Archive for April, 2008

Interested in a makeover?

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Tiffany over at Snapshots of Life has a fresh, new, spring like look to her site.  This makeover was courtesy of Revka at RS Designs.  To celebrate her first year blogoversary Tiffany has decided to have her first giveaway.  She is working with Revka who is giving a $60 RS Designs’ credit to be used toward any […]

Win a Loose Caboose!

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

I just came from 5 Minutes for Mom.  Susan is promoting a giveaway of the Caboose Trailer Bike by Morgan Cycle.  This is an ingenius trail-a-bike which comes in two sizes to allow special needs kids and adults to enjoy the pleasures of bike riding.  It also has the option of a seatback.  Read more about […]

I will never again be able to look at a bunch of grapes

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

without thinking about the lessons I’ve learned from Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson. This book is small in size, but big in enlightenment.  I have often read John 15:1-11 but didn’t really understand the deeper meaning of that passage.  At the time these words were written people understood more about grapevines, their care and […]

Does Uncle Sam Want You To Be Fat?

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Actually, he will pay you to lose weight.  Obesity is now classified as a disease by Uncle Sam and, therefore, Americans diagnosed as obese by their doctors can deduct out-of-pocket costs as a medical expense when they file their federal taxes.  This portion of the tax code can be read in publication 502.  Page 34 […]

Let mutual love continue.

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.  Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured.  Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let […]

Sewing Expo 2008

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Last month I attended the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Tampa.  This was a four day orgy of classes, demonstrations and vendors with lots of goodies for the sewing, quilting and knitting enthusiasts.  I did something different this year.  I volunteered.  I paid for a few hands on classes that I particularly wanted to try […]

Financial Fitness

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

I am neither financially fit nor physically fit, but I’m working on both.  On Nov. 27, 2007 Patrick at cashmoneylife asked for our financial goals for 2008.  These were mine.  My main financial goal for 2008 is to pay off a no interest x 1 year purchase of a new central a/c unit.  This will be $4,485 due […]

Travel Into The Voice of Ice

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

I just read a review of Voice of Ice by Alta Ifland on            carp(e) libris reviews.  If you have a love of poetry, this book sounds as if it will touch you deeply.  It mingles the beauty and pain of fitting into this world of ours.  Pop over and read this review by Diane.  As a […]

Walking on Water

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Yes, I really did walk on water.  I spent ten years doing it.  I worked and lived on ships and some of those suckers are big.  There’s a lot of walking to do on a ship.  Don’t let anyone tell you that taking a cruise is a laid back and relaxing thing to do.  That […]

Glamorous Girl Giveaway

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

I love alliteration and I love giveaways.  Today we have both.  Glamorous Girl accessories are totally adorable for both big girls and little girls.  These are all hand crafted and come in yummy colors and designs.  Click over to Everything Moms and check out the details and to enter the giveaway.