How Much Does A Vacation Really Cost...

Medicinal Waters

I was told something many years ago from a lady that really stuck with me!

She said that you needed to take a vacation every year

And I responded with we can't afford that!

She looks me in the eye, and she said this;

"I can promise you this even after taking a vacation you will still have

the same amount of money at the end of the year"

It made no sense to me then...

Well, after many years of trying to heed her advice;

It has proven true and powerful.

Life has a way of becoming mechanical and routine;

Not always a bad thing;

But I think we are created in such a way we need to be inspired.

Finding ways to vacation close to home is great,

But planning a trip away from home and your familiar sights,

Can refresh and stimulate our hearts and our thinking.

Always keep in mind ways to keep your vacations, cost effective
We always pack snacks and take our own bottled waters,
(When we travel by car)
 We have also found that when we travel we look for
Very nice grocery stores that carry salads and soups, as they make nice choices for lunch
And Fresh fruit and drinks without
The restaurant cost and tip required.
And if you travel with a camper or 5th wheel, you can save a lot in food cost and sleeping!

My Hubby just had the privilege to go hear a Mountain Man speak;

One of the topics was spending time in God's amazing creation!

I believe it is God's idea for us to explore and enjoy

"His creations"

We need things that will jump start our wonder and love

Of others and a heart of thankfulness...

A walk in a park to a camping trip, to a wild adventure;

It is not how far or how much it cost, but rather the investment,

Of time and memories that are made!

So a vacation and planned times away really do not cost you much!

But rather allows you to invest in love, romance, feelings, inspiration

Ideas to create and have a healthy heart...

So enjoy and plan a getaway for yourselves!

Where is it that you like to go?

Or what do you like to do to be refreshed and blessed?

Why Are We Becoming A One Child Family...

 

She has two teeth now!

Little fingers

Little Toes

Smiles that warm the heart...

It is becoming less common to see little ones anymore;

I think we are becoming

 "A One Child, Family Culture"

We are allowing the lie and fear that is being spread;

You can't afford children...

Since when do we look to ourselves to provide?

Yes, we have to work and be wise, but I am afraid we are being

Cheated out of eternal joys and blessings!

I know it has come to the point of single Mothers and even Fathers;

But, I believe it grieves the Father's heart on how we do not marvel,

At the sight of a new baby or a small child and think that they are little miracles!

Do you think your inheritance is MONEY?

No, my dear ones, it is life...

"Human life"

What legacy are you leaving?

Do you help propagate the lie,

 with comments such as HOW do, you afford all those children?

Or, do you tell a Mother that you see with a few children,

My you sure have so many blessings...

 My heart feels broken when I see the loss of the desire to have children!

God's Word talks about a quiver full;

That means more than one;

Maybe only two or three..

We are not rabbits that breed with no thoughts to the welfare,

Of health and mental stability...

But God's grace and a natural love for our offspring!

I am glad my Mother wanted me and gave me birth;

What about you?

Children are a blessing...

Too Many lies;

If you really can't keep your baby- give them to a family

that has the heart and desire to have a family.

There is so much infertility;

Many pray to have a child;

Some of these children can only come to them through adoption!

Please pray that all babies are given a chance for life...

Count your blessings, name them one by one...

{Say Your Children and Grandchildren's Name Here}

A Marriage That Stays Together Is Like Silver...

A Silver Tea Pot

You have all heard the saying;

"They were born with a silver spoon in their mouth"

I just assumed it meant being born rich...

Well, I was not born into a wealthy family, but we had all we needed...
Sure, we could of had a lot of things,
I remember a few times thinking I wish I had that!
But let me tell you what I did have,
I had a purple stingray bike...
It road as smooth as butter on mashed taters;
It was my one priced possession as a child growing up in a time of history
Where everything was changing...
Homes were being divided as so many adults chose to get a divorce;
It was like a plague had hit our neighborhood!

Fear of hearing of some of our friends parents divorcing put shock waves into
The neighborhood where we lived.
Well, I can tell you this;
My parents were one of those families that did get divorced!

And I found myself hurting so deep inside...

But it was that purple stingray bike that my Father had bought me after
Their divorce that helped hold me together!

So what does a silver tea pot have to do with me?

Well, After being married for many years, I asked for a silver teapot!
It just was one of those things that always seemed like it would last forever.
They are tough and thick and yet lovely and strong...

Life can be so fragile...
Can something like a purple stingray make a difference in a life?
Can a silver teapot mean more than just a little teapot?

You bet they can...

It is a good thing not to have everything,
But so special to have something that means something!

But we can learn a lesson here, even with a silver teapot;
They are lovely, but you don't use it everyday,
You need to polish it every 6 months or so to make sure it shines;
But a bike can roll through all sorts of troubles and you can use it everyday!

I realize now that even all the money in the world would not of
Made me happy,
But;
If only my parents had stayed together.
~That Would Of Made Me Happy~

Special care for silver require a bit of polishing and special cleaner,

And a bit of elbow grease. But it is nice to have and to use for a special occasion.

A Marriage that stays together is worth more than a silver spoon or a purple bike!

How Comparison Is Wrong...

 

The Source: The Tea Time Magazine

Comparison...

Now when you are out shopping, and you're in the fruit aisle,

And your comparing apples or oranges for their size and looks.

That is considered to be wise.

When we use our resources and manage things well.

Using coupons, finding the best deals, buying while on sale.

But to compare yourself to another person is very wrong!

Each person is on their own race and can be anywhere in the process.

Some are starting out, some are half-way.

Some have taken so many detours, they have lost their sense of direction.

We can use others to help us in making decisions, and even

Imitating someones cooking or decorating ideas.

This I believe is being encouraged by another and responding by

imataining their ideas.

Or, you may be a person that you do not want anyone to copy your ideas!

But I find it a great compliment when someone likes what I have done.

God tells us in His word to imitate Paul or copy James;

Trying to make good choices in any arena of life is a good thing.

I love it when one of you ladies Blogs inspire me!

You make me laugh and giggle,

Your crafts and recipes have helped me to create beautiful things!

I have felt challenged and invigorated to try something new.

I have read words of wisdom that required a change of direction.

Some Blogs have taught me to hold steady!

I have seen posts of an artist that I did not even know who existed.

I have read posts and some comments that encouraged me when I was weary!

A comment or an Email can fan a flame dear ones!

The Bible is filled with encouragement;

You say you never need to be encouraged...

I think that the gift of encouragement is one of the very best and most needed;

in our world and lives and families. And in our walk with Christ!

Do not compare yourself with people!

But line yourself up with God's word...

A wise woman once told me;

Try to stay humble in God's sight

Walk in Love

Stay true to myself

And be faithful to God!

I will tell you this one thing;

If you will encourage another, and help them stay the course;

It will go well with you...

I ask tough things of others, I speak truths that are uncomfortable;

I call you up to a higher calling...

Is your blog a beacon of light?

Do you leave comments to help and encourage another?

Do you stay the course?

I do not care if someone thinks I am a bit fruity (A Fruit Loop)

I just want to bear fruit...

Please make this a rime to encourage someone today;

Make this a year to bring the gift of promotion to others;

Lift them up in prayer

Encourage them with words

We are bloggers and using a social media for good!

Nothing wasted, nothing lost!

We are all the same; and we are all unique...

A special treasure

How To Start Making The Transition To Come Home...

After a long day of guiding my Home;

I looked forward to a good night's sleep,

 But I could not turn off my brain.

 It wanted to cover everything I had done throughout the day.

So I started doing the mental list...

I find a sense of well done as I recall my day's work...

But then I realized that millions of women were doing the same thing,

All over the world

And also doing this very same thing since the beginning of time!

This position of Guiding our Homes is strong and backed by a higher authority;

We have been given the keys to this position!

There is an agenda in the world that has been at work for a very long time!

The battle of words and reasoning has tackled every angle;

Even Men have embraced the thinking that women belong in the work force!

Feminism has reached every culture and religion and race and gender...

We are told and taught that we must pull our own weight;

(Make Money)

Did I really mention the one word that hackles the hairs on the heads;

of those that have an ideal way of leading our nation?

It wasn't enough that in my formative years I was fed a daily dose of

Women Power

I am Women

I need no one to survive!

We walked in a new freedom and liberty;

(But this liberty has an undercurrent that has swept away so many maidens)

It seems at times that we are just a breath away from being suffocated from

An agenda that kills, steals and destroys.

I  will not be the one to throw a stone at a woman who works!

I also have had to work many years ago;

But I think there is a difference between choosing to be gone all day;

And leaving your children to be raised by a person being paid a wage.

Then a woman who must or will find herself on the streets...

That is where I see the difference, we must do what is best for our families!

If we get so mean spirited about things, we start to devour each other.

If you have the means to stay at home,

 Consider helping a woman that has still not been able to come Home yet!

 To encourage her and be an example to her!

 Sometimes it can be a long process to be able to return home and leave the work force.

I am saying this with as much love as a I can,

 Your worth and value

Does not come from the wages you bring home;

But rather what you impart to your Husband in being there for him.

Being present in the Home to encourage and train your children.

Managing the resources with a frugality that allows one to have comfort!

Being a Homemaker is truly a work of art;

A Masterpiece I tell you...

How To Make The Transition To Come Home

• Find and ask a few women who would be willing to help you pray for
• God's guidance and path to bring this about!
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• Inquire of the Lord's will and timing...
• 
  
• Start living right now as if you had only one income...
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• Learn how to be frugal and industrious in homemaking skills...
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• Learn from other women who have learned the art of homemaking;
• (Canning, cooking, homemade gifts)
• 
  
• Tell Your Husband how much you love being home,
• When you are not working!
• 
  
• Make being a homemaker your calling...
• Ponder, Pray, Love

The forces and thinking and strongholds that have driven women away

From their homes is a strong force;

But you can overcome...

Do not give up!

For being HOME is a part of the ancient path...

Do You have any suggestions to help women that want to come Home?

Here is a very good post written about the ancient path

Click the link below

Always Learning...

Expectancy In All My Days...

 

Expectancy

I have always loved that word;

It just reminds me of something wonderful to come!

Always be in a state of expectancy and see that you leave room for God

To come in as He likes- Oswald Chambers

No matter how well we plan our days, we must always keep an expectant

 Adventurous side to kick in as the Holy Spirit leads.

Up front and ready...
We can encounter many people in any given day;
Yet,

We have been even advised that we could even be entertaining angels!

Women of valor and virtue are not caught off guard!

Our hearts have been trained to move and overcome when situations arise.

 And believe me they will!

I think these are the very things that show Godly composure and goodwill.
If you find yourself always on the edge of being angry, or inconvenienced;
You just might miss the moment...

And even if at times you feel that your life is mundane;

I can assure you a wonderful surprise just might be around the corner!
But we must understand what living in a way that has the presence of expectancy
in everyday living!
(Anticipation)

It might not be something world moving; but something small and sweet,
put there just for you!
We miss the small things way too easy, as we are always looking
for the huge.

That my friend is what the word Expectancy means to me!

A casual encounter can have a life changing impact when God is at work!

I want to keep my heart in a place that responds quickly;

Sometimes we can miss an opportunity by not being prepared in advance.

We must be ready in season...

Even what we consider to be a problem is just another place where

God moves in unexpected ways...

He is never late and always on time...

When your plans are interrupted;

Take a deep breath on giving yourself time to think before you respond...

Keep in mind, we might not have control over situations, but

You do have control of how you respond!

So may I ask you this?

Are you living with an expectancy that allows God to give you situations;

That can allow you to grow and be used in a situation that brings

Glory to God...

Just a note to also say God works in our daily routines;

He uses all things!

Living From Glory To Glory

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How to Know If You Have A Teachable Spirit...

This Lovely Victorian Little Girl Hangs In My Pink Craft Room
It was mine as A Little Girl...

What is Precious to you?

We use the word love so much for everything in our conversations 

and in our vocabulary. We love our new furniture, and we love our dogs,

We even love our children, and we love our husbands.

What kind of love is this?

Do we love everything the same?

We need to re-think in proportions of attention and affections!

But when do we look at something God has given us, and look upon it

As Precious And We Love It?

I personally do not want to feel the same about everything!

There are people that just rank a bit higher...

Who is number #1

As this should be the first one in line;

Your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ!

And I hope you see the value in having your Husband number #2

But, hopefully that is a given in your life.

But I have been looking at something else that we must LOVE;

I was studying a scripture this last week;

May I share it with you?

I need to ask a question firstly

Are You Stupid?

(Ouch)

Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,

But he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 12:1

NKJV

I was taught as a young lady from my older brother this word of wisdom;

If you cannot take constructive criticism, then you will never be wise.

When was the last time someone (anyone) was trying to correct you;

And you really listened and told them thank you!

And really implemented it in your life?

We can all be stupid...

~By not loving instruction~

Or, we can realize that we are not Miss Smarty Pants

You do not know everything...

We need to know the wisdom from above;

We need each other to train and give wise counsel to us!

I have heard the expression;

I know, I know...

Really, do you?

I think as Mothers, we would be so glad to know that our children were

Gleaning our words of wisdom that we share daily.

I think our Husbands would fall over if we responded to them after they told us

How to do something, with thanks honey, you're so smart!

How about when your Pastor reads a scripture and the Holy Spirit

Shows You the error of your thinking; and you quickly repent!

It seems to me that it is pretty easy to distinguish if

You're stupid!

Do You love instruction?

Or do you know everything?

Shall we all call You Miss Smarty Pants?

If we are not teachable, we will perish in many ways

We must have a teachable spirit...

He who hates correction is stupid...

So the next time someone has a suggestion or a different way

Just stop and listen;

You just might learn something new!

Just for the record, I do remember my sister calling me;

Miss Smarty Pants;

I thought it was a compliment LOL

NOT...

How To Tea-Stain Or Dye Lace And Linens Naturally...

 

How To Make White Lace Or Fabric Look Vintage

When creating a project that needs a more antique or vintage look

The appearance will require something that looks like it was from

another era of beauty and style.

With just a very simple step that can make anything look very vintage!

This is called Tea Staining;

This can be done on white lace that needs to look vintage.

I have successfully done this on lace many times!

I have also done this with muslin material-

Tea Staining works very well on fabrics that are all natural 

Such as wool, cotton and linen.

~How a tea stain works to create a vintage or an old fashion appeal~

Sometimes a trim or a border for a project needs a vintage look

Any fabric that is light in color and needs a boost of vintage appeal, might just need

A bit of help from this (Tea Staining Process)

Heres How To Make This Simple Tea Stain

Boil your water

Add about 7 to 10 black tea bags to a large bowl or small basin tub

Add boiling water

Steep for 15-20 minutes

Place your lace or small linen into the bowl

Use a slotted spoon or tongs to move around your lace.

Watch and see how it will transform an item that looks brand new

to a vintage old fashion hue:

If you love an antique quality, you can take something new and create something

that is a one of a kind design. Isn't that what it is all about!

I have made Victorian looking rag dolls by tea staining my muslin material

Before I ripped the material into strips to make the dolls.

I have also used Tea Staining to rescue doilies that were ruined by a stain.

I have used Tea Stained lace for craft ideas and Valentine cards.

Every trim or lace will take on a different variation of color;

Just enjoy and create something that looks vintage and rich.

You can even use this on very large pieces of material that are all ready stained

You can bring new life to a table cloth that looks ruined from a stain that you have

not been able to remove!

Of course, this will require at least two large boxes of large tea bags to get this much stain,

To cover the tablecloth in a large basin or tub.

Tips

"For a darker hue of stain on a piece of lace or fabric

Soak the fabric in water with a capful of fabric softener before submerging in the tea mixture

This also helps prevent the color from fading over time."

If it becomes too dark for your preference;

Just rinse under cool water!

Once you have your desired shade, squeeze out excess water and line dry!

Try this first on a smaller project to see how it works and how you like it.

Always wash these items that have been tea stained by hand!

Creating vintage lovelies...

~Got Tea~