tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65712656059813971472023-11-16T01:54:13.589-05:00Welcome to Willow Housesimply good designSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-76433752880419087062012-08-03T09:52:00.002-04:002012-08-03T09:52:55.869-04:00Blog move -- follow me!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Guess what -- I've moved! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or at least my <a href="http://welcometowillowhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Willow House blog</a> has moved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come check out my snazzy new home!</span></div>
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I was thinking about my jewelry box just this morning. When my husband purchased it for me more than sixteen years ago, I remember thinking, "How will I ever fill this thing up?" I'm not sure when it happened, but it did get filled up. Besides my jewelry, it's filled with a few of my mother's pieces, some of my daughter's pieces, even my husband's army marksmanship medal.<br />
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So this morning, as I was getting out some of my snazzy <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2011/03/tip-2-think-outside-box.html" target="_blank">Willow House jewelry</a> to wear, I thought <i>there must be a better way.</i><br />
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Then, over on Facebook, I saw this lovely sneak preview of a page from our <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2012/06/willow-house-decor-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank">upcoming Fall 2012 Style for Home catalog</a> -- what a great idea! I mean, my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/OnlineCatalog/Jewelry/2012Spring/" target="_blank">Sara Blaine pieces</a> are works of art, painstakingly handcrafted into true heirloom quality designer jewelry. And I can't wear it all, all the time. But my bedroom wall could!<br />
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Gotta love it when style and function -- beauty and organization -- play so nicely together. (See more examples of this <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2011/07/barista-bar-la-willow-house.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2011/03/tip-3-control-clutter.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2011/03/tip-2-think-outside-box.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2012.</span><br />
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First of all, say hello to even more deals on Style for Home (note: <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/NewsAndEvents/CompanyNewsDetail/3056710" target="_blank">this sale</a> ends Monday, July 23, 2012 -- click the photo to see larger flyer).<br />
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Second, we'll be introducing a new catalog on July 24 (sneak peek at cover over in my sidebar)! In order to make room for some new products -- including more made-in-America decor -- we have to say good-bye to a few good friends (*sniff*). Here are a few of retiring items -- contact me for a complete list.<br />
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Third, our <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/NewsAndEvents/CompanyNewsDetail/3056708" target="_blank">jewelry sale</a> has been extended through July!<br />
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And lastly -- because all of these deals are making me just a bit giddy -- I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on any order with products totaling $50 or more through the end of July. Here's how it works:<br />
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<li>Shop at my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">online store</a> </li>
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P.S. If you're loving the products you see here, you might want to consider your own Willow House business. You can learn <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/JoinNow" target="_blank">a little more here</a>, then <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/Contact" target="_blank">contact me</a> for more info.Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-47756675841603857762012-06-30T21:07:00.002-04:002012-06-30T21:07:27.621-04:00Looking to Independence Day fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's hot, hot, hot -- the perfect time to enjoy some cool inspiration on Pinterest! Here are some of the holiday-inspired pins I've been liking.<br />
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How about some salute-worthy bling from one of my favorite blogs, Plate and Pattern?<br />
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And here's a great alternative to burgers and dogs:<br />
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Loads of free printables for the Fourth...<br />
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Don't forget to dress up your door!<br />
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Source: <a href="http://suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com/product.aspx?zpid=6010" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/suzannejackson/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Suzanne</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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But my absolute favorite has to be Lisa's patriotic painted screens (including the Texas flag didn't hurt, either!).<br />
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However you choose to celebrate, I hope you have a happy 4th of July!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-75344881345642422122012-06-21T14:51:00.003-04:002012-06-21T14:51:45.213-04:00Willow House decor -- sneak peek!<br />
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Isn't this just lovely? This tidbit is one of six pieces in our new American-made Willow House Artisan Pottery Collection. Don't you just love the rich intricacy? And it blends beautifully with our <a href="http://suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com/search.aspx?keyword=riverstone" target="_blank">Riverstone Collection</a>.<br />
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<i>Our first step to reinvent décor starts with our new artisan pottery collection...
You’ve probably heard rumors and they are true — it’s beyond
spectacular and it’s made in America. The rich glazes, the weight, the
uniqueness of these handmade works of art are simply amazing... We’re
excited about these first six artisan pottery pieces, and we’re
continuing to work on and invest in new American-made products that will
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I'm beyond excited about <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">Willow House</a> bringing more American-made
products into our <a href="http://suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Style for Home</a> line. These will still be unique
products, envisioned by our own design team and created with the utmost
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This new collection will be featured in our Fall 2012 Catalog, which you can see <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">here</a> in late July. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have you heard about our <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/NewsAndEvents/CompanyNewsDetail/3046884" target="_blank">jewelry sale</a> this month? It's the first ever, and it's a great way to build your <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">Sara Blaine collection</a>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Want some great tips on building your jewelry collection for layering? Check out this how-to video with Megan and Leslie -- it'll make it easy to pick your pieces!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">To purchase these pieces and more, visit my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">Willow House website</a>! Sale prices good through the end of June 2012. </span></span><br />
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You'll want to check out the annual super summer sale over at <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">my Willow House store</a> this month -- and sooner rather than later! You can save up to 50% on more than thirty current items (what you see below and more), but at these prices we're bound to have sell-outs.<br />
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For current availability, check my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/NewsAndEvents/CompanyNewsDetail" target="_blank">website</a> daily! <br />
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Another big announcement: for the first time only, my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">jewelry customers</a> can get 25% any item under $100 with a $75 purchase (June 2012 purchases only)<br />
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<a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank"> Shop online</a> or <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/Contact" target="_blank">contact me</a> to place your order -- the sooner you order, the sooner you save! And be sure to browse around my website for style ideas and more!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2011.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>{I'd love for you to share this post with friends, but please share the full link. Common courtesy dictates that you do not copy the post into your own blog without proper attribution. Thanks!}</i></span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-78638873955297802712012-05-05T12:17:00.000-04:002012-05-05T12:17:29.304-04:00Cinco de Mayo!<span style="font-size: small;">Happy Cinco de Mayo, y'all! My family will take any excuse to eat Mexican food -- heck, we even celebrated Quatro de Mayo last night. But tonight, we'll be enjoying homemade pico de gallo and guacomole with freshly grilled chicken fajitas. Because it's a tradition. (If I'd had a more normal week, I would've remembered to have pinto beans simmering, too.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to Jill Hevey Licastri for styling and to the Willow House home office team for sharing this photo on their Facebook page. And for some great beverage ideas, check out my<a href="http://www.imakenews.com/theinsider/e_article002419023.cfm?x=bl3whFF,bkl75s9d" target="_blank"> e-newsletter here</a>.</span><br />
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<i>The <a href="http://suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com/product.aspx?zpid=5910" target="_blank">Gramercy Beverage Server set</a> can be purchased from my online <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">Willow House</a> store -- or schedule a virtual party in May and get it for <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/NewsAndEvents/CompanyNewsDetail/3034088" target="_blank">as little as $5</a>!</i><br />
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Some of you may remember an <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2011/05/benefit-for-michele.html" target="_blank">online Willow House benefit</a> I hosted for my sister-in-law, Michele, last May. Michele's condition has progressed to pre-leukemia, and she now requires a bone marrow transplant (my husband is blessed to be able to donate marrow through peripheral blood stem cells).You can read about Michele and her situation on <a href="http://princapecos.blogspot.com/2012/04/shopping-for-shelly.html" target="_blank">my Princapecos blog</a>.<br />
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In light of this, I'm hosting another online Willow House benefit to help Michele and her husband, Tim, meet the expenses involved.<br />
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To participate in this fundraiser, simply visit either of my online <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">Willow House</a> stores, <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">Style for Home or Jewelry by Sara Blaine</a>,
place an order using Michele Fetz as your host, and I'll donate my
entire commission from your order directly to Michele. Style for Home
orders over $39.96 are still eligible for a customer special, and <a href="http://even%20e-outlet%20orders%20count/" target="_blank">even e-outlet orders count</a>! If you need help or prefer to order by phone, let me know.<br />
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I'd love for you to share this opportunity with your family and friends,
too. If you have several folks who'd like to participate, I'll even set
you up as host and let you earn host rewards. Contact me for details.<br />
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If you prefer not to shop but would still like to donate, let me know and I'll help you take care of that, too.<br />
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Above all, we would appreciate your prayers through this long process.
There are scores of people involved in making this happen, from
Michele's family to the Fisher House folks to the teams of professionals
at NIH. But ultimately, we know that all of this rests in the Lord's
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It's spring here in Georgia. It feels a bit like summer, but the high pollen count reminds me that it is actually spring (ah-choo!). Spring is actually my favorite time of year, perhaps because it was the one season that seemed unique in my Arizona upbringing.<br />
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A door bucket is a great way to provide a springtime welcome for your friends and family! One of my favorite door buckets is the <a href="http://suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com/product.aspx?zpid=5551" target="_blank">Willow House Flower Market Door Bucket</a>. This versatile bucket has sleek lines, a subtle but lovely design on the front, and a distinctive yet neutral moss bronze finish. I'm a bit lazy with mine, using faux greens all year long and just adding in a bit of seasonal color as needed.<br />
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On the other hand, <a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah over at Thrifty Decor Chick</a> has done a fabulous job of bringing spring to her door by using <i>cuttings from her own yard</i> in her own Flower Market Door Bucket. I love the look -- and the fact that she provides a great step-by-step tutorial to help you get a similar look! Be sure to hop over to her blog to get all the details (and browse around, as I know you'll love her great ideas)! <i>I just noticed that Sarah has paired her door bucket with the Must Have Door Hanger -- you can <a href="http://suzannejackson.store.willowhouse.com/product.aspx?zpid=6396" target="_blank">get the pair</a> for a special price!)</i><br />
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But the front door is not the only thing needing adorning this spring -- I love pulling out my lighter, brighter spring clothes! And what better way to adorn your wardrobe than with fresh spring jewelry? I mean, <i>spring... bling... </i>they must rhyme for a reason!<br />
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I'm loving the sneak peaks of the new lines for <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine</a>; it's <i>fresh</i> without being here-today-gone-tomorrow <i>trendy</i>. See for yourself...<br />
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Lovely Layla necklace and bracelet:<br />
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Fresh addition to the Bali Scroll collection:<br />
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These new products will be available April 1 at my online <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">Willow House jewelry store</a>! The Flower Market Door Bucket is available in my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">Style for Home online store</a> <i>now</i> -- purchase the door bucket or the bucket/hanger set and you'll qualify for our pick-your-own customer special!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2011.</span><br />
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Amy over at <a href="http://fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com/2012/03/casual-shorts.html" target="_blank">Fashion and Beauty Finds</a> fell in love with the Ionia Plain Hammered Cuff and has featured it over on her blog today. Check out how Amy worked it into a cute casual shorts outfit!<br />
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To see this piece and more, browse through my <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine catalog.</a> <br />
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Thanks, Amy!<br />
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Here's a shout out to Amy over at Fashion and Beauty Finds for featuring the <a href="http://suzannejackson.jewelry.willowhouse.com/product.aspx?zpid=6454" target="_blank">Biji Aqua Bead Stacking Rings</a> in her <a href="http://fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com/2012/03/mostly-sunnypartly-cloudy.html" target="_blank">Mostly Sunny / Partly Cloudy</a> wardrobe post today. Pop over and see how to wear one jumpsuit two ways by changing out accessories.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Such a lovely surprise for me today, as <a href="http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php" target="_blank">Plate & Pattern</a> provided a clever reveal of our upcoming catalog for <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/ShopNow" target="_blank">Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fresh and fun, isn't it! Sadly, we have to wait a bit longer to see what's inside...</span></span><br />
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“Bold,
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">from <b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Decorate</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> by
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Coronado Stone Pedestal ($39.96, or set of 2 $71.96)<br />
Riverstone Dinnerware (set of 4 placesettings $179.96) <br />
Adelaide Flatware (set of 4 placesettings $169.96) <br />
Salud Goblets (set of 4, $49.96)<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">These products and more available at <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/" target="_blank">my online Willow House store</a>. </span></span></span><br />
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energy. It can be uplifting and make us smile, and your home should make you
smile, you should be happy there. What better way to achieve this than by
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Amira Collection: Candlestands (set of 3, $49.96), Luminaries (set of 3, $44.96), Rustic Jar ($59.96)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cordova Collection: Candle Sconce ($19.96, or set of 2 $34.96); Firescreen ($119.96)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Medallion Mirror ($109.96)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Demibottle Trio ($39.96)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>{For tips on creating your own monogram for the mirror, check out my Pins <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/182044009907185605/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/182044009907232190/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/182044009907236436/" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/182044009907351222/" target="_blank">here</a>. And if you'd like an invite to Pinterest, let me know!}</i> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Infuse color into your wardrobe, as well, with the Bali Scroll Labradorite Collection from <a href="http://suzannejackson.willowhouse.com/OnlineCatalog/Jewelry/2011Fall/" target="_blank">Willow House Jewelry by Sara Blaine</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of the things I accomplished was to clean out my freezer. It's been one of those tasks that niggles in the back of my mind, fairly shouting at me when I make my almost daily trip out to the garage to retrieve something. Most of the time it's been out of sight, out of mind. This day, however, it made it to my to do list, and got done. (Muchas gracias to my daughter for helping me by holding the trash bag and counting chicken. Such special bonding time.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">When we moved to our present location, I <strike>cleaned out</strike> oversaw the cleaning out of </span>two refrigerators by above-mentioned daughter. One fridge was coming with us to be stored, the other was staying behind. No time to clean out the poor freezer; I just locked her door and hoped for the best. Did you know that Hot Pockets could probably survive twenty years (and maybe a nuclear explosion) when frozen without changing their appearance, taste, or chemical makeup one iota? But they went in the trash nonetheless. Apparently, they were not all my son hoped they would be.<br />
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I didn't label anything in the freezer, but I did group things (you'll see two tubs of chicken breasts: one with bone, one without -- chicken has been on sale a lot at Kroger lately). And I have <i>plenty</i> of flour. Guess that holiday baking plan didn't work out quite like I hoped. Again. Back to the chicken... I did also put the oldest to the front to get used up sooner. And I excavated a ham bone from <i>last</i> Christmas. Good grief.<br />
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Thankfully, I remembered a resource I had used <i>two</i> houses ago to help me keep up with what's in the freezer. <a href="http://organizedhome.com/">OrganizedHome.com</a> has an awesome, very user-friendly <a href="http://organizedhome.com/sites/default/files/printable/notebook_food_inventory_freezer.pdf" target="_blank">Freezer Inventory form</a>. You just list what you have, then draw a slash in the boxes next to the blank to show the quantity on hand for that item. When you use remove an, you just draw a slash the other direction (making an <i>X</i>). Genius!<br />
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of the neat things about the internet is that it seems to have shrunk
the world. I've enjoyed getting to know women from around the country
through their blogs, and I'll like to introduce a few of them to you
over the next few weeks. I've only met one of these ladies in person,
but these are all women who have inspired me in one way or another. I
hope you'll enjoy getting to know them. Be sure to stop by their blogs,
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Christian blogger with foodie tendencies. A former cemetery and funeral
director trained in graphic design (go figure!), she is married to a
professional artist and homeschools their nine-year-old son in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Her blog,
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Headmistress at The Impossibly Irregular Academy for Hopelessly<br />
Unsocialized Children</blockquote>
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Remembering that education, like life, is a marathon and not a sprint.</blockquote>
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One family favorite, that is requested more than any other, are my <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://justjules.me/?p=2430">Sweet Sausage Grinders</a>. These are wonderful when you're feeding a crowd and
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<span style="font-size: small;">Don't you just love holiday traditions? My mom was always big on little traditions... like having one gift for us to open on Christmas Eve, like always having an orange and nuts in our Christmas stockings, like making sure a sweet little Valentine card awaited us at breakfast...</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2i3Si37sZm4/TsPuZNTkAKI/AAAAAAAADro/PLvrxEnRk-c/s1600/Herald+Angel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2i3Si37sZm4/TsPuZNTkAKI/AAAAAAAADro/PLvrxEnRk-c/s200/Herald+Angel.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a new tradition that your family will just love: find the Christmas angel. Angels played such an important role in the nativity, acting as God's messengers of truth in revealing His plan. One way to keep the focus on CHRISTmas this year is to use an angel as a reminder of the reason for the season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">On the first night of your new tradition (you might want to time this to do the third Scripture reading on Christmas Eve), bring out your angel to show your children. Read through Luke 1:26-38 aloud with your children. Help them understand that the angel was serving God by bringing a very important message to Mary. Ask your children:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Do you think Mary was surprised to see the angel? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">What did the angel tell Mary?</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Now tell your children that you have an angel surprise for them. In the morning, when they wake up, they should look around the house for your angel. It might be on a shelf, a table, or even in a cupboard. Perhaps the child who finds the angel can be your special messenger that day, letting the family know when meals are ready, delivering notes, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">For several more nights, continue to review what you read in Luke 1 and remind your children to look for the angel each morning. When you are ready, read Matthew 1:18-25 aloud with your children. Ask them:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">What did the angel tell Joseph? </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Continue reviewing what you've read and hiding (often in plain sight) the angel for several more nights. Then, for your final reading, read through Luke 2:1-20 with your children. After reading, ask your children:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">What did the angel tell them?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">What happened next?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">How did the shepherds respond?</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you read the final reading on Christmas Eve, you will "hide" the angel one more time. Perhaps this time you could hide it near a nativity or your Christmas tree -- somewhere the family might gather on Christmas morning. Once the family is gathered together, review -- even reread -- the passages you've shared together, "glorifying and praising God for all that {you} have heard and seen..." just as the shepherds did. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>One
of the neat things about the internet is that it seems to have shrunk
the world. I've enjoyed getting to know women from around the country
through their blogs, and I'll like to introduce a few of them to you
over the next few weeks. I've only met one of these ladies in person,
but these are all women who have inspired me in one way or another. I
hope you'll enjoy getting to know them. Be sure to stop by their blogs,
too!</i></span></div>
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Emily Jones is a wife and mother of four who somehow finds time to create really pretty things. On her blog, <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/" target="_blank">Jones Design Company</a>,
Emily shares her love of beautiful things with us (literally – I’m
talking nice monthly giveaways) along with home projects, recipes, and
snippets of her life. Check out Emily’s shop <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/shop/" target="_blank">here</a> (aren’t the Scripture art prints wonderful?).</div>
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Please share your job description in 25 words or less.<span style="color: #17375e;"> </span>
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WIFE . MOMMY . GRAPHIC DESIGNER . ARTIST . BLOGGER . WRITER . DREAMER. </blockquote>
What is the most challenging part of your job?
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BALANCING WORK TIME WITH MOMMY TIME. I LOVE
MY FOUR LITTLE ONES, BUT GET SO MUCH PERSONAL FULFILLMENT OUT OF
CREATING THAT SOMETIMES IT IS HARD TO KNOW WHEN TO LET GO AND JUST PLAY
WITH MY KIDS. AND KEEPING UP WITH EMAIL CAN BE CHALLENGING. </blockquote>
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
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I FIND IT HUMBLING AND SO FLATTERING THAT I
AM ABLE TO JUST DO WHAT I LOVE {WHETHER CREATING ART PRINTS, EXPRESSING
MY THOUGHTS OR SHARING A PROJECT HOW-TO} AND BE ABLE TO INSPIRE OTHER
WOMEN THROUGH IT. THE COMMENTS FROM LADIES WHO HAVE DISCOVERED A
CREATIVITY INSIDE OF THEM THEY NEVER KNEW THEY HAD AND CREDIT ME WITH
INSPIRING IT ARE ALWAYS SUCH AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO ME.</blockquote>
What is your favorite room in your home? (and please
tell us why)
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I AM GLAD TO SAY THAT I HAVE A FEW FAVORITE
ROOMS IN OUR HOME. WE HAVE WORKED HARD TO TRANSFORM OUR ORDINARY
NEW-CONSTRUCTION HOME INTO A PLACE WITH CHARACTER AND THE RESULTS HAVE
REALLY MADE IT FEEL LIKE ‘US’. OUR KITCHEN IS THE MOST USED WITH LOTS OF
FAMILY TIME, SO I LIKE IT. THE LIVING ROOM IS COZY AND FULL OF GREAT
MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS, SO IT IS MY FAVORITE. OUR DAUGHTER’S NURSERY IS A
BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF FEMININITY IN A HOUSEHOLD OF BOYS AND I LOVE THE
SPACE THAT WAS CREATED IN THERE. AND MY OFFICE JUST FEELS LIKE ME. IT IS
A GREAT PLACE TO CREATE AND BE INSPIRED.</blockquote>
Please share a favorite recipe you’ve cooked or DIY
project you’ve done. <br />
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ONE OF MY FAVORITE PROJECTS I’VE DONE IS THE <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/decorate/painted-wallpaper-a-tutorial/" target="_blank">PAINTED WALLPAPER</a> IN MY OFFICE. IT IS SUBTLE, BUT INTERESTING AND WAS SO REWARDING TO COMPLETE. </blockquote>
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When you are unmotivated, what keeps you going?
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DEADLINES! AND SOMETIMES I JUST NEED TO TAKE A BREAK FROM CREATING AND ENJOY THE THINGS THAT OTHERS HAVE CREATED. </div>
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What sage advice would you give a young woman today who would like to
marry?<br />
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MARRIAGE IS WONDERFUL AND FULFILLING, BUT
ONE OF THE GREATEST FORMS OF SELF-SACRIFICE. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE
LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT SERVING, DESIRING TO BE UNSELFISH IN OUR ACTIONS
AND WORDS AND HAVE HAD TO MATURE A LOT IN ORDER TO MAKE OUR HOUSEHOLD
FUNCTION SMOOTHLY. FOR A YOUNG WOMAN WHO WOULD LIKE TO MARRY, I WOULD
SAY TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, FIND WAYS TO SERVE OTHERS, DISCOVER YOUR
PASSIONS AND MAKE SURE THE MAN YOU CHOOSE IS KIND AND RESPECTFUL.</div>
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What were you doing thirty minutes before you answered these interview
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CHECKING EMAIL, SHOPPING FOR BIRTHDAY GIFTS ON AMAZON FOR MY ALMOST FOUR-YEAR OLD, DRINKING COFFEE WITH EGGNOG.</div>
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What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?<br />
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REGULARLY: TALL, DECAF, EXTRA HOT, NONFAT VANILLA LATTE</div>
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DURING THE HOLIDAYS: TALL, DECAF, EXTRA HOT, NONFAT EGGNOG LATTE</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2011.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I'd love for you to share this post with friends, but please share the full link. Common courtesy dictates that you do not copy the post into your own blog without proper attribution. Thanks!}</i></span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-71199050632447153732011-11-07T13:30:00.000-05:002011-11-15T13:58:59.266-05:00Introducing... Melissa @ A Familiar Path<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>One
of the neat things about the internet is that it seems to have shrunk
the world. I've enjoyed getting to know women from around the country
through their blogs, and I'll like to introduce a few of them to you
over the next few weeks. I've only met one of these ladies in person,
but these are all women who have inspired me in one way or another. I
hope you'll enjoy getting to know them. Be sure to stop by their blogs,
too!</i></span></div>
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<span id="goog_1379819162"></span><span id="goog_1379819163"></span>Melissa Stover lives in a small town in rural Arkansas,
where she encourages one husband, homeschools four “sheltered, anti-social
children”, and shoots some amazing photos of life. Melissa’s blog, <a href="http://afamiliarpath.com/">A Familiar Path</a>, provides little snapshots
of her day in a mix of words and photos. Find out more about her photo business
<a href="http://www.melissastoverphoto.com/">here</a>.</div>
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Please share your job description in 25 words or less.<span style="color: #17375e;"> </span>
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I'm a child and family photographer in South Arkansas. I'm also a
blogger, juggling two blogs, and an occasional writer for companies.</blockquote>
What is the most challenging part of your job?
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Finding a good balance between how much I <i>want</i> to work and how much I <i>can</i>
work. Both of my jobs as photographer and blogger take a lot of my
mental energy as well as sitting down at the computer for chunks of
time. I love doing it, but my main focus right now is educating my
children and being a mother. I don't want to neglect that job, so I
limit what I take on with the other jobs.</blockquote>
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
<span style="color: #17375e;"> </span><br />
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Getting to use my creative talents and learning new things.</blockquote>
What is your favorite room in your home? (and please
tell us why)
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My bedroom. It's calm, usually quiet and I love to sleep. (Plus it's where all my shows are DVR'd waiting for me to watch them.)</blockquote>
Please share a favorite recipe you’ve cooked or DIY
project you’ve done. <br />
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My kids and I made several of <a href="http://afamiliarpath.com/2010/12/electronic-gadget-cover/">these ipod cases</a> for Christmas gifts last year. We really enjoyed doing it.</blockquote>
When you are unmotivated, what keeps you going?
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Usually I take a walk outside with my camera. Getting outside almost always clears my head and helps me to focus.</div>
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What sage advice would you give a young woman today who would like to
marry?<br />
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Choose a man who is kind to you, who you are compatible with in beliefs, and someone your mom and daddy approves of.<br />
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What were you doing thirty minutes before you answered these interview
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Thinking about what to cook for supper. It's one of my most challenging
times each day. (I decided on chicken, in case you were wondering.)</div>
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What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?<br />
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I don't drink coffee so I've never had a Starbucks drink. I'm a Coke fan.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2011.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>{I'd love for you to share this post with friends, but please share the full link. Common courtesy dictates that you do not copy the post into your own blog without proper attribution. Thanks!}</i></span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-46449175813755466572011-10-24T12:28:00.000-04:002011-11-15T13:59:23.351-05:00Introducing... Lori @ Nourishment for Ladies<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>One
of the neat things about the internet is that it seems to have shrunk
the world. I've enjoyed getting to know women from around the country
through their blogs, and I'll like to introduce a few of them to you
over the next few weeks. I've only met one of these ladies in person,
but these are all women who have inspired me in one way or another. I
hope you'll enjoy getting to know them. Be sure to stop by their blogs,
too!</i></span></div>
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Lori Rhodes is a woman of many seasons… she’s the mother of
five girls (the oldest is soon to be married) with another on the way. She’s
been married to her favorite pastor, Ray, for 24 years. On her blog, <a href="http://nitw4ladies.blogspot.com/">Nourishmentfor Ladies</a>, Lori shares special family moments, funny stories, and encouraging
words. I'm thankful that I have met Lori personally and have experienced her gracious hospitality. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Note: Ray also has a blog, </i><a href="http://nourishedintheword.org/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nourished
in the Word</i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, and online
bookstore, </i><a href="http://www.booksthatnourish.com/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Books that Nourish</i></a>.)</div>
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Please share your job description in 25 words or less.<span style="color: #17375e;"> </span>
<span style="color: #17375e;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">My job description includes, but is not limited to being Ray's wife;
mother to Rachel, Hannah, Sarah, Mary, Lydia and baby to be born in
November; pastor's wife to Grace Community Church; daughter to Ray's and
my parents; sister to all of our siblings; ... My life is not my own,
but I'm glad about that.</span></blockquote>
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What is the most challenging part of your job?
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One of the most challenging parts of my job is having to choose between
my children. There are often times when one will have an event at the
same time as another, or one will want to talk when another needs me.
It's hard to choose between one child's music class and another's
basketball game.</blockquote>
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Being pregnant at forty-four, controlling hormones is also a huge challenge for me.</blockquote>
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What is the most rewarding part of your job?
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Having all of my family around the same table or in the same room,
talking, laughing, reading or having Bible time together are incredibly
rewarding times. I also love to see the girls reading on their own,
playing dolls, or playing together. A wonderful sound to me is to hear
giggles and whispers from another room knowing that my family members
are loving each other.</blockquote>
What is your favorite room in your home? (and please
tell us why)
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When I began to think of my favorite room in my home, my bedroom was
what came to mind first. When it's clean, it is calm and peaceful and
where I can usually be alone with Ray. But I also love our living room.
It's big, holds a lot of people and is usually where there is the most
laughter.</blockquote>
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One of the goals in my home of girls was to have books and
baby dolls readily available in every room. As the girls get older,
that doesn't always work out, I think it helps to foster a love for
reading and babies.</blockquote>
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project you’ve done (you can briefly describe, then link back to your
blog/website – and I’d love a picture if you have one). <br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">One of my favorite projects was our Scripture canvases! Our whole family
painted canvases and put our weekly Scripture memory verses on them
then hung them on the wall. I am still trying to figure out how to make
them stay on the wall and hang straight, but I love the idea. Here is a
</span><a href="http://nitw4ladies.blogspot.com/2011/08/one-of-my-all-time-favorite-household.html" style="color: #073763;">link to the post</a><span style="color: #073763;">. Because it's on my stairs I couldn't get a great
picture of it. </span></blockquote>
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When you are unmotivated, what keeps you going?
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Accountability is often what keeps me motivated to do what's right. If
my girls are around, I really don't want to set a bad example for them.</div>
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Also, knowing Scripture is profitable for my life, I try to stay close
to that. Some days I have to quote it over and over to make myself think
correctly. And to be honest, in my own sinful heart, there have been
times when I have known I needed to be doing something more productive,
I've pushed aside thoughts of Scripture to satisfy my sin.</div>
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What sage advice would you give a young woman today who would like to
marry?<br />
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My own "sage" advice for young women about to get married would be to
love God more than you love your husband! He will not let you down. He
is faithful, trustworthy, and your best comforter.</div>
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What were you doing thirty minutes before you answered these interview
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While I'm answering these questions, I'm also cooking a special meal for
Ray's 50th birthday. I started making this meal when first got married
and it has remained one of our special occasion meals. The only problem
is I lost the recipe at Father's Day and I am going on memory tonight.</div>
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What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?<br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">I don't think I could ever get too much coffee, I love it! At Starbucks
I would generally choose a plain latte or add a shot vanilla to it. In
the Fall, hands down- Pumpkin spice latte. But I also enjoy the
peppermint mocha latte in the winter. Being pregnant, I haven't drank a
lot of coffee in the past few months so I'm looking forward to that
soon.</span></div>
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{Note: I shared one of Lori's favorite fall recipes <a href="http://willowhousewelcome.blogspot.com/2011/09/falling-for-fall-recipes-that-is.html">here</a>.}<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2011.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>{I'd love for you to share this post with friends, but please share the full link. Common courtesy dictates that you do not copy the post into your own blog without proper attribution. Thanks!}</i></span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319124569497129096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571265605981397147.post-3769725310695352212011-10-24T11:13:00.000-04:002011-10-24T11:13:34.049-04:00Introducing... Becky @ Organizing Made Fun<div style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>One of the neat things about the internet is that it seems to have shrunk the world. I've enjoyed getting to know women from around the country through their blogs, and I'll like to introduce a few of them to you over the next few weeks. I've only met one of these ladies in person, but these are all women who have inspired me in one way or another. I hope you'll enjoy getting to know them. Be sure to stop by their blogs, too!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Becky
lives in Southern California and loves to organize and decorate (and often
combines the two), as well as gardening and playing the piano. She describes
herself as “a wife, Mommy, and child of God.” On her blog, <a href="http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.com/">Organizing Made Fun</a>, Becky
shares some of her favorite organizing secrets, ways to save money, and
projects she does around the house (in a modern twist on the Proverbs 31
woman). </span></div>
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Please share your job description in 25 words or less.<span style="color: #17375e;"> </span>
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<span style="color: #17375e;">I am a stay at home mom, piano teacher, and part-time blogger!</span></blockquote>
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What is the most challenging part of your job?
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<span style="color: #17375e;">Keeping my focus, I get distracted easily! I am a big advocate of schedules
and in order to have time to do everything, I MUST have a detailed schedule. As
a blogger, I can spend 3-4 hours on one post, sometimes more time – taking
photos, editing photos, writing out
content, editing content, etc. so I have little bits of time here and
there carved out to work on blog stuff. As a piano teacher, I have to
have had to make “business”
hours and stick to only those – if someone can’t work with the
days/hours I
teach, I’m not the piano teacher for them! As a mom, it’s important to
me to
make sure when my kids are home from school, that I’m completely focused
on
them. So, I make sure that blogging and piano teaching don’t divert from
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What is the most rewarding part of your job?
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<span style="color: #17375e;">As a SAHM, my children! They are amazing! As a piano teacher, I love my students and
they really are learning something and enjoying it! I hope to encourage them,
be patient and kind, but also firm if there is something better that they can
do. As a blogger, it is my goal to motivate and inspire other Moms/Ladies to
get their homes and families organized and scheduled to free up their time and
tie them down!</span></blockquote>
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What is your favorite room in your home? (and please
tell us why)
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<span style="color: #17375e;">Our family room. It’s blue and calm and delightful. We all hang out
in there. It’s beach-y feeling and just a warm place with all our family
photos. We have the kids' computer, the game table, and our TV in there. So we all are in there most of the time.</span></blockquote>
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Please share a favorite recipe you’ve cooked or DIY
project you’ve done (you can briefly describe, then link back to your
blog/website – and I’d love a picture if you have one). <br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">My recent project for my daughter’s room was fun! It was a </span><a href="http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.com/2011/09/from-shabby-to-cutie.html" style="color: #073763;">set of nightstands</a><span style="color: #073763;"> for beside her bed.</span><a href="http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.com/2011/09/from-shabby-to-cutie.html" target="_blank"><wbr style="color: #073763;"></wbr></a></blockquote>
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When you are unmotivated, what keeps you going?
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<span style="color: #17375e;">Honestly, I have to stop and do something that I enjoy for a few
moments. There are days I schedule in “projects” and I would rather not do
anything all day! So, I have to get myself motivated by starting small.</span><br />
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What sage advice would you give a young woman today who would like to
marry?<br />
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<span style="color: #17375e;">Oh, my! Be
teachable. I see so many young Moms and young ladies who
feel they know it all. I was that way. Be willing to let old women share
their
lives with you – disciple you and encourage you to holiness and
godliness. Learn to serve. You will be doing a lot of that once you
married, but you need to do so for the glory of God. Not for what you
get!</span><br />
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What were you doing thirty minutes before you answered these interview
questions?<br />
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<span style="color: #17375e;">Working on my blog updating stuff!</span><br />
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What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?<br />
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<span style="color: #17375e;">I hate to disappoint, but I don’t drink coffee or ever go to
Starbucks! </span></div>
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I enjoy cooking dinner for my family (and I sure enjoy eating), but I
find myself cooking the same meals month after month. And even as a
stay-at-home mom, our family schedule sometimes leaves me with little
time to spend in the kitchen.<br />
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A couple of years ago I found great resource: <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/">Eat at Home: Everyday Food for Busy People</a>.
On her blog, Tiffany shares great tips and recipes that allow her to
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Suzanne Jackson 2011.</span><br />
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