In everything Give Thanks!

Where has this year gone? Its already Thanksgiving... a time to count our blessing and give thanks.   I am reminded of the Scripture in the Bible :

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

I Thess. 5:18

In every thing give thanks!  I am so thankful for all the blessing the Lord has shown our family.  I am blessed to have a wonderful husband, and two beautiful daughters.  I have a wonderful church family and friends.  I am  a blessed Lady!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Remembering Chirstmas

This is another heart warming Christmas story!  This book will captivate you and keep you reading.  Rick Denton  never thought he wanted to come home again, but with one phone call , he is back in the small home town that will change his life forever.  What a heart warming story... you'll just love it!

Happy Reading Everyone!


 Can one Christmas change a life forever?

Rick Denton lives his life on his terms. He works hard, plays hard, and answers to no one. So when his mother calls begging him to come home after his stepfather has an aneurysm, Rick is more than a little reluctant. What was supposed to be just a couple days helping out at the family bookstore turns into weeks of cashing out old ladies and dealing with the homeless guy who keeps hanging around the store. The one bright spot is the lovely and intriguing young woman who works at his side each day.
As Christmas nears, Rick's old life beckons, the hurts from his past loom large, and the decisions he makes will determine more than just where he spends Christmas Eve.
With skillful storytelling, Dan Walsh creates a Christmas story that will have you remembering every good and perfect gift of Christmas.

Endorsements

"I love a story with some unexpected twists--not to mention a quirky cast of characters who surprise and delight me. I think that's the perfect recipe for a true Christmas classic. Dan has penned such a tale, and I heartily recommend it to readers who want a reminder of why Christmastime is so special."--Melody Carlson, author, Christmas at Harrington's and The Christmas Shoppe

The Christmas Shoppe

The small town of Parrish Springs is not quite ready for Matilda Honeycutt.
A strange older woman with scraggly gray hair and jewelry that jangles as she walks, Matilda is certainly not the most likely person to buy the old Barton Building on the town's quaint main street. When it becomes apparent that her new shop doesn't fit the expectations of Parrish Springs residents, a brouhaha erupts. After all, Christmas is approaching, and the last thing the town needs is a junky shop run by someone who looks and acts like a gypsy. But as townsfolk venture into the strange store, they discover that old memories can bring new life and healing.
Once again, Melody Carlson delivers a Christmas story that will touch hearts and delight the senses. Sure to be a classic, The Christmas Shoppe is filled with the special magic the best Christmas stories share—that intangible mixture of nostalgia, joy, and a little bit of magic. 




The Christmas season is so busy that if you are like me you hardly get the time to just sit and relax with a great book.  This book is just it!   This book will bring you back to what Christmas should be all about!  

your Journey to Joy giveaway

My friend Julie from Becoming Lyda is have a great giveaway.

She is giving a way a great CD.... Journey to Joy by Carol Martin...

follow this link to this sign up!

http://becominglydia.com/2011/11/11/give-away-your-journey-to-joy/#comment-17

I AM in Here... book review

I am in Here, is written by Elizabeth M. Bonder, who has autism, and her Mother Virginia.  This book in a way,  is the story of Elizabeth's life.  You will find many, many insightful poems,  and encouraging words  written by a young lady who struggles with this autism.

God loves us all

It does not matter who you are

It does not matter if you stray far

God is always there for you

In spite of what you may do

His love is stronger than anyone can know

you just have to know to go

to God.

Elizabeth wrote this poem at the age of 9! Wow!..... she wanted people to know the power of Faith.  

She has so much insight  for such a young child... 

This book also shows the reader the challenges and frustrations that Elizabeth faces. 

What an inspiration Elizabeth is!  I recommend this book to all my friends... 

Available October 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. 

my Hair loss Solution!

I have very thin hair.  I loose lots of hair every time I wash, or comb my hair.  Lately,  I have been loosing ton, hand fulls of hair!  My no means do I want to be bald by the time I am forty....   I began looking into a natural remedy for all of this hair loss that would not cost me a fortune.
I found a hair "wash" and hair "conditioner" recipe that I decided to try.  I have been using it for over two weeks now.  Let me tell you.... I have minimum hair loss!  I was so happy with the outcome that I told my husband about it.... he said "Good, You can save me more money!"

Would you like to know what I am using to wash my hair?   A Baking Soda / water mix !
I am using a mix of Vinegar and water with essential oils for the conditioner.

I am not crazy!  This stuff works... it cleanses my hair and makes it super soft.

Here's the Recipe I am using:

Shampoo: 1 part aluminum free baking soda + 3 parts water Mix well in a convenient bottle and use this to shampoo your hair. Focusing mostly on your scalp and leaving it set for several minutes before rinsing.

Conditioner: 1 part organic white vinegar + 4 parts water, you may also add essential oils for fragrance ( I used lavender), one woman puts vanilla and a cinnamon stick in hers. Mix in a convenient bottle and use for conditioner, massaging into scalp and hair and then rinsing after a minute or so. 




Hey If you are having hair loss, give this a try.... You might be surprised at the outcome.

Peanut Butter Cups

 I love searching the internet for great recipes.   I found a peanut butter cup at Joy of Baking.   I asked Kalyn  if she wanted to help me make some.

She jumped at the chance to get in the kitchen and get her baking on!

All you need to get started is:

• peanut butter
• powder sugar
• butter
• shortening
• milk chocolate chips
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• paper liners for mini- muffin cups

I had Kalyn  line the min-muffin pans.    These things were so simple to make! It takes no time at all.....


Here's the recipe:

Peanut Butter Cups:

1/2 cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (55 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar

Chocolate Coating

1 cup semi sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 cup  milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon (10 grams) shortening

Line 36 miniature muffin cups with paper liners.

Place the peanut butter,unsalted butter, and salt in a microwaveable bowl, and heat in the microwave for about one minute or just until soft, but not melted (check and stir the ingredients every 20 seconds). Stir in the confectioners sugar.

Melt the chocolates and shortening in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water.

Drop a teaspoon of the melted chocolate into each of the paper lined miniature muffin cups. Top with a scant teaspoon of peanut butter mixture. Then top with another teaspoon of melted chocolate.  Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes about 36 peanut butter cups.

These things are sinfully good!  So enjoy!