Friday, November 11, 2011

Nephi and the Brass Plates DVD–Review and Giveaway

nephi brass platesFamilies have many different rules for watching television or movies.  One of our family’s rules for Sunday is that we will only watch uplifting, gospel-related shows on that day.  We’ve got a small variety but are always open to having more in our collection of DVDs.  My children were excited when Deseret Book sent us the 25th Anniversary Edition of Nephi and the Brass Plates by Living Scriptures.  Not only would they have a new show to watch, it was about one of their favorite scripture heroes, Nephi. 
Little did we know that this DVD is part of their Complete Learning System and included some fun extras on the disc:
  • Adventure Quiz with 3 skill levels – Working as a team my children navigated the quiz, which integrated movie clips from the show they had just watched.
  • Optional Scripture reference subtitles – This gave us an easy way to explore the story more in depth, as well as to see if we agreed with the presentation by Living Scriptures.
  • Sing-Along activity – sometimes the best way to learn something is with music, which the Living Scriptures makes full use of.
  • FHE Lessons and extra content online – The DVD-Rom also gives you access to a whole website of extension activities and coloring books to print and use in your family.
While Deseret Book currently offers this DVD in combination with another here, I’ve got a better offer for you!  One reader will win Nephi and the Brass Plates for free! 

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED!  Congratulations to Shirley!

My friends at Deseret Book are hosting a giveaway here on Our Busy Homeschool and here are the ways you can enter:
  1. Leave a comment telling me one of your favorite scripture stories.  Please include your email address in this first comment as contact information in case you win.
  2. Visit Deseret Book online and tell me one other item you would love to have.
  3. Tell me one of your family’s favorite uplifting shows to watch.
  4. Follow Our Busy Homeschool and tell me you do.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on Wednesday November 16, 2011 at 6:00am.  Winner will be selected using Random.org and notified by email.
{Disclaimer: I received one free DVD to review and one to give away.  All opinions presented herein are my own.}

29 comments:

Happy Wife and Mom! said...

I love the Living Scriptures DVD's!!! I also would LOVE to have the new DVD called "17 Miracles" from Deseret Book!
Jenn

Happy Wife and Mom! said...

I love the Living Scriptures DVD's!!! I also would LOVE to have the new DVD called "17 Miracles" from Deseret Book!
Jenn

Shirley said...

My favorite is when Christ visits the Nephites
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Shirley said...

I would love to get some file folder game and/or fhe books

Shirley said...

My kids love the Restoration video produced by the church

Shirley said...

i follow you

Erin said...

I totally want this dvd! Gwen is really enjoying the Book of Mormon. My current favorite story in the scriptures is when Moses receives the instructions on how to construct the tabernacle. So many symbols that still apply to today's temples. Love it! Jeaga03@aol.com

Marilyn said...

I follow you
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Marilyn said...

One of my favorite scripture stories in Abinadi, because it shows that you might not see how great an effect you can have on others with your testimony

Nicole said...

I love Enos praying to the Lord.

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Marilyn said...

After we've previewed to check for Gospel accuracy, we usually let our kids watch veggie tales on Sunday.

Nicole said...

I think Book of Mormon Who would be fun.

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Nicole said...

WE recently received 17 Miracles from my mother-in-law and that is a wonderfully uplifting show despite the struggles they had. I get chocked up just typing about it.

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Nicole said...

I follow on Google reader.

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Danette said...

I don't really have a favorite story, but i do love Nephi's story.

Danette said...

I love right now, Lark rise to candleford.

Danette said...

I follow you!

Danette said...

I would love P Monson new book

Alyson said...

One of my favorite scripture stories is Nephi obtaining the brass plates. I love that for a whole verse before the Spirit tells him to kill Laban, he is describing the sword. I love how that gives a little insight into Nephi's likes. He obviously took the time to etch that verse into metal plates so he must have liked swords. It shows me that the Lord will use our interests/talents, whatever they may be, to do his work.

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Alyson said...

I don't know that I could pick only one thing that I would want from Deseret Book. I love the things they sell. I would love the Willow Tree Nativity or President Monson's new book...or any book from the prophets and apostles.

Alyson said...

My 2 1/2 year old loves to watch the Mormon Messages videos online. She'll watch the I am a Child of God video over and over.

melissa's life said...

I would love to win this DVD. We love living scriptures. My favorite story is when Christ Visits america for the 1st time. Of course there are many others. :)

melissa's life said...

Another item at deseret book the I'd love to get is teh Illustrated Book Of Mormon Stories book.

melissa's life said...

We love to watch the Duggars show on TLC. Even though they aren't the same faith as we are we are uplifted and encouraged by them as they try to live their lives in a Christ-like way.

melissa's life said...

I follow.

Amy Beth said...

As a family, I would have to say our favorite scripture story is Daniel & the Lions Den or David & Goliath. Yep, I have all boys.

Amy Beth said...

I really want the Famous American Documents for the LDS family. That would be awesome.

Amy Beth said...

Hmm, favorite uplifting show. Probably "Liken the Scriptures: Nephi & the Brass Plates"

Amy Beth said...

I follow you via e-mails.

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