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For the past couple of years we have enjoyed a Valentine's party with our previous homeschool group in Arkansas (love that group!).  But we are no longer living there and are now involved with another wonderful group here in Kentucky. So when Valentine's Day began to get closer and no party was planned....I asked if I could plan one!  Because I don't have anything else going on...haha:)  I couldn't resist though because it is such fun to get together with friends and fellow students and exchange Valentines, isn't it? We're going to have a contest for the best decorated boxes in each age category, probably some fun games and delicious treats to eat, of course!  So I've been scouting for great ideas and have pinned tons to my Valentine's Day Pinterest board :)  I thought I would share some of my fave ideas with you today. Brown Sugar Blondies from Black and White {side by side} Chocolate Cookie Pops from Glorious Treats Marshmallow Va...

I've had a few links I've been wanting to share lately and today is as good a day as any to do that, right? Right! A new-to-me craft blog a friend shared with me: Live a Little Wilder ~go check it out! Sarah has some wonderful projects to share with you! A great homeschool mom's blog: Just Another Day in Paradise ~Kathy and I are kindred spirits! I am so glad that we are becoming friends, even if right now it is only online. I just know we'd be great neighbors! A great mommy blog: Three Meals & a Baby ~Amber is a pastor's wife and her blog is filled with tons of fun stuff about her adventures with her husband and little girl. A fun site I'm still browsing because there's so much to see: Becky Higgins ~a great site with free downloadables, recipes, products for sale, you-name-it! So there you go. Have fun checking out these wonderful blogs! And have a great day!

Today I wanted to share a link with you. This is a new blog my sister, Kari, has started. She has just posted a lovely little short story that I thought you might enjoy. She's a very talented writer and I'm glad she's using her gift! The Rose Bush and the Oak Tree at A Discerning Madness .

I don't know about you, but I am SO excited that Fall is practically here! I enjoy all four seasons, but Fall is by far my personal fave. In honor of this wonderful change of the seasons I've been sprucing up my blog and am having a *GIVEAWAY* !! Whoo Hoo!! My sister, Kari, who blogs over at logorrhea , has recently opened her etsy shop, etc design . She is very creative and has some of fun goodies there, such as: jewelry and t-shirts, with more to come! Go check her out! I have decided to give away a pair of her fall themed earrings in honor of this lovely season! They are so cute, I wish I were getting them:) Exclusive design. One-of-a-kind item. Handmade. Sterling silver fishhooks. About 2-2.5" long To enter to win, click over and check out her designs , then come back and leave me a comment telling me your favorite and your name goes in *the hat*. :) If you post about this giveaway on your blog or you tweet it, let me know and I'll e...

Well, it has been one busy week! I was so glad to sleep in a little this morning. In case you're wondering why I'm so tired (and why I've been a little scarce around here), we've been attending a conference in Arkansas this week. It has been wonderful though~well worth the exhaustion! Now I'm ready for a slower-paced weekend and time to absorb some of the nuggets of truth and wisdom I've gotten at the conference. I thought I'd share a couple of new blogs with you today. The first one is authored by one of my cousins, Serina : Simple Solutions~Tangible Results She has recently begun this blog to share some of her amazing grocery budgeting tips, recipes, and frugal ideas. I saw her at the conference I attended this week and picked up one of her booklets (which is listed on her sidebar). It is chock-full of great stuff! Go check her out!! The next one is by a real-life friend, Stephanie: God made dirt....and dirt won't hurt She has two little boys (can you ...