September 3, 2010
"What happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard-things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people."
-Galatians 5:22 The Message
September 2, 2010
"But every road is rough to me that has no friend to cheer it."
Elizabeth Shane
I guess that is why I so value your comments and input on my designs.
September 1, 2010
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope."
-Helen Keller
Keep on, keep on! You can do it.
August 27, 2010
"That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet."
-Emily Dickinson
August 26, 2010
"Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans"
Betty Talmadge
And the weekend is almost here - I will devote it entirely (almost) to completing the mermaids - and the wedding reception, house cleaning, pulling weeds, cooking and church. Yes, that's life!
And I don't know what I'd do without it!
Oh wow! Look what just popped up - another sale
August 25, 2010
Tee hee!
"What a circus we women perform every day of our lives. It puts a trapeze artist to shame."
-Anne Morrow Lindbergh
August 24, 2010 So sorry I've missed so many days!
"Isn't everything you have and everything you are sheer gifts from God? You already have all you need."
1 Corinthians 4:7-8 The Message
Yes, Lord, of course you are right. That's why you gave us fish in the sea. And I did go fishing. LOL! It was great, and now I am sewing mermaids, and more mermaids, even a baby one!
And you know, since I do wear make up in my old age, I like this, especially since it's on sale!
and it ends in 21 days or less.
August 18, 2010 "Love comes when we take the time to understand and care for another person."
-Janette Oke
August 17, 2010
"Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty. They merely move it from their faces to their hearts."
-Barbara Johnson
I'm starting to think that it may be time for me to go fishing again. Maybe this weekend? So if you try to contact me and I don't answer, you'll know where I am. And I'll get back with you on Sunday evening.
A little Tuesday afternoon humor:-) Ideal husbands...while creating husbands, God promised women that good and ideal husbands would be found in all corners of the world. And then God made the earth round.
And then we learned about shopping
August 16, 2010
"Oh, better than the minting
Of a gold-crowned king
Is the safe-kept memory
Of a lovely thing."
-Sara Teasdale
August 14, 2010 In deciding to become a positive, happy person, I am trying to think of wonderful things to say about taking photos and editing out the background.
Maybe I should go back to school to learn this. The instructions are so simple. Do you get my drift? It's difficult for me. And I am spending way too
much time on this computer, when I want to be working on your projects in the sewing room. So see you soon, I'm going to start sewing right now!
August 13, 2010 So happy to have a weekend home!
Check out these pretty bottles!
August 12, 2010
"Remember that one thing we all have in common is twenty-four hours a day. It is up to me how I choose to spend it."
Kathy Peel
And I sure do it fast! The older I get, the faster the time goes. Lord, slow me down! - Mary Moon
August 10, 2010
"Joy is elusive....It flows most freely when we stop trying to make it happen. We do not come to joy. Joy comes to us."
Ruth Senter
Sewing gives me joy. And watching parents smile at their children.
I have so many ideas of items to sew rattling around in my head, and not enough time to make them.
WOw! Build a Bear is having a nice sale this week
And here is something for you, Mom!
August 9, 2010
"For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever."
Psalm 100:5 The Message
August 6, 2010 Happy weekend on one of the ew before school starts!
"Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes real happiness. It is not obtained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." like education of our children.
Helen Keller
August 4, 2010
"He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." or 'a generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water'.
Nice, isn't it?
Proverbs 11:25 NIV
Morning Motivation
When I woke up this morning lying in bed,
I was asking myself;
What are some of the secrets of success in life?
I found the answer right there, in my very room.
AND NOT TO FORGET,
THE CARPET SAID...
KNEEL DOWN AND PRAY.
Carry a Heart that Never Hates.
Carry a Smile that Never Fades.
Carry a Touch that Never Hurts..
HAVE A PURPOSEFUL DAY
'God Blesses Us To Be A Blessing Unto Others'
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August 3, 2010 "You can't turn back the clock, But you can wind it up again."
Bonnie Pruden
I'm just curious. How many of you are working outside the home? I know you are definitely working INSIDE the home! You probably wouldn't be reading this unless
you have children.
I just found a connection for hiring sitters and nannies. In case you are interested, you might want to check out
July 30, 2010 Gee where did the time go?
"The Lord will guide you always: he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land....You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."
Isaiah 58:H NIV
That means it's hot in Texas, and we'll have some more rain! Tropical HEAT!
And here's a great sale from Shop the Look that ends in 12 days
July 27, 2010
"What the dew is to the flower, Gentle words are to the soul."
Polly Rupe
July 26, 2010 This sale is supposed to end on July 31st - they really do have some great items.
"The well of Providence is deep. It's the buckets we bring to it that are small."
Mary Webb
July 24, 2010 "Lord...teach me to live this moment only, looking neither to the past with regret, nor to the future with apprehension.
Let love be my aim and my life a prayer."
Roseann Alexander Isham
Today I am sewing baby bedding - dust ruffle, sheet, bumper pads, comforter, and curtains!
July 22, 2010 "We don't need soft skies to make friendship a joy to us. What a heavenly thing it is: World without end, truly.
I grow warm thinking of it, and should glow at the thought....Such friends God has given me in this little life of mine!"
Celia Laighton Thaxter
I had a wonderful break at the coast, even caught some fish!
Here's a new deal for you!
July 21,2010
"In the end, those things that affect your life most deeply are too simple to talk about."
Nell Blaine
July 20, 2010
"You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being "care-full," you find yourselves cared for. You're blessed when you get your inside world-your mind and heart-put right. Then you can see God in the outside world."
Matthew 5:7-8 The Message
July 19, 2010
"Unhappiness does not necessarily come from not having this or that. If we have each other, we have everything."
Mother Teresa
July 16, 2010 Now this describes me perfectly...
"Happy people...enjoy the fundamental, often very simple things of life.... They savor the moment, glad to be alive, enjoying their work, their families, the good things around them. They are adaptable; they can bend with the wind, adjust to the changes in their times, enjoy the contest of life.... Their eyes are turned outward; they are aware, compassionate. They have the capacity to love."
Jane Canfield
I wish, I wish I could maintain this balance! The oil cap is on! Please, God, let it work and save our beautiful Gulf of Mexico and all the livelihoods around it!
July 15, 2010
"...rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace,
and the God of love and peace will be with you."
2Corinthians 13:11
July 14, 2010
"Be dependable...to yourself as well as others. Know that others can depend on you to do what you promise to or need to.
And depend on yourself to do something that pleases you each and every day."
Kathy Peel
July 13, 2010
"It is an extraordinary and beautiful thing that God, in creation...works with the beauty of matter; the reality of things; the discoveries of the senses,
all five of them; so that we, in turn, may hear the grass growing; see a face springing to life in love and laughter...
The offerings of creation...our glimpses of truth."
Madeleine L'Engle
July 12th
Finally figured our something of FaceBook. I posted some pictures there of princess dresses. I'll ty to get more up later.
July 6th Back to work. Waiting for Thursday, and sad to hear the news story about the oil on the Texas coast. But when I called down there,
I found out that the news is way over doing it trying to creating something that people will listen to...isn't that sad?
The Texas coast is still ok for now, the tar balls were brought in attached to some ships, not naturally floating in the waves!!
I am so sorry for the states east of Texas on the Gulf of Mexico.
If you know someone there, I hope you will keep them in your prayers, and send them some business if you are able.
July 4th weekend and July 5th -
Cooked and sewed this weekend...family will finally arrive on Thursday. I can't wait to see them!
AND I LOVE THAT CAFE BRITT COFFEE. I switched back to my usual to see if I could tell the difference. I'm hooked. It's delicious.
You can call this number and order by phone 1 877-481-3917 (toll free) or use their link.
June 30, 2010 Oh dear, the cake recipes below must have been bought out by Grandma somebody - but she still has something similiar
that will link through for free.
I read a lot of her recipes, and they look like they'll be fine. I hope that you will use them to bake something with your children.
Cooking is a good skill to learn. I wish I could cook better, but then maybe I couldn't sew?
Today I listed several things on Ebay. The auction started today.
Ya'll have a safe holiday now!
June 24. 2010 Way to go E.L.F. Quick, ladies! Here is a sale you don't want to miss - and it ends June 28th
...in case I forget to remove this link. I forgot to remove. NOW it's gone.
June 23, 2010 Whoo! I missed a couple of days! But I found another wonderful fun thing for your children
For over 20 years Melissa & Doug® have created toys, games, and more with an emphasis on value, quality, and design.
From puzzles to puppets, plush toys to play food, magnetic activities, music, wooden toys, and much more,
Melissa & Doug® has something for everyone.
In fact, MelissaAndDoug.com offers nearly 800 unique and exciting products to both engage and educate children of all ages.
And with its exclusive Sunny Patch™ outdoor lifestyle collection, classic toys, and value-priced arts and craft kits,
MelissaAndDoug.com customers will always find the perfect gift that’s fun and educational, too!
What’s more, MelissaAndDoug.com offers ongoing specials and a treasured toy club with super savings.
My friends have been emailing me about the Cafe Britt cofee, so glad that we found it! Delicious...
June 20, 2010 We had a wonderful Texas style family wedding last night! Fun party, Amber! Best wishes to you and Garrett for all your life!
Waking up in the morning in a nice hotel with some delicious coffee was a treat for me too.
Here's a deal on some Cafe Britt for you Coffee Lovers! And here's a phone number to call them directly! 1-877-481-3917
I hope you will keep scrolling down and see the links that will save you lots of money on things that you already purchase.
June 17, 2010
If you shop on line, here are two great sites called Coupon Cactus and Ebates. Link through either or both to hundreds of your favorite shops,
and receive cash back and free shipping when it's offered! Below are some sample coupons I've found. Ebates even has savings on Ebay!
Once you sign up for either (FREE), all you have to remember is to first go to Ebates or Coupon Cactus before you start shopping.
THAT'S ALL you have to remember.
They have links to many major retailers with lots of coupon codes and percentage cashback offers. Get money back on purchases at Target,
Overstock, Blockbuster, Shoebuy, T-Mobile, Verizon, and more stores.
First, you go to Coupon Cactus or Ebates first, do a search for the store you want to shop at, like Target or Overstock.
You click on the coupon link and you’ll find yourself at the regular website, only it will now have a code that tells the website
to send a discount to your Coupon Cactus account. They mail out checks or send the money to your Paypal account once a quarter.
Some of the deals from Coupon Cactus:
- Small rebate when you buy a replacement cell phone from T-mobile.
- 1% rebate for Gap purchases
- 2% rebate from The Children’s Place
- 3% cash back from Clinique
- 4% from Crabtree & Evelyn
- 2% from American Eagle Outfitters
- 16% from American Greetings
- Lots more!
It is really easy and free to register. And finally, when your friends sign up for Coupon Cactus you get a kickback every time they buy something too.
At Ebates both you and them will get a $5 when they purchase something, and they will get the additional cash back or whatever the offer is.
(If you’d decide to register, you can help me out by doing it through this link, or use my Coupon Cactus referral number #113841.
You’ll still earn the same amount of cash back, and I’ll earn some too. Thanks!)
CAN I GO SHOPPING NOW?
June 16, 2010 "Promise me you'll always remember; You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
-Christopher Robin to Pooh
and I want to add - you are mothers! A child is a gift from God, and you've been blessed!
June 15, 2010 Last night I didn't have a minute to sew. I'm feeling that I need more hours in the day!
But I did find this link to buy direct from farmers in the US today. Maybe I'm just hungry for farm fresh veggies.
and then I saw this!
June 14, 2010
Today is Flag Day, and I saw lots of them flying. What a great feeling that is!
I'm nearing completion of the Belle dress, and I must say that it is pretty. It's for Julia, and I know that she will love it.
The video link I posted yesterday for the swimwear doesn't seem to be working, so try the one below instead.
June 13, 2010 Here are words of wisdom when raising children: "When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred." Thomas Jefferson
at least that's what I tell myself when my scissors accidently cut the fabric in the wrong place!
Here's a tiny little video for you to watch. Just click on the link. Sometimes there are up to 5 swimsuits featured, so turn on your speakers
and enjoy the modeling. Each video is about 15 seconds long.
It has fitting advice, and some really cute swimwear, for everyone in the family!
Did you see the Belle dress I made for an 18 inch doll? LOL! I used photobucket to add hair and a face to the tissue I stuffed the dress with.
June 10, 2010