the NIV side, but I like the idea of having the message available when we look it up and talk about it. Also it gives us lots of margin space – and space if I want to add the Virtues Training Bible.
I really love this product. It’s colorful. It’s user-friendly. You can make it for your own kids, you can make it and give it as a gift, you can give the kit as a gift, you can do this with your moms’ group. So many possibilities. Mindy did a fantastic job putting this together. She is using this with her own kids! And her about story is so cool!
Probably the most deterring part is that you can’t buy this as one kit. You can order the sheets and the tabs from the CTB website but you provide your own bible. Not a big thing, but I thought I’d mention it.
Have I got you excited about this? Because Mindy has graciously agreed to give one away to one of my readers!
So here’s what you have to do to enter:
1. Subscribe to this blog. (It’s in the side bar.) I post 2 or 3 times a week. I won’t flood your inbox or give away your info.
2. Like “The Respect Dare” on facebook.
3. Like “Child Training Bible” on facebook.
4. Leave a comment here when you’re done! You can add how much you love my new blog design, if you want.
It’s that easy. The contest will close Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 11:59 EST and the winner will be announced Monday, February 17 (via email and on the blog).
So excited you are here! So excited for my new look. So excited for my giveaway! AHH there’s so much excitement! I can hardly contain it!
I did it all! love the design and would love to get this. I need all the help I can get 🙂
This looks fantastic! You got me very excited about this! I am all about highlighting/writing in my Bible, and I think the Child Training system is a fantastic idea! I am new to your blog, so I don’t know what it looked like before, but it is lovely now! I am looking forward to looking around and getting to know your blog better. Thanks for this opportunity and have a blessed day!
Great job!
Oh wow. I would love love love this for my son!
Did it!!
Cool Beans!!!! Way to go Hot Mama!!!!!!
I have heard of the child training bible from a friend and I’m so excited to get it!!!
I can see how much easier it will be for me in guiding my son to rely on God’s word in every circumstance.
Done! This is such a great idea and I love that I can do it with both my boys!
Check, check, and check! I’m very exited about this giveaway! And your website looks beautiful 🙂
Done, done & done! Love the blog, love your fb posts. Inspirational & thought provoking.
I already follow your awesome blog and have liked the Respect Dare on FB! Just liked the Child Training Bible on FB now 🙂
I was unaware of these pages!! Excited to see more!
I am about to have my first child and would absolutely love this!! I don’t have facebook though, so I cannot like those pages : /
I love your new blog design and I thank you so much for being transparent in your walk & for being willing to share & guide complete strangers through this sanctifying journey. You are so appreciated : )
I’ve been a part of your life and the respect dare for a while. I will like the other page and hope it counts for my entry. I need something like this for my little army.
Thanks Leah for sharing some great helps for our families’ walk 🙂 I love the new graphics and look!
I am new to you blog. Love it! The training bible would be a great help with my daughter.
I would love to have this Child Training Bible for our three littles. Thank you for the giveaway! I am new to your blog and appreciate your heart for respecting our husbands.
I like the design!! Am a little nervous and excited about the Child Training Bible. As you use it please let me know how you and your kids like it and how you use it. Never heard of the virtues training Bible. If you use that I would love to hear what you think and if you would suggest useing the same Bible or a different one.
I like the design and am enjoying your blog. Thank you for the opportunity to win the CTB. It will definitely benefit the family who is blessed to win it.
I did all of the steps 🙂 I am new to your blog and I love it!!
I like your new design. I would love to get these for my grandchildren.
I just recently signed up for your blog – right before this giveaway was announced, so great timing! This looks like it would be an awesome tool to incorporate with our daughter! My first child that I will be homeschooling, so would be a great tool! Thanks so much for sharing!
Check, check, and check! I’m exited too!!! And your website looks great. Beautiful color and overall look and feel. Thank you so much for all you do. I love your blog! May God continue to bless you as you bless others.
Really like the new design Leah!
Done! I have been wanting this since we talked about it a year ago! How fun to do a giveaway! Love your new design and I see that you finally updated your profile info 🙂
Looks great! I’ve done all! I am new to your blog and the design is great!
I am leading two Respect Dare groups at my church. I had to start the second one because the first has outgrown the room!
Love your blog!
This is awesome tool, just want I need. Thanks for sharing.