tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45274249776810739882024-03-13T19:30:10.945-07:00Life is SweetAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-19631509988991371992013-09-07T17:01:00.000-07:002013-09-07T17:01:55.349-07:00Monkey BusinessIt was my nephew William's second birthday today. Here is the birthday boy at the party with his lovely mother Andrea.<br />
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I can't help but be the gushing aunt today. William brings so much joy to my life. From the day he was born and I held him at three and a half hours old till this week when we crawled around my apartment pretending to be horses. I love this boy so much. Here are some of my favorite pictures of him.</div>
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It was monkey business today at the VanDerHerberg residence. The theme was monkeys!</div>
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Here are William's cousins, Desmond, Ivy and Anika dressed as monkeys!</div>
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I made felt monkeys to decorate the house with. They had bow ties and hair bows. The kids had to count how many there were all over the house.</div>
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Happy Birthday William!</div>
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You bring such joy to my heart from the day you were born.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-85280004527832276192013-08-13T20:01:00.000-07:002013-08-13T20:01:23.119-07:00Bicycle cardI raised over $500 dollars for Africycle through my bike trip! I am super excited. I decided to make a bicycle card for my sponsors. I love making cards and I love bicycles, so why not. Also I wanted to express my thanks to those who sponsored me. <div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-48798362576374978032013-08-06T17:10:00.000-07:002013-08-06T17:10:27.052-07:00Ride for Africycle 7.0I got back yesterday from an epic bike trip, Ride for Africycle 7.0. We biked down to Prince Edward county over the long weekend. We were raising money for Africycle which sends bikes to Malawi, Africa. If you still want to sponsor me go <a href="http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=29217">here</a>. The first day was 138.9 km, the second day was 50 km and the third day was 92 km. I didn't think I could take on a physical challenge of this magnitude but I did it anyways. I still don't know how I did it, I guess I just did it. It took a lot of perseverance and determination.<br />
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The first day we biked from Peterborough to Norman Hardie's vineyard in Prince Edward County. It was a hard and very long day. But it was worth it. The vineyard was gorgeous. They made a big meal for us of potato pasta called gnocchi. They made it by hand and everyone was getting involved. The meal was heavenly after such a long bike ride. They had a lovely patio overlooking rolling hills and a lovely sunset. It was by far my favorite night of the trip. Norman Hardie is from South Africa so I told him of my travels there. He told us lots of interesting things about his vineyard and his travels.<br />
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The next day we toured around Prince Edward county. In the morning we went to the Bloomfield Bicycle company. I got a sticker for my bike which says "TV sucks, ride your bike." Then we went to a vineyard called La Grange, it was beautiful. We had lunch there and that is when I crashed. I got super tired and out of it. I decided to break for the rest of the day and go with support vehicle to the camp site. It was a good decision because the rest of the trip that day was against a strong head wind. I am glad I rested because I was ready to go for the next day.<br />
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We camped at Presquile that night on Lake Ontario. It was lots of fun. I sat by the lake and watched the sun go down. My nephew William was with us on the trip and we went for a walk. I made up a song for us. "William and Auntie going for a walk. William likes his rocks and Auntie likes to talk. Rocks, rocks, rocks, talk, talk, talk. William and Auntie going for a walk." It was fun to have him along.<br />
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The next morning we made our way back to Peterborough. The morning was through Northumberland county and lots of big hills. I made it up all of them but had to take a break half way up some of them. We stopped in Warkworth for coffee and butter tarts at a place called Jeanine's back talk cafe. One thing about the trip I really enjoyed was the camaraderie. I biked with my brother, and two other guys named Kris and Steve. Andrea my sister-in-law rode the second day with us. It was just fun to ride with these guys. They were super patient with me and didn't complain one bit that I was slower than them.<br />
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The afternoon of the third day we took the new rail trail from Hastings to Peterborough. It was a gravel trail so that was a bit tough but it shaved off lots of kilometers and hills. It was flat which was great. At one point we found two Muskoka chairs along the path and I took a much needed break. The funny thing about the trail was that it ended just before we got to Peterborough, we figured that they ran out of funding.<br />
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When we arrived back at my brother's house we were greeted by my sister in law Jenn and the twin girls as well as Andrea, William and Brianna. It was great to finish, a great sense of accomplishment. I learned something on this trip about myself. I can accomplish hard things as long as I take breaks and pace myself. I think it is a good lesson to learn.<br />
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I forgot my camera but I will get pictures from the other team members. I will post them on here when I get them. Thanks for all of you who sponsored me!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-78220750286531111032013-07-10T17:51:00.000-07:002013-07-10T17:51:37.584-07:00Fabric boxI tried a little DIY ( Do it yourself) project today. I made a fabric box out of fabric and cardboard. The result was ok. It took me about three hours to make. I am not the most precise cutter so it turned out a bit lopsided. My friend Mary Austin and I used a tutorial for a <a href="http://craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/sewing-machine-cover.html">sewing machine cover</a> and then converted it into a box by putting cardboard in it. It wasn't an epic fail or a pintrosity but I don't know if I will do it again.<br />
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I found a fabric box at Dollarama for a $1.25 so if I was making these to sell at Dollarama (which I wouldn't of course) I would have made .40 cents an hour today. I need twenty of these boxes for my IKEA shelving unit for storage. I don't know if I want to spend 60 hours making these or $25 bucks. <br />
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Most times I like to make things myself or repurpose things into something new. But this may be one of those times I head to the Dollar store. The Dollar store isn't my first choice because I don't know what I think about the ethics of it. But at the same time I have found some really cool things at the dollar store.<br />
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I had a bit of a dresser fiasco at first. I bought a dresser off of Kijiji but I didn't ask if it was from a smoke free home. I cleaned it and sprayed it down with Febreeze (mistake.) It smelt like smoky cranberries, it basically stinks. I am selling it to someone for ten bucks with a full warning about its stinkiness. Then I bought another dresser off of Kijiji and the top drawer fell apart. The guy wouldn't take it back but told me how to fix it so it ended up turning out ok.<br />
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This is a little more blue than it actually is.</div>
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Despite the fiasco it was a lot of fun and rewarding. I am going to use this as a TV table for my new apartment. The drawers will be great for storage. I think it will make my living room look really colorful. </div>
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Thanks for all the feedback readers. I was going to go with turquoise and purple but I think these are good choices. They are Laura and landlord approved. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-78122661957485632002013-06-20T19:39:00.000-07:002013-06-20T19:39:04.232-07:00Stepping back, Moving forwardAfter two years of being on the board of the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network I have resigned. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this network but I feel it's time to move on to new things. I have rubbed shoulders with community leaders and poverty activists. I was able to go to conferences and take a course on Not for profit Leadership. I was involved in hiring staff and supervising staff. I chaired the Vision/ Governance committee for the Mount project.<br />
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My confidence from the day that I started in May of 2011 to when I resigned in May of 2013 was a significant difference. I was so nervous when I started in 2011. I had lost so much confidence after having gone through a difficult illness. My biggest fear was that I couldn't follow through. That I would be handed a project and I wouldn't be able to complete it. I prided myself in the past that I was the woman who could get stuff done. But after having gone through all that I have experienced my confidence was so low.<br />
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I took a course called Not for Profit Leadership and after completing it a leadership position came up. I was scared stiff but I offered to chair the Vision/ Governance group for the Mount project. I was leading the leaders. But I surprised even myself with my ability to steer the group to accomplish our objectives.<br />
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So what's next? I participated in the Poverty Round-table Action Cafe put on by Church in City on Tuesday. I led a discussion at my table about having a skills fair (more on that to come). I was involved with Church in the City back in 2004 when the flood hit Peterborough. I was the flood relief coordinator, it was one of the most exciting times of my life. I was right in the middle of God's will and loving it. My heart is to see the church in the city and I want to be a part of that. I am jumping in with two feet and can't wait to see what happens.<br />
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I don't know where this new endeavor will take me just like I didn't know where my journey with the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network was going to take me. But what I do know is that I haven't felt this passionate in a long time. I left that meeting feeling energized and alive.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-54598878309822394932013-06-13T10:11:00.000-07:002013-06-13T10:11:00.222-07:00Picking paint colors: Bicycle yellowI am picking out colors for my new apartment and I am getting some great feedback from people. Here is what my sister in law Jen from <a href="http://www.repurposedgems.blogspot.ca/">Repurposed Gems</a> had to say.<br />
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So instead of purple in the kitchen..I am thinking of Yellow! I found a color I like from Behr paints at Home Depot called Bicycle yellow. I love bicycles so why not.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-66661694729454433932013-06-11T10:06:00.000-07:002013-06-11T10:06:07.392-07:00Picking paint colors: Robin's egg blueI got some feedback about my turquoise and purple color scheme for my new apartment. Some people liked it, some didn't. My friend Mel Inglis from Needles and the Nest blog wrote:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"Hey laura,
exciting - a new space for you! Those look like a real fun, vibrant pairing
(highlights of lime or coral would be beauty accents there too). I would
recommend doing a more 'calm' version on the main part of your walls.. and then
using the real intense saturated versions of these colours in accents -
art/linens/pillows/accessories! If your walls are the strongest version of the
colour... it often gets a bit tiring to have around after a while. I, of course, would use a nice robin's egg on
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-81255848208869248882013-06-09T10:43:00.000-07:002013-06-09T10:43:43.385-07:00Picking paint colorsI am moving into a new apartment August first and I get to paint. Yeah! The landlord is even paying for the paint. Another Yeah! As some of you may know I love turquoise and purple. So I thought why not try those on a wall. It's not for certain my landlord is 100% ok with my color choices but here is what I am inspired by.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-1291859703007377332013-05-30T12:16:00.002-07:002013-05-31T12:43:41.701-07:00Bunting flags for the Twins Birthday partyJen, my sister in law, is throwing a big birthday party for my twin nieces Caroline and Hannah first birthday. It should be a blast. There is a contest where people will dress up as twins. I am going to ask my mom because we kind of look alike. I asked Jen if I could help with the decorations and we came up with the idea of making paper bunting flags. I had lots of paper in girly colors so I was up for the challenge. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-66736266873149890522013-05-23T07:42:00.001-07:002013-05-31T12:44:28.301-07:00Making Jewelry for TangoI have been busily getting a collection of necklaces and bracelets ready for a store in Peterborough called <a href="http://www.shoptango.ca/">Tango</a>. With the help of my friend Lisa I have put together quite a collection. I also have a photographer named Chance from <a href="http://www.chancefaulknerphotography.com/">Chance Faulkner Photography</a> who will be taking pictures at Tango later on this week.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-33314650340505362882013-05-18T14:33:00.000-07:002013-05-31T12:44:51.923-07:00Bird's nest necklacesI saw these on a blog and I wanted to try them. I had all the materials from making wire crochet necklaces so I made a bunch this afternoon as I was hanging out at my favorite cafe the Silver Bean. I am going to be a vendor at a outdoor concert in Toronto on June 7th so I thought I would make some for that.
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I also got to see my adorable nephews this week Emanuel and Xavier. We went to the Ontario Science center which was a blast. There is an exhibit about the history of video games. Emanuel wanted to play on this race car game (which is from the 90s I think) where you sit in the seat and steer the car but he couldn't touch the pedals. So auntie was in charge of pressing the gas and Emanuel steered (often into a wall). I had to shut my eyes because I was getting dizzy watching. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-12388838083681353052013-05-08T19:05:00.000-07:002013-05-31T12:45:40.166-07:00Crafty plaque<span style="font-size: large;">I saw this saying on Pinterest and I knew that I wanted to use it for my craft room. I saw on a blog to use letters and then paint over top. I found all of the supplies at my favorite Dollar store, Dollar Tree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This now hangs on my art room door. I know it's shameless self promotion but it's true I was crafty way before it was cool. :)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-49496093215642732522013-05-06T11:20:00.000-07:002013-05-31T12:46:01.753-07:00Wire Crochet Necklaces<span style="font-size: large;">I have been crocheting up a storm since I took my class in Toronto last week. It is actually kind of relaxing. I had my first order this week from a friend. She wanted a really chunky necklace so this is what I made her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I barter with a lady named Alex who owns this awesome soap shop in Peterborough called Simple. I make her jewelry and in return I get product from her store. She wanted a long delicate necklace made out of green beads so this is what I made her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also made a thank you gift for my friend Lisa because she did me a favor. Her favorite color is royal blue and I came up with this creation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been telling people that I am grateful that I have a new skill. Something to share and something that is challenging me. I can't wait till the next class. I will be learning how to make Crochet band bracelets.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-36921465690357876952013-04-26T17:25:00.000-07:002013-06-01T13:14:15.115-07:00Wire Crochet necklace<span style="font-size: large;">I have been wanting to try something new for a while now with my jewelry. I have been making Japanese Chiyogami paper pendants since 2009 and I was getting a bit bored of them. At the Art Gallery of Peterborough a while back I saw a necklace that looked like it was knit with wire. I knew that if I had the chance I wanted to try it. Through a fluke I found a class in Toronto that was teaching how to crochet with wire. I took the first class last night and really enjoyed it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have never crocheted before so I am glad it was really basic. I don't think I could have figured it out from You tube so I am glad that I was able to get hands on teaching. The class was only $15 at a place called Uniiverse at the corner of Jarvis and Adelaide in Toronto. The group of ladies were lovely and we had lots of laughs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a great day. I love hanging out with my family they are awesome. Life is truly sweet. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-83315420895889993902013-04-20T17:44:00.000-07:002013-06-01T13:14:38.386-07:00A day at the Zoo<span style="font-size: large;">My best friend Alida came yesterday with her three boys Nigel, Khol and Dylan. We went to the Peterborough Zoo which is free and awesome. The boys loved watching the otters get fed and they loved playing on the playground. My favorite thing was watching Khol chase the meerkat back and forth from the other side of the glass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now let me tell you a little about Alida (she's going to get a bit embarrassed, sorry Dee.) I call her Dee and can't really remember why I started, we have been friends so long. We have been friends for 21 years. She is the best friend a gal could ask for. She has cried with me in hard times and rejoiced with me in my joys. We plan to be friends for a long time. We will still be having tea parties when we are 80.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dee and I used to have parties when we were teenagers and they didn't involve alcohol. We would have tea parties. I would set it up all nice for her and we would have tea in my parents living room. We would usually argue over what tea was better, black or herbal. Yeah I know we were hardcore teenagers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the years Dee and I kept in touch through university and with me living in the states for six years. I was in Alida and Jordan's wedding in 2004 which was such an honor. She is an absolute blessing in my life, the best friend I could ask for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So yesterday I asked her three boys if I could be their aunt and they agreed. I recently prayed that Lord if I am not going to have children than send me more nieces and nephews. I love being an auntie and I am so excited to be Nigel, Khol and Dylan's aunt. Alida told Nigel that me being their aunt means that I get to go to his wedding. I am there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly I have always wanted a rice paper or patterned paper lamp. I found a hook up from a friend, did a little babysitting for them and voila I have a lamp. </span><br />
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Jen- It all began a little over a year ago - just when I was
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Jen- Friends and family commented on how much they enjoyed seeing
my work on face book, so I decided to keep an online journal of my pieces for
them to enjoy. I also wanted a place
where I could post tutorials for those who asked. As I was getting started, I searched out
other blogs, such as Miss Mustard Seed (<a href="http://missmustardseed.com/">http://missmustardseed.com</a>), Shauna
West (<a href="http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/">http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com</a>) and Centsational Girl
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were the three main ones which I strive towards, as far as their layout and
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Jen- I love the freedom in it.
Having graduated from university not long ago, it’s nice to be able to
enjoy writing about whatever I feel like, and not have people criticize it, rip
it apart, and mark it. It’s so enjoyable
to write about things I’m passionate about.
I love interacting with those who read my blog, reading the comments and
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Jen- In 2008, when your brother Mark and I were married, we were
starting out in a little apartment, with very little money. All of our furniture was either home made, or
found on the side of the road. I had a
specific coffee table set that I painted white, and switched the pulls to these
fun, yellow rose pulls I had found for sale at Anthropologie. My friends loved the set, and many offered to
buy it if I ever wanted to sell it. That
sparked an idea, and in 2011, I started painting furniture, while I was in
teacher’s college. When I graduated, the
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Jen- Ah, my little darlings.
They fill our lives with so much love and happiness. Staying balanced is probably my biggest
challenge. When I was pregnant with
twins, everyone looked at my with big eyes and exclaimed, “oh boy - you’ll be
busy!” I really didn’t expect to have
much of a life after they were born.
However, I got some pretty easy babies (half being they have a
good-natured temperament, the other half focused on getting them on a good
schedule). So for me to actually be able
to paint furniture is awesome! However I
need to not lay any expectations on myself - one piece a week is more than
enough - and I need to realize that most of my furniture work is done after 7,
when they are in bed for the night.
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Jen- Make time for yourself.
The husband can do the dishes when he comes home. It’s okay to buy frozen meals. Carve out a time each day - say, from 1 -
2pm, when the kids are napping, the hubs is at work, and the house is
quiet. Go on Pinterest. Look at that Style At Home magazine you
picked up from the grocery store. Do
whatever you need to do to feel inspired, and don’t feel guilty for doing
it! We as women are designed to want to
create a home for the people we love the most - our husbands and kids. Buy that rug from Homesense. Paint your piano. It’s your house, you have to look at it
everyday. And most importantly, have
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-43585478776124964932013-03-18T18:07:00.000-07:002013-03-18T18:11:08.195-07:00Wonderful women I am very blessed to have some wonderful women in my life. I have a beautiful mom and three lovely sister in laws. On Saturday my sister in laws and I took my mom out for tea. See what happened at Christmas was two people ended up with Stacy's name and no one had my moms. So she didn't get any presents and Stacy was a lucky duck. So we decided to take my mom out for tea.<br />
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She raised us four kids and ran a business. She has been co-owner of my parent's store Durham Christian Bookstore for over 25 years. She is good at what she does and she loves it. If you want to check out their store go to <a href="http://www.durhamchristianbookstore.com/">www.durhamchristianbookstore.com</a>. She is one of my favorite people. She has seen me through a lot of rough times and is an arrow pointing me to Christ.</div>
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This is my sister in law Andrea. She is also a mom and business owner. This amazing woman started up a cafe when she was in her early twenties called the Silver Bean (<a href="http://www.silverbeancafe.com/">www.silverbeancafe.com</a>) and now runs it with my brother Michael. She also got a really great position as an accountant at Habitat for Humanity in Peterborough. What can I say, I love this girl. She is a steady force in my life.</div>
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This is Stacy. In this picture she is holding William (Andrea's son). Stacy is a mom of two boys Emanuel and Xavier. She also works for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at University of Toronto as well as at Woodlawn Community Center. She is currently on maternity leave with Xavier who was born in December. What I really appreciate about Stacy is she knows how to speak to my heart. If I am upset but am trying to hide it she asks me how I am. We just have these moments together that I really cherish. </div>
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This is Jen (and my brother Mark.) I picked this picture because it captures her fun and silly side. Jen is a mom of twin girls Caroline and Hannah. She also runs a furniture refinishing business and writes a blog called <a href="http://www.repurposedgems.blogspot.ca/">www.repurposedgems.blogspot.ca</a>. I love talking with Jen about blogging and creative projects. Once when I visited her for a week after the twins were born we overdosed on Sarah Richardson's design show but we loved it. I am featuring her this week on a guest post.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745634146743157465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4527424977681073988.post-48349913263576869442013-03-13T08:06:00.001-07:002013-03-13T08:06:10.886-07:00Spring Cards<span style="font-size: large;">I made a New Years resolution that I was going to make more cards for my girlfriends. I have sent two batches so far and they have been really appreciative. I connect with them regularly so I just write about whatever is on my mind. What's on my mind right now? Spring!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love making cards. I have so many craft supplies in my craft room so it's a blast to just create whatever I want. I also love receiving cards, I have two scrap books full of cards from friends and family. I keep them to remind me that I am loved on days I feel a little blue. Here is the blog post about it...<a href="http://lauraannv.blogspot.ca/2012/04/encouragement-is-best-gift-2.html">Encouragement is the best gift</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Crafting!</span></div>
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