VeggieTales Review

It’s Not Easy Being Married

2011-12-30T14:46:05Z

After a long day back at work yesterday, I found out that the roof our the house that we are renting had a leak. This leak is in the worst of locations—it’s right over our bed.

Of course, Penny wouldn’t like the ceiling to come down on her, so I tore the bed down, moved all the little veggies into the same room, and took over the older veggies’ room.

That wasn’t fun.

This big old floss farmhouse used to belong to Junior’s dad, but now it’s own by Mr. Nezzar’s cousin, who makes unicycles. In any case, it’s been one thing after another in this house and I’m not sure when the ceiling will be fixed.

In the meantime, I was having difficulty processing everything that’s going on. So I was being awfully quiet.

It was at this time that I remembered something I read in For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women. My wife needs to know I love her, even if I have other things going on.

So I told her so.

Guys, I’d encourage you, even if the sun’s too hot or you’re not getting enough watering, you’re married to a Peach (maybe not literally like I am), but your wife is there by your side and on your team. Don’t let her wonder where your affections lie or believe she is the problem.

Tell her you love her—even if you don’t want to get into it now. I think you’ll find that it help both of you to deal with what’s happening.

It’s Not Easy Being Married

2011-12-29T04:38:44Z

After a long day back at work yesterday, I found out that the roof our the house that we are renting had a leak. This leak is in the worst of locations—it’s right over our bed.

Of course, Penny wouldn’t like the ceiling to come down on her, so I tore the bed down, moved all the little veggies into the same room, and took over the older veggies’ room.

That wasn’t fun.

In the meantime, I was having difficulty processing everything that’s going on. So I was being awfully quiet.

It was at this time that I remembered something I read in For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women. My wife needs to know I love her, even if I have other things going on.

So I told her so.

Tell her you love her—even if you don’t want to get into it now. I think you’ll find that it help both of you to deal with what’s happening.

Big Idea Storewide Sale

2011-11-23T13:30:07Z

That’s right, Big Idea is having a sale on all things Veggie—40% off everything in the store, no coupon needed. Plus, you get free shipping on all orders of $30 or more.

That’s 40% off all books, CDs, Home, Toys and DVDs. So if you like the Veggies, head on over and get yourself some!

Are You Having a Baby?

2011-07-08T10:45:24Z

Being pregnant is an amazing time. Between the physical changes, inability to hold down food, and the cravings, there’s this neat time of wonderment as you gaze at ultrasounds, think of the future, and plan for their college financing.

One of the things that you have to decide early on is whether or not you’re going to find out the pregnant baby gender—are you having a boy or a girl.

Now, some people don’t like to know, and when my parents were having me, I’m not sure they could find out with the degree of accuracy that they can today. Basically, that ultrasound is full-proof.

What’s neat is that there also other methods available to you—in case you can’t wait to find out whether you should be painting that new nursery blue or pink.

Meet the gender predictor, or gender test. It operates much like one of those tests that told that you that, yes, you were indeed pregnant. Only this one will tell you whether you should start expecting a boy or girl.

So, I guess it’s all about how much patience you have and whether you like surprises. Do you want to find out what you’re having before you hear the doctor tell you? Would you rather wait for an ultrasound? Or how about taking a test?

In any case, be glad for the bundle of joy—even though it’ll keep you up at night for the next 18 years.

Looking To Lose Some Weight?

2011-03-26T18:03:01Z

Even us plums have battles with weight. I mean, you don’t want to be too plump and juicy or you end up getting picked! That just doesn’t end well.

Have you looked into an HCG Diet before? This is a fat release system that is orally administered and totally homeopathic. HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin—which is definitely a mouthful (no pun intended!).

The HCG Diet system works by using the HCG hormone to regulate the body’s natural system of handling nutrients and fat—it actually tells your body to digest the fat that you’ve been storing.

Take a look and see if it’s right for you!

Silly Little Thing Called Love Trailer

2010-04-26T18:00:00Z

Here’s one I haven’t had a chance to see yet—kinda—but it’s in my Netflix cue. Repackaged together are some classic VeggieTales episodes on love.

I think they really like to put Flibber-o-loo onto every DVD they can…

Pistachio

2010-04-19T18:00:00Z

Have you seen the latest VeggieTales video, Pistachio – The Little Boy That Woodn’t?

We were actually able to see this on Netflix, and it was terrific. Our kids have watched it many times. Here’s the trailer:

Hope’s Song

2010-04-12T15:00:00Z

This is one of my all time favorite VeggieTales songs, and it’s appropriate this time of year.

What started at Christmas, culminated at Resurrection Sunday–

Pa Grape Needs Some New Glasses

2010-03-25T03:16:12Z

As you know, Pa Grape doesn’t have any eyes—at least, not that we can see. That means that it’s very important that he has good eyewear.

The problem is, being a VeggieTales superstar doesn’t exactly bring with it a big paycheck. I mean, it used to be that new DVDs were $14.99, and now they’re only $9.99!

So, where does Pa go to get his eyeglasses inexpensively? Zenni Optical!

I have to admit, I was skeptical at first. When Pa told me he had ordered a pair of glasses for $8.00 I told him that they couldn’t work. I spent the time it took to get them from China mocking him, and asked him where he’d ever heard of such a thing.

He pointed me to this web review from the Examiner. Sure enough, these things were the real deal, and they saved Pa a bunch of money.

What’s more, Pa was telling that the added features that you usually get—things link UV protection etc.—are really cheap there as well.

Like I said, I was skeptical, but the day came when they arrived in the mail and Pa shouted “Hallelujah, I can see again!”

If you’re not looking to get your glasses right away, and you want a cheap pair of glasses that do a good job, check out Zenni Optical, and tell them that Pa Grape sent you!

Tim Hodge’s Son Matthew in Accident

2009-08-25T17:14:41Z

From Phil Vischer:

This is a very brief post with a heavy heart. Longtime VeggieTales writer/director Tim Hodge and his family need our prayers right now – they’re 18 year-old son Matthew was in a car accident last night and is currently fighting for his life in a Nashville hospital. Pray for the doctors currently working on Matthew, as well as his parents Tim and Sandy and his younger sister Abby, that they would feel God’s presence in this very dark hour. Tim has been a key part of the Big Idea family for quite some time, so many Big Idea folks are with them right now. I’ll keep you informed as we learn more.

An update:

Well, the good news is that Tim Hodge’s son Matthew is still with us this morning (Monday morning). He made it through the night and is headed in for surgery to relieve additional pressure in his head. I don’t believe he has been conscious since the car accident Saturday evening, so there is still the question of brain function and long-term damage. But he is still here.

Tim and Sandy Hodge send their thanks for your prayers!