Cooking Up Memories...

Please enjoy this Thanksgiving Season...

It could be the last one that you get to spend with those you love!

It could be the last one to be able to gather to count your blessings!

We are not promised tomorrow dear ones;

But we have this day...

Make it a good one!

Setting the table this year may be one less for some.

We can become sad when we reflect on those who have passed on.

I miss my Mother during the holidays

So what I am saying today is this;

You have been given another day and maybe a season

~To love and to cherish~

Keep telling yourself it is up to me the Lady of this house,

To try to instill the blessings!

What are the blessings?

Honoring someone...

Serving with grace...

Speaking kind words...

Gentle actions...

The whole world feels the weight;

But really nothing is happening new under the sun.

So pull ourselves together and get the turkey and the stuffing!

Let's Roll (get it roll)

Make some tangy and tart (Cranberry Sauce)

Taters mashed and gravy in the gravy bowl...

Sweet Potato's

Jello in all kinds of colors, with hidden objects inside :o)

Oh my, don't forget the pie!

You're not just cooking dinner for family and guest;

You are giving of yourself to impart memories that stay

For all the days of your life!

Who might not be sitting with you at your next meal?

Holidays or every evening meal,

We sometimes need to think of this thought to teach us

"To Count Our Blessings"

My heart goes out to all those who have lost a loved one his past year.

Is there a special memory you have from a Thanksgiving you
remember that makes you smile?

Why Leaving A Comment Is The Most Important Thing About Blogging...

Comments

Why Commenting is maybe more important than the content of your writing!

Shock Waves reverting within Blog Land...

Do you know what validating someone means?

Sure you do!

It is saying something to someone that connects you.

It says I can see and hear you!

Now if you want a private blog as a journal (Great)

But if you are going to join every Link Party and never leave a comment,

on another blog post that has been written by another

 you are being unfriendly and self promoting!!

If God has called you to Blog in a community;

Then I can tell you this one thing;

YOU are not an Island in a stream!

We all have a piece of the puzzle,

We don't do this life alone;

We are a body!

May I ask you this question?

Are you Blogging for yourself?

Or the sake of others?

We might just be missing the whole purpose and benefit of Blogging.

If we do not MAKE time to read other people's post they have written.

Or MAKE time to comment on them!

Your Blog will grow if you do what Christ has called you to do!

I want to prosper with His leading and to bring others along side.

I realize you will not have time to comment all the time;

But NEVER...

Shame on you!

It is like totally ignoring those who come to visit You!

It is important to comment on maybe a new blogger

 Just to say hello or welcoming them to blogging!

If your Blog is so big now and can't do it, find someone who will for you!

Or, maybe an email once a month; you could do a bulk send out;

Not very personnel. But is better than nothing...

He has told us to encourage one another!

Word Verification;

Take it OFF

And for those who use Word Verification, Switch to registered user!
Or comment moderation!

 Or take off the comment box...

No Reply Blogger;
That can be frustrating when you want to reply back to someone!
Set up an account and allow others to contact you!!
Go to your Profile and add an Email
(Use a different one for your blog if you want)

Comments;
Kind and encouraging words!
Only debate on blogs that are open to that type of response.
You have the right to delete any comment that offends or brings strife.
Comment back in an Email or go to their blog and comment!
(Most people will not return back to read your reply)
You also can allow anonymous if you use commenting Moderation.

Blog Lists;
Add interesting blogs you enjoy!
Not having a blog roll seems a bit (self)
Choose just a few if you have trouble with loading!

Advertisement
I have been on blogs that have more advertisement, then anything else!
I find these a bit over the top!
(They are hard to load up and takes way to long)
Just keep your readers in mind...

Posting

Be consistent with writing your post!

Once a week, or twice or everyday!

Write a few posts and have them in your drafts!

Schedule when going on a holiday!

Keep the post or articles not too long.
(Unless of course it is a book)

Add some pictures!

Find your voice and your space and blog!

Starting a Blog
There are now more blogs being written everyday.
They say there is a community in every aspect imaginable.
Find what really interest you
What is a desire of your heart?
Is this a subject that can write often about?
Writing what you are passionate about is very important!
Is this a season in your life that will allow you the luxury of blogging?
Having a Blog requires discipline and stewardship!

Public Blog Or Private
A public blog is for everyone to read!
If they find your address they can read the context;
Most bloggers I feel are writing for a specific audience.
A private Blog can be good for keeping family pictures and information.
Or for maybe a small group dealing with special issues.
Or if you just want a private journal for your thoughts.

Link Parties
They can be very fun and a great way to meet new bloggers!
I have a page on the top of my blog showing the parties I link to.
This is where you need to leave comments, at least one!
Thank the Host!!
Read the rules!
And if you are the one hosting the party;
(Please keep the rules to a minimum)

Types Of Blogs
Decorating
DIY
Homemakers
Cooking
Mommy Blogs
History
Travel
Missionaries
Crafts
Sewing
Educational
Christian
Devotional
Home Repair
Personnel
Journal
Homesteading
Marriage Advice
How to Be A Homemaker
Beauty
Fashion
Business
Farming

As you can see the list can go on and on!

Write what is important to you!
May it bless others and honor God!
Make friends all over the world!
Writing is a wonderful way to express and grow in many ways!
Being kind to others is a lovely thing;

Did this post help you in anyway?
Do you have a thought that I can add to these ideas?
Remember, blogging is a community...

Just a last note reminder;
This is not to be a burden or a rule. but rather a real connection
With a few, then a ton with those who have no interest in you.
Remember, we have our lives we are called to live :o)

Learning To Control Our Emotions...

 

Staying Calm...

Why we must submit our emotional reactions to God...

We cannot control what goes on around us,

Or what may even be directed to us!

Our emotions are a gift from the Lord;

But he wants us to learn to not allow them to control us.

I think that at certain times of the year we can become
More sensitive and emotional when the holidays roll around!
Does that allow us to act out?
Taking every thought captive is powerful!

The range of emotions we can experience in any given hour or day,

Is really too many to list, but here are a few to use as an example.

I feel sad and feel like crying

I am feeling very angry

I feel unappreciated right now

I feel lonely and unloved

I am afraid

These are all ( I ) statements!

(I) get this

That is the whole point here...

(I) Is what I am given control over,

Not others, but myself

We can have such a range of emotions on any given day,

So I have been given a command from the Lord to exercise this control!

The world and our own lives may seem out of control;

But I can assure you God is still on His throne,

What I need to do is get off mine!

Learning to exercise some self control is an action that holds great

Dividend's my friends.

You become a woman of great worth.

Self control is a great asset to have.

It allows us to speak to our husbands in the language they understand.

(Facts and Reality)

It is just the way they function, it is not that you never cry while

Expressing your heart to your husband as we may all do at times in our marriage.

What I have been learning for years is this;

My emotions are a very special gift from the Lord;

And it is important to keep them under His love and control

Not always easy...

But as we exercise this and practice this quality

We become more like Him...

Jesus was angry and sinned not!

"Jesus wept"

Wanting to learn and to respond to the fruit of self-control is

A very powerful thing!

We all have this ability...

If we did not have the ability that would be terrible.

We have a teacher called the Holy Spirit!

We can pray and ask Him to teach us this most important fruit!

Once you sense you are not showing self-control;

Quickly ask the Lord for grace to react kindly and in love!

Once those words come out, there is not getting them back.

I have been asking the Lord to help me not to become so quickly agitated
Or irritated over something my Husband may have said.
We little ladies sometimes get on our high horses!
The word tells us not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought.

Why do we always want to be right!
(Even when we may not be right)
Keeping the peace is usually a wiser thing to do!

This does not mean we cannot tell our Husbands our ideas!
But, it is usually in how we go about it!
Arms crossed, eyes rolling!
The sigh...
~ it's not like I have ever actually done those things~

You get the picture...

Everyday is another chance with the Holy Spirit's help to
exercise putting on the garment of self-control!

Putting on self-control is like wearing a garment that fits really well...

How To Make A Tea Cozy...

Making Tea Cozies

Making tea cozies are very easy and so much fun to make!

Getting so much enjoyment from them this next cooler season.

I think many vintage tea rituals have become a lost art.

I have always loved seeing a tea cozy being used.

After all, if we want a cup of tea, we want to drink it Hot!

So, if you get in the habit of brewing up a nice pot of tea,

This little tea cozy would be a wonderful addition.

I have quite a few tea cozies

 as I wanted one of each different fabric I made them in.

But I did give a few away;

Items Needed:

1/2 yard of material for outside: 

1/2 yard of material for the lining:

 You can use fleece for this also

1/2 yard of batting or fiber: 

(For insulating between layers)

This batting is what keeps the tea nice and hot!

You will be needed two of the outside materials, lining and batting;

So place your pattern on the fold of your material!

And a pattern 11x14 shaped like a half circle

(Use a paper sack or wrapping paper)

Scissors

Pins

Lace (for the bottom edge)

Buttons for the top if you want one!

You can really embellish it with anything you like!

This is a very easy and fun sewing idea!

Quick yet look very professional sewn.

They are pretty costly to purchase for one's self.

~See my sweet strawberry pin cushion~

Having a good sharp pair of scissors is wonderful to cut the

fabric out with.

Here is a very easy tutorial we found after we figured it out

for ourselves! She has a British accent she explains it very well!

Just click on it:

Tea Cozy Tutorial

Easy Tea Cozy for you to sew by Debbie Shore

Here is my friends blog post showing her Tea Cozy

I made her last year.

The Charm Of Home Tea Cozy

When we made these Tea Cozy's last year we had a day long
~Sewing Day~

In order to get so many made we worked side by side;
We had so many lovely fabrics to choose from;
My friend Pam had a closet filled with fabric,
She was so gracious in sharing with us ladies.
Thank You Pam!

The sweet red one was one my DIL made;
She did place some cute buttons on hers!

I also made another one for a dear friend that I wanted to share
Here is a link to one of my favorite bloggers
You may know her; Her name is Lydia,
She has been a source of encouragement to me for a very long time.
Visit her lovely blog here:
Home Living

I hope you will try your hand at this fun and lovely tea cozy!

Love, Roxy

For Pete Sake...

For Pete's Sake...

Why do I do some of the things I do?

Some days we just need to take inventory;

What are you doing that is driving your Husband nuts?

Or making a very negative impression on our children.

Are you murmuring under your breath, while doing your housework?

Can he or your children hear you grumble over the piles of

Loads of laundry sitting by the washer?

Are you whining that we have to cook another meal again?

After all, you just finished washing up with that last sink of dirty dishes.

Grumble, stumble and lose your peace;

And you rob it from everyone else around you!

Learning to be joyful while working at keeping your home!

Learning can only happen if you are teachable:

That is why it is important to take inventory of how and what.

How are you acting?

If you are really brave, try asking your Husband or Children

This question;

Is there something I am doing that rather irritates you!

(You had better be ready for some truth here)

I have done that a few times in many years of marriage,

I am glad that I did as it allowed me to see a few things

That caused unrest in our relationship.

Men do not admire a wife who nagged at them all the time.

They take it personally when we complain we don't have enough

of something we may want in our shopping baskets.

Children can feel that they are the source of contention in a home

Where they hear all the time how much work you have to do

everyday for them. And I am all for training children to

appreciate what they have and to be good stewards of it.

My Mother would say when she was overwhelmed or

upset over something, this little phrase.

(For Pete's sake)

Okay, so this post is for my Mother and of course;

(Pete's Sake)

Whoever he is...

Here is the only Pete I can think of...

Pete from the Little Rascals...

My Hero

And remember we all cannot be the Chief Indian

We need squaws and little Indians too!

Here is a little video of the pooch;
Click The Link Below


The Pooch

Everything Is Just Peachy...

Artist: Carolina Elisabeth

Everything is just peachy...

I love life!

I heard that a lady had said I don't think I can make it for even another day.

I was thinking about that a lot today;

I am learning not to dwell on things that cause upset!

We are to think about things that will give us peace and hope.

I understand that this is not always easy!

But it is not impossible...

With God "All things are possible"

Training and disciplining our thoughts are huge!

Many women can talk themselves into a poor me attitude;

without much cause some days.

And I realize some days for women can be really overwhelming.

I don't make light of the stress of women;

I just offer a small bit of advice;

 if practiced often, It will help you manage your stress.

Stress does not magically go away;

"But rather it must not be able to control you!"

But I have learned a fine art many years ago;

And I still practice it often, almost daily.

It is this one thing;

   Stop and realize that I need to take a break and

Prepare a special cup of tea or coffee for myself.

And sit in a comfy chair and look at a magazine that inspires me.

Maybe read another chapter in a book that I am enjoying!

Skim through a recipe book for inspiration!

Write a note to a friend!

Taking a bit of time to get refreshed before I start my evening chores.

We all know how many hours we spend making meals and cleaning up!

So I try to have a little time to reflect.

So then I can enjoy the evening meal and the fellowship!

Enjoy these long winter nights!

Stay warm and get ready for some holiday company!

Enjoy this season!

May you never feel that you can not make it through another day!

Remember, even David had to encourage himself in the Lord...

What is Blogging Accomplishing In My Life...

Cold and Blustery Day

Saying goodbye to summer and fall again!

It is a bittersweet feeling...

As I love being cozy in my home and thinking of what;

I might bake or cook

Pondering what book I shall read next!

Digging into God's Word!

Learning to be still and know He is God!

Everyone is told this very thing;

Everything that has breath praise the Lord!

The storms of life will come!

Sometimes you can see a storm rolling in out where we live,

But sometimes a storm can catch you by surprise!

Can we always be well prepared for what is blowing in?

I think we are able to withstand so much if we are well

grounded and we have a firm foundation in Christ!

What really matters to you?

I believe my relationship with the Lord is my mainstay for everything!

Relationships are the most important...

Fellowship is God's way of teaching us unity and compassion!

Are you inquiring of the Lord today?

Are you accessing your values and goals?

Are we wasting precious time?

Only Christ can show us where we are spinning our wheels!

God is so gracious and we live in a grace place;

Paid with Christ blood;

A Pastor friend reminded me of this statement

"We are not Our own"

Are we all just trying to be heard through blogging?

Is blogging fulfilling an empty spot?

(That only God can fill)

Am I just trying to make a name for myself?

Is this what God has called me to do?

Or is this just another passing fad in the world according to me?

So, I might ask you is this?

What is blogging accomplishing in your life?

May we not look back and wish we had done something different;

With our time and energy and resources.

Blessings.

Living From Glory to Glory

Take some time to read the comments!

Leave one yourself to share why you blog or just enjoy reading them!

How To Incorporate Date Night...

Making time for those special times together.

We are always so busy and we all have very full schedules!

The hubbub never ends, we can go 24/7

We as women would be wise to see the importance of

Implementing a date night with our Husbands.

When the children were small we could only have evenings alone

 While watching a movie.

 Or maybe just going out for pie and coffee.

But it does not matter if you have been married a lot of years;

Date Night

Or

Date Days

Must be done every so often!

We need this to keep things in touch with one another.

We can be together very often, but sometimes we do not let our

guard and busy brains just stop and enjoy!

Sitting across from one another and just really looking at each other!

We all need some alone time with our mates.

You can do these times together, even in the daytime;

If you even enjoy meeting with another couple for fellowship!

No hard, fast rules;

But being together and enjoying some laughter!

Meeting your Husband's needs is very important to keep

The Love Light glowing

(Or at least On)

So many are feeling the outside pressures of life, work and family

But we must remind ourselves

 as to how making this time is so important!

I had a lady tell me many years ago to always remember;

To put your Husband first!

Date Night or Date Day

You just need to be together...

Will you go out with me?