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Aug
31
@ 11:35 am

And God Agreed…

Blog Prompt: Today is Anything Goes Day. Tell me anything!!

On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.”

The dog said, “That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I’ll give you back the other ten?”

So God agreed……

On the second day, God created the monkey and said, “Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I’ll give you a twenty-year life span.”

The monkey said, “Monkey tricks for twenty years? That’s a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?”

And God agreed……

On the third day, God created the cow and said, “You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.”

The cow said, “That’s kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I’ll give back the other forty?”

And God agreed again……

On the fourth day, God created humans and said, “Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I’ll give you twenty years.”

But the human said, “Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?”

“Okay,” said God. “You asked for it.”

So that is why for our first twenty years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years, we slave in the sun to support our family.. For the next ten years, we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Life has now been explained to you.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information. I’m doing it as a public service.

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I had the pleasure of using the most beautiful kit yet for me by Cara Mai Designz called Sophie.  It is just beautiful with all its elements and papers, word art and frames.  Very romantic and you can find it here.

She is also giving away a freebie from this kit at her blog.

And here is my layout using this kit.

Inspiration

Everyone have a wonderful day,
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Aug
31
@ 11:29 am

Wonderful Patio Furniture

As many of you already know, I live in Florida, so a great deal of our time is spent outside. I love sitting on my lanai and watching my butterfly garden and the birds at their feeders. The only problem I have sitting out there is that we have the most uncomfortable furniture ever!!

I think I have found the right outdoor furniture for the lanai that will be durable, very comfortable and nice on the eyes. There are all types of products to choose from such as seating, dining, bars and storage boxes. They also have great cushions to match my decor too!

I am also looking at their great selection of fire pits to choose from. Our weather here is usually very nice and this time of the year, the nights are just a little chilly and a fire pit would be perfect out on our outdoor patio and enjoy dinner on a great Patio Dining Set.

The furniture I am really wanting is Wicker Furniture in a dark color with reddish thick and comfy cushions. That would look so nice and be so comfy in my lanai. The picture at the left is what I am looking for.

Aug
26
@ 9:53 am

Girls Scout Memories

Blog Prompt – Today is when the first Scout Camp was opened. Were you a Girl Scout or did you go to a Scout Camp?

I was a Girl Scout for 12 years and loved all the work that we did for the community, the fun trips we took and the friendships that I still have after all those years.  Working on the badges was hard, but worth it.  I still have my penny collection from earning that badge.

I went to camp for 5 years during the summertime when I was older.  It was always during my birthday and the 4th of July.  I loved Camp Latonka.  It was by a lake and we stayed in cabins and when you were in high school, you stayed in large tents that were off the ground.  The picture to the left is where we always came for our group camp fires and sang songs.

We had great food, took swimming lessons, took overnight camping trips and I learned how to shoot a bow and arrow there.  We also did crafts that I always enjoyed.

When you were there for your 4th year, you were initiated into the Indian club.  I still have my Indian headband I wore that night.  Of course, the initiation process is very top secret and is done in the middle of the night.  I knew they were going to come for me, but I didn’t know when.  We took a little walk to a secret place and sat around a camp fire as we were told the story of our group.  Smoked a piece pipe and was given my Indian headband, along with our war paint.  The next morning we had to eat our cereal with a knife. It was great fun and a privilege to be part of that group.

I went my 5th year, so that I could help with the initiation of the new girls.  It was so much fun and I miss those days.

I will always cherish my Girl Scout memories and friends  forever.

Have a great weekend,
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Aug
26
@ 9:39 am

Best Search Engine

The internet is one of the most useful and the one main advantage of the technology. The internet is good when it is used usefully. You can find any information using the search engine provided in the internet service. There are many search engines marketing service available.

If you are wanting the best way to download links try Rapidshare Search. Very convenient and useful search tool.  Regularly updated links base, functionality , pleasant design and good work capacity has made Rapid4me.com a great search engine for you.

It looks like and searches as ordinary search engine like Google, yahoo and the like with one important difference: search results are links for downloading films, music, programs (depending on your request). So, if you want to download anything, Rapid4me.com is an ideal  for you.

Aug
24
@ 10:01 am

Enjoy Some Pie

Blog Prompt – Today is National Peach Pie Day. What is your favorite pie?

Wow, I have to pick??? I will list my fav pies, because I can’t choose.

1. Key Lime Pie
2. Jefferson Davis Pie
3. Apple Pie
4. Pecan Pie
5. Silk Pie

I thought I would give you all my recipe for French Silk Pie.  Now don’t scrimp on the ingredients in this pie.   This is great for summer time, since its chilled.

French Silk Pie Recipe

1 (9″) pie crust, homemade or ready-made, baked and cooled
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3/4 cup butter softened (do not use margarine)
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
Whipped topping
Chocolate curls (optional)

Prepare pie crust according to pkg. directions, or your own favorite homemade single crust. Bake and allow to cool.

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate, cool. In a large bowl, cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Blend in cooled chocolate and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at medium speed for 5 minutes after each addition. Pour into cooled crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hrs. before serving Garnish with whipped topping and shaved chocolate curls.

Keep stored in the refrigerator.

Enjoy your day with a nice piece of pie,
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Aug
24
@ 9:59 am

Political Forums

I love discussing politics and learning more and more about it.  I have recently gone to great political bulletin boards and am enjoying the interaction with others there and keeping up with the latest about our government.

Its the typical layout of a forum with not much moderation.  Great place to argue your right to free speech and to make your point or enjoy a great healthy discussion.

Aug
22
@ 9:24 am

The Tooth Fairy

Blog Prompt – Today is National Tooth Fairy Day. Did the Tooth Fairy come to see you as a child?

I was always so excited when I checked under my pillow for that special quarter that the tooth fairy gave me during the night.

I remember when I was a little girl the night I woke up and saw in the shadows someone or something in a long flowing dress and I could feel my pillow moving.  I knew it was the Tooth Fairy.  I didn’t breath or move until the shape left.

Well, as I aged I figured out it was my mom. 

Before my son lost his first tooth, I made sure I got one of those pillows made for the Tooth Fairy.  Then I didn’t have to worry about not finding the tooth under his pillow and easy access.  I still have that little pillow.

Aug
22
@ 9:17 am

Beautiful Leather Beds

bedI am certainly a girly girl and I love a girly bedroom and bathroom that smells like lavender and is frilly and soft. I just LOVE the bed in the picture to the left from the French Painted Bedroom Collection at Time4Sleep. It has an antique finish, wood carvings and iron handles with a rattan look. Beautiful!!

Now I know most of us married folk would never dream of having that type of bed in our master bedroom, but a girl can dream can’t she?? I love when my bed looks nice. When I was a teenager, I had a French provincial bedroom suit and the bed above reminds me of my old bed so much. But this French Painted Bedroom Collection is not for little girls.

I love to sleep well and if you don’t have a good bed, sleep time won’t happen. I have to have my 8 hours of sleep and because I have a good bed, I know that’s why I sleep well.

If you love leather beds then Time4Sleep is the website for you.   I love the white leather beds and that would look great in my bedroom too and would satisfy the guy in your life for sure.  There are many different styles and colors to choose from.

They also carry antique beds and divan beds and memory foam and mattresses to choose from.

Aug
20
@ 10:04 am

Dirty Hands

Blog Prompt – Do you have a house plant that you really love growing? Is there a plant you would love to have? Or do you have a “brown thumb”?

I love having house plants and being in Florida and having a couple of nice windows, my plants grow extremely well here.  My corn plant is so tall I had to find a new place for it.  And girls, if you have problems growing a plant, the corn plant is an easy one to work with.  It doesn’t have a large root system and doesn’t need lots of light.  I just water it and give it some house plant food every once in awhile and its about 6 foot tall now.  It was just a baby a couple of years ago.

My favorite house plant is the African Violet.  I’ve heard people say they are hard to grow.  They do require a couple of things, but if you follow those rules you will have great success.

All you need is a window that faces south or east and if its a kitchen window, that’s even better.  They love humidity.  They grow and stay in their little 4 inch pots, bloom all the time and are easy to propagate from their leaves.  That’s the only way I grow new plants. It’s cheap and if it dies, then you didn’t loose much.  You can also exchange leaves with family and friends.  I have about 20 different varieties now and they sit on my lanai.

The varieties are endless and the colors of the flowers are beautiful.  I am growing one now from leaves that the bloom is lime green and a touch of pink.  I  can’t wait to see how that one will look.  The picture to the left shows how the bloom will look.

Grab one from the local store and experiment.  They sure a joy to look at in the winter time when its cold and dreary and you have beautiful blooms sitting in your kitchen window.

Get your hands dirty and enjoy a plant today,
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Aug
20
@ 9:49 am

Modern Furniture

Do you love the clean and sleek look of modern furniture? I have found a great furniture store online where you can purchase some really stylish modern furniture.  The picture to the left is a beautiful leather clean looking sofa that I just love.  And the colors are just gorgeous.  Their line of Italian furniture is extensive.

ERoomService.com is a great online furniture store with items for every room in the house.  Even items for the kids room.  They are known as having one of the largest, exclusive and comprehensive modern furniture selections in United States.

So if your are wanting to decorate with modern and beautiful furniture for every room, go to eroomservice.com.