Thursday, April 14, 2011
Spring Fever
We got back from vacation and spring fever hit with a vengeance! One of my bigger projects has been repainting and redecorating our family room. Here is a sneak peek. I am still looking for an upholstered chair, but so far not much luck with what I want.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Give Thanks . . . . With a Grateful Heart
123. A day shopping with a friend ~ lunch ~ prayer ~ conversation
124. A warm day today . . . . maybe 80?? Yes!!!
125. Deer and turkeys on the front lawn ~ always marvel at God's creation
126. New paint and a bright new living room
127. Friends and family who call when they need to be lifted up in prayer ~ and will do the same for you
128. Some relief from my sciatica
129. Good sleep
130. Maria's cochlear implant surgery went well, now praying for her gallbladder complications
131. My morning coffee today (and everyday) tastes so good
132. A word from Steve yesterday and a good reminder. We are here for God's business. Be sure people see Him in you. He will always give you what you need, to do what He wants you to do.
133. A patient husband
134. The kids so excited about a new puppy ~ and hubby enjoying it just as much
135. After seeing a loved one struggle, and encouraging her, the reminder that we aren't meant to be supermoms and have to be honest when we can't "do it all"
136. A quiet Sunday spent home after church. Nowhere to be, nothing to distract.
137. The excitement of my daughter planning her birthday party
138. Remembering the following song, and really listening to the words and taking them to heart . . . . and sharing it with someone who is struggling, and both rejoicing . . .
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Song For A Sunday
I woke up to find these deer on my front lawn this morning. It reminded me of a song that we would often sing in church years ago.
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after you
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you
You're my friend and you are my brother
Even though you are a king
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after you
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you
You're my friend and you are my brother
Even though you are a king
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Coupon Chief ~ Where Saving Money is Easy!
Today I am reviewing a wonderful site that I've discovered ~ "Coupon Chief". (http://www.couponchief.com/).
I am fairly new to couponing, but I found this site extremely easy to navigate and full of amazing deals. It is set up in a very user~friendly way and I was amazed at the coupons they have available. I loved the fact that you can search by category. I think people new to couponing don't realize the deals that you can get on such a wide range of items, and you can find any category on this one, simple site! There are literally thousands of coupon codes on the site! It's very convenient and easy to use, and all on one site from the comfort of your home.
I was so excited to find a coupon for Lowe's on their main page, for 10 percent off! We are working on spring home improvement projects, and this was perfect. They even have a category for "Home Decor" that I am finding useful in my redecorating!
I also found a great coupon for Joann's Fabrics for 50% off any regular priced item. This is useful in purchasing fabric for new drapes for my project.
Be sure to watch out for the expiration dates on each coupon, as I found that a few of them had expired already. Compared to other similar sites, their coupon codes tend to be more updated, but you still need to watch the dates.
Another great feature of the site, is the ability to upload coupons that you have found on-line. It's called their "Pays-2-Share" program, and you can be compensated each time a coupon is used. It is a free service offered, and is a great feature that makes their site different from most other coupon sites.
I think Coupon Chief is a site that anyone would find useful, especially during these economic times when saving money is extra important for our families. I hope you agree!
Be sure to check them out on Twitter and Facebook as well!
**Disclosure–I was offered compensation to share Coupon Chief with you. I was not told what to say and gave an unbiased review of their site. And yes, I will be using it myself when shop online. It is now in my "favorites"!**
I am fairly new to couponing, but I found this site extremely easy to navigate and full of amazing deals. It is set up in a very user~friendly way and I was amazed at the coupons they have available. I loved the fact that you can search by category. I think people new to couponing don't realize the deals that you can get on such a wide range of items, and you can find any category on this one, simple site! There are literally thousands of coupon codes on the site! It's very convenient and easy to use, and all on one site from the comfort of your home.
I was so excited to find a coupon for Lowe's on their main page, for 10 percent off! We are working on spring home improvement projects, and this was perfect. They even have a category for "Home Decor" that I am finding useful in my redecorating!
I also found a great coupon for Joann's Fabrics for 50% off any regular priced item. This is useful in purchasing fabric for new drapes for my project.
Be sure to watch out for the expiration dates on each coupon, as I found that a few of them had expired already. Compared to other similar sites, their coupon codes tend to be more updated, but you still need to watch the dates.
Another great feature of the site, is the ability to upload coupons that you have found on-line. It's called their "Pays-2-Share" program, and you can be compensated each time a coupon is used. It is a free service offered, and is a great feature that makes their site different from most other coupon sites.
I think Coupon Chief is a site that anyone would find useful, especially during these economic times when saving money is extra important for our families. I hope you agree!
Be sure to check them out on Twitter and Facebook as well!
**Disclosure–I was offered compensation to share Coupon Chief with you. I was not told what to say and gave an unbiased review of their site. And yes, I will be using it myself when shop online. It is now in my "favorites"!**
Monday, April 4, 2011
Give Thanks . . . . With a Grateful Heart
112. A wonderful, sunny, relaxing vacation
113. Safety while doing so much driving for three weeks
114. Fresh paint
115. New canisters for my pantry ~ trying to do spring cleaning:)
116. The snow has melted ~ again!
117. The phone ringing for jobs for hubby and I
118. The bluebirds are back at our feeders
119. A clean bill of health for a friend
120. Routine:) Can be a good thing sometimes! After a long vacation, routine feels good.
121. The cross ~ the sacrifice ~ thinking on this
122. Been listening to this song a lot lately and the lyrics are amazing, and something sometiems hard to comprehend! "I am the thorn in Your crown ~ But You love me anyway ~ I am the sweat from Your brow ~ But You love me anyway ~ I am the nail in Your wrist ~ But You love me anyway ~ I am Judas’ kiss ~ But You love me anyway."
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Song for a Sunday
The question was raised
As my conscience fell
A silly, little lie
It didn’t mean much
But it lingers still
In the corners of my mind
Still you call me to walk
On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future’s so far
My heart is so frail
I think I’d rather stay inside
(Chorus)
But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
How You love me
It took more than my strength
To simply be still
To seek but never find
All the reasons we change
The reasons I doubt
And why do loved ones have to die?
Chorus
I am the thorn in Your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas’ kiss
But You love me anyway
See now, I am the man that called out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then, I turned away with this smile on my face
With this sin in my heart tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life
Chorus
You love me, You love me
You love me, You love me
How You love me
How You love me
How You love me
As my conscience fell
A silly, little lie
It didn’t mean much
But it lingers still
In the corners of my mind
Still you call me to walk
On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future’s so far
My heart is so frail
I think I’d rather stay inside
(Chorus)
But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
How You love me
It took more than my strength
To simply be still
To seek but never find
All the reasons we change
The reasons I doubt
And why do loved ones have to die?
Chorus
I am the thorn in Your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas’ kiss
But You love me anyway
See now, I am the man that called out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then, I turned away with this smile on my face
With this sin in my heart tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life
Chorus
You love me, You love me
You love me, You love me
How You love me
How You love me
How You love me
Friday, April 1, 2011
April Fool?
Hard to believe that just a few short days away, this was our view!
Not the best picture . . . windswept, sun in our eyes . . . but oh I am in my glory. Loving the sun, the sand, the surf ~ even the breeze tangling my hair. The quiet, the peace ~ Being with my hubby and the kids, loved every second of it.
And I'm sitting here today, looking out the window at this . . . . .
Feels like an April Fool's Joke to me! I will choose to thank Him ~ for our time away, and for this day! He created the day, and He allowed us to be here today. In ALL things, give thanks.
Not the best picture . . . windswept, sun in our eyes . . . but oh I am in my glory. Loving the sun, the sand, the surf ~ even the breeze tangling my hair. The quiet, the peace ~ Being with my hubby and the kids, loved every second of it.
And I'm sitting here today, looking out the window at this . . . . .
Feels like an April Fool's Joke to me! I will choose to thank Him ~ for our time away, and for this day! He created the day, and He allowed us to be here today. In ALL things, give thanks.
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