10 Day Give Day 7

Saturday was a day I gave to my family.  We started the morning with the boys’ soccer game.  It was a gorgeous Saturday and was a fun game to watch.  It was the last game of the season and it ended in a tie.  We know how much time and effort the coaches put in over…
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10 Day Give Day 6

Today I was able to spend my entire day (while the kids were in school) at home.  So, I took that opportunity to CLEAN OUR HOUSE. It was way beyond the “NEED” stage and was at the “CATASTROPHIC” stage.  I scrubbed floors, vacuumed in corners, and dusted every single item on shelves.  I feel so much…
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Things I Love – Blessings by Laura Story

Things I Love……………….. This is my feature where I get to share something that I just love. Since you are my friends, I like sharing things I love with others. It could be anything from a new product, food, recipe, song, image, to a person and everything in between. This will be something I am…
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10 Day Give Day 5

This first Thursday of every month I donate my time and talents to our local library.  I lead a story time for the little ones in our community.  I started the story time when I think our daughter was 3.  I missed taking her like I had taken the boys when we lived in Cedar…
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10 Day Give Day 4

Today after subbing and then not feeling well, I chose to give something to our kids that they have been asking for.  I made Orange Julius for them this afternoon.  They have asked several days and I either forgot or it just didn’t work for me to make it that day.  They were pretty excited…
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10 Day Give Day 3

Since yesterday was my birthday and I received many gifts from others, I took the day off from the 10-Day Give.  So, today is my Day 3 of the 10-Day Give.  Today we had a funeral at our church.  I spent the morning making sandwiches and preparing food for the funeral luncheon.  Then I served…
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40 Before 40

Today I am 39.  I had a wonderful day today.  The weather was GOR-GEOUS!  A perfect Indian Summer kind of day!  Pat took the day off from work and while the kids were in school, we spent the day shopping, having lunch at Ruby Tuesday (I love their salad bar) and relaxing.  It was a…
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10 Day Give Day 2 – Lima Leaf Day

Day 2 of the 10 Day Give was Sunday.  Every year, the first Sunday in October you can find me and my family giving of ourselves all day long.  My parents are the caretakers of a country church that was part of many generations of my mom’s family.  The church is located in a beautiful…
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Winners

The Winner of the Quest for Zhu DVD is   Here are your random numbers: 1 Timestamp: 2011-10-03 16:09:55 Comment #1 was Melanie Rice said… I’d love a chance to win the movie!   The Winner of the VeggieTales Prize Pack is Here are your random numbers: 2 Timestamp: 2011-10-03 16:13:03 Comment #2 was Kelly…
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It is 10-Day Give Time Again

This is my third year participating in the 10-Day Give.  I love how it challenges me to find a way to give to others every day.  Some days it might be my time, some days my words, and some days I may be giving money or things.  The 10-Day Give is a challenge to give something…
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