Monthly Archives: October 2008

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Mama and Gramma

Both of the ladies above me in my family line are having health concerns at this time.
My Mama is having an important appointment today. If you believe in God sent a prayer for us that the appointment will go well and the Drs. will be efficient.
Gramma is in her early 90’s and could use some [...]

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Applicious I

Making caramel apples was more fun than eating them. Time with friends and candy corn was time well spent.

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By Definition

Our new over-the-door towel hanger was a score from a local after-retailer home goods store for only $7.99! [Yes we are still working on pulling together the bathroom.]
The diamond cut knobs are my treasures. It is like a pretty crown offered up to soften our deep brown painted walls which will have deep blue accessories [...]

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Hand Knit for Sunday School or the Sandbox

I am still learning to cast onto my needles. So no that darling sweater (below) is not my own creation.
I feel so fortunate to have a knitter in my life. Thanks to a very caring co-worker and friend Molly has hand knit items in her wardrobe.
This sweater is so awesomely fall I love it! It [...]

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:: Heart for Art :: Winner!

Winner Announcement!
Nancy from Montrealaise en Californie won a David Burke photo print!
Thank you for sharing a comment on my blog.

Everyone else,
If you missed the Heart for Art giveaway entry this month it’s okay…
Each month we feature a new artist to show some heart for art!

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:: Heart for Art :: Guest Artist David Burke

Look for easy photo giveaway below!
Photographer David Burke has captured images with a camera for over 35 years. Some highlights of his career include capturing the images of Nascar, O.J. Simpson during an NFL game (pre-trial of course), President Ford on the campaign trial and Mrs. Betty Ford at the opening of the Indianapolis Children’s [...]

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The Simplicity Project: Bin-A-Week

One of my goals for The Simplicity Project (TSP) was to reduce the chaos in our only family common area. Today we officially started a Bin-A-Week approach to toy storage in the living room.
3 weeks and 2 days ago Neat Pete and I sorted the living room toys with a fine tooth comb. Some toys [...]

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My Family

My Family

Just A Blink journals my ups and downs in creating thrifty home decor, spending time with my family, and finding simplicity. I write about everything from my garage sale addiction to my faith in God.

Read along as time flies!