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Sarah’s Room & a Giveaway

Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10:49pm Posted in giveaway

In April we will have been in this house for one year. We are officially moved in, just not officially unpacked.

We painted Emily’s & Audrey’s bedrooms shortly after we moved in.

Emily, pink & orange.
Audrey, pink & green.

We’ve yet to paint and fix up Sarah’s room because she I cannot decide on a color. She wants BRIGHT yellow. I want a soft yellow or a light blue. I taped up a swatch of the blue I want above her light switch. The longer it stays there the more I like the color.

She also needs a new bedspread, I’ve been looking at the kids bedding at All Children’s Furniture and found several that I like and will match the color blue I have picked out. 

I love this ONE {princess} and this ONE {Hannah} okay, ONE more {butterflies}

I would paint her room light pink, but I’ve I’ve already painted her furniture light pink, and I just don’t think it will look right up against a pink wall. I don’t know. This is why I’ll never be an interior decorator.

Okay, I could look at room ideas all day but let’s move on to the giveaway.

We’ve already established that I am not good at decorating but I am good at cooking! I LOVE cooking.

The wonderful folks at cookware.com are letting you {the winner of the giveaway} choose between two things I could not live without in the kitchen.

First up, crock pot. I LOVE my crock pot. I have three and would love to get a couple more. I would especially like to get one like this it had me at clip tight lid!

Stay or Go 6 Quart Slow Cooker in Stainless Steel

Next up, Bayou 12” cast iron skillet. Just imagine the yummy cornbread or pineapple upside down cake you could cook in this thing!

Cast Iron Skillet

To enter:

1) leave a comment
2) follow me
3) tweet about this giveaway

Be sure to leave a comment for each entry.

For a bonus of 3 additional entries post about this giveaway on your blog.  (come back leave one comment telling me you posted and two other comments just saying hey, or telling me how much you love me, or how my blog is the best thing since sliced bread. Would be nice to get a real live person to say those things about me, instead of spam! ha!)

Giveaway ends Friday. I will use random.org to pick winner Friday afternoon.

I’m going to be taking a computer break for the next couple of days. Hope to make my rounds again Thursday night.

by Michelle

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Tracey - I want to officially enter the contest giveaway and put my 2 cents worth in on Sarah's bedding. I personally like the butterflies better for several reasons. I think all the bedding is pretty but I like the pastel colors in the butterflies and the pattern of the bedding can last longer for her. They are not so young looking they she can not use that as her bedding well up into her teens. I am looking at the big, long picture. For what it is worth that is my opinion. Looking forward to using my new crock-pot at the next fellowship we have!!! LOL

Katie - AHHHHH! How fantastic that they are letting you giveaway like 2 of my favorite things! Here is my comment #1 :) I will return ;) .-= Katie´s last blog ..Ch-ch-Changes =-.

Katie - And.....I follow you already :) .-= Katie´s last blog ..Ch-ch-Changes =-.

Katie - I tweeted. Is that the right past tense?!

Gayle @ thewestiecrew - Hey! I just posted a giveaway, too! Go check it out if you get a chance. ;) I LOVE my crockpot, too, and i could probably use another one... so this is me... entering. Hee-hee! .-= Gayle @ thewestiecrew´s last blog ..Bible Giveaway!! =-.

Katrina - Cute bedding, I really like the butterfly one! I'd like that skillet!

Katrina - I already follow you!

Katrina - Hey I posted about this on my blog!! .-= Katrina´s last blog ..Before & After =-.

Katrina - It's me again... sending out some luuvv!! LOL! .-= Katrina´s last blog ..Before & After =-.

Katrina - I hate that I don't twitter... that could have been another entry.. oh well.... you still have a great blog & I really, really, really, did I mention really wanna win that skillet!! .-= Katrina´s last blog ..Before & After =-.

Annette - I dont think you could ever have to many crockpots. I love to use them. I would like to have that crockpot.

Annette - I already follow you!

Sharon@KeenInspirations - I am redoing my girls (13 and 14) room in the very near future. so far we are on the same page with paint colors...I hope it stays that way! :) This is the first give-away I've entered...and I NEED a new crock pot. :) I already follow you...and I"m looking forward to trying out your hamburger roll recipe tomorrow! .-= Sharon@KeenInspirations´s last blog ..My Copycat Pottery Barn Inspired Pillows =-.

sara bowyer - Oh I would love another crockpot...can't live without the ones I have!! however, I love my cast iron skillet too!! .-= sara bowyer´s last blog ..Project 365 - Week 10 =-.

sara bowyer - I also follow your blog .-= sara bowyer´s last blog ..Project 365 - Week 10 =-.

Jami - I love decorating!! Good luck with the decision making for Sarah's room! I soooooo want to win that crockpot! .-= Jami´s last blog ..i {heart} faces: Jump for Joy! =-.

Jami - I already follow your blog! .-= Jami´s last blog ..i {heart} faces: Jump for Joy! =-.

Melinda - Oh boy! I really, really want that Bayou 12” cast iron skillet! ~fluttering eyelashes @ Michelle~ .-= Melinda´s last blog ..Post-Friday Fill Ins =-.

Melinda - I'm following you (but not through Walmart! LOL)

Melinda - Tweeted your giveaway :) .-= Melinda´s last blog ..Post-Friday Fill Ins =-.

Melinda - I posted your giveaway on my blog: http://frugalgrace.blogspot.com/2010/03/great-giveaway-at-raisinglittlewomen.html .-= Melinda´s last blog ..Post-Friday Fill Ins =-.

Melinda - You're fabulous! Like pink cotton candy! :)

Melinda - I'd say your blog is the best thing since sliced bread, but I hear your sliced homemade bread is better than ANYTHING! :)

Melinda - BTW, I agree with Tracey on the bedspread. You can also change the colors in her room to match any of the colors of the butterflies. Do you think the white will get dirty too quickly, though? And I *know* you aren't paying full price for that! Girlfriend! LOL I will have to invite Tracey over for some cornbread cooked in my new skillet after this giveaway ends. ;) .-= Melinda´s last blog ..Post-Friday Fill Ins =-.

H-Mama @ Family Team - Decorating and looking at bedding is so fun. Love. it. Looks like you can't go wrong with any of those three. Painting furniture... Now, I could use some tips on that. Did you coat yours with polyurethane? You have to love pink furniture in a lil' girls room. Precious. How fun that you are able to give away all of these great prizes. I love my crock-pot and have wished I had another! So, where do I sign up for that one? ;) .-= H-Mama @ Family Team´s last blog ..{True} Contentment =-.

H-Mama @ Family Team - You know I'm already a fan... I mean 'follower'. ;) .-= H-Mama @ Family Team´s last blog ..{True} Contentment =-.

H-Mama @ Family Team - i tweeted. :) .-= H-Mama @ Family Team´s last blog ..{True} Contentment =-.

Nic - YES!! I so need a new crockpot!!! .-= Nic´s last blog ..The Spa Treatment...And Some Prayer! =-.

Sheila - Ok Love the crockpot and def. can never have to many of them. However I do not have a skillet so that would be great as well?? I am also a follower!! :) About the bedding! love the butterflys as well.

Mikki - Leaving a comment.. I would LOVE a new skillet!!

Mikki - You know I'm a stalker.. oh I mean follower.. LOL

Mikki - Tweeting about it now!! Twitter name:notperfectwife

The Lord is My Shepherd

Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9:39pm Posted in Uncategorized

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Abingdon Press (March 2010)

by

Debbie Viguie

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Debbie Viguié has been writing for most of her life. She has experimented with poetry and nonfiction, but her true passion lies in writing novels. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing from UC Davis. While at Davis she met her husband, Scott, at auditions for a play.

Debbie’s love for writing brought her from working as a church secretary to a successful career writing supernatural fiction. She is the author of Midnight Pearls, Scarlet Moon, and Charmed: Pied Piper, and the young adult Sweet Seasons series. She also is coauthor of the New York Times bestselling Wicked book series.
Debbie and Scott now live on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. When Debbie is not writing and Scott has time off they love to indulge their passion for theme parks.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Cindy’s church is getting ready to celebrate Easter, and Jeremiah’s Temple is preparing for Passover when Cindy literally stumbles over the body of an unknown man lying dead in the sanctuary. The church was locked, and a bloody cross necklace on the floor seems to be the only clue. The killer is likely a member of the congregation, but there are hints that similar deaths have happened in the past. Are Cindy and Jeremiah dealing with a serial killer? They have to unravel the clues before Easter Sunday arrives and more people die.

Cindy and Jeremiah come from two different worlds, even though they work right next door to each other. Cindy is a strong Christian who lives a normal but somewhat dull life, working as a church secretary. Jeremiah is a Reformed rabbi with a mysterious past full of danger and excitement. But one eventful Easter/Passover week, the two find themselves working together to solve a murder and stop a serial killer from striking again. Solving the mystery should put an end to their alliance, but the church secretary and the rabbi quickly find themselves enmeshed in another mystery. Soon the two form a friendly alliance and friendship, exploring personal history and faith and growing closer with each passing adventure. Despite their differences Cindy and Jeremiah find a lot of common ground.

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Lord Is My Shepherd, go HERE.

by Michelle

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He & me + 3 - Another blogger is reading this book too. Very cool. .-= He & me + 3´s last blog ..B-Ball For ALL! =-.

Hamburger Buns

Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 9:51pm Posted in Uncategorized

bun

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls, and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Cover, and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

by Michelle

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Sharon - Thank you for posting the reicpe. I am going to make hot roast beef sandwiches this week and I'll make these for our buns! .-= Sharon´s last blog ..My Friday Finds =-.

sara bowyer - oh my word those look so good!!!! I used to make buns like that when my kids were young...I made all our bread. Not sure what happened to that....teenagers maybe? .-= sara bowyer´s last blog ..Project 365 - Week 10 =-.

Jamie @ Six Bricks High - Those look so good...I bet they taste wonderful too! .-= Jamie @ Six Bricks High´s last blog .. =-.