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My Blog List
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Leftover Bean and Rice Veggie Burgers - [image: Photobucket] Members of our family are notorious for making too many beans. Since our children quickly tire of eating the same meal for days, I c...
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Chip It! - I thought I would share this fun little tool with you. It's created by Sherwin Williams and is called Chip It! Its a handy little add-on to your tool bar t...
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Ch-ch-ch-changes... - Hello-o-o-o??? Is anyone still checking on this poor neglected blog? Probably not. To be honest, I never posted much on this blog because I didn't like it!...2 years ago
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How Many Salads Do You Eat a Week? - Earlier this month, my 8-year-old son started playing me. You moms know how that goes, right? In this case, Kyle realized that if he focused on eating up a...52 minutes ago
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Summer Afternoon - *"Summer afternoon ~ Summer afternoon;* *to me those have always been* *the two most beautiful words* *in the English language."* *~ Henry James* * * * * It...
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2nd Time Around: Nativity - *Welcome to 2nd Time Around. Please join us by linking a post that features something that is a 2nd Time Around to you…something from a garage sale,...
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My Heart is Broken - It is with a heavy heart and a lump in my throat that I share the news that my beautiful Duchess passed away last night. She gave us so much joy ...
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Baby Shower Inspirations III - Here is an update to the Baby Shower inspirations. I previously posted about the Baby Shower plans. Added to my baby shower checklist was a way to tie ...
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Easy Orange Muffins - Good Morning Beach Cottage friends Well here to share a Morning Muffin with you today, you like a muffin in the morning, I am sure. Now this recipe comes...9 hours ago
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ragnar so cal {team sparkle relay essentials} - when your running an ultra relay – your van is your home on wheels. you need to be self-sufficient & prepared for anything. knowing this, we reached out to...1 week ago
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Renewing Grandpa's Table - *Several weeks ago Chloe and I were at Marshalls and she commented on a cute table. We both agreed that something like it would be perfect for her bedsi...
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The Next Chapter - Hello sweet friends! Remember us? kari and kijsa? Remember all the good times we had....the projects galore....the snippets of life of two sisters? Did y...
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10 steps closer to selling your house - The real estate market, ugh...if you are trying to sell. Here's a suggestion from a real estate stager (me): If your house is on the market, take advantage...2 years ago
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Thoughts for today! - Women's Daybook FOR TODAY, November 2, 2011... *Outside My Window..*. After a perfect Fall day yesterday with a balmy 66 degrees for the Trick or Treate...
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Memorial Day...A Day of Honor - Please visit Sally at Smiling Sally for Blue Monday. If you are in love with the color blue, don't miss a visit to Sally's blog today. Thank you Sally for ou...2 days ago
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Old El Paso Tackle the Taste Giftpack Winner Announced - And the winner of the Old El Paso "Tackle the Taste" gift pack is.... Jackie, who said: You know, Bella, I'm not a great cook, but even I could...
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A Beautiful Wedding & Celebration - My son Chip, married his beautiful sweetheart, Nancy, on Sunday! I know I don't often share family pictures on BNOTP but since so many folks emailed or le...
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I am moving to Blogspot on December 4th. - My new address on Blogspot http://birdnestcottage.blogspot.com5 months ago
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~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~ - I wish....................................All terrorists were into fashion...it would make them so much easier to spot! *I wish.......................Th...
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My First Baby - All I have to say about these pictures is, "Oh lawsy." Someone thought he needed a bath in his sister's bath tub. :)
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Au Revoir---Sayanora---Chow---Adios---Bye-Bye---Toodles! - *~~A MESSAGE FOR THE GREATEST BLOGGER FRIENDS IN THE WORLD~~* After much debate & a little heartbreak, I have decided to take a leave of absence from my blo...2 years ago
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Modeling for C.J. Banks - I just have to brag about my daughter, Megan. Last week, Wanda from C.J. Banks called my daughter to ask her if she would model their clothes in the store...
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In Which We Are In Fact The Champions - Well, I am oh-so-happy to say that we had a little bit of unexpected excitement around here this past weekend. Mississippi State won the SEC Baseball Tourn...1 day ago
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Garden party #5, The vegetable garden - Welcome to the 5th week of the garden party! I would love for you to join the party! Dig in the dirt and show off your plants! This week I’m talking abou...1 day ago
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Postcard from Hibernation #6 - Happy December to you all! I have found a new favorite project and wanted to share. I just made this adorable sign for my kids' bathroom. What do you think...
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family... - 4 generations of love~ Margie Nell ~ December 12, 1928 Tina Lee~ March 25, 1956 Emily Mika~ September 26, 1982 Marlee Pearl~ December 30, 2011 Photo taken Mo...6 days ago
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Wanna make a shabby bloom? - Helllllllllo to you! I am excited today because I get to share a little tutorial I am sharing over at the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog. I...
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TV, RADIO, MAGAZINES, BOOK ...IT'S ALL GOOD! - The results are in and the first issue of ROMANTIC PRAIRIE STYLE is a H-U-G-E success THANKS to each and everyone of YOU! I can't tell you how terrific I fee...1 week ago
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Come Visit - Hello there If you have found your way here to my home page….please do come to my new blog: cranberryblossom.blogspot.com I don’t come here but to visit on...2 years ago
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Paradise Found and it's Paid For - How would you like to get paid to walk the beach, snorkel the barrier reef, take pictures, and keep a daily blog about your activities? Did I mention t...
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Top 100 Brands in the World: 2012 Edition - Every year the Millward Brown company publishes its Brandz Top 100 list, which is a ranking of the 100 most powerful brands around the world. The 2012 edit...18 hours ago
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For Now.... - Hi Sweethearts! How are YOU? I am fine. I've missed you very much this past week. Yes, I've cleaned and organized, but I must admit that I've spent an awfu...1 year ago
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December Memories..... - Hey blogland friends.....I know I haven't kept my promise but I thought I would update you with our December memories. Remember you can click to enlarge. ...
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Dawn and the no good, very bad day! - Where do I start? Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment (that the source of my bad day). I didn't eat breakfast because my appointment was in the morning ...
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Toweling Off - The Fashionista and I have had a major crush on the Anthropologie Perpetual Blooms towels for over a year. She likes the gold. While I dream about the...
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Foodie Friday - traditional staircase design by minneapolis general contractor Erotas Building Corporation Welcome to Foodie Friday. No food from me this week. Family illn...
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WHERE BLOGGERS CREATE 2011 PARTY! WELCOME TO MY STUDIO! - Welcome to my Dreams and Decor Studio! I'm so excited to have you visit and I'm so thrilled to be participating again this year in the Where Bloggers Cre...
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Memory Lane - Have you seen the new special issue on organizing from Martha Stewart? I was surprised to find two projects I produced years ago as the Senior Style Editor a...2 months ago
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Taking a Wedding Break! - *The sound of wedding bells * *will be approaching soon * *for our son Russell and * *his fiance. * * ** * *There are many preparations * *under way... ...
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Herb Basting Brush - I see many exciting things on Pinterest and this really made my day!!! I came across this pin and went to the original source and you can find the how, what ...
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Pink Saturday: Time For Tea - Please, join me for a cup of tea and I'll tell you where I've been. Cream? Sugar? Comfortable? I've been on a short journey. To find myself. And I did. And I...2 years ago
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Around The House - Ever since we had our den repainted back in March (!) I’ve been trying to lighten things up with accessories…some new and some repurposed. I’ve been p...
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~Penny Machines~ - I love gum ball machines..When I was a little girl my Mama always gave me a penny to buy a gum ball.. I thought I would share some of my favorite ones...
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Where the bathroom should not be placed according to Feng Shui - It is even quite possible that you’ve implemented in the decoration of your home, as Feng Shui has become one of the most widely used today, despite being ...3 weeks ago
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The “Steel Magnolias” House For Sale in Louisiana - The house where Sally Field and her family lived in the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias is now a Bed & Breakfast in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It was built before...21 hours ago
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Addicted to Vintage Enamel Floral Pins - Ever since we collected all those vintage enamel floral pins for Sara's Bridal Bouquet, we got kind of addicted to looking for, and collecting them. ...
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Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay was released in 1968 when I was a sophomore in high school.23 hours ago
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Beautiful Art by Rachel Anne Ridge Giveaway!! - Hi everyone! I’m excited to tell you about today’s giveaway. Many of you will know Rachel Anne Ridge from her amazing blog Home Sanctuary. Every day she...17 hours ago
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Peonies.... - I am blessed to have one of my grandmother's Peony plants in my yard. It give me some beautiful flowers every spring. I can't help picking some and putting...
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blerg - This blog is on its last leg creatively and direction-ly speaking. If it could talk, it would say "blerg", a la Liz Lemon. It is without focus and totally ...10 months ago
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Sorrow In Our Home - On Friday March 30th I received a phone call from my number 2 son. I immediately felt there was something seriously wrong as I heard the words, "Mom, I nee...1 month ago
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UPDATE - *I have a full time job now. I'm working 12 hour days.* * * *Yep, moving.* * * *I wake up early (can't sleep...this morning it was 5:25 AM) and hit the fl...
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Remembering - For all those who have served, who are currently serving, and will continue to serve our country… Thank You1 day ago
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I WON!!! - This sumptuous pink velvet fabric from Eddie Ross, ( http://www.eddieross.com/) 3 yards to be exact. I am going to make beautiful, luxurious throw pillow...
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One tired teacher... - Phew...it has been a rough couple of weeks. We have been in school for two weeks, and the beginning of kindergarten is exhausting for me. My students are w...2 years ago
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Mosaic Monday: More from Cross Estate Gardens - As promised, here are a few more images from my recent family photo session at Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville, New Jersey. As you can see, t...
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Project Time! ~Tray~ - Everyone else is posting Tablescapes, Holiday Decorating, New Years Eve plans, menu, etc. Me, a project! A craft! In my archives you will see where I w...
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Heading South - Going on a little greyhound vacation. My sister and I are taking our greyhounds to the beach in Florida. See you soon!
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{ Moms & Muffins ~ Activity Days } - Here are a few pictures from our Moms & Muffins Brunch we did for Activity Day's. Everyone seemed to have a great time, and it all ran pretty smooth. We ha...
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Anything POSITIVE - Where do you go when you become totally lost???? I have always been a religious person. But today I am just really not sure of who or what I am..For the la...1 year ago
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Hard Choices - I love Make it from Scratch. I love the carnival. I love the variety of contributors here, and of course all you readers that have support us. But I don't ...1 year ago
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Happy Memorial Day! - Last week I went with a friend over to the* American Veterans Memorial Pier*, which is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and s...
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It's official - Right...sooooooo, we're definitely moving back to Colorado. I fought saying that we were moving "back home" for a long time. I really wanted "back home" to...10 months ago
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TWO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS & MEMORIAL DAY - This weekend there are two birthdays to celebrate and Memorial Day! I'm starting (a day late, but what else is new) with a Happy 4th Birthday to Pink Satu...
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Catching a Summer Breeze - There are gentle ladies who enjoy the ambiance of sitting beside a fountain, catching a summer breeze and soothing sounds of flowing water. ...and th...
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Off On Medical Leave Until Further Notice - Happy New Year To All Visitors! Due to major medical problems I have not been able to update or maintain this blog. I cannot use my cameras, and it is very...2 years ago
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Decoupage Poe Pumpkin {from the archives} - Here's a repeat of one of my favorite Halloween projects... Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered (well, actually decoupaged) weak and weary... No ...
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It's Bloomin' Tuesday! - Welcome! We are still hoping for some good soaking rain. 70% chance tomorrow! The dry weather hasn't slowed down the Dead Nettle around the tree in the ...
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New blog... - A while back I posted about how I get bored pretty easily. Well it's happened again, only this time it's a good thing. I have started a new blog where I fo...10 months ago
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YUM! - Tonight I made my first homemade pizza from scratch. I made a Margaretta pizza. It came out great. I made it from this. Do you know what it is? It's s...
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eagle tribal tattoos pics 071211 - tribal tattoo design eagle tribal tattoos. My Eagle tattoos : Tattoo designs eagle, Tribal tattoo eagle, Eagle tattoo Tribal Skull Tattoo Design Eagle...
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Monograms & Happy Accidents - After showing a photo from our room with this monogram I got emails, comments, tweets, and facebook messages asking where in the world I got my monogram. ...21 hours ago
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New Orleans Rock Fish - This has to be the ugliest fish in the world. It is from the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans. We were visiting this favorite tourist spo...
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The Dining Room - It's Totally Teal - First of all, I hope all of you mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day! My boys made muffins for breakfast (with the help of Daddy, of course) and painted so...
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Learning Gentleness - If you’ve ever bitten into a strawberry that looked pristine and found it sour in your mouth. If you’ve ever peeled back a banana to expose a dark, mush...
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Parties and To Redo or Not To Redo. That Is the Question :) - Hello, Dear Ones. Hope you're all having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and my sincere thanks to all who have served in our nation's military - past and...
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Tiny Dancer. - Be still my Gramma heart. Did you know that my one and only Grand daughter, the adorable and beautiful Miss Isabelle, is a dancer? She's got the music in her...2 days ago
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We will always Remember - Happy Memorial Day! We will always Remember the sacrifices the men and women in uniform make for Us as Americans to have the freedoms we have. Our swee...
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We will miss you... - Paw Paw Reed Thank you for being a good Dad and loving Paw Paw. We will truly miss you... "love you more..."
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Garden Cupola - I was enthralled by a post that I saw on the blog "Forever Decorating" by Terry. She is an amazing talent. I think she can almost do anything! I admired a...
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You Guys Are The Best.... - Hey guys....don't pay the ransom..I have escaped! Big hug & big kiss to everyone...have missed y'all so much and hope and pray that all is well with each ...
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Nikki's secret Holiday Blog!! - so if you read my blog last year, you would know I was one of the selected ladies to participate in the Thrifty Under $50 sponsored by youcanmakethis.com ...
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LAST POST - Well hello all....seems like I keep saying I will get back into blogging more than I have in the past few months. So with that I decided to create a ...11 months ago
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Springtime Reading - *(photo by Matthew Mead)* I love to curl up with a good book. And I am choosy about what I read. I love to hear referrals from friends but I have to...
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Americana on the Porch - We have had a good week and a rough week. My dad is in the hospital and it has been rough to see him away from my mom.... but it has been good too because t...
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Mystery - He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mum...1 year ago
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Time For A Change - I haven't posted in such a long time, so as I write this I wonder if anyone will even read it. For awhile now I've been wanting to have our home less clutt...
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I've MOVED!! - Are you still coming to Jan Tanis Designs? Please, click on the link and join me at my NEW BLOG, won't you? *ALL WAYS DESIGNING* Jan ♥
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Where to begin... - A lot of you have been writing me lately and I really didn't know how to go about answering you so I thought I'd post one last time. PB&J Cottage is for sa...
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Connor's First Day of School: Second Grade - Connor's first day of school started on Friday August 6th. He was not too happy starting this year. The lazy days of summer are still on his mind. His littl...
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I'm okay.... - Just wanted to let those of you who have left comments for me over the last few months know that I'm okay, and my family is okay. Shortly after my last pos...1 year ago
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Success... - Who you are and what you become is not defined by where you were born or who you were born to. As you become an adult of the world you decide your life b...
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Why I missed blogging - I have missed blogging as it a personal diary that I can read back. Sometimes my blog makes me smile, sometimes it makes me sad, and sometimes my blog ma...
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Encouraging Along The Way - This past week, I met with some mom's at a wonderful and unique coffee shop. It has a "lending library" and even serves a wonderful hot latte with cinnam...
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Luck be a lady. - We went to an amazing fundraiser in Asbury Park (NJ) Friday night. A good friend of ours is on the Board at The Center, a local organization serving people...
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Thank's Rue! - Hi Everyone! You know how you read something and it just hits you!!! You say: *"OMG, yes that's me"! *Well that very thing happened to me this morning wh...1 year ago
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Blue Monday - Basketball Hoop - Welcome! *It's Blue Monday!* For instructions, just click here. It's a good idea to check your link to be certain that it's loaded correctly. When typing i...
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~Welcome to Rose Wedsnesday~ Hosted by Jan - Hey Everyone, Welcome to Rose Wednesday's Hosted by Jan at Jan and Tom's Place at http://jt-jantom.blogspot.com/ Be sure to stop over there for more beaut...
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Content - Seems I have the hardest time getting this house all decorated the way I want….or do I….sometimes I just really feel CONTENT and really don’t feel the ne...
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What’s Your Favorite Souvenir? - Today, my friend Kate, is having a favorite souvenir link party, so I thought I’d join in for some summer fun. Vacations and souvenirs go together! Souven...1 day ago
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Flowers in Flight - *I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. ~Charles Dickens Butterflies are self propelled flowers. ~R.H. Heinlein The caterpillar does all the wo...
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Think I Could Order This Somewhere? - It has been one of those days. I am thankful to have my eldest home from school again - we are having a great time! I loaded up all the kidlets and c...
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Wailua River, Hiking to Bottom of Wailua Falls, Opaekaa Falls - We drove up to the east side of the island to visit Wailua Falls. Most of the waterfalls on Kauai you have to hike to, but Wailua is one you just drive u...
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From Classical to Broadway... - Jarom and Savannah had their Spring EVMCO performance this past weekend. Oh. My Amazing!!! They sang songs in French and Hebrew at this concert and even "T...
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Country Living, My Picks - I was so excited when Country Living asked me (girl squeals) to help them out. They were looking for 50 great (*off the beaten path* ) places to see...
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Ready for Summer - I start looking for the ICE CREAM FAIRY along about May. I love ice cream all the time but ESPECIALLY SUMMERTIME ICE CREAM.... *NOTHING says summer like ...
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CHRISTMAS IN FRANKLIN TN. - *Went to a Christmas festival in Franklin, Tn. last weekend. It was a good day trip. Lots of people dressed in period costumes . This little girl was so...
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Pssssssst, hey you.... - Yeah you. I would like for you to meet someone. Someone very special to me and super duper talented.... This is my young sweet second-cousin-first-remove...
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10 Things...Beginning to Decorate for Fall - I don't know about you, but I just can't wait for the leaves to change colors, & the air to turn crisp and cool! Just as nature is changing (or soon will ...
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MISSING IN ACTION - I've been missing in action for quite some time. Thought I might catch you up and let you know why. It's been a WONDERFUL summer.....much time at the pool ...1 year ago
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~ Rusty Old Things Love - Sometimes you don't know exactly how or when you started to really love something. It's that way with rust. Without a doubt I spent many hours with clea...
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It could have been this - *When I was carrying on about the Italian fixer upper, I could have had this. O.k, maybe not "have" in that sense of the word* *but we were right there.* ...
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New Wall Arrangement above Couch - A few weeks ago I changed what I had hanging on the wall above my couch. I left the old window that has been there a while and added an iron piece, wall po...
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Of roses and herbs and peonies, oh my! - Have I already told you about some of the fun things I’ve been enjoying lately; like finding fairy paths in the garden and enjoying the roses? Ah roses. ...
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Summer Fun Starts in the Kitchen - This post is sponsored by Electrolux ”I Heart Induction.” Join the conversation on Facebook! As spring moves closer to summer, ‘tis the season for entertai...2 hours ago
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Guest Bedroom/Home Office Closet And Ceiling Update - Saturday, May 26th. 3:30pm- Install the first wood plank on top of our existing textured ceiling: (There’s actually wood up above our ceilings in this part...1 day ago
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My Polka Dot Curtains - I finally finished painting my living room Moonlight by Benjamin Moore (Yay one project I can check off)! I made a few changes to the window wall (cleaned...2 days ago
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Friday's Find... - *Palouse Falls Washington!* My son Tim and his wife Karina drove from Seattle to Spokane a few weeks ago... On the way back they thought they'd go seek o...
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Southern Spark - Today’s featured blogger and I have one major thing in common- reality tv. We both just love it. And, maybe a sassy mouth too. Please give a big SITS Girls...4 hours ago
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What to Expect When You're Expecting and Glidden Dream Nursery Giveaway~ - If you've ever been pregnant, chances are you've read at least part of the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting". It's kind of like the pregnant wom...
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PINK SATURDAY CELEBRATES 4 YEARS!!!! - PINK SATURDAY. I joined the Pink Saturday Party on June 27, 2008. ( Click here for that inaugural post! ) . . and I can't believe that I've been here evey si...4 days ago
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Summer Escape - I know I've been MIA for a couple of weeks. It's been hot down here in the South--high 90's hot--and life has been moving in slow motion. It's been too...
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Cool to Drool ~ Part I - *thank you for following along on this lengthy post today. And I do hope you will visit my May Day Cottage Give-Away. All comments on this month's blog ...
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Vintage Needlepoint - [image: IMG_2267] My sister-in-law and I are huge fans of estate sales and like to stop by a few every Friday morning, if they are close by. Sometimes we s...1 week ago
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Romancing the Chalk - Do you have your cuppa and some cookies....you are going to need it. *Storytyme by Ceekay* Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Some say she was spo...
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Book Review: The LIfe You've Imagined - Are any of us living the life we imagined we'd have? I don't mean becoming a firefighter or a ballerina, but the daily quality of life with our families a...
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Dining room turned library progress - Hope you’ve had a fantastic weekend! I almost started five different projects over the three days but decided I just needed to *FOCUS SARAH*. Remember m...
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Creative Writing Activity {Worksheets for Kids} - *Creative Writing Activity {Worksheets for Kids}* The downloadable worksheets for kids titled 'If you give a first grader a book', are the perfect tool t...53 minutes ago
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I’ll Have a Window Seat Please - I shared a preview of the following post last week…I have been doing renovations in my house for a while…and a couple of weeks ago I decided to tackle an...
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Small Talk Six: It runs in the family - his weeks topic for Small Talk Six at MomDot is “6 ways you are like or unlike your mother” One way we used to be alike was when I was in High-School we dr...2 years ago
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those kitchen cabinets. - Thank you for the very nice compliments on my house. Home. House. Evs. HOWEVER…let me explain those horrible kitchen cabinets. [image: 008] Sure….they L...
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WFMW: “Mom, I’m Bored” Edition - Yep, you read that right. For the last 4 years, I’ve shared a “Mom, I’m Bored List” list with you on WFMW and hundreds of blogs have linked up their tips t...8 hours ago
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Chocolate Healthy Treat~(Cake in a Cup) - Great Healthy Treat... . Made this for my birthday last Thursday! My sister and her daughter(my niece) made this recipe....It was Delish! Cake in a Cup...
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Tribute - [image: Vintage Memorial Day Card] Happy Memorial Day! With gratitude to those who gave so we can live in freedom.
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