While checking out the websites of musicians we play on Life 100.3, every so often we come across an item that makes us go, "Hmm, that might just make the list- for early an Xmas present or birthday shopping". Besides, many of us have our very own secret treasure closet or drawer of random presents we could use when the time is appropriate anyways! Whether its an item we just haaad to buy for the niece (even if her birthday is not till next year!) ... or we found stuff on massive discount we felt the need to stock up on.... or found random fantastic gift ideas at the dollar store that honestly looked worth more than a buck... or a recycled present from another person that well, we didnt really need... and dont tell us you've never recycled a present before!
That said, here's a list of Top 10 Christian Artist Gift Ideas we thought were unique and fun, and under 20 bucks, courtesy of the Breakfast Club...
1. The Owl City Stuffed Owl - $15
http://www.districtlines.com/19726-Owl-City-Stuffed-Owl-Misc/Owl-City
2. Need to Breath Wall Clock - $15
http://store.needtobreathe.net/new-arrivals/reckoning-wall-clock.html?intcmp=d2c/needtobreathe/merch/wallclock-image
3. Francesca Batistelli "This is the Stuff" Notepad (so you dont forget!) - $6
http://www.francescamusic.com/product/stuff-notepad
4. Casting Crowns Belt Buckle - $5
http://castingcrowns.com/store/crowns-belt-buckle
5. Matt Kearney T-shirt with a Tie (yes, that is a tie imprinted on a tshirt) - $17
http://www.shopbenchmark.com/matkearney/new-products/mat-kearney-tie-shirt.html
6. Toby Mac Drumsticks - $18
http://tobymac.zambooie.com/pages/productdetail/Drum_Sticks_43/
7. Newsboys Slap-Bracelet - $5
http://www.newsboysstore.com/store/accessories/product/snap-bracelet/
8. Chris Tomlin DogTag - $8
http://christomlinstore.com/apparel/and-if-our-god-is-for-us-dog-tags.html
9. Jonny Diaz Guitar Pick Jewelry (we found out there is more than one use for your pick!) - $5
http://jonnydiaz.storenvy.com/products/26788-guitar-pick-necklace
10. Steven Curtis Chapman Cinderella's Crown Necklace - $10
http://stevencurtischapman.com/store/cinderella-crown-necklace-768
Dont forget to check out the Life 100.3 Store Page too, ok! ... http://www.lifeonline.fm/store.html
Happy Shopping! :)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
ARRRRRRGOS!
October 21st was SU Sportz "Real Deal Family Night" with the Toronto Argos! LIFE 100.3 listeners were on hand, along with tons of church groups and Christian schools from all across Ontario. I was blessed to be able to take my own family: here I am with my kids BJ (6) and Esther (3), and Jason the Argonaut. I'm not sure how old he is, but the Argonauts franchise has been around for 138 years...so he may be older than the three of us combined!
Despite a near-epic 4th quarter comeback attempt, the Argos came up short in the end, losing 31-24 to the Eskimoes. But the best part of the night was the post-game event, where we heard testimonies from several Toronto Argonaut players and had the opportunity to meet them for pictures and autographs. Not only that, but I was able to say hello to my favourite CFL player of all time - Argo legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons!
It was a memorable event - thanks to all LIFE listeners who came out to cheer on the Argos and enjoy a great night!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Occupy Toronto/Baystreet 2011 Pictures
The protests here have been fairly peaceful so far, lets hope and pray they stay that way. These "Occupy" protests are a grassroots movement ongoing in 80 countries around the world (including cities in Canada like Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto) that feature demonstrations against corporate greed and global financial inequality.
Friday, October 7, 2011
AMAZING Toby Mac & Jamie Grace Concert Oct 7-8 2011
Toby Mac is such a genuine, youthful, energetic Christ-passionate stage performer and talented musician. It was an AMAZING concert at the Church on the Queensway Friday Oct 7 2011!
There's another show tomorrow Oct 8 you dont wana miss! (If you went on Friday, you can bring your stub in-- and take a friend for 10 bux for tomorrow/Saturday's show)
The line-ups at Church on the Queensway went all around the building for this 3000+ sold-out gig.
I met a few Christian music listeners who lined up to meet Toby Mac before the concert. One couple even phoned their brother, who was a muscian, and asked Toby Mac to encourage him on the phone, during their visit. He did so, with a friendly tone.
Toby was even able to do a radio cut-in with myself, Maria, and Evan Duran of "The Slam" on Life 100.3 where when Evan said on the phone to me: "Give Toby a Hi-5 for me" at that EXACT moment, Toby Mac gave a high-five, without having even heard Evan's voice on the other side of the phone asking me to do so... pretty awesome moment!
Oh, and I also met for the first time the Life Breakfast Club's past famous Co-Host Woody! I've heard so many great things about him.
As the concert started, Jamie Grace did a lively performance which included asking people to dance-- saying it was ok if you're parents embarrassed you or vice versa!
One thing I loved about Jamie Grace's performance was when she shared about the time she cancelled her Blackberry internet data package at 19 years old as a student... and decided to use that money to sponsor a child in an under-developed country with the Compassion organization instead. Wow, what an example to all of us!
Toby Mac then took the stage as energetic as ever! From Stop-and-Go motion dancing to crowd surfing, he definitely presented a youthful spirit, and even promised the people of Toronto a GREAT show!
But he also said that going to the concert, was not about "seeing a Toby Mac/Jamie Grace gig", it was about worshipping God!
He sang a version of Bluetree's "God of this City" and talked about how with 3 of his early songs in the group DC Talk, he found inspiration for them, while walking the streets of Toronto (and wrote them here too!)
He also mentioned, that no matter how far you feel from God, all you need to do is just simply turn around, and He is Right There.
All in all, a very meaningful yet entertaining performance, that was very much full of God's love, energy, and inspiration! :)
There's another show tomorrow Oct 8 you dont wana miss! (If you went on Friday, you can bring your stub in-- and take a friend for 10 bux for tomorrow/Saturday's show)
The line-ups at Church on the Queensway went all around the building for this 3000+ sold-out gig.
I met a few Christian music listeners who lined up to meet Toby Mac before the concert. One couple even phoned their brother, who was a muscian, and asked Toby Mac to encourage him on the phone, during their visit. He did so, with a friendly tone.
Toby was even able to do a radio cut-in with myself, Maria, and Evan Duran of "The Slam" on Life 100.3 where when Evan said on the phone to me: "Give Toby a Hi-5 for me" at that EXACT moment, Toby Mac gave a high-five, without having even heard Evan's voice on the other side of the phone asking me to do so... pretty awesome moment!
Oh, and I also met for the first time the Life Breakfast Club's past famous Co-Host Woody! I've heard so many great things about him.
As the concert started, Jamie Grace did a lively performance which included asking people to dance-- saying it was ok if you're parents embarrassed you or vice versa!
One thing I loved about Jamie Grace's performance was when she shared about the time she cancelled her Blackberry internet data package at 19 years old as a student... and decided to use that money to sponsor a child in an under-developed country with the Compassion organization instead. Wow, what an example to all of us!
Toby Mac then took the stage as energetic as ever! From Stop-and-Go motion dancing to crowd surfing, he definitely presented a youthful spirit, and even promised the people of Toronto a GREAT show!
But he also said that going to the concert, was not about "seeing a Toby Mac/Jamie Grace gig", it was about worshipping God!
He sang a version of Bluetree's "God of this City" and talked about how with 3 of his early songs in the group DC Talk, he found inspiration for them, while walking the streets of Toronto (and wrote them here too!)
He also mentioned, that no matter how far you feel from God, all you need to do is just simply turn around, and He is Right There.
All in all, a very meaningful yet entertaining performance, that was very much full of God's love, energy, and inspiration! :)
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