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Heidi at Wonder Woman Wannabe (fellow bible huggin’, live lovin’, crafty blogger) had a Chocolate Blue giveaway (custom signs and stationary) and guess what? I won! Nothin’ kicks a writing slump to the curb, like getting a custom sign in the mail! Whoot! When Emily, from Chocolate Blue, asked what initial and kid’s name I [...]
Continue reading...15 April 2010
{The following post was inspired by Sarah’s post from the blog Clover Lane.} My days might look like this: Clean clothes to fold (3 full loads per day) Kids to direct (too many “get off your sister” and/or “stop yelling” directions to count) Dishes to wash (2 dishwasher loads per day) Outdoor toy sprawl (one [...]
Continue reading...15 April 2010
I’m a visual learner. I’m a visual brain stormer. When it came time to put together some ideas about my blog redesign, I whipped up a collage to help me brain storm. I created the image below at a cool site called Polyvore. (Polyvore is a website that uses collective images to create fashion, interior [...]
Continue reading...2 April 2010
1. Get out! Look at these yummy ultra-adorable cupcakes. Amy, from the Idea Room, shares how to make ‘em! I think, I’d just plain feel bad eating such a lovable face! 2. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows us how to make tissue paper eggs. I’d love to have some eggs that were savable from [...]
Continue reading...24 March 2010
Proverbs 31: 26 She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction on her tongue. She Speaks is an annual conference hosted by the Proverbs 31 Ministries organization. But what is She Speaks 2010? It’s one weekend in North Carolina this summer, hundreds of women chasing their dreams, refining their talents and having a darn good time [...]
Continue reading...10 March 2010
Proverbs 31: 15 she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls The above photo is a look into my command center for food provisions. Here is what it all is: 1. Breakfast/lunch picture menu for the kids 2. Weekly dinner menu planned from Our Family Meals cookbook 3. Nightly requirements for [...]
Continue reading...9 March 2010
Proverbs 31: 15 She gets up while it is still dark; Some folks are naturally night owls, while others arise cheerily with the dawn. My energy peeks around mid-morning. Getting up while it’s still dark does not “do it” for everyone. How about you? When is your prime time? I need sleep. My goodness, if [...]
Continue reading...21 February 2010
About Us page update Check out my new and improved Welcome to Just a Blink page, formerly known as About Us. Click the Welcome to Just a Blink button in the navigation bar. Composing a clear vision for Just a Blink was a treat and a challenge to write. I hope my new sense of [...]
Continue reading...14 February 2010
Red Edition Right, I know I am not supposed to love things. But, I do. Well, at least I like them a whole bunch. Here are few things that fit the bill. Happy Valentine’s Day Just a Blink readers! I *heart* you and your visits to my blog. Love, Jess
Continue reading...4 October 2009
Finding growth possible My inspiration for today is this image of a single daisy, growing in bramble and parched vines. In San Francisco, CA, 7 1/2 years ago, I took the above photograph as Peter and I honeymooned. The flower’s simplicity stood out to me all those years ago. How could such a lovely flower [...]
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18 May 2010
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