An Unexpected Sighting

It was silent as I stepped off the walking path to capture a picture of the sunlight hitting on some trees near the water.



After I captured the photos - stood there soaking in the beauty and looking for other things I might want to photograph. As I began to scan to the right, I was happily surprised to see a beautiful deer standing in some greenery at the edge of the water.

We stood just looking at each other for a while. I pulled out my phone and took a photo, shortly afterwards she turned and walked away.

What a blessing to see such a sight. To be 20 feet away from God's creature was an unexpected blessing.

Busy and a Reassessment of Sorts

So today is the day that our son will get his daughter, our sweet granddaughter - who I affectionately call SweetPea here on my blog. This will mean that over the next month I will be quite busy and not able to post as regularly as I would like to. But I do have several posts already written up and I am hoping that I can snag a few minutes here and there to get on the computer and touch base with you guys.

During this time I will also be reassessing some of my posts. I do not think that my Thrifted Outfit posts are as encouraging and enjoyable as I had thought they would be - so that may not be something that I continue doing. I may post something every now and the, we shall see.

Anyway I hope you all are doing well. I will pop in and out as I am able to. :O)

Digging Deeper into Psalm 23

I love to hear sermons in which it is obvious that the speaker has spent many hours with Jesus. This is shown by humility and special insight into the Word of God. Last Sabbath I was blessed to hear such a sermon.

Psalm 23 is a very popular passage. Sometimes because it is so commonly read/quoted we can think that we totally get it. But I believe there are many hidden gems in this passage, as in the whole Bible, for us to find!

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.

3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. 

Psalm 23                   

 

         So our pastor was explaining that fly's and bugs like to bother sheep especially around their eyes and mouth, places where the wool is not protecting the sheep. They can cause blindness to the sheep, or even kill them if the shepherd does not cover them in oil.

 

We need to be so seeped in the oil(Holy Spirit) that the trials of live won't bother us. A person relationship with Jesus Christ is what brings the Holy Spirit into out lives and as we dig deeper into the truths that God has for us in His Word, we become more seeped in the oil, which is the Holy Spirit.

 

The Holy Spirit comes with baggage. Normally baggage is a bad thing, but not when it comes to the baggage that the Holy Spirit has. Along with the Holy Spirit comes things like:

• mercy
• amazing grace
• truth
• and the list goes on

Isn't that beautiful?!

 

See why I like these types of sermons? When I get a more clear glimpse into the heart of Jesus and when he want me to do, I am blessed and drawn closer to Him. When sharing this sermon with my sister she shared more insight into Psalm 23. Come back next week when I will unfold even more insight into this special passage in the Bible.

 

 

 

Healthy Tidbits ~ One thing to help prevent Osteoporosis 1

During the camp meeting seminar that Dr Bryce had - he said it is great to walk, but if you are only walking you will probably get osteoporosis. He suggests working out with hand weights 30 minutes 2 times a week. Here is a link to a great resource to help you achieve this goal.

Rise Up Ministries has 7 videos available to watch - 5 of them are weight work outs. If you have never worked out with hand weights - you will probably want to start small - like 1-3 pounds. In fact, you may want to start off using water bottles and then transition over to using hand weights. Let us do what we can to prevent osteoporosis! Join me in working out with weights! :O)

Stretching Yourself By Steping Outside Your Comfort Zone

I loved hiking out in the woods when I was a little girl. And I still do. It is so good for the soul. For some reason I am a bit afraid to go hiking by myself. I guess it started when I heard there were wild boars out and about several years ago. And even near my own home - that is much more populated then this state park is, we have seen a coyote jogging by across the road from our house. So you can imagine that I would think there could be the possibility that I could encounter one on a hiking trail out in the woods.

My husband loves to fish, but he does not like to hike. Because of this if I want to hike I have to go by myself. After walking the main hiking trail a couple of times, I pulled out the map of the park and began looking at my other options of trails to hike. I had never hiked the other trails before and I really wanted to hike them. The entrance to the two hiking trails that for a bit of a figure eight is about 1/2 down the road from our rev. Then the trails combine equal about 4 miles. I really wanted to go. I debated for a bit and then decided I will feel much better if I just do it. I would regret it if I had passed up the opportunity to go check them out. So off I went. Just before the entrance onto the hiking path I got to see a momma deer and her two babies. Earlier in the day my husband and I had seen the babies and I had gotten some decent photos of them.


This evening I got to see the momma with her babies. I will share a post later with photos - might add them here as well.


Pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zone helps us grow. Just the pushing myself to get out and hike even though it scares me just a bit has challenged me and caused me to grow and it really feels good to grow.  Being out in nature helps heal our souls and grows us in many ways.

There is one more trail here at this park that I have yet to hike. My plan is to walk it in the morning. I have my plan a and my plan b if needed. I look forward to the trail in the morning. It comes out at the lake where there is a concrete retaining wall that has a walk way on the side of it so you can walk the length of it, I would say 1/4-1/2 of a mile long. I haven't decided how far I will go out on it. I know I will go at least a bit of it to get photos- might walk the whole thing - we shall see.

While I walked I also thought of places closer to home that I could find to walk that could add beauty to my life. And I have a few hikes that I am hoping to be able to take my granddaughter on.

Learning new things, driving a different way to get somewhere just to see new country side, finding new walking trails, stopping by that nursery you have been wanting to check out, checking out the new grocery store that runs things just a bit differently than you are used to, these are just a few
things that could help ease you out of your comfort zone and help you grow.

Before? After? Maybe Both!

So yesterday I shared a quote about a study that was done that showed that when you exercise/walk on an empty stomach you burn more fat calories.  This morning as I was thinking about this I realized that in order to have the best health we may end up needing to walk several times a day. Stick around and I will explain why.

So we know that walking before meals(on an empty stomach) can be good for us but walking after a meal can be very beneficial. I have heard from several different Drs about the benefits of a 10-15 minute walk after eating and how it can lower your blood sugar. I even have a friend who had this proven to her while she was at a seminar. They fed them and then took their blood sugar levels. Then they all went for a walk. Sure enough their blood sugar levels had come down. So in order to keep our blood sugars steady a quick walk around the block after our meals might just be what we need.

Well seeing that I just got done eating breakfast- yes - it's a late breakfast for me, I think I will close this down and go for a walk. This morning. I had planned on going on another hike but run expected rain came into the area before o could. So I will now make a few rounds around the loop. I plan on another great hike this evening! See ya later. :)

Unexpectedly Posting

"To lose more excess fat, don't eat before you exercise. A study of two groups of women showed that in both cases you use up about the same number of calories, but when you service on an empty stomach, you burn up to 50% more fat calories."
~ a quote I found in "The Divine Prescription and Science and Healing" by Gunther B. Pauline, Ph.D

This was very encouraging for me to read. My schedule has worked best lately, especially with how hot it is getting in Texas lately, for me to go walking after my quiet time and before breakfast. So I am able to burn more fat caloriesC- very thankful for that.  

As it turns out with our new plan on our phones I have the ability to use my iPhone as a hotspot for Internet for my iPad so here I am sitting out in the beautiful Purtis Creek area enjoying nature. It is quite warm almost hitting triple digit tempetursntoday, index over 100 degrees, but I did not let that stop me from getting a great hike/walk in. It is so refreshing to the soul to get out in nature. On my walk this evening I saw more wildlife than I was expecting to see. I can't wait to tell you all about it along with photos. I have figured out how to use my phone as a hotspot but I have not figured out how to get photos to posts here on my iPad. So that post will have to wait.

Well I'm off for now to relaxe after my long walk/ hike. Hope you all are doing well,

A Bit of a Break

Looks like I will be taking a few days off from Blogging to recharge a bit. I was hoping to get a chance to get a few blog posts done for the next few days but life has gotten in the way of blogging. Part of my time will be spent in nature recharging. I think it is good for our souls to get out in nature. Many times we are reminded of God's awesome handy work when we get out in nature and really pay attention to the things around us.

I am hoping to be able to put my Thrifted Outfit post for Monday. And I should be back to blogging on Wed after that.

Ya'll take care. See you soon :O)

Health Tidbits - You Probably Aren't Getting Enough of This?

So when I went to a couple of health seminars during camping I had the privilege to see Karen Houghton who wrote this cookbook:

During her talk she shared that it is best for us to shoot for 40 grams of fiber each day! And her suggestion is that you try to get 1/3- 1/2 of your fiber grams for breakfast. Since it is best to eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch and a pauper for supper.

I was told by a friend who is working at a health retreat - that the Dr at the retreat suggests those who have had cancer shoot for 60 grams of fiber per day. I have been trying to have more and more plant based diet to improve the amount of fiber I get.  And I will be sharing a couple of ways I am getting my fiber in another post.

This is a great cookbook - I highly recommend it.

Oh one I would like to get that was recommended at a seminar is called "From Plant to Plate" so I am on the look out for a copy of this cookbook.  :O)
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On an unrelated topic- my MIL is having a medical procedure done today so she and I will probably be at the hospital a good part of the day. Please be praying all goes well and that their is not any cancer. Also for me. Yesterday she had two appointments and I spent a good amount of that day with her as well and by the time I was headed home I had quite a headache. Please pray that I can get through the day without another headache. It can just be stressful dealing with everything.
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I also found out that my favorite quilt shop will be closing in just a couple of months. At July's BOM we will be getting two blocks and then in Aug we will get our very last block. She is having a going out of business sale now- so I have bought a few pieces of backing fabric so that I can work on getting some of my past BOM put together.  BOM is how I learned to quilt and if it had not been for this quilt shop, I would not be a quilter today. She has made an impact in our community.

Ok - that is all. I really need to get off of here and get busy. Hope you all have a great day! :o)

Thrifted Outfits..... Sabbath Attire

So this Sabbath I wore a dress that I bought from my sister. It does not have a tag so I have no idea the brand or size but it fits well and the fabric feel lovely. The kind of fabric that flows.

 

 

 

Dress~ $4.00

 

 

 

Total outfit cost~ $4.00

 

I am wearing a new pair of shoes. I have had the hardest time finding shoes that fit my wide width feet and that were comfortable. I have found a great brand that does both - WhiteMt. shoes! Love them! These I found on ebay- I spent just over $20.00 on them but think that it is money well spent. I have spent too many years wearing shoes that were not comfortable and just having a couple of pairs. 

 

Believe me, I will be on the look out for shoe in this brand! Hoping I can find some more!! :O)

Graceful, I think not

Just checking in while I have a few minutes that I need to be sitting down anyway. Why? You ask? Well I took a tumble and need to ice my knee for a bit before I shower and get ready for the day.

So We have been having an ant problem at our house. So my husband picked up a container of ant spray for me to go around the outside of the house and spray - hoping this would help keep the ants out of the house. As I was spraying the front yard - I did something that looking back was kind of dumb. I was spraying the front side of the house and I was working on the area where this flower bed is for my roses:

 

I was having a problem reaching the edge of the house so I stepped onto the pavers and towards the left of this photo- when I stepped onto a paver - it was not sturdy and I ended up falling and landing on my left knee; which is not good since it is the knee I have had issues with in the past. So now I am sitting here icing my knee. I feel a little knot already forming.

 

Its been a rough few days for me. Seriously feeling under attack. Discouragement and giving up have plagued me.

 

"Grace" my word for the year; I haven't felt graceful the last few days. Not only did I fall today, but I had a bit of an accident a few days ago. I was working on getting my salad together for lunch one day and I was trying to get the seed out of an avocado and I ended up stabbing my first finger on my left hand. Let me tell you it was only by the GRACE of God that it was any more serious. As soon as it happened I was scared that I had cut both first and second fingers pretty seriously but thankfully it was only the first finger that got stabbed. Its not really big but I think it is deep and it is sore. I am so thankful it wasn't worse.

 

Today I also wanted to share some beauty from our yard. This little wagon was a Mother's Day gift from my son. Isn't it adorable? I am working towards having an oasis in my back yard. And it seems that every year we are able to do little touches here and there to add beauty here and there.

 

These little beauties were given to my husband by a co-worker. I cant wait for us to figure out where we are going to put them and get them placed.

 

Well it is time for me to get busy. I hope you all have a great day. :O)

Beloved Names of God...series "Husband"

"Husband"

Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 31:31

 

• Name of God the Father
• God is referred to as a "husband" twice in the KJV.
• Husband is an old Norse term for a house holder
• In this verse, God made a new covenant, writing HIs commandments in the people's hearts.

Referring to God as a Husband and His Church as the Bride is a problem for some men. But, as is usually the case with God, His expectations aren't the same as ours. Guys needn't worry about wearing a dress to the wedding! The sole expectation of the Bride is love and adoration for the Husband.

The old term for a husband, husbonda, meant "house-holder" in days when a home was built and defended with physical strength. While some men might still protect their homes that way, the wise ones rely on faith for their family's security.

When it comes to securing the whole world by his strength, what man would be arrogant or foolish enough to take that on? Relax, guys. When it comes to the marriage between heaven and earth, settle for the loving role- because when it comes to being the Husband, God really is the only man for the job!
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Come back next week when we will look at "Father of Lights"

 



Devotional Steps...Step 4

Coming Out of Hiding

Bible Reading:
6 The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.

7 At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.

8 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees.

9 Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?”

10 He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.”

11 “Who told you that you were naked?” the LORD God asked. “Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?”

12 The man replied, “It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it.”

13 Then the LORD God asked the woman, “What have you done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she replied. “That’s why I ate it.”

Genesis 3:6-13

Step 4
 We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Many of us have spent our life in a state of hiding, ashamed of who we are inside. We may hide by living a double life, by using drugs or other addictions to make us feel like someone else, or by self-righteously setting ourselves above others. Step Four involves uncovering the things we have been hiding, even from ourselves.

After Adam and Eve disobeyed God, "they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they strung fig leaves together around their hips to cover themselves...The LORD God called to Adam, 'Where are you?' He replied, 'I heard you, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked'" (Genesis 3:7-10). Human beings have been covering up and hiding ever since!

Jesus consistently confronted the religious leaders about their hypocrisy. The word hypocrite describes a person who pretends to have virtues or qualities that he really doesn't have. One time Jesus said to these leaders, "Hypocrites! You are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy- full of greed and self- indulgence! ...First wash the inside of the cup, and then the outside will become clean, too" (Matthew 23:25-26).

When the real person inside us comes out of hiding, we will have to deal with some dirt! Making this inventory is a good way to "wash the inside"; some of that washing may involve bathing our life with tears. It is only by uncovering the hidden parts of ourself that we will be bale to change the outer person, including our addictive/compulsive behaviors.

Thrifted Outfits...Errand Day

Today's outfit involves a piece that I found at the consignment store that I sell my clothes at. Every so often I go there and I look and see if there is anything that I can't live without. The prices are a bit higher than what I usually pay- but still much cheaper than shopping retail stores. This top is one that I was not sure if I would like at all, since I have not worn an handkerchief hemmed top before. But I have been happily surprised at how much I like the top. It just goes to show that when new styles come out you might want to at least try it out in a dressing room and see what you think. All you will have lost is a bit of time if you don't like it. But if you do - you have opened another option for yourself!

 

Top~ French Laundry- $7.99
Capris~ Lee - $4.79

 

 

Total Outfit Cost: $12.78

Health Tidbits~ Safest Source for Omega-3

So - fish has been touted as a great source for Omega-3 but the fact that fish is now getting higher and higher amounts of mercury in them - it is better idea to find a plant based source for our Omega-3. Flaxseed is an awesome source for it.

Buy flaxseeds and ground just what you will be using at that time in a coffee grinder. I leave mine on my counter and actually grind my flaxseeds - dump the contents out of the holder and put the lid back on - after just wiping it out. I don't think you have to clean it up every single time.

Once you grind flaxseeds they begin to oxidize and lose the nutritional value - so only grind what you need for that time period.

Good ways to use ground flaxseeds:

• smoothies
• on your oat groats
• in your salads
• in your breads

Oh and yes - you need to grind them - if you don't, then the seeds just pass right through you and you get no benefits from them.

Chia Seeds and Walnuts are a couple of other good sources for Omega-3.

The Storms of Brokenness

I can't believe I didn't think of doing this sooner. I was going to go on my walk and I was thinking how awesome it had been to go to the health seminars and learn things. The thought came to me - why don't you look up Dr Bryce on youtube and see if you can find anything. And low and behold I did!!! I enjoyed that walk even more while listening to him speak. Here is a short video - only about 30 minutes long. I have watched it but think I will be watching it again sometime soon. Lots of great information and encouragement for our journey to better health. Enjoy!

Thrifted Outfits...Spiritual Health Day

First of all I would like to apologize about the quality of the photo today. For some reason I could not get a good quality photo. I think I need to delete some photos from my phone and maybe that would help.

 

A couple of weeks ago I went to the awards ceremony at my granddaughters school - which is about a 45 minute drive from my house. On the way home I took advantage of being in that area and I stopped by one of the GW in that area. I only found one thing that day but what a great find!

 

Dress~ Faded Glory Dress - NWT - $5.79

 

Total Outfit Cost~ $5.79

 

I have to say I am disappointed in the fact that Walmart no longer carries Faded Glory brand. I have been pretty happy with the quality of their things. And I am afraid that the new line of things will not be as good of quality. The new lines have only been there for what? A month or so? And my sister and I have already seen at least one or two things from the new brand at GW's in this area. People buying something and already getting rid of the item is not a good sign. For now I will just be happy that I continue to find awesome pieces of clothing from the Faded Glory brand as I shop at GW.

 

 

 



What a source! What a supply! What a channel!

Today I wanted to share a "Streams in the Desert" Devotional.


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“Bring them here to me,” he replied. (Matt 14:18)

Are you encompassed with needs at this very moment, and almost overwhelmed with difficulties, trials, and emergencies? These are all divinely provided vessels for the Holy Spirit to fill, and if you but rightly understood their meaning, they would become opportunities for receiving new blessings and deliverances which you can get in no other way.

Bring these vessels to God. Hold them steadily before Him in faith and prayer. Keep still, and stop your own restless working until He begins to work. Do nothing that He does not Himself command you to do. Give Him a chance to work, and He will surely do so; and the very trials that threatened to overcome you with discouragement and disaster, will become God’s opportunity for the revelation of His grace and glory in your life, as you have never known Him before. “Bring them (all needs) to me.”
—A. B. Simpson

“My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19).

What a source—“God!” What a supply—“His riches in glory!” What a channel—“Christ Jesus!” It is your sweet privilege to place all your need over against His riches, and lose sight of the former in the presence of the latter. His exhaustless treasury is thrown open to you, in all the love of His heart; go and draw upon it, in the artless simplicity of faith, and you will never have occasion to look to a creature-stream, or lean on a creature-prop.
—C. H. M.

“MY CUP RUNNETH OVER”
There is always something over,
When we trust our gracious Lord;
Every cup He fills o’erfloweth,
His great rivers all are broad.
Nothing narrow, nothing stinted,
Ever issues from His store;
To His own He gives full measure,
Running over, evermore.

There is always something over,
When we, from the Father’s hand,
Take our portion with thanksgiving,
Praising for the path He planned.
Satisfaction, full and deepening,
Fills the soul, and lights the eye,
When the heart has trusted Jesus
All its need to satisfy.

There is always something over,
When we tell of all His love;
Unplumbed depths still lie beneath us,
Unsealed heights rise far above:
Human lips can never utter
All His wondrous tenderness,
We can only praise and wonder,
And His name forever bless.
—Margaret E. Barber
“How can He but, in giving Him, lavish on us all things” (Rom. 8:32).

Beloved Names of God...."Horn of Salvation" (Need to finish this)

"Horn of Salvation"

 

 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David.
Luke 1:68-69

 

• Name of God the Son
• Jesus is referred to as the "horn of salvation" once in the KJV.
• The horn was a symbol of strength and also of anointing.
• After the birth of his son, John, Zechariah uses his newly restored voice to praise God and predict the coming of Jesus.

 

The horn plays various roles in the Bible. In Exodus, a blast from a horn let people know they might approach the mountain where God dwelt. Samuel anointed Saul with oil from a horn. Zadok the priest performed the same ceremony for Solomon.

 

When the Tabernacle was being raised in the time of Moses, an alter was built of bronze-overlaid acacia wood. At each corner was a horn where the priest would offer blood sacrifices. A tradition arose that people might seek sanctuary in the Tabernacle and be protected while they clung to a horn. In a real way, these horns were the people's salvation. But, as with all things man-made, the tradition wasn't perfect. Solomon had Joab killed while he clung to one of the horns hoping to be spared.

 

Jesus is the way to approach the Father, so He wonderfully fulfills the role of the announcing horn. He is God's anointed like no other ever was, and those who cling to Him - even though the world be against them- will find salvation that no other power can ever take away.

 

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Next week look at the name "Husband"

 



Devotional Steps...Step 3

                                                             Step 4

Bible Reading: Genesis 3:6-13
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.                                                                         

7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.

8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.

9 Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?"

10 So he said, "I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself."

11 And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?"

12 Then the man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate."

13 And the Lord God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."

Genesis 3:6-13

 

 

Step 4:

We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

 

Many of us have spent our life in a state of hiding, ashamed of who we are inside. We may hide by living a double life, by using drugs or other addictions to make us feel like someone else, or by self-righteously setting ourselves above other. Step Four involves uncovering the things we have been hiding, even from ourselves.

 

After Adam and Eve disobeyed God, "they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they strung fig leaves together around their hips to cover themselves....The LORD God called to Adam, 'Where are you?' He replied, 'I heard you, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked'" (Genesis 3:7-10) Human beings have been covering up ever since! 

 

Jesus consistently confronted the religious leader about their hypocrisy. The work hypocrite describes a person who pretends to have virtues or qualities that he really doesn't have. One time Jesus said to these leaders, "Hypocrites! You are so careful to  clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy- full of greed and self-indulgence!...First wash the inside of the cup, and then the outside will become clean, too!" (Matthew 23:25-26). 

 

When the real person inside us comes out of hiding, we will have to deal with some dirt! Making this inventory is a good way to "wash the inside"; some of that washing may involve bathing our life with tears. It is only by uncovering the hidden parts of ourself that we will be able to change the outer person, including our addictive/compulsive behaviors.  

 

 

 

                           

Thrifted Outfits... Groceries on a Sunny Spring Day

Many styles today are tops that are quite short, I do not like short tops. I like a good length for my tops. In order to keep them that way I hang dry all my tops. I think it helps them last longer as well. If you too like your tops to stay a decent length then consider hanging them to dry. When the tops come out of the washer I hang them on thick plastic hanger and hang the hangers on my shower rod. It doesn't take long for them to dry. After I wore this top- I accidently put it in the dryer, I am sure hoping that it kept it's length because it was just barely the length I like my tops.

 

Top~ Woman RXB- $4.49

Capris- Gloria Vanderbuilt - $4.79

 

Total outfit cost: $9.28

 

I am sure this is information that most people know - but just in case - when you air dry your tops it is a great idea to use liquid fabric softener.

And by the way my sister and I noticed that I don't tend to have as much issues with my polyester tops clinging together - and I am thinking it is because I use fabric Softener and hang dry. Something to keep in mind.

 

Health Tidbits

Last week I was blessed to be able to go to camp meeting. During the day awesome seminars were offered. I was enjoyed every seminar I was able to attend. Several of the seminars that I chose to go to were health related events. And because I went to several health seminars and realized how interested I am in learning healthy information I decided to start a new series here on my blog. So I will do my best to have a Healthy Nuggets post every Wednesday. I should never run out of things to post about with all the books I have on the subject, and besides last week the lady at my church who is in charge of health promotion(don't remember the real title of the job- but you get the idea) approached me about helping her out and shared with me her ideas for the year. She has some great ideas! One of the coolest things planned is she is going to see if Dr Bryce can come to our church to do a program!! Anyway so my biggest problem with coming up with a post each Wednesday will be what to share from the list I have already started!

Today I am going to share something that was said by Dr Bryce last week at the seminar I attended. I have heard that Turmeric was something great to take as an anti inflammatory. And I have also heard it is great for anti cancer but last week I heard something that makes turmeric even more of a wonder food!

Dr Bryce said that Turmeric helps prevent new fat cells from developing!!!! Now wouldn't that be wonderful?! So now I need to learn new ways to incorporate Turmeric into my diet. Any of you have any great ideas for me? I know that I have some ladies reading that are very knowledgeable! If you have any help for me please leave a comment- I'd love to get some great ideas!!

Be sure to check back next Wednesday for our next installment of Healthy Nuggets! :)

Thrifted Outfits..Spiritual Therapy

As you know, last week was camp meeting at a church nearby. So Sabbath morning I went to the early service at camp meeting and it just happened that I was able to leave after church and head to my church for church service there.

 

I found this great denim dress about a week or so ago at the consignment store that I take clothes to sell- this will explain the little bit higher cost than I usually have to pay. But this was such a cute dress I could not pass it up. You may not be able to tell but it has two pockets on the from. I love pockets!!

 

Dress~ Denim Jazz - $8.99

 

Total cost~ $8.99

 

I am also wearing a heart pin that I bought years ago from Avon. I thought the dress needed a bit of dressing up. I think it is a good idea to have a few pins - just in case an outfit needs a bit of something. Just make sure it is something that I really like to you will enjoy wearing it.

And I am wearing my $4.00 shoes. Continuing to be on the look out for some more great shoes.

Busier than I Anticipated

It has been a busy week, busier than I had inticipated. Several unexpected time consuming things came up like taking MIL to the ER- which then ends up with half the day spent their, of course.

I have really enjoyed the camp meeting meetings and seminars I have been blessed to attend. I have spent time this week weeding my garden, replacing landscaping timbers with pavers(can't think of what else they would be called) on my herb garden. I am in the process of creating a new flower bed for the wonderful flowers that were given to me. Thankfully my husbands uncle had a pile of the pavers and he only wanted 50 cents each. Normally these pavers are almost $3.00 a piece.  

On Monday we got our deck sealed finally. My son helped me with that job. Then later in the week I cleared off our back porch and I sealed it. The job was easy enough I don't know why I hadn't done them easier. Sometimes jobs that I haven't done before scare me cause I don't want to mess something up. Which I'm sure stems from a childhood experience. I was probably 11 and my, sister 13 when this story takes place. We wanted to do something to make our mother smile. It had been a stressful time for our family as it broke up. We found a container of wax and decided to wax her car. Well we put the stuff on and all I can remember is that we did not do something right and the cloudy looking stuff would never fully come off the car. Of course this was not something that brought a smile to our mother. It caused more stress. Ever since this incident, I have had a hard time attempting projects that I'm not quite sure how to do.  Anyway writing out this post has been therapeutic for me. this is the first time I have put these two things together. And I'm hoping that by finally being aware of this I will be able to tackle new things a bit easier knowing it's ok to make mistakes. By making mistakes we learn and are able to move forward.

Anyway all of this to say I'm sorry but I probably will not get posts up for the next few days but trust me it will be totally worth it when I am able to start posting again next week. I have learned some wonderful things about emotional healing, health nuggets and even some recipes I would like to share. And I will be doing that next week. I hope you all have a great weekend. :0)