tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31959278952598288302024-03-13T06:03:38.543-04:00The Path Before MeMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-69691331346890845332011-05-18T10:48:00.000-04:002011-05-18T10:48:13.414-04:00It's Time to Say GoodbyeWell, as it says in Ecclesiastes 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens". I feel like the season of The Path Before Me Blog is over. I feel like there are lots of things that I am <u>not</u> doing well and blogging is one of them. I just want to craft and not feel like I have to write about it. I just want to enjoy my kids and my family and not feel like I have to chronicle it all. Blogging was fun when I started 2 years ago and I have really enjoyed it, until recently. It's become hard for me to get on and even enjoy the other blogs that I follow because I then feel pressured to write something at my blog. That's not how it should be. I am not saying that I will never write a in a blog again but I am going to close this one down and have a good blogging rest. When it feels like I could enjoy it again then I might come back. <br />
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So thank you to all the followers who have left me nice comments and have entered my giveaways. I enjoyed sharing this time with you. <br />
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It's been over a week since Mother's Day and I am just now getting around to looking at these pics of me with my boys. Not one of these pictures is "perfect" as far as everyone looking at the camera, or lighting and all that. But all I see is my life. Constant action. Being a Mother is my greatest joy and I am so thankful for these beautiful boys that I get to watch grow. I am still in awe of the gift of my children. God is so good.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-8789010712077364442011-05-10T09:03:00.001-04:002011-05-10T09:17:16.342-04:00Car Craft Tutorial - Scoop BallI know you shouldn't run with scissors, but are they allowed in the car for crafting purposes? Probably not too safe. However, I made sure to tuck them snuggly in my purse when I was done with them so they wouldn't become a projectile in the event of an accident. Although my purse would probably be pretty deadly.<br />
Anyway, this is not a post about car and passenger safety. This is a post about crafting on the go. I've been wanting to make this scoop ball game for awhile and have had the 1/2 gallon milk carton's taking up space on my counter for too long. So I decided, that it could be done in the car on the way to Josh's baseball game.<br />
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15 minute drive. 15 minute craft.<br />
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2- 1/2 gallon plastic milk cartons, rinsed and dried<br />
1 roll of fun Duct tape<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGG6vYo0cGESwiZVBol-SCGlMg3iS2hz_wCIwLKwZkM5mIKkP5tDZr6EE8E20nDSIBcm-5cY2-v7SijxzP8iCumnwA-3lOZ8-lRV_t13AQ44XXyB39AEZ0IJc_qsZgpJVRkvXWpscZBh4/s1600/DSCN9406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGG6vYo0cGESwiZVBol-SCGlMg3iS2hz_wCIwLKwZkM5mIKkP5tDZr6EE8E20nDSIBcm-5cY2-v7SijxzP8iCumnwA-3lOZ8-lRV_t13AQ44XXyB39AEZ0IJc_qsZgpJVRkvXWpscZBh4/s320/DSCN9406.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Before you leave the house cut your milk cartons in half horizontally about 3 inches from the bottom of the handle. Regular scissors cut this for me. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPNwdDSiORMVmnEfKELt9-4HTX0mekDwAWD788FzA-Bkx0OvFnCly7T9qF-iwtrGansu-6gOXOmgO9-ZO3M82rw2oaxV8JvDhLUYNNZk3pLR08C8_6bHHsNcgi2RTsE8v5KKElRy74K8u/s1600/DSCN9413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPNwdDSiORMVmnEfKELt9-4HTX0mekDwAWD788FzA-Bkx0OvFnCly7T9qF-iwtrGansu-6gOXOmgO9-ZO3M82rw2oaxV8JvDhLUYNNZk3pLR08C8_6bHHsNcgi2RTsE8v5KKElRy74K8u/s320/DSCN9413.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Begin taping at the cut edge by folding the Duct tape over into the inside. You may need to snip at the inside corners in order for it to have a good fit. My son Caleb picked out this flaming Duct tape. There are so many fun designs and colors to choose from.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a border="0" href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx93/SaSites/tues2.jpg" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-38300787554258350282011-05-09T10:41:00.002-04:002011-05-09T11:14:07.822-04:00My New Toy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfhratvknKQGZnjiYsLQQv10yRLiXt1kE3995KR7KXabiTqJESLL-f8wd2lCJYlDSVIa0u_e7m7quCr8zeE5NLTKyXHTpd9-DLP4qKQMBjT3UDSH_8R21scxm3J_T1Ig078P2X_shGkZ4/s1600/DSCN9436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfhratvknKQGZnjiYsLQQv10yRLiXt1kE3995KR7KXabiTqJESLL-f8wd2lCJYlDSVIa0u_e7m7quCr8zeE5NLTKyXHTpd9-DLP4qKQMBjT3UDSH_8R21scxm3J_T1Ig078P2X_shGkZ4/s320/DSCN9436.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the new toy that I had mentioned a couple of weeks ago. I haven't been able to play with it as much as I would like but that's how it goes. For those of you who don't know what this is, it's a Silhouette. A digital dye-cutting machine. It cuts through all kinds of paper and vinyl. It will even cut through material. I've done a few simple things with it, such as making tags for teacher treats. But I've also done some fun sewing projects with it too. Here are some of the things I've been doing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72629513/long-sleeved-cotton-rocket-onsie-6-9?ref=v1_other_1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqKGAbV9HKM_TloAtr1EiB36Gr3cRzFRvmTn7s9IhGqgqr0d1EKHWwL7OXzouRhclfYA_tlRtLF7VJIOw8bMhmEZFzEgh3A8bFpp7sQFXcUw8nrCQcMsYiSJln8i7VSqkFozJuWe5tu00/s320/DSCN9044.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did the same thing with this rocket. I used the Silhouette to cut out the design which I then used as a pattern for this applique.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/nffkf5.jpg" /></a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-11820204306672399322011-05-07T17:02:00.003-04:002011-05-07T17:06:35.745-04:00Looking Forward<div style="text-align: center;">Well, this week was full of just about one thing, cake pops. I spent all my extra time working on building a display for 100+ cake pops and then in the making of 150 cake pops. It's the biggest order I have ever done and I learned a lot in the process. However after finishing those on Friday afternoon and then making 30 cup cakes for a shower that was this morning...I'm not taking any orders this coming week. I need a cake break. So this week I'm looking forward to NO cake! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVMsCBRTz6Aiy62_C6Zv7VzDaz4asIp3SUmKL7zLcH2g2f65P_LWSs0foP_VJ05rOqL8456b4YWrzRbtHxxRRlxd6dgGgMmtRe4q3tKbl9U2mBWrCjgbVlYaZUa3mO16u-nLRyUbmnjx5/s1600/DSCN9389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVMsCBRTz6Aiy62_C6Zv7VzDaz4asIp3SUmKL7zLcH2g2f65P_LWSs0foP_VJ05rOqL8456b4YWrzRbtHxxRRlxd6dgGgMmtRe4q3tKbl9U2mBWrCjgbVlYaZUa3mO16u-nLRyUbmnjx5/s320/DSCN9389.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There they are folks! 127 of the 147 cake pops...3 of them didn't make it. It might be a little tilted on top, but I think it turned out pretty great! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulCBG7ZSfCaGBQG_UVCHtfx79t_yLKRAFV7jlk0V6vQ3eXqXi1VVD1Ajopcc-FTMN0josKL88aMR2k_LRQ7YLhgqRenbkxM-XzAalqYjKN6WSUZTHV4U-8QDQh0vsC-atFYp6e8uu9SSj/s1600/DSCN9397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulCBG7ZSfCaGBQG_UVCHtfx79t_yLKRAFV7jlk0V6vQ3eXqXi1VVD1Ajopcc-FTMN0josKL88aMR2k_LRQ7YLhgqRenbkxM-XzAalqYjKN6WSUZTHV4U-8QDQh0vsC-atFYp6e8uu9SSj/s320/DSCN9397.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The blue color was really hard to make. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The customer ordered white and navy, with silver sprinkles. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't think the blue was quite navy but it was close.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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This was the small one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I had fun doing the 4th of July theme! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I promised some tutorials and I will start making good on that promise this week. I have lots of new followers and I am glad that y'all haven't left me yet! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Stick with me...there's good things comin'! </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-52804028101421212452011-05-02T17:12:00.000-04:002011-05-02T17:12:17.682-04:00Winner of Elmer's Craft Supplies!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone! We have a winner for the Elmer's Craft supplies! Thanks so much to all who entered!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The winner is:</div><dl class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block" style="text-align: center;"><dt class="comment-author " id="c5704043594966065039" style="text-align: left;"> </dt>
<dt class="comment-author " id="c5704043594966065039" style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/17122048898323191262" rel="nofollow">Emilee</a> said... </dt>
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Congrats to Emilee! She has been contacted and has 72 hours to send me her information. If I don't hear from her by then I will pick a new winner. Thanks again everyone!</dd></dl>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-23902620761345194762011-05-02T16:51:00.000-04:002011-05-02T16:51:11.646-04:00Tutorial's Coming Soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0u64WTF_N8TOBdk8Zvc-QjSsL7PrM32CV84V0Rbt_3whodRF1Iz7ct4TUiL34WsQj-np4_eu3_IquGidTnW3bCc5SMJd8JzSobkKwmLQGKVQyEo9cVwSAlmTioumAbTl2s3oTWxVvE1z/s1600/DSCN9295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0u64WTF_N8TOBdk8Zvc-QjSsL7PrM32CV84V0Rbt_3whodRF1Iz7ct4TUiL34WsQj-np4_eu3_IquGidTnW3bCc5SMJd8JzSobkKwmLQGKVQyEo9cVwSAlmTioumAbTl2s3oTWxVvE1z/s320/DSCN9295.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Want to know how I did this? I'll be doing a tutorial this week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't worry, you don't have to be an artist...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y6ziaPwv2l6kvKflJaw5pl1T-xYm5f84ya8XCgwS8IxBn7ncychIyoH_udxmVHIxUb8NRT1JgcRihenF5EOEar5eOUpBzaj5nmHzVTJkeqObnkKuAGFz45ceHzH9FdWVSwKwi21FWS-G/s1600/DSCN9302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y6ziaPwv2l6kvKflJaw5pl1T-xYm5f84ya8XCgwS8IxBn7ncychIyoH_udxmVHIxUb8NRT1JgcRihenF5EOEar5eOUpBzaj5nmHzVTJkeqObnkKuAGFz45ceHzH9FdWVSwKwi21FWS-G/s320/DSCN9302.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> How about making an applique? This one's on a bib. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'll show you from start to finish how to go from fabric to finished applique.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So stay tuned to check out these projects (and more)!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-79298956028683654292011-05-02T16:39:00.001-04:002011-05-02T16:39:30.998-04:00Egg Hunt<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few pictures of the boys getting to hunt the plastic eggs. I still think it was a dog that ate the eggs hidden the first time but so far we have no proof of how the eggs disappeared. You can read that story <a href="http://pathb4me.blogspot.com/2011/04/disappearing-easter-eggs.html">HERE</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, the boys had fun and we had fun watching them! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks again everyone and thank you Katie for such a great giveaway! The code : PATHB4ME for 20% off can still be used at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathleendiana?ref=pr_shop_more">Smile Like You Mean It Etsy shop</a>. Use it quick though because it expires on Monday! :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-19630283447925103692011-04-27T19:49:00.001-04:002011-04-27T19:50:57.187-04:00I'm Sponsoring a Giveaway!I know I said I was taking a break, and I am, but I had to let y'all know that I am one of the many sponsers at a huge giveaway going on at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=152723318128264&id=1198523473&ref=notif&notif_t=share_comment#%21/pages/Angies-Angel-Help-Network/171896909502974">Angie's Angel Help Network Facebook Page</a> . So go check it out and enter all the great prizes in her giveway! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Moehend02?ref=si_shop">The Path Before Me Etsy Shop</a> is sponsoring a prize of the "C is for Cookie" tote bag! All the directions for entering are there at her page! Good luck!<br />
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Winners will be picked when she reaches 2500 fans so go like her and then tell your friends! :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-24619590335585596282011-04-25T10:12:00.000-04:002011-04-25T10:12:14.585-04:00Taking a BreakI just wanted to leave y'all a note to say that I am taking a little blogging break for this week. I'll be back to announce the winner of the Headband from Smile Like You Mean It on the 30th. I have a lot going on and I have a new toy that I want to play with! Have a great week!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-71644359740406295412011-04-24T13:38:00.002-04:002011-04-24T13:40:47.204-04:00The Disappearing Easter Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkz6SzrWI2nhwnP0_EVa1-Qr1QK-fOyoqE9MevemUOp91LvQt7y2Z3SWcAgWJD0xl5eRVP36PbT2b9kKDztM5vHAUgwZL3KDVlmfRrHJ9Yoamkymj0bpSDZCnoNEBHwkskXsoHBog7XoM4/s1600/DSCN9102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkz6SzrWI2nhwnP0_EVa1-Qr1QK-fOyoqE9MevemUOp91LvQt7y2Z3SWcAgWJD0xl5eRVP36PbT2b9kKDztM5vHAUgwZL3KDVlmfRrHJ9Yoamkymj0bpSDZCnoNEBHwkskXsoHBog7XoM4/s320/DSCN9102.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The day before Easter, three little boys sat out on their porch and dyed 12 eggs. The eggs couldn't absorb the dye fast enough for these guys, as they wanted an instant result so that they could stick the next egg in.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The boys ran around looking for the eggs and as they ran past two hiding spots, the Mom wondered why the boys didn't see the eggs. She began to realize that none of the eggs were where she put them. They were no where to be found. The boys were ahead of her and so she hollered (because she is from Texas), "Did you guys find any eggs yet?!" and there were replies of "NO!" from all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The conclusion was made that an animal, probably a dog, sniffed them all out and gobbled them up! The doggy wouldn't know that it had ruined the three little boys egg hunt. It would have just thought, "Yummy eggs! This is the best day ever!" Not realizing that later, he/she would be paying for the massive egg consumption... which the awesome Mom secretly hoped would be paid out on the owner of the dog for letting the dog run loose. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, it's Friday and I have a great blog to feature today! Dreaming in Color is the blog of a really crafty chick, Deneen. I am always inspired by this crafty gal's projects. Here are a few that I really love.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So happy Good Friday everyone! I hope you enjoy spending time with your family this weekend and that this Easter is a sweet time of rejoicing in the fact that He is risen! </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-25739350046042016522011-04-21T14:27:00.001-04:002011-04-21T14:28:24.673-04:00Wildflowers & Whimsy: Skye Reve Fabrics Giveaway<a href="http://www.wildflowersandwhimsy.com/2011/04/skye-reve-fabrics-giveaway.html?spref=bl">Wildflowers & Whimsy: Skye Reve Fabrics Giveaway</a><br />
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4 cups of water<br />
1 lb of chicken breasts<br />
1 can of cream of chicken soup<br />
1 chicken boullion<br />
2 carrots, peeled and sliced<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
1/4 tsp sage<br />
1/4 tsp thyme<br />
1/4 tsp of seasoned salt<br />
pepper to taste<br />
1 pkg of egg noodles, cooked<br />
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Put everything in the crock except the noodles. We used frozen chicken breasts and set the crock pot on high for 4 hours and then turned it down to low for 2 hours.<br />
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So if you order ANYTHING from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Moehend02">Etsy store</a> today or tomorrow you can enter in the coupon code: GRNDOPN for FREE shipping. How's that for a grand opener?!<br />
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Anyway, look at all that stuff! Some of that I will definitely use but some of it I would like to giveaway. Would you be o.k. with that?<br />
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I had red throw pillows on my bed but they really don't go with the decor any more. So I bought some muslin and covered the pillow and then made a case out of burlap. I stenciled on a design and there you go. Took me a couple of hours and cost me less than $10! I really like the way they turned out.<br />
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Hey everyone! Are y'all ready for a giveaway?! I am, so here we go! This giveaway is for a beautiful headband from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathleendiana">Smile Like You Mean It</a>. If you win, you will get to pick your headband from one of these 3 choices.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTErVBV-qceZOPBEWV1RitG3zUkOK-YljWajjHsc5GhG8ZrQADSmOPBTkp1N49eYfI7Ocy_-ykt5HhnP1ZFU0bc6oxrrt6k-sRH8PgLZqDR9uHMb9Kt57T4JZBVlPRylmW4t2lhCf0Mx1/s1600/P1110931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTErVBV-qceZOPBEWV1RitG3zUkOK-YljWajjHsc5GhG8ZrQADSmOPBTkp1N49eYfI7Ocy_-ykt5HhnP1ZFU0bc6oxrrt6k-sRH8PgLZqDR9uHMb9Kt57T4JZBVlPRylmW4t2lhCf0Mx1/s320/P1110931.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"> A big beautiful flower. This one kind of looks vintage country. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">Is that a style? Either way, I love the button in the middle! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi, Everybody! I'm Katie from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1302803615_0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Smile</span> Like You Mean it!! I'm so glad to be apart of this giveaway today. Every day I try to find things that make me happy and get me to smile. <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1302803615_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Smile Like You Mean It</span> means finding things in life that make you happy and genuinely cause you to smile. I try to find things every day that reach that goal. And, if I'm having a bad day, then I like to create things that make me smile. I'm excited to be giving away one of these pretty headbands and hope it will make you smile when you wear it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Along with the giveaway Katie has provided a 20% off discount code for The Path Before Me readers! Just enter the code: <b>PATHB4ME</b> at her Etsy store, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathleendiana">Smile Like You Mean It</a>. </span></span></span><br />
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<center><a href="http://freckleberryfinds.blogspot.com/search/label/Super-Duper%20Saturday%20Linky"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l62/ashleyjcapps/linkybutton.jpg" /></a></center>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-72329027719741093442011-04-15T08:00:00.000-04:002011-04-15T08:00:17.707-04:00Featuring You Friday - Aubrey PlaysThis weeks featured blog was brought to my attention when I won a prize at <a 03="" 2011="" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3195927895259828830&postID=7232902771974109344" http:="" tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com="" weekend-wrap-up-party-and-aubreyplays.html?utm_source="feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FOivM+%28Tatertots+and+Jello%29"">Tatertot's and Jello</a> for a laptop bag made by Aubrey Plays. I just got my finished bag in the mail yesterday and I am so pleased with it. Aubrey and I emailed back and forth about material options and colors. I also got to pick out the design, so I chose an owl. He's super cute! I even asked for a quirky quote to be put inside the bag and she followed through beautifully with that. Aubrey makes all kinds of cute bags and totes. You can check out her blog <a href="http://aubreyplays.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> and her Etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AubreyPlays">HERE</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tBrwCVn8rpUGa5Us_M2wtZVacbm1jQmZbaaA7WVaPCMQP1ojk4t995WexOG86YWDUO1yTVMpwZm_SE83kyPNtMH3eCwC_lCaDa4UVgd4mlxfJeylYS3iGOzYwweHf8cCrmeguc3vDJRb/s1600/DSCN8850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tBrwCVn8rpUGa5Us_M2wtZVacbm1jQmZbaaA7WVaPCMQP1ojk4t995WexOG86YWDUO1yTVMpwZm_SE83kyPNtMH3eCwC_lCaDa4UVgd4mlxfJeylYS3iGOzYwweHf8cCrmeguc3vDJRb/s320/DSCN8850.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's my win! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4wa7N2b4sOtqtfkQEwi6L6_koJA2xTb4fqlZAiNzAYecl-2fZYGVyF-3i101Zlz2V2FT8cDq1nwp407dmon2O7nCzjHwd9n9uefxBq69cuaTpNyqy10QgC1NzZhmk7kqjxNCpv62Bss5/s1600/DSCN8855.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4wa7N2b4sOtqtfkQEwi6L6_koJA2xTb4fqlZAiNzAYecl-2fZYGVyF-3i101Zlz2V2FT8cDq1nwp407dmon2O7nCzjHwd9n9uefxBq69cuaTpNyqy10QgC1NzZhmk7kqjxNCpv62Bss5/s320/DSCN8855.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That is my quirky quote. To explain, my PeePaw said that he thought the words in <i>Help Me Rhonda</i> went "Since you've been away I've got owls poop'n in my bed" instead of "since she put me down I've been out doin' in my head". Hahaha! Now whenever I see an owl I think of that! </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-27574831061754469452011-04-14T18:26:00.000-04:002011-04-14T18:26:37.556-04:00We are the Yankees!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57kmvoH85aulXRQk7_7tIrwYYMlrmDps4yU0Lo8zLl2BTlwsLtB-yLg828EVzL18qlAwkjP0PtYZkaxx_wGwT740XM6cvoBY8cR_O25CosJCNya9QHy5HbDiHSaGp6q6axfsXbFbYJV1w/s1600/DSCN8824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57kmvoH85aulXRQk7_7tIrwYYMlrmDps4yU0Lo8zLl2BTlwsLtB-yLg828EVzL18qlAwkjP0PtYZkaxx_wGwT740XM6cvoBY8cR_O25CosJCNya9QHy5HbDiHSaGp6q6axfsXbFbYJV1w/s320/DSCN8824.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Josh had his second practice last night and he got his uniform too! A shirt, a cap and some socks. We bought him some baseball pants and we will be looking for some cleats tomorrow. Hopefully, he will get to play in his first game on Saturday, so far the weather man is calling for rain. I know there will be one disappointed little boy if it is rained out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9YoKCda83658DM1ajWshDEdiUHj1KCBe9k1gl8Bf878m3oBS7VOwne3hIYtvLbg_icsOwLKFzpO2J-H5QbtGKttMxdrrJxZyiTAOB-5fD_nAYY2TVAUIqVrcbqUQuZSl5k4Too-VCjJ_/s1600/DSCN8825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9YoKCda83658DM1ajWshDEdiUHj1KCBe9k1gl8Bf878m3oBS7VOwne3hIYtvLbg_icsOwLKFzpO2J-H5QbtGKttMxdrrJxZyiTAOB-5fD_nAYY2TVAUIqVrcbqUQuZSl5k4Too-VCjJ_/s320/DSCN8825.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is coach pitch baseball. Josh never played T-ball. I hope he won't be at too much of a disadvantage because of it. In my opinion he is doing well though. I think it will be lot's of fun to watch him. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqmolYKhxqYB5ThOsoVVZ1hjRrbnfD69UAXdOOfz1mum5hqDzvhxS7XbzpdLKoHS8Mpq4pQNeHrk3S-nJyjAxpN73J2W9DfzYI1YZCfkDcdNS6cSchkvpS6df2Q7VKt7qxjRQmLmLJv0k/s1600/DSCN8797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqmolYKhxqYB5ThOsoVVZ1hjRrbnfD69UAXdOOfz1mum5hqDzvhxS7XbzpdLKoHS8Mpq4pQNeHrk3S-nJyjAxpN73J2W9DfzYI1YZCfkDcdNS6cSchkvpS6df2Q7VKt7qxjRQmLmLJv0k/s320/DSCN8797.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> He practiced playing second base. He did pretty good. We need to work on him throwing without doing the whole wind up before every throw though. Perhaps he will be a pitcher next year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurqSkHupcLx5O_eeduwa9zmU0BDuLXDG6Gfl10Y_7dJVNQEdO4BQLOwDH1aFqgUmLaMohzMYx1PjNFyI_VWuTNng-AzCCA2qLZSghCEcw08eYliOLmFr7nkBQK7ydARuijFvzT5MDp7u6/s1600/DSCN8819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurqSkHupcLx5O_eeduwa9zmU0BDuLXDG6Gfl10Y_7dJVNQEdO4BQLOwDH1aFqgUmLaMohzMYx1PjNFyI_VWuTNng-AzCCA2qLZSghCEcw08eYliOLmFr7nkBQK7ydARuijFvzT5MDp7u6/s320/DSCN8819.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">He did good at batting practice. All the kids seem to inch further and further past the plate with each swing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">See my new headband?! I love it! I'll be giving away one starting on Saturday and the giveaway will run until the 30th. So come back Saturday....</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MWMU6DzmIz1uEYW5cWGJWU2ZQIdnDfNkGq4oY0G_ojto-2eGsGdmrkAyf593Obrdo3cKStUBIgnmQ3rkKE3GnCrlbdtsdGmiHD5tZfX_X74y7Wk2H5UyYYGTsrFknH3XirFMy57FNVMb/s1600/DSCN8834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MWMU6DzmIz1uEYW5cWGJWU2ZQIdnDfNkGq4oY0G_ojto-2eGsGdmrkAyf593Obrdo3cKStUBIgnmQ3rkKE3GnCrlbdtsdGmiHD5tZfX_X74y7Wk2H5UyYYGTsrFknH3XirFMy57FNVMb/s320/DSCN8834.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Also, am I too old to be wearing a headband like this? See the gray hairs? It's been a few since the last dye job!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-50810631673093654712011-04-13T08:53:00.000-04:002011-04-13T08:53:01.243-04:00Wordless Wednesday - Walking Sticks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhm80V74xPfv98njGb0A1fRhLx6l3ZMWTilyLD08oM3nscofGdtGdl6xo6l7kWyx13CHHcPwYoRw390O4QQjwBxak5dPEspnfq0618crAb05N-r0LbOB0hcpspQYFQnhttsMKBMdaTsau/s1600/DSCN8755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhm80V74xPfv98njGb0A1fRhLx6l3ZMWTilyLD08oM3nscofGdtGdl6xo6l7kWyx13CHHcPwYoRw390O4QQjwBxak5dPEspnfq0618crAb05N-r0LbOB0hcpspQYFQnhttsMKBMdaTsau/s320/DSCN8755.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walking Sticks or....</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks Papa and Grandi!</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195927895259828830.post-14156340698706814822011-04-12T10:01:00.000-04:002011-04-12T10:01:24.323-04:00Being a Parent: It Can Be Overwhelming --Part TwoSo I've been doing a lot of thinking about why being a parent can be so overwhelming. In the first post I explored expectations. Do you have them, are they realistic and how do you determine if they are realistic? If you missed it you can read that first post <a href="http://pathb4me.blogspot.com/2011/03/being-parent-it-can-be-overwhelming.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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I find that along with expectations, one of the other things that I have trouble with is making comparisons. I make too many comparisons, which lead to me feeling like a stressed and overwhelmed parent. I know that making comparisons is not wrong. We do it every day whether consciously or not. We compare one shirt to another when we are trying on clothes. We compare one cereal to another for ingredients and nutrition information. We compare prices and features of different vehicles before making a purchase. We do a lot of comparing and most of it is smart. We are being wise, thrifty and responsible in our comparing.<br />
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Then there is the comparing that is NOT so wise. The kind of comparing that can lead you to believe you are a big failure and cause you to think you will never have what it takes. The kind that Satan loves to lead you into and cheers you on to go farther and farther. He wants you to compare until you covet.<br />
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Comparing yourself with others. With other women, other Moms, other parents, other wives, other (<u>insert your favorite profession here</u>) and so on and so on. We <i>should</i> look to other people and feel inspired by their accomplishments. We <i>should</i> take pride in what another person can achieve. We should NOT feel like we are "less than" just because we did not do what they did, say what they said, or whatever. I am an original, you are an original. We are all of the same design but we all have different strengths, weaknesses, fears, joys, passions, desires, etc.... We can not live our life feeling bad about what strength(s) we don't have. We need to find our strengths and cultivate them and rejoice in the life and the path that God has put us on. Then we will truly be able to be inspired and have that pride when we see others successes.<br />
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This is so hard for me. I think because it is much easier for me to complain about what I want, then it is for me to do the work and strive to be the best me that I can be. I can want to be you. I can try to emulate everything you do. Could I succeed? Well, it might look like I was. However on the inside I would be miserable and all because I wouldn't be me! I would be a fake me. It's work and it is not easy but it is better than being fake.<br />
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We all do parenting differently, it's good to get tips from one another and to be sound boards for learning. We are all on a learning curve. None of us knows exactly what we are doing at all times. That's okay. So that being said, I have to realize that what works at my neighbor's house may not work at mine. And just because it didn't work does not mean that I failed. It means, I learned. I learned what didn't work and so I can then move on to try something else. <br />
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Something else that I find myself doing, is a kid comparison. You know what I'm talking about. You think to yourself, "Well at least my kid doesn't do that!" or, "Why does my kid not know how to do that yet?" If you are the parent of more than one child, then you will find that those comparisons include comparing your own kids! I have learned that there is just NO comparison when it comes to each child. Each child is different and grows and learns in different ways and at different paces. It's great to have a statistic that gives you an idea of when different milestones should occur. Those kinds of things are important to watch, to make sure that there are not any serious issues with your child's health that need to be addressed. However, no matter the health of the child or how many milestones they have achieved or not achieved, that child is a special individual and needs to be encouraged in the strengths that you see in them.<br />
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I have realized, that I can play a big part in creating a healthy self-image and confidence in my children. For example: If they hear me say, "Susie plays the piano so beautifully. I'm sure you would be that good if you would just practice more." Basically they hear, " You need to practice because your piano playing stinks." Instead, I need to applaud their efforts and encourage them with praise. <br />
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How do we keep from doing these things? I think we have to take it day by day and realize that we are not going to instantly stop making comparisons. I think that we have to look to The One with whom there is nothing that compares. " 'To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?' says the Holy One" Isaiah 40:25. By putting him first and trusting in Him for the things that he has given to me as promises in my life I will find it hard to make comparisons. <br />
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</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938984659543291668noreply@blogger.com0