Today’s the day!!! Drum roll please….(thanks to a randomly generated number) the winner of Bend The Rules Sewing is….
Kara from Miller Moments!
Here is the comment she left: “I’ve been sewing a lot more lately – I’d love to win this book!”
I’m so happy for you Kara!
I’ve had so much fun sharing this with my kids. I still remember seeing it when I was their age! Enjoy!
I’m sure you have been seeing the same flabby to fit belly ads that I have. In moments of weakness and desperation I’m sure we all give those ads a second look. But, honestly, do you want to be locked into buying expensive “miracle fat burners” all your life? Not me! I’ve got to use my grocery money to buy food for my family, not “quick fixes”.
So, am I doomed to be fluffy forever? Nope. Welcome to weight loss in real life!
One of the best blogs I’ve found on loosing weight while still eating nourishing food is Kelly The Kitchen Kop. Here are a few of my favorite articles:
I’ve also been reading quite a few blogs about nutrition and I’ve been learning so much. I thought I’d tell you about some of the gals that have been a real encouragement to me as I’m working hard to nourish my family.
Christa Taylor - White Coat Dress
Cute and modest. To most women those words go together like mustard and watermelon! But Christa Taylor has proven that your curves can be covered and you still look great!
Christa Taylor - Swingy Tunic
Christa Taylor has designed fashion forward clothing that is still modest and affordable. Not only are you supporting a woman in business, but 5% of your purchase rescues and shelters widows and orphans in Cambodia. Now that’s something I can get excited about!
Christa Taylor - Babydoll Jacket
I’ve written about this before, but I’ve gotten so many great things I didn’t want you all to miss out!
Homeschool Freebie Of The Day is so easy to use:
These wonderful resources would be awesome for homeschoolers, but would also work well for any parent wanting to enrich their child’s education.
Having FREE quality material to help me homeschool my kids…that works for me!
Have you noticed that whenever you get together with a friend that all your stress seems to vanish? I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about visiting with a girlfriend that brightens my day!
I am married to the sweetest guy in the world, but it’s unfair to expect him to meet all my emotional needs. When you talk to your husband or boyfriend about something going wrong in your life, they usually think you want them to fix it. But, all you really want is some understanding or just some one to listen to you as you think out loud!
Most guys would freak out if we talked to them the same way we do our girlfriends. You know how we are: never taking a breath, jumping from one subject to the next in a nanosecond, and taking care of the kids– all at the same time!
I just want to encourage you to spend time with your girlfriends. Get out of the house if you can, but even a phone call or email would be great!
Remember that by nurturing your friendships you are also nurturing yourself.
(By Laryssa Herbert – As published on Blissfully Domestic)
Wow, here I am, at my 100th post! To celebrate I thought we should have a giveaway. Every party needs gifts, right?! Want to see what you could win?
(If you don’t win Bend The Rules Sewing is available at Amazon and other bookstores.)It seems that everyone is in a party mood! Bloggy Giveaways.com is having a giveaway party as well. Drop by and see the goodies that other gals are giving away.
(I’ll announce the winner on Saturday the 31st and I’ll be glad to ship anywhere in the US.)
I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of my faithful readers. I’m so amazed at how sweet and encouraging you all have been. Thank you for taking the time to read about what’s on my heart! You all are wonderful gals and I’m so blessed to have a glimpse into your lives. I’m looking forward to the rest of 2009 and I’m excited about sharing it with you!
This is one of those stories that could make you laugh so hard you cry…thanks Sarah for sending it my way. Enjoy!
ONLY A MOTHER WOULD KNOW…..
“One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me.
I was maybe 2 1/2 years old. Someone had given me a little ‘tea set’ as
a gift and it was one of my favorite toys.
Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when I
brought Daddy a little cup of ‘tea’, which was just water. After several
cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, my Mom came home.
My Dad made her wait in the living room to watch me bring him a cup of
tea, because it was ‘just the cutest thing!’ My Mom waited, and sure
enough, here I come down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and she
watches him drink it up.
Then she says, (as only a mother would know.. 
‘Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get
water is the toilet?”
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”
Genesis 8:22
