Thanks and a Winner

Big thanks to you all for sending such nice birthday wishes.  It was really a nice, quiet day.....just perfect.  I got so many surprise porch packages and cards and emails and social media posts.  It really was nice to hear from so many.

As promised I randomly selected two winners from all the subscribers and those who left comments.


The First Winner is
@d......ers91! She selected Sweet Pineapple....and I concur. 


The Second Winner is 
pws.....@aol.com.  She selected Boutique 81....this one is new to me and I am happy to now know about it.

I am off to grab both of your gift cards and will get them to you right away!

You guys shared a lot of great spots.  I'm listing them all here in case others want to check them out

Sweet Pineapple
Boutique 81
Daisy Lane
Shoe Fly
Better than Before
Patches and Stitches
3:sixteen
Smoking Goat Art
Sparkle.shoppe (find her on Instagram)

Wishing you all a wonderful week.

Holidays.....how do you celebrate?

Ok, you all know that I love most holidays (sorry, Halloween).  I pretty much enjoy any reason to celebrate and if it has a theme - I am even more in.  I buy mint ice cream for St. Patricks Day.  I am all about the tacos on Cinco de Mayo.  I embrace the Super Bown even though I am not a football fan and I have no idea who the players are.  What can I say....I just enjoy enjoying.

So I bought this book last year

Sacred Holidays

I have been reading through it and it is just an easy read and reminder of how to keep Christ as our focus.

It doesn't cover all the holidays but it does talk about New Year's, Valentine's Day, Lent and Easter, Summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas and Birthdays.  

For instance, for Valentine's Day the book leads you through some simple ideas including sending your friends Valentines through the mail and random acts of kindness plus about 5-6 more ideas.  Well I like all these ideas so I can totally get behind this book. 

And the summer section is really good.  I don't know what happens in the summer.  I get out of my normal routine, I get a little more relaxed.....maybe even a tad lazy.  So I like a little guide about some productive and focused things to make the most of those months. 

Maybe you'd be interested in having this book......well two of you are in luck!!!!

You all know how I roll, I very often buy things in threes.  Don't ask me why.  I have no explanation.  But in my true form I bought three copies of this book when I bought mine......so I have two copies to give away.  

Very simple to enter this giveaway

1) comment here on the blog "pick me".  (Remember your comment will not show up until I accept it.)

2) comment on Instagram "pick me"

3) comment on Facebook "pick me"

Go ahead and do all three for three entries.

I will randomly select two winners from all the entries at noon CST this Sunday (1/27/2020).

I will announce the winner here on Monday. And don't worry if you don't win, just click the link above to purchase your own copy.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

The Winner is......

Thanks so much for taking the time to enter the giveaway on Friday for this

super soft, comfy throw.

I am pleased to announce the winner is

Deloris (@delobeads)  !!!!!!!

Congratulations. I hope you enjoy your new throw.

Thanks to you all for reading. I appreciate you meeting me here to chat more than you could ever know.

 I am taking the rest of the week off from blogging.  I am just going to hang with my people, wear stretchy clothing, relax and refresh.

Here's wishing each of you a blessed time with your family and friends.  I hope you have some down time to renew yourself and marvel at the magnificence of our Savior.

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Giveaway - Soft, Cozy Throw

Well here we are - almost at the end of 2019 and ready for our last giveaway of the year.

You all know how much I enjoy a good throw and I have one for one of you to enjoy

It is super soft and plush

It has beautiful soft tassels

It is a pretty bluish slate color

It is honestly one of the softest, comfiest throws I have put my hands on.

I know one of you will love it.

All you need to do is leave a comment here saying " Pick Me!".  I know many of you have had trouble leaving a comment, so here's a few tips:  Get in the web version especially if you are reading the blog from your email or on your phone.  You just need to scroll to the bottom of the post and click on "view web version".  Then click on leave comment and enter your comment.  It will not show up immediately but once I approve it, it will be visible.

You will also be able to enter on instagram.  So if you have instagram, hop over there and get another entry.

I will leave the giveaway open until noon CST on Sunday, December 22nd.  I will select a winner randomly from all the entries.

Best of luck, everyone.  You are going to want to be on your couch under this beauty!

Winner announced here on Monday!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

The Winner is......Book Giveaway

I loved hearing from you all and which book you were most interested in.....trust me you cannot go wrong with any of them.  So if you don't win you should still give them a read.  You will not be sorry

But the WINNER IS

JUANA MALONE!!!!!!

Juana selected Then She Was Gone 

which by the way was the most popular pick from you all and it is on its way to her directly from Amazon.

Thanks so much to all of you for entering.

Now hang with me the rest of the week.......

On Wednesday I have a fun printable that you may want to use with your family this Christmas

and 

On Friday, we will have the last giveaway for 2019 

Have a wonderful Monday and I will meet you back here on Wednesday!

Upcoming Holiday - The 4th of July

The 4th of July is just around the corner.

What do you do for the holiday?

Years ago we made this wooden flag so we always pull it out each year

One year we drove to Nashville and shopped about 12 Salvation Army Thrift Stores. It was a  big half price weekend.  That was great fun!

Mostly I just want to spend the day on the couch under throw....big surprise right?

Regardless, there is bound to be some food and snacks.  I found all of this at Target

A little serving caddy

Patriotic plates

Red Cutlery

Red/White Straws

A 4th of July Word search

and

A 4th of July Bingo game

We love to play games when we are all together.

I have one fixed up for one of you

To enter simply leave a comment answering the question - What is your favorite thing about the 4th of July Holiday? 

I will use a random number generator to select a winner and announce who it is on Friday.

So make sure you leave a comment before 9:00pm C.S.T on Thursday, June 21st.  

Giveaway open to U.S. Residents only.

Talk to you on Friday!

Fabulous Women and a Giveaway!!!

I wanted to take the opportunity to say how appreciative I am for all the wonderful women in my life.  When I consider the grandmothers, aunts, friends, new moms, moms of multiples, moms sending kids to pre-school, moms sending kids off to college, those who chose not to be moms, single moms, those who are waiting to be moms, those who are moms in their hearts, those who stand alongside and support......listen it takes us all.

Every kid that crosses our path can use a little nurturing, correcting, encouragement, teaching or listening to from each of us.

When my older daughter went to college the adjustment was not easy for her.  But in about the 3rd week she went to a home Bible Study one night and when she got back to the dorm, she called and told me the lady had given her a really warm hug.  In her words "she gave me a mom hug".  I had no idea who this lady was so I nicknamed her "my hero".  Listen, you don't have to be someone's mom to give them a mom hug.  You just have to be genuine, compassionate and let a kid know you think they have some good in them and you have every expectation of seeing it.

Being the nurturers of the world is not an easy thing.  We have to support each other
 - sometimes that young mom in Kroger with the crying kid needs an encouraging smile rather than another judgmental glare
- sometimes that empty nest mom might enjoy an invite to a school function
- sometimes that mom of teens needs to hear your war stories and how you lived to tell them
- sometimes that heart that is waiting to become a mom needs to hear about those times you spent waiting too

We all have a place, things to give, wisdom to impart and when we can't come up with any of those things - we all have a shoulder to help hold someone up.

If you need a good mom movie try one of these but you are going to need some Kleenex.  Remember, I like a good tear inducing movie.






Now if you need something more with a laugh.....





And something in between ( a little emotion and and humor)


Before I go, a big salute to my mom who always says, how can I help, sure I can do that, you want me to take care of that, you stay home and I will go to work for you today.....ok, she doesn't say that last one but honestly I think she would if it were allowed.  She rocks! And I am so thankful for her.

Lastly, because you all join me here to read  and share...... a little give away for you.
To be entered to win, you just have to be a subscriber to this blog.  So if you are already subscribed, you are already entered.  If you want to subscribe, just enter your email on the top right of this page.  You will get an email asking you to confirm your subscription.  Simply follow those instructions and you are in. Your email only goes to me.

I will select the winner on Sunday from all the emails signed up - now is a great time to share the blog with some of your friends, have them sign up for a chance to win too.

Here is what is up for grabs:

This is a great size canvas tote with a zipper closure.  And look at how pretty the inside is

Plus this soft and comfy sleep shirt (size M.....if not your size it is a great item to re-gift.


I will randomly select the winner from all the subscribers on Sunday and email the winner.  Thanks to Nordstrom Rack for sponsoring this giveaway!


Thanks for reading with me and for being the awesome women you are!