Crayola gift pack giveaway

I just wanted to share a blog I discovered that has all my "Daily Essentials and Deals". Faith and financial stewardship mixed with fun ways to find deals and save money. Megan is currently having a great giveaway for a Crayola Creativity Pack. Check it out.

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The Secret is in The Sauce

I came across a great new site that helps promote your blog by supporting other bloggers. AND they are having a super contest. Check it out.

Pay It Forward

I've just discovered a new (to me) way to connect with other bloggers. I am participating in a great Pay It Forward giveaway. One of my favorite bloggers, Cheri, has invited others to join her at Keeping Up With HIS Plans.

I love to give gifts and I love to meet new people so this is perfect for me. I will be sending a fun gift to the first 2 bloggers who continue this PIF on their own blog. Don't be surprised if the gift is of the Christian nature because I can't resist the chance to go shopping at my favorite book store. If you are interested in joining me and giving to others, please leave a comment and introduce yourself.

I Just Had to Share

Our just turned 3 year old Princess is becoming very bossy with her almost 2 year old Tough Girl little sister. Princess gives her specific instructions while they play. Put this cup over here, NO OVER HERE! Sit down here. Put your legs out. Drink this tea I made for you. NO, not like that!

So today I'm in the next room and I can hear them going through the usual routine. Princess is making a picnic and Tough Girl keeps messing it up. Princess says, "Put in down right here! No, right here! Now get the plate and put it back over here." Tough Girl tries her best to do it just right but when she finally gets frustrated, she yells "NOOOOO" (as high pitched as a hyena).

I'm ready to jump up and go break up the fight when I hear Princess say, "Tough Girl, you CAN do all things through Christ. Just put it right here."

WOW! That's all I can think. WOW. Now what do I do? Is she trying to be encouraging or manipulative? Can you tell we've been memorizing scripture? I'm surprised she didn't complete the verse and name it too. Or even insist Tough Girl repeat it after her.

I wanted to praise her but was so stunned I couldn't come up with any good comment quickly enough before they were wrestling on the floor for the little plastic cup and had to be broken up anyway.

Oh well. There will be plenty of other teachable moments I'm sure. And hopefully by then, I'll have my own relevant scripture to quote. Just wish I had a video camera...

First Timer - Be Gentle

Hello reader(s). I pretty sure that no one is reading this, but just in case here's my first try. I'm new to the blogging world and I can't wait to jump in feet first. I'm striving for full disclosure with privacy/safety concerns judiciously applied.

I am first and foremost a child of God striving to be a worthy follower of Jesus Christ. I am also a wife striving to be the best helpmate I can be to a wonderful husband. We have 2 daughters, Princess (3) and Tough Girl (almost 2).

I hope this blog will be a place of encouragement and fellowship for both myself and my readers. Please let me know what you are thinking anytime.