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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Retraction

So it's been brought to my attention (more like I've been put on trial in Salem) that one of my posts can be misinterpreted. When I discuss blame and shame, and a being (emphasis on BEING and not person or man or human) that is not my friend and whom I hate, I was not speaking of anyone with flesh and bones. If anyone actually knew me, they would know that I don't even use those strong of words about my ex-husband! However, Satan ... Satan has little of my respect. He has not ever proven to be my friend. It is Satan who wants me to feel worthless about myself and like I will never succeed. Because then he has won. And I am not on that side of the fight. I'm on the Lord's side. Interpreting blame and shame into my words, therefore, is adding shame that I never intended.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Spring Printables

**Backdated**

There's a long time between Easter and Mother's Day this year, so I decided to decorate for spring, too. Usually I can make up my mind which printable I want, but this time, I am having trouble picking just one.

there's this one by Debbiedoos. It's cute but a bit too much going on for me.

I like this one by Craftionary, but the colors are wrong.

And this one is too bright. But fun. It's by A Little Crafting.

I LOVE the colors in this one, but I'm worried it's too April-y and not enough Spring-y because of the quote? I found it over at Whippleberry.com as part of a link-up with 11 others.

I really like this quote! I guess my holdup is that it's too pastel? Can't find anything wrong with it really. That's the dilemna! It's by Landee See Landee Do. She keeps creeping up a lot in the printable world...

I really like the balance in this one... It's getting harder and harder to find something to narrow down my choices. This one is by Blissful Keeper at Home.

I like the quote. And the simplicity of this one. It's by Tales of the Scotts.

This one sums up my feelings exactly. The choices are green, pink, or yellow. But I am NOT a yellow fan. And I have a pink Subway art for both Easter and Mother's day in mind, so green it is. Actually, green is my favorite anyway. It's by Hairbrained Schemes, but I found it at Thursday Night Dinner.

I think I might pick this one, though. A bit of all of the others that I love in a fun and fresh way. It's hard to decide, though. This one is by 36th Avenue.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Shame & Empathy by Dr. Brené Brown

"If I could tell the world one thing then it would be, we're all okay."

I wish that I could single-handedly reprogram the world and teach them that shame is caustic. It is deadly. It kills people, it kills relationships, it kills religion. It is not of God. He does not parent using shame. Shame removes agency. It removes responsibility. It removes the atonement. It removes love. I know one very powerful and persuasive being who wishes to destroy all of this, and honestly, He is not my friend. He is not my mentor. He hurts.

This subject has been weighing on my mind heavily lately. I have not compiled all of my thoughts into a beautiful article, yet, but I'm studying it. Be prepared for a big bold loud statement when I get my words together.

Until then, Listen to Brene. She's amazing.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Happy Day!

I HAVE INTERNET AGAIN! Oh, did I miss it! Blog world, here I come...

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Spring cleaning

Sorry I've been MIA. It's spring cleaning at our house! It's taken me since Monday and I've gotten 3 rooms and a hallway done. Only 3 rooms and a hallway! Gah! But that's progress. And it will get done! It's been sorely neglected for ... Too many years.

There's no new FHE lesson. I'll catch them up soon. I've been too busy. Sorry for those that check them. Monday afternoon is the goal.

Otherwise, I'll blog more soon.

Hasta luego.

K

Easter Printables

**Backdated**

There are really some nice Easter printables available. I confess, though, that the coolest one I've found is not available online. My friend made it herself.

This one takes a close second, however.

It's available in multiple colors.

Made by A Little Tipsy

Here is something a little more simple.

It can be found at Cherishedbliss.com

And I really like this one, even though I really try to keep Easter about Christ.

It's kind of funny, and I'd love it if I didn't have something better to celebrate at Easter.

It's found over at Landee See Landee Do.

I also like the cuteness factor on these cards. I know it's cliche, but "somebunny" still seems cute and childlike to me, for some reason.

Bloom Design has it as a pay-it-forward goody basket, but honestly, I just like the card/tag.

As far as a good, all-around printable goes, I like this one from Darling Vintage.

And I love these little chickies, but they're not free.

They are $4.80 over at Mibo Studio. Honestly, they're pretty cool. Almost (almost) worth the price. Maybe I'll find away to make my own.

There's a ton of printables at welovetoillustrate.com

I can't make up my mind as to whether these two are my favorites I've found there.

And after all that craftiness, there's still time for a matching game.

Something just speaks happiness to me in this particular matching game. I found it at Modern Parents Messy Kids. Exactly how many matching games is too many? Because I've probably exceeded it...

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Inspiration for Treat Baskets

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Easter this year has been chaotic and I haven't done as much as I'd like to, but let's face it, there really was very little time between Easter and St. Patty's Day this year. And this isn't my year to have my daughter here for the holiday. But I did want to share some clever treat baskets with you. Maybe next year, I'll make them and tweak them my own way.