November 14th, 2007

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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

I’m off work today.  Did I go to the thrift store?  Are you kidding?

Of course!  Me and thrift stores.  We go together like maple syrup and pancakes.  Like birds and sunflower seeds.  Like fresh notebook paper and sharp pencils.  Did I go to the thrift store.

I found some really neat things today.  You see the big picture?  Well, it didn’t start out like that.  I’ll tell you about it in a bit.  I found books about fighter jets, aromatherapy, herbs (oh yes), and best children’s books.  I found a tape about from Colonial Willamsburg about the birth of our country.  I found a box of stationery and a pair of New York Laundry sweats. 

The picture I just LOVE.  The first thing I found was just the picture (not the frame) taped to the back of a mat.  At the next thrift store (okay I went to three thrift stores today) I found the large shabby chic-looking frame.  When I got them home,  I did some creative maneuvers with some toile fabric and some windex and voila!

Isn’t this little girl just adorable?  And you know I love gardens.  And she reminds me of my own little princess of the universe, so this picture is already hanging in my kitchen.

I’m off to straighten the house and get supper ready before my sweet husband comes home from work.

Lynn

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Preparing for Winter

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

I went yesterday and bought a few boxes of tea bags.  I routinely drink hot teas and infusions, but in the spring and summer I pick a lot of things fresh for brewing.  As winter approaches and we light our gas heating stoves, and the air in our home gets drier, I enjoy keeping a pot of hot tea on the stove for drinking.  It not only soothes a dry throat, but it helps keep us hydrated and it makes the house smell wonderful!

I have not tried the Oregon Chai yet, but it looked interesting.  I know already that the Celestial Seasonings teas are good, and I always try and keep the echinacea complete care on hand.

If you visit the Celestial Seasonings website, you’ll find that there are coloring pages.

Just check under Art and Inspiration.

As Pooh would say, Happy Winds-day,

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Homeschoolers Against NEA Philosophy Petition

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

I don’t think the NEA should have control over homeschoolers.  There is currently a petition where homeschoolers can sign to show they stand against the NEA’s philosphy on homeschooling.

You can find it here.

The goal is 10,000 signatures.

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