Set Apart Sunday #5

A foolish child is a calamity to a father;

 a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping.

Proverbs 19:13

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Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor? ;-)

Scripture Plaque SALE!!!

WOOHOOO, do I have a deal for YOU! 

 Up until Thanksgiving, I will be doing a SALE on my Scripture Plaques! Normally they are $21.00 but they're on sale for $16.80! WOW!

 These will make AMAZING Christmas gifts, and so heartfelt! So make sure to pick out one today! And combined shipping on TWO is only $2.00 extra! Awesome!

So come check out my store on etsy! 

Coupon code is-TURKEY

 Or you can see them to the right of this post!
 HAPPY MONDAY!!!!

Set Apart Sunday #4

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And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's Love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in ALL creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord!

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Romans 8

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Two really neat things I wanted to point out before I get my week started:

#1 Operation Christmas Card

This is to send Christmas Cards to soldiers. We LOVE doing this, and it's so awesome to include the kiddos in these heartfelt cards! For more info, click the link above!

#2 Operation Christmas Child

This is such a neat thing we do too! You pack a shoebox, for either a girl or boy, with toys, needs, etc. You can find a local church accepting them in an area near you to drop off to. We've always done one each year, and earlier this year we got a response from one of the recipients! SUCH A BLESSING! So check out the above website on HOW to pack a shoe box (or it can even be a store bought plastic shoebox from walmart!) and what to do with it!

 Happy Sunday friends!

HOO Are You?

1. Do you type on a keyboard the correct way or do you peck like a cute little chick?

The correct way. I'm pretty fast too ;-)

2. Typically how long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

Well if it's during the week and I have nothing to do that day, it's spread out throughout the morning. When we're going somewhere, less than an hour.

3. Do you prefer lip gloss or lipstick?

Lipgloss, but I actually prefer MAC's Lustreglasses over lipglosses-they're much thinner yet super sparkly!

4. Do you take clothes to the dry cleaner or wash them yourself even if they say dry clean only?

Wash them myself but on delicate.

5. Do you prefer Wal Mart or Target?

 TARGET! Even though it's a little more expensive than Walmart...we have this HUGE SuperTarget, and it's all spread out and nice and new :) Walmart's always chaotic.

$5.00 Scripture Wall Decor

 Hola friends! Did you have a good October? We did. So good, in fact, that it seemed to come and go as fast as  the snap of a finger! Oh well, what can ya do? Now the holidays are right upon us, and I'm excited for that too!

 Today I want to share with you my AMAZING piece of art I created for $5.00....yes. FIVE!

After sawing, painting, and getting the vinyl lettering on the distressed edged wood, we have THIS Beauty!

 I absolutely adore the way it turned out! All you need is a 1x4x8 and 2 pieces of scrap 1x2's to secure the planks to the back, and voila! GORG, right? Yes, I am aware that my planks are not even. I'm still mastering the circular saw. And it gives it character :)

 I just love it. Not gonna lie. I beam everytime I look up at it. 

:)


EDIT- Just so you're aware since a few of you asked, it's based off of Isaiah 41:10 which says-


So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Set Apart Sunday #3

There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

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:::Proverbs 18:24:::

Happy Halloween!

 May you all stay safe and have fun, whatever you do!

 As for us, we'll do a little trick or treating, and then I'l bring the babies home and we'll hand out candy! This is our first Halloween in our neighborhood, so I don't know how many kids we'll get! But I got lots of candy to be prepared...and if we're short on trick or treaters, MORE for me! 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Set Apart Sunday #2

 I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: 

Forgetting  the past and looking forward to what

 lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize

 for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Philippians 3:13-14

Pumpkin Patch

Every year, we go to a local pumpkin patch that just so happens to be one of the best in Southern California. It's called Lombardi Ranch. It's so fun! My children absolutely love it. And every year, we get to go with my family, which is such a blessing. 

 Here are some pictures of the fun day we had!

Everyone's jail faces!

 What a blast! Do you guys have a pumpkin patch that you visit?

Giveaway Time!

It's been awhile! But boy, do I have something cool for you guys!

 Adtech Adhesives has generously donated THREE Glue Guns to I HEART My Glue Gun to give away! 

AWESOMENESS!!! 

These are one-of-a-kind  glue guns, and you WON'T be able to find them in stores! 

How cute are they?!

Want one? Well here's your chance!

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Three winners will be selected on Nov. 20th @ 11:59pm.

Good luck!

Little Ole Tray

So I picked up this tray a couple of months ago for $1.00 and set it off to the side. Last week I decided, I need a tray to hold the 8735634875634872560 issues of Better Homes and Gardens that I've picked up over the past year at thrift stores. So I took this ugly tray and give it a little facelift.

 Before

After!

You can't really get the intensity of the color, but it's Aqua By Rustoleum. This color is so vibrant in person! It's the same color as my thrift store lamp you can find HERE.

Off to the California Science Center today....so excited! This place is so cool. A must see if you have kiddos and can get to Southern California :)

 It also has an amazing Rose Garden, I'll make sure to snap up some shots to share!

 HAPPY MONDAY!

Set Apart Sunday #1

 Create in me a clean heart, O God.

  Renew a loyal spirit within me.

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 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,

  and make me willing to obey you.

.Psalm 51.

9 Years Ago...

Today I married my best friend 9 years ago.

To say that you've had to put up with me is an understatement. There has been times in our marriage where leaving would seem to be a sweet relief for you. But you love me. And are committed to me. And are willing.

 We'll make it through this. And all of the struggling, tears, grief and fear will be a reminder of what we can survive TOGETHER; it will be a reminder of the journey the Lord has taken us on, TOGETHER; and one day we'll get to a place where we can PRAISE Him for that journey.

 But until then, thank you. Thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you for our 4 sweet, wonderful children. Thank you for a love I never would have thought would be mine. I have such gratitude to the Lord for you.

I love you.

Isaiah 41:10

Don't be afraid, for I am with you.

  Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you.

  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

New Headboard And Footboard

Hey friends! I'm here, and aching to get back to blogging!

 I was going through some personal stuff the whole month of September, but I think I'm getting back on track and ready to do this thing! So let's do this!

Remember me mentioning a while back that I picked up a headboard and footboard on craigslist for $65? It was originally listed for $100, but I got it for $65...score!

Here's what it looked like before, these were the pictures on craigslist-It was a light pine color:

After some serious sanding and a few coats of a custom creamy white I got mixed to match Rustoleum's Heirloom White, it's finished!

Removed the pillows so you guys could see the details of the headboard

LOVE.IT.SO.MUCH!

Our bed looks super low because I decided to use my old metal bedframe...it's a really good frame, and I didn't want to use the wood slots and support of the side rails. It took me over a month to finish this project....oops! Like I said, personal stuff. But the point is, it got finished! WOOHOO!

Missed you all, so excited that it's October....I think this is my favorite month of the year! YEAH!