Wednesday with Whiskers

Today's life lessons, brought to you with whiskers.

If you scratch your friend's back, they will scratch yours later.

Listen to your body. If you are tired,
stop what ever you are doing and take a nap.

To stay young, have a child's playful spirit

If you should run out, a good friend will lend you a cup of love.

Keep your eye on the prize.

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I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world.  This makes it hard to plan the day.  ~Elwyn Brooks White

Makes Me Happy Monday 9/27

Fresh picked fall apples make me happy!!

When the kids were little we would go apple picking every fall. It was so much fun and we always had way more apples than we could carry. We would come home and make pies and fresh apple sauce. YUM.

I don't get out to the apple farm much now, but I do get fresh, local apples from nearby farm stands. I especially love the Cortlands and Macouns.

There is nothing like biting into a crisp, juicy apple!

Speaking of Online Shopping....

It is happy news for the owners of The Quilt Shoppe.......

But sad news for us.......

They are retiring and closing up shop!!

30% off all in-stock products.....

Check it out.

What's New Wednesday

I have to admit, I do  A LOT of shopping on line. (a.l.o.t.) I love browsing, comparison shopping, reading customer reviews, etc. I don't have to fight the crowds and I can find a wider variety of just about anything on line.

Thanks to blogging and sites like Etsy I can also give the smaller entrepreneurs some of my business, without ever leaving home.

Last year at Christmas I found quite a few of my gifts on Etsy, home made and beautiful! And considering the amazing workmanship, the prices were more than reasonable.

Today I wanted to share one of the  small businesses from whom I recently made a purchase.

Doodle Bugs Paper

I purchased some name stickers for both my classroom and my daughter's room as well as a self-inking stamp for my books (This book belongs to). The prices were very reasonable, and the print quality is first rate.  The thoughtful, creative packaging really caught my attention and made me smile (Purple and green tissue paper with pink paper "curlicues". sweet!)
They have lots of great gifts for teachers, but there are gifts for everyone on your list! The holidays are fast approaching, so you may want to check it out.

I am not getting anything in return for this little commercial, but after opening my package today I just had to share!!



Have fun shopping! (and if you haven't shopped Etsy yet, check that out too)

Fall Favorite Preview

Tuesday 8PM on FOX

Don't miss it!

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Makes Me Happy Monday 9/20

The simple things make me happy this week.....

Babysitting my grand-puppy Wylee

Playing with the teeny-tiny kitten my daughter is fostering.

SO cute!

Winning an amazing prize from Michelle at The Raspberry Rabbits

(Thank you, my friend)

Have a wonderful, happy week!

"The more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become."         - Ezra Taft Benson

Thursday Zzzzz

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I hope I am quilting in my dreams because I have no time to get near my machine during the day!

Work is great, even if the politics of it all are making me nutty.

My middle daughter who also works in special education hurt her knee at work and needs an MRI.....!

I am WAAAAAAY behind on reading your lovely blogs. I promise to catch up asap.

My Grad class started tonite, I just had a bowl of cereal and now I am off to bed!!

Have a wonderful Friday!

PS Thank you Kathy/Quilting Nana for picking my name in your give away!!! Lovely fabrics...... YUM!

O bed! O bed! delicious bed!
That heaven upon earth to the weary head.
~Thomas Hood

Tuesday Gratitude

I am sure you are sick of me blabbing about the conversations I have with the Universe.....  but

Kind Over Matter  had a give away for this book:

And I won........

Makes Me Happy Monday 9/13

Cooler fall weather

Getting to know new people

Busy, busy days and falling asleep as your head hits the pillow

New challenges

Good friends' support along the way

Life IS Good!

Hope yours is too!!

"Life is not having and getting, but being and becoming."

~ Mathew Arnold

 

Charming Girls Hopes and Dreams

It's time to post our Charming Girls Goals for September and October!

My list is long.... I just hope that I haven't "bitten off more than I can chew...."

1. Work hard to make my new job/program a success
2. Impress the heck out of my supervisors :)
3. Study hard for my grad class
4. Get lots of sleep (needed to accomplish #s 1-3)






5. Quilt/sew at least 3 Christmas gifts, with plans to have 6 done by Dec.
6. Finish that Pinwheel quilt (sandwich and quilt)

7. Make the appointment for my colonoscopy screening.
(I have been playing phone tag with that office)

8. Be grateful for each day.


(and did I mention get plenty of sleep!??)

Somber Saturday

God Bless America.

Amen.

Thursday Thoughts to Ponder

You can get this freebie quote and illustration Here

The universe is talking to me again....... and you know that I always share....... enjoy!

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Colorful Wednesday

I have fallen in love with all the beautiful solid fabrics that are available now. In the past, I have used tone on tone fabrics or the "marbles" when I have wanted a solid. But these new colors!! How can I resist the temptation! And how do I choose!?

Bella Solids from Moda:

And the color names!! I love them! Fig Tree Olive, Pistachio, Mist, Bright Sky, Hyacinth, Tea Rose......

Kona Cottons from Robert Kaufman:

And more clever color names from Kona! Mango, Lake, Honey,Berry, School Bus, Cardinal......

How do they come up with these names?

According to the Dog House Diaries:   women may 

have some influence on color names

  (no offense to men intended, this is all in fun!)  

 

 (Click to enlarge image)

I can't get enough of these gorgeous solids, no matter how they get they original names! What about you?

Orange is the happiest color. ~ Frank Sinatra

Makes Me Happy Monday 9/6

Have you ever been the recipient of a Random Act of Kindness (RAOK)??

Maybe someone stopped and let you make a turn in traffic, or helped you with your packages at the store. Simple things like these can really make your day.

When I was at the grocery store this weekend, I was talking to the cashier and the bagger (young men in HS) and we were joking about coupons. I always lose my coupons or leave them home on the table, so almost never have any to cash in.

A women walking by offered me a coupon, and I said thank you, figuring it was 50¢ or 75¢ off an item. I looked at the coupon and it was $2.50 off your total purchase.

I quickly said to the woman, that she should  keep the coupon and  use it next time she was in the store. She just smiled and  insisted that I keep it and use it that day. I thanked her again profusely and she was on her way.

Now I know that $2.50 is not a huge sum of money, and I certainly could afford my purchases.

BUT this RAOK really warmed my heart and made me smile the entire day. I am smiling again as I type this. And I am sure that the woman who gave it to me was feeling the same warm, happiness that I was.

So, why don't we all try to do one RAOK this week for someone we don't know? Not only will you make someone's day, but you will make your own day as well.

  

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Happy Monday and Happy Week!

PS: Until I get used to my new school schedule I am going to be a bit behind in my blog readings/comments I will get caught up soon!!

New Block of The Month and Give away

Fiona of Mother's Cupboard has a beautiful new block of the month to share with us!

 She is also giving away some fabric to make your own Flowers of Love (drawing 10/1)..... check it out!

Thanks, Fee, it looks like a beauty!

Run, do not walk to the Quilted Fish for her amazing give away ending soon!

My Friends in New Zealand

I want to send hugs and prayers to all the people of New Zealand. They suffered an earthquake during the night of similar magnitude as the one that struck Haiti.

Fox News Images
 

Amazingly, NO ONE was killed thanks to the strong building codes in New Zealand. The damage to property and infrastructure is still tremendous.

So while you are enjoying the last official weekend of summer in the northern hemisphere, please think of our friends in the southern hemisphere and send them your prayers and good wishes. They will need it!