It's so hard for me to believe that 2012 is over and we are now in the start of a new year...2013. Last year was full of exciting times. God blessed us with a new little girl and what a treasure she is. Our oldest daughter got engaged and will be getting married this year in July! Not only will she be leaving home to get married, but she will also be relocating out of state. I don't think the reality of all of that has quite hit me yet, but I know when it does...it's going to be really hard for me!
It seems at the start of a new year, we all want to make improvements, changes, lose weight, all kinds of things...I really didn't think much about resolutions, but I do know that there are some things that I really want to change...I don't want to worry...that's one thing my mother did ALL of her life and it just robbed her of so much happiness..I never want to lose days of joy and happiness by worrying about things that may not happen or may never change. I can't control any of it, so why should I let it control me? Love more...I want to love with everything in me...no grudges, no hurt, no anger..no matter what the circumstance or what has happened in the past with anyone..I just want to LOVE....be more organized...I find myself constantly busy and always doing something..I want to get that craziness organized and schedule my time more..stay focused and dedicate time for each thing I need to accomplish. I really need this..so, I am searching for my options and I really want to make that happen. Cook more...we are a family that is CONSTANTLY on the go...no one is ever in the same place at the same time..but..I am not going to let that control my cooking anymore...I love to cook, but I have always felt.."well, we might as well just pick something up, I don't know what time everyone will want to eat." Well, not no more...I am going to cook, set a dedicated time to eat and if someone can't make or isn't home...then they will have a great meal to warm up later..better than fast food! LOL Journal more...I LOVE LOVE LOVE keeping a journal and I love making them....so, I will be dedicating time to making junk journals and documenting everday life. FINISH SCRAPBOOKS...oh man, have I been bad at this one...BUT..Project Life is going to make this happen for me...and I am SO excited to get started on that...for Clarissa and for Abby and then for Jeff and I....Pass my coding exam...I will complete the test prep program and hopefully, pass the exam the first time I take it..please pray! PLAN A FABULOUS WEDDING...that's my biggest focus...planning my fairytale day for my beautiful princess...I just can't wait.
What are your plans? Have you made any..I would love to hear about them! :)
Much love!
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I AM SCENTSY CONSULTANT!! :)
So...I have COMPLETELY fallen in love with Scentsy...so much so...that I am now a consultant! Go check out my website...and you can purchase directly from there!!!!
My Scentsy Website
My Scentsy Website
Copic Certified Designer!!!! YES!!!
Just a quick pop in!! I am now Copic Certified!! SO EXCITED about this!!! I have more exciting news to share too, but it will have to be in a couple of days!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
~ Many Blessings!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
~ Many Blessings!
What a beautiful weekend!!! We dedicated our little Abby this weekend! It was such a beautiful service and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day! After the service, we went and had a wonderful lunch with our most favorite peeps! Such a blessing!!
Well...can you believe in a few short days, it will be Thanksgiving??? Oh my goodness, where has this year went? Unbelievable! SO today..I will begin my preparation for the day. We will be having my mother and father-in-law over for dinner. Jake and Clarissa will be here too!! I am so happy that I have my babies close to me! That means so much!
So...in preparation for Thanksgiving and because I just need to do it..I am going to be doing some major cleaning the next few days. I am going to try something new as far as cleaning supplies! I will be using Dawn Dish Soap and Vinegar! Have you heard about this? Found this on Pinterst and I also have a dear friend that has put this to the test and loves it. One thing I did find out this morning, however, is that it is suggested that you only use the BLUE Dawn Dish Soap..not sure if it is stronger or what the reasoning behind this is...so, I will make sure I use Blue! Anyhow..you mix the dish soap with equal parts of vinegar. You can put this in a spray bottle and use it on your windows and glass surfaces. Soap scrum is my biggest pet peeve....ooh, how I can't stand it...So...my shower doors of course, are the first place I am going to hit with this new found "Gold in a bottle"!! :) Give it a try and let me know what you come up with! I will take pics of what I clean and post later! :)
I hope you all have a wonderful week and have a truly blessed Thanksgiving!!! So much to be thankful for! :)
Well...can you believe in a few short days, it will be Thanksgiving??? Oh my goodness, where has this year went? Unbelievable! SO today..I will begin my preparation for the day. We will be having my mother and father-in-law over for dinner. Jake and Clarissa will be here too!! I am so happy that I have my babies close to me! That means so much!
So...in preparation for Thanksgiving and because I just need to do it..I am going to be doing some major cleaning the next few days. I am going to try something new as far as cleaning supplies! I will be using Dawn Dish Soap and Vinegar! Have you heard about this? Found this on Pinterst and I also have a dear friend that has put this to the test and loves it. One thing I did find out this morning, however, is that it is suggested that you only use the BLUE Dawn Dish Soap..not sure if it is stronger or what the reasoning behind this is...so, I will make sure I use Blue! Anyhow..you mix the dish soap with equal parts of vinegar. You can put this in a spray bottle and use it on your windows and glass surfaces. Soap scrum is my biggest pet peeve....ooh, how I can't stand it...So...my shower doors of course, are the first place I am going to hit with this new found "Gold in a bottle"!! :) Give it a try and let me know what you come up with! I will take pics of what I clean and post later! :)
I hope you all have a wonderful week and have a truly blessed Thanksgiving!!! So much to be thankful for! :)
**GRAND OPENING** Charlene Engel Designs
It's finally open and ready for business!!!
Charlene Engel Designs is up and running! :)
I have finally opened the Etsy shop. I am slowly adding goodies to the shop every day!
Just to give you an idea of what you will be able to find....I will be listing embellishments, some retail and some handmade, jewelry - handmade and custom designed, unique items..could be anything that I find that I think people would love. I am so excited and I hope you will hop over and check it out! Expect to find just about anything in the store. I am all about handmade items, so there will be a huge choice of things that are handmade. I am really taking a liking to baby items (of course) so there will be some of that listed. Just all kinds of goodness. I am working on blinged out iPhone cases right now as well as blinged out pacifiers! LOVE my bling! :) Can never get enough.
If you have anything that you are specifically looking for, let me know and I will be sure to try and list the things that you all are needing most.
Hope you are having a great start to your weekend! :)
Charlene Engel Designs is up and running! :)
I have finally opened the Etsy shop. I am slowly adding goodies to the shop every day!
Just to give you an idea of what you will be able to find....I will be listing embellishments, some retail and some handmade, jewelry - handmade and custom designed, unique items..could be anything that I find that I think people would love. I am so excited and I hope you will hop over and check it out! Expect to find just about anything in the store. I am all about handmade items, so there will be a huge choice of things that are handmade. I am really taking a liking to baby items (of course) so there will be some of that listed. Just all kinds of goodness. I am working on blinged out iPhone cases right now as well as blinged out pacifiers! LOVE my bling! :) Can never get enough.
If you have anything that you are specifically looking for, let me know and I will be sure to try and list the things that you all are needing most.
Hope you are having a great start to your weekend! :)
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