tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69244935864725330722024-03-05T15:42:59.274-08:00On The Couch Under A Throwonthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.comBlogger542125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-17287335209980697322020-08-24T05:33:00.000-07:002020-08-24T05:33:39.737-07:00We've Moved<p> Hello, if you are here....thanks for coming....but remember we have a new website.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please go to</p><p><a href="http://www.onthecouchunderathrow.com">www.onthecouchunderathrow.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Can't wait to see you there.</p>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-20605789150706244882020-08-21T05:29:00.000-07:002020-08-21T05:29:10.246-07:00Ready, set, move!<p> Ok, pack your bags we are moving to the new site on Monday!!!</p><p>If you have this bookmarked, make sure you update to</p><p>www.onthecouchunderathrow.com</p><p>I hope to finish sprucing up our new home this weekend and I will be there to greet you on Monday morning!!!!</p><p><br /></p><p>Let me show you another move I recently made</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLisz_9SQVAF02a_26CYNMsHU7NOY0IsN3Y3O5eD8a9EX4Zdp5-JAdMCHKN6-IwvjGtLrGt6X0LPAPZ9xq4UDtBdhcbziGuQT9CrgefsbnyiCJc3HF00AafnFzu5d09BSCWUXvmQRZAhYx/s4032/IMG_1637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLisz_9SQVAF02a_26CYNMsHU7NOY0IsN3Y3O5eD8a9EX4Zdp5-JAdMCHKN6-IwvjGtLrGt6X0LPAPZ9xq4UDtBdhcbziGuQT9CrgefsbnyiCJc3HF00AafnFzu5d09BSCWUXvmQRZAhYx/w410-h307/IMG_1637.JPG" width="410" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Y'all, when COVID hit and we left the office on March 13th, we all thought we'd be back in a couple of weeks. Well five months later and we are still working from home. I finally went out and brought my plants home. Aren't they pitiful.....but amazingly still alive........well sort of.</p><p><br /></p><p>This peace lily</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBMdftn5t3_SuKn3iSBre_9oBpGAPUqLUOjlZ_qQY6JnsT2TsU0npSN9hyphenhyphen1rVMdeOmoVqq9pVPcge_IRMzi1sOm-PwPFqzymhv7Hxc8x41ZUD4HvKKBqA0ziCbz_kYBP_URV7epXLrg_2/s4032/IMG_1638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBMdftn5t3_SuKn3iSBre_9oBpGAPUqLUOjlZ_qQY6JnsT2TsU0npSN9hyphenhyphen1rVMdeOmoVqq9pVPcge_IRMzi1sOm-PwPFqzymhv7Hxc8x41ZUD4HvKKBqA0ziCbz_kYBP_URV7epXLrg_2/w307-h410/IMG_1638.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is 9 years old. She was lush and full and gorgeous. I have confidence she can make a comeback</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is actually a poinsettia. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejEBtYQf2_XmeCMkWq3XmQbuf9x_10-v3tYVDpaYxhE86EWeuJJ3zhlDNem6xEktK_iVv0-dff4jd2VOzs6S8I9KMlhgrmo5sMQCYwHlGuS3twtAs8cUlpr_kiveIo1cWWzDtsKFqp9__/s4032/IMG_1639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejEBtYQf2_XmeCMkWq3XmQbuf9x_10-v3tYVDpaYxhE86EWeuJJ3zhlDNem6xEktK_iVv0-dff4jd2VOzs6S8I9KMlhgrmo5sMQCYwHlGuS3twtAs8cUlpr_kiveIo1cWWzDtsKFqp9__/w307-h410/IMG_1639.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's about 7 years old. I am shocked that she's made it this long. But I'll keep putting in the effort .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This orchid......</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvL1YKHYMNrGpfseblIPS7W6YmvmFNJsVwUpwBGrBmBNq1Wch6-9GWwxjvhsK3y1oJ-eGSogvPqRW6b3y4P-2eudz4ujWP7qHYf3tHxk0Z4xdipxsyobW3JLzq0UU5XkfWem5e5hmB14d/s4032/IMG_1640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvL1YKHYMNrGpfseblIPS7W6YmvmFNJsVwUpwBGrBmBNq1Wch6-9GWwxjvhsK3y1oJ-eGSogvPqRW6b3y4P-2eudz4ujWP7qHYf3tHxk0Z4xdipxsyobW3JLzq0UU5XkfWem5e5hmB14d/w307-h410/IMG_1640.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">well.....I am not sure I have ever had the orchid touch but since she still has leaves, I am going to give her another go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now this next one actually looks the best of them all</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHLfF02H5CSQIOjPU4bY3DZDwVoScv15f5QtPQmUOFeH5O_On_FWhiBw1w32bTwTP5dBBu8rgZ-PPmvQ3XCG6rYJxXUy4Rq8nH5lPJtiR5DG4JDVwvXpAnzYtCGVVPbOexcZG2mHG2PUk/s4032/IMG_1641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHLfF02H5CSQIOjPU4bY3DZDwVoScv15f5QtPQmUOFeH5O_On_FWhiBw1w32bTwTP5dBBu8rgZ-PPmvQ3XCG6rYJxXUy4Rq8nH5lPJtiR5DG4JDVwvXpAnzYtCGVVPbOexcZG2mHG2PUk/w307-h410/IMG_1641.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have had this plant for over 15 years. It is called a goldfish plant because its blooms look like goldfish. I feel like it is going to make it for sure. I am going to give it a much needed re-potting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now this little fella</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6HF10sYs6xWk4hmCBGkK1YxVdEn_cDDQmigXwV6lpST-MwpL8x_tb9L89-J24Cb8KtKA05ZZR4AyoCdnsH7tc-J3VF5FnLmnasr9QzwVhLe59MqLIy5uc1mgFVLdlwAgq7PN9V7iwm8H/s4032/IMG_1642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6HF10sYs6xWk4hmCBGkK1YxVdEn_cDDQmigXwV6lpST-MwpL8x_tb9L89-J24Cb8KtKA05ZZR4AyoCdnsH7tc-J3VF5FnLmnasr9QzwVhLe59MqLIy5uc1mgFVLdlwAgq7PN9V7iwm8H/w307-h410/IMG_1642.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is definitely the worst of the lot. I'm not even sure what kind it is and we may never know again. But I will give it some TLC and we will hope for the best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will report back on whether there is any success or not.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you have a great weekend. I will see you at the new website on Monday.</div><p><br /></p>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-14855946499840087002020-08-19T05:09:00.000-07:002020-08-19T05:09:27.315-07:00Keepers After the Pandemic<p> First of all, thank you for all the sweet comments about the blog. I appreciate you all being willing to pack your blog bags and move with me to our new website. If you missed the announcement, go back and read Monday's post. </p><p>I will keep you posted on when we will all move over!</p><p>But today I want to share a few things I hope we keep after the pandemic.</p><p><br /></p><p>1) Sanitizing Shopping Carts - anyone else feel like maybe we should have been doing this all along? Just feels like a good practice to wipe down a surface that the public has been touching all day.</p><p>2) I feel the same way about the frozen food door handles and the card readers.....let's keep up the cleaning on those</p><p>3) Giving everyone some personal space. Honestly, have you ever been standing in the check out line with someone breathing down your neck and every step you take forward, they take a step forward. I hope we keep those dots on the floor and can maintain a little personal space.</p><p>4) Staggered college move in/outs. Yes, to not every college student with 18 plastic bins and 5 family members showing up on campus the same day. Please, please can we keep this!</p><p>5) No waiting room at doctor/dentist visits. How nice that we have figured out that you can show up for your appointment, go in, be seen and leave so the next person can arrive for their appointment. It is a wonderful concept that I fully embrace.</p><p>6) Drive by birthday parties and showers.....I don't mind them.....I really don't</p><p>7) Being home more. I think we may have all over done the being busy thing. It has been nice cutting back on the running around to something all the time. I may need a new sofa more often....but I feel it is a good trade off.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have you found some things that you would like to keep too?</p><p>I think we all have. See you back on Friday!</p>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-10943976665225958392020-08-17T05:14:00.000-07:002020-08-17T05:14:00.273-07:00Welcome to Monday<p> Hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a busy but good one. Still lots to do, but a lot of progress was made.</p><p>I mentioned an announcement on Friday that I would have for you this week.</p><p>Well we are moving......not me personally.....all of us on this blog. When I started this blog a little over 3 years ago I wasn't sure if or how long I would last. I honestly wasn't sure if anyone would tune in to read and if I would have enough to say. I am humbled and honored that you guys show up here. This creative outlet has turned out to be such a blessing to me. And it would mean absolutely nothing without each of you ..... a BIG thank you to each of you. Since I wasn't sure about our longevity I started out on a free blogger platform. But now that I think we are here to stay....I have purchased the domain which means no one else can be called On the Couch Under a Throw! And we are going to be a real dot com very soon!!!</p><p>If you go and look at www.onthecouchunderathrow.com, you will see a Coming Soon!!!</p><p>And it really is coming soon. Many of you subscribe, so you will continue to get the blog sent to your email. But I know some of you just pop in so you will need to eventually change the address you type in. I will let you know when we officially pack our bags and make the move.</p><p>Right now we are in the process of moving over all 500 plus blog posts to the website and making it nice and pretty. Hopefully, this will make searching things easier, leaving comments easier, hopefully everything will be easier.</p><p>I am very excited to make everything better and better for you all!</p><p>Just a quick little note of a find we had over the weekend. Huntsville now has a Crumbl Cookies and we gave them a try</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzwo5KO7jyAMqlht1ODc6e_eqY2dovEMGrJ0RG-enYRHCGht2EXYAzq2lhMp_C1F3Rdd1wRimMuEvJjgjwdPKR3TVbfwqdPUATRSs6eEckgsD7oz042lVInhRAK-26Ty7k693VfiTRty6/s4032/IMG_1622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzwo5KO7jyAMqlht1ODc6e_eqY2dovEMGrJ0RG-enYRHCGht2EXYAzq2lhMp_C1F3Rdd1wRimMuEvJjgjwdPKR3TVbfwqdPUATRSs6eEckgsD7oz042lVInhRAK-26Ty7k693VfiTRty6/w307-h410/IMG_1622.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2LrVomB31EXDkfS69sLerywa26b6PIBQZNoeVspoG_BnSMEK45H7nFJ7YvNkRRnucutHIQPNxJWMUhYTIoGUqw7er1_euseLE7mWDJ7pKo6AsEeRfHfQj1NnKuvYSprzU4gqE2-j9WnL/s4032/IMG_1624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2LrVomB31EXDkfS69sLerywa26b6PIBQZNoeVspoG_BnSMEK45H7nFJ7YvNkRRnucutHIQPNxJWMUhYTIoGUqw7er1_euseLE7mWDJ7pKo6AsEeRfHfQj1NnKuvYSprzU4gqE2-j9WnL/w307-h410/IMG_1624.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We tried an oatmeal chocolate chunk, a rocky road, a sugar and a pina colada.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were all good. They are a pretty good size so we all cut a piece from each and sampled them all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you need a quarantine treat.....here you go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a wonderful week!!!</div><p><br /></p>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-17653163517472177752020-08-13T19:08:00.000-07:002020-08-14T05:25:05.430-07:00Coming Soon<p> Short and simple post this week because I am off working feverishly on a BIG announcement for next week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcROERPwdmj0zfp1o6SwOYi-qHXXcYeS7KhGHWrZ2iwsG5I9fHH3vQCCzZVRQn2hNrSNipchWPgpe0hlIFkTd1sc5jqnVHbJ_Cs0bLD0fUfgfYHDWYZr5T_dyasrEnRI3K5IYfg4FUOj_/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="1668" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcROERPwdmj0zfp1o6SwOYi-qHXXcYeS7KhGHWrZ2iwsG5I9fHH3vQCCzZVRQn2hNrSNipchWPgpe0hlIFkTd1sc5jqnVHbJ_Cs0bLD0fUfgfYHDWYZr5T_dyasrEnRI3K5IYfg4FUOj_/s640/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>So wishing you all a great weekend. Stay safe, stay cool.....and wish me luck for bringing this across the finish line and having it ready to roll out to you next week.</p>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-36452986423877904292020-08-12T05:53:00.000-07:002020-08-12T05:53:11.077-07:00August Gift Guide<p> Are you in need of a gift this month? Well let's do some gift shopping.......</p><p><br /></p><p>If you need a gift for the beauty lover, check out this beauty bag</p><p><img alt="Relavel Travel Makeup Train Case Makeup Cosmetic Case Organizer Portable Artist Storage Bag with Adjustable Dividers for Cosmetics Makeup Brushes Toiletry Jewelry Digital Accessories Black" height="434" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61aOzk4NJlL._SX679_.jpg" width="434" /></p><p><a href="<img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61aOzk4NJlL._SX679_.jpg" alt="Relavel Travel Makeup Train Case Makeup Cosmetic Case Organizer Portable Artist Storage Bag with Adjustable Dividers for Cosmetics Makeup Brushes Toiletry Jewelry Digital Accessories Black"/>" target="_blank">Rosmax Beauty Bag</a> is the perfect organizer for the friend (or you) who has a lot of products to organize.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you need a home gift, try the </p><p><img height="508" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61A92SFg8nL._AC_SL1000_.jpg" width="512" /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Echo-Show-Compact-Charcoal/dp/B07HZLHPKP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HWF7HQECLV9Q&dchild=1&keywords=echo+screen+alexa&qid=1597196192&sprefix=echo+screen%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Echo Show </a>- I think the quarantine has made this even a more fun thing to own. </p><p>You know what else we have needed while spending more time in our homes?</p><p>This </p><p><img alt="iPhone Charger YOKERSU Nylon Braided Lightning Cable Fast Charging 2Pack 6FT Data Sync Transfer Cord with Port Plug Wall Charger(ETL Listed)Compatible with iPhone XS Max/XS/XR/X/8/7/6S/6/Plus/SE/iPad" height="306" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51pEr8KvgWL._AC_.jpg" width="318" /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/YOKERSU-Charging-Lightning-Transfer-Compatible/dp/B07QVL8ZXW/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=extended+charger+cord+for+iphone&qid=1597196463&sr=8-3" target="_blank">Extended Charging cord </a>and it's this month's idea for the guys on your list.</p><p>For kids on your list consider this</p><p><img height="377" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61%2BfP5K%2BDKL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="274" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Slo-Life-Paracord-Carabiner-Camping/dp/B07TTWRMFF/ref=sr_1_10?crid=341JCLVZ66MEI&dchild=1&keywords=paracord+for+hydroflask&qid=1597196602&sprefix=para+cord+for+hydro%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-10" target="_blank">paracord</a> comes in several different color options and will be perfect to help carry around that hydroflask.</p><p>And lastly for that girlfriend who has a birthday this month</p><p><img height="614" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71dOhmPLeeL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="124" /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Watch-Modern-Buckle-40mm/dp/B086388ZN8/ref=sr_1_24?crid=3BE72UCF6KGAJ&dchild=1&keywords=small%2Bapple%2Bwatch%2Bbands%2B38mm%2Bwomen%2Bseries%2B3&qid=1597196846&refinements=p_89%3AApple&rnid=2528832011&s=wireless&sprefix=small%2Bapple%2Bwa%2Caps%2C232&sr=1-24&th=1" target="_blank">Apple Watch band</a>......this one comes in several color choices, but I think this pink would be fun to give.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope that gives you some great ideas for you or a friend.</p><p>See you back on Friday!</p>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-77753088604134740152020-08-10T05:22:00.000-07:002020-08-10T05:22:31.933-07:00July Book ReviewWelcome to this month's book review. Three good books for you this month. It was a decent month with three good reads. Let's get started<div><br /></div><div>First up, <br />
<img alt="A Good Marriage by [Kimberly McCreight]" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417k2BUfO6L.jpg" width="211" /></div><div><br /></div><div>
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Marriage-Kimberly-McCreight-ebook/dp/B07WKWR1X5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27F8CQ59B2KNR&dchild=1&keywords=a+good+marriage+kimberly+mccreight&qid=1593463198&sprefix=a+good+marriage%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1">A Good Marriage</a></b> by Kimberly McCreight. Essentially, there are a whole bunch of couples who interact with each other because of their kids, their jobs or mutual relationships. Each admires one thing or another about the other's marriages. But they all have hidden secrets, checkered pasts and some weird quirks. When one of the moms is killed in her own home, the investigation will bring a lot of those things to light. It is a twisted tale of connections that have all gone awry. <br />
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<img height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/518SSN8ObFL._SX320_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="206" /><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Over-London-Julia-Kelly/dp/1982107014/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V5D1QSYNMS8O&dchild=1&keywords=the+light+over+london+by+julia+kelly&qid=1593463332&sprefix=the+light+over+lon%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1">The Light Over London</a></b> by Julia Kelly. I really enjoyed this one. An estate sale leads to the discovery of a small box and journal. This find identifies a small town girl who becomes one of the women helping with the war effort. She has good friends, meets and marries who she thinks is her dream guy, and learns a lot about herself and about her misjudgment of other people. It has love, loss, more love.....an enjoyable read.<br />
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And it gave me an appreciation for those I call family.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are reading some good stuff too. </div><div><br /></div><div>Make it a great week!</div>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-10218601901368168722020-08-07T05:31:00.000-07:002020-08-07T05:31:30.880-07:00Some of Nordstrom's BestFeaturing some of the best coming up in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale today. If you are an Icon member, go shop now. If you are waiting for the sale to go live for everyone, just put these six items on your list<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="1668" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s640/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" /></a><ol style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: left;"><li style="display: inline !important;"><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-bliss-plush-throw/3564757?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=beige%20birch" target="_blank">1. A super soft throw for a great price</a></li></ol><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1"><br /></a><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/charlotte-tilbury-pillow-talk-lip-secrets-set-91-value/5585559?origin=coordinating-5585559-0-6-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=search&recs_seed=0&color=NO%20COLOR" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank"><ol style="display: inline !important;"><li style="display: inline !important;">2. A Great nude lipstick kit</li></ol></a><br /><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/barefoot-dreams-cozychic-lite-long-cardigan/5247458?origin=coordinating-5247458-0-5-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=search&recs_seed=0&color=DUSTY%20MAUVE" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank"><ol style="display: inline !important;"><li style="display: inline !important;">3. A Barefoot Dreams Cardigan</li></ol></a><br /><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/hydro-flask-32-ounce-wide-mouth-bottle-with-straw-lid-nordstrom-exclusive-color/5566935" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank"><ol style="display: inline !important;"><li style="display: inline !important;">4. The Hydoflask</li></ol></a><br /><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/argento-vivo-sterling-silver-hinged-endless-hoop-earrings/5698386?origin=coordinating-5698386-0-3-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=search&recs_seed=0&color=GOLD" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank"><ol style="display: inline !important;"><li style="display: inline !important;">5. Great Gold Hoops</li></ol></a><br /><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/diptyque-set-of-5-travel-size-limited-edition-scented-candles-75-value/5267363?origin=coordinating-5267363-0-6-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=search&recs_seed=0&color=NO%20COLOR" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank"><ol style="display: inline !important;"><li style="display: inline !important;">6. Diptyque Candle Set</li></ol></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;">And to keep my word about 6 items.......I numbered another one 6 too :)</a><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/bombas-3-pack-ankle-socks/5479007?origin=coordinating-5479007-0-4-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_snowplow_mvp&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=search&recs_seed=0&color=PERIWINKLE%20FLORAL%20MULTI" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;" target="_blank">6, Bombas Socks </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;">I had to include the Bombas Socks because they donate a pair of socks to the homeless for every pair you purchase!</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;">Have a wonderful weekend.</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMvv1FLRoJce6FHhyDrAawhIWujj7SaBo0yFZ1OOLANtSqISCL8zy6ESLbB_-kgwFqyIhrkYLrzWyLIy0NrL8UBA_L4MigbqZMw6lJou8Ck2WMGQImb-A4FOUvKMEJk_1gSfbIYyV6_t0/s2224/Untitled_Artwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><br /></a></div><div><br /></div>onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-28218198763659145372020-08-05T05:25:00.000-07:002020-08-05T05:25:57.443-07:00Nordstrom Anniversary sale - differentlyThis time of year we are normally putting on matching t-shirts, grabbing bottled water and cereal bars and heading into Nordstrom for a full day of shopping. Although the store in Nashville is open, we are just doing some online shopping. So while we won't be creating chaos in the stores, we will be burning up the internet. We have been previewing the sale for the last week and making selections. As soon as things start arriving we will be sure to show you some try ons and let you know what we loved.<br />
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At first glance, here are some items that have caught our eye<br />
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If you have a young girl on your list, I am in love with this faux fur sleeping bag<br />
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Ok, they may be listed as lounge wear, but let's face it, they are now work clothes these days. These are also by BP and come in 7 or so different color options.</div>
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This is the Tory Burch Carson Tote. It is normally over $500 but during the sale it will be under $300. Still a splurge item, but less of a splurge.<br />
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And I am really liking this Steve Madden white sneaker</div>
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It will be under $50.<br />
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The sale will go live for cardholders on August 13th, live for everyone else on August 19th. We hope to have some of our items delivered and ready to show you by then.</div>
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I have 29 items in my cart right now.....hopefully, many will be winners. Buckle in, ladies, we are heading into sale mode.</div>
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onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-30190934424537394352020-08-03T05:15:00.000-07:002020-08-03T05:15:53.373-07:00Worship Focus - AugustYes, it is amazingly August. And so today we roll out a new focus of Worship. I have enjoyed our word for 2020 being Worship because there is absolutely no circumstance that we can find ourselves in that the Worship of our God is not only appropriate, but necessary. While 2020 continues to flex its surprises and challenges.....we continue to stay on course....to Worship.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Literally, everything that we know has been turned upside down. Simple things like gathering with friends, going to the grocery store, schools and working all look very different now. Even our church services look different.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "muli" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Debbie B. !!!!!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "muli" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Debbie I will send your bracelet to you in the mail. Thanks for reading along with us here.</span><br />
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onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-86530621178271183142020-07-31T04:55:00.000-07:002020-07-31T04:55:39.043-07:00National Friendship Day - SundayAnyone else missing their friends, the gatherings, the hanging out, the in person conversations? Well Sunday can be your day! This Sunday is<br />
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Maybe through some virtual platform or email or text you can take the opportunity this weekend to reconnect or at least check in on each other.<br />
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We may not be able to visit in each other's homes or even share a meal at a restaurant BUT we are going to have to find new, innovative ways to keep those connections.<br />
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It has been really fun to watch my daughter and her friends actually write letters to each other this summer......way to go girls!<br />
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Maybe this celebration of National Friendship Day will be just the prompt we need to send some love to special folks in our lives.<br />
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Please allow me to be the first to say to all of you<br />
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HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!!!<br />
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Thanks for staying connected with me here.<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend.<br />
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<br />onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-55266186140048080562020-07-29T05:36:00.000-07:002020-07-29T05:36:23.859-07:00If Walls Could Talk.....We've all heard the expression....if walls could talk....well maybe they do. I have said before I am a huge word person which, of course, is why I enjoy a good book and detest a bad one. I also really like word art because it is good way to put out a positive message.<br />
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So what are your walls saying about you? Lots of my walls are saying....zzzzzzzzzz (totally boring). But a few walls are speaking exactly like I want them to.<br />
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Here is a canvas I had made for our bedroom<br />
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It is kind of the hinge-pin of marriage, right and we thought it would always be a good reminder to us.<br />
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I used this company <a href="https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/create/custom-bus-roll-art/build/">Great Big Canvas</a>. You can create a canvas in the size and color you want with any wording you want. So if you have a favorite scripture or quote it is a good way to get that done for your walls.<br />
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This is what we call our memory wall.<br />
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It is in our breakfast area. It also has a scripture canvas. We decided on this scripture as a family and had it made. We also have several momentos from different trips - a photo from Hawaii, a cross from Italy, a wooden G from Magnolia in Waco, a starfish from Nantucket. I also have a painted pictures of a couple of cows in honor of my dad. He always raised cows as I was growing up and I spent a many a day in the pasture with him. It always gives me a smile when I see those cows. The tree is for my mom because she loves trees and can always spot an unusual one or pretty one. I have to say I don't notice enough, but I am always amazed when she says look at that tree and sure enough it is a beautiful creation that I almost missed. And my resident artist painted the simple grace we all grew up saying on a canvas for me. This has been a fun wall to add to.<br />
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I shared with you guys here about the inspirational wall we did in the hall bathroom<br />
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And I found this sign at <a href="https://www.sugarbooandco.com/">Sugarboo and Co.</a> and it is what we see as we exit our house every day.<br />
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It may be hard to read in the picture, but it says "Your day will go the way the corners of your mouth turn". I thought it was perfect to read going in and out of our house.<br />
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See you back on Friday!onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-23583580331074985372020-07-27T05:21:00.000-07:002020-07-27T05:21:19.721-07:00Wrapped and ReadyWell July 25th was quite successful. We started the day with a little Christmas breakfast<br />
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Ham and cheese quiche and some blueberry muffins from Publix. I prepped everything for the quiche the night before and got up about an hour before everyone and popped them in the oven.</div>
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QVC was kind enough to be selling Christmas stuff all day so we tuned in......and only ordered a few things.</div>
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This year was a little different. I always do 12 days of Christmas for my daughter and her college roommates. Usually it is a fun little treat for them all because they are leading up to finals and who doesn't need a present to open every day leading up to finals. But the college has decided finals will be over when they come home for Thanksgiving. There are 4 girls so I normally wrap 4 of the same items in one box, but this year I wrapped each girl's items individually. They will each take all 12 of their presents home with them and they can zoom or Facetime to open them. Anyone else already planning on virtual Christmas celebrations.......yeah, we are hoping not but planning just in case.</div>
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I always get a lot of questions about storage of all these wrapped presents. Here's how we make that a success</div>
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1) tiny packages all go in a storage bin with a lid for easy storage</div>
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3) Carefully stack the packages from heaviest to lightest</div>
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4) Stack in a Jenga fashion. You all know the Jenga game, right? </div>
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5) I have one closet in my house that is truly the gift closet. All my gift wrap supplies are here. I have talked about my Elfa organizing system before.</div>
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All the gifts I buy through the year are stored here as they wait to be wrapped. Once wrapped they go right back into the same closet.</div>
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When it is time to put up the trees, we will pull out the presents, put on ribbons and embellishments and we are ready to go!</div>
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Thanks to you all for sending me sweet Merry Christmas messages on Saturday and all the nice comments. Nothing makes Christmas better than enjoying it with friends!!!</div>
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We will be watching Christmas movies</div>
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We will be wearing fuzzy PJs</div>
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We will be eating chili</div>
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We will be WRAPPING CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!!!</div>
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That's right, we will be dragging out all the bins and we will be surprised by some of the things we find that we don't even remember buying. I got a new shipment of boxes. We are fully stocked in tissue paper and tape.</div>
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And all this quarantine time has given me more online shopping hours. I am probably 95% done with all my shopping this year.</div>
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It is going to be great!!!</div>
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I'll give you a full report next week.</div>
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But here are some shows I started and actually liked<br />
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This is an absolutely beautiful story. Of course, it is based on a true story which makes it even more intense. We watched this as a family and it was so good. It is a movie so you don't have to get invested in multiple episodes. Highly, highly recommend this one.<br />
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The Stranger. Now this one is suspenseful and does involve several episodes. The writers of this should be crowned the king and queens of cliff hangers. At the end of every episode I wanted to immediately watch the next one. I was literally guessing all the way through. I watched this one solo. There is nothing too graphic in it but it is slightly dark and does have some violence in it, but no more than a Law or Order show. I enjoyed this series.<br />
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On a much lighter note<br />
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This is an Australian Show about four ladies who are either divorced or widowed and looking for new love. I watched this one solo too. But it turns out that it was not very grabby, overly physical. I cannot watch most dating shows. Two thumbs up to Australia for having a reasonable about of decorum in producing a dating show. I was invested in these ladies and cheered for some of them and cringed at one of them. I was definitely interested right through to the last episode.....and a little surprised by the conclusion which is also good.<br />
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This next one may be my favorite<br />
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These are all couples that have some interesting history together. They are thrown a surprise wedding by these three<br />
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That's Jeremiah Brent who takes care of the venue and decor, Thai Nguyen who takes care of the attire and Chef Gabriele Bertaccini who takes care of the food. The stories are so personal and they make the ceremonies very specialized to the couple. Fair warning, if you are a crier you might want to get some kleenex ready with your popcorn. These are such touching stories. We are only up to episode 5 in this one but I don't mind it being in my "continue to watch" section.....because I actually plan to finish it.<br />
I do love a sweet love story.<br />
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Send me suggestions.....I need them.onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-81122331270127390372020-07-20T05:31:00.000-07:002020-07-20T05:31:46.760-07:00Recent Amazon Buys Amazon and I have always had a good relationship, but we may be corresponding with each other even more lately. Today I thought I would share with you a few of the standouts I have ordered, tried and fallen in love with<br />
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We burn a lot of candles around here and we are always hunting for one of those disposable lighters that will actually work. So we ordered this<br />
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It is a USB rechargeable lighter. No more clicking to no avail. It plugs right in and charges right up. We have really enjoyed having it. It does not produce a flame. It produces more of a spark but that spark lights everything just like a flame. It also has a safety switch. This has been one of our best buys lately.<br />
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These were packaged super nicely and are very good quality. The first thing I mixed was some Young Living Thieves Essential Oil cleanser. We kept one bottle on the main floor and put the other on the second floor. The counter tops in this house have never been so happy.</div>
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If you missed the post with all those details, just click <a href="http://onthecouchunderathrow.blogspot.com/2020/07/kitchen-product.html">here</a>. I just ordered my second set to finish out all my spices. I have been grabbing these and cooking with them and they are performing wonderfully.<br />
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We have found these to be quite good in cleaning mirrors and glass.<br />
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Now as you can imagine we've had several other boxes delivered and I am in the process of giving them all a go right now. If any other products rise to the top, I will be sure to report back here.</div>
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onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-2584243801448990092020-07-17T04:53:00.000-07:002020-07-17T04:53:12.210-07:00"Indoor Camping"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is a little personalized fireplace. It is Cement, sits on a quartz base and the fuel is isopropyl alcohol. The best part is it generates a food safe flame so you can make smores on the kitchen table</div>
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We have loved making so many things from the first cookbook. This second volume is just as good.</div>
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We cooked up this pasta dish</div>
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It was supposed to have some fancy pasta, but that was not on the pandemic grocery shelves, so we just used good old fashioned spaghetti. To say this was delicious would be an absolute understatement. My goodness was it good. A great sauce, pancetta and peas......so good.</div>
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There are so many good recipes in the book and so many pictures. She did a picture of just about every step not just the finished product. We made this for breakfast<br />
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Even if you don't cook you would enjoy this book. It has wonderful stories all throughout. If you do cook, you'll be glad because it has some really good recipes too. We made this<br />
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Here's the thing.....I shop on sale. So sometimes the round jars are on sale. Sometimes the rectangular tins are on sale. The end result is all manners of different shapes and sizes of spice containers which makes pulling them in and out a bit like working a jigsaw puzzle.<br />
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There are 24 jars with the accompanying labels. I wanted to give them a spin first before I ordered multiple sets. I washed all the jars and lids and left them to dry for a day on the counter and then I went to work filling them.<br />
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If you have ever thought about redoing your spices.....go for it. It felt so good to get all of this done. I may order one more set because I do have a basket in the pantry with 'extra' spices. I might actually be able to eliminate the need for that.</div>
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onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-35149233525488441292020-07-10T05:34:00.000-07:002020-07-10T05:34:22.834-07:00Refreshing SorbetI finally had time to sit down and read this month's<br />
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The cover was covered in cherries. We like cherries around my house. They had a recipe for a cherry sorbet. It sounded simple<br />
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Frozen cherries and a simple syrup<br />
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On my last grocery run I picked up a couple of bags of frozen tart cherries. It was as easy as making a simple syrup and mixing it up with the frozen cherries in the blender<br />
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<br />onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-78715741791177092962020-07-08T05:19:00.000-07:002020-07-08T05:19:54.855-07:00The July Gift GuideHey, do you need a gift this month? Or maybe you are getting ahead on that Christmas shopping. Listen, if this quarantine has taught us nothing else, it surely has shown us to not leave things to the last minute. I have been so thankful that I purchased, addressed and stamped all my birthday cards for the year back in January. It has been wonderful to pull out the cards and pop them in my curbside mailbox. And, yes, we are gearing up for our annual Christmas gift wrapping on July 25th. We have no idea if we will be mobile or not come December (praying we will) regardless, we will be ready.<br />
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I am little proud of my minor hoarding. I have been able to celebrate 3 family birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day primarily with stuff I had in this house. My little great nephew is taking some online camps and I've been able to pull out glue, popsicle sticks, paint and all manner of things around here.....no need to go to the store.....I have it in a bin.<br />
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Anyway, back to gift ideas. Many of you have mentioned wanting to diversify your retail endeavors, shop locally owned, small businesses and give some other folks some financial love. So this month's gift ideas is full of minority, locally owned options for you......let's get started.<br />
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For the Beauty Lover on your lists check out <a href="https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/">Mented</a>. I tried this lipstick<br />
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and this lip gloss<br />
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Their products are not just for women of color, but for all women. They have a really nice feature on the website called the <a href="https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/pages/shade-finder">Shade Finder</a>.</div>
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Now if you need a gift for a Guy on your list check out <a href="https://hotsauceshero.com/">Hot Sauce Shero</a></div>
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This set allows the experience of all five flavors. Individual bottles are also available if he doesn't need a whole hot sauce assortment. But don't most people need a hot sauce assortment?<div>
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I think your Gal Pal (or you) would like these</div>
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Aren't these the prettiest little macarons you ever did see? They are from <a href="https://tiers-bakery.myshopify.com/">Tier Couture Bakery</a> in Georgia. She has such fun varieties including wine infused macarons and even carrot cake macarons. This would be such a fun gift for someone.<br /><div>
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If you need a Home gift for a family or housewarming check out <a href="https://stewarttowncoffee.com/shop/">Stewart Town Coffee</a>. </div>
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They sell all kinds of coffee in whole beans, ground and K-cups. Brighten up some family's morning with some of this delicious coffee.<div>
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And lastly a little something for the Kids on your list </div>
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onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-10490979744973672542020-07-06T05:17:00.000-07:002020-07-06T05:17:44.835-07:00June Book ReviewWelcome to this month's book review. I have four books to share with you this month. I liked them all but I really loved a couple. Here we go....<br />
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This is a sweet story of a baby who is adopted and all the people in her life who love her. It is not life changing and won't stick with me for weeks. It was just enjoyable and entertaining....and that is quite okay. The end wraps up nicely and that is always a good thing.<br />
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I ended with a suspenseful book<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Edge-Samantha-M-Bailey/dp/1982144556/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JBRNLDYQXLNM&dchild=1&keywords=woman+on+the+edge+samantha+bailey&qid=1593463077&sprefix=woman+on+th+%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1">Woman on the Edge</a></b> by Samantha M. Bailey. An unsuspecting woman is handed a baby on the subway platform and then the mom jumps to her death. The rest of the book gets us up to speed on how and why all the players got to the fateful day. I always like to warn people of potential triggers so you can decide if this is a book for you. This book has postpartum depression and suicide. It is a well developed story that kept me interested. I have to say about two zillion times I found myself saying to the characters, "why would you do that?"...but they were not listening to me. This is not a book about wise decision making, but kept engaged.<br />
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Well that's what I read. Be sure and give me any recommendations you have.<br />
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Have a wonderful week!onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-79817921253929263032020-07-01T05:29:00.000-07:002020-07-01T05:29:27.183-07:00July - Worship FocusWelcome to July and our opportunity to Focus on a fresh perspective of Worship.<br />
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Here is our inspiration verse for the month of July<br />
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I was trying recently to help someone who was mentally in a bad place understand how much God loves them. It can be difficult. Not because He has not shown us over and over again. Not because His mercies, grace, kindness, provision, generosity, protection, forgiveness and so much more are not enough. No, it really came down to feeling unworthy. And this person just kept saying but I don't deserve any of those things....I don't deserve this love. I had to agree with them, none of us deserves that kind of love. But the mere fact that we know, we realize, we accept that we don't deserve it is the perfect opportunity, time and place to open our hearts and accept it.<br />
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I hope no matter where you are and what you are going through that you feel loved by God today.</div>
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I hope that you will speak words to glorify Him today.</div>
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I hope that this month will be filled with opportunity after opportunity to lift your hands in praise.</div>
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Here's to July......a month of hand raising, praise speaking, love accepting!!!</div>
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If you have 4 minutes and 56 seconds enjoy <b>Love on the Line</b> by Hillsong Music</div>
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onthecouchunderathrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062688216593770196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924493586472533072.post-46534238724030948242020-06-29T05:31:00.000-07:002020-06-29T05:31:34.750-07:00Because Bread wasn't EnoughI have shared with you all how much bread we have baked and consumed. Well we have discovered a new guilty pleasure<br />
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But today I want to tell you about <a href="https://jshhomeessentials.com/collections/kitchen-essentials/products/donut-pan-baked-donuts">this pan</a></div>
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It makes 6 homemade cake donuts. It even came with the recipe card. I didn't have cocoa in the pantry so I made mine with a vanilla glaze and added a few sprinkles.</div>
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This is the first and <b>last</b> black and white puzzle we have ever done. Literally we were down to 7 pieces and still struggled about what piece went where.</div>
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They have quite a variety of puzzles and you can pick which scene you want to do and then pick how many pieces you want. If you want one that is not too challenging but will keep you busy, I would go with a 500 piece. The winter scene above is only 500 pieces.</div>
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They have some fun ones: a 1980's puzzle, one with toys we all had as kids, one with Kool Aid and Tang packs that also looks really fun.</div>
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