Each December I send a thank you letter out to five people that have impacted, influenced or touched my life during the year. I always write them the week after Christmas and make sure they are in the mail before the first of the next year.
I have them finished and in the mail as of today. I love this tradition. It helps me stay focused on the blessings in my life and also enables me to do something that I believe should always be done. Acknowledge how important people are in my life.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas 2010
A Christmas Letter to the People I Love
The Christmas letter will be a little different this year. The focus will be on lessons learned instead of what has happened in our family this past year.
My little friend Olivia passed away on December 11th. She was a light in the lives of so many. She taught me so many things in our few years together. She taught me that
• You must love with ALL of your heart ALL of the time, even if you know you may hurt in the end.
• If you don’t like the way they cook your bacon, send it back.
• If you want to create art you should stop talking about it and just do it.
• Always think of others before yourself.
• Some rules really are there for a reason.
• No one else but you can put a voice to your opinion so voice it often.
• It’s alright to have more than one favorite color.
• You can love many people at the same time, all for different reasons.
• Some people are brought into your life for a special reason. Pay attention so you don’t miss it.
• Rocket Popsicles ROCK. Why have just one flavor when you can have three!
More than anything she taught me that one life CAN make a difference in the world. She left me with the desire to try to make a difference in someone’s life each day of 2011.
Oh and the family is beautiful and well. We wish you all a blessed Christmas surrounded by people you love.
I leave you with a favorite poem of mine. I was not surprised to find out that it was also one of Olivia’s favorites.
Hug O'War
I will not play at tug o' war.
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins.
Sheldon Allan Silverstein
With Love and Hugs Too,
Susan
Luke 2:9-12
The Christmas letter will be a little different this year. The focus will be on lessons learned instead of what has happened in our family this past year.
My little friend Olivia passed away on December 11th. She was a light in the lives of so many. She taught me so many things in our few years together. She taught me that
• You must love with ALL of your heart ALL of the time, even if you know you may hurt in the end.
• If you don’t like the way they cook your bacon, send it back.
• If you want to create art you should stop talking about it and just do it.
• Always think of others before yourself.
• Some rules really are there for a reason.
• No one else but you can put a voice to your opinion so voice it often.
• It’s alright to have more than one favorite color.
• You can love many people at the same time, all for different reasons.
• Some people are brought into your life for a special reason. Pay attention so you don’t miss it.
• Rocket Popsicles ROCK. Why have just one flavor when you can have three!
More than anything she taught me that one life CAN make a difference in the world. She left me with the desire to try to make a difference in someone’s life each day of 2011.
Oh and the family is beautiful and well. We wish you all a blessed Christmas surrounded by people you love.
I leave you with a favorite poem of mine. I was not surprised to find out that it was also one of Olivia’s favorites.
Hug O'War
I will not play at tug o' war.
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins.
Sheldon Allan Silverstein
With Love and Hugs Too,
Susan
Luke 2:9-12
Monday, August 16, 2010
Catching Up
Well as you all know it is that time of the year again for me..PROJECT ED BEAR time. The dinner/auction is on Monday, November 29th. I held the first committee meeting on the 10th of this month. We had a nice turn out and a great group of people on the committee this year! :-)
The website is lame but up and the blog is up and running!
www.projectedbear.org
www.yourprojectedbear.blogspot.com
Aubrey just turned 10 month AND has started to walk. She is so beautiful. I will be posting new pictures soon. Wyatt is as gorgeous as ever and was diagnosed a few days after his second birthday with autism. Tyler just turned 5 and will start kindergarten in September.
Skip and I will not be traveling out of the country again until next year and for that I am very grateful. I was sick for 2 entire months after returning home from Asia in April.
I have a journal prompt blog up and running since January and have a nice following. I am in the middle of writing a journal prompt book.
Come visit at www.yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com
I am the newest Board Member of The Autism Society of Greater Akron.
My most (fun) news is that I went ot Michael Symond (IRON CHEF) house recently as part of a fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Pictures above..We LOVEd it. Skip and I are both such FOODIES that is was just heaven for us.
I will be posting more often..yeah..I know I said that before but now that I have decided to make this the (What's going on in my life blog) instead of the (inspiration sharing) blog that it started out as..it will really happen. Watch for it!
Hey..have a great day!!!
Susan
The website is lame but up and the blog is up and running!
www.projectedbear.org
www.yourprojectedbear.blogspot.com
Aubrey just turned 10 month AND has started to walk. She is so beautiful. I will be posting new pictures soon. Wyatt is as gorgeous as ever and was diagnosed a few days after his second birthday with autism. Tyler just turned 5 and will start kindergarten in September.
Skip and I will not be traveling out of the country again until next year and for that I am very grateful. I was sick for 2 entire months after returning home from Asia in April.
I have a journal prompt blog up and running since January and have a nice following. I am in the middle of writing a journal prompt book.
Come visit at www.yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com
I am the newest Board Member of The Autism Society of Greater Akron.
My most (fun) news is that I went ot Michael Symond (IRON CHEF) house recently as part of a fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Pictures above..We LOVEd it. Skip and I are both such FOODIES that is was just heaven for us.
I will be posting more often..yeah..I know I said that before but now that I have decided to make this the (What's going on in my life blog) instead of the (inspiration sharing) blog that it started out as..it will really happen. Watch for it!
Hey..have a great day!!!
Susan
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Come Join Me
I am now a Administrative Design Team member at Creative Scrapbooking Divas.
Come join me at http://divascreativas.ning.com.
Stop by my page and say hello!
Come join me at http://divascreativas.ning.com.
Stop by my page and say hello!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy 4th of July!
WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Please remember only two
defining forces have ever offered to die for you: JESUS CHRIST and the
AMERICAN SOLIDER. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
GOD BLESS THE USA!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Honorary Guest Desiger on Gutter Girlz
Just a shout out to let everyone know that I am the Honorary Guest Designer for Gutter Girlz this month.You will find some of my art journaling and an interview there. Check it out at http://guttergirlz.blogspot.com!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Blog Giveaway
just a shout out to let you know there is a stamp and gift card giveaway over at
http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/2010/06/questions-and-blog-giveaway.html
hope you win!
http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/2010/06/questions-and-blog-giveaway.html
hope you win!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Guest Art Journal Designer Call
Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a Guest Art Journal Designer Call over at You r Life Spelled Out journal and art journal blog.
http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/2010/06/if-and-guest-art-jouranl-designer-call.html
http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/2010/06/if-and-guest-art-jouranl-designer-call.html
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Amazing
I attended the Power of the Purse Luncheaon yesterday and heard an amazing young woman speak. Jessica Clements is a local female solider that had a 2 chance of living after being hit by a roadside bomb. Her story of perseverance and gratitude was one I will never forget.
Wanted to share with you that I am trying out for the Design Team on Tally. I am their guest designer this month. I came on board a little late in the challenge. Here is the link.. http://www.tallyscrapper.com/myTally.php
please come check it out. I am victorinagirl on Tally. For all of my scrappy friends I KNOW you would love it there.
Talk to you SOON!
Wanted to share with you that I am trying out for the Design Team on Tally. I am their guest designer this month. I came on board a little late in the challenge. Here is the link.. http://www.tallyscrapper.com/myTally.php
please come check it out. I am victorinagirl on Tally. For all of my scrappy friends I KNOW you would love it there.
Talk to you SOON!
Monday, June 21, 2010
ANGRY!
My Layout for the Dirty Scraps Challenge. You can link directly to Dirty Scraps at the lower right hand side of this blog!
The Best Kind Of Fun!
Here is my layout for the Category Stories Challenge this month. You can link onto Category Stories at the lower left hand side of the blog!!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Life In The Fast Lane
We are home from Chicago on our week long very successful buisness trip. I can not believe how much our little back yard garden grew in the week we were gone.
I am busy writing the book, working on design team projects and have started the beginning work for the 16th annual Project Ed Bear Dinner/Auction that will be held in November.
How are you blooming? What are you working on right now? and before you sigh and say nothing..I am just a stay at home mom..let me remind you that there is no higher calling, no job more important. A bit of wisdom to share with you as a now grandmother. I drop everything for my grandchildren. I try to spend quality time with each of them each week. I didn't always do that as a mommy of four. I let everyday burdens and worries get in the way of living in the moment. I will never let that happen again.
Excited things coming up on Bloom Where You Are Planted..keep watching.
Check out my other blog and join us on a jounraling journey.
http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com
See you soon!
I am busy writing the book, working on design team projects and have started the beginning work for the 16th annual Project Ed Bear Dinner/Auction that will be held in November.
How are you blooming? What are you working on right now? and before you sigh and say nothing..I am just a stay at home mom..let me remind you that there is no higher calling, no job more important. A bit of wisdom to share with you as a now grandmother. I drop everything for my grandchildren. I try to spend quality time with each of them each week. I didn't always do that as a mommy of four. I let everyday burdens and worries get in the way of living in the moment. I will never let that happen again.
Excited things coming up on Bloom Where You Are Planted..keep watching.
Check out my other blog and join us on a jounraling journey.
http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com
See you soon!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Guest Designer Work For Tallyscrapper
I am guest designer over at Tallyscrappers this month and wanted to share their wonderful June Kit with you.All of the above layouts were made from the JUNE kit available at
http://www.tallyscrapper.com/
You can directly access Tally under my favorites on the right!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Camp Chops Pictures
I wanted to share some of the pictures from Camp Chops (camp for children with cancer)Arts area. The pictures shown are ictures of our kids making All About Me pages for their parents and gretting cards. Some of which they took home and some of which will be auctioned off as a set at our annual Project Ed Bear dinner/auction on November.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Praise
I am up today bright and early at 4:50a.m. getting ready to go to Camp Chops (camp for children with cancer) to do all of the art activities with them today.
16 years ago my son was diagnosed with bone tumors. We all (including the doctors) thought he had cancer. He did not. He has a rare disease called McCune Albright syndrome.
After being on the cancer ward post surgery we both ffelt led to do do something with children suffering from cancer. His idea was to give Teddy Bears to every child (he was 11 then) and so we started Project Ed Bear. Project Ed Bear is an not for profit all volunteer organization dedicated to providing comfort and needs for pediatric oncology patients in Ohio.
To say this little idea has grown into something huge is a great understatement.
I am running the art program for Camp Chops but Project Ed Bear pays for the entire camp for all of the children.This is just one of many many things that Project Ed Bear does now. We even have college scholarships. Our accountant is working on an exact number for an appreciation event that Children's Hospital is doing for Project Ed Bear but I feel it is safe to say that over the last 16 years Project E Bear has given the children and the hospital over $350,000 in gift and services.I will let you know the actual number when i get it. Praise God!
Thanks for letting me share this very special part of my life with you!
Have a blessed day.
16 years ago my son was diagnosed with bone tumors. We all (including the doctors) thought he had cancer. He did not. He has a rare disease called McCune Albright syndrome.
After being on the cancer ward post surgery we both ffelt led to do do something with children suffering from cancer. His idea was to give Teddy Bears to every child (he was 11 then) and so we started Project Ed Bear. Project Ed Bear is an not for profit all volunteer organization dedicated to providing comfort and needs for pediatric oncology patients in Ohio.
To say this little idea has grown into something huge is a great understatement.
I am running the art program for Camp Chops but Project Ed Bear pays for the entire camp for all of the children.This is just one of many many things that Project Ed Bear does now. We even have college scholarships. Our accountant is working on an exact number for an appreciation event that Children's Hospital is doing for Project Ed Bear but I feel it is safe to say that over the last 16 years Project E Bear has given the children and the hospital over $350,000 in gift and services.I will let you know the actual number when i get it. Praise God!
Thanks for letting me share this very special part of my life with you!
Have a blessed day.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Sharing a few new pictures and BLOG of the day!
My Wyatt. He is our youngest grandson. He just turned 2 in April.
Our Tyler. He is our oldest grandon. He will be 5 in July.
Our Aubrey. She is out only graddaughter. She is almost 8 months.Our Blog Spotlight is a manufactures Blog that I personally LOVE. All my artist friends will want to check this out. The offer free tutorials and feature great projects. http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com/
I will be back Sunday y'all.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Sprouting
Here is the Sprout grower (or sprouter as I like to call it) that my husband gave me. There are three trays but I decided to only use two this first time. I spread a thin layer of seeds into both trays.
Then I slowly poured two cups of warm water on the top tray and it slowly filled each tray and left the remaining water at the bottom. I dumped that water out and repeated this step once a day.
Now we wait!
After four days the sprouts were ready to harvest.
The bean sprouts were my favorite.Does anyone else grow their own sprouts?
Avocado , tomato and sprouts sandwiches are fabulous!
Our Blog of the day is a Challenge Blog for all of you that love to scrapbook, create altered art, make cards and other paper craft projects. You will find it at http://divascreativas.ning.com/. They have an online crop with prizes coming up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I will be there playing along when I am not at Camp Chops (for children with cancer). I hope to see you there.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Running Short
I am running short on time. I need to leave the house in less than an hour to meet someone that is donating card making supplies for the kids at camp this year..SO...I will post the sprouting pictures on Thursday.
I am Guest Designer over at Tallyscrappers this month. Over there I am know as victoriangirl. Come and join us this month. We have several amazing challenges planned and you are going to love the group of artist that reside there! http://www.tallyscrapper.com/scrapbook/
Our BLOG OF THE DAY is She Scraps. This is the blog of Sarah Rice. Sarah is a published scrapbook artist. She has served on many design teams and is serving on Tid Bitz In Time as well as others at this time. She is the creator of the challenge blog SCRAP THAT BABY . She is an amazing cook and has a fabulous recipe blog A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR. There is something for everyone there. I know you are going to love her. Check out her blog at http://shescraps.blogspot.com/.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Sending Love,
Susan
I am Guest Designer over at Tallyscrappers this month. Over there I am know as victoriangirl. Come and join us this month. We have several amazing challenges planned and you are going to love the group of artist that reside there! http://www.tallyscrapper.com/scrapbook/
Our BLOG OF THE DAY is She Scraps. This is the blog of Sarah Rice. Sarah is a published scrapbook artist. She has served on many design teams and is serving on Tid Bitz In Time as well as others at this time. She is the creator of the challenge blog SCRAP THAT BABY . She is an amazing cook and has a fabulous recipe blog A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR. There is something for everyone there. I know you are going to love her. Check out her blog at http://shescraps.blogspot.com/.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Sending Love,
Susan
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
And The Winner Is..
KIM...You are the winner of the gift card. Please post and let me know if you would like a gift card to Barnes and Noble or to Archivers and it will go out to you this week.
This week will be a very busy one.. We are getting ready for CAMP CHOPS (camp for children suffering from cancer). On Saturday we will be there all day doing all of The Art part of for the entire day.
One project we do year after year is ABOUT ME pages (complete with picture)that are framed and given to the parents when they pick the children up. I have many friend that are scrappers, artist and several that on design teams (including my daughter Sarah) that donate the products we use for the pages and for the cards. Sarah and I over see that part of the arts. This year we will also have beading, card making, sand art and tie dye!! I have not started organizing yet, so as I said..BUSY WEEK.
On Wednesday we will resume the Blog of the day feature and I will share pictures and information about sprouting. I just harvested my first batch of sprouts from the kit my husband bought for me last month.
Anyone gardening? We have a small little patch in our back yard.
I will also announce some exciting new..so stay tuned.
See you Wednesday!
This week will be a very busy one.. We are getting ready for CAMP CHOPS (camp for children suffering from cancer). On Saturday we will be there all day doing all of The Art part of for the entire day.
One project we do year after year is ABOUT ME pages (complete with picture)that are framed and given to the parents when they pick the children up. I have many friend that are scrappers, artist and several that on design teams (including my daughter Sarah) that donate the products we use for the pages and for the cards. Sarah and I over see that part of the arts. This year we will also have beading, card making, sand art and tie dye!! I have not started organizing yet, so as I said..BUSY WEEK.
On Wednesday we will resume the Blog of the day feature and I will share pictures and information about sprouting. I just harvested my first batch of sprouts from the kit my husband bought for me last month.
Anyone gardening? We have a small little patch in our back yard.
I will also announce some exciting new..so stay tuned.
See you Wednesday!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Memorial Day
I just want to say THANK YOU to all of my readers that have served in the military or that have loved ones serving. Words are not enough. Your sacrifice is a great one. Because of YOU we are FREE! I will ALWAYS be grateful!
Today is the last day to post to be eligible for the gift card drawing.
See you all Tuesday.
Today is the last day to post to be eligible for the gift card drawing.
See you all Tuesday.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Memorial Day Plans??
Our Memorial Day is full this year. We are starting out attending the annual Firefighters for a cure breakfast at our local station, then off to our local parade and at 12:45 we will attend the ground breaking of the new VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK. After all, that is what memorial day is all about. Remembering and honoring those who have served our country so that we can live in freedom. Thank you from my heart to all of you that have served or who have served here at home while a loved one is deployed.
We will have our children over for a cookout later in the afternoon. We will praise God for our freedom .
We will resume the featured blog of the day on Tuesday.
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
What are YOU doing for Memorial Day weekend this year?
See you Monday!
Susan
We will have our children over for a cookout later in the afternoon. We will praise God for our freedom .
We will resume the featured blog of the day on Tuesday.
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
What are YOU doing for Memorial Day weekend this year?
See you Monday!
Susan
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Spent!
Do you ever feel like you are just spent? That there is really nothing left to give? The idea of a bath and night in bed sounds far more wonderful than than dinner out at the elegant restaurant? ME TOO! As a matter of fact I have found myself there today. I am going to take it easy today (the only day out of the Holiday weekend that I can)..This is a choice. I choose to let everything else go and rest. It will all be there on Sunday. This is growth for me. I don't know about you but I am usually the last person that I take care of. So today I will take care of me. What about you? Do you need to schedule a rest day (or half a day or hour)? I would always say..I DON'T HAVE TIME...but one day found that if I don't schedule time or make time for rest that soon I will have that decision made for me. You body can only take so much stress (both physical and mental) before it starts to shut down. If you still have a difficult time taking some time to rest, look at it this way..If you do not take care of YOU, you will not be able to care for the others that you love . Something to ponder on the beautiful Holiday Weekend.
Our featured Blog today belongs to Marilyn Miller. Marilyn is the owner of MARMALADY's , a scrumptious tea and jam specialty online store. I LOVE her jams (her own recipes) and recommend them HIGHLY. Marilyn's blog, Hearts Delight, is beautiful, gentle and filled with inspiration .
You can find her at http://www.heartsdelights.blogspot.com/
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See you all on Sunday!
Susan
Our featured Blog today belongs to Marilyn Miller. Marilyn is the owner of MARMALADY's , a scrumptious tea and jam specialty online store. I LOVE her jams (her own recipes) and recommend them HIGHLY. Marilyn's blog, Hearts Delight, is beautiful, gentle and filled with inspiration .
You can find her at http://www.heartsdelights.blogspot.com/
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See you all on Sunday!
Susan
Friday, May 28, 2010
Eight Gifts
I hope you love the follow Eight Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent as much as I do.
EIGHT GIFTS THAT DON'T COST A CENT
This simple checklist can help measure how you are nurturing your
relationships. The author of these thoughts is unknown, but deeply
appreciated.
The Gift of Listening
But you must really listen. Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't
plan your response. Just listen.
The Gift of Affection
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for
family and friends.
The Gift of Laughter
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say,
"I love to laugh with you."
The Gift of Solitude
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
The Gift of a Favor
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
The Gift of a Written Note
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A
brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime.
The Gift of a Compliment
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.
These are eight important ways we can contribute toward whole and
healthy relationships. They cost nothing, yet they may well be the
most valuable gifts we can ever offer another.
-- Steve Goodier
OUR FEATURED BLOG today belongs to Tammy Tutterow. If you enjoy paper crafts, ribbon works, fabric arts and love vintage you will ADORE this blog. I spent a lovely amount of time there and will be back often.
You can find her at: www.tammytutterow.com
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
EIGHT GIFTS THAT DON'T COST A CENT
This simple checklist can help measure how you are nurturing your
relationships. The author of these thoughts is unknown, but deeply
appreciated.
The Gift of Listening
But you must really listen. Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't
plan your response. Just listen.
The Gift of Affection
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for
family and friends.
The Gift of Laughter
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say,
"I love to laugh with you."
The Gift of Solitude
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
The Gift of a Favor
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
The Gift of a Written Note
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A
brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime.
The Gift of a Compliment
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.
These are eight important ways we can contribute toward whole and
healthy relationships. They cost nothing, yet they may well be the
most valuable gifts we can ever offer another.
-- Steve Goodier
OUR FEATURED BLOG today belongs to Tammy Tutterow. If you enjoy paper crafts, ribbon works, fabric arts and love vintage you will ADORE this blog. I spent a lovely amount of time there and will be back often.
You can find her at: www.tammytutterow.com
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Beauty Is ...
My daughters and I are huge fans of Audrey Hepburn. I am working on scrapbook albums for each of them and found this poem about beauty that Audrey wrote when she was asked to share her "beauty tips" and am currently working on pages that incorporate it. This poem was read at her funeral.
You can find her here http://www.keelyy.blogspot.com/
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your BLOOM and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See you Friday!
Susan
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands;
one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.
What a clear vision of beauty she had! Have any "beauty tips" you would like to share? I would love to hear them!
Our Blog SPOTLIGHT today belongs to Keely Yowler. You can find Kelley's work in the upcoming issue of Altered Art. She has been published in numerous magazines. She is currently on the designs teams of Queen Kat Designs, Simply Renee Inc.,Kiki Art and Scrap Tiffany . Her scrap book pages and art is AMAZING. I thoroughly enjoyed taking a journey through her blog and I know you will to.You can find her here http://www.keelyy.blogspot.com/
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/ . Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your BLOOM and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See you Friday!
Susan
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Random Acts Of Kindness
Want to feel good today? Do something for someone else. I challenge you to do one today AND make it nonvenomous! If you take me up on the challenge post here and let us know what you did.Share with us..just not the person you are doing the act for.
Our featured blog today belongs to Gwen Mangelson. Gwen is a very talented Stampin Up demonstrator and if you are in need of Stampin Up supplies she is set up with on line ordering. her blog is Paper Expressions and you can connect to her here http://gwensstampinfun.typepad.com/.
When you visit here today make sure you scroll down to the middle of the page where you will find a video (Mommy Rhapsody) that every mom can relate to. It will make you laugh a good hearty laugh ,and I think you will agree that each we need more of that in our lives.
If you would like to have your blog considered please post your blog address and I will stop on by for a visit or send me an email at smsummerville@hotmail.com
Remember, we have a drawing for a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble or Arcivers (your choice) at the end of the month. All you need to do is to post on this blog or on my Your Life Spelled Out Blog at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/and your name will be added to the drawing.
Our featured blog today belongs to Gwen Mangelson. Gwen is a very talented Stampin Up demonstrator and if you are in need of Stampin Up supplies she is set up with on line ordering. her blog is Paper Expressions and you can connect to her here http://gwensstampinfun.typepad.com/.
When you visit here today make sure you scroll down to the middle of the page where you will find a video (Mommy Rhapsody) that every mom can relate to. It will make you laugh a good hearty laugh ,and I think you will agree that each we need more of that in our lives.
If you would like to have your blog considered please post your blog address and I will stop on by for a visit or send me an email at smsummerville@hotmail.com
Remember, we have a drawing for a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble or Arcivers (your choice) at the end of the month. All you need to do is to post on this blog or on my Your Life Spelled Out Blog at http://yourlifespelledout.blogspot.com/and your name will be added to the drawing.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Featured Blog of the day and thoughts on HABITS
I am your constant companion.
I am your greatest asset or heaviest burden.
I will push you up to success or down to disappointment.
I am at your command.
Half the things you do might just as well be turned over to me,
For I can do them quickly, correctly, and profitably.
I am easily managed; just be firm with me.
Those who are great, I have made great.
Those who are failures, I have made failures.
I am not a machine, though I work with the precision of a
machine and the intelligence of a person.
You can run me for profit, or you can run me for ruin.
Show me how you want it done. Educate me. Train me.
Lead me. Reward me.
And I will then...do it automatically.
I am your servant.
Who am I?
I am a habit.
Wow!! Part of the mission of Bloom Where Your Are Planted is to help us see where we are and where we need to grow so that we can BLOOM and touch others around us. I love this reminder of how damaging poor habits can be and how rewarding good habits can be. I am making a list listing my bad habits on the left and my good ones on the right. I pray the good ones out number the bad ones. I will let you know on Wednesday. I encourage you to do the same. We can not change a bad habit until we recognize it as one.
Our Featured Blog today is Robins Nest. You can find it at http://tqmnurse.blogspot.com/This is the blog of Robin Bettis Novac. Robin is a self proclaimed obsessed scrapper and is on the design teams of Practical Scrappers and Sketches by Tamara.
I really enjoy her blog and all of the links she provides and I know you will too.
If you would like to have your blog considered please post your blog address and I will stop on by for a visit or send me an email at smsummerville@hotmail.com
Remember, we have a drawing for a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble or Arcivers (your choice) at the end of the month. All you need to do is to post on this blog or on my YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT and your name will be added to the drawing.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Featured Blog of the day and unpdate!
I will be featuring a blog each day on this blog as well as the Your Life Spelled Out blog. This will be a blog that I recommend and think you will enjoy.
Our blog feature today is Scrapping is Cheaper than Therapy. You can find it HERE;http://keepsakescrafts.blogspot.com/ This blog belongs to Sarah Elliott. She is a creative force. She is also a member of a few design teams. I enjoy her art journals very much. This is the year that Sarah has decided to dedicate herself to her art. I think you are really going to enjoy her.
If you would like to have your blog considered please post your blog address and I will stop on by for a visit or send me an email at smsummerville@hotmail.com
Remember, we have a drawing for a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble or Arcivers (your choice) at the end of the month. All you need to do is to post on this blog or on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT and your name will be added to the drawing.
Catching you up on life. I had E-coli upon our return from Asia. It took two weeks to get over that and then we discovered that I now had walking pneumonia and am now one week past finished with the antibiotic yet am coughing my head off and my chest still really hurts so back to the doctor I go on Tuesday.
I am busy getting things ready for Camp CHOPS (for children with cancer). Sarah(my daughter) and I will be working on getting things organized on Tuesday.
I am dedicated to getting this blog back up and running full force and my other blog (YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT) continues to grow in followers. I am writing a journal to go with the prompts. I am looking into publishing at the moment.
See you Tuesday!
Susan
Our blog feature today is Scrapping is Cheaper than Therapy. You can find it HERE;http://keepsakescrafts.blogspot.com/ This blog belongs to Sarah Elliott. She is a creative force. She is also a member of a few design teams. I enjoy her art journals very much. This is the year that Sarah has decided to dedicate herself to her art. I think you are really going to enjoy her.
If you would like to have your blog considered please post your blog address and I will stop on by for a visit or send me an email at smsummerville@hotmail.com
Remember, we have a drawing for a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble or Arcivers (your choice) at the end of the month. All you need to do is to post on this blog or on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT and your name will be added to the drawing.
Catching you up on life. I had E-coli upon our return from Asia. It took two weeks to get over that and then we discovered that I now had walking pneumonia and am now one week past finished with the antibiotic yet am coughing my head off and my chest still really hurts so back to the doctor I go on Tuesday.
I am busy getting things ready for Camp CHOPS (for children with cancer). Sarah(my daughter) and I will be working on getting things organized on Tuesday.
I am dedicated to getting this blog back up and running full force and my other blog (YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT) continues to grow in followers. I am writing a journal to go with the prompts. I am looking into publishing at the moment.
See you Tuesday!
Susan
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Brand New Ending!
"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Anonymous
What an encouraging quote that is. One of my favorites.
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT starting Monday. Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See You Friday!
Susan
What an encouraging quote that is. One of my favorites.
I will be featuring a new blog that I think you will LOVE each day here AND on YOUR LIFE SPELLED OUT starting Monday. Would you like to share your blog with others? Post a comment with your blog address and I will stop by.
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Archivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See You Friday!
Susan
Friday, May 21, 2010
Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time there lived a princess that loved tidy spaces but HATED to clean. She was also MESSY> She could start a project and create an unbelievable mess in no time flat. She loved to cook and bake but the clean up afterwards she dreaded! She so much wanted to be the Perfect Home Maker but found that she always fell short of that goal. She has accepted that about herself but continues to try to clean up her act!!
Would you like to have YOUR BLOG featured? If so drop me a comment and give me the address of your blog and I will come for a visit.
Remember all that comment will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or Achivers (Your Choice) at the end of this month. The other way to enter is to visit Your Life Spelled Out and leave a comment there (you must mention that you read about the give away here)!
See You Friday!
Susan
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