Tip of the Day - Organizing Hair Accessories

If you have a daughter, then I would bet that you have hair accessories.  Our bathroom was being overtaken by barrettes, hair "piggies", as we call them, headbands, etc  So, before school started, I decided to get that mess under control.  I had already been using an ice cube tray for the tiny "piggies", but that wasn't big enough for all the barrettes. 

FULL DISCLOSURE:  I AM NOT CRAFTY AT ALL!!!  So if you are reading this to get some awesome craft idea.....you might want to look elsewhere.  I am someone who wants the simplest and quickest way to get something done and this is what worked for me. 

I went to Wal-Mart and bought a pretty wide ribbon, a thin wooden dowel.  Both items totaled less than $3.00!  I cut the ribbon to an 18 inch length and folded it over the dowel.  This is where the crafty part comes in.....I then stapled it.  I did have to ask Pat to drill tiny holes into the end of the dowel so I could slide the fishing line through it for hanging.  Then I placed all the barrettes on the ribbons.  TA DA!

I know there are probably a lot fancier and prettier options out there.  But this works for me.  Reagan can reach it, take barrettes off and put them back on, and see right away which one will match her outfit without digging through a drawer. 

What I Learned from Proverbs Chapters 1 to 16 - Reading the Bible in 90 Days

As you know I have started reading the Bible. I have 90 days to complete it and I am reading it with hundreds (1200+ to be exact) of other women. Each week (and even day to day) we check-in with each other on our progress, to pray for each other, and to share our thoughts. How cool is that?

So, I thought I would take each Book of the Bible and share my thoughts, verses, or people that stood out or spoke to me on that particular day. I have been doing most of my reading in the mornings reading whenever I can! The key is to get it done. If you get behind, you keep at it....catching up in chunks each day. The readings have been manageable and I am still praying it stays that way for me. I am currently several days behind schedule, but, gradually, I am catching up.

If any of this has peaked your interest in Reading the Bible in 90 Days, check out Moms Toolbox. I am sure there will be another session this winter. And, if I can do it.....YOU CAN TOO!

Proverbs is so FULL of  verses that are humbling and convicting.  You read through it and then start saying prayers of forgivenes and asking God for guidance in those areas.  Proverbs has no room for pride or judgment of others.  First look at yourself and start changing your ways and those around you will see a difference.  I could have written out nearly every verse.  But these were the ones that pertained to my life, or were convicting for me.  You may have others that mean something to you.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. 

Proverbs 3:3-6 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 6:16-19 Six things the Lord hates. Do you know what they are?

Proverbs 7:27 Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.  Every man should read Chapter 7 - talking about the adulteress woman.  This verses says it all.

Proverbs 10:4 Lazy hands made a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. This verse reminds me of my dad - always working, doing something.

Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.  Enough reason for me to fear the Lord!

Proverbs 11:2 When prides comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. A great reminder.

Proverbs 11:21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.

Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

Proverbs 15:13-14, 29-30 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. The discerning heart seeks knowledge but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do; and your plans will succeed.  When I look at my To Do list for the day, I ask God to help me complete that list.  I ask Him to help me accomlish what I need to get done and then I am accountable to Him and myself!

Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. Well, this is nothing new!

Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.  We should be proud of our gray hairs instead of covering them up.  (Easy for me to say since I haven't gotten any yet).  But reading this verse, I am reminded of my beautiful Aunt Susie who has the most striking gray hair and my mom who turned gray early in life.  Both lead  lives of example.  


Sisters - Aunt Susie and Mom

More to come from Proverbs....................

What I Learned from Psalms Chapters 101 to 150 - Reading the Bible in 90 Days

As you know I have started reading the Bible. I have 90 days to complete it and I am reading it with hundreds (1200+ to be exact) of other women. Each week (and even day to day) we check-in with each other on our progress, to pray for each other, and to share our thoughts. How cool is that?


So, I thought I would take each Book of the Bible and share my thoughts, verses, or people that stood out or spoke to me on that particular day. I have been doing most of my reading in the mornings reading whenever I can! The key is to get it done. If you get behind, you keep at it....catching up in chunks each day. The readings have been manageable and I am still praying it stays that way for me. I am currently several days behind schedule, but, gradually, I am catching up.

If any of this has peaked your interest in Reading the Bible in 90 Days, check out Moms Toolbox. I am sure there will be another session this winter. And, if I can do it.....YOU CAN TOO!

In my Bible it gave a list of reasons to read the Psalms. I found this helpful and am going to include it here today. To see the previous listings, scroll down to my earlier blog post from Psalms.

When you want to meet God intimately...............................................................Psalm 103
When you want to know why you should worship God.......................................Psalm 104
When you want to understand why you should read the Bible..............................Psalm 119
When you want to learn a new prayer.................................................................Psalm 136
When you want to give thanks to God................................................................Psalm 136
When you want to feel worthwhile......................................................................Psalm 139
When you want to give praise to God.................................................................Psalm 145
When you want to know that God is in control....................................................Psalm 146

Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.  Good, because too often, I need his compassion, understanding and love!

Psalm 106:1/107:1/118:1 Praise to the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his love endures forever.

Psalm 111:2-3 Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands.

Psalm 113:2-3 Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.

Psalm 118:26, 28-29 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.  You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his loves endures forever.

Psalm 119:105,114 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Psalm 121: 1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.

Psalm 136 - A beautiful Psalm, perfect for praising the Lord and all he has done.

Psalm 139:13-16 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, and your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. If you have any doubt that you are a child of God, read these verses again and again!

Psalm 142:1-3 I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way.

Psalm 143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. A favorite of mine.

Psalm 146 - God is in control, not us or other people.  This Psalm reminds us of that.

Psalm 148 - Praising the Lord for all of creation!

Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

AMEN!

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Book of Psalms.  Reading them brought a calmness to my day.  Now that my favorites have been marked, I look forward to reading them again and again as troubles arise, on days I need to be reminded of his love, and on days where I am praising His greatness!

Now on to Proverbs......

What I Learned from Psalms Chapters 51 to 100 - Reading the Bible in 90 Days

As you know I have started reading the Bible. I have 90 days to complete it and I am reading it with hundreds (1200+ to be exact) of other women. Each week (and even day to day) we check-in with each other on our progress, to pray for each other, and to share our thoughts. How cool is that?

So, I thought I would take each Book of the Bible and share my thoughts, verses, or people that stood out or spoke to me on that particular day. I have been doing most of my reading in the mornings reading whenever I can! The key is to get it done. If you get behind, you keep at it....catching up in chunks each day. The readings have been manageable and I am still praying it stays that way for me. I am currently several days behind schedule, but, gradually, I am catching up.

If any of this has peaked your interest in Reading the Bible in 90 Days, check out Moms Toolbox. I am sure there will be another session this winter. And, if I can do it.....YOU CAN TOO!

In my Bible it gave a list of reasons to read the Psalms. I found this helpful and am going to include it here today.   To see the previous listings, scroll down to my earlier blog post from Psalms.

When you want to be forgiven for your sins...................................................Psalm 51
When you want to learn a new song..............................................................Psalm 92

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.  This was our benediction at church for many Sundays.  How can you not leave church with a smile after that blessing????
 
Psalm 69:28 May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous.  I can't imagine a worse fate.  I'm gonna do my darndest to keep my name in the book of life!
 
Psalm 86:11-12 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart, I will glorify your name forever.  What a perfect prayer to start my day with.
 
Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.
 
Psalm 95:1-7  I think every worship service should open with these verses. 
 
Psalm 100 - Again, another wonderful blessing for His people. 
 
There is SO MUCH good stuff in Psalms!  I still have 50 more chapters to go.  I really tried to focus on those verses that made me stop during my reading.  Those verses that just jumped out and made me take a moment to think, to reflect, or pray, .  I hope these verses bless you today!

What I Learned from Psalms Chapters 1 to 50 - Reading the Bible in 90 Days

As you know I have started reading the Bible. I have 90 days to complete it and I am reading it with hundreds (1200+ to be exact) of other women. Each week (and even day to day) we check-in with each other on our progress, to pray for each other, and to share our thoughts. How cool is that?


So, I thought I would take each Book of the Bible and share my thoughts, verses, or people that stood out or spoke to me on that particular day. I have been doing most of my reading in the mornings reading whenever I can! The key is to get it done. If you get behind, you keep at it....catching up in chunks each day. The readings have been manageable and I am still praying it stays that way for me. I am currently several days behind schedule, but, gradually, I am catching up.
 
If any of this has peaked your interest in Reading the Bible in 90 Days, check out Moms Toolbox.  I am sure there will be another session this winter. 
 
In my Bible it gave a list of reasons to read the Psalms.  I found this helpful and am going to include it here today.
 
When you want to know how to come to God each day.................Read Psalm 5
When you want to understand yourself more clearly........................Read Psalm 8
When you want to please God........................................................Read Psalm 15
When you want to find comfort.......................................................Read Psalm 23
When you want to learn more about God........................................Read Psalm 24
 
Psalm 2:12 ....Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
 
Psalm 7:14-15 He who is pregnant with evil and conceives trouble gives birth to disillusionment.  He who digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made.  What a vivid description for those who hurt others. 
 
Psalm 9: 9-10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in time of trouble.  Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
 
Psalm 16:1 Keep me safe, O God, for in your I take refuge.
 
Psalm 18:1-2, 6, 28-30  I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.  In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help.  From his temple  he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.  You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.  As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.  He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
 
Psalm 22:1 My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?  Aren't these the same words Jesus says from the cross?  I don't think it is a coincidence that David said these words and then they are repeated by Jesus.
 
Psalm 23 No description needed. 
 
Psalm 25:4-5  Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior.
 
Psalm 27: 1,4,14  The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?  One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.  Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
 
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him and I am helped.  My heart leaps for joy and I will give that to him in song.
 
Psalm 30:4-5  Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
 
Psalm 32:8  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
 
Psalm 33:20-22 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
 
Psalm 34:12-14,16  Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. 
I can't imagine a worse fate - to have my memory removed from God's.
 
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
 
Psalm 46:1,10 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Be still and know that I am God.  I LOVE these 2 verses!
 
Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself.  My greatest hope is that I will see Him and be redeemed.
 
There is SO MUCH good stuff in Psalms!  I still have 100 more chapters to go.  I really tried to focus on those verses that made me stop during my reading.  Those verses that just jumped out and made me take a moment to think, to reflect, or pray, .  I hope these verses bless you today!

Things I Love....In the Kitchen - Mimosa

Things I Love...


This is my feature where I get to share something that I just love. Since you are my friends, I like sharing things I love with others. It could be anything from a new product, food, recipe, song, image, to a person and everything in between. This will be something I am completely doing on my own, without pressure or compensation from a company, author, PR/Marketing firm, friend, business owner, etc. This will just be something that makes me happy and I want to share it with you. Enjoy some love!

For the next few weeks I am going to focus my Things I Love on things I love in my kitchen. I love to cook and bake and there are a few things that I Could. Not. Live. Without.

Today's love is..............................Mimosa



From Betty's Crockers recipe for Peachy Mimosas

I found a recipe on Betty Crocker's website for Peachy Mimosas.  But, one of the ingredients was Peach Nectar.  I looked all over for peach nectar and couldn't find it.  I wanted to find something that would give it that extra special taste rather than just orange juice and champagne, but couldn't find the nectar.  If someone knows where to find it, please let me know!!!!!

So, I made up my own version of mimosas and served them to some friends who came over for breakfast.  They were really delicious and can be made non-alcoholic, which is the way I made them.

ORANGE MANGO MIMOSAS

1, 2 Quart Pitcher

1 bottle of Sparkling White Grape Juice (or Champagne)
1, 64 oz container of pulp free Orange Juice
1, 15.2 oz container of Naked 100 % Juice Smoothie, Might Mango

I poured 3/4 of the bottle of white grape juice, half the container of oj, and half the container of the Mighty Mango smoothie into the pitcher with some ice.  I stirred it up and served it.  I would say this was probably around 6-8 servings depending on the size of the glass.  I served ours in big wine glasses.  The smoothie gave it a nice mango flavor and some extra nutrients. The mimosas were a nice treat with our breakfast and conversation.....even if they were alcohol free. 

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