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Woo hoo!  Happy weekend, everybody!  Does anyone have some fun plans?  I have lots of organizing planned.  I'm still working on cleaning out every closet and room.  Plus, we are getting ready for a HUGE indoor garage sale in a couple of weeks!  Ah, I sure do like getting RID of STUFF.  I am also looking forward to celebrating a dear friend's birthday this weekend!!  Girls' night!

Also, my nephew is having knee surgery today.  I sure would appreciate it if you'd say a little prayer for him.  I sure do love that boy! 

Okay, you wanna some linksa?  Here are some interesting things I've found around the world wide web recently...

 

Every time I visit Emily's Chatting at the Sky blog, I feel refreshed.  There's just something soothing and warm and deep in her words as they wash over me.  Her post about the eternal struggle was just what I needed to hear this week.

Speaking of Emily Freeman, have you heard about her new book Grace for the Good Girl?  Click here to read the first chapter and hear Emily talk about it!  WOW.  Seriously, doesn't Emily seem like the kind of girl you want to be best friends with?

 

Did you make an exercise more New Year's resolution?  Here is a list of 10 Best Foods and Drinks for Exercising.  Here's what I gleaned from the list...Mocha Frappes and gingerbread cookies!  No??

 

I've had cell phone covers on the brain...because my trusty Droid X really needs a cute cover.  I thought these Scrapbook Paper iPhone Covers were just adorable!!  Now, if I can just do that for my Droid...

 

In closing, I'd like to leave you with a little giggle.  I just betcha you cannot watch without giggling.  It's not possible. 

You're welcome.

 

 I sure hope everyone has a wahn-de-ful weekend!  See you good people back here next week.

What are you looking forward to this weekend?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...Linky Dinks

Mmm...A warm cup of cocoa with peppermint marshmallows.  Have you discovered peppermint marshmallows yet?  They really amp up the hot cocoa experience!  (Have I ever told you how MUCH I love sipping out of my red Fiesta mugs?  Love.)

 

Ooh!  Christmas Cheer: A Linky party full of appetizers!!!  My favorites?  Well, at least in the pictures--Jalapeno popper dip, Crack bread,  Emily's party bread, and cream cheese and crab wontons.  I'm seeing a theme here, and it's name is CHEESE.

And how about some more Christmas party inspiration?  A Linky party of desserts!!  Oh yes--come on, inspiration, show me what to make!   Life in Grace

 

Okay, STOP THE PRESSES.  This crockpot hot chocolate should be a mandatory accoutrement at all homes on Christmas day.  (Did I just say "accoutrement"?  Hmm, weird.)  Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to go into the kitchen all day on Christmas and just scoop upanother cup of homemade chocolatey goodness?  And wouldn't your kids think you were the best. mom. ever??    Mrs. Happy Homemaker

  

The Five Things I Learned from George Bailey made me smile, and sigh several times.  I mean, everything about It's a Wonderful Life makes me smile...but these 5 things make me smile even more.  Mark Spearman has begun writing for the Entertainment section of Pioneer Woman, and I have loved everything he has written.   The Pioneer Woman

 

BAM.  That's the sound of an AMAZING IDEA hitting me in the head.  Wow.  I realize this isn't Christmasy, but I just couldn't resist linking it up.  If you need a resume, READ THIS.  It makes me want to re-write my resume...even though the only job I'm hoping for right now is Oil Heiress.   Jon Acuff

 

This is such a cool idea for a live concert!  And--bonus!!!--Josh Wilson happens to be one of my FAVORITE musicians!

 

 

How about some Christmas present wrapping music?  No, no, no...not RAP music...WRAPPING music.

 

That's all, folks.  Now go hither and haveth a wonderful weekend...a wonderful life!  May your weekend days be merry and bright...May your Christmas party desserts turn out beautifully, may your once-a-year holiday outfits not feel too snug, and may your white elephant gifts be the HIT of the party!

Happy weekend, good people.  See you on Monday!

Speaking of white elephant gifts...what's the WORST/BEST one you've ever received??

Pre-Thanksgiving Linky Dinks

Well, would ya look at that--it's the WEEKEND!!  Here are a few links to entertain you, as you kick back and relax...

 

Man, Jamie's done it again.  Her words cut through the crap, and zing straight to the heart.  Here's one sentence that did just that for me in her post One Jesus, "But if you really want to get crazy, let's talk about what your average weeknight looks like, because the Sunday morning Jesus-fest bores me."    The Very Worst Missionary

 

Okay, okay, I know that I read People.com more than I read the national news.  So, when I say this, please understand that I don't have a very educated grasp.  But, the Occupy movements bug me.  I felt like Occupy Whatever put into words what it is that bugs me.   My Message to You

 

And...on a lighter note...because that's where I'd much rather reside *grin*...Organizer eye candy alert!!  Boxes, bins, and baskets-OH MY!   Delightful Order

 

Need some Thanksgiving inspiration?  How about a fun baking project with your kids?  This Puff Pastry Cornucopia would be darling on your Thanksgiving buffet!  This would be a  FUN and EASY Christmas decoration craft project to create over Thanksgiving weekend.  Love.    CleverlyInspired

 

I just LOVE checking out what's on peoples' Black Friday shopping lists.  I think I just added that immersion blender to my Christmas list...  What's on YOUR list?  Serenity Now

 

Another weekend craft idea?  Christmas ornament wreath - swoon.  I'd even like to make a smaller version, for gifts.    House of Hepworths

 

 That's all, folks.  I sure hope your weekend is wonderful.  I'll see you back here on Monday, when I have some Thanksgiving-ish fun planned!!

What were some interesting links that YOU'VE discovered this week?

It's Fall, Ya'll Linky Dinks

I don't know about the weather in your neck of the woods...but over here it's finally beginning to feel like FALL!!  Here are a couple of links to get you in the fallish kind of mood!

 

Any Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers out there?  How about making Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate at home?  Mmmm!

Need a little dessert to go with that drink?  How about Apple Croissants with a Caramel Drizzle?  While you're there, be sure to scroll down for LOTS of apple/caramel recipes with pictures!!

I thought this Halloween Candy Bark recipe looked FUN. 

Want some more fall inspiration?  How about some fall outdoor decorating inspiration?

Earlier this week, our weather here was gorgeous, and I just wanted to be OUTSIDE.  Wouldn't one of these outdoor games be fun?  ESPECIALLY the outdoor Scrabble.

 

Kleenex alert!  Just this week my oldest and I were talking about how sometimes she feels like she doesn't fit in...  How timely:  This post (by one of my favorite bloggers)--about how her son felt like "the weird one"--just about did me in. 

 

Hold on.  Stop the presses.  I know this is more of a late-summer kind of a thing...but someone just showed this video to me (thank you, Vicki B!!)...and I want to run out and buy some fresh ears of corn JUST to TRY THIS.  

Click on this link if you can't view the video below:  http://youtu.be/YnBF6bv4Oe4

 All right, then.  Go on, now.  It's weekend time!!!  Kick back and relax.  I'll see you good people back here on Monday!!  I sure hope I have something FUN to tell you... More on that later...

5Ks and 31 Days Linky Dinks

Okay, before we commence with the links, I need to get something out of the way.  I need all you praying people to say a little prayer for me this Saturday morning around 8 a.m.  Why, you ask?  BECAUSE I AM RUNNING MY FIRST-EVER 5-K!!!!!!!   Sorry about the yelling--I am just a little bit excited (and nervous).   Surely, with some extra prayers and all the training I've been doing, I'll be able to finish...   I'll be sure to post a very red-faced, very embarrassing sweaty picture on Monday and tell you all about it.   Don't forget to think about me and say a little prayer!!! 
(Shameless self-promotion part is now over)  *grin*

With that out of the way now, I'll start with the links.  I sure hope you check out some of these--I really LOVE several of them this week!!

 

Did you know that hundreds of blogs (over 700, to be exact!) this month are participating in The Nester's 31 Days of... challenge?  I have loved browsing and exploring through the fascinating and varied topics!  Call me shallow...but the home organization (like this and this) and fall fashion (loved this one! and this one) suck me in the easiest.  Which ones get your attention?

Oh my goodness gracious.  Even though it is part of the same 31 Days series, Edie's house gets her own paragraph.  Wow.  I could move into her house and not change one thing.  It is gorgeous--every little precious detail.  I know I've posted her house building process before--but, wow--look at it getting finished!  I betcha you can't look at just one post.  I betcha you'll be like me and look at every single one!

 

Okay, if you have time, this site is COOL, and even a little inspiring.  Take a step back in time...to the year of your birth...What was the world like then? 

 

Man gift alert!!!  Turn your old negatives into a cool lamp for less than $10.

 

Are these people OUT OF THEIR MIND CRAZY???  I can barely even LOOK at them...

 

Okay, that's enough links for today.  I don't want to crowd your feet-propped-up, relaxing-on-the-couch time.  Don't forget the you know what's!!!  (Do I even need to say it???)  *said in a whisper:* bon bons

What's in your weekend plan?

Italian Cream, a Birthday, and some Yummy Food Linky Dinks

Welcome to the weekend, dearest readers!!  I hope your weekend is filled with fun and relaxation.  Mine will be filled with family time celebrating my dad's birthday.  In fact, right now my kitchen is a DISASTER ZONE of dirty bowls and cake pans because of a pretty Italian Cream birthday cake.  It's too bad my (very disciplined) dad already told me he's only eating ONE PIECE of the birthday cake...because this may be my BEST-EVER Italian Cream cake.   Sorry the picture is a little blurry...  I was too tired to take a regular picture, and just snapped one with my phone.

You wanna some linksa?  Here'sa yousa go:

 I am always a sucker for a good crockpot recipe.  This one for Crockpot Chicken and Corn Enchiladas  grabbed me from the first picture.  WOW.

Speaking of food...do you know about Food Gawker?  Oh. My. Heavens.  Enter at your own risk--AMAZING food pictures ahead!  Click on the picture to see the recipe.

I thought these band-aids were hilarious.  And, of course, one cannot mention funny band-aids without mentioning bacon...

Want to meet the world's newest Pirate?  Also known as World's Cutest Pirate?  Go give your congratulations to the Hollywood Housewife.  Is it just me, or does she look FABULOUS for just having given birth?

 

Have you seen this?  With all the talk of the NASA satellite's fall to the Earth, I thought it was hilarious!

 

 

In closing, I offer you a little gift:  The gift of music.  I know I've mentioned 8 Tracks before.  But, this time, I offer you Music to Clean By.  So, go on--clean away!

(click play.  clean.  repeat, if necessary.)

Or...just prop up your feet, eat some bon bons, and start enjoying the weekend!

Laughter and Running and Getting Older Linky Dinks

 In honor of the weekend, and also my year-long pursuit of the C25K, I thought it would be appropriate to post some funny videos about jogging, 5K races, and getting older.  'Cause let's face it--this jogging stuff is ONLY because my precious metabolism has decided to slow down a bit come to a screeching halt.   

So, laugh on--and enjoy your weekends!  See you good people on Monday!

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Do you have any funny jogging /slowing metabolism stories?  I'd sure love to hear them!

linky dinks

 Woo Hoo!!!  We made it to the weekend!

I sure hope you have time to kick back and relax a little this weekend.  Around here, we're looking forward to my college roommate visiting (SO EXCITED!!!), Sara Beth's first soccer game (!!!!), and Rebecca's first gun safety course.

Here are some fun linky dinks for your reading pleasure!

 

Okay, I don't normally play online games.  But, The Daily Diff showed up in my StumbleUpon feed, and I gave it a try.  Ya'll--it is FUN.  Evidently, there is a new "find the difference" puzzle every day.   Don't be feeling too confident...it is HARD!  I ended up having to use clues for the last 3 differences.  Go on--give it a try! (Sorry...you have to wait through a commercial first)

 

You wanna know why I don't play online games...specifically Words with Friends?  First of all, because my brother BEATS THE PANTS OFF ME every stinking time we play.  And it makes me mad.  Real mad.  Another reason I don't play with other (less smart) people?  Check out #4.  I break that rule all the time.  As a result, no one wants to play with me.

 

I think this DIY shopping bag art would be SO CUTE in a dressing room, closet area, or on a bedroom wall!  Unique and so affordable, too.  Love it!  (Scroll down to the bottom picture.)

 

Know anyone with a milestone birthday...that you'd like to give a quick and inexpensive gift?  I thought this "30 Sucks" idea was adorable!

 

I frequently disagree with Elizabeth Esther's viewpoint...yet, I still follow her on Twitter, and read her blog.  Why?  First of all, I appreciate her heart.  Secondly, (and most importantly) because she makes me THINK.   How can two Christians disagree so heartily?  I don't know...But I DO KNOW that it's important to keep reading things I disagree with.  I sure don't want to live my life in a box.  I want to be open and loving to the world all around me.   Her criticism of Focus on the Family--a ministry dear to my heart--really caught my attention this time.

 

This may have been the best thing I read all week.  I love something simple, that just goes "zing!" with practical truth.  This did it for me.

 

All right, now.  Ya'll go and have a wonderful weekend!  I hope you're enjoying this cooler weather like we are.

Now, go forth and weekend!

What are you looking forward to this weekend?

Labor Day Linky Dinks

Woo Hoo!  Can you believe we made it to the weekend?  I, for one, am all giddy about getting together with my side of the family this weekend!!  We haven't all been together since Christmas, I think.  Except, one of my sisters or my brother will probably slap me upside the head and say, "Big Dummy--we were together in March."  And I will argue and say in my most mature voice, "Nuh uhn.  It was Christmas, ya big doofus!"  (Don't you like how we talk to each other?  It's very endearing in person, I promise!) 

I sure hope you have some fun plans this weekend, too!  Or maybe--you will finally get to relax a little.  In all of your FREE TIME this long weekend, here are some links to keep you company:

 

New home construction eye candy.  Seriously, I betcha a million bucks you keep clicking to look at more and more of her house, just like I did...  WOW.  My favorite favorite parts so far:  the screened porch and the bathroom floor.  Both of them made me want to cry with joy. (Okay, and jealousy.  I'll be honest.) 

 

Feeling crafty this holiday weekend?  Why not make a wreath?  Yeah, but how about making it out of something...different...out of the box...non-traditional?  I don't know if I'll make a wreath this weekend, but I sure will check out the DIY Wreath Linky Party!  Sounds fun!

 

This.  This is the best thing I read all week.  May I never be the one who says..."Who does that?"

 

 Love, love, love this song.  It's a beaut, Marge... (Dangit--WHERE is that quote from?  I say it all the time, but never can remember...)

 

 

Oh, and why not.  Somebody was just talking about this video.  I know you've all probably seen this 1,000 times.  But, I needed to laugh tonight.  So, I'ma posting it.

 

 Happy Labor Day, ya'll!  I do hope none of you has to labor too terribly much...  See you back here on Tuesday!!!

What are your FUN PLANS this weekend?

Linky Dinks: Summer is Slipping Away

 

 
 

These Facebook Updates I Don't Want to Read made me laugh out loud.  Hard.  Seriously, if I didn't already love Mama Kat, I SURE WOULD after reading this post.  Please, oh please tell me in the Comments which part of this is your favorite.  Mine may be "Your 'kids' are purse-size chihuahuas" or "I love Jesus.  I really do..."

 

Cooking adventure...Lasagna Cupcakes?  Oh, yes ma'am.  Please, ma'am!!!  These would be so fun to make, and great to send in kid lunches!

 

Did I mention we just got a new refrigerator?  Surely, you're heard me crunching on my crushed ice!  Oh yeah!!  This article on organizing your fridge caught my attention.  Also, because I really love the Organizing Junkie, I had to check out what she had to say about fridge organization.  Her article reminded me of something I thought about today as I cleaned out a NASTY MYSTERY FOOD ITEM in an old Cool Whip container:  USE SEE-THROUGH CONTAINERS in the fridge.  Can I get an Amen?

 

Speaking of kitchens...  Doesn't someone have a guest house or a garage apartment that needs a freestanding kitchenette?  This may be the cutest kitchenette I have ever seen in my life!  Oh, I don't care that it is handmade, and costs a fortune.  My butler will write a check for me and see that it is fully stocked.  (I found this link on StumbleUpon.  Do you Stumble?  It's a great way to pass the time on a road trip!  Um, when I'm not driving, of course!)

 

Hey!  Hey YOU!  Yeah, you, that's trying to fall asleep on me after dozing through my kitchens and organizations links.  Well, WAKE UP NOW, cause my last links are GONNA MAKE YOU LAUGH.  You might even snort.  These links are brought to you by my best friend Kelley.  You know--Kelley of the hilarious Kelley's Break Room?  Well, let's just keep the best friend part between you and me.  I wouldn't want her real-life friends to be jealous, ya know.  Oh, but back to the funny funny.  How about Adult Diapers Need Decorations, too!   

Ooh, and how about a quiz?  I just love taking these kinds of quizzes.  This one is How Gangsta Are You?  I gotta tell you--I tested pretty high on this one.  My mom will be so proud...  I especially identified with #8. 

 

Well, that is all.  Now, go prop up your feet.  It's the weekend and all.  Don't forget the bon bons.  You think I forgot about those precious things, didn't you?  I shall never forget the bon bons, and neither should you.  Unless your waistband is getting snug.  Then maybe you should only have a bon.

Goodnight, good people.