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Take a little break from your stressful day to "Stop and smell the chocolates". Maybe you'll find an inspiring scripture, something to laugh and smile about, a new recipe to try, or a new friend!

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  • Thursday\'s Thoughts

    Posted on Thursday December 17th, 2009 at 16:33 in blogging, sorta silly

    Just a few random ramblings today.  While you're reading this I should be busy in the kitchen making goodies or at the store getting the rest of the ingredients or packaging up the goodies for gifts.  Unless you're on the East coast and you...

  • Break Even or Blog Less?

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 02:00 in blogging

    Today, dear readers, I am looking for your ideas, thoughts, and insights.  I have come to a sort of "crossroads" with my blog.  I need to find a way to make a few dollars from or through blogging (or maybe Etsy) in order to reimburse my tim...

  • Don\'t Try To Deny That You Are THAT Family

    Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 in family, blogging, sorta silly

    I'm sure that you must know Kristen at We Are THAT Family by now (if you don't, you really need to go read her blog!)!  I have been reading her blog since I started blogging.  I found her through my friend Sarah at Real Life and I've never ...

  • And The Award Goes To...

    Posted on Thursday October 8th, 2009 at 19:41 in blogging, awards, sorta silly

    Please do not think that I am bragging about awards! I truly appreciate each award that is given to me and I do think that these bloggers deserve a heartfelt thank you for their kindness. I have been very behind in accepting awards and I do apologi...

  • Sayin' What I Feel Like Sayin' Day

    Posted on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 at 02:00 in blogging, sorta silly

    No, that doesn't mean that I'm sayin' anything earth-shattering or controversial today! I'm just writing a post off the top of my head instead of planning it out! Shocking!! It's my rebellious streak!!I had a post all planned out and I was going t...

  • Thinking Out Loud

    Posted on Monday August 24th, 2009 at 02:00 in home, blogging, scripture, feedback

    Is it Monday already? School starts for us tomorrow so today will be all about getting the supplies together and in the backpack and figuring out what to pack for a lunch! Here's what my son looked like last year after the 1st 4 days of school:We'l...

  • Circus Tickets Winner And Questions For YOU

    Posted on Thursday August 20th, 2009 at 02:00 in blogging, circus, giveaway winner, pumpkin potpourri week

    Well first we have to announce the winner of 6 fabulous tickets to Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey's opening Sacramento show at Arco Arena on 8/27!! So exciting!!Drumroll please...And the winner is:JillCongrats Jill!!Now if you didn't win, but...

  • Housecleaning Week Update & Thursday's Thoughts

    Posted on Thursday August 6th, 2009 at 04:00 in family, blogging, housecleaning week

    It's Housecleaning Week...still! Seems like a really long week to me! :) If you're just getting here - go get all the details from Monday's post and enter my giveaway of Purex laundry sheets! So, you want to know my progress and you're anxiously ...

  • Can't Have A Blog Hop Without Chocolate

    Posted on Friday July 24th, 2009 at 02:00 in blogging, Chocolate, blogher, blog hop, #pityparty09

    We are partying today! If you're a regular reader, I hope you won't mind a post that says a few things you already know...Before we begin though, it's hot out and I'm sure you're worn out from all the blog hopping - so I must offer you a treat! And...

  • Time For Awards

    Posted on Thursday July 2nd, 2009 at 03:00 in blogging, award

    I have been terrible about posting awards and I really do appreciate it when I receive one from another blogger! I have a couple of people to thank.The first is Kyla from The Kreative Life who gave me the Premios Dardo award. Thanks Kyla!Premios Da...

  • Bloggy Friendship Days ~ Friendiversary

    Posted on Saturday June 27th, 2009 at 04:00 in blogging, friendship days

    Welcome back! Hope you're enjoying Bloggy Friendship Days so far! Today is the day you can link up your friendship posts! In the past couple of days I've mentioned some of my special bloggy friends and Kim's mentioned her bloggy friends. I showed y...

  • Bloggy Friendship Days ~ Battle of the Chocolates

    Posted on Friday June 26th, 2009 at 02:00 in blogging, Chocolate, beautiful life, would you like chocolate with that, friendship days

    It's still Bloggy Friendship Days here and at Homesteader's Heart! I enjoyed telling you about some of my bloggy friends yesterday! When you stop over at Kim's, she's got Friday Funnies with a friendship twist. And I am happy to celebrate my usual...

  • Welcome To Bloggy Friendship Days

    Posted on Thursday June 25th, 2009 at 04:00 in blogging, friendship days

    It's here! It's here! It's the first day of Bloggy Friendship Days! Welcome one and all! We're glad you could make it! Just a reminder, you need to head over to Homesteader's Heart to get more of the scoop on friendship, OK?Of course, we love an...

  • Lisa's Blog Conference Speaker Topics

    Posted on Thursday June 11th, 2009 at 03:00 in blogging, sorta silly

    Perhaps you missed the reason that I am very highly qualified to become a blog conference speaker in the future? It is all based on this:Now that it's securely scotch-taped onto my resume, I have begun developing a list of possible mom blogger confe...

  • Works-For-Me-Wednesday: Guest Posting

    Posted on Wednesday April 15th, 2009 at 02:00 in blogging, guest post, works-for-me wednesday

    Happy WFMW everybody!Guest posting is something that is working for me. I have written guest posts for other blogs and I have had guest posters on my blog. There are benefits to both and it can be a lot of fun!I have guest posted a few times and re...

  • 9 Benefits of Blogging for a Year

    Posted on Saturday April 11th, 2009 at 14:00 in list, blogging, blogaversary

    In honor of blogging for a year and celebrating with my Blogaversary Party, I wanted to share the ways that blogging has benefited me. If you're a blogger, you may have experienced some of the same benefits. If you're not a blogger, you may feel en...

  • Coming Up...

    Posted on Monday March 23rd, 2009 at 16:00 in blogging, twitter, guest post, unplug

    I thought I would give a little update of what's coming up on my blog in the next couple of weeks or so. It's partly for you so you don't miss out on anything and it's partly for me so I don't forget about anything - LOL!! ~ Friday 3/27: There will ...