Oh happy day, oh happy day..

I have a NEW vacuum and I couldn't be happier. We were talking about getting a new one. So a week ago when we were at Walmart we noticed this Bissell that said it was super good for getting up dog hair. WELL that caught our eye. As we have 3 little fur babies and 2 of them shed like crazy. The other one is non-shedding. So we looking it over and compared the bagless of it to the buying of a filter every few months to the cost and figured why not give it a try. We could always bring it back if we did n't like it RIGHT?
WELL let me tell you I couldn't be happier with it's performance. I was figuring I would get much picked up from it since I had just swept the day before-- well was I so very, very wrong. It filled the cup reservoir past full with just my living room. I felt ashamed. 
But the dust, dirt and dog hair it picked up actually made me feel good. So needless to say we have NOT taken it back. I vacuum every 3 days and I love to see the stuff it picks up. It is a little hard to push and pull but that lets me know it is sucking up the dirt, dust and dog hair. Plus with me being able to see it being sucked up seems to help. 
I had always had a Dirt Devil before but I think I am sold on a Bissell from now on. Don't get me wrong I am not dissing on Dirt Devil or trying to sell Bissell, I am only giving my opinion here. 
But I do have to tell you what I think is working best here. The attachment that comes with it to pick up the hair off the furniture is great. No more worries of company leaving with dog hair on them. Or me worrying of wearing black and having dog hair showing up on it. I am just so thrilled with this machine. 

                              This was just from my living room alone.

I am so thankful

I am so thankful for all of the friends I have made along the way as I have blogged. I enjoy visiting your blog and getting to know you. I feel happy when you are happy and sad when you are sad. I enjoy making some of your recipes and making some of your crafts. 
I have learnt many helpful tips along the way. You have helped me through my sad encounters and shared my joys with me. For that I thank you.
I am glad I have gotten to know you. I know I don't always leave a note when I visit your blog. But know that I do visit. There are times when I just don't have the words in my head to say anything. But a bit of my heart is left there when I have visited. Know that.
Have a blessed night,
Christina

Nature at it's best

This is what I seen when I was visiting a friend yesterday. We were setting on her front porch enjoying the breeze and I happened to look up and seen this in the corner.

The momma bird was passing back and forth in the front lawn with food in her mouth waiting until we went in so she could feed her babies.
Sorry I couldn't get a pic of the momma feeding her babies.

Free DIY Wood Working plans

I don't know about you but we love to build our own projects. It gives us time together and we are more appreciative of the outcome. We love to make things for the outside of the house. We are looking into putting a light weight porch roof on the house next. So I have been doing searches online for plans/instructions.
Along the way I came across this site--- buildeazy.com where they have a lot of plans you can just follow or buy from them if you'd rather. I found many plans that I have sent to myself for us to think about in the near future.
So I wanted to share the site with my friends. I know there are some of you who would rather do your own projects as to having to pay someone else and not get it done the way *you* want it done.
That's the way I am. I want it done my way and I hate to tell someone I don't like the way they did it.
So I hope you find a project or 2 that you might like on this site. They even have a page here-- http://www.buildeazy.com/freeplans.html where you can choose to search the plans by photos or by Alphabetically listed or by Category.

Free Nexcare Blister Waterproof Bandage Sample Pack

Free Nexcare  Blister Waterproof Bandage Sample Pack


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Free Sample of Arm and Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste

They will send a confirmation email, so you must click on the link 


to confirm, then they send you the FREE toothpaste sample.

link-- http://tryahsensitive.com/

Audio software, 60% off

ShoeScandal 74% off

SG Backup 50% off

1/2 off, get it now.

How much do you owe your mom for giving birth to you

Now you can give back to your mom what she deserves as pay for what she 


would get if she were to get paid for birthing you. 


The American Coalition for Labor has this
                              compensate mothers for their labor 
chart. Where you can figure out what you would owe your mom and even 
email it to her. It's just for fun of course. 
I tried it and I came back with only owing my mom $11.26. That's even with 
inflation. But it was fun to do. What a different thing to give your mom on 
Mother's Day.

Free Address Labels

I don't know about you but I still use these. Yes I still like to send letters and cards the *old* fashioned way- by the post office.

But I also like to be lazy and ad a nice return label. I really hate to write anymore than I have to. Seems my handwriting gets worse every year.
So now you can have some mailing labels (return labels) for FREE from
               The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

I hope you enjoy your labels as much as I do and you can have either the Roses or American type of labels. 

Hasbro games directions

Have you got games in boxes setting collecting dust? Or maybe you haven't played them for forever because you lost the directions and everyone has their own idea on how to play the game. Well now you can get the directions again by going
                                                            **HERE**. 
Hasbro has Toy & Game instructions for any of the games they made. You just write in the name of the game in the box and you are on your way. Or I have this link
                                                                *HERE*
where you can start searching from A to Z in order for the games and toys. 
Pass this on if you know anyone who might need this handy helper. 
                                         Happy game playing to everyone!

Blasts from the past

Another way to spend a few minutes remembering the past. It may even put a smile on your face. It is a whole page of themes of the old TV shows. I had fun clicking on them and seeing if Mr. L. could remember them. What a way to spend time with your spouse. 
Have fun and you may just find out something you didn't know about your spouse when they were younger. 
                                           I did.

From one Christian to another

I have never done this on my blog before but I feel this is a major need. 
I know of a family whom has a little girl who was in a car accident and she was hurt very badly. They have used all their insurance coverage they have and are going in debt. I want to help. The only way I can think of is to get some visitors to my ecrator site in hopes they will find something they can't do without and I will donate all the funds toward her care and helping the family.
If I can get all my friends/followers to share this on their blogs so others can see this I would be so appreciative. 
I talked this over with the family and they asked that I not mention their name as they didn't want it getting out that they were having trouble making ends meet or taking care of their daughter's medical expenses. They are a proud family. 
As many of us are but in a time such as this sometimes a little humility never hurts. 
But it's not for us to judge. 
Can we come together and help not only this family but this sweet 4 year old little girl???

Thank you all for being my dear friends...

Christina

For Fun Friday

Ever wondered what you would look like in glasses? Or just for something to do as fun. Want to try on glasses from home well now you can right from your comfy chair. Just go to Coastal and look through the glasses and it will give you an option to *product view* at the top or *try on view* when you click *try on view* you can download a pic of yourself and you can see how good/funny you look in the glasses. It's something to do to pass the time. 
The also have a sale right now for a pair of glasses for FREE when you use **FIRSTPAIRFREE** for new customers. All you have to do is pay for shipping. 
Have fun trying on glasses---- I did....


                                    Have a great weekend, 


I have the in-laws arriving in 2 hrs. from Tn for a few days, I am so excited. 

You may lose your Internet in July.....

That is what they are saying if your internet has been hacked by international hackers. 

But if it's fine you will get this with a green outline around it when you go to this link-->> http://www.dns-ok.us/

You can go here to find out more about it-->>  http://www.dcwg.org/detect/

I just read about it today in the newspaper. So I wanted to pass it along to my friends. I checked my computer and I am fine. Thank goodness. I would hate it if I lost my internet. I would be lost without it. 

So please check yours. 

At 74% off who could resist??

What a great start to this week

As most of you know I have my *creations* listed at a few sites as well as my ecrater site. Well this week I have been selling things like crazy. Love it as all the monies from the sales go toward helping those less fortunate in our community. This is our way of helping others.
Sold this week were-->>

Green pearl & swarovski crystal, earring and necklace set.

                                                    Green camo wire bracelet set.

                            And last but not least a brand new Las Vegas purse.
Timberland Ledge Vibram Boots (Brown) - Men's Boots - 7.0 M

A Letter from "Mom n Dad"...

My child,

When I get old, I hope you understand 'n have patience with me
... In case I break the plate, or spill soup on the table because I’m losing my eyesight, I hope you don’t yell at me.
Older people are sensitive, always having self pity when you yell.
When my hearing gets worse 'n I can’t hear what you’re saying, I hope you don’t call me ‘Deaf!’
Please repeat what you said or write it down.

I’m sorry, my child.
I’m getting older.
When my knees get weaker, I hope you have the patience to help me get up.
Like how I used to help you while you were little, learning how to walk.
Please bear with me, when I keep repeating myself like a broken record, I hope you just keep listening to me.
Please don’t make fun of me, or get sick of listening to me.

Do you remember when you were little 'n you wanted a ballon? You repeated yourself over 'n over until you get what you wanted.
Please also pardon my smell. I smell like an old person.Please don’t force me to shower.
My body is weak.
Old people get sick easily when they’re cold. I hope I don’t gross you out.

Do you remember when you were little? I used to chase you around because you didn’t want to shower.
I hope you can be patient with me when I’m always cranky. It’s all part of getting old.
You’ll understand when you’re older.
'n if you have spare time, I hope we can talk even for a few minutes.
I’m always all by myself all the time, 'n have no one to talk to.
I know you’re busy with work.
Even if you’re not interested in my stories, please have time for me.

Do you remember when you were little? I used to listen to your stories about your teddy bear.
When the time comes, 'n I get ill 'n bedridden, I hope you have the patience to take care of me.
I’m sorry if I accidentally wet the bed or make a mess.
I hope you have the patience to take care of me during the last few moments of my life.
I’m not going to last much longer, anyway.
When the time of my death comes, I hope you hold my hand 'n give me strength to face death 'n don’t worry..
When I finally meet our creator, I will whisper in his ear to bless you. Because you loved your Mom 'n Dad.
Thank you so much for your care.
We love you. ! ♥