Archive for December, 2007

Meandering and Menu Monday

It is time for another !!
Our family has recovered from the wonderful craziness that is Christmas.  Now back to the grindstone. 
Bible Study/ Devotions
   ~Daily Bible reading (a Proverb and I am reading the book of Mark again.)
   ~Continue with my prayer list
   ~I am researching what the next Jewish holiday is.  Our family is [...]

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To do and more

Here is/was my (and Mr. Muscles’) December’s To Do List:
*Till up new, larger vegetable garden spot
*Finish tearing down old dog pen (previous owner)
*Till under layer of leaves in large vegetable garden
*Pile op the wood that needs splitting
*Finish cutting up the downed trees in the woods
*Outline the big vegetable garden with t-posts and be ready for fencing(most [...]

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The Story of Stuff

See this link I have highlighted right here?  Click it.  Actually, you can click any word in this entire post and it will take you to an amazing piece of video that will really have you thinking about our consumerism.  
 Feel free to share, share, share.
Merry Christmas!

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What I have learned about Christmas cards

I love Christmas cards. 
I love choosing the cards I will send. 
I always pick out two different cards to mix it up a bit. 
I take great care in finding just the right cards that catch my eye and still convey the true meaning of Christmas. 
I want to take a moment to send many Christmas wishes from [...]

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Boo Mama’s Christmas Tour

 
I have been looking forward to participating in Boo Mama’s Christmas Tour.   I didn’t take pictures of everything but here is what I did take.
This is our Christmas tree.  I haven’t wrapped the gifts yet so, they are not under there. 

This is our fireplace mantle.  The stockings are not hung up because there is just [...]

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Meandering and Menu Monday

 
One week until Christmas!  I am so ready.  We have been keeping focused on the reason for the season, Jesus, and all the rest is gravy!   Here is my week ahead.
Bible Study/ Devotions
   ~Daily Bible reading (a Proverb and I am reading the book of Mark again.)
   ~Continue with my prayer list
   ~Still reading and doing [...]

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Saint Nicholas Giveaways Winners

The winner for the Saint Nicholas Figurine is…..
#5.  Jayedee 
and the winner for the Saint Nicholas Christmas tree topper is…..
#3.  Laura
Congratulations you two!!!  I have already emailed you. 
Thanks to everyone who entered.  My next giveaway will be right after Christmas.  Hope to see ya back then to enter in!
Have a very blessed and safe Christmas!
All for [...]

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Wanted to pass this on.

Will the Christ Child Come?

Written by Gaye Willis 
 
One Christmas we had an interesting experience that I would like to share.
Halfway through December we were doing the regular evening things when there
was a knock at the door.  We opened it to find a small package with a beautiful
ceramic lamb inside.  We looked at the calendar and [...]

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Tackle it Tuesday

Today’s tackle was a personal victory.  LOL  I reclaimed my dresser from all of the junk that had taken over and now I am invigorated and ready to move onto the next area in my room.  Our master bedroom is my “zone” for the week.  I am determined to get it cleaned and organized.  It [...]

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Saint Nicholas Christmas Tree Topper Giveaway

Here is one more Christmas Giveaway. 
“Drop your name in the hat” to win this beautiful Saint Nicholas Christmas tree topper.  He, of course, can top your tree, be used as a centerpiece, displayed on your mantel or any other Christmas decoration you would like to add him too.  He is white and gold and stands [...]

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