Freebie Friday – The Take Your Time Turtle Print

It’s Friday!! Thank God too, its been a long and trying week for me.  Today’s freebie is the super cute Take Your Time Turtle.  This is the perfect print for a Nursery , a Child’s Room or a Play Room.  After all who doesn’t need this reminder from time to time.

DOWNLOAD YOUR “TAKE YOUR TIME”TURTLE PRINT.

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This week has left me kind of spent and “in my feelings”, as we all tend to be sometimes.  I ran across this poem and thought I would share it .  I hope that you have a good weekend.

 Did you get last week’s Freebie Friday?  If not, you can still get it today here.

Freebie Friday: Maryland Blue Crab – Beach Printable

It’s been a busy week for us here.  So this week’s Fun Friday Post is Gonna be Quick and Easy.

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ready for beach weather?

With just weeks before Spring Break, my mind is filled with thoughts of warmer weather, fruity cocktails, lump crab cakes, fresh pedicures and cute girly flip flops. But, until Mother Nature graces us with those much anticipated days, I have started to pull out my Spring Decor.  My Forsythia wreath is already gracing the Front Door and  I’m already thinking ahead to what this Easter’s Tablescape will look like.

Are you ready for the Warm Breezes of Spring, and Seafood Season? Get Your Maryland Blue Crab Print here.

Friday Freebies: Future Bride Freebies

SO YOU ARE GONNA BE A BRIDE?

Will You Be My Maid of Honor Printable Card - Future Bride Freebies

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With Valentine’s squarely behind us, spring on the horizon, and  the wedding season approaching it seemed only right to dedicate a few of our Friday Freebies to the “Brides to Be”.  The wedding planning phase, while it holds its own frustrations, can be one of the most memorable and rewarding parts of your big day.  It is a time to bond with your family and friends as you embark on your new adventure.  So don’t half step do it up right!!    Ask them to stand with you on your Special Day with these Will you be my Maid of Honor Printable Cards. (Download Below).  Two different versions of Will You Be My Bridesmaids Printable Cards are available in another post  we shared here.

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He Asked, You Said Yes.  Wanna take your new last name for a trial run?  Try out this Adorable “The Future Mrs”  Tech Wallpaper.  Right Click On the Second Picture Below and save this to your device and or computer.  Then simply Edit in Your New Last Name and there you have it.  For Installation Instructions on Your Device – Follow This Link. Plus what a Great Way to Share Your Good News with the World.

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I’ve been married for almost 7 years now.  So, I guess I am no longer a Newlywed.  But, I truly enjoyed this stage of my life and I trust that you will too.  Do you know a future blushing bride?  Be sure to share this post with her.  What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process? I’d love to hear about.

Our 10 Favorite Romantic Movies

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Since Netflix and Chill” has apparently become a part of Pop Culture, we decided to pull together a list of Our 10 Favorite Romantic Movies (5 from me and 5 from the Mr).  Just in case, you are stuck indoors on Valentine’s Day, or looking some movies to add to your At Home – Date Night Arsenal – Check these out.

His Choices:

Brown Sugar

Armageddon

Jason’s Lyric

Something’s Gotta Give

Spanglish

His Romantic Movie Choices - 10 Favorite Romantic Movies

HER CHOICES:

Love Jones

Something New

Disappearing Acts

When Harry Met Sally

City of Angels

Her Romantic Movie Choices - 10 Favorite Romantic Movies

I am always curious to know what movies people love.   I love a good referral.  So please share your favorites in the comment section.  I need to beef up my arsenal, as well.

And, don’t forget to download your Friday Freebie here.

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Looking for some Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas  – Check out Our Valentine’s Day Across The Web Post.

If I could turn back time…

If I could turn back time...

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if i could turn back time….I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE LIVED IN THE 60’S AND PARTICIPATED IN THE MARCH TO WASHINGTON.

I have always been fascinated by history, and often wished I could turn back time.  One of my favorite classes was Humanities, because it was not just about history, but it was about culture. The dictionary describes culture as the sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another. Culture is transmitted, through language, material objects, ritual, institutions, music and art, from one generation to the next.  So maybe I should say that my fascination is with how the events of history have shaped our culture.

My daughter recently asked me if I could go back in time and witness or take place in any event what would it be?  I admit I had to think hard on that one.  I often felt I was born in the wrong era, because there is so much that I would have liked to participate in that occurred before my time.  Hairstyles and fashion that I would have liked to wear. Music that I would have loved to dance to.  But, eventually I told her that it would have to be the March to Washington in 1963.  I wish I could have participated in the organization of it, made that journey and stood on those steps to hear Dr. King Deliver his “I have a Dream Speech”.

Why you ask?  I have never listened to part or parcel of Dr. King’s speech without having goosebumps and being physically affected by his words.  As scary as that time must have been for all those championing change. I assume that the feeling of promise had to be euphoric.  Just the idea that your beliefs, your sacrifice and your actions could affect the course of history or change the lives of your children and grandchildren had to be awe inspiring.  I wonder if they thought about it that way, or if they were just putting one foot in front of the other and hoping that they would make it home to their families unharmed.  I wonder if they really could see the vision that Dr. King had or if they just knew that there had to be a better way.

By the time the the 60’s rolled around African Americans had already suffered through and had been “released” from slavery, however, I believe that expectation was still a new thing to the masses.  As a parent, I can’t imagine not being able to tell my child and believe it that he or she could be anything that they aspired to be.  I can only imagine how difficult it was to raise a child during that age, when you had to worry about teaching them principles and values and worrying about them being killed for standing up for those same things.  I can’t imagine how hard it was to speak light into someone who was already feeling defeated by the climate and circumstances. All things being considered, I still envy those hope peddlers, who gave those young men and women a voice, a dream, a vision to strive towards.

So if I could turn back time, I would like to have been on those steps to hear Dr. King deliver his speech, to see the light go on in my children’s eyes and know that they understood their worth and that they grasped all that he was saying.  That they felt the dream he was speaking directly into their hearts.  And, even though the vision lives on in all of us, it still hasn’t fully been realized.  I don’t think anyone could have imagined that we would still be fighting some of these same battles in 2016.  But, here we are still trying to be hope peddlers but to a generation that sometimes doesn’t even fully grasp the struggle.

If you could go back in time where would you land, and why?

Read More About The Greatness From Whence We Came Here.

Today’s Freebie Friday  –  Download Yours Here Today!!

Lord Have Mercy Free Printable

It’s Freebie Friday – Dress Your Tech!!

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It’s Freebie Friday!!  Grab Your Free Tech Wallpaper, compatible with both Android and Apple Phones.

Download your copy here. For Installation Instructions Click Here.

For More January 2016 Freebies click here for a Happy New Year Tech Wallpaper and here for 12 Months of Printable 2016 Calendars.

Have a Great Weekend and Enjoy your Gifts!!

Three… Two…. One… A Friday Series No. 12

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Three Blogs:

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With the end of 2015 in sight, my interest are literally of all over the place. I am feeling the rush to accomplish all the things that I set out to do at the start of 2015.  Tell me I am not the only one who gets caught in that hamster wheel?  Don’t worry, I am not foolish enough to think I will fit it all in the weeks that are left.  But nonetheless, I will give it the good ‘ol college try.  So today’s three blogs are inspiration based, while being relevant to whats going on in my life these days.  Blog #1 is full of Recipes, DIY and Decor Ideas for every Holiday.   Blog #2 is full of ways to Organize your Home, plus much more.   Blog #3 is full of things relevant to a Mom of Teens or Tweens, including an  Awesome SmartPhone Contract.  Follow the links to get a taste of what they each have to offer.  These are definitely worth saving in your Blog Readers.

Echoes of Laughter

Polished Habitat

My Crazy Good Life

Two Faves:

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Toothbrush OrganizerI love the fact that this offers both storage and ventilation and maybe means when we have company, I don’t have to put up the toothbrushes in the guest bathroom, I can just close it and move it out of the way.

Stick Up Weekly Calendar: Super Easy way to stay Organized Stick it In Your Planner, On Your Family Calendar, even the kids can use it to stay on point.

One Freebie:

One Freebie - Give Thanks Free Download Printable - A Friday Series

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Give Thanks Thanksgiving Printable:  Download Yours Here.

We Made It Ya’ll.  Another Week is Over and I am off to Celebrate with My Hubby for his Birthday.  Enjoy your Weekend with the ones you love!!

Three… Two…. One… A Friday Series No. 10

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This week’s Blogs offer lots of variety, that you are sure to enjoy.  If you follow the link in Photo Source #2, you will find a quick and easy Halloween Peek-A-Boo Treat Bag tutorial courtesy of Here Comes The Sun Blog.

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Three Blogs:

  1. Dear Lillie
  2. Here Comes The Sun
  3. Big Flourish

Two Faves:

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  1. The Garlic Chop Garlic Chopper, Lime Green – Ok, so I probably was drawn to it because of the aesthetics, but it seems like a pretty useful product.  I tend to purchase my Garlic already minced and in a jar.  But, if I were trying to be more authentic, I suppose this would work.
  2. Calphalon Classic Self-Sharpening 12-pc. Cutlery Set with SharpIN Technology – Most engaged couples register for a set of knives.  Every wife envisions herself impressing her husband in the kitchen.  And, whether that actually happens or not, most knives have a limited shelf life.  I have a set now that need to be put out of their misery.  That being said had this been around when I was creating my wedding registry it would have been at the tippy top of my list.  Knives that stay sharp are a must have in any working kitchen.

One Freebie:

Halloween Coloring Sheet Mockup medium

Halloween Coloring Sheets

Follow the Link.  Download, Print and Enjoy.

Have an Unparalleled Weekend.

Three… Two…. One… A Friday Series No.9

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We took a week off for the Fall Home Tour.  But, we are back this week with a lot of great stuff!!

Three Blogs:

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Here’s My Fun Friday Confession:  This week’s blogs aren’t all blogs.  Some are pretty well known websites, that I frequent and enjoy.

  1. Better Homes and Garden
  2. Wedding Chicks
  3. The Nerd’s Wife (follow Photo Credit 3 to check out her Pie in a Jar Recipe*perfect for the holidays)

Two Favorites:

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  1.  Kate Spade Ornaments – Yes, I know that we have not even gotten past Thanksgiving and I am already thinking Christmas.  But…. how cute are these?  I love her ornaments, even if they are a bit pricey.  They are definitely ones that you can pass on to your little ones, if you take care of them.
  2. V-Tech 3-Handset Cordless Phone Answering System with Video Doorbell – I am soo trying to talk hubby into getting this.  We do not have an Open Door Policy.  I hope that doesn’t sound too awful, but, without an invitation or at the very least a call you probably are not going to get us to come to the door.  I love that this Video Doorbell system, gives you the opportunity to see who is at the door without having to risk being seen.  And, that you can communicate with whoever is at the door, from the comfort of your bed.  This one is definitely on my Christmas List.

One Freebie:

Thanksgiving Place Cards

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Click Here to Download Your Sheet of Six Thanksgiving Place Cards – Print – Personalize and Place.

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We Made it to Yet Another Weekend!!  Have A Great One.

Three… Two…. One… A Friday Series No.8

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This Edition of the 3… 2…1…. Friday Series is chock full of Good Stuff!!  In addition to sharing 3 Blogs I loved, I am actually sharing some of my favorite posts.  Check Out Tamera Mowry, our favorite twins take on Where to Spend When Decorating Your Home.  Get A Look at Shades of Blue DIY Wooden Carved Tiered Stand.  And, lastly, feast your eyes on Whimsy Girl’s Amazing Home Tour.

Three Blogs:
Tamera Mowry

Shades of Blue Interiors

Whimsy Girl Designs

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Two Faves:

Asobu Flavour It To Go Tritan Water Bottle

Rocking Cocktail Glasses

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One Freebie:

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Owl Coloring Sheet