Archive for May, 2009

Blossom As The Rose

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Pink Clove Rose small

The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, [and] the excellency of our God.

Isaiah 35:1-2

Blessings,

Denese

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More Freebies

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

I ran across a few more freebies:

Free Water Test Strip from Morton Salt 

Coupon for Free Bottle of Country Bob’s Sauce –very good sauce, we use it like barbeque sauce and ketchup.

Free Sample of Emerson House Coffee

Free Sample of Hendrickson’s Original Sweet Vinegar and Olive Oil

Be sure and check out Penny Raine’s blog for more freebie links:

Favorite Friday Freebies Is Here

Blessings,

Denese

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Wit And Wisdom From The Hermit In The Holler

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

“Ya cain’t git turnip outta blood.”

:grin:

(No, I guess you can’t!)

 

More Wit And Wisdom From The Ol’ Hermit

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Homeschool Freebies: Free Garden Lapbooks

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Here are a couple more resources for helping your children learn about gardening:

Muncha, Muncha, Muncha Lapbook –for preschoolers

My Garden Lapbook –also includes some garden journal/notebooking  pages

 

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Happy gardening,

Denese

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Craft Giveaways And Free E-books From Favecrafts.com

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Hey all you crafters out there, there are six different giveaways to enter and a couple of free e-books at Favecrafts.com!

Craft Giveaways

Simplicity Scissors Giveaway –ends tonight at midnight

Sewing Book Giveaway: Sew Fast Sew Easy Sew On By Elissa K. Meyrich –ends June 2

Magnetic Embellishments Giveaway –ends June 5

Super Cute Crochet Book Giveaway -ends June 9

Win 1 of 3 Inchies Stamp Sets –ends June 12

Win a Home Tool Kit from Walnut Hollow –ends June 28

Free Crafty E-books

Garden Crafts eBook –make flower pots, plant stakes, watering cans and garden decorations

Graduation Crafts eBook -Choose from 22 different graduation craft projects to give and decorate.

Happy crafting,

Denese

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No Homeschool Freebies From The Erskines Until July

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Just a quick heads-up –if you don’t know it already:

The Erskines, of Homeschool Freebie of the Day and Homeschool Radio Shows, are taking a “summer break” from their regular schedule –no new freebies until July. They will still be sending out the exclusive freebies to subscribers of Homeschool Freebie of the Day’s newsletter –so, if you haven’t already, join now and don’t miss a week!

Blessings,

Denese

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Smoky Mountain News, Events And Weather

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Mountain Laurel 1 (2)a

Heading to the Smokies soon?

News and Events

There are more bears than usual this spring and some campsites have been closed:

Tall tales will be told in Pigeon Forge:

The second annual Smoky Mountains Pottery Festival in Townsend is coming up soon:

Firefly Time at Elkmont -Elkmont entrance road will be closed nightly June 6th-14th for the fireflies (lightnin’ bugs):

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performing in Cades Cove -Laurel Creek and Cades Cove Loop roads will be closed on June 13th for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra concert:

For the full schedule of the Great Smoky Mountains 75th Anniversary Celebration:

Weather

After all the rain and storms we’ve had this month, there is finally some dry weather in the forecast –just a slight chance of rain today and partly sunny over the weekend:

Smoky Mountains Weather Forecast

Foggy May Mornin'

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Happy traveling,

Denese

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My Dearest Daughter Is Growing Up

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Abigail Esther : 4 lbs 11 ounces, born 6 weeks early

She couldn’t wait to get here –afraid she’d miss something!

Abby 1 m0nth a1

Abby 1 month 2 

1 month –7 pounds                    

 

Abby 1 year a2

1 year

After losing all her hair, it came back blond!

 

3 1/2 years

Big sister now –brother, Daniel is 2 weeks. First time she came to the hospital when he was born, “Where’s my baby?”

Abby 4 years

Abby 5 years

5 years (with Mamaw Davis)                     

 

Abby 7 years 2b

7 years

 

9 years

Abby 9 years 2

 

 

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12 years old!

 

My Little Shirley Temple (10)a small

My little itty bitty baby is growing up into a beautiful young lady!

 

Happy birthday my dearest Abby.

Love, Momma

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Gardening Freebies: Printable Garden Journals, Beginners Preserving Guide And 101 Garden Recipes

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Broccolli

Keep track of your gardening with one of these free printable garden journals –plus learn how to preserve your harvest and get some free garden recipes.

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Happy gardening,

Denese

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Update On Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Giveaway

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Giveaway details:

1000 coupons a day for free lip balm and their quota is filled for today, but it’s going on every day through June 21 –so you can try again tomorrow!

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All Kinds Of Freebies: Lip Balm, Toothpaste, Guitar Picks And More!

Blessings,

Denese

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