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If it must be cold, I’d like to see some snow. Now that it’s hitting the 40’s with no sign of a snow day, I’m thinking ahead to spring. These fun beauty buys helped to get me in the mindset of brighter colors, lighter fabrics, and sunnier smiles. My skin hasn’t caught on to the new program. A few days ago, it became clear that my hands were starting to look like old-lady skin. There is a definite crepe thinness to the skin on my hands. They’re dry and showing lots of fine lines. You can imagine my horror! It was time to take drastic measures. Recently I’ve been using the New Radiance Naturals Vitamin C Serum on my neck and decolletage. [Read more…]

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Back in my college days, we played a game at the cafeteria.  It was meant to be innocent and kind of funny, but looking back on it I feel rather ashamed.  When it was time to say prayer together, we’d all prop up our thumbs which meant “Not IT.”  The last person to catch on had to thank God for our food.  Why did we skip out on that opportunity to speak with the Lord?  Asking the Lord’s blessing on our meal was a chance to share that moment in God’s presence.  Matthew 18:20 says that when 2 or 3 are gathered in the Lord’s name, He is there among them.  What an awesome reminder of the power of prayer!  So God, I’m sorry for all those times I skipped out on talking with you. I’m doing my best to catch up these days.

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You know that feeling you get when you stumble upon buried treasure?

Okay, neither do I.  But I got pretty close with Missing in Paradise!

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Online shopping is a big part of today’s consumer world.  With credit card bonus points, virtual clearance sections, and expedited shipping, it’s often more convenient for my family to shop online rather than make a trip to a brick and mortar store.  There’s also the savings issue.  Although paper coupons exist for online shops, it’s a hassle to keep up with those coupons and codes. Online codes are easier to use because they’re no-clip, quick, and easy. I’m always interested in saving time and money. Verified Codes makes it simple to get BIG savings with a couple of clicks! [Read more…]

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“Finishing your marriage story well is definitely within your reach, no matter what your history tells you.”

Whether or not you’re part of a married couple, chances are good that you have an opinion about marriage.  This perspective could have been influenced by many experiences in your life.  Your parents’ relationships, your personal goals, and perhaps even books and movies probably impacted the way you see that gold band on the left hand.  The great thing about marriage is that most people enter into it with optimism.  The tough part inevitably comes when the couple realizes that they’re no longer courting.  Instead, they’re in it together.  Some people have a fight-or-flight mentality when it comes to living with their partner.  In the book Team Us: Marriage Together, author Ashleigh Slater addresses some important challenges that married couples face.   [Read more…]