tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74007097309393031842024-03-12T17:02:03.246-07:00April AbloomA little bit of everything. God, prayer, growth, crafts, life, laughs, advice, Army, marriage, youth, challenges, all wrapped up in my posts.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-74599304804218736172012-12-02T13:55:00.002-08:002012-12-02T13:55:39.528-08:00I'm an AVON Lady <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="messageBody" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.38;"><span class="userContent"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am very excited about this new experience. </span></span></span></h5>
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<span class="messageBody" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.38;"><span class="userContent"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I grew up on AVON, </span></span></span></h5>
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<span class="messageBody" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.38;"><span class="userContent"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">so I'm very familiar and comfortable with their products.<br />I would not support a company that I did not support myself.<br />AVON has a huge variety of merchandise for nearly everyone.<br />I'm here to help, so if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. </span></span></span></h5>
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<span class="messageBody" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.38;"><span class="userContent"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here's my site that you can order from, </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 33px;">If you in the Somerset KY area I will be home for the holidays & would be happy to bring your orders to you (to wave your delivery fee).</span></span></div>
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Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-42691834478795308112012-11-19T13:51:00.001-08:002012-11-19T13:51:55.731-08:00New Blog<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's about weight loss, self esteem, and doing all of it with God's help. </span></div>
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Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-4717356321618322152012-10-02T13:03:00.001-07:002012-10-02T13:07:59.766-07:00Fall has Arrived (Curtsey of Dollar Tree) I've always imagined my house being a warm home that is decorated through the year in coordination with the current seasons and holidays. Well... I've kinda dropped the ball, with the exception of a very few paper decorations and hand soaps for the 4th of July, this is the first time I've made any sort of effort in creating my seasonal house. I still have more to do, but here's where I've started.<br />
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The pumpkin, and scarecrow are from Dollar Tree ($1 each of course) The new plant came from a dish-garden we received. My husband's grandmother Betty passed away this past September. Her funeral was on my birthday, the 7th. She was an extraordinary woman. We miss her a lot. </div>
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The kitchen window as a whole. </div>
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Again the two pumpkins are from D.T., the plant was another part of the dish-garden. </div>
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I added some fall foliage to my preexisting arrangements. I put in some orange berry (?) stems and leaves, these were also from D.T. I just cut up the bunch. </div>
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This cross was Betty's. We placed it above our front door. I love seeing it ever time I leave. </div>
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The entry way. </div>
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Close up.</div>
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One of the side tables in the living room. The new white flower pot was Betty's and the plants were part of the dish-garden that we separated. </div>
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Other side table. </div>
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T.V. console. </div>
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I replaced three of the round clear votives with the festive leave ones, also from D.T. </div>
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Arrangement on the coffee table, with added autumn foliage from D.T.</div>
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I added autumn leaves and berries to this arrangement as well, and moved my owl from the bookshelves so he could be showcased better. The owl is a oil burner from B&BW, it was a birthday present from last year. </div>
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Wanted to show my new painting that I received for my birthday from my dear friend and neighbor <a href="http://www.thechanginghues.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>. </div>
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Well that's all for now folks.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-36063182903152259522012-04-05T14:45:00.003-07:002012-04-05T14:48:02.630-07:00You're All That & a Cup of Tea<div style="text-align: center;">
This is a throwback but I thought you would enjoy. This was a gift I threw together for my mother-in-law's birthday this past August. </div>
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This is the set as a whole:</div>
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I sketched the outline of the teacup on the back of the patterned paper- and then cut it out. The inside said, "<i>You're all that and a cup of tea.</i>"</div>
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As one of my Christian mentors, and a lover of tea- this gift was perfect. I purchased it at LifeWay. </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-39476726336784597502012-04-03T22:40:00.000-07:002012-10-02T13:08:17.098-07:00Post, Pictures, & Picnik<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a while, I know, I'm going to try my darnedest to be more persistent with this blog. The last little while I felt as though I had nothing worthy of the blogosphere. I always said, "I'll post something when something happens" but plenty has happened and I have a lot of catching up to do. First off, we're out of Arizona, we're back on the east side- and man did I miss the green. We are back home (of all places- but I'm not complaining) stationed at Fort Knox. We were blessed in receiving on-post housing. Given that we lived in a tiny hotel room in AZ, and our apartment before was paid by two broke college students/newlyweds, our current house is a DREAM. And even if our previous living circumstances weren't so crummy- this place would still exceed all my expectations, once again, <b>very</b> blessed. Oh and a BIG plus are the neighbors (more posts to come later- promise). Once again, my wonderful heavenly father was looking out for me. Since we didn't have the best of luck in AZ (probably the loneliest I have ever felt) I started sending up the prayer requests way in advance- months ago. Before we even knew where we were living. Anyway I was just gonna share with you some pics of the place. </div>
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Go easy on my pics- I'm not a photographer, and I used my phone to take all of these (as if you couldn't figure that out yourselves lol). </div>
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Also my first time using Picnik- and possibly my last since they're closing the site the 19th of this month (which I know TOO many people who are going to be crushed).</div>
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And we've only been here a couple of weeks, so there is still plenty I want to do - which I will also update you with. </div>
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1. Ashley Furniture from a Furniture Liquidators store (very happy with the price- couch, love-seat, 3-piece matching tables all for $950-ish)</div>
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2./3. Small bookshelf- Better Home & Gardens line from Wal-Mart, I've learned that I really love their stuff. Plus I got a free year subscription to their magazine for everything we purchased from that line. So my mom, mother-in-law, & I will have stylin' houses and gardens throughout the next year.</div>
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4. Big bookshelves- BH&G. Love these. Oh, and a confidence boost since I [nearly] built them all by myself.</div>
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5. Entertainment center from Biglots- It's working out pretty well. I now have to figure out what to do with ALL the cords :/</div>
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6. Little dining area that's connected with the living room- all one big space. The table was also from the same Furniture Liquidators (brand new >$200)</div>
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1. In the far right, on top of the toaster oven is a solid white cow creamer I have always wanted. Got it on sale from Pier One for $2. So happy. It's the little things.</div>
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2. The left side of my kitchen from the front entrance.</div>
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3. My cousin gave me an oversized slightly tacky flower arrangement (since I love red) with a $1 vase and $1 bag of glass pebbles from the dollar tree, I whipped up a cute lil' arrangement for $2. This was my first one, I'm pretty happy with it. </div>
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4. LOVE these Martha Stewart wall decals (Staples is where I got them, I do believe). I use the top for a meal planner and the bottom for a grocery list. I just snap a picture on my phone before I head to the grocery. </div>
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5. Coffee/ espresso area- once again- very blessed :)</div>
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6. Adorable Paula Dean apron from K-Mart. Loved the colors. And toward the left is one of my favorite pictures "V-J Day in Times Squares". It's just printed on regular paper and put in a Dollar Tree frame. </div>
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My mother for my 16th birthday was gracious enough to buy me this bedroom suite. At the time all I could think about was how it wasn't a car- but now I'm much more grateful.</div>
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1. BH&G shelve from Wal-Mart (really racking up those subscriptions).</div>
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2. BH&G over the door hooks.</div>
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3. Monogrammed towels. A gift from my mom. I believe she got them at K-Mart. Also have matching wash-clothes (top left of pic.1) and hand-towels put away. </div>
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4. BH&G shower shelf. LOVE this item. One of my favorite things we bought, out of the entire house.</div>
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6. Monogrammed shower curtain from Burkes for $4.</div>
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He got this ginormous U-shaped desk from Office Depot on a bundle sale. I believe he payed less than $250 for it brand new. We may leave it with the house once we leave because it is just so big lol.</div>
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I sometimes think of myself as an old soul, though my birth certificate would scream otherwise.</div>
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I am a God fearing woman.</div>
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I am an Army wife, married 04/22/11.</div>
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I love learning new things, trying to craft, and having fun.</div>
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I am beginning life.</div>
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And offering you to join alongside for the ride.</div>
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Sorry it's been a couple of days. This post is a little silly, but I just wanted to share a little perspective with you today. My husband and I commonly have "odd" conversations. A more recent one was about cravings. </div>
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Something you need to know about my husband is he is very laid back, I've only seen him kinda mad once in the 5 (and then some) years I've known him. I, on the other-hand, am very passionate about things. Perhaps it's the extra X chromosome, but for whatever the reason we humor each other with the differences.
So, I deal with off the wall cravings (no I'm not pregnant, though I wouldn't be a bit upset if I were). My husbands take on this is relief that he doesn't have to go through an annoying, extreme feeling of desire and need towards something. I can understand this perspective, especially when the cravings are off the wall. Watermelon in January. Coffee at mid-night, but the moment is not right (thank you Train), anyway the point is it can be out-of-the-way and difficult achieve. </div>
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I on the other hand am very thankful for these sometimes ridiculous urges. That cup of coffee I've been craving so badly for a couple of weeks, would have never tasted SO good if it hadn't been for the ongoing craving. That little ole' cup of coffee would just be a cup of coffee, so plain Jane. I'm thankful for everything God has equipped me with, even the "annoying" traits.
Anyway that was my little rant. I hope you can see the good in something, perhaps less than desirable, in your life today.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-27354085433012412952012-01-19T15:23:00.000-08:002012-01-23T18:21:38.451-08:00Army, Oh MySoooo, I have all faith that my Lord will provide for us. He has always shown us favor up to this point, I don't see why he would go changing things now. Being the human I am, and being flawed, I'm trying really hard to fight the urge not to worry- instead of just being completely worry-free. I have been calling the last 3 days to be put on the Fort Knox housing list. I've also left two voice mails with the lady in charge of said list. I planned on calling over half a year ago, but read somewhere online that you shouldn't call to be put on a Housing waiting list prior to three months of arrival. Any-who, I ask that prayers be sent that we get a house on base (for that makes life that much more convenient, meaning life is that much better). And if you have any advice on the matter- the more the merrier. Or if you live on post and are looking for a new friend I'll be there the beginning of March. Can't wait to meet you :)<br />
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After trying to crack this thing, for the last couple of hours, I'm going to settle for my pretty cool header. Sorry there's not more to look at but I've copied and pasted to my hearts content. Read numerous "blog help" blogs and still no amazingly adorable background. I am NOT accepting defeat, but definitely taking a break. "Back in the day" I used to spend hours on my Myspace copying and pasting code, so I could have the cutest profile. I've taken numerous computer classes in school, and a pretty challenging computer class in college, but as of right now I still have a plain Jane blog. Oh well. If you have any advice I'm all ears, because the rest of my body will be stuffing my face with some Lemon creme cake, and watching some more Army Wives.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7400709730939303184.post-46378982588828682312012-01-17T22:18:00.000-08:002012-04-05T14:52:22.574-07:00Salutations<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a bit of a newbie to the blogging world. I have a few favorite blogs, and discover new ones almost daily. But personally I am a bit behind. I want this blog to offer a creative outlet (that sounds like I'm trying to hard lol). I want to share my trials, triumphs, hopefully advice, and encouragement. I also want to receive the same from you. There are parts of my life that are very dear to me, and help sculpt who I am, and whether I like it or not, they seem to categorize me. This helps <i><b>make connections</b></i> though, for that I am grateful. </span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First off, I am a <u><b>Christian</b></u>. Yes I have my faults. No we don't have to agree on everything or even share ideologies. I am open minded, I love to learn and grow. That being said, I'll be respectful towards your opinions and beliefs, I would also appreciate the same in return.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly, I'm a <u><b>newlywed</b></u>. I love my husband dearly. Constantly learning everyday, and also loving and laughing. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thirdly, I am an <u><b>Army wife</b></u>. Also a newbie at this. Everyday brings new challenges, and I'm always up for advice, and perhaps I can give a bit in return.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fourthly, I am also very <u><b>young</b></u> (hence being a newbie at everything lol). But at times I feel older than my years, and my cardigans and Keds would also help the persona. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fifthly, I love <u><b>crafting</b></u>, but I am definitely no Martha Stewart. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">I completely wing everything. I do not have formal training, I just like making things that are pleasing to look at. And being inspired by others creativity. Hopefully</span> I can get the word across about some awesome ideas, and maybe ones you should save you money and time on. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whelp, that's about it. I just want to basically put myself out there and hopefully be able to share insight, perspective, some laughs, and be helpful in someway. And of course receive the same from you.</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045075261228528255noreply@blogger.com6