Happy Halloween to all my family and friends!
Be safe and watch out for little ghosts, ghouls, goblins and witches!
October 31, 2014
October 30, 2014
60 Ways 2 Peace: Day 51 through Day 56
I have been posting my daily way to peace on Facebook and here are the ones I have posted for day 51 through day 56.
Day 51: Teach children to be kind to others and to animals.
Day 52: Learn peaceful non-violent ways to solve issues.
Day 53: Always let your inner child out to play.
Day 54: Begin each day with a smile.
Day 55: Say hi to at least five people every day.
Day 56: Live in peace with yourself and with others.
October 29, 2014
October 28, 2014
October 27, 2014
October 26, 2014
It's A Girl...Payton
Here is a cute little graphic I made for my soon-to-be great niece Payton.
The scrap kit for this tag came from www.kreative-expressionz.com.
October 25, 2014
Puppy Love....Fall Style
I made a few new tags with my boxer's (Shelby) photos.
I think I might be addicted to scrap kits for taggers!
October 24, 2014
Happy Birthday Christina!
Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law Christina.
I hope you have a most wonderful day!
Love you!!!
60 Ways 2 Peace: Day 44 through Day 50
I have been posting my daily way to peace on Facebook and here are the ones I have posted for day 44 through day 50.
Day 44: Be an inspiration.
Day 45: Obtain inner peace.
Day 46: Live your dreams.
Day 47: Stop comparing yourself to others.
Day 48: Spread peace like drops of water falling from the sky.
Day 49: Help someone that cannot do something on their own.
Day 50: Take the time to actually listen when someone is speaking.
October 23, 2014
Red Ribbon Week October 23 to October 31
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Today is the start of Red Ribbon Week 2014
Show your support by taking the pledge. Visit: http://redribbon.org/pledge/
Show your support by taking the pledge. Visit: http://redribbon.org/pledge/
October 22, 2014
Hump Day Fun: Starts With....
WHAT IS YOUR NAME: Shannon
4 LETTER WORD: Shop
BOY NAME: Steven
OCCUPATION: Secretary
COLOR: Sky Blue
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Shorts
A PLACE: St. Louis, Missouri
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Soap
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Slept in
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: Scram!
FOOD: Shrimp Fried Rice
October 21, 2014
10 on Tuesday: Horror Movies
Ten of My Favorite Horror Movies
01. "Carrie"
02. "Paranormal Activity"
03. "Pet Cemetery"
04. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"
05. "Halloween"
06. "Nightmare on Elm Street"
07. "Friday the 13th"
08. "The Exorcist"
09. "The Shining"
10. "Night of the Living Dead"
01. "Carrie"
02. "Paranormal Activity"
03. "Pet Cemetery"
04. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"
05. "Halloween"
06. "Nightmare on Elm Street"
07. "Friday the 13th"
08. "The Exorcist"
09. "The Shining"
10. "Night of the Living Dead"
October 20, 2014
"Come and Get It" by Selena Gomez
"Come & Get It"
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
When you're ready
When you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
You ain't gotta worry, it's an open invitation
I'll be sittin' right here, real patient
All day, all night, I'll be waitin' standby
Can't stop because I love it, hate the way I love you
All day, all night, maybe I'm addicted for life, no lie.
I'm not too shy to show I love you, I got no regrets.
I love you much, too much to hide you, this love ain't finished yet.
This love ain't finished yet…
So baby whenever you're ready…
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
When you're ready
When you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
You got the kind of love that I want, let me get that. (Let me get that yeah)
And baby once I get it, I'm yours no take backs.
Gon' love you for life, I ain't leaving your side
Even if you knock it, ain't no way to stop it
Forever you're mine, baby I'm addicted, no lie, no lie.
I'm not too shy to show I love you, I got no regrets.
So baby whenever you're ready…
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
When you're ready
When you're ready
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
This love will be the death of me
But I know I'll die happily
I'll know, I'll know, I'll know
Because you love me so… yeah!
When you're ready come and get it
Na na na na
When you're ready
When you're ready
When you're ready come and get it (when you're ready come and get it)
Na na na na
October 19, 2014
Sunday Stealing: Let's Talk Travel Meme
Do you like to travel? I do like to travel, I just don't have time to travel much.
Where have you been? All over the southern United States, some of the eastern states and a few western states.
Next place you want to go? Ireland and Hawaii
What is something you MUST take with you when you travel? My contacts, and a camera.
How do you like to travel? (mode of transportation) In my car.
With someone, or alone? With someone
Do you dance in your car when there are other people with you? Of course
If you're quiet what does it mean? It means I would like some peace and quiet, or that I am stressed, or that I am mad, or I am jut thinking...it can mean a lot of things.
Favorite scent? Lilacs....they remind me of home.
Favorite store? Yankee Candle
Say you wanted coffee.. what kind is your favorite? Mocha Latte
Favorite kind of pizza? Hand tossed crust with mushroom, bacon and ham.
Do you get embarrassed easily? Sometimes.
Do you mind people asking you personal questions? Yes, I do mind.
You have a tank of gas, $50, and the day off… what do you do? Stay home and shop online for a new book.
Favorite tv show? The Big Bang Theory
Song you turn the volume up all the way to listen to? Paradise City by Guns N Roses
Something you keep in your car? Hand Sanitizer
Highlight of your day? I got to sleep in this morning!
Something you do everyday that you wish you didn’t have to do? Work.
Do you mind if people just show up at your house unannounced? It depends on who it is.
What do you do when you disagree with someone? I will tell them I disagree and then explain why. If that person is not willing to listen I wait for a better time to discuss it with them.
Do you enjoy rain? Yes
Who’s your favorite person in the whole world? My dog because I count her as a person! :)
October 18, 2014
Happy Sweetest Day!
Here is a cute little tag I made for Sweetest Day.
The scrapkit ©Schnegge http://schneggesscraps.blogspot.com/.
The Creddy Bear is ©http://www.creddy.at.
October 17, 2014
60 Ways 2 Peace: Day 36 through Day 43
I have been posting my daily way to peace on Facebook and here are the ones I have posted for day 36 through day 43.
Day 36: Know that we all have a right to peace.
Day 37: Teach children how to be peaceful, and encourage them to build a peaceful world.
Day 38: Help to build a world that does not live in fear.
Day 39: Turn mistakes into a peaceful learning experience.
Day 40: Be at peace with yourself and with others.
Day 41: Broaden your understanding of peace.
Day 42: Be thankful and express gratitude.
Day 43: Learn patience and practice forgiveness.
October 16, 2014
Rotten eCard of the Week #57: I'm From The South
I'm from the south, darlin'.
I will bless your heart and slap the mess out of you.
And then bring you a casserole.
October 15, 2014
Happy Fall Tag
I made this cute little graphic last week.
The girl and pumpkins are from a scrap kit created by Kreative Expressionz,
from the Happy Fall Ya'all collection,
October 14, 2014
Mashed Yams with Spice
Ingredients
3 lb Yam, raw (boiled, cooled, and peeled)
1/2 cup Butter
1 pinch Table Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Honey, strained or extracted
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon,
2 med Apples, raw, with skin (peeled, cored, sliced)
Directions
1. In a large bowl, mash yams with 1/4 cup butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium-heat with nutmeg and honey.
3. Pour into the bottom of a casserole dish and layer with apples.
4. Add mashed yams and top with cinnamon.
5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes until bubbling.
3 lb Yam, raw (boiled, cooled, and peeled)
1/2 cup Butter
1 pinch Table Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Honey, strained or extracted
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon,
2 med Apples, raw, with skin (peeled, cored, sliced)
Directions
1. In a large bowl, mash yams with 1/4 cup butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium-heat with nutmeg and honey.
3. Pour into the bottom of a casserole dish and layer with apples.
4. Add mashed yams and top with cinnamon.
5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes until bubbling.
October 13, 2014
A Birthday on Columbus Day
Today is my birthday and it just so happens to also be Columbus Day!
I plan on spending the day doing nothing. Yay Me!
October 12, 2014
In Memory of Barbie Missey
Barbara Jean Missey aka Barbie passed away today (10-12-2014).
She leaves behind four children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, aunts,
uncles, cousins, in-laws and many friends.
We will miss you Barbie and love you forever!
If you would like to light a candle for Barbie
please visit: http://healgrief.org/barbara-jean-missey-10122014/
Sunday Stealing: Random Questions
This week's Sunday Stealing comes from Survey's.
Who were you with yesterday? My husband and my dog.
What woke you up this morning? A bad dream
Where are you? At home in my computer room.
Is tomorrow going to be a good day? Yes, it will be a great day!
What’s on your mind RIGHT NOW? I am thinking about getting up and cleaning the kitchen floor.
Do you listen to music every day? Yes
Are you a fast typer? Yes
What's your favorite type of soda? I use to drink a lot of Diet Pepsi, but gave that up for water. Now, if I must have a soda I drink Root Beer.
Have you ever won an award? Yes
Are you listening to music right now? Yes
How long ’till your birthday? My birthday is tomorrow (October 13th)
Do you use ebay to buy or sell? I have sold a few things, years ago. Now I just buy things.
Who makes you mad? A few people do. Violence, abuse and stupidity also make me mad.
What do you do when you’re mad? Ignore people, play video games, drive or just go to bed.
Do certain songs make you cry? Yes
Are you usually a happy person? Yes
What makes you the happiest? When my loved ones are happy. Also, my dog makes me happy with her unconditional love.
Do you believe in yourself? Sometimes....mostly when I am work because I know I do a great job.
October 11, 2014
October 10, 2014
Rotten eCard of the Week #56: Chocolate is Salad
Chocolate come from cocoa,
which is a tree, that makes it a plant.
Chocolate is salad.
October 9, 2014
60 Ways 2 Peace: Day 27 through Day 35
There are thousands of peace bloggers in the world today. They come from six continents and 202 countries and territories. Every post, status update, tweet, and peace globe is different. But the message is the same.
Dona nobis pacem ~ Grant us peace
You don't have to be a rabble-rouser, a tree hugger, a hippie or a street protester to speak strongly for peace in the world. All you need is a quiet determination, a blog, a Facebook profile, a Twitter account, an Instagram, or a website! Any other place on the web you call home.
And one more thing.....a belief in the power of words.Mimi has challenged the world to post 60 Ways 2 Peace. For the 60 days leading up to Blog4Peace on November 4th, we are to post one way to be peaceful each day. People have been using any social media platform available (FB, Twitter, Instagram, Blogging, Tumblr, etc) with the hopes of a peaceful transformation in 60 days.
We believe that words are powerful. This matters.
Day 27: Do not speak to others in a condescending tone.
Day 28: Never go to bed angry.
Day 29: Do what you love and love what you do.
Day 30: Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Day 31: Focus on the positive.
Day 32: Believe in peace.
Day 33: Be responsible and accept your responsibilities.
Day 34: Practice daily or weekly introspection.
Day 35: Become informed and stay current.
October 8, 2014
October 7, 2014
October 6, 2014
Homemade Bath Salts
Homemade Bath Salts
Materials
1 cup Epsom salts
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 quart-size, freezer-grade re-sealable plastic bag
Essential oils**
Baking sheet
Wax paper
Funnel
Jar or vase, for storage
Instructions
1. Place both salts into the plastic bag
2. Add a couple drops of essential oil to the bag, seal and shake to distribute the scent.
Repeat this process until the desired scent is achieved, about 5-10 drops
3. Spread out the salts on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and allow them to dry for 1-2 hours
to reduce clumping
4. Carefully pour the salts into the jar with a funnel, then screw the lid tightly to preserve
the scent
Materials
1 cup Epsom salts
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 quart-size, freezer-grade re-sealable plastic bag
Essential oils**
Baking sheet
Wax paper
Funnel
Jar or vase, for storage
Instructions
1. Place both salts into the plastic bag
2. Add a couple drops of essential oil to the bag, seal and shake to distribute the scent.
Repeat this process until the desired scent is achieved, about 5-10 drops
3. Spread out the salts on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and allow them to dry for 1-2 hours
to reduce clumping
4. Carefully pour the salts into the jar with a funnel, then screw the lid tightly to preserve
the scent
October 5, 2014
Sunday Stealing: Random 20
This week's Sunday Stealing comes from Survey's.
1. Have you had an argument with anyone recently? If so, do you still have issues with that person?
I have not been involved in any arguments recently. I tend to avoid arguments and tend to be more of a peace keeper.
2. Are you talking to anyone while filling this in? How about texting/chatting on Facebook?
I am sitting by myself and concentrating on this Meme.
3. Have you done something recently that helped someone else, in any way?
I helped a few co-workers get their year end requirements completed.
4. Who was the last person to pay you a compliment?
A co-worker.
5. Is there anything that’s happened in the past month, that you wish you could go back in time and change?
No.
6. What colour is your purse/wallet?
Black leather purse and a black leather wallet.
7. What’s the closest item to you that’s black?
My keyboard and mouse.
8. Think about what you looked like 5 years ago. How did you look different, compared to the way you look now?
I was skinner and I didn't have much gray hair.
9. Before Facebook became popular, did you use any other social networking site, like Bebo or Myspace?
Yes, but I did not use them nearly as much as I do Facebook.
10. Has someone of the opposite sex ever sung to you? If so, how did you respond to it?
Yes, and I thought it was sweet. I even sang along with him.
11. When did you last hug someone of the opposite sex?
Earlier today.
12. Have you ever seen the film “Casablanca”? Did you like it?
Yes, and it is ok.
13. Do you have a relative whose name begins with ‘L’? Tell me about him/her.
I can only think of one...she and I hardly talk to each other. She is rather hypocritical and very judgemental.
14. Are you a secretive person?
I am very good at keeping secrets and I am not very good at telling my own personal secrets.
15. When did you last eat?
A few hours ago.
16. If you were going to buy a present for a special person, what would you generally choose?
Something he or she likes, or something they have expressed an interest in.
17. If I’m going to buy you a box of chocolates, which kind should I definitely NOT get?
I don't like the little jelly filled chocolates.
18. Is there something you generally always ask for help with?
No.
19. If you had to give up your phone or your computer, which would it be?
My phone.
20. Has anyone called you gorgeous/beautiful today?
Not today or any day.
October 4, 2014
Camera Critters: Up Close and Watching
My precious Shelby. One up close photo and one a little farther back.
She was looking towards the front door because it was open and she
was looking to see who was walking by.
October 3, 2014
Rotten eCard of the Week #55: Hey There Friday
Hey there Friday!
I have been waiting to see your sexy ass since Monday.
Let's do this!
October 2, 2014
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence touches everyone!
Domestic violence violates a person’s dignity, safety, and basic human rights.
Domestic Violence is everyone's business!
Domestic violence should not happen to anybody.
Take a stand against Domestic Violence!
More Info:
October 1, 2014
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms.
New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
Pain in any area of the breast.
Read more:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/BreastCancerAwareness/
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
http://www.nbcam.org/
http://www.breastcancerawareness.com/
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