Fingerprint Friday........

This is something Beki, over at The Rusted Chain has been doing every Friday. This is a great way to end the business week and get ready for the weekend! Be sure to take a look at everyone elses "Fingerprints" too!

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them?

Super awesome picture taken in Columbus, GA! I love the detail of the clock and architecture of the old building.

Time, very important and precious! We are not guaranteed another day, so be sure to take the time that we have been given and be good stewards of it.

Go QUICKLY!!!!

Go here to Downy's Facebook page and go QUICKLY!!! They are giving away 500,000 samples of the new Downy Unstoppable. I just got mine! YEA. A lot of times when they send you your sample, they also have high-dollar coupons with it as well.

Just got a full size bag of Tide Stain Release In-Wash Booster in the mail the other day! Also received a $2.00 off coupon that came with it. Will probably be good to stack with a Target Coupon someday soon!

Diary of a Fat Girl, Update #1

Well, I've been ZUMBA-ING for 6 weeks now! I can honestly say this is probably the BEST excercise routine that I have actually WANTED to stick too! I really enjoy working out atleast 3 days a week, and do try to get atleast 4 days in if I can!! Yea Me!!! LOL!

I figured that I would "measure" in (of course, instead of "weigh"-in!) every month. I did do a little cheat on week #2 and measured my arms, just to see if this Zumba thing was actually working....and it was!) The first months results, if I do say so myself, were AH-MAZING! Drum roll please.....

A total of 6 1/2" inches ;)

Might not sound like much, and I do have a long way to go, but it's a great start!

Not quite sure when I'll actually take the plunge and have the courage to "weigh"-in, but maybe on week #8! :)

Please share any success stories you have, I'd love to hear them!

Fingerprint Friday........

This is something Beki, over at The Rusted Chain has been doing every Friday, and I hope to help carry on the tradition!

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them?

Kids, Milk glass hobnail vases, vintage glass milk jug, and yes, a bright and sunny yellow tablecloth.

HHHmmmm, why do these things remind me of God? God has entrusted to me the upbringing and care of these AWESOME children! I'm FAAAARRRRR from being a perfect parent, but hopefully, when they get older, they'll understand that I did my best to make sure they had a close and personal relationship with their Savior!

Ok, I know, what in the world do the other things have to do with Fingerprint Friday? I guess it's just the beautiful simplicity of things from yester-year. God delights in the simple things, so why shouldn't we? And, who can't look at a cheerful yellow tablecloth and just smile? It makes me think of God's warm, tender arms stretching out to His children. We are so lucky to have a God of LOVE!!!

Stupid virus

So sorry I haven't been on here lately. My computer decided to get a virus about 2 weeks ago, and I've spent most of my time trying to retrieve pictures, applique/font files the hard way and it's taken up most of my time.....I guess that's why it's so important to back up your files every so often!

Now with a new computer, I'm hopefully going to get the ball rolling again!

Hope you all have been enjoying the summer so far. Here in the South it's been extremely HOT and HUMID! Just got our first drenching rain on Wednesday, first in over a month. Hopefully the long drought it about over!

I will be sponsoring another giveaway starting next week. (Also need to get back intouch with my others winners too, since I lost all of that info as well!)

Have a very Happy Father's Day and remember all the things our "Dad's" do for us!

And the winner is......

Random.org chose entry #123.....

kolpin said...
Favorite Reusable bag Store

kolpin
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Thanks so much to everyone for entering! Y'all keep coming back as I'll have more giveaways starting Memorial Day!

Band aids for FREE!

Y'all head on over HERE to print a $1.00 off coupon. As you can see from the picture above, these Bandaids are on Roll Back for $1.00, making them FREE! :) These would be super cute to make the fabric covered bandaids!

Thanks Paul from I Heart the Mart!!!

New Coke coupon

Be sure to HURRY and print this awesome COKE coupon HERE . It's $1.00 off the purchase of any 2 - 20ox Coca Cola products. I'm sure they'll go fast.




We were able to snag some completely awesome Coke deals at our local Piggly Wiggly today! We got 3 - 20pk Coke's for $2.27!!! They were on sale for $3.27 each, plus I had a $1.00 off coupon. That makes the Coke's only .11 per can! Needless to say we were pretty happy with this deal! :)

Join me....

On my journey to get healthy :)

I don't know why I've put this off for so long. I've completely let myself go :( I've been looking at a picture of me taken at a family reunion a couple of years ago, and to be honest, I'm so ashamed of what I've become.

I guess when my Dear Husband and I bought a scale a couple of weeks ago, that was the end-all for me. I knew I had gained even more weight, but was so depressed when I actually got on the scale and saw that BIG NUMBER! ARG!

(Oh yea, that's me, the picture of the pig on the scale! LOL!)

Anywho, I'm starting my journey. Do you want to hop on for a ride as well?

I've done Zumba for Wii the last three days, and I can tell you, I'm already noticing a difference.

This is really a VERY FUN, LOW IMPACT, aerobic workout! I love the latin music and the ability to be able to do it AT HOME, with no one laughing at me (ah-hem, my children to be exact!). It's a good thing I can laugh at myself! I've started off gradually (beginner 20 minute workout, Zumba Class), but I've already advanced to the next beginner level (2, instead of 1! LOL!) on my next work out, which will be tomorrow. I've also walked 2 times at night (the long walk, 3.3 miles, will be tonight with a sweet friend of mine!), so I'm mixing things up a bit.

Yes, I'm eating, not starving! I've just made my mind up that the oooey, gooey chocolate and sweets that I love so much are going to be VERY FEW AND FAR BETWEEN! (Although, I'm being a good Mom and eating the two boxes of Whitman's that the kids gave me for Mother's Day, but only 2 pieces a day!) Yoplait yogurt and fruit have taken the place of them. And to be honest, the yogurt, with names like Key Lime Pie, Boston Creme pie, Strawberry Shortcake, Banana pudding (you get the picture), are such a good sweet in itself, that I don't feel like I'm missing out on much!

I weighed myself, took my measurements and have started a journal. Hopefully small baby-steps will help in my overall journey to a healthier me! Come along, we can be good company for each other !:)

Giveaway #2

OK, I've NEVER given away one of these before, but here it is.....


You'll get your choice of towel color, ribbon, font and thread color for your very own HOODED TOWEL! :) (Don't worry, if you don't have a little one to give this too, I can do a BIG KID hooded towel or just a regular personalized bath towel :) )













******SORRY, THIS GIVEAWAY DOES NOT INCLUDE THE APPLIQUE FACE TOWELS (HELLO KITTY, ELMO) and is only available to those in the USA AND CANADA*****


Ways you can enter!

First and mandatory entry:Go to my SouthernTraditions2 Store and tell me what TOWEL you'd pick if you are the winner!

1 entry~ Subscribe to my newsletter over to the right (top of page)----->>>>>>

1 entry~ Become a FAN of my Facebook page (top of page) ------>>>>>>

1 entry~ Favorite my Southern Traditions2 store

1 entry~ Favorite my Reusable bag Store

1 entry~ Favorite anything in either store

1 entry~ Blog, Tweet, Link, Facebook about this giveaway (leave link so I can see too!)

1 entry~ There's a new item on ETSY for Facebook users, there's a LIKE button for stores and a LIKE button for each individual item too, LIKE one of these for 1 ENTRY EACH

5 entries~ Purchase ANYTHING in either of my stores!(Be sure to leave 5 individual entries when you do this!!!!!

Please be sure to leave a separate comment for EACH THING YOU DO! I want to be sure you get an entry for everything!!! This giveaway will end May 23rd at midnight CDT!

Good Luck everyone and thanks so much for looking!

Blessings,
Torri

PS Don't forget to also follow my blog on GFC for 1 entry too!

Salmon Patties.......

Wish I would have taken a picture of these before they flew off the plate! My kids LOVE these and request them often! It's a super simple recipe....ENJOY!

Salmon Patties

1 Can of Salmon
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I make my own)
1 tbps parsley
1 tbps worchestershire
1 tsp crystal hot sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg

1 cup fine corn meal (or flour)
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup EVOO

Mix first 7 ingredients with your hands (my daughter LOVES to do this!), then pat out whatever size patty you would like. Refridgerate for 20 minutes. Dredge in cornmeal or flour, then cook in butter/oil over medium high heat for about 4 minutes on each side.

I usually serve these with french fries or tater tots and a salad. Great quick meal for those nights that you're on-the-go! Bon Appetite

And the winner is........

Random.org chose entry #42....

Mariposa said...

I added reusable bags store to my favorites

Thanks so much to everyone who entered! I'll be having another giveaway starting this evening! Be sure to come back and enter.

Free Yoplait

Go HERE to get your free cup of Yoplait Yogurt! Just fill out the form and you'll get your free coupon in the mail in a couple of weeks. I LOVE YOPLAIT! I'm really trying to watch my weight, so having all of these yummy flavors really helps. Even though I'm having "Red Velvet Cake", "Key Lime Pie", "Cinnamon Roll", it's only 100 calories and is a great 'tweener' snack! I don't feel so guilty and am getting something sweet to boot!

Fabric bandaids

Look how cute these fabric band aids are! Toni over at Design Dazzle has a great idea for "chic-ing" up the tired ol' bandaids......I'd love to make these, and they are so simple. I think once I do tho', Miss M will mysteriously have cuts show up that need a cool new bandaid!

These would be great for our teen/tween girls with peace sign fabric on them.....what about Dr. Suess fabric for little ones? Super COOL sports fabrics for the boys? The possiblities are endless! Let me know if you do this and send me pictures!

New Shabby Chic flower tee

 

Super cute Shabby Chic flower tee. Don't want these colors? No problem, just let me know what your looking for. Available in kids and adult sizes!