Book of Virtues

I was so fortunate to purchase one year at a library book sale, Book of Virtues, for a whole whopping.50. We have the children version , too.  I stumbled across on one of my yahoo groups this wonderful treasure here. Some gifted and dedicated homeschool mommy put together a  unit study [...]

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Campbell and me….

My sweet little niece, Campbell Reese.  Isn’t she beautiful???
She’s clapping!  LOL!

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Reminising with the best of the 80’s

Some of my favorites…..Turn it up!!!!

If this doesn’t make you smile, then your own your on.

Check out how beautiful Bonnie’s hair is.  How I wish that hair would come back in style.  LOL!  Her mini skirt is stylin’ too.

This song is so so cool!
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You Overcame…

Things don’t always go my way. Unfortunately! Because I do know what is best for my life, right! LOL! I often forget that I have an amazing God that knows just what is the perfect scenario for my family. He loves me and is capable of making the right decisions for [...]

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WFMW ~ how to hem a pair of pants

I bought a pair of pants this past weekend that were too long for me. Honestly, I have never had this problem before. So I took it upon my determined, frugal minded self to hem them myself. They came out superb. I used this video step by step. [...]

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Christmas Give-away

I love give-a-ways.  I especially love creating them for the unknown.  I made these little goodies this week.  I have grown over the past months to adore dish cloths and towels that don’t end up on the ground every time one of my darling children or dh happens to walk through the kitchen.  Do I [...]

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Word-Filled Wednesday ~ Marriages…

Marriages ending in divorce are on the rise.  This includes Christian marriages as well.  I have been praying for marriages in general.  Please read my post from yesterday here.
I just found this wonderful meme.  I look forward to participating in Word-filled Wednesdays each week.

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Finally, I did it!

I have been wanting to donate my hair to Locks of Love for months now.  Finally, I departed with my hair this past Friday.  I will be letting it grow again, however.

I had my dh straighten my hair to add any extra length possible.  So, that’s why my hair looks so uneven and unhealthy.  At [...]

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I finally finished….

Each year I am going to make a Christmas afghan for our family.  I specifically learned to crochet for this traditional.  Here is my first Christmas afghan….

I used this free pattern here for the granny square.  Also, I used this method to join the squares.

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My favorite things

This weeks assignment is going to be heavenly for me.  I love to read about what works for others.  I adore finding  free things, such as forms, organizing tips, crochet/sewing patterns, or anything that will better equip me for my God giving privilege of being a helpmeet and mommy to my 5 beautiful blessings.
So, here [...]

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