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A blog you should read

Julie — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:03:35 +0000

I’ve been following The Family Trifecta for awhile. Amy gives some great tips and hints for getting the most out of life, great photography, recipes, etc. She also runs a contest every so often. I won a $30 gift card! She’s also given away art too. THANKS Amy for all the time and work you put into your blog!

New Goals for 2010

Julie — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:46:37 +0000

This year I am going to do a little more studying the gospel, working, spending more time being creative, leaning a few new recipes, and a little more time with my camera.

And more importantly, document it all by blogging more…

These look OH SO GOOD!

Julie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:22:11 +0000

Red Velvet Cake Balls

I was reading a stamp website and someone mentioned neighbor gifts for Christmas and what they were doing. I found this and had to tell y’all about it:

Photo courtesy of Bakerella.com

http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-cake-balls/

I don’t know why I haven’t seen her blog before, but you HAVE to go there RIGHT NOW!!!!! She has some super cute Sesame Street cake pops too. And she {hearts} Pioneer Woman!

Halloween 2008

Julie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:30:34 +0000

What will this year hold? Will the neighborhood kids be traumatized again?
Little Red Riding Hood, Baby and Queen.

Page made with My Digital Studio including: Cast A Spell DSP, Eat, Drink & Be Scary Stamp Set. Ordering details here

New Moon Soundtrack

Julie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:30:58 +0000

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Click on the link to download the album for $4.99 from Amazon. They change the prices frequently, so hurry!

The Quad Challenge

Julie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:43:51 +0000

My brother started this group on Facebook. Here’s what he wants to do:

I have decided that I want to read the entire Standard Works before my one year anniversary of being baptized! I was baptized June 27th, 2009 and have until June 27th, 2010 to accomplish this. I spent today working out a reading schedule that not only fits, but leaves 2 weeks to spare just in case… It should be easy as I worked it out to only 10 pages a day, the only trouble will be motivation, which is why this group came about.

I invite and encourage you to accept this challenge as well, reading the Standard Works in 8 months! We can post insights and questions as we go along and also support each other in accomplishing this great feat. We will all grow together and strengthen each other in the process.

"I say that we need to teach our people to find their answers in the scriptures…But the unfortunate thing is that so many of us are not reading the scriptures. We do not know what is in them, and therefore we speculate about things we ought to have found in the scriptures themselves. I think that therein is one of our biggest dangers of today." (President Harold B. Lee)

"No member of this church can stand approved in the presence of God who has not seriously and carefully read the Book of Mormon." (President Ezra Taft Benson)

"I know the Book of Mormon is true. You just have to read it." (President Gordon B. Hinckley)

Click to find out more: Facebook Group

17 years of Marriage

Julie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:01:05 +0000

Today is our 17th Wedding Anniversary. I won’t get all mushy here, but you spoil me! Thanks for all you do for me.

I am a student again

Julie — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:02:58 +0000

Come take classes with me! Go to: TravelinOma

From her web site:

~School Days~
A unique, free, course of study offered each day of the week with my website as the virtual campus.

Daily Classes:
Mondays: Creative Writing
Tuesdays: Travel Studies
Wednesdays: Book Club
Thursdays: Home & Family Relations
Fridays: Discovering your Personal Philosophy

I caught the fever!

Julie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:41:03 +0000

Coupon fever that is…. A few of my neighbors kept saying what good deals they were getting, so I thought I would give it a try. Now, I am hooked. It will be fun to try to beat my savings next time!

This was my first “big” coupon shopping trip, I think I did pretty well. The items with the (F) I got for free after coupons!
5 boxes El Montery Tornados
5 boxes Dannon Activia 4 pack (F)
4 pounds of shredded cheese
1 Ronzoni Bistro
9 boxes Hamburger/Tuna Helpers
4 Secret Deodorant
6 Sure Deodorant
5 boxes Crest Tarter Control Toothpaste (F)
12 boxes of Puffs Plus
2 cans of Ortega Chilies
1 Reach Toothbrush (F)
1 box ob tampons
2 bottles Spray & Wash Max
5 multi packs of Extra/Wrigley Gum
1 jar Nalley’s Pickles (F)
12 cans of Pringles various flavors
2 pouches of Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna

Total $191.03
- Fresh Values Savings- $93.50
- Coupons -$49.50
Total paid $ 48.03

I look on She Shops Smart and Pinching Your Pennies to find deals, those sites are FREE!

Gorgeous Dresses!

Julie — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:31:00 +0000

I was surfing around a little this morning and found some modest, but really cute & stylish dresses! Go and take a look for yourself, either click the link in this message or, click on the button on my site! Their fall line arrives in August and they are having a SALE right now. Here’s a few photos:

Dresses from Shabby Apple