Dinah and Christian take a nap.
Slim chills on the couch.
Naptime for everyone!
Why me? Why does this cat want to be with me?
Sometimes, one just needs a wubby.
Kayla 10 months…
11 years ago
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Cheap Acne Treatment
I have oily skin and used to break out continually, even into these late years (I'm over 50). After years of one expensive remedy after another, I finally went on the web and started reading up on facial treatments, skin cleansers and so on. On many of the home remedy sites there were all sorts of treatments for skin, but none seemed to work. I was also reading about using natural cleansers for cleaning house on the same sites...and something clicked. So I decided to try a natural cleanser and antibacterial on...my face. And just in case, I decided to try a natural oil with lots of healthy ingredients, as my moisturizer. Within a week, I looked so good, people commented on my glowing skin. For $10 or less, you too, can have blemish free skin and you don't have to pay me or anyone else for it, although you will need to go to the grocery store.
You will need:
1 small spray bottle
Apple cider vinegar
Coconut oil (in the cooking section)
Pour apple cider vinegar in the spray bottle.
Wash face thoroughly with any bar soap.
Close your eyes tightly, take a deep breath, and spray ACV all over your face, especially the T-zone. ACV stings a little and smells a lot. Hold your breath. Immediately rinse off under the shower or in the sink.
Alternately, you can spray ACV on a cotton ball, swab your face, and then rinse off immediately with a warm washcloth.
Then take a small amount of coconut oil in your hand, no more than your pinkie nail, and smear all over your face. If your face is greasy, you have too much on - swab it on your arms and legs.
Put on makeup as usual.
In the evening, wash makeup off with whatever cleanser you use, then swab your face with a cotton ball soaked with ACV, and put coconut oil on as your nighttime moisturizer.
You should see a difference within 3 days to a week. Your skin will be smoother, less breakouts, and any open pimples will be drying up. Within about 2 months, you will notice almost no pimples, smaller pores, and fewer red spots.
I have no idea why it works, except I do know ACV and coconut oil are antibacterial.
BTW, spraying a little ACV on scratches a couple times a day will make them heal quicker, and a little coconut oil on dry areas will also help moisturize your skin.
Use at your own risk. Not responsible for accidents. Yadda, yadda, yadda...
You will need:
1 small spray bottle
Apple cider vinegar
Coconut oil (in the cooking section)
Pour apple cider vinegar in the spray bottle.
Wash face thoroughly with any bar soap.
Close your eyes tightly, take a deep breath, and spray ACV all over your face, especially the T-zone. ACV stings a little and smells a lot. Hold your breath. Immediately rinse off under the shower or in the sink.
Alternately, you can spray ACV on a cotton ball, swab your face, and then rinse off immediately with a warm washcloth.
Then take a small amount of coconut oil in your hand, no more than your pinkie nail, and smear all over your face. If your face is greasy, you have too much on - swab it on your arms and legs.
Put on makeup as usual.
In the evening, wash makeup off with whatever cleanser you use, then swab your face with a cotton ball soaked with ACV, and put coconut oil on as your nighttime moisturizer.
You should see a difference within 3 days to a week. Your skin will be smoother, less breakouts, and any open pimples will be drying up. Within about 2 months, you will notice almost no pimples, smaller pores, and fewer red spots.
I have no idea why it works, except I do know ACV and coconut oil are antibacterial.
BTW, spraying a little ACV on scratches a couple times a day will make them heal quicker, and a little coconut oil on dry areas will also help moisturize your skin.
Use at your own risk. Not responsible for accidents. Yadda, yadda, yadda...
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Busy Life...
Things have been hectic since I last posted. Nothing earth-shattering, just day to day life, church, editing/writing, sewing, and dealing with the weather.
We have a new baby in the family - my sister-in-law had a little girl. Of course, she is adorable and the most beautiful baby, ever. I did some sewing for her.
In a rare moment, the cats all ate together one day and I snapped a picture. Emmy, the gray cat, has been ours for 2 years. The other two are kittens and have only been with us since late summer. Both were abandoned. Emmy didn't like them much at first. The orange tabby is Christian (we found him at the church). The black one is Dinah, named by one of the kids.
And SPRING IS IN THE AIR! These are snow geese, flying north for the summer. The field had thousands of them. We spooked them when we stopped to take a photo.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas...
From our house to yours, may you all have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year...
Love, Richard and Merry
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sewing composition book covers...
I have a lot of fabric, most of which was inherited from relatives/friends, given to me, or from my own various quilting and sewing projects. It was time to do something with the eight Rubbermaid totes filled with this fabric. Back in September, the local stores had compostion notebooks on sale for 25 cents each. I bought a bunch! I also bought 2 packs of cheap pens for $2. They went from this:
To this:
This is a small sampling of the multitude I made. I will be giving them as gifts to the children in our church's community outreach program. Total cost for 22 gifts...less than $10.00.
To this:
This is a small sampling of the multitude I made. I will be giving them as gifts to the children in our church's community outreach program. Total cost for 22 gifts...less than $10.00.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sewing...
I've been doing some sewing, not a lot, just little projects I've had for a while and needed to get done. I repaired a few articles of clothing, did some embroidery and put the binding on the baby blanket above. That's our blankie - my Mom bought it when my oldest sister was born and each of us subsequently were wrapped in it as babies. The satin binding had long since shattered, so Mom gave it to me to repair. The original was cream-colored, but when I went to buy binding, none were that color so I chose blue.
I also did a special projec,t but can't reveal it at this time since the recipient might be reading this blog :).
More sewing is in my future as I like to do things for Christmas.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Snuggle Kitties...
Christian wants to snuggle all the time. I want to be able to type, and use my mouse to work on my computer. This creates discord. At a yard sale, I found a $1 solution. A baby Snugli. Christian loves it. And there's something to be said for a gently purring kitty snuggled up against one.
They've taken over my chaise lounge, too...
They've taken over my chaise lounge, too...
Friday, September 10, 2010
Redeeming Daisy - Tanya Hanson
White Rose Publishing's Newest Release:
Veterinarian rancher Pike Martin has no choice but to advise putting down Daisy Denmore’s fatally ill dog, but she swears it's revenge for her mistreatment of Pike's brother years ago. Although stung by her insult at his professionalism, Pike finds himself drawn to the troubled woman who flounders in faith and aches for love and acceptance. Costly mistakes have sent Daisy down an unrighteous path. Abandoned by her ex-husband, humiliated and broke, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ home in Mountain Cove, Colorado. As soon as she saves enough money, though, she'll be gone. Until Pike Martin's soft voice, caring manner, and downright empathy for her wounds tempt her to stay. With God on his side, can Pike help Daisy along the path to forgiveness, trust,and whole-hearted love?
Veterinarian rancher Pike Martin has no choice but to advise putting down Daisy Denmore’s fatally ill dog, but she swears it's revenge for her mistreatment of Pike's brother years ago. Although stung by her insult at his professionalism, Pike finds himself drawn to the troubled woman who flounders in faith and aches for love and acceptance. Costly mistakes have sent Daisy down an unrighteous path. Abandoned by her ex-husband, humiliated and broke, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ home in Mountain Cove, Colorado. As soon as she saves enough money, though, she'll be gone. Until Pike Martin's soft voice, caring manner, and downright empathy for her wounds tempt her to stay. With God on his side, can Pike help Daisy along the path to forgiveness, trust,and whole-hearted love?
Friday, September 03, 2010
Release Day Special offer! Purchase any edition of Hearts Surrender by Marianne Evans--The latest release from White Rose Publishing--and receive a FREE .pdf of "Hearts Crossing." Purchases must be made on 3 Sept 2010 to be eligible, so hurry before time runs out. Heart's Surrender
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Enter to win...
My publisher is also doing a giveaway and a free read!
To have a chance to win free books for a year:
Win Free e-Books!
Read a Free Novella!
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Read a Free Novella!
The last 3 Fridays...
Every Friday, my publisher releases a new book - sometimes an e-book, sometimes a print book, sometimes, both! Please visit White Rose Publishing to take a look at the books (including two of mine!)
Mended Heart by Mary Manners
Jade McAllister returns home to Pineyville, Tennessee to help nurse her estranged mother back to health. She’s grateful her friend found her a job as an administrative assistant at Pineyville Church. That is, until she runs into Shane Calkin—the bad-boy-wannabe who broke her heart.
Shane's job as Youth Director at the church is a far cry from his high school days as the town's privileged rich kid. The death of his sister has left him with a young niece to raise and a rambunctious puppy to tame. He's not the self-centered person who once hurt Jade, and all he wants now is a second chance to love her. But how can he prove it to her?
Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye - Mary Eason
Matt Stevens is finished with life. Grieving the death of his son, Matt withdraws from humanity, sequestering himself in a mountain cabin far from the reaches of anything human—anything that may remind him of the life he can no longer have…that is until Kate Alexander arrives on his doorstep and begins to strip away the bitterness he carries in his heart.
Running from an abusive ex-husband who tried to murder her, Kate Alexander’s life is turned upside-down. Learning of her grandmother’s death—the only woman who ever believed in her—is almost Kate’s complete undoing, especially when the devastating news comes from a man so lacking in human emotion he may as well be a robot. Yet, Kate is drawn to Matt Stevens in a way she’s never before experienced. Could there be more to this unlikely friend of her Grandmother’s—something beyond the cold surface he presents to the world?
Only In Novels by Laura Briggs
When a simple mistake lands bookstore owner Lannie Maxwell with the wrong author for her book signing, she wonders if her tiny business is destined to fail. Instead of Ms. Modern Homemaker—an author sure to multiply the bookstore’s gross revenue—Lannie finds herself stuck with D.E. Hensen, an unorthodox and infuriating adventure novelist. The dashing D.E. is determined to help Lannie rescue her struggling business, but his outlandish ideas threaten to turn her world upside down. Can the two put aside their differences to save the store—and find their own version of happily-ever-after?
Mended Heart by Mary Manners
Jade McAllister returns home to Pineyville, Tennessee to help nurse her estranged mother back to health. She’s grateful her friend found her a job as an administrative assistant at Pineyville Church. That is, until she runs into Shane Calkin—the bad-boy-wannabe who broke her heart.
Shane's job as Youth Director at the church is a far cry from his high school days as the town's privileged rich kid. The death of his sister has left him with a young niece to raise and a rambunctious puppy to tame. He's not the self-centered person who once hurt Jade, and all he wants now is a second chance to love her. But how can he prove it to her?
Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye - Mary Eason
Matt Stevens is finished with life. Grieving the death of his son, Matt withdraws from humanity, sequestering himself in a mountain cabin far from the reaches of anything human—anything that may remind him of the life he can no longer have…that is until Kate Alexander arrives on his doorstep and begins to strip away the bitterness he carries in his heart.
Running from an abusive ex-husband who tried to murder her, Kate Alexander’s life is turned upside-down. Learning of her grandmother’s death—the only woman who ever believed in her—is almost Kate’s complete undoing, especially when the devastating news comes from a man so lacking in human emotion he may as well be a robot. Yet, Kate is drawn to Matt Stevens in a way she’s never before experienced. Could there be more to this unlikely friend of her Grandmother’s—something beyond the cold surface he presents to the world?
Only In Novels by Laura Briggs
When a simple mistake lands bookstore owner Lannie Maxwell with the wrong author for her book signing, she wonders if her tiny business is destined to fail. Instead of Ms. Modern Homemaker—an author sure to multiply the bookstore’s gross revenue—Lannie finds herself stuck with D.E. Hensen, an unorthodox and infuriating adventure novelist. The dashing D.E. is determined to help Lannie rescue her struggling business, but his outlandish ideas threaten to turn her world upside down. Can the two put aside their differences to save the store—and find their own version of happily-ever-after?
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Diaper Cake...
This is my first diaper cake.
We have a baby shower next week at the church and I decided to try my hand at making a diaper cake. I bought all the necessary items and brought them home. While Mom was visiting, I put her to work.
Its not perfect, but its our first cake and we think it looks cute. The baby is a boy named Jordan.
We have a baby shower next week at the church and I decided to try my hand at making a diaper cake. I bought all the necessary items and brought them home. While Mom was visiting, I put her to work.
Its not perfect, but its our first cake and we think it looks cute. The baby is a boy named Jordan.
Washing fabric...
Dinah cleans Christian after whomping him in their playfight yesterday.
I brought most of my fabric into the house from the garage. In between writing and editing, I've had to wash it all - it smelled of mustiness from being out there. Because so much of it is scrap and unfinished edges, when folding time comes, I have to use the scissors to cut all the threads that have wrapped around everything.
So tedious.
What you see is 4 loads of laundry. Doesn't look like much, does it?
Oh, and Christian and Dinah think of this as their bed, so my placing fabric all over in neat piles was simply an invitation to cuddle up to it and sleep. Look close. They're in this picture.
I brought most of my fabric into the house from the garage. In between writing and editing, I've had to wash it all - it smelled of mustiness from being out there. Because so much of it is scrap and unfinished edges, when folding time comes, I have to use the scissors to cut all the threads that have wrapped around everything.
So tedious.
What you see is 4 loads of laundry. Doesn't look like much, does it?
Oh, and Christian and Dinah think of this as their bed, so my placing fabric all over in neat piles was simply an invitation to cuddle up to it and sleep. Look close. They're in this picture.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
I cleaned the garage today...
You can't see her - but Dinah is on the teapot, in front of the stovepipe. Christian's glowing eyes look a little spooky! For some reason, both kittens love to play on the wood stove. Christian has been eyeing the mantel, but I'll have to bust him if he tries it. Dinah has tried for the cord hanging from the dining room light, but I discouraged her by draping it too high for her to reach. At least for now.
I didn't mean to clean the garage today.
The garage has been filled with other people's stuff for quite some time. We had taken (with their permission) a bunch of stuff to a charity store, but still had some stuff left. We've also been using garage stuff (camping gear, tools, etc.) and not putting it back properly. The place was a disaster.
But since the kids left, all my sewing/fabric stuff hasn't made it back into the house. About now is when I start thinking about Christmas, and sewing up a few gifts. I need fabric for that...and the fabric was out there...unaccessible.
So I started at the front and went to the back. I didn't clean it completely, but with a little rearranging, there's a lot more room out there. I filled the back of the car with clothes, blankets, and so on to take to Goodwill. Now that we no longer have a 4 bedroom house, its time to let some of this "extra" stuff go.
The kittens are growing. Christian is a Mama's boy, always coming in to get a cuddle from me. Dinah does it, too, but less often.
Echo and Flint are fine with the kittens, no problems at all, except at treat time, when everyone congregates to get their share.
I've been canning up a storm - peach jam, blackberry jelly, salsa, Richard's chili, spaghetti, tomatoes, and soon, from the neighbor's tree - apples and applesauce.
Summer's been busy.
I didn't mean to clean the garage today.
The garage has been filled with other people's stuff for quite some time. We had taken (with their permission) a bunch of stuff to a charity store, but still had some stuff left. We've also been using garage stuff (camping gear, tools, etc.) and not putting it back properly. The place was a disaster.
But since the kids left, all my sewing/fabric stuff hasn't made it back into the house. About now is when I start thinking about Christmas, and sewing up a few gifts. I need fabric for that...and the fabric was out there...unaccessible.
So I started at the front and went to the back. I didn't clean it completely, but with a little rearranging, there's a lot more room out there. I filled the back of the car with clothes, blankets, and so on to take to Goodwill. Now that we no longer have a 4 bedroom house, its time to let some of this "extra" stuff go.
The kittens are growing. Christian is a Mama's boy, always coming in to get a cuddle from me. Dinah does it, too, but less often.
Echo and Flint are fine with the kittens, no problems at all, except at treat time, when everyone congregates to get their share.
I've been canning up a storm - peach jam, blackberry jelly, salsa, Richard's chili, spaghetti, tomatoes, and soon, from the neighbor's tree - apples and applesauce.
Summer's been busy.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Every time I get out of my chair...
I come back to this...for some reason both kittens love my office chair and if I go get a drink or a snack, I come back to find it occupied. Dinah also likes to dance across the keyboard and I often find strange things staring back at me from the screen.
A cat's a cat and that's that...
A cat's a cat and that's that...
Friday, July 30, 2010
New book at White Rose Publishing!
Release Day Special offer! Purchase any edition of Moselle's Insurance by LoRee Peery--The latest release from White Rose Publishing--and receive a $5 White Rose Publishing gift certificate FREE. Purchases must be made on 30 July 2010 to be eligible, so hurry before time runs out. http://www.whiterosepublishing.com/Moselle39S-Insurance
Creative artist Moselle Carson gives new life to old items, but she can’t seem to renew her shattered ideal of love. When she returns to her hometown to help with a new family business, memories of a broken heart and small-town gossip chip away the tough exterior she’s erected over the years. Now she’s forced to decide whether she’ll rebuild the wall or trust that true love never dies when it is ordained by God.
Generous insurance agent and vulnerable firefighter, Eric Todd, remembers too well how he mistreated Moselle and then set her aside. Now he longs for true love and the second chance to become a husband and father. He Can he learn to forgive himself and still keep the secret that may redeem him in her eyes?
Creative artist Moselle Carson gives new life to old items, but she can’t seem to renew her shattered ideal of love. When she returns to her hometown to help with a new family business, memories of a broken heart and small-town gossip chip away the tough exterior she’s erected over the years. Now she’s forced to decide whether she’ll rebuild the wall or trust that true love never dies when it is ordained by God.
Generous insurance agent and vulnerable firefighter, Eric Todd, remembers too well how he mistreated Moselle and then set her aside. Now he longs for true love and the second chance to become a husband and father. He Can he learn to forgive himself and still keep the secret that may redeem him in her eyes?
The grand-nephew's quilt
The grand-nephew needed a quilt and his 7 year old sister wanted to help. So she drew the pictures, her Grammie (my sister) embroidered them onto squares and I put the quilt together.
It should be loved until its a rag. LOL
It should be loved until its a rag. LOL
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Announcing Harbourlight Books
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lisa Dawn, Marketing Director
Harbourlight Books
A division of Pelican Ventures LLC
PO Box 1738
Aztec NM 87410
http://www.harbourlightbooks.com
lisadawn@harbourlightbooks.com
Pelican Ventures offers new opportunities in Inspirational fiction through Harbourlight Books.
Aztec, NM –July 27, 2010 – Nicola Martinez, founder of Pelican Ventures, LLC, a New Mexico media company, announced today that the company has launched a new publishing venture. Harbourlight Books will publish Christian fiction that ranges in length from 25,000 words to 80,000. This announcement comes just nine months after the company acquired White Rose Publishing, a Christian romance publisher of electronic and print titles.
Harbourlight Books seeks to publish all genre of Christian fiction, Martinez said. “Everything but romance.” Martinez said. “Romance will still be handled exclusively by White Rose Publishing.” According to Martinez, there is a need for the expansion of eBook availability within the Christian fiction community. Harbourlight Books will fill that niche, bringing general Christian fiction to the eBook arena where White Rose Publishing fills the gap on the romance side. The popularity of eBooks is on the rise as “…evidenced by the recent Amazon press release that announced eBooks for Kindle outsold hardbacks,” Martinez said. In addition to electronic books, Harbourlight will publish print editions of novels. Submission guidelines are available on the Harbourlight Books website.
Harbourlight Books is dedicated to providing quality inspirational fiction that adheres to mainline Christian teachings. Currently Harbourlight Books is accepting unagented submissions for short stories and novels that are already complete. The company launch its first release in 2011.
Harbourlight Books titles will be available for purchase directly from the Harbourlight Books website and through various retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and others. Bookstores wishing to stock Harbourlight titles may contact the publisher directly, or use Ingram Distributing. Titles will also be available to retailers and at several public libraries as electronic downloads through OverDrive Media.
For information: http://www.harbourlightbooks.com or
Contact: lisadawn@harbourlight.com
Contact:
Lisa Dawn, Marketing Director
Harbourlight Books
A division of Pelican Ventures LLC
PO Box 1738
Aztec NM 87410
http://www.harbourlightbooks.com
lisadawn@harbourlightbooks.com
Pelican Ventures offers new opportunities in Inspirational fiction through Harbourlight Books.
Aztec, NM –July 27, 2010 – Nicola Martinez, founder of Pelican Ventures, LLC, a New Mexico media company, announced today that the company has launched a new publishing venture. Harbourlight Books will publish Christian fiction that ranges in length from 25,000 words to 80,000. This announcement comes just nine months after the company acquired White Rose Publishing, a Christian romance publisher of electronic and print titles.
Harbourlight Books seeks to publish all genre of Christian fiction, Martinez said. “Everything but romance.” Martinez said. “Romance will still be handled exclusively by White Rose Publishing.” According to Martinez, there is a need for the expansion of eBook availability within the Christian fiction community. Harbourlight Books will fill that niche, bringing general Christian fiction to the eBook arena where White Rose Publishing fills the gap on the romance side. The popularity of eBooks is on the rise as “…evidenced by the recent Amazon press release that announced eBooks for Kindle outsold hardbacks,” Martinez said. In addition to electronic books, Harbourlight will publish print editions of novels. Submission guidelines are available on the Harbourlight Books website.
Harbourlight Books is dedicated to providing quality inspirational fiction that adheres to mainline Christian teachings. Currently Harbourlight Books is accepting unagented submissions for short stories and novels that are already complete. The company launch its first release in 2011.
Harbourlight Books titles will be available for purchase directly from the Harbourlight Books website and through various retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and others. Bookstores wishing to stock Harbourlight titles may contact the publisher directly, or use Ingram Distributing. Titles will also be available to retailers and at several public libraries as electronic downloads through OverDrive Media.
For information: http://www.harbourlightbooks.com or
Contact: lisadawn@harbourlight.com
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Christian & Moses
Right after the 4th of July, we found a kitten at the church. No one claimed him so Richard and I brought him home. We took care of his medical needs, and had him neutered. The vet said he was 8 weeks old. We named him Christian since we found him at the church.
Saturday, I was running my laps when I heard meowing. I thought it was Emmy, chased up a tree by the neighbor's dog. I walked over and it wasn't Emmy. It was a small black kitten, aproximately 6 weeks old. He will be going to the vet shortly. We have named him Moses, simply because our daughter wanted to name him that.
Here there are sleeping together in the cat bed.
Needless to say, I am all scratched up as the kittens like hooking onto the tail of my shirt and scaling my body like Everest. Both kits are not afraid of dogs or cats at all.
The guys now outnumber the girls in this house...
Saturday, I was running my laps when I heard meowing. I thought it was Emmy, chased up a tree by the neighbor's dog. I walked over and it wasn't Emmy. It was a small black kitten, aproximately 6 weeks old. He will be going to the vet shortly. We have named him Moses, simply because our daughter wanted to name him that.
Here there are sleeping together in the cat bed.
Needless to say, I am all scratched up as the kittens like hooking onto the tail of my shirt and scaling my body like Everest. Both kits are not afraid of dogs or cats at all.
The guys now outnumber the girls in this house...
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Two Books at White Rose Publishing
Release Day Special offer! Purchase In His Sight by Pamela S. Thibodeaux--The latest release from White Rose Publishing--and receive a FREE .pdf of THE INHERITANCE. Purchases must be made on 23 July 2010 to be eligible, so hurry before time runs out!
Order both books here - White Rose Publishing
RODEO REDEMPTION was released last Friday and I meant to shout to the world it had arrived. Go here to order it from my publisher - White Rose Publishing
Order both books here - White Rose Publishing
RODEO REDEMPTION was released last Friday and I meant to shout to the world it had arrived. Go here to order it from my publisher - White Rose Publishing
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