Valentines Day 2009

Here are some of my Valentine's day gifts, Oh and i got a white gold pair of scissors that hang on a white Gold Chain...Thanks Bruce.....

Horizon Rose Ice Geranium
Top New Blue, Pink, & Purple Annuals for 2009
Geraniums are good bets for the garden because they're beautiful and practically no-maintenance plants. This selection offers intriguing bicolor flowers in large, 5-inch-wide heads.
Grow it for: Its beautiful soft color
Grow it with: White petunias or geraniums
Name: Pelargonium 'Horizon Rose Ice'
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 1 foot tall and wide
Source: Park Seed, http://www.parkseed.com/

Allure Picotee Pink Geranium
One of the most vigorous geranium series, the Allure line offers big flowers. This selection almost looks like a hydrangea with its large clusters of white flowers edged in pink.
Grow it for: Its big, beautiful blooms
Grow it with: Licorice plant or white sweet alyssum
Name: Pelargonium 'Allure Picotee Pink'
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 18 inches tall and 14 inches wide
Source: Ball Horticultural, www.simplybeautifulgardens.com

Big Begonia Series
Among the most versatile plants you can grow, the Big begonias thrive in both full sun and shade -- and they're more drought tolerant than they look.
Grow them for: Their bold presence in the landscape
Grow them with: Coleus in shade or dusty miller or licorice plant in sun
Name: Begonia Big series
Growing Conditions: Sun to shade and well-drained soil
Size: To 2 feet tall and wide
Source: Benary, www.benary.com
Note: The series features 'Big Red with Bronze Leaf', 'Big Red with Green Leaf', and 'Big Rose with Bronze Leaf' (shown).

An Exceptional Future
Today's Scripture
"The path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day…" (Proverbs 4:18, AMP).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
We all face challenges. We all have obstacles to overcome. But if we can keep the right perspective, it will help us to stay in faith so that we can move forward into victory. You may feel right now like the challenges that you face are too big, or too overwhelming. One thing I've learned is that average people have average problems. Ordinary people have ordinary challenges. But remember, you're not average. You're not ordinary. You are extraordinary. God breathed His life into you. You are exceptional, and exceptional people face exceptional difficulties. But the good news is we serve an exceptional God! When you have an incredible problem, instead of being discouraged, you should be encouraged knowing that you're an incredible person and you have an incredible future. Your path is shining brighter and brighter. Be encouraged today because your life is on an extraordinary path. Keep standing in faith, keep declaring victory over your future, keep declaring the promises of God over your life. Keep declaring that you are moving forward into the bright, exceptional future that the Lord has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, today I lift my eyes to You. I know that You are the One who helps me and has given me an extraordinary future. I choose to stand in faith today knowing that You have a wonderful plan in store for me! In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Ladybug Sighten!

Birthday Presents - Photo or Crad Holders
This is 1.00 at Micheal'sand all you have to do is paint it with mrakers and it makes a wonderful gift.


And this is plant decoration, I found it in the 1.00 section what a great steal....LADYBUG, DUH!

Protector -

Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me.

Roller Derby Kam!

Roller Derby Kam on!
Copied from my favorite site - Skate.com
In Desperate Times, Roller Derby Jams OnBy Peter Jamison from SFweeklyOne of the classical world's entertainment staples was gladiatorial combat, a blood sport that allowed mud-caked plebes to forget, however briefly, the squalor of their day-to-day lives. In modern times, as we noted in a news story last month, the blood sport known as roller derby -- it's amazing, in retrospect, that those resourceful Romans never thought about taking gladiatorial matches co-ed and putting contestants on wheels -- has filled a similar role.Born during the Great Depression, ... Read more

Great Looks for the Spring!

Hot New look for Spring 2009...

Which ones do you think you will see me in.....?????????

I'm loving the flats, but the pumps are HOT too!

A New Way of Thinking
Today's Scripture
"And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins" (Mark 2:22, NKJ).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Are you ready for increase? Are you ready to go to the next level, spiritually, physically, and emotionally? In this passage of scripture, Jesus is basically saying that you can’t go to a new level with an old way of thinking. Many people hear the truth that God has more in store and something resonates on the inside. Their spirit comes into agreement with God, but often times, the natural mind will try to talk them out of it. Thoughts will come like, "It's not going to happen for you. You’re not going to have a great year. You know what the economy is like." Or, "You're never going to get well. You saw what the medical report said." "You're never going to get married. You've been single so long." Friend, those are the old wineskins that you have to get rid of. This is a new season. What's happened in the past is over and done. You may have been through some disappointments, you may have tried and failed, or things didn't work out. That's okay. God is still in control. It's time to get a new vision for your life. It's time to open yourself to a new way of thinking so that you can receive all the blessings God has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, today I choose to get rid of old wineskins. I choose to release old thinking, old habits, and anything that would keep me from Your best. Strengthen me by Your Spirit so that I can live my life in a way that pleases You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Altered Chipboard Box!

A special birthday - -Coming in March!

Another Box creation - I found an emply Book and had to decorate it!

My cards - Three little words to express how I feel...

I really like this look, The Twilght blue and teh green are very nice together...

Tanashia Dancing Queen...

He Satisfies You
Today's Scripture
"They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied" (Psalm 37:19, AMP).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Are you expecting to have a supernatural year? Are you expecting increase and abundance? Notice this verse tells us that the righteous, those who follow God's commands, will be satisfied even in times of famine. Even when it looks like resources are slim, God has a plan to provide for His people. The scripture also tells us that God is looking for people who will be faithful to Him; people who will trust Him, people who will believe that He is the God of more than enough! God always shows Himself strong on behalf of the people who seek Him first-even during the most difficult times. No matter what you may be facing today, God wants to show Himself strong for you. He wants to make a way where there seems to be no way. He wants to satisfy you and bless you abundantly so that you can reach out and be a blessing to the people around you. Take a step of faith today and begin to declare His promises over your life. Declare that He is the One who satisfies you all the days of your life.
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank You for Your faithfulness. You alone can satisfy me. Search my heart today and remove any doubt or uncertainty that would try to hold me back from the wonderful blessings You have in store for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Increase Your Capacity to Receive
Today's Scripture
"Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…" (Isaiah 54:2, NIV).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
God has many blessings in store for you! He has favor in your future like you've never imagined. He wants to take you places you've never even dreamed of. But in order for us to partake of all these blessings, we have to increase our capacity to receive.Think about this: if you have a one-gallon bucket, and someone has fifty gallons to give you, the problem is not with the supply. The problem is that you don’t have the capacity to receive the fifty gallons. But, if you get rid of that small container and get something larger, then you will be able to receive more. It’s the same way with God. If we think we’ve reached our limits, the problem isn’t that God doesn’t have the resources or the ability.

The problem is that our container is too small. We have to enlarge our vision and make room for the new things God has for us. Our attitude should be, “Yes, the economy is down, but I know God is still on the throne. I know wherever I go His goodness and mercy follow me.” When you have that kind of attitude, you’re increasing your capacity to receive so that you can live the abundant life He has in store for you.

A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, today I choose to increase my capacity to receive from You. I let go of limited thinking and old mindsets, and I open myself to everything You have in store for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Recognizing what Battles to fight!

Not every battle is worth fighting. Many of the challenges that come our way are simply distractions trying to lure us from our destiny. When we have opportunities to get upset, maybe somebody is talking about us, or a competitor at work is spreading rumors, or our spouse says something that they shouldn't have, we ought to stop and ask ourselves, "If I engage in this battle and spend my time and energy trying to straighten somebody out, defending myself, arguing with a family member, trying to prove that I'm right, even if I win this battle what is the prize going to be? What is this fight going to accomplish?"You see, there are a lot of battles that come across our lives each day, but they simply aren't worth the fight. The end result is strife and disharmony.Proverbs 20:3 says, "Avoiding a fight is mark of honor." If you want to honor God and enjoy your life, decide to be a peacemaker. Be the kind of person that will avoid an unnecessary fight.If you'll be disciplined to fight the battles that do matter, and take the focus off of those that are less important, not only will your relationships be better and your home full of peace, but God will bless you because where there is peace and unity, God commands a blessing.

Comfort for God's People

Comfort for God's People
Psalm 40:1-11 (New International Version)
Psalm 40
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced; burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O LORD.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.
11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me.
Just a Note of Inspiration, God does comfort his people. have a Blessed day!

Rechargeablt Batteries

Wondering what to do with your stash of old batteries or the cans of unneeded paint taking up space in your garage? You know you shouldn't throw them out, but it really is time to get rid of them.
Resist the temptation to toss them in the trash anyway. The reason: They (and everything on the list below) contain toxic chemicals capable of contaminating the environment if not disposed of properly.
Unlike items that are picked up at the curb, you'll have to make a special effort to unload these ones responsibly. But, with a little advance planning and some good info, you'll see that it's really quite simple to dispose of these seemingly mysterious items.
Here's how:
Batteries. Recycling rechargeable batteries is fairly easy. Home Depot, Staples, Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers take them back free of charge. There are fewer options for single-use batteries, but look for bins at your local Whole Foods Market, Ikea, or library. Otherwise, your best bet is the local household hazardous waste drop-off site. Where is it and what are your closest drop-off options? Search here for answers.

CFLs. These energy-efficient bulbs are becoming easier to get rid of. Just drop old bulbs off at any Home Depot or Ikea for free recycling. Or ask about CFL recycling at your local Ace Hardware or home improvement store. You can search for other nearby solutions.

Electronics. Every retailer that takes back rechargeable batteries also accepts mobile phones, as do most wireless providers. For computers, cameras, televisions, and others it's worthwhile do a little homework because some stores charge fees depending on item and brand. Check out Best Buy, Staples, and Office Depot to see what's the best fit. Some places, like Radio Shack, have trade-in programs where you can receive store credit for your old gadgets.

Motor Oil. In case you need some motivation, consider this factoid from Earth911: Every gallon of used motor oil that's improperly disposed of can contaminate one million gallons of drinking water. Bring it to Wal-Mart, Autozone, Jiffy Lube, or search online for more convenient choices.

Paint. It's among the harder items in this group to dispose of, but it's worth it and totally doable. If the paint is still in good shape, consider donating it. As of now, there aren't any retailers that accept used paint so you'll need to make a special trip. Search Earth911 for a comprehensive list of options.

Just though this was need to know info.....Be environment friendly!
Have a Blessed day!

Sympathy cards

I have some friends going thru hard times, here are some of that cards I'll be sending out....