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APRIL GIVEAWAY...We will be giving away this Microwave Heating Pillow. To enter: Simply "LIKE" our Blackberry Thyme FB <a href="http://www.facebook.com/blackberrythyme" target="_blank">fan page</a> AND SHARE giveaway on your Facebook! Winner will be randomly drawn on April 30, 2013. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-69035915932629028552012-12-27T12:28:00.000-05:002012-12-27T12:51:42.233-05:00#26 Random Acts of Kindness..why stop there<span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">In the weeks following the heartwrenching tragedy of Newto<span style="font-size: x-small;">wn <span style="font-size: x-small;">came the idea of #20 then #26 random acts of kindness.</span></span> We all j<span style="font-size: x-small;">umped on board<span style="font-size: x-small;"> buying coffees for 26 rand<span style="font-size: x-small;">om people or handing out gift<span style="font-size: x-small;"> cards in restaur<span style="font-size: x-small;">ants<span style="font-size: x-small;"> or grocery stores</span> I<span style="font-size: x-small;">t was our way of paying homage to those lives lost and at the time of year we all want the warmth of our families <span style="font-size: x-small;">close. Along with our generosity came anger and the whys and a nation divided again on how to fix things. Is it <span style="font-size: x-small;">gun <span style="font-size: x-small;">control<span style="font-size: x-small;"> we need to fix? Is it better mental health? Is it better school policy on bullying? Is it ce<span style="font-size: x-small;">nsorship on</span> video games? I don't know the answer to those <span style="font-size: x-small;">questions. I do <span style="font-size: x-small;">know that not having guns didn't stop Timothy McVe<span style="font-size: x-small;">igh...he used ferti<span style="font-size: x-small;">lizer to make a bomb to kill 168 people in O<span style="font-size: x-small;">klahoma City bu<span style="font-size: x-small;">t then maybe <span style="font-size: x-small;">if
Adam Lanza had not had easy access to an assault rifle this tragedy
could have been avoided. I don't know. Yes, we need better heath care in
this country <span style="font-size: x-small;">and <span style="font-size: x-small;">easier access to mental health but <span style="font-size: x-small;">you can lead a horse to water..but you can't make him d<span style="font-size: x-small;">rink...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>as much as I bel<span style="font-size: x-small;">ieve we need better health care I <span style="font-size: x-small;">don't know if that would help<span style="font-size: x-small;">ed.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Again, Yes! we ne<span style="font-size: x-small;">ed <span style="font-size: x-small;">better school polic<span style="font-size: x-small;">y on bull<span style="font-size: x-small;">ies! As a parent of a special needs child<span style="font-size: x-small;">, my child was <span style="font-size: x-small;">bullied and the admi<span style="font-size: x-small;">nistration didn't do much.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> It is one of the reasons I homeschool my children today. For me that is an e<span style="font-size: x-small;">asy fix..its not only the administration's responsibility to teach our children to respect an<span style="font-size: x-small;">d not hate and harm those who are different IT IS OUR RESPO<span style="font-size: x-small;">NSIBILITY AS A PARENT! Is it violent video games? Yes, we have alot of violence in our cul<span style="font-size: x-small;">ture now<span style="font-size: x-small;"> from tv to video <span style="font-size: x-small;">games, but would taking them away curb the</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Dylan Klebolds or James Holmes'. I don't know.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">What I do know is that we each have our own place and our own ability to make it a kinder <span style="font-size: x-small;">more loving world. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Show</span> </span></span>acceptance of those who are different<span style="font-size: x-small;"> not prejudice. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Offer a h<span style="font-size: x-small;">and <span style="font-size: x-small;">in fr<span style="font-size: x-small;">iendship. Don't stop at 26 acts of kind<span style="font-size: x-small;">ness show <span style="font-size: x-small;">thoughtfulness</span> 3<span style="font-size: x-small;">65 days a year. It <span style="font-size: x-small;">doesn't have to be monetary it can be as simple as holding the do<span style="font-size: x-small;">or open for someone even if we are in a hurry, offering to shar<span style="font-size: x-small;">e your umb<span style="font-size: x-small;">rella <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">in a rain st<span style="font-size: x-small;">orm <span style="font-size: x-small;">with</span> someone who forgot theirs,</span></span> an errand for the elderly<span style="font-size: x-small;"> or <span style="font-size: x-small;">sitting at the lunch table with unpo<span style="font-size: x-small;">pular kid who is eating alone.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Simply open y<span style="font-size: x-small;">our <span style="font-size: x-small;">heart.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-60135710759514166832012-12-11T19:23:00.000-05:002012-12-11T19:23:16.805-05:00Rice Microwave Heating PadsHeat therapy is a non-invasive therapy to soothe sore muscles in your back, head, neck, shoulder, elbow, stomach, menstrual, leg, knee and feet. Grain <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/blackberrythyme/1/1/260773//">Microwave Heating pads</a> are the perfect way to get your heat therapy. Rice heating pads can also be infused with herbal scents for aromatherapy and additional benefits. Lavender and Vanilla will soothe and calm, Rosemary Mint soothe sore muscles, help headaches, peppermint helps to ease headache and eucalyptus help clear sinuses. Microwave Heating Pads are a great way to replace the corded heat pad and messy water bottles. <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/blackberrythyme/1/1/260773//">Rice heating pads </a>are safer than electric heating pads because they lose their heat gradually, whereas electric heating pads can catch fire during use or cause a drop in blood pressure if used for too long. Rice bags can also be infused with herbal scents for aromatherapy.<br />
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Different grains can be used to fill the heating pad...rice, corn, dried beans cherry pits and some use flax seed. I prefer rice as the grains are small and conform better to your body. Flax seed is also a small grain but it is primarily linseed oil which can cause fire. I would only use Flax seed as a cold compress pack. Rice also absorbs moisture... as we all who have gotten our cell phone wet know too well.... To add moist heat to your therapy lightly spritz your heating pad with water.
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<a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/blackberrythyme/1/1/260773//" target="_blank">Heating Pads </a>are multipurpose and reusable. Use them to soothe sore muscles, warm your feet, heat them up and take them to bed as a replacement for an electric blanket, warm your pets bed...the uses are endless.
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Another great benefit of the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/blackberrythyme/1/1/260773//" target="_blank">heating pads</a> are they serve a dual purpose. You can also put them in the freezer in a ziploc bag and use them for minor bumps, bruises and sprains. Please always seek a doctor's advice for anything more than minor pain, sprains or bumps.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-62835731920821503992012-11-05T13:33:00.000-05:002012-11-05T13:34:45.450-05:00Artfire Link SpotlightWe were spot lighted in the Artfire Link!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-9813245435202551692012-10-03T13:04:00.000-04:002012-10-03T19:17:17.920-04:00ETSY Seller Protection...Who protects the seller from ETSY?I had my shop on ETSY since 2010, then two days ago I went to log in and my account had been deactivated! There were no warnings, no notices, no emails, no policy violations. My feedback was 100% positive with very happy customers. My account was in good standing...bills paid timely, no complaints of any kind.<br />
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ETSY was my main means of supporting my two children and I. Yes, I do have other shops on other venues, but most my effort went into promoting and making a business out of ETSY. I had 356 listings that I would have lost my pics, my descriptions , my tags, everything had I not had them listed elsewhere. I did lose the listing fee on all those also. They still owe me money from direct checkout, which I am sure I will never see. and if I had orders they won't get filled because I have no way to know what they were or who to send them to.<br />
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I emailed etsy support 10 times (they have NO customer support phone number ),tweeted numerous times and contacted 3 admin via their email to try and find out the reason why they closed my shop without notifying me of a reason why or that they were going to close it. My only response from ETSY as to why was a reply on twitter that they would get back to me as soon as possible. I am still waiting for them to tell me why! Where is ETSY customer service to its clients (the sellers). Had I treated one of my customers in this fashion I would expect to be shut down but it seems ok if ETSY treats the seller this way.<br />
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Getting no reply from ETSY and totally clueless as to why my account was closed..I posted on forums using my buyer account hoping to get some attention or information. Both threads were closed by admin and my buyer account was also deactivated. I can no longer purchase from etsy either.<br />
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So I am wondering how we protect ourselves from ETSY itself. I never needed protection from a buyer...only from ETSY dictatorship.<br />
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I am not the first person this has happened to nor will I be the last. http://www.auctioninsights.info/etsy-still-dropping-sellers.html <br />
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We are helping sponsor a giveaway...to have a chance to win our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/105790956/scented-jar-candle-pumpkin-spice-soy" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Soy Candle</a> along with soaps from <a href="http://shop.soapdelicatessen.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca's Soap Deli</a>, a pampered herbal steam from<a href="http://www.facebodyfeet.com/#!home/mainPage" target="_blank"> Face.Body.Feet</a> and two jelly jar air fresheners from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StillWaterCandles" target="_blank">Still Water Candles</a>. Simply click on this to enter<a href="http://www.soapdelinews.com/2012/09/the-bath-beauty-and-home-fragrance.html%20." target="_blank"> here </a> . Total prize value is $50 and you have until September 28, 2012 to enterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-18448858812389228402012-08-31T14:05:00.001-04:002012-08-31T16:15:40.266-04:00Handmade Laundry DetergentAs a stay at home single mom I try to find as many ways as possible to cut costs. We have all noticed how expensive laundry detergent has gotten....its outrageous!! So why not make your own at home that is inexpensive, easy to make with three basic ingredients you can find at your local grocery store, is just as effective as those expensive brands in both top loading and HE washers and you avoid chemicals.<br />
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As I said..its easy...3 basic ingredients.. <br />
1 cup Borax<br />
1 cup Washing soda<br />
1/3 - 1/2 shredded Bar of soap ( I use my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106118127/homemade-castile-soap-unscented-olive?ga_search_query=castile%2Bsoap" target="_blank">Castile Soap</a> as its unscented, all natural and vegan friendly, but you can use any natural soap). If you prefer scented you can always use a scented natural soap or add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.<br />
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Grate your soap - you can use a food grader or be lazy like me and use a food processor. Mix grated soap, borax and washing soda together. Store in a container with a lid in a dry area.<br />
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To Use: add 1 tablespoon to your wash. You can use 2 tablespoons for heavily soiled items.<br />
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This laundry detergent has low suds and is safe for HE washers. Suds are not what cleans your clothes... suds are produced by a chemical added to commercial soaps and laundry detergents. Another good side note is that the low suds and all natural detergent is safe for your septic tanks (the high suds and added chemicals of commercial brands can cause your lines to clog).<br />
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For a natural fabric softener... add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. I add a few drops of lavender EO when I do my linens..the vinegar scent disappears when clothes are dry and leaves behind the wonder smell of lavender.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-55598929513107826842012-08-27T21:25:00.001-04:002012-08-27T21:25:56.390-04:00Crochet Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out this Crochet Giveaway by Opps I Craft My Pants... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=456900334349513&set=a.207741385932077.53040.119971941375689&type=1&theaterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-6097019510736392512012-08-17T14:43:00.000-04:002012-08-17T14:43:25.411-04:00Baked Hamburger Stew<div>
There was a touch of fall in the air today and made me think.... its getting time for comfort foods. Soups are one of my favorite fall and winter comfort foods. Baked
Hamburger Stew is one of my faves. Its easy and quick to put together
and is loaded with wonderful veggies and flavor. This is great to make
ahead and freeze for a quick dinner or lunch.</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UW3zwHHCubI/UC6Qcy47lGI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/A0LGb1BsOVs/s1600/hamburger+stew.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UW3zwHHCubI/UC6Qcy47lGI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/A0LGb1BsOVs/s1600/hamburger+stew.JPG" /></a>Ingredients:</div>
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3 medium <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">potatoes</span>, peeled and diced</div>
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3 medium carrots, sliced</div>
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3/4 lb lean ground beef</div>
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1 can(14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">undrained</span></div>
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1/2 cup frozen peas</div>
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2 medium onions, sliced</div>
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2 tablespoons of butter</div>
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Salt and pepper to taste</div>
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In
a greased 13"x9" baking dish, layer potatoes and carrots. Crumble beef
over carrots. Layer withe the tomatoes, peas and onions. Dot with
butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake at 350
degree for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and potatoes are
tender.</div>
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Serve with homemade French Bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.</div>
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</ul><h3>Curator</h3>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-91061289896864456012009-07-13T13:03:00.015-04:002009-07-13T20:00:30.340-04:00In The Cage 4 Cancer<a href="http://inthecage4cancer.com/index.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Inthecage</span>4cancer</a> is a group of mixed martial artists/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cagefighters</span> who have made it their commitment to bring attention to children's cancer and somehow fight cancer from the cage, one fight at a time!<br /><div><div><div><br /><div>Chico Santiago is the brains, brawn, heart and soul behind <a href="http://inthecage4cancer.com/index.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">inthecage</span>4cancer</a>, but his beautiful son, Diego is the inspiration. Diego lost his <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">courageous</span> battle with a cancer known as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Wilms</span>' tumor three years ago. Diego was only 6 years old.<br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Slt8AUwPLgI/AAAAAAAAAew/JA8ToRSdqJo/s1600-h/chico+%26+diego.jpg"></a></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358012995897495714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 167px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Slt8boplkKI/AAAAAAAAAe4/pVR3IrJfA88/s400/chico+%26+diego.jpg" border="0" /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Wilms</span>' tumor is a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Also known as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">nephroblastoma</span>, it's the most common malignant tumor of the kidneys in children. The peak time of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Wilms</span>' tumor occurrence is at age 3, and it occurs only rarely after age 8. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Wilms</span>' tumor may arise in either or both kidneys.<br /><br /><p>In Chico's words "After a long 3 years of missing my son and sitting around feeling sorry for myself. I've decided to do something about it..." and boy did he ever! Chico gathered up a group of his mixed martial artist friends and they started fighting..... literally - to bring attention to children's cancer. Their plan is to take every opportunity to bring much needed attention to this terrible disease <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">thru</span> fighting and planting a seed of awareness in every crowd who goes to see us fight.</p><p>Not only do these men and women give and take beatings to bring awareness -they volunteer their time, energy and money by visiting children's hospitals to bring a smile to the face of a child who is ill, volunteer their time to Ronald McDonald Houses and donated money to families to help ease the cost of hotel fees, meal and even overdue utility bills. In my humble opinion , these fighters are heroes! This is the opinion of my 10 year old son "<a href="http://inthecage4cancer.com/index.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Inthecage</span>4cancer </a>is cool and they kick butt". Let's all try to help them "tap this illness out in kids"!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358025851410408882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SluIH7KtZbI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/dmdd-5gj34s/s400/fighters.jpg" border="0" /></p>The Fighters </div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-14686612932104685862009-05-01T20:02:00.004-04:002009-05-01T20:30:10.646-04:00May's Giveaway Beach Daisy Limited Edition Soy CandleMay has two holidays close to my heart: Mother's Day and Memorial Day! As most of you know, if you keep up with my blog - I lost my mom a few years ago to lung cancer (see post below) so Mother's Day is a bitter sweet holiday for me. Bitter sweet because I miss my mom terribly, but at the same time I am a mom with all the joy and love that comes with that.<br /><br />Memorial Day is a time to remember all our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">heroes</span> that have gone on before us and those who are still out there fighting this crazy war. It seems to me that as this phase of the war winds down and we don't hear about it in the headlines continually that we don't think of those still over there as often and the sacrifices they make on a daily basis for us to live free.<br /><br />So, I dedicate this giveaway to our moms and our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">heroes</span>. Thank you for all that you do for us.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331015900843799042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SfuSt4XA8gI/AAAAAAAAAVo/RK3sXD_q-vw/s320/704.JPG" /><br />To enter to win this cute Beach Daisy Limited Edition Soy Candle -simply leave me a comment about your mom telling me what you love most about them and say a special thank you to all our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">heroes</span> (or the one special to your heart).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-69896293780202159012009-04-12T08:19:00.005-04:002009-05-01T20:01:53.641-04:00Sweet Pea Candle & Soap GiveawayThanks to everyone for entering the contest. I so enjoyed reading them all. The winner of this contest is Nickolay!! Congratulations Jason !!<br /><br />Spring is my favorite time of the year. For me its a sign of renewal and new beginning. So, in honor of Spring I am giving away a Sweet Pea & Rhubarb Shea & Mango Homemade Soap bar and matching 4 oz Soy Candle in Travel Tin.<br /><div></div><br /><div>To enter simply tell me in the comment section what your favorite thing about spring is. For an additional entry follow me on my blog. If your already a follower, just leave me a note and I'll add your name to the hat a second time. Don't forget to leave me contact info in case you win. Contest ends April 30.</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323780317806376674" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SeHd_hEQtuI/AAAAAAAAAVg/OvKqjTSgxcE/s320/066.JPG" /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-50077467209162349792009-04-08T22:38:00.003-04:002012-05-30T17:03:02.424-04:00I Just Adopted...<div>
<br /><div>No, I didn't adopt another child nor another pet... I adopted Darrel, a 31 year old, 6'3" 200 lb full grown man. Not just any man, mind you, Darrel is a soldier- on his second tour in Iraq. </div><br />
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<br /><div>I "met" him through a wonderful organization called <a href="http://soldiersangels.org/">Soldier's Angels</a>.<br /></div><br />
<br /><div><a href="http://soldiersangels.org/">Soldier's Angels </a>is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization founded by the mother of two American soldiers. They have over 30 different teams supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. You can get involved in so many different ways. You can do as we have done and adopt a soldier, or baked homemade treats for Angels Bakers, Blankets for Comfort & Gratitude for our wounded men & women, Hero packs (care packages), K-9 support, Memorial Portraits or so many more wonderful ways to help our men & women in uniform (and their families) feel supported and loved.</div><br /><br />
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<br /><div><em>May no soldier go unloved.</em></div><br /><br />
<br /><div><em>May no soldier walk alone. </em></div><br /><br />
<br /><div><em>May no soldier be forgotten, </em></div><br /><br />
<br /><div><em>Until they all come home<br />Patti Patton-Bader</em></div><br /><br />
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<br /><div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-83108218174237983662009-04-07T18:25:00.007-04:002009-04-07T20:35:24.354-04:00Spirit Jump<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Sdvsauu8GPI/AAAAAAAAAU4/7YhKSy2-eeA/s1600-h/Mom+%26+Pop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322107328634034418" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Sdvsauu8GPI/AAAAAAAAAU4/7YhKSy2-eeA/s200/Mom+%26+Pop.jpg" border="0" /></a> CANCER is such an ugly, scary, heartbreaking word. One you hope will never touch your life but, inevitably ,will is some shape or form. It touched my life three years ago when my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. Unfortunately, my mom lost her battle with this horrible disease in October of 2007. I wish I had known about Spirit Jump when my mom was fighting the fight of her life-it would have made her day to receive some small gift or card. Because of and for my mom I am now a proud Spirit Jumper. In loving memory to my mom, June Ownby. I miss you more than words could ever say.<br /><br /><br />What is Spirit Jump?<a href="http://www.spiritjump.blogspot.com/"> Spirit Jump </a>is a project that directly connects the gift giver with a person battling cancer. When someone you love is fighting cancer or some other terrible disease you always wonder what will help make their days a little brighter. It could be any little thing - a card, a phone call to say I'm thinking about you or a small gift. If you would like to help brighten someone's day (and your own) <a href="http://www.spiritjump.blogspot.com/">Spirit Jump</a> will match you with someone who needs to have their spirit lifted.<br /><br />Today, I am sending an Easter spirit jump package to two little girls who are suffering from Duchens Muscular Dystrophy and their mom. If you would like to read more about them and Spirit Jump check out their blog <a href="http://www.spiritjump.blogspot.com/">http://www.spiritjump.blogspot.com/</a> . For each little girl ,I am sending an Easter basket with an easter egg soap, bath fizzy and lip balm and for mom I'm sending a daisy soap, candle and a lip balm. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SdvwuWzEaeI/AAAAAAAAAVA/tchYDzhWoL4/s1600-h/030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322112063852800482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SdvwuWzEaeI/AAAAAAAAAVA/tchYDzhWoL4/s200/030.JPG" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322112363408013266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Sdvw_yumN9I/AAAAAAAAAVI/kE_U3PwH7pk/s200/006.JPG" border="0" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-82498881601348777262009-03-09T21:09:00.020-04:002009-03-09T22:56:36.972-04:00Backyard Veggie GardenWe had a busy weekend in the veggie garden. We made 3 more raised bed. The beds are 4x4 and made with untreated lumber. We planted one with a variety of lettuce (head lettuce, romaine mix & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">butterhead</span> mix)and spinach, one with broccoli and one with carrots and radishes. We also planted older raised beds of cabbage, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">brussel</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sprouts</span> and we planted 3 rows of potatoes.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXH6cw2usI/AAAAAAAAAT8/b9Zme88lA5Y/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311371142520814274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXH6cw2usI/AAAAAAAAAT8/b9Zme88lA5Y/s200/034.JPG" border="0" /></a> Head lettuce in corners, Romaine Mix & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Butterhead</span> between head lettuce and spinach in center.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbW-eCIOE6I/AAAAAAAAAS8/v_sycFTZpNw/s1600-h/033.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311360758730068898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbW-eCIOE6I/AAAAAAAAAS8/v_sycFTZpNw/s200/033.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Broccoli in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">squarefoot bed </span>. Plants should be one per square, but I had a few extra plant so a few are planted two per square. </div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXDoIE1taI/AAAAAAAAATM/i2S84D70pW0/s1600-h/031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311366429683332514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXDoIE1taI/AAAAAAAAATM/i2S84D70pW0/s200/031.JPG" border="0" /></a>This bed is seeded with alternating rows of carrots and radishes. My plan is that the radishes will be gone and give more room for the carrots to grow.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXLEcvHQqI/AAAAAAAAAUM/GR0By0E2AnQ/s1600-h/035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311374612847084194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXLEcvHQqI/AAAAAAAAAUM/GR0By0E2AnQ/s200/035.JPG" border="0" /></a>Cabbage planted in one of my existing raised squarefoot bed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXD2P8owMI/AAAAAAAAATU/O7EUYEToUU8/s1600-h/035.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXLjGWKdgI/AAAAAAAAAUU/x0kxfvDw_Ps/s1600-h/032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311375139412801026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 173px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXLjGWKdgI/AAAAAAAAAUU/x0kxfvDw_Ps/s200/032.JPG" border="0" /></a>I planted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Brussel</span> sprouts in this bed. This is my first time growing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">brussel</span> sprouts, so we'll see how well they do.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div>Oh, look the peas are finally sprouting!! I was about to give up on them.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXEvjsWrHI/AAAAAAAAATk/jFpuuyLRA9U/s1600-h/036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311367656867540082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXEvjsWrHI/AAAAAAAAATk/jFpuuyLRA9U/s200/036.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Our container potato experiment</strong>: We had extra seed potatoes when we finished planting the rows and decided to try an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">experiment</span> by trying to grow potatoes in flower pots to see what happens. I planted two containers each with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">kennebec</span>, red p<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ontiac</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">yukon</span> gold.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXOO_yO2DI/AAAAAAAAAUk/Azj3Qann_X8/s1600-h/045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311378092588980274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXOO_yO2DI/AAAAAAAAAUk/Azj3Qann_X8/s200/045.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311378538262576626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbXOo8DGPfI/AAAAAAAAAUs/Woo0QQIMysw/s200/046.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SbW-eCIOE6I/AAAAAAAAAS8/v_sycFTZpNw/s1600-h/033.JPG"></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-14012228271392516982009-02-27T22:22:00.008-05:002009-02-27T22:51:56.638-05:00Signs of Spring<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Saiz_L4tZ8I/AAAAAAAAASs/seFp5LLeFWU/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307690058959906754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/Saiz_L4tZ8I/AAAAAAAAASs/seFp5LLeFWU/s200/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Ahh Spring. My favorite time of the year. The days are getting warmer, the grass greener , flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are starting to bud.</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaivRjJOwxI/AAAAAAAAASM/IX_DD5EfX7g/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307684876882723602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaivRjJOwxI/AAAAAAAAASM/IX_DD5EfX7g/s200/009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Oh and its time to start thinking about getting the garden ready for planting. Some of my seedlings are starting to sprout. Here is some of my tomato seedlings peeking out...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307685770384980098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaiwFjsxOII/AAAAAAAAASU/giYlSTo49dk/s200/011.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><div></div>and my cucumber seedling have gotten large enough to transplant into a larger container.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307686320650290178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaiwllmPhAI/AAAAAAAAASc/aHhg1L36xD0/s200/010.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div>It was so nice yesterday that me, the kids and Pop planted some onions in one of my raised beds. We planted Sweet Georgia sets(on the right)that I'm hoping will make larger bulbs to store and use over the winter and some white onions (on the left) to use as green onions (scallions).<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaiyUgIZv8I/AAAAAAAAASk/_1TNFnLZ3rA/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307688226148433858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaiyUgIZv8I/AAAAAAAAASk/_1TNFnLZ3rA/s200/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I'm hoping to keep a blogging journal of our backyard garden and it progress and all the yummy veggies that we (hopefully) will get to harvest, eat and preserve.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-91601187957972788642009-02-25T09:29:00.012-05:002009-03-13T22:58:58.041-04:00New Featured Artist and GiveawayAND THE WINNER IS: Rosemary. Congratulations.<br /><br />Laurel from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6149195">Ellemardesigns </a>is our new featured artist. Laurel is generously giving away this simple yet striking year-round Mountains & Pines Ornament . This ornament was hand-decorated on a hollow ceramic circle that is 3" wide and 1 1/8" thick, then fired to cone 06. It is quite light weight. The front of the ornament features a mountain landscape with trees in the foreground, while the back of the ornament is glazed in glossy dark brick red. It is totally one of a kind, and would make a great gift for yourself or someone special in your life.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21172949"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306747483245740130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaVauDuPgGI/AAAAAAAAAR0/qggX5qX95vE/s320/ornament.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Laurel has been creating art for most of her life and enjoys creating intricate freehand black and white glaze patterns on ceramics, as well as more naturalistic designs.Like this great expresso cup and saucer.<br /><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaVYlB6EgZI/AAAAAAAAARs/K8oexG_LTeE/s1600-h/expresso+cup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306745129116402066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaVYlB6EgZI/AAAAAAAAARs/K8oexG_LTeE/s200/expresso+cup.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>I recently had a chance to "talk" with Laurel via email and ask her a few questions about her inspirations, work and being a WAHM, homeschooling mom.....<br /><br /><strong>What inspired you to begin creating your ornaments?</strong>The ornaments are a fairly recent endeavor for me – as of last November, actually, when I saw some in my local ceramics studio and wanted to try doing them. Certain shapes are a real pleasure to work with, and give me a variety of small “canvases” to be creative on. I've only been seriously working at my art for the past two years or so, although I've always enjoyed drawing and painting. The drawings came first (my college notebooks are full of the abstract stuff in the margins – it's a good thing I can listen and draw at the same time!). I started decorating ceramics about a year ago, and was hooked. Here is one of her stunning drawings...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaVccLqdceI/AAAAAAAAAR8/GOewboY0BKY/s1600-h/drawing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306749375162970594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SaVccLqdceI/AAAAAAAAAR8/GOewboY0BKY/s200/drawing.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6149195"><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>What inspires you?</strong>The natural world, with its patterns of symmetry and texture, inspires me more than anything. But I like to see and learn from all kinds of visual art. My work has echoes of some Native American design (like Acoma Pueblo pottery, which I greatly admire but would never try to copy), and I love textiles and ceramics. Finally, my Christian faith inspires me to share the Gospel through my life and art.<br /><br /><strong>Why do you homeschool?</strong> And what lead you to that decision?Oh, that's hard! It's been a tough year, I can't give a pat answer. I home school mostly because it's the best environment for my kids to learn and grow. I started home schooling after our son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (usually called a mild form of autism) in an Early Kindergarten program. He had some sensory issues that made being physically in a school very trying for him, and we realized that teaching him at home would relieve many of his difficulties. Socially, home schooling allows him to learn with and from a wide range of kids and adults, in many situations. It also allows our kids to explore their own interests through school activities – unit studies have been very useful to us.<br /><br /><strong>How do you balance running a home-based business and homeschooling your children?</strong>My Etsy shop is very new (opened just last October), so this is a learning process for all of us. Since I haven't had a large number of sales, I'm not spending a lot of time away from schooling. I work on my art projects mostly in the evenings, after the kids are in bed, and I do the administrative/networking/chatty Etsy stuff on a catch-as-catch-can basis during the day.<br /><br /><strong>What has been you biggest handmade "oops"?</strong>Probably just the learning curve of decorating on ceramics, using different techniques. I have quite a few “seconds” at home because I only want to put my best work up for sale. I have high standards for what I sell, and if it's not something I would buy myself, I won't sell it to anyone else. So, I have NOT made a profit on my shop - yet.<br /><br /><strong>How do you spend your time when you are not creating?</strong>Besides taking care of my husband and kids, I'm an avid gardener, a total bookworm, and a history nerd. If I had cable, I'd be sure to have the History Channel on every evening while doing my art. Before staying home with my kids, I was a Special Education teacher. We are in the process of moving since my husband recently started a new job in another part of our state, so life is a bit unsettled now, to say the least.<br /><br />To enter the giveaway simply visit Ellemardesigns shop, comeback here and tell us in the comments what your favorite item in her shop is (please don't forget to leave contact info). This contest ends on March 12.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-4154809855654459122009-02-09T11:57:00.008-05:002009-02-09T23:19:20.345-05:00Featured Artist & GiveawayI recently met Donna ,a WAHM homeschooling mom through our ETSY She team (a group of homeschooling mom's that own home-based business on etsy.com). Donna has two wonderful shops <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6823592">CellChic</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6748995&ga_search_query=huebsch&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Huebsch Designs </a>and she is generously sponsoring this week's giveaway of a beautiful Cell Phone Charm similar to the one seen below. Donna will let the winner choose which charm they prefer from her CellChic Shop(9.99 value).<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300852536208913826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SZBpS-t19aI/AAAAAAAAARc/qC8S7b2S4k4/s400/cell+charm.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p><p>I've had the pleasure of talking with Donna via email and got to ask her some question on running a homebased business and homeschooling...</p><p><strong>What inspired you to begin creating cell charms and open your homebased business?</strong> I've always loved crafting of all sorts. I started beading about 5 years ago, and it really stuck! I made and gave away all the bracelets, earrings, necklaces and jeans jewelry that I could, and then I discovered the little straps for making cell charms...I was hooked! I made and gave them away until everyone I knew had one of my charms. I was interested in selling my crafts, but knew that weekend craft shows didn't mesh with our lifestyle. I placed my items in several boutiques, but having to sell them at wholesale prices made it difficult to make a decent profit.A few weeks ago, I discovered Etsy and thought I had died and gone to heaven! It was exactly the venue I wanted. It's like having your items in a 24/7 craft show with the entire world as potential customers, and you never have to leave your house!</p><p><strong>What inspires you?</strong> Almost anything - I'll see something where the colors catch my eye, and think about how I can use that in a piece of jewelry or a decorative accessory. For example, I was making a pumpkin pie yesterday, and when I had dumped the sugar, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl, I thought, "Ooo-o-oh! Nice colors. That would look great in a cell phone charm." Check my shop - I'll be adding a charm called "Sugar and Spice" soon :o)</p><p><strong>Why do you homeschool?</strong> <strong>and what lead you to that decision?</strong> We homeschool because we feel it offers the best educational oppotunities for our very bright child. I guess what led us to that decision was the experience of having our child in public school for grades K-5, and realizing that we wanted something different.</p><p><strong>How do you balance running a home-based business and homeschooling your children?</strong> With our eclectic style of homeschooling, it all kind of blends together actually. Starting the home-based business is giving lots of opportunities for practical, real-life educational experiences. </p><p><strong>What has been you biggest handmade "oops"?</strong> There are probably lots! The first to come to mind is when I decided I just HAD to try working with PMC (precious metal clay). I made one attempt at a pair of earrings -- the clay dried way too quickly as I tried to work with it. I finally fired the pieces in my little "hot pot", and then promptly broke one of the earrings in half as I tried to finish them. Before I could try a second project, I broke the lid to my hot pot, so I have shelved my interest in PMC for awhile!</p><p><strong>How do you spend your time when you are not creating?</strong> We love to camp, so every now and then we pack up the people, the 3 dogs, the cat and the Abyssinian guinea pig and head off to the wild blue yonder.</p><p>To enter the giveaway simply visit both of Donna's shops <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6823592">CellChic</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6748995&ga_search_query=huebsch&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Huebsch Designs </a>and tell us in the comments section what your favorite items from her shops are. Giveway ends February 23.2009. </p><p></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-8595882146515857882009-02-07T13:46:00.005-05:002012-08-17T14:36:47.033-04:00Baked Hamburger Stew<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SY3alSiBEkI/AAAAAAAAARU/IPU_Qrq01dI/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300132670649471554" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SY3alSiBEkI/AAAAAAAAARU/IPU_Qrq01dI/s320/012.JPG" style="float: right; height: 214px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-56241085161124802202009-02-05T18:23:00.002-05:002009-02-05T18:26:36.150-05:00AND THE WINNER IS......New York Memos!!! Congratulations on winning BatCat Jewelry's Pink Stacked Earrings!! My daughter, Sarah chose you name out of the hat.I will ship them as soon as I get your shipping information.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who entered the contest! Keep checking I will be having another giveaway soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854290062033590132.post-35549397266781715532009-01-24T22:55:00.009-05:002009-01-24T23:28:13.731-05:00Brownie Layered Dessert<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvjpGY1c8I/AAAAAAAAAQk/zX6Xjp9eDkw/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295076082133070786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvjpGY1c8I/AAAAAAAAAQk/zX6Xjp9eDkw/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I found this wonderful dessert in a Taste of Home Magazine and just had to make it. Brownie Layered Dessert is a yummy brownie layered with cream cheese and chocolate pudding.<br /></div><br /><div>Ingredients: 2 boxes brownie mix </div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvp2w7apZI/AAAAAAAAARM/nAfEjaH7qDA/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295082913960469906" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvp2w7apZI/AAAAAAAAARM/nAfEjaH7qDA/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Filling: 2 packages cream cheese</div><div>(one 8 oz and 1 3 ounce), softened</div><div>2 cups confectioner's sugar</div><div>2 cups whipped topping<br /></div><div>Topping: 2 cups cold milk</div><div>1 package (3.9) instant</div><div>chocolate pudding mix</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Make brownies per the box directions. Pour into a 13x9 inch baking pan and bake per box directions 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvnAiJyPII/AAAAAAAAAQ0/iew2xINjmgY/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295079783258012802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvnAiJyPII/AAAAAAAAAQ0/iew2xINjmgY/s320/017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping: spread over brownies. </div><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvnbf64rGI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/unvyy3k1sug/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295080246515117154" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvnbf64rGI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/unvyy3k1sug/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until served.</p><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvoZL0PMbI/AAAAAAAAARE/fwV52bqWDYE/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295081306270413234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9RILESvE3G0/SXvoZL0PMbI/AAAAAAAAARE/fwV52bqWDYE/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p>Cut into squares, garnish with whipped topping and nuts , if desired. ( my kids won't eat it if nuts are in it, but walnuts would be a great addition.</p><p>This would make a great make-ahead dessert to take to family or church gatherings or office potlucks. </p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712355865913406975noreply@blogger.com10