I don't think so

 I found it here

Joining Beverly and the Pink Saturday ladies.
Blessings,

She knew

Need I say more?!

Blessings,

And the peace...

This is one of my favorite verses.  I pray it a lot when my world feels anything but peaceful.  There is such power in God's word, isn't there?  Peace to you!! What helps you most during those trying times?

Blessings,

The Wise Old Owl

 

“A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren't we like that wise old bird?”

Blessings,

Wise women

One of the people that I most admire is Eleanor Roosevelt.  She learned some wonderful and true lessons and was a wise woman.  Here's to the wise women I know! We do it not because it's easy but because we know it's right.

Blessings,

Hello Great Pumpkin

 
It's almost fall!!  That means Indian summers, turning the air conditioner off, saying good-bye to 3 digit temperatures, sweaters, cool mornings, pumpkin trifle, shorter days, apple cider, fires in the fireplace, the smell of a fire burning, leaves changing colors to yellows, orange, brilliant reds, and burgundy...what is your favorite thing about this season?

Blessings,

I think you will love this!

 
Isn't this awesome?!  What was the best thing you ever said to your family?

Blessings,

What makes you smile?

Seeing my first grandson makes me smile every time I see a new picture of him.  He makes my heart swell.  And you?

Blessings,

Advice from a Tree

 

Blessings,

Carpe diem

Seize the day, girlfriends!
Blessings,

Eating an Elephant

I was working with a young lady the other day and like most of us, she wanted everything to be finished that was challenging in her life.  I then asked her if she knew how to eat an elephant. She had a puzzled look on her face until she heard the answer....one bite at a time.  
Happy Chewing.
Blessings,

No soliciting

Do you not LOVE this?!  I do.  I so want one of these for my front door!!  Happy Thin Mint day!
Blessings,

Delays

Have you prayed for something and it didn't happen only to find yourself (at the time) upset and asking "why" only to find out later what a blessing it was that it didn't work out?  I'd love too hear your story.

Blessings,

Is, Was, and Will be

 
I hope you can use this as much as I can.  I'm so glad that we are taught to have faith.

Blessings,

Some like it hot

 Wasn't that the name of a movie or something?  I never saw it, but it fits my post today.  You know I made the peach jalapeno jelly.  Well, well, well...let's just call that one a learning process.  I then decided that I needed to make regular jalapeno jelly especially since roasted jalapenos are big at the farm markets right now.  (Okay, they weren't roasted, but I had to throw that in because we have amazing produce here).  Okay, go ahead and call this one a learning process too.  Anyway, I made this jelly and evidently (yes, I screwed miscalculated), I didn't add enough (is it?) pectin.  I didn't add enough of whatever it is that thickens it.  However, it is very tasty and packs a good punch!  I live in an area where there is a Mexican food restaurant on every corner and they are all good.  So, hot and spicy is just what we do here. Anyhow, (focus, Holly, focus)...here is the recipe I used.  It packs quite a punch if you like a punch in your jelly.  (Every year I buy jalapeno jelly during the holidays and serve it over a block of cream cheese and scoop it onto several wheat thins.  It is the bomb!  My family loves it!  However, after paying about $6 for a small jar of jelly, I thought it was time to make my own.
Enjoy!  The recipe and picture are from the original author at Favorite Family Recipes.
Jalapeno Jelly
 

Ingredients

• 1 lg. red bell pepper
• 1 lg. green bell pepper
• 10 jalapenos- leave seeds in!
• 1 1/2 c. white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 6 c. sugar
• 1 pouch Certo liquid fruit pectin (usually by jello in wal-mart)
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Instructions

• In food processor, finely chop peppers. Put in large pot with vinegar, salt and sugar. Boil for 10 minutes stirring often. Add Certo pouch and boil 1 more minute. Fill canning jars. Water bath for 10 minutes (wait a day or so before serving so the jelly has a change to 'gel'). Makes about 6 half pint jars. Serve with Triscuits (or any cracker) and cream cheese. Also use as a dipping sauce for steak or chicken nuggets.

Blessings,

Big Girl Panties

Yup

Blessings,

It was one of those days

 
Ever have one of those days? 
 
 Me too.
I had one the other day.  I'm glad it's over now.
I like having these kind of days much better!
 

Blessings,

My e-book

My middle name is "late."  Okay, not really, but it should be.  Why, oh why, do I take so long to get things done?  Hopefully my family won't feel obligated to answer that question.
What is it they say?  "Better late than never."  "Doing something late is better than not doing it."  I could think up a few more. . . .
Well, I finally got my book into an e-book. It's just $1.99 and it is dedicated to those amazing women who have overcome difficult obstacles. Life seems to bring unexpected challenges that we are not often prepared for.  What do we do with them?  Where is the gift in the hardship?  This book is reflection on the good we can find in difficult circumstances. 

To those extraordinary women...
May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Blessings,

More Top 10 things

More Top Ten Things
 

10. Why it’s good to have five pairs of black shoes. I so get this
9. The difference between cream, ivory, and off-white. Yep
8. Crying can be fun. Not sure I get this one
7. FAT CLOTHES. Unfortunately, I do get this one.
6. A salad, diet drink, and a hot fudge sundae make a balanced
lunch. (I do the diet pepsi and brownie thing - they do cancel each other out which equally zero BTW.
5. Discovering a designer dress on the clearance rack can be
considered a peak life experience. (Oh, yes!)
4. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made. (not to mention the doctor's office scales.  One time I went and thought, I'll show them....I just won't get on the scale.  So, I tried that and you know what?  The nurse said, "That's fine.  The Dr. just won't see you."  Yep, I showed them.)
3. A good man might be hard to find, but a good hairdresser is
next to impossible. (I happen to have both)
2. Why a phone call between two women never lasts under ten
minutes.  (today we call that texting)
AND THE NUMBER ONE THING ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND:
1. OTHER WOMEN! Yep

Blessings,

The load

When I was younger and I carried what I thought was a load, it was pretty heavy.  As I have gotten older, I have carried some loads that I am pretty sure were heavy, but I adjusted it differently when I carried it.  Maybe that's why my body is feeling sore...no, wait...that's the Krav Maga class I am taking...never mind...that will be for another day...
How about you?  Have you learned to carry the load differently?

Blessings,

10 Ways to Know

 I was cleaning the other day (proof I am not a hoarder) and ran across an oldy but goody.  This is a little past my time, but several of them could still fit.  It's just something to bring laughter to your day.


10 Ways to Know if You Have Estrogen Issues
 1.Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1-800-"
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."
8. You can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday

Blessings,