Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Thankfulness
LORD, forgive me for not having a thankful heart lately. I have been so ungrateful. And it is coming out in my words. Turn my heart toward You. Show me Yourself. Help me to get past this mourning. Give me Your joy as I fulfill Your will.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Best Things to Buy in Bulk
I found this and wanted to share it with my blogger friends. I found it at http://food.yahoo.com/blog/foxyfestivities/22748/the-best-things-to-buy-in-bulk/
The Best Things to Buy in Bulk
We admit that a five-pound can of tuna isn't appealing, but buying in bulk saves lots of money, trips to the store, and peace of mind -- last square of toilet paper, anyone?
* Soap Whether buying bars or liquid soap, bulk is the way to go. Invest in a 12-pack and store a few unopened bars in your lingerie drawer to give your unmentionables a fragrant touch. They work just as well in T-shirt drawers and closets, too.
* Pasta Pasta is affordable in just about any quantity, but you save even more by buying it in bulk, and you can never have too much on hand. It's got a long shelf-life. It's the perfect meal for last-minute guests or family dinners. And it easily becomes an art project to engage kids on rainy days. If you have toddlers, store dried pasta in fun containers and let them play with it or break out the glue and drum up some nifty craft projects.
* Pasta Sauce Jarred pasta sauce is a staple, good for making everything from mini-pizzas to hearty veggie-infused primavera mixes. It also jazzes up a baked potato and steamed veggies. You can never have too much of the stuff.
* Toilet Paper There's something really comforting about seeing a cabinet stocked to the brim with toilet paper, because there's nothing worse than running out. Besides, you know you'll eventually go through all of it, so why flush money down the toilet by buying much more expensive four- or six-packs?
* Diapers Blowing your hard-earned cash on diapers is always a bit painful (when all your little angel is going to do is pee or poop in them). But if you have to do it, here's the reality: the more you buy at once, the cheaper they are. Buying in bulk can save you between five and ten cents per diaper and it adds up quickly. So unless your baby is going to magically get potty-trained in the next month, go ahead and invest in the mega-stash of diapers.
* Nuts Buy a small cocktail-sized can of nuts and you'll pay the price -- as high as $10-plus per pound. Instead, think big and you'll save big! Roasted almonds, raw walnuts or unsalted cashews are ideal as healthy snacks, cocktail munchies, salad extras, or baking goodies.
* Wine Buy a case of wine at most beverage stores or supermarkets and you save an automatic 10%. That's worth toasting!
* Candy If you're a chocoholic like us, this is a good bet. It's always nice to have on hand when you entertain last-minute visitors -- everyone appreciates a little something sweet after dinner. And the next time you throw a kid's party, make your own goody bags with the tasty treats. A little silk bag filled with caramels or mints can even work as a last minute hostess gift.
* Coffee Skip the daily visit to your corner coffee shop and buy the five-pound bag to brew at home. Store it in the freezer to preserve freshness. Keep a pitcher of iced coffee in the fridge for afternoon pick-me-ups. Or truly indulge by pouring it hot over cold vanilla ice cream, and create your own irresistible Italian dessert called ‘affogato' -- delicioso!
* Bottled Water If you don't have a filter, you can get a case of bottled water for a fraction of the price per bottle that you'd pay for a fancy solo bottle of H2O. Keep some stored in the car, stash a few for emergencies, and of course remember to recycle the containers!
The Best Things to Buy in Bulk
We admit that a five-pound can of tuna isn't appealing, but buying in bulk saves lots of money, trips to the store, and peace of mind -- last square of toilet paper, anyone?
* Soap Whether buying bars or liquid soap, bulk is the way to go. Invest in a 12-pack and store a few unopened bars in your lingerie drawer to give your unmentionables a fragrant touch. They work just as well in T-shirt drawers and closets, too.
* Pasta Pasta is affordable in just about any quantity, but you save even more by buying it in bulk, and you can never have too much on hand. It's got a long shelf-life. It's the perfect meal for last-minute guests or family dinners. And it easily becomes an art project to engage kids on rainy days. If you have toddlers, store dried pasta in fun containers and let them play with it or break out the glue and drum up some nifty craft projects.
* Pasta Sauce Jarred pasta sauce is a staple, good for making everything from mini-pizzas to hearty veggie-infused primavera mixes. It also jazzes up a baked potato and steamed veggies. You can never have too much of the stuff.
* Toilet Paper There's something really comforting about seeing a cabinet stocked to the brim with toilet paper, because there's nothing worse than running out. Besides, you know you'll eventually go through all of it, so why flush money down the toilet by buying much more expensive four- or six-packs?
* Diapers Blowing your hard-earned cash on diapers is always a bit painful (when all your little angel is going to do is pee or poop in them). But if you have to do it, here's the reality: the more you buy at once, the cheaper they are. Buying in bulk can save you between five and ten cents per diaper and it adds up quickly. So unless your baby is going to magically get potty-trained in the next month, go ahead and invest in the mega-stash of diapers.
* Nuts Buy a small cocktail-sized can of nuts and you'll pay the price -- as high as $10-plus per pound. Instead, think big and you'll save big! Roasted almonds, raw walnuts or unsalted cashews are ideal as healthy snacks, cocktail munchies, salad extras, or baking goodies.
* Wine Buy a case of wine at most beverage stores or supermarkets and you save an automatic 10%. That's worth toasting!
* Candy If you're a chocoholic like us, this is a good bet. It's always nice to have on hand when you entertain last-minute visitors -- everyone appreciates a little something sweet after dinner. And the next time you throw a kid's party, make your own goody bags with the tasty treats. A little silk bag filled with caramels or mints can even work as a last minute hostess gift.
* Coffee Skip the daily visit to your corner coffee shop and buy the five-pound bag to brew at home. Store it in the freezer to preserve freshness. Keep a pitcher of iced coffee in the fridge for afternoon pick-me-ups. Or truly indulge by pouring it hot over cold vanilla ice cream, and create your own irresistible Italian dessert called ‘affogato' -- delicioso!
* Bottled Water If you don't have a filter, you can get a case of bottled water for a fraction of the price per bottle that you'd pay for a fancy solo bottle of H2O. Keep some stored in the car, stash a few for emergencies, and of course remember to recycle the containers!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Word-Filled Wednesday
Word-Filled Wednesday
Jude 1:24
"Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy,"
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Bring the rain - MercyMe
Thank you God for using sisters in Christ to encourage me to praise You in the rain. Bring me anything that bring You glory.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thankful Thursday - the love of God
I am thankful this Thursday, because over the past few months, I have not been right spiritually, emotionally, or physically. I can't put my finger on one thing, I think it is a combination of a bunch of things. But I do know, I doubted my salvation, and no matter how rebellious my heart became, I continued to hate my sin, and God continued to pull me back to Himself. God, not I , took my doubts away. But I am still not where I need to be. I know the way to get back there is to be in the Word, which I am doing, and I am praying allot. I know I don't deserve for Him to hold on to me so tightly, and have asked Him why several times over the last few months. But what keeps popping into my head is the word and definition of grace.
Romans 8:38 "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Word-Filled Wednesday
Luke 1:38-48 (ESV)
38And Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her. 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."46And Mary said,
"My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
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