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- December 24th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Christmas Traditions
Today will be a day to keep busy. I am finishing up laundry and hope to sew a little. Tonight we will attend our Christmas Eve service at church. Our church is beautifully decorated and even more so…
- December 23rd, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Table Cloth Quilt
I just got this back from the quilter. I pieced the top and thought it would be really pretty if I let my friend, Sue, machine quilt it. She does fancy stitches! The pattern for the piecing started w…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Aboard the Gravy Train
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Club House. All opinions are 100% mine. I have never been able to make gravy. It is pitiful, I know, but I admit to my lack of skill when it comes t…
- December 22nd, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Wrapping It Up
While visiting a friend, I noticed that all of the packages under her Christmas tree were gift bags. There were no wrapped packages at all. Do most people only use gift bags for their wrappings? I am…
- December 21st, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Heads or Tails Show and Tell
This week’s theme at Heads or Tails is TAILS – “Show ‘N Tell” Remember playing Show ‘N Tell back in school? This is pretty much the same. Post something you want to…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Break the Cycle of Failed New Year’s Resolutions with New Book, Achieve Anything in Just One Year
This is a sponsored guest post written by Jason Harvey on behalf of Achieve Anything In Just One Year. Post powered by Sponzai. On January 1, more than 100 million Americans will make a New Year&rsqu…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
St. Augustine
While watching the Colts vs Jaguar game in Jacksonville, Florida, the network was showing pictures of local places of interest. One such place was St. Augustine. Saint Augustine Florida is the oldest…
- December 20th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Magic Cookie Bars
It is time to make my list by checking my cupboards to see what ingredients I am missing. Then I shall have to go to the grocery, my least favorite chore. I am ready to do some baking. This is the one…
- December 18th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Importance of Master’s Degree
Whether you are a teacher who is working in their field or an aspiring teacher, you probably know the advantages of obtaining your master’s degree. For those of us who are simply interested in h…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Four Foods on Friday #99
This week’s questions for Four Foods on Friday are: 1. How do drink your hot chocolate? Marshmallows? From boxed or scratch? I have a big canister that I scoop out a tablespoon of mix from, add…
- December 17th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Doing the Right Thing
We all have minor things that happen where we have to decide whether or not to do the right thing. The right thing being what we feel is the moral obligation of our conscience. It is not always what w…
- December 16th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Favorite Christmas Song
My favorite Christmas son was written by Mark Lowry and is Mary Did You Know? Many people are surprised when they find out that the song was written by Mark Lowry. He is a Christian comedian and a ver…
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Christmas Time
I have a few friends who are teachers and they are looking forward to winter break. I envy them! One friend is traveling to Minnesota to visit with her husband’s family and share Christmas toget…
- December 15th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Beautiful Soaps
I finally feel as if it is the season for Christmas. I wrapped gifts today and set out holiday candles and other decorations. I think some pretty soaps from Vintage Soap Shoppe are in order! Aren̵…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Christmas in the Ozarks
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine. My dream of the Norman Rockwell Christmas would begin with a stay in the Ozark Mountains. While I do…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Heads or Tails #118 Gone Fishin’
The theme for Heads or Tails this week is “Heads~Gone Fishin’.” Make any kind of post about anything you might see, use or do while fishing. I was thinking about how we fish around t…
- December 14th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Decorating Inspiration
Do you need a little incentive to start your holiday decorating? I am not talking about getting text alert system messages to kick your battootie. I am telling you about the Decorating for the Holiday…
- December 13th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Decorating for the Holidays Blog Hop
I am so excited! I almost forgot, until I read the latest blog post at Grampy and You. He got me fired up about the Decorating for the Holidays Blog Hop! I am inspired by all the blogs who have joi…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Online Education Available
These days, there is no excuse for not pursuing a college degree, not when you can obtain an online degree. So many people I know have gone on to obtain their masters degree online. Western Governors…
- December 12th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Christmas Feeling
Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet? After listening to Straight No Chaser for the past half hour, I think I am definitely feeling the mood. If you need a lift, you can find them in their tuxedos…
- December 11th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Quiltcreators Will Make Your Quilt
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Quiltcreator. All opinions are 100% mine. I love to make quilts. I love the process of picking out fabric, finding a pattern that excites me and cu…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Four Foods on Friday #98
Here are the questions for this weeks Four Foods on Friday. You can join by clicking on the icon. 1. How many cookbooks do you have? (1-10, 11-20, 20+) I cleaned out mine and gave many to Goodwill. I…
- December 9th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Join Decorating for the Holidays Blog Hop!
This post shall remain at the top for a few days. Scroll down to read current posts. Hear ye! Hear ye! I have joined a great blog hop to get myself into the holiday spirit! I think you should join in.…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Crafters Need to Join!
Hear ye! Hear ye! I have joined a great blog hop to get myself into the holiday spirit! I think you should join in. It is going to be loads of fun and you will meet some nice people. The Frugal House…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Huge Giveaway Just Before the Holidays
Panic mode is settling in as the countdown to Christmas begins. If you are in a quandry as to what to purchase for that favorite woman in your life, and are considering a natural acne treatment, why n…
- December 8th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Is Homeschooling Easy?
I admire those who have chosen the path of homeschooling. Homeschooling is a tough undertaking and is not for the faint of heart. I used to think that those who taught their children at home did it be…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Great Gift Idea
Have you ever received a recipe jar? It is a jar filled with ingredients to make yummy things like cookies and cookie bars. There are jars that have the ingredients for soups and other wonderful items…
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Handmade is the Best
I recently attended a craft show here in our little town. It seems as if there are many local crafty people. I was excited to find two of my daughter’s friends with a booth of their own. They ha…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Win a $20,000 Kitchen Makeover!
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dr. Oetker. All opinions are 100% mine. If ever there was a time to wish I were a Canadian citizen, this is it. This contest is only open to Canadia…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Heads or Tails
This week’s theme for heads or tails is “won” or “one.” Well, I have been working on Christmas gifts and finished this one. One down, twelve to go! I am also working on…
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Christmas Gifts
Hubby took me and my sister in-law shopping on Saturday and we got so much done! It feels good to have the tree decorated and a few gifts that need to be wrapped. It is a different feeling this year s…
- December 7th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Fine Wool Clothing
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I have owned our own business for over 30 years and we are still learning ways to utilize r…
- December 6th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Caramel Corn at Christmas
Tonight is the night when I will feel as if the Christmas season has begun. Our church is having our annual tasting party and rejoicing service. This service is a fun, light evening of singing from ma…
- December 5th, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Snowmen Purses
I do believe I saw snow in our neck of the woods. Snow makes me long for Outer Banks vacations! The only snow flakes I care to see are the ones that formed these cute snowmen. I finished this bag for…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Urban Knitters
Have you ever heard of urban knitters? If you are a knitter, you probably know of this term. It refers to those persons who knit beautiful works of what might otherwise be known as graffiti. Visit CNN…
- December 3rd, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Tree In the Blue Room
I love Christmas traditions. I can’t think of any tradition in our house that is set in stone except that we eat Chinese food on Christmas eve. The Whitehouse has many traditions when it comes t…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
A Book That Touches Your Heart
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Raising a Father. All opinions are 100% mine. With all the commercialism on television and on the radio today, one would think that the way to our c…
- December 2nd, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
So Sad to Say Goodbye
This was the first bag I made where I added prairie points. I love this bag! It sold from my Etsy site and so I must say goodbye. It has been fun looking at this bag. I know it will be loved.
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Vance Perry Sings Mary Did You Know
One of my all time favorite Christmas songs, Mary Did You Know?, is sung by Vance Perry. His songs are unbelievably awesome. His range is spectacular. I could go on and on. Listen. Enjoy.
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Awesome Music
I enjoyed this immensely! My joy was multiplied when I realized he was singing with his boys. I hope you enjoy!
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Win a Christmas Apron
Now, you can enter this contest or you can simply check out the site and buy to your hearts content. Either way, I hope one of us wins this beautiful Christmas apron. I love how the ruffles around the…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Gone to the Dogs
My house, at times, seems to have gone to the dogs. I wonder if these three know how good they have it. Suzie, on the left, is my mom’s dog. She is the queen bee because she is old. She lets th…
- December 1st, 2009
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Calling All Teachers
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine. Now is the time to take charge. After watching President Obama’s speech tonight, I am even more convinced tha…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: Winding Threads
Shop Etsy for Christmas Value
I am inspired by all the Etsy sites who are prompting us to buy handmade when choosing Christmas gifts this year. Handmade does not mean lower quality. In fact, one such Etsy seller is Sandy of Midnig…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: The Pond
Four Foods on Friday 97
Being away from home last week meant missing Four Foods on Friday. Well, we can’t have that. Here are my answers to last Friday’s questions. 1. What do you do with turkey leftovers? I lov…
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KarenM has posted a new entry on: My Opinion Counts
Paying for Online Gambling
I recently received a letter from my bank that has me questioning the laws concerning online gambling. This was a randomly generated letter that stated no funds were to be withdrawn from accounts when…
