How Great is Our God!

2012 has been a tough year so far.
my father-in-law passed away just two days into 2012.
my own father is in the hospital.


i have stumbled and gotten back up.
but one thing remains strong.
my FAITH.

i decided to log onto Pinterest tonight to keep my mind off things
and searched Chris Tomlin
the first thing that popped up was his video on youtube for

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

this is one of my favorite songs and it is sung often at my church
this song really moves me
and it was just what I needed to hear tonight

Etsy Treasury

All image are from Etsy.com


As a fellow Etsy shop owner, I really try to support fellow Etsians and buy from Etsy whenever my pocketbook allows. There are so many creative and talented people as so many of you know.

And while I love home decor, all things vintage and jewelry to name a few of my favorite things, I really am interestd in American made and hand-made items for children. Which is why I decided to make a handmade Memory board game to sell in my shop.

Much to my surprise, another Etsy shop owner was thinking along the same line and put together a treasury on Etsy featuring children's gift ideas for under $50 and included my game!

I think she she did a great job and I have included photos of some of the items she included in her treasury. Loop Sheep has a cute Etsy shop featuring crocheted stuffed animals for children.

Out with the old and In with the new!

2011 was a very challenging year for me, emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually. This is a BIG year for me!

I am going to be the big 4-0!

So I need to make some healthy lifestyle choices. One of my goals for 2012 is to see a naturopath. I met one at my local health store and I really am interested in making this change. One of the things he told me was to try Marshmallow tea. (The root~not the candy!) I hate to admit, but I am a coffee drinker and I have invested a small fortune in trying EVERY tea out there and just never met my match until I found this last week!

Another goal is to spend more time finding items for my Etsy shop. I truly believe what Etsy stands for and I always try to buy handmade and American made and support other Etsy shops when I can.

Happy New Year my friends!

Merry CHRISTmas!

Tonight we took the girls to see the Festival of Lights in a neighboring town. I know every town has that ONE house that does an outstanding job with Christmas lights. But this particular house sets up an outdoor Festival of Lights. they play Christmas music and you can walk through a path in their backyard.

It is truly AMAZING.

It brings back memories from my own childhood. They have truly captured how a child sees Christmas.

"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son,and they will call him Immanuel."
Matthew 1:22-23

Peace of Thread Giveaway

I was visiting Paige from Simple Thoughts today and she is hosting an amazing giveaway. She recently purchased a lovely bag from a non-profit organization called Peace of Thread.

Peace of Thread is a non-profit organization that empowers women AND has an amazing ministry.

The name of each bag has special meaning too. My favorite is the POM bag which represents pomegranate, or God's favor.

Please visit Paige over at http://paigeknudsen.blogspot.com for a chance to win one of these amazing bags!

DIY Placecards

On one of my many trips to Michaels, I purchased these cute little mini ornament placecard holders. I had seen them there earlier this season, and just the other day I purchased them for 50% off.

I just finished making name cards for everyone who will be having Christmas dinner with us. I printed the names on cardstock and then glittered the edges.

It is hard to believe that Christmas Eve is one week away. My husband and I just finished our Christmas shopping last night for the girls.

And now I get to spend the week attending my school's Christmas concert, Christmas pageant and Christmas mass. I am fortunate that I work in a school that focuses on HIM and not the commercial side of Christmas.

Yesterday was our faculty Christmas party. It was held at a prominent restaurant that happens to be owned bty two of our students' parents. In the middle of this busy restaurant bustling with the lunch crowd, we all gathered together in prayer thanking HIM for our food, friends and family. I am so blessed to have this in my life.

Now I am off to make some handmade gifts.

Leslie Janson Giveaway

I just wanted to let you know in case you have not heard that Miss Mustard Seed is having a giveaway for one of her sponsor's Leslie Janson.

I almost did a backflip when I saw Miss Mustard Seed's Blog title today!

Leslie Janson has one of those Etsy shops that just blow you away because of her talent. I absolutely LOVE her cuff bracelets.

If you have not checked out her shop, it is worth your while to do so, especially if you still have some Christmas shopping to do.

And then head on over to Miss Mustard Seed's blog to enter to win a $50 gift certificate for Leslie's shop!

Happy Weekend! XO