Happy Halloween!

Yup, a little too much excitement made for one overwhelmed little girl.
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Even during her screaming fit though, she's was one stinkin' cute pumpkin!
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Why the Caged Bird Sings

Another treasury, sweet!

Picture of the Week

Hand Cream

We're a few weeks into dry skin season here in Michigan, and I think I've found my hand's saving grace this year:
Shea Cashmere Hand Cream from Bath & Body Works.
Yum.
It's so soft and rich, and I really appreciate the subtle scent.
AND, it's normally priced $14.50 and is currently for sale for $7.50. Can't beat that!

Pixel & Hank

I needed a bit of sunshine in my day, and got it when I found out I had won a contest over at the Pearls Events blog!
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Lucky, lucky me, I get to pick an item from the Pixel & Hank Etsy shop!
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Here are my two front-runners for what to pick,
it's a tough choice!
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And head on over to Daisy's shop and look at all her beautiful items!

Monday's 10 Things

Here's what I'm most thankful for, right now!
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1. Staying in LOTS on a rainy and cold weekend.
2. A new babysitter, who is working out really well.
3. Etsy and all the fun I've had with it in the last year.
4. Seven items sold this weekend!
5. My craft room where I can make as big of a mess as I want, then close the door.
6. A husband who can handle sticky situations way better than me.
(Don't ask, it involves our neighbors and the police, ugh!)
7. Upcoming fun plans for Halloween week.
8. Our new family pictures, all over my walls!
9. A healthy family in the midst of lots of people dealing with the flu.
10. A little girl who loves to color and glue, I could do crafts with her for hours!
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What are you most thankful for today?

Fresh Start Sunday

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them saying:

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 5:1-10 (NIV)