From the monthly archives:

November 2011

Happy Veterans Day!

November 11, 2011

I’m proud to be an American. I’m proud of and so thankful for our armed forces. Those who have gone before and those who are still fighting.  They are my heroes. They deserve honor. via Today, on this crisp late-Fall morning, we are headed to a Veterans Day parade and ceremony. It is an honor [...]

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10 Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

November 10, 2011

One of my favorite things about Christmas is gift wrapping. I realize that it’s the most dreaded task by some, but I get so much joy out of making pretty gifts. If wrapping gifts and tying real bows intimidates you,check out my gift wrapping and bow tying tutorials! I found some great gift wrapping ideas [...]

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Christmas Thrift Store Finds!

November 9, 2011

Okay, I admit, I’m ready to decorate for Christmas. The Fall decorations {vintage mantel & front porch decor} have been out for two months and I’m kind of ready for a change. At the same time, I don’t want to skip over Thanksgiving, but I *think* I’m going to start Christmas crafting in the next [...]

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Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

November 8, 2011

I’m pretty much over the moon to share my pumpkin gingerbread trifle recipe with you today. I recently found a gingerbread cake recipe which was the springboard for this delicious dessert! I’m already planning to make it again for Thanksgiving…twice…for both sides of the family! Ha! Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle 1 gingerbread cake, prepared {I used [...]

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Make A Pine Cone Bird Feeder

November 7, 2011

Hey y’all!  I hope you had a great weekend!  Ridley and I had so much fun on Saturday afternoon making pine cone bird feeders.  I remember making these when I was in elementary school and since Thanksgiving is coming, I thought it would be fun to “give” to the birds. This pine cone bird feeder [...]

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No Fear, But Power & Love

November 6, 2011

I, frequently, struggle with the temptation to be filled with fear about many different things. This precious verse has been my strength and comfort in fighting the crippling snare of fear. via Fear is not from the Lord, but He fills us with power, love and a sound mind. That reality makes me want to [...]

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