Need A Vacation

Hmm . . . that could be a question or a statement.

Q. Need a Vacation?

A. YES!!!!!

or

NEED A VACATION!!!!!!! {now!}

If you're like me and won't be taking a vacation anytime soon, treat yourself to a new nail polish. It's alot less expensive and you don't even have to pack!


I usually wear hot pink shades on my toes in the summer, but saw this pretty soft pink {which is actually prettier than this picture} at Target yesterday. I decided to take a break from my usual shades and try something soft. I was surprised when I realized the color is called "Need a Vacation". CUTE! I've used Essie polish before and have always loved the colors & wearability.


Even if you won't be having sand between your toes; at least your toes can look good this summer!

Happy Pedicures, Sweets! Life Is Good!

A Sew Gracious Giveaway

Everyone loves a giveaway! What's not to love about free goodies!

Would you like a chance to win

$25 in Sew Gracious Goodies?

Today could be your lucky day!

Head on over to A Giveaway Everyday to see how to enter!

Good Luck! :-)

Thanks Proctor and Gamble

If you clip coupons, you probably got this Proctor & Gamble Brand Saver Coupon flyer in your Sunday paper yesterday. I'm not a professional coupon clipper, but I do save money by using coupons on items I would be buying anyway.


As usual, I was perusing the coupons yesterday and came upon this page. It immediately caught my eye. Can you see it? Put on your best "where's Waldo" thinking cap. {hint . . . it's NOT the coupons}

Right THERE!!! Lower left, right above the Venus Razor coupon.

It's a Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fob
in a national ad campaign!

Can I get a huge WOO HOOOO?!

My family wondered why I yelled "OH MY GOSH!" when I was looking at coupons. I mean, saving money is exciting, but it's usually my own little personal victory. I didn't know if or when any of my products would be used, but I did know that several had been in a photo shoot for P&G. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to see one of my items in full color in a national ad!!!

So, take a look when you clip those coupons for this week. You can say, "Hey! I know her!"

Lots of Sew Gracious Wristlet Key Fobs as well as Mini Fobs & other accessories are always available in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop. :-)

Happy 4th of July

Long May She Wave!

I am thankful today that we live in a free country. Freedom isn't free however. I am thankful for those who protect & defend us every single day. I am thank for the vision of our forefathers and hope that we can get back to that original intent of democracy for the people by the people rather than the big government path we seem to be going down now. We can't take our independence for granted.

On this 4th of July, enjoy family, good food, fireworks, watermelon & homemade ice . . . and the freedom we enjoy in the United States!

Happy Birthday, America!

Guest Blogger at Pampering Beki : Fingerprint Friday

Welcome! I am today's guest blogger at Pampering Beki!

Beki is such a dedicated blogger and didn't want to miss Fingerprint Friday even though she & her family are on vacation. Her blog is one of my daily stops so I offered to help out with today's Fingerprint Friday post. The post is on Beki's blog, but I wanted to share it here for my readers as well. You can participate in Fingerprint Friday too. Just blog about your interpretation of God's fingerprints on your life or in your world. Then head over to Beki's to sign the Mr. Linky and be sure to visit the other great Fingerprint Friday posts!

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Water

H2O

It's one of the most simple, yet complex things in this world. Most of the planet is covered by it. Our bodies are mostly composed of it.

We drink it, we bathe in it, we cook with it.

It comes in bottles. It falls from the sky.

Water. Simple. Complex. A basic necessity, like so many others, provided by our Heavenly Father.

I love this simplicity of this picture from the beach. The gentleness of the waves, the color of the sand, the sun.

What a blessing and a reminder that God provides our every need.

Halfway There and a little more

How did it get to be July 1 already?

I cannot believe half of 2009 is in the past! We are halfway to 2010. I hope the rest of this year is a good one for you.

It's been a busy time around here. If you are a regular visitor, you know that we've been doing some home renovation projects. The hardwood is down and we are hoping to get all of the trim put up this weekend. We are also having a new roof put on the house thanks to some hail damage.

Once this house put back together, {and the sound of hammering is a distant memory} I will definitely share pictures. I'll be glad when the work part is done and I can shop for some accessories. That will be the exciting part! At least we are much farther than halfway there on our home projects. Maybe the frequent trips to Lowe's will be fewer and farther between as well. ;-)

Be sure to visit here on Friday for a special surprise!

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For Free??? {asked in my best Adam Sandler Bedtime Stories voice}

Yes!!! Free Shipping in the Sew Gracious Etsy Shop when you purchase 3 or more items. Here's the scoop!

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