Dear Poor Neglected Blog, I know you have been waiting patiently for me to update or write a fantastic post or something but I am rather busy right now with more important things. Plus my brain is fried. The three oldest started high school on Monday. We were going to start the younger children on […]
Archives for August 2012
Our Homeschool Journey: The extras – Music, Art, etc.
The extras have been just that….extras. Sometimes we get to them, many times we don’t, and sometimes we stumble upon them unexpectedly. Some years we have been better at doing the extras. We try to do art on Mondays, music on Fridays, and field trips on Wednesdays or something like that. ☺ Here are the […]
Happiness Happens
Did you know that August is Happiness Happens month? A few weeks ago I came across this wonderful story of service and giving and creating happiness. I knew I needed to share it with you! It begins with a secret nine women held for more than 30 years. Would you be able to keep a […]
A Glimpse of Heaven {Review}
Those who know me well enough know my favorite books to read are biographies. I enjoy reading about other people’s lives, how they are effected by the choices they make and the circumstances they find themselves in, how they react to situations, and how they make it through. There is so much we can learn […]
Beautiful World by Justin Cash {Giveaway}
I have this habit picked up from my mother that drives my children nuts. It used to drive me crazy too when my mom did it. And now I do it, go figure! When I’m driving down the road listening to good music I place my hands at the top of the steering wheel and […]
Good Ol’ Family Movies
Our family loves to watch old movies, the older the better! I thought I’d share a new to us movie we’ve watched lately as well as our absolute favorites. The Mating of Millie is a romantic comedy starring Glenn Ford and Evelyn Keys. Millie is a single woman who tries to find a husband in […]
Giveaway Winners!
The last two weeks have been wonderful fun! Now I’m ready to get back into writing posts, showing you what our family has been up to, and start gearing up for our Family Proclamation Celebration at the end of September. Here are all the giveaway winners. I have tried to send an e-mail to each […]
Country Soaps by Marlene {Giveaway}
Here’s the last giveaway! It has been a fun two weeks giving away things I love and use. Thanks for all the support! Have you ever used a good bar of handmade goat’s milk soap? They seem to last forever, lather wonderfully, and are so good for your skin. I enjoy using them so much […]
Cameo Locket from Bumbershoot Designs {Giveaway}
I adore silhouettes. I also adore cameo jewelry. In college I found an antique cameo ring while browsing in an old shop. It has been part of my jewelry collection since then. Right before I got married a wonderful friend presented me with an antique cameo brooch. It too holds a special place in my […]
Bookplates {Giveaway}
GIVE IT BACK Bookplate Ever lent out your book to someone only to either never have it returned or have it borrowed for years? Woman Writing Bookplate I have such a huge library of books that others come to borrow mine. To help keep track of my books I have bookplates inside each one so […]
The Ticket Kitchen Fine Hot Chocolate {Giveaway}
I said I was giving away things I love and use! You knew chocolate had to be a part of it somehow, right? One constant my family can guarantee is I drink a cup of hot chocolate every single night – including the summertime. Just yesterday we had a huge downpour of rain that immediately […]
The Beginning of Better Days {Review and Giveaway}
How I love Relief Society, our church’s organization for women! It is a divine institution whose purpose is to help women increase in faith and personal righteousness, provide relief to those in need, and strengthen the family. In September 2010 Julie B. Beck, General President of the Relief Society, spoke to the women of the […]
FYI
Taking a break from the giveaways today. They will resume tomorrow and run until Friday. I just wanted to let you know about a few things. For homeschoolers Currclick is having a HUGE Back to Homeschool sale! Click on the banner below to begin searching through thousands of products 75% off!.Cheri Call has a new […]
marie-madeline sewing studio {giveaway}
It’s no secret I love to sew. Quilts, aprons, skirts, dresses, etc. keep me busy. I have a HUGE stash of fabric to choose from for all my projects. I have to have a stash. The nearest fabric store is three hours away. {Walmart does not count!} So most of my fabric is bought online. […]
Al Young Studios Art {Giveaway}
“The nearer we get to God, the more easily our spirits are touched by refined and beautiful things.” These words by Douglas Callister describe perfectly the way I feel about the artwork and other publications created by the Young family. I want my children and our family to feel closer to God. Having beautiful artwork […]