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Talking With God
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Last night I decided to grab a notebook and write down some ideas. Basically I’ve been putting this off lately but after spending too much time looking for this or that I decided that it was time.
After writing 3 or 4 pages of ideas and ideas about ideas I decided to settle down.
Well my heart wasn’t ready. Does that make sense? Have you ever had your heart not rest at night?
It wasn’t my mind. It was my heart.
I turned to a new page in my notebook and started writing to God. I spilled out my heart. About 2 pages in, I realized that God was talking through me, and writing through me in a way. Putting things in words that I haven’t been able to do.
My new catch phrase, “God is a genius, so ask him” was given to me by a great friend. She gives me so many messages from God. Its really the most amazing thing. She was praying with me just seconds before I met my husband after many years. (We knew each other as young teens).
God is preparing my husband and myself. He keeps showing me these pieces to the puzzle. They are small pieces and they are coming slowly. If they were coming faster we may be overwhelmed. God’s timing is so perfect.
photo credit: ChronowerX_GT
At the closing of my prayers I saw a vision that I’ve seen so many times before. I put words to it last night. Its so exciting. This vision is so amazing. I’m so thankful for what I see, and what God has shared with me. One day I hope that I can share this with you. I hope that I can share this journey. But I think its too soon now.
Talking with God is so amazing sometimes. How he uses us as tools, how he molds us through tough times. I’m so much stronger now than I was a year and a half ago. Its like night and day. He’s tempered me with so many trials.
I just wanted to share some of this with you this morning, it was so intense last night. Writing for so long. Talking with God. Sharing with my husband. I can’t explain it all, but I wanted to share what I can.
I know that he has a plan for us.
The Perfect Calendar
A few weeks back, I shared with you that I had ordered a new calender instead of my usual Flylady Calender. It came in. The only part that I’m not ecstatic about is the part where it took 2 weeks to arrive. That’s Amazon for you, but it was a great deal at under $15 with shipping!
As soon as it arrived I found a few features that I loved.
The first part that I love, the size of the boxes. Each month is 2 pages, and each day has a nice sized box to write in. Very nice when you have several things to write down.
2 Pages for 1 month
The second feature that I really really loved, a place for my menu on each day! Basically its the last space on each day, shaded in for your menu. Cool right?!
Huge Block with Dinner Menu on each Day
The third favorite feature? The last page has important information that you fill in. I should have taken a picture before I filled everything in, but you can guess right.
Emergency Phone Numbers and More page
The fourth thing that I really love more than almost everything else. That little page of stickers that comes with most calenders these days…is attached! like its the last page of the calendar, not yet another page of stickers that I won’t use because they are in my desk, or the kids swipe.
The stickers are attached!
Seriously, this is my favorite calender of all times! You should totally hop on over to Amazon and pick one up, because you need this!
Excuse the shoddy pics. I’m still getting use to my phone, and it does great pics most of the time! Check out more posts on WFMW.
Check the comments too for more information! Wanna know more, just ask.
Totally Random Thought
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Giveaway: Back to School With Pentel (3 Winners $20 value each)
Who doesn’t love to get new writing instruments? Around here, we certainly do. With 5 kids I must say that I am missing more of my package from Pentel than I ever got to try for myself, but what I’ve tried, I’ve really been impressed.
My and my daughter’s favorite product is the new Jolt mechanical pencil.
This thing is sooo cool! When you need more lead, you shake it! The perfect amount of lead comes out and that’s it!
“Revolutionary Sliding Sleeve Technology automatically advances lead for uninterrupted use. Click pencil top to advance tip, then shake twice to expose lead. Clear window displays unique spring mechanism. Contoured barrel provides added comfort for extended periods of time. Writes 0.5mm crisp, fine lines. Soft, latex-free grip provides added comfort and control. Refillable with Pentel Super Hi-Polymer lead and PDE-1 erasers.”
The great thing about Pentel is that they have everyting that you need. Gel Pens, highlighters, mechanical pencils and so much more. Check out their website or your local store to try out some of their cool stuff or enter the giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 3 Back to School packs from Pentel.
This Giveaway is for a Back to School assortment from Pentel ($20.00 Value) and 3 lucky readers will walk away with a prize!!
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I Think I Need More Rose Colored Glasses
Here lately, I’m not sure what’s going on with my head. Its like every time I try to focus on something I either have a headache or my eyes are hurting. I know what the inevitable is going to be. I need eyeglasses again.
A few years ago, I was the office manager of a retail store. We had an online store that I handled also. Basically it kept me stuck in front of the computer nearly 8 hours a day. Then at night, I would be online for personal reasons. That’s when I got my first pair of prescription eyeglasses.
I thought at the time, that the florescent lights had really messed with my eyes. The glare was horrible in that little office. So I walked down the street to have my eyes checked one morning, and bought my first pair of glasses.
What I found out later was that my allergies make my sight worse. That combined with the florescent lights really did me in. When I got back to the store that day, I had 2 new pair of prescription glasses. One pair was really cute black frames with pink lens which ended up being the ones I wore all the time.
I seriously loved my pink glasses! I really hope that my next pair are similar. I’m making an appointment soon to have my eyes checked again. I think age has a lot to do with it these days, but being in front of the computer for so many hours a day doesn’t help either. 
I found a great place to get cute and inexpensive glasses at GlassesUSA, go check them out at their Facebook Page.
10% off Coupon Code: Mommy10
photo credit: Generationbass.com
Heather, How I found Blog Internship
Today’s post is part of a Cross Blog Conversation with my friend Heather who is the intern for Schmoozins. Heather wrote a post directed to me, so that I can answer here over at Polka Spot Farm.
Heather asked,
…Since you recently finished Blog Internship I was wondering just where did you originally hear about it? Funny thing I have never really asked you that but it crossed my mind today. You are always so resourceful I am sure no answer will surprise me but my curious mind none the less is wondering.
And while I am at it what made you take the bait? Why did you chase the worm and get hooked on the idea of Blog Internship?…
Funny you should ask! A few months ago I was so frustrated about the unknown of blogging. The big question was how to monetize my blog. With my husband loosing his job so many months ago, I really felt that I needed to find a way to make a little money and with others doing it from their blog I can too right?
So I started Googling, or Swagbucking rather. I seriously don’t know how I found them but somehow I found the Girly Gazette. I liked them on Facebook then one day they posted something about Marketing By Mom’s.
Marketing By Mom’s is a Ning group. There was a lot of talk on there about charging for posts and even reviews. I was like oh wow! I had never thought about doing something like that. So I kept reading for the next few weeks.
One day I found a mention of Kelly McCausey and her Stretch Yourself Challenge. I followed the link and signed up. I still didn’t know all that I was getting into.
The challenge intrigued me, and it still is. I”m still working on it, but postponed a lot of it after I was chosen for the internship.
Oh yeah, the Blogging Internship! Of course I started stalking Kelly on twitter, and reading up on her blogs. Well not all of them, I still have no idea how many blogs she has, I only know of maybe a dozen or so at this time, and a handfull of other websites (that all use WordPress, of course!)
I had been reading about the Blogging Internship, not really ever understanding what it was, and was shuffling money around to pay for the course myself.
Then all of a sudden, I saw a tweet about the Internship being open. I was like what?! It wasn’t always open?! So of course, I clicked the link. I found out that Kelly offers the internship on her own blogs, where you can write for her.
I thought about it for a while, and said what the heck! I’ll fill out the application, but there is no way I’ll be chosen.
Not long after that, a few days maybe, I received my first email from Kelly. There was a phone interview and I was assigned to intern at Family Foodies.
So that’s the story of how I found Blogging Internship.
So Heather, tell us about your blogging history, and what made you want to apply for the Blogging Internship.
-Christi
Now you can go over to Schmoozins to get the answers from Heather and see what she will ask me next in our Cross Blog Conversation.
Menu Plan Monday: Fail
Menu Plan Monday will be up later today or maybe tomorrow. After about 2 hours of sleep, my son woke me up with a horrible toothache. This is after 2 dentist appointments, and a week of Lortab and antibiotics. We ended up in the ER this morning.
He’s pain free and playing NES for the time being. Mama needs sleep before his appointment this afternoon with the dentist. Please keep him in your prayers.
On a side note, I think my fridge almost burned up last night. Its unplugged and we are using the 2nd fridge outside for essentials (although its freezing everything). I’ll deal with what I have to this evening when I’m more awake. I’ll have a clean and organized fridge whether or not its running tonight! lol
Boudreaux’s Butt Paste
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’ve never used Boudreaux’s Butt Paste but my husband has told me stories about it.
He often works in 130-140 degree environments where he wears jeans. The heat itself is bad enough, but mixing that with sweat and the friction from blue jeans you can imagine the chaffing he can get.
Several years back the chaffing was so bad that he could barely walk when he got home. He showered and grabbed the Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and used it. Wore the loosest most comfy thing he could find to sleep in that night.
The next morning there was no sign of chaffing! Amazing huh!
My husband keeps a tube of this stuff in his bag while traveling out of town, and one in our bathroom. The guy is never without this stuff!
When I asked him to tell me his story this is what he said:
130-140 degrees…jeans…rubbed raw…that stuff should be named “Miracle Butt Paste!”
Not only is this stuff great to use on your little one, but get a tube for your husband too. Its safe for their tender parts no matter what age!
I can only imagine how many sports “injuries” could be helped by this stuff too. I know its saved our “hide” a few times! Head on over to their site to get a sample!
CaliBowls
When I found out that I was getting an Open Sky shop, I looked through all of the products trying to find one that everyone could use. It came down to a few items that I would use in the kitchen.
I eventually settled on the CaliBowls. Why? They were vibrant! I love color, it makes me feel happy. Does bright colors do that to you too?
By combining 2 of my favorite things, cooking and color this was the perfect product.
Product Details
- Patent pending lip around the top of the bowl is designed at an angle which pushes food onto your utensil avoiding any spillage and overflows.
- Multi-size bowls accommodate a variety of kitchen tasks.
- Set of 4 bowls- 1 cup bowl, 1.5 cup bowl, 3 cup bowl, and 5 cup bowl
- Nest neatly inside one another for easy storage.
- Made of Polypropylene, a plastic polymer that is exceptionally durable.
- Manufactured using partial recycled material
- Microwave Safe & Dishwasher Safe
- BPA Free
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