Winners !!!!!!

My Sweet Dog, CHLOE
I enjoyed doing this and reading all of your answers. I hope that you got
a chance to read the other comments.
Using the randomnumber.org we have a list of WINNERS
Day 1--Jen (Pen of Jen) --Karen (Kindred Haven) --Lisa (Blessed A Latte')
Day 2--Sharon (Keeper of the Home)
Day 3--Jane (private blog)
Day4 -- La Tea dah (Gracious Hospitality)
Day 5-- Hope ( Watering Wells of Hope)
So ladies, I need a address and will try hard to mail this week.
~~Thank you to all who visit my blog. I appreciate all of you !Thank you for all the comments, you know us bloggers LOVE comments~~~~
Deby

Day 5---Giveaway

Day 5....all three will go to ONE person.

Just recently I had finally found a copy of Emilie Barne's book: If Teacups Could Talk

Well a few days later, I found this copy at a favorite Thrift Store...of course, I knew it had to go on this giveaway. The other book Apples of Gold (love that name !!!) holds all kinds of little quotes and such

some better than other, but so nice to sit and browse through and ideas for quotes on your blog or whatever.

The magazine is a favorite, thought you would enjoy it as well.

Day 5 question is this:

The Olympics Start today, will you watch them ? What are your favorite events?

My answer:

Yes, I plan to watch the Opening ceremonies but most likely will fall asleep. I like gymnastics the best.

I don't like the fact that the clothing that the competitors wear has gotten so skimpy !!!!

I actually prefer the WINTER Olympics

Remember....all comments after midnight tonight will NOT count...we are talking pacfic time.

I will post winners Saturday. I will need your email plus snail mail so I can mail next week.

IF you have been a visiter to my blog, please take a minute and read my testimony here

Giveaway Day 4

What is in these pictures are one Vintage Apron-one NOT Vintage

Apron...a Tea Towel (bought) two cute Hankies and a Doilie....

You win EVERYTHING

Today's Question

The Country you are living in NOW..not someplace you went to before.

Tell us a favorite spot to visit and why.

Mine is:

I live in the USA

I have loved going to Mt. St. Helen's in Washington State.

Why, you can see the power of God here amongst the beauty of

the mountain. To see the way the volacano dropped trees by it's

force and knowing that it is GOD, not mother nature that controls

all of this...it leaves me in awe.

Giveaway Day 3

This is a book on doing folds etc...with Napkins

You will also receive one set of 2 cloth Napkins to practice with.

Today's Question:

What is something that you would like to learn to do?

Mine is:

I would like to learn to sew better. I can do basics but there are

many things that I would love to learn. I am a visual learner so

it would be great to have someone come over and teach, one on one.

Day 2--300th post giveaway

These shopping/tote bags are from Ikea.

Oh think of the things you could put in these. They are very sturdy.

The winner will win BOTH of them.

Today's Question:

What is your Favorite Season, why?

Mine is:

Fall, I love the colors, the change of seasons. It is my

birthday and anniversary season...and yours?

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giveaway rules are on the sidebar

300th Post GIVEAWAY **WEEK** RE read fine print PLEASE

Day 1
Win ONE of these refrigerator magnets.
3 Winners

You know how I love to do giveaways...

This will be everyday--Monday through Friday.

You answer the question once per day.

You can win more than once.

Today's question:

IF you could rename yourself, what would it be?

Mind you, you would not be hurting ANYONE's feelings

by changing your name...

Mine would be *Claire*

YOURS?

***fine print on giveaway: TWEAKED it...PLEASE READ

You have to answer the question on ONE of your comments

5 comments per day, you can catch up

I need a mailing address 48 hours after contest is over

YOU can win more than one contest

Favorite verse from Revelation

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord,

to receive glory and honour and power:

for thou hast created all things,

and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Have a nice Lord's Day,

Deby

Blogger Problem PLEASE read

This situation has been rectified, it WAS Sitemeter.
Comments are closed on this.
If you have sitemeter and use Internet Explorer, they are not working together and will not allow
you to get into your blog. What it also means is that I cannot read any blogs with sitemeters on them.
THIS is a HUGE problem in blogspot land right now.
What you do is:
go to blogspot.com
log in
get to your dashboard
then layouts
remove sitemeter....

THAT is the only reason my blog is working tonight....
hope this helps some of you
my recommend is EVERYONE remove this until they FIX IT...

A yard sale bonanza

I like to yard sale. I cannot start in the morning and go all day, physically my body cannot hold up.
I can hit a few here and there and of course,money does not grow on trees. My husband gives me an allowance, it goes for things like this.(click to enlarge)

I got all of these goodies at ONE sale...most of it is brand new or Vintage, price tags still on it. She gave me a flat rate price of $24.00 .I was so excited. Some will be used for gifts, or giveaways. MY FAVORITE thing in the pile is "IF Teacups Could Talk" by Emilie Barnes. I have been looking for that book. The 2nd thing would be the crocheted edge Tea-towels they are waiting to be stitched......it felt like Christmas.
Are you a Yard sale--Thrift shop girl ????
~~Deby

Crayons ..information,can't resist **added new link

I had to check out those crayons I posted yesterday.

you know..the ones underneath this post.

Well at Target they are almost $15.00 for 150 Crayons

BUT

RIGHT NOW...they have the ones posted above

at TARGET on sale $5.00. They come in a Cigar Type BOX

I had to share that with you as I thought that was a great

deal. So this blogger *moi* spent her $5.00 instead of the almost

$15.00 and will be happy with 30 less crayons.

ALSO....this box said the colors were all different

the set of 150 does not make that statement.

ALSO want to color ???? click:

**Beatrix Potter Coloring sheets

~~Deby

This time of year

I was talking to a friend today and it was so funny
as we both like this time of year for all the school
supplies that are out there, and at some good prices
if you watch the ads.

This section in a store tends to be one of my favorites
--the Paper section, notebooks, pens, marker, oh
I love this stuff.
CRAYONS...always a prized posession...especially
the 64 box of Crayons.
But look Below:

When I saw this on the crayola site I couldn't believe it !!!
Oh would I have fun with these...
Do you like coloring in coloring books...I do, but have a pet peeve:
IF you are going to color a page in my book you MUST
FINISH the page...and sign your name and date !!!
My favorite books are those with women, flowers or stuff
like that...not big on coloring animals for some reason.
~~~YEP...love when the school supplies come out
even if it is just to browse....
Deby

Queen Anne's Lace

Do you love the look of it ?

I sure do

When I googled

*Queen Anne's Lace*

I found out so much information

If this interests you,

Here is a starting point

This is blooming everywhere

on the sides of freeways

in fields..

I love it !!!

It reminds me of Baby's Breath
So open...and airy.
I do not consider it a weed
Does it grow where you live?
Another blessing NOT from Mother Nature
.....it is from Father God
Creator of Heaven and Earth.

The Quiet Heart

The quiet heart finds blessing

in small gifts of gentle beauty,

assurance in warm,

peaceful hours of rest.

The quiet heart finds joy and true contentment always nearby,

for the quiet heart knows simple things are best.

B. J. Hoff

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Psalms 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God:

I will be exalted among the heathen,

I will be exalted in the earth.

Have a great Lord's Day tomorrow

~~deby

Trip to Ikea

I like going to Ikea. Although the lines of
their furniture, is much to modern for me.
Add a doilie, candle,voila' it can work.
There is so much more than furniture. I can
find a cheap little something that I can
use in my home.
We went last night looking for a bookcase.
If you ever can go, wear decent shoes.
it is much walking, at least to me.
When I leave there, I can barely walk, the
fibro is hurting so bad. It is still worth it.
I enjoy the evening away with my husband.
We get a 7-11 coffee and off we go.
I will add in quite a few pictures. My camera
battery died there so I didn't get one of my beloved.


not great...but that is me !!

I see a RED piece of furniture...hmmm

RED fabric..tempting !!!

Blurry...but love the PINK and Mirrors

organize

nice

they added the silverware to this chandelier..

kitchenware...fun to browse

candles..candles..candles...

I am a basket case !!!

uh-oh!

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 692 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

I am so glad the Lord knows me
personally and by name....
How many are there of you?
Deby

Kristi Dykes

Kristy Dykes
August 2, 1951 ~ July 21, 2008

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I woke up this morning unsure if, or what I would

blog about...

Kristi's blog has been the first one I read everyday.

Kristi is with Jesus

Her family knows this, those who read her blog and knew her

KNOW THIS.

Today could be your last day.

Can you say the same thing?

LIFE is so SHORT

There are NO guarantees that

*YOU* will survive THIS day.

Where will you spend YOUR eternity?

Do you know?

Do you know for sure?

I do !!!

Kristi Dykes was ready

Read her blog

She lived it.

My story is told on last years Sept. 30th post.

I am Heavenbound and Rapture Ready

ARE YOU ??

Deby

Please pray for the Dykes Family

They will miss their sweet Kristi !!!

Psalms 100

Yesterday evening our visiting evangelist, spoke on this Psalm which is
a favorite of mine. I thought *what a way to start a week*....but let's
face it, there is NO bad verse in our Bible. I know we all have favorite
passages, this is one of mine ...hope it blesses you as it did me.

Psalms 100

1. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands

2 . Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

3. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

~~Summer Swap

I was in Summer Swap hosted at Peggy's Site.This is what I received in the mail today from

Debi at Southern Simplicity

I LOVE everything and everything is PERFECT.

First, this box smelled SOOOO good when I opened

I think it is the trivets that smell so good, they are tied with

the RED Ribbon...oh and look at those Tea Towels just

waiting for me to Embroider...can't wait..

That little Ladybug is the cutest, touch of summer, he hangs

on your flower pot....

now the Battenburg lace holder is going on the chair of my recliner..

this is so pretty and will be used so much,Debi !!!

Love the book, paper and pen you added in, that was so sweet of you

...and also for Vintage, look at that Hankie..I love it tooo....

It was just Chloe (pooch) and I home when this arrived...it feels like Christmas.

This was so much fun to do.

And the Lord provided a most perfect partner. I love it all.

Thank you Debi !!!!

Quirky Meme

I have been tagged by I *think* about 5-6 friends
to do this meme. I keep forgetting and then I get re-tagged
so here goes. PLEASE Forgive me for not mentioning
all of your names. I know I am taking the easy way out
vs. doing all those hyper links and at the risk of forgetting
someone.

1. I hate being late, I would rather not go to something than be late
2. Drives me crazy when people abuse the express line at stores, my husband
looks at me and sees me counting peoples' things and just laughs.
3. I can crave vinegary type things, pickles, I drink pickle juice
or make salad dressing from it....yummmm
4. When I drive,getting on or of the freeway on ramps etc..I have to turn off
the radio/CD player.
5. I get my feelings hurt to easily,I am working on this as I don't feel it
is scriptural. Need to mature more in this area.
6. I am a "picker", this is said from my grandson, Noah..when asked. What it means
is if I get a bite or sore...etc..I won't leave it alone to heal. Gross, huh?
7. Beauty school dropout....almost finished but quit. Couldn't stand women smoking
when I was doing their hair, mixed with the smell of Aqua Net Hairspray ( I am
dating myself I know).
8. I read fast when in a book...and also will sometimes read the last chapter
before I finish the book...I will still read it but can't wait for the ending
and want to know everything worked out okay.....
9. I am hard to surprise.
10. I love comments....like ALL of you do !!!!

11. I am taking this from PEN of JEN's....STILL madly in love with my husband

almost 37 years....
NOW..this was supposed to be 6 quirky things about me..but since it took me so long, I made it 11 and I will pass it on to ALLLLL of you that are reading this,Please let me know if you do it so I can get back and read yours...

Deby

Nails and Anger

There was a little boy who had a bad temper.

His father gave him a bag of nails

and told him that every time he lost his temper,

to hammer a nail in the back fence.

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For the rest of the story

please go read Dallas's Post

at Abounding Treasures.

It will just take a few minutes

and be so worth it.

You might even want to print it out

and read it to those you love,

or send it to a friend.

It's a keeper

Deby

~Let me know what you thought~

99 cent bargains

These were found recently for .99 each.
This store picks a color for the week...then the following MONDAY those things
of that color that did not sell go for .99.
The candle holder was marked for $2.99
I love when I find deals like that.
I know that some don't find Thrift shops etc..exciting, but they sure are to me.
In fact, from where I live I think I counted 11 within a 1/2 hour circumfrance of my house. Now mind you I cannot afford to do this as much as I would like. Even cheap, is not FREE, and with the cost of gas, plus this achey body isn't always UP to it.

Probably will do something with this cross-stitch frame..for sure paint...

I might even add a few more colors of thread to the stitchery to make it blend in

with my colors better. Anyways....

hope you enjoy these little bargains.

Finally getting these posted with more posts like this too come.

Stay tuned....

Deby

The *Throw* that these items are

sittting on , I already had ..

Topsy-turvy

I found this Vintage looking doll at a yard sale.
I don't usually buy *stuffed things* but she passed the
*smell test* and came home.
She is a TOPSY TURVY doll. You can google that
if you want to make one yourself.
I thought she just had that old look and was a find...
$2-3.00...can't remember.

You flip the skirt over her head to have one version and then vice versa
As I was looking at her this scripture came to mind:

James 1:8
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

btw, she still is not named....
Deby

Here is a link for several different patterns...CLEVER

Thoughts from George

Source of quote

In his diaries, George Washington wrote,
“Let my heart gracious God, be so effected with your glory and majesty,
that I may fulfill these weighty duties which you have required of me.
I have called upon you to pardon me of my sins.
Thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, offered on the cross for me.
You gave your Son to die for me and have given me assurance of salvation.”
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Keep praying for our upcoming election, at all levels.
God is in control and there are no surprises with HIM.

Life at Narrow Way Cottage

What....Narrow Way Cottage????
Yes, I have given her a name, I love it it.
Do you remember last year when I wrote about my struggle with my home?
You can read it here if you need a refresher. My husband has continued to
make improvements on our abode and I thought that I would share with you the latest.


RED Shutters, I love them....and next will be RED flower boxes under the window.
I am so thankful for my little home. I heard on the news that 8,000 homes a day in the USA go into foreclosure. Our little place, a manufactured home is paid for.
IT was $8,000.00. Do I miss a stick built, big beautiful house ? Sometimes, many times. I am learning so many lessons in this home, albeit slowly. The major one
*CONTENTMENT*. It is hard when you see all the lovely places out there,
to not covet.
IT is something I work on and sometimes get into sin on. I am a work in progress as is my home. The Lord is dealing with ME, my husband is dealing with the home.I am so thankful for my husband that works so hard on our place.
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Can I share with you what he has done?
Replaced all inner walls
Painted all inner walls,to include changes of colors, due to his fickle wife
Put all new windows in
A new front door and screen
Laminate flooring in (thanks Mark)
Carpeted our bedroom
Crown Molding
2 new bathrooms
Sided the outside (thanks to Matt,Mark, GINA)
Built front and back covers for decks
New door on lovely room
landscaping
put new cupboards in part of the kitchen
new kitchen sink and counter tops
Moved furniture around due to my everchanging ideas
more coats of paint
gutters
air conditoning
Christmas lights every year
I think that might be it...isn't that ENOUGH.
My husband works usually over 50 hours a week too..
.....and yet he has
had to put up with me whinning at times because *I want a bigger stick built house*
SHAME on me, and I MEAN IT..
Oh as I was sitting on my deck today reading my Bible I was shamed at my behaviour ,
"Lord I am sorry I am not more thankful. I love this little place
Thank you for a husband that loves me so much that works so hard and for this
Narrow Way Cottage."
to my husband...
"Thank you for all the work that you do, for loving me so
uncondtionally. I appreciate you and and thankful for
a man that loves the Lord and his wife who falls so short"
~~~~Deby

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