And So The Countdown Begins...

I hope 2012 was a great year for everyone!  It was for me.  Oh sure, it wasn't without it's disappointments, heartbreaks, and a few tears; but I would not change a thing!      Make it AMAZING!Rhonda Images via Pinteres...

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Inspiring Ways of Thinking

It all begins with our thoughts.  We have the power to decide how our days are going to go.  We can decide how we're going to feel, how we're going to communicate, how we're going to live.  A great way to do that is to... Make it AMAZING!Rhonda Quote...

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A Way of Life...

I'm a long way from perfect.  In fact, I am totally flawed.  I make mistakes, I would say probably daily.  I over analyze everything.  I talk a lot, (too much most of the time).  I want it a certain way.  What?  Whatever.  Everything.  I'm critical (of myself mostly).  I'm opinionated.  I'm controlling.  I don't always do the right thing (sometimes, intentionally). ...

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Food for Thought...

This is the time of year when I, along with I'm sure many others, become very reflective; giving thought to my goals for this year, my accomplishments, my failures, my coulda, woulda, shoulda's!  I tend to take stock of many things that have affected my progress or lack thereof.  One area of my life that has had a spotlight placed on it is the people that I've allowed into my life in whatever capacity; be it friends,...

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The Day After...

It's a tad bit late for a posting!  It's the day after Christmas and everyone is scattered about.  I went out for a brief moment just to see what there was to see in the way of great deals.  I found some, but as my luck would have it I found more that was not on sale! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  I hope you enjoyed your day however you spent it; whether it was solo or with family and friends. ...

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Merry Christmas!

While celebrating the day with family and friends, please remember the true reason for the season,  the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!  Make it AMAZING!Rhonda Imag...

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It's Time to Settle In, Count My Blessings and Enjoy My Lovelies!

Today started out great!  Pete and I didn't get moving until 10:30am or so, and when we did it was one laughing moment after another.  We weren't rushed to do anything and it was wonderful.  Once we finally got out, we just knew with it being Christmas Eve, we were going to be in traffic, in line at the stores, and just in utter frustration.  It was quite the opposite!  I don't know if it was because...

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Organizing a Stress Free Party by Preparing Easy To Cook Recipes from Your Food Storage

 ImageIt is common for most of us to create a grocery list of items to buy when we are planning a party at home. Most of our pantries simply do not have all the ingredients needed to make a couple of dishes that could feed all of the guests. However, if you must organize a party using the food you have from your food storage, here are a few tips on how to pull it off.ImageChoose Simple RecipesThere are hundreds of simple holiday and...

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Comfort and Joy with a Couple of Stories To Boot!

So I'm watching Million Dollar Decorator's last night, (I DVR'd the series), and it's about Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Mary McDonald, and Kathryn Ireland's participation in the Greystone Mansion Show House featured in Luxe Magazine.  Everyone who really knows me, knows that I totally get a kick out of Mary McDonald!  She is a hoot!  During the first season, after the episode aired where she designed a zig zag floor...

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A Show House Update...

Okay, so as some of you may remember, back on November 12th, I shared with you my presentation that I submitted for the 2013 Cathedral Antiques Show Inspiration House titled A Show House Presentation.  Well, to bring you all current, if you have not read that fantastic posting, I proposed for a hallway on the lower level of the home where the Cathedral Counseling Center has offices.  What began as one portion of the hallway...

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