Saturday, February 28, 2015

Cohosts Needed for the MARCH & APRIL CLIMB (blog hop)!!

CLIMB Cohosts NEEDED for March &/or April 2015
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CLIMB Cohosts WANTED for March &/or April 2015
Cohosts also have the option of participating in the CLIMB Giveaway the month after cohosting!! 
It's 2 months of blog growing fun!
Remember - If you co-host you will receive a free Weekly Sidebar Ad and your blog button will appear on both Angie's blog & Angel's blog!!
(The Ad will run live a few weeks after you have co-hosted)






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"bagabook" - Perfect for Ladies Bible Study at the Coffee Shop (REVIEW)

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"bagabook" - Perfect for Ladies Bible Study at the Coffee Shop (REVIEW)


You wouldn't think that there could be a new creation that would revolutionize how one carries a book but there is!  It's called "bagabook".  It looks like a purse but it is actually a fashionable bag for a book!
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I picked out this lovely brown "bagabook" to match my purse almost exactly (click HERE to view this style "bagabook").  There are two inner pockets for placing the front book cover & back cover, there is also a ribbon bookmark attached to the bag so you will never loose your place in your book.  The magnet clasp makes opening and closing very smooth, simple and secure.

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I used my "bagabook" a little differently than many: it's my new Bible study carry case!  I have slipped my entire study booklet (Becoming a Woman of Prayer) into one side pocket and in the other pocket I have inserted the back cover of my small King James Version Bible (which just happens to be marked with the ribbon bookmark). 

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I also included my "Coffee Rewards" card in the card slot and don't forget to slip a pen through the pen loop (see picture above).  Everything that I need for Ladies Bible Study at the Coffee Shop.
(NOTE: At home I use my giant N.I.V. Bible to study and answer my questions for that week but then for the actual Bible study I bring my smaller Bible to the study - a large Bible will not fit into this bag).

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"bagabook" comes in many different colors and textures to match your wardrobe and your specific style.  It is very comfortable to wear over the shoulder and in Winter when you have to wear a bulky coat I suggest holding it in your hand or around your forearm instead of your shoulder.


I am overjoyed with this lovely item & I would recommend "bagabook" to any avid reader!

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I just happen to open my Bible to this verse and found it appropriate:
"Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the lands!  Serve the Lord with gladness!  Come into his presence with singing!"  Psalm 100:1&2


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365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#94

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A few weeks ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I'm now in the fourth month of my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for since I am so blessed.
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DAY#94- Today I am thankful for family history

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DAY#93

Friday, February 27, 2015

Fun Friday: Winter Pictures (Dogs & Squirrels)

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Fun Friday:  Winter Pictures

As many of you know, one of my animal children is a Great Pyrenees - he is now a senior dog but he still loves the snow and colder temperatures.  Since he is 9 years old (Great Pyrenees pups live between 8 & 10 years) we make sure that we cherish every moment that we have with him.  You will see that his favorite winter coat is red and if you scroll down you will see that he eats snow as if it is whipped cream. 

I also have a "love/hate" relationship with our local squirrel population but these pictures will make you smile I'm sure.

Please enjoy the following pictures - all pictures were taken by me (Angie Ouellette-Tower)
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Revive those old blog posts with the "Post Swap Program"  - I will place a blog post of your choosing on my blog & then in return you will place one of my blog posts on your blog!
God’s Growing Garden
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365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#93

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A few weeks ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I'm now in the fourth month of my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for since I am so blessed.
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DAY#93- Today I am thankful for dark chocolate

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DAY#92

Thursday, February 26, 2015

FEBRUARY Great Blog Train RESULTS with Features & Giveaway Winner


Checkout the top 3 "Boxcars" (Bloggers) who received the most "clicks" from the February Great Blog Train (blog hop)!


 Great Blog Train
The 26th GREAT BLOG TRAIN was a blast! - We all safely reached our destination: Myrtle Beach, SOUTH CAROLINA. It was a wonderful trip with 41 boxcars!! We (the Engineers) would like to thank all of you for travelling with us and we hope that you all had a wonderful time!
The Giveaway Winner: M.D. (I have contacted the winner by email)
Congrats!!!


W   A   N   T   E   D  :

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(Being a "Destination Cohost" means that you get to pick our next destination!!  It also means that you will post The Great Blog Train on your blog on the first Wednesday of whatever month you will be cohosting (1 different cohost per month).  We (the engineers or hosts) will provide you with the html code for the blog hop & for the Giveaway - all you will have to do is add into that post some information on the destination that you picked (like population, known for, location etc - basic family friendly facts) and add a few pictures.  Also, if you cohost we ask that you promote it on your social media sites) (We are now scheduling for May 2015).

If you are interested in being a Destination Co-host for the Great Blog Train then please click HERE and fill out the form (THANK YOU!!)

We are now featuring the top 3 Boxcars!  (These are the links that received the most clicks)
Building Our Pool by "Fabulous Farm Living"

17 Things We Don't Pay For by "My Overflowing Cup"
cards-coins

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake by "Katherines Corner"
Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Cupcakes



Please join us for the MARCH Great Blog Train
on March 4th, 2015!







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Revive those old blog posts with the "Post Swap Program"  - I will place a blog post of your choosing on my blog & then in return you will place one of my blog posts on your blog!


God’s Growing Garden
Please fill out this form if you are interested:  click HERE to view form 

365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#92

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A few weeks ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I'm now in the fourth month of my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for since I am so blessed.
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DAY#92- Today I am thankful for exercise equipment that we have in the basement

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DAY#91

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#91

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A few weeks ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I'm now in the fourth month of my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for since I am so blessed.
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DAY#91- Today I am thankful for Veterinarians

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DAY#90

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Welcome! Wake Up Wednesday Linky 57 & Giveaway

Welcome to another Wonderful #WakeUpWednesdayLinky! #57
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 week #57

 Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" Party

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We are so excited to have so many amazing bloggers party with us.
Check out this weeks Featured linkups.

Thank you so much to all those who share your blog in our party.
Last week we had  393 awesome linkups!   

 Wake Up and be happy, get excited and have fun with us! 
We want to be inspired, entertained, laugh and have a good time!




Your link will appear on the blogs of
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          Kreative Corner      


This weeks 
Featured Bloggers


I think I have a thing for edible roses.  Last Valentine's day I learned how to make chocolate covered strawberries that look like roses and this year I learned how to make a rose out of Hershey's kisses.  I pinned this idea for strawberry roses on Pinterest and thought I'd give it a try.  Unfortunately, it's one of those pins that's a dead end when you click through, but luckily there was enough information in the image to give me a basic idea of what to do.  And after making a few of these strawberry roses, I can give you a few pointers and tips that worked for me.




To create this, I made a Raspberry-Cherry sauce and then layered it with Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Vanilla Bean Yogurt. The sauce was made by combining raspberries and cherries with a little bit of water, and then cooking it down to release the liquid.


This strata showcases tomatoes, zucchini, bacon, and feta. Best of all? You don’t have to prep it the night before! By using a delicate, flaky croissant, the eggs and milk soak in quickly and perfectly.



My purse all too often becomes a catch all for the junk I encounter while out of the house.
It’s just too easy to toss something in my purse and deal with it later. Unfortunately, later can sometimes take a while to roll around. Receipts, old notes, and lots of lip products usually make up most of my purse clutter, but that changed yesterday because I decluttered my purse.


One thing we can be thankful for is God’s wisdom, which in turn makes us wise when we follow him. Serving these cute wise owl cupcakes will help us remember to be thankful, and it gives kids an added lesson in wisdom as well! 



Shane and I both love to go to antique stores and auctions.
Many times we are looking for something with a purpose and we enjoy the hunt.
I also enjoy the bargaining process. 

We went shopping that day with the measurements wrote down that would fit the space we were shopping for.
Handy Hubby had his tape measure and we both had the vision in our heads.
We also had a price point that we would not go over.

We were searching for something to re-purpose into a coffee station.



Sewing is a timeless and highly useful skill. You can sew items for yourself, your friends, your pets, or your home. But if you’re a beginner, it may be hard to narrow down all the pattern possibilities and find a project that you’ll actually understand, and better yet, actually finish! So if you’re a total beginner or have a little more experience, check out these quick and easy sewing projects below!


Our new and innovative mix of the perfect ingredients will give you Dramatically Radiant & Youthful Eyes by: 
• Eliminating Dark circles, Puffiness, Dryness and Sagging around the eyes.
• Increasing elasticity and plumps the skin around eyes.
• Providing a youthful texture around the eyes.
• Moisturizing the delicate eye area to prevent premature aging.
• Useful for the entire face. Can be applied all over the face for an enhanced glow and a more radiant looking face. 





Here is a delicious recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Guinness Chocolate Donuts with Baileys Glaze, yes and they are delicious. What is your favorite St. Patty’s Day Recipe? Since there is nothing to do because its so cold….yes 25 below zero is just crazy. I’ve been wanting to try these so I figured why not now! Do you have a Guinness fan or Baileys lover? I’m not big on beer but these were amazing!



I’m going to admit that I’ve wanted to a do a post like this for quite some time, essentially ‘A Day in the Life’ sort of bit, and for a few reasons. First and foremost is the pure self-indulgence of the process. Second, however, is to give a small glimpse into the sites day to day for those who may be unfamiliar with the process.



As I was skimming through my photo library, 
I remembered how "ab-fab" that mansion was,
so even though it's been a few months, I'm bringing it back. 
I am determined to finish showing you the entire home!


Joyce Meyer is one of my favourite Bible Teachers. The way she teaches has inspired me, challenged me and encouraged me. When she shares her testimonies and the struggles she has overcome with her temper and patterns of thoughts etc, I can totally relate to her, and I'm encouraged to see how God has used her and transformed her through His word.





 White rice with quinoa
Broccoli and Carrots
Egg
Chicken with Tofu



“They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels.” ~Malachi 3:17~
“Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.


We went strawberry picking the day before Valentine’s Day, so I made a few jars of my grandmother’s strawberry jam. I thought it would be artsy to use Valentine crochet canning jar covers on the jars I gave as gifts. A couple of weeks ago while strolling through Hobby Lobby, I picked up a few skeins of I Love This Cotton Yarn along with two or three packages of Valentine craft ribbon and one package of Valentine heart colored buttons. I had no idea what I was going to do with the buttons, but they were just too cute to resist. I probably should have picked up more than one package.


I decided I would share this CopyCat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe with you today. With warmer weather on the way, sandwich recipes are a great idea for lunches and quick and easy dinners. I shared our CopyCat Starbucks Egg Salad with you as well as our CopyCat Panera Tuna Salad Sandwich. All of these sandwiches are great and will allow you to whip up a quick meal.



So today I'm excited to finally show you my Laundry room. I was contacted by Danielle at Blissful and Domestic to do a You Tube Collaboration about a space in our home that we have decorated on a budget. My laundry room definitely fits that bill, its a DIYers dream. There were several projects I did in the laundry room that not only were cheap but came out beautifully. I hope you enjoy the video tour below! Don't forget to check out the other 8 collaborators videos as well. 



Irish Colcannon Soup – Lenten Recipes
Upstate Ramblings


Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage.  This recipe combines the same flavors, but the potatoes are used to make a creamy soup and mixed with cabbage for a hearty vegetarian soup.



MEAL PLANNING FOR BUSY FAMILIES
Written Reality

Do you wish you had more time to spend with your family and less time in the kitchen?

Or does the thought of cooking after a long day make you just want to order takeout?

So many busy families struggle with getting dinner on the table every night. But dinner doesn’t have to be stressful.



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