Easter!

Happy Easter to all of you!

Easter trivia questions!

This week trivia questions from Michelle's blogs "Michelle Duggar's Snapshot of China" and "How the Duggars celebrate Easter". The first Five are from the China blog and the rest are from Easter blog.
1. what was the response from the crowds did the family receive?
2. Who was in the double stroller at the time?
3. Why were the people touching the kids that had blonde hair?
4.  How many days did it take the family to see the wall of China?
5. What did the family try to do with the people who sell souvenirs?
6. What do the family normally do besides hunting eggs and having candy?
7.  what do the family do before Easter?
8. Who helps the younger kids decorate the cookies?
9. what do the duggars do in their kids's bags?
10. What do the family do on Easter Sunday?

Trivia answers from Michelle's blog "Duggars snapshot of Japan"

This week trivia questions will feature Michelle's recent blog "Michelle Duggar's snapshot of Japan"
1. what was the family amazed by? Architecture
2. what was the boys favorite experience? samurai training
3. what was the girls favorite experience? dressing up wit the traditional japanese clothing!
Tomorrow we will have ten trivia questions for two blogs that Michelle had wrote.

How the Duggars Celebrate Easter

FAMILY MATTERS on 03.29.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

Image: DCL

Question from a "19 Kids and Counting" fan: Do the Duggars have special family traditions for Easter?

Instead of doing the typical egg hunt and candy, we’ve made our own way of celebrating Easter. We call it Resurrection Sunday because we really want the children to know why we’re celebrating Easter. We like to explain to the children that this is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Jim Bob and I really wanted the kids to understand the true meaning of Easter, that it isn’t about all the candy and eggs.

The day before Easter, we get ready by doing crafts and baking cookies. One of our favorite projects involves writing the gospel message from scripture on paper that the kids can decorate. We laminate them with contact paper so they last for years. Every year, we pull out the old ones and you can really see the transition from year to year as the kids get older and their art changes.

We also love to make cookies and decorate them; they’ll be in the shape of a cross or a heart to symbolize Easter. The older ones help their little siblings with the cookies and crafts and share their Easter memories. I love to listen to them talk about how they used to ice their cookies or do their crafts when they were little. It’s such a sweet way to make memories.

We don’t do candy or Easter baskets for the kids, instead we make individual bags filled with their favorite treats. Not candy, but other goodies that the kids don’t get much any other time of the year. Snacks like beef jerky, canned potato chips and pickles, of course! The Duggars all love pickles. Most of the time in our house, we’ll buy the large containers of cheaper pickles. But at Easter, we splurge on little jars of the more expensive, refrigerated pickles. Each child will get their own jar with their name on it. I put it all together in a pretty treat bag for each of them and decorate them with a cross on the outside.

Then, on Easter Sunday, we go to church and have fellowship dinner, and it’s just such a special time. For us, it’s all about Resurrection Sunday and what that means, and about those sweet memories that you choose to make for your family and your kids.

China: trivia questions!

This is the trivia question for the final part of the family's trip to Asia.
1. Who help the family get thou the streets of China?
2. What did Jim Bob tell the little kids how to react when someone came up to them?
3. What did Michelle say?
4. How much did it cost for the family to ride the subway?
5. what did Jackson say?
6. What are Jana and Jill studying to be?
7. Who's baby was born in China?
8. who eats a scorpion?
9. What is the last place that the family visits before leaving to go back home?
10. what did Josh and Anna learn after getting home?

Michelle Duggar’s Snapshot of China

FAMILY TRAVEL on 03.28.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

Image: DCL

Travel question from a "19 Kids and Counting" fan: What were some of your most memorable moments from your trip to China?

One of the most interesting things was the response we’d get from the crowds when we all walked around together. We’re a very unusual sight! We’re all blonde or fair-haired, and a really huge group. Our interpreter would try and tell people that this is all one family. And boy, I thought people were going to fall over. They just couldn’t even fathom having a family as large as ours. Even the double stroller was such an eye catcher for the Chinese. I don’t think many people had ever seen one before. They just don’t have much need for double strollers because typically most families have only one child. Every time that double stroller came out, people would crowd around and look in the stroller to see what was in there. Are there really two kids? And sure enough, Mackynzie and Michael would be in the stroller, and they’d all be going “Oh!” and “Ah!” A lot of people would come up and touch their blonde hair. In China, they were not the least bit afraid to come up and just touch your kids’ heads. It was really interesting!

The Great Wall was a really amazing destination to visit. Just going up those huge mountains, climbing the massive structure and hearing the history of the Wall was incredible. We got to experience the older part of the Wall one day, and then we went to the more modern tourist area the next day. On the way up, there is a market where they sell souvenirs, and you barter and try to get the best bargains. That was a lot of fun. The kids especially loved that, trying to get good deals and bargains on stuff to take home. I think the local people got the real bargains, though. We thought we were getting a deal, but really, they probably got the better end of the deal! But it was fun bartering. We came back with some wonderful treasures from China and fantastic family memories.

Season 11 premiere

Season 11 premiere
"Baby on the way"
Anna and Josh invite the whole family to share their news about expecting baby #3

Duggars do Asia: Part 3

Jim Bob and Michelle get their family ready for a nearly four hour flight from Kyoto Japan to their last trip Beijing, China. Once there in China, the family relay on their cameraman  Frank, to help them in China.  Jim Bob prepares their little kids that they might become a tourist attraction and not to worry. Michelle tells them to smile and be gracious.
Up next the family heads to the subways and notice that the prices are much different from USA and have more people. Michelle just tells her kids to squish in and the other people will make room. Jackson reveals that if they were going to squash him then he would return the favor.
On the next day, the family heads to the Great wall of China where the family settles in for the night at Gubeikou Village. Josh and Anna get ready to find out if they are pregnant on their anniversary but are sad by the news that they are not expecting baby number 3. They are happy that they chose to allow their faith in the lord to determine how many children they will have.
The duggars receive news that the wife of Scott Enlow (who's their photographer) Courtney who also producer of the show is giving birth. Jana and Jill decided to help Courtney. Scott recalls Jill helping his wife through the hospital. Scott and Courtney give a glimpse of their baby girl whom they named Leah. Now with their next venture is trying new food where their soundman tries new food which is scorpion. The family heads to a Chinese orphanage where Anna shares "Love is universal and happiness is universal" Anna felt that it was really special to be here. Jinger feels for the kids and their hearts went out to them. Michelle gets asks if they are consider adopting one of the kids and she responds that they are praying for it and their hearts are open. The family gets introduce to the new baby girl and they get ready to return home. Josh and Anna learn that they are expecting baby number 3 which is due on June 7th!
Be sure to check out the new season where Anna and Josh will reveal the news to family on April 2nd! Trivia questions will be posted later today!

New epsiode today!

There is a new episode on 19 kids and counting! Be sure to watch the episode at 9pm!

Duggar do Asia: Part 2

1. What show did the family appear on? Unbelievable
2. What does Jim Bob try? Fish
3. What did the duggar girls get to try on? Japanese gishas
4. What did the duggar boys get to do? Samurai fighting
5. What did the family do at the hotel? take a "nap"
6. What did Anna do without the family? get a pregnancy test

3/24 trivia questions

Don't forget to tune in for the final part of their trip! 

This week trivia questions will feature Michelle's recent blog "Michelle Duggar's snapshot of Japan"
1. what was the family amazed by?
2. what was the boys favorite experience?
3. what was the girls favorite experience?

Here are the trivia answers for this week!

This week I am combining two blogs for one week of trivia so that way I am caught up. The first five questions are from Ask Michelle: How the Duggars pack for a trip? and the second set of questions (6-10) How Michelle Duggar keep her kids happy while traveling?
1. How long does it take for the family to get ready for the packing? a couple weeks before hand
2. Who picks out the clothes? the kids pick out their clothes and Jinger and Jessa will pack them
3. What do the duggars have to do at the last minute? go to the store and buy some "new" clothes
4. What do Jessa and Jinger with the plastic  bags? put a day worth of clothes in the plastic bags
5. Where do they put their dirty clothes? in the bags that they use
6. what do the little kids do while in plane? read books
7. Who teams up with Jennifer? Johannah
8. What are in the older kids bags? favorite games
9. What kind of snacks do the kids have in their bags? their favorite snacks
10. do the duggars save money instead of buying snacks on the plane? bring their snacks in their bags so that way they can save money.

Michelle Duggar's Snapshot of Japan

FAMILY TRAVEL on 03.22.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

Photos: DCL

Travel question from a "19 Kids and Counting" fan: What were some of your favorite moments from your trip to Japan?

Asia is such an amazing place. The best part was really the joy of visiting another country and getting to experience it with the whole family together. That was just an opportunity of a lifetime for our family. We were just thrilled to be there!

We went to Japan first and visited Tokyo and Kyoto, which are two of the largest cities in Japan. And they’re absolutely beautiful cities. We were so amazed at the architecture; the buildings are huge and immaculate. My boys kept noticing how many unique styles of architecture they use, too. The shapes of the buildings are incredible.

For the boys, one of their favorite experiences in Japan was the samurai training. They were taught by one of the best teachers in in Japan. Even Jim Bob learned a few skills. As a matter of fact, a few days after the boys did the training, we saw their teacher on television! The kids just loved that.

For the girls, the opportunity to dress up in traditional Japanese clothing was especially memorable. The outfits were absolutely beautiful. There are layers and layers and layers of clothing involved in traditional dress! You are so heavy by the time you get all the pieces on that you can hardly walk or breathe. It’s impossible to bend over; you don’t do much while you’re in that clothing! But it’s only for very special occasions like a wedding. We really enjoyed the beauty of that experience.

Overall, it was the type of trip that we won’t forget quickly. We had so many wonderful experiences as a family in Asia!

See the boys practice their samurai skills and the girls wearing traditional Japanese dress in theDuggars Do Asia Photo Gallery! 

Travel along with Michelle and the Duggars as they take their first trip to Japan and China. Tune in Tuesdays 9|8c, for 19 Kids and Counting: Duggars Do Asia.

Duggars do Asia part 2 trivia questions!

1. What show did the family appear on?
2. What does Jim Bob try?
3. What did the duggar girls get to try on?
4. What did the duggar boys get to do?
5. What did the family do at the hotel?
6. What did Anna do without the family?

Duggars do Asia: Part 2

The duggars are invited to be guest on a tv show called "Unbelievable". Jackson made a last minute dash to the bathroom with the help of the film crew and he made it back in time.  The family heads to tour Tokyo to see the ins and outs of Japan's culture. Josie is very strong will when it comes if she doesn't want to do something and this time it came around to the fish tasting. Jim Bob try the fish. The TV show sets up a carnival for the family to do. At the end of it the family would have a compete to see who would catch the most fish. The duggars caught eight more fishes then Master Lida.
Up Next the family is heading to Kyoto by using the bullet train that goes really fast. The family makes it off in time in their stop. Jim Bob is asking for directions and accidently uses spanish "Gracias" to someone that was helping them. Jim Bob is encouraging everyone to not hesitate to ask for help when you are lost.
Grandma Duggar and Michelle take the girls to dress up like Japanese gishas and Jinger was unsure about the hairdos and the make up but she ends up doing it with the other girls after getting encouragement. They go and show it off to the little girls and Johannah turns into a big help by convicing her sisters and niece to figure out who is who. The girls (Jennifer, Jordyn, Josie, and Mackynzie) were scared at first and finally warming up to seeing their sisters and mom dress up differently. The little girls got the experience of dressing up and they all enjoy it.
Jim Bob takes his sons and grandson to learn how to do Samurai fighting. They get to see an traditonal Samurai and then get do it themselves. Jim Bob pulls his sword after being caught off guard when someone asks to court one of the girls. The boys enjoyed the experience with their father.
After their experiences, the family heads for a little rest at their hotel. Normally at the hotel with the guest are separted by men and women on each floor. However the hotel decides to give the duggars a pass on that rule. The crew ask Jordyn and Josie if they like taking naps and they respond that they don't like taking naps. Jim Bob seems like to be the only one that takes a nap while the rest of the family play a game.

Anna heads to get some pregnancy test but decides to wait to learn that if she is pregnant in China where Josh and Anna will celebrate another year of marriage. Anna had to make sure that she was getting the pregnancy test and not something else. She also had to find where the check out was.

The family is ready for the next activity which is going to a pickle restaurant. The city is known for it's pickes and the family loves pickles all expect for Jim Bob. The family enjoys the pickles.
At the end of the show, the family enjoys recaping how their trip is in Kyoto and what their favorite part of the day. Next week, the family is heading to China. We get a glimpse of what happens next week went they visit a home where children don't have any parents and Josh and Anna will learn if they are expecting or not.
Trivia questions will be posted soon!

19 kids and counting:Do Asia part 1 trivia answers!

1. Jinger and Jessa
2. 7,000 miles
3. Josie's sushi
4. The family ran into them when they saw them.
5. at breakfast!

Don't forget to watch the second part of the trip tomorrow!

Trivia answers!

This is the trivia for the recent episode of 19 kids and counting: Do Asia part 1
1. Who has done the packing for the past six years? Jinger and Jessa
2. How many miles did the family had to go to get there? about 7,000 miles
3. What did Jim Bob have to eat? Josie's sushi that she made
4. What happen on Josh and Anna's date? got cut short after the boys and Jim Bob and Michelle saw them
5. When was Michelle given a surprise birthday cake? On the first day of the trip during breakfast!
Don't forget to check out what happens tomorrow night when the family goes to Kyoto

After appearing as guests on a Japanese morning news program in Tokyo, the family makes their way by train to Kyoto, Japan, where the girls try on kimonos and traditional makeup, while the boys pick up swords for a Samurai lesson.

Trivia questions!

This week I am combining two blogs for one week of trivia so that way I am caught up. The first five questions are from Ask Michelle: How the Duggars pack for a trip? and the second set of questions (6-10) How Michelle Duggar keep her kids happy while traveling?
1. How long does it take for the family to get ready for the packing?
2. Who picks out the clothes?
3. What do the duggars have to do at the last minute?
4. What do Jessa and Jinger with the plastic  bags?
5. Where do they put their dirty clothes?
6. what do the little kids do while in plane?
7. Who teams up with Jennifer?
8. What are in the older kids bags?
9. What kind of snacks do the kids have in their bags?
10. do the duggars save money instead of buying snacks on the plane?

Answers from Michelle's tlc blog!

1. 8 months
2. yes.
3. their friend's kids seem so mature and well-rounded
4. at the age of Four
5. that you can't keep them from learning

On Tuesday we will have the answers from this week's episode trivia... be sure and check it out

Dr Oz

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/americas-biggest-family-duggars-pt-1

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/americas-biggest-family-duggars-pt-2

How Michelle Duggar Keeps Her Kids Happy While Traveling

FAMILY TRAVEL on 03.15.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

Photo: DCL

Travel question from a "19 Kids and Counting" fan: How do you keep all of your children entertained and happy on a long plane trip?

One of our favorite travel activities is reading. We always have our reading book bag with all of our favorites in it. The kids usually team up as reading buddies. My readers that are still learning team up with an older child to practice: Johannah, who’s 7 years old, teams up with Jennifer, who's a bit younger and still learning her phonics; and Jordan loves to read out loud to the little ones.

In addition to the buddy reading, the younger ones get coloring books with crayons and blank paper so that they can make pictures, cards, notes, and things like that. They have their backpacks packed with those kinds of activities to keep their little hands and heads busy.

The older ones also have card games in their packs. We don’t really give those to the younger ones because they might scatter the cards around the plane and lose them. They can't play those games quite yet, but the older ones enjoy them!

For travel snacks, we have a few favorites that we always pack. We usually take turkey or beef jerky, but for this trip we weren’t allowed to take meat into Asia. So we had to take that out of our travel snack plan, but we have other snacks like raw almonds, peanut butter crackers and dried fruit. We also like dried fruit and nut mixes -- trail mix and stuff like that. We try to avoid the sugary sweet stuff.

When we travel, we pack single-serving prepackaged portions for each of the kids. We don't typically buy them in single-serving packages because they're more expensive, but when we travel it’s more practical for each of us to have snacks handy in our own backpacks. It helps everyone to have their own little supply kit with some snacks and activities to keep busy with.

Travel along with Michelle and the Duggars as they take their first trip to Japan and China. Tune in Tuesdays 9|8c, for 19 Kids and Counting: Duggars Do Asia.

A book update!

Jill had revealed the name of their book "Growing up Duggar: The Duggar girls share their view of 
life inside American's most well-known super-sized family".

Now we can tell you when the book comes out: November 5th, 2013. The book is about 240 pages long and was written by Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger


There will be more to update soon!

Thanks for reading!

Throwback Thursday 3/14/13

Duggar do asia:Japan trivia questions

This is the trivia for the recent episode of 19 kids and counting: Do Asia part 1. The answers will be revealed next Monday! 
1. Who has done the packing for the past six years?
2. How many miles did the family had to go to get there?
3. What did Jim Bob have to eat?
4. What happen on Josh and Anna's date?
5. When was Michelle given a surprise birthday cake?

Duggars do Asia part 1: Recap

 Jessa and Jinger start off with packing. They have been packers for the past 6 years. On their list for this trip, they need to pack 250 pairs of clothes, 50 shoes, 170 diapers and a lot of snacks to last them a month. They needed to get a box truck to fit the luggage to their airport. The family checked in twenty-nine suitcases and ten carry ons for the plane. The family flew over 7,000 miles in 48 hours with a stop in Chicago. The family noticed many differences between Japan and America when it came to the toilets.
The family settled in for the night and woke up the next morning ready for new experiences. During breakfast, Jordyn was found to be a adventurous eater while her mother enjoyed the seaweed. At the end of the meal,  Michelle was surprise with a birthday cake which was made with green tea. On the first day, Jim Bob and Michelle exchanged 300 US dollars for 22,000 Japanese yen, within the day the family spent about 33 dollars (USA) on a dollar store.
The second day of their trip, the older girls go to find kimonos for the youngest daughters. Jim Bob felt comfortable allowing the girls venture in Tokyo alone. Josh and Anna are going for a date and so Jim Bob and Michelle take care of their grandkids. Josh and Anna decided that they want to get their picture drawn but their date gets cut short thanks to the family getting theirs done too.
The family decides to get Rickshaws for a ride thou the city. They get into teams and buy some fish for sushi. Jim Bob picks girls for his team because he knows that they love to shop however he ends up losing and has to eat Josie's sushi creation. The family heads to a Sushi academy to learn how to make it.  Jana did not know if Josie was making or playing with her food. Jim Bob decides to eat his daughter's sushi but not before offering to share. He doesn't think that sushi will become a Duggar favorite.

Trivia will be coming soon!