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the number of awesome ladies I have met through blogging amazes me.
one such lady is Melanie from only a breath.
Melanie also offers blog design at www.ElegantCustomBlogs.com


Melanie, like me,is a full-time working mom
and a Christian mom.


and when she writes, it is inspiring and straight from the heart.
words of encouragement.


I want to leave you with a quote from one of Melanie's recent posts:

"...I encourage you never to be discouraged and to always work to be the hands and feet of Christ. He has pointed your heart in a certain direction for a specific reason. I pray that you will be obedient. If you are like me, and wondering where that might be, I am praying for you as well. We never know where God may direct us, but it is all in His timing."

cloth napkins

I found these cloth napkins on etsy.
they are all so cute.
and I love supporting other etsy shops when ever I can.

faith, hope an dlove napkins are from HelensCorner.
vintage floral napkins are from Sparklepower.
birdcage napkins are by CottageDayDream
eat napkins are from lemonademakinmama.

thrift store finds...just what I needed

My heart pitter patters over a good find at a thrift store the same way another girl's heart might skip a beat at a good sale at anthropolgie.
don't get me wrong...I love antrho.
it is just that my wallet doesn't.

I have been really searching for a good book club or bible study in my area.
I have even contacted another sweet blogger for advice on finding one.

I still haven't found a perfect fit but I think my weekend finds are a good sign.
I have been searchng crosses on etsy, but nothing really caught my eye.
then I found this vintage cross. it is perfect.
next I was checking out books and found this daily devotional. it was a sign.

and I also scored this Charles Dickens book.
it might go in my etsy shop.
or it may go on my coffee table.

I have really been talking to God the last few days.
and HE surely has sent me a few signs of encouragement.
it is just what I needed.

DIY Update with Vintage Frames and a sweet gift

I decided to rearrange my photos and home decor today since we were snowed in.
I took two of my vintage frames that I painted a shabbychic white a long time ago and gave them a new home on my bookcase.

For the large frame I printed one of Dear lilie's free printables.
and for the small frame, I printed a silhouette of a girl and attached it to a piece of scrapbook paper.

The last frame I changed out the photo I had of my oldest daughter who will be five that I had of her from when she was 9 months old and put in her dancing photo from last year.

The cross made from clothespins was a gift from one of my sweet seventh graders. They made the crosses in religion class and she gave it to me as a gift!

Currently....

Ok, so Sweet Sasha from Lemonade Makin Mama posted about this today and I just wanted to share it too because I love learning about all of you!

Currently loving....all of the vintage pretties on Etsy...mostly clothes! (gasp!)

Currently reading...about to start Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Currently waiting for...my new camera that is my birthday/Christmas present!

Currently excited about...a new business adventure I have in the works.

Currently missing....my alone time

Currently trying...to eat healthier and lose weight.

Currently planning...to get organized and stay organized!

Curently working at...my self image. After having to girls in 18 months I have not lost the "baby weight" and I am trying to work on it! And my time with God.

Currently enjoying...my rare opportunities to get away for some alone time to thrift shop or some girl time with fellow teachers!

Currently snacking on...nothing because I am trying not to eat snacks after dinner!

Currently using...Buts Bees Sensitive Skin Cleanser..Perfect for my sensitive skin.

Currently wearing....the outfit I wore to school today which always includes a long beaded necklace of some sort!

Currently singing....My God is an Awesome God. Can't get it out of my head!

Currently needing...new underwear. At least I am honest!

Currently learning...that people are all different.

Currently listening to.....my girls

Currently wishing...I could meet a few fellow bloggers for girls' weekend!

Currently doing...photos for my Etsy Shop.

Currently praying for...my father-in-law who recently passed away, my dad who has been in the hospital, my family and a new business adventure.

Currently dreaming of...our annual family trip to New Hampshire in the summer!

Sorry about the blurry piicture of me!

one thousand gifts in 2012

I have the day off from school today.
(THANK you Martin Luther King.)
after spending the morning organizing the girls' toys
again,
I decided to sit down and read a few blogs.

That is when I read Ann Voskamp's post for today
WHAT IS TH ANSWER TO ANXIETY?

WHOA!
does she secretly spy on me because that is my number one downfall.
it cripples my daily life.

But Ann has an answer.
The answer to anxiety is the adoration of Christ.

And one way of doing that is by counting 1000 gifts in 2012.

Baby it's cold outside and an Etsy update

It is freezing here in New england today!
We are not getting out of the teens.
So the girls and I are staying in.
Working on crafts and updating my Etsy shop!

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!
I know I am happy that I have the day off from school tomorrow
I always feel like one of my students when vacation or a holiday gives us time off from school!