Happy Weekend to all! I'm just stopping in to offer a quick Happy Pink Saturday to Beverly—and all of you pink lovers—at How Sweet the Sound... and to share a super simple creative caring idea with you. This afternoon I'll have the pleasure of attending a baby shower for our pastor's wife. Baby #2. This time... It's a Girl! Of course I'll take a gift for our soon-to-be-youngest church member, BUT (and this is the part I love!)... guests are also encouraged to bring baby things to share with little ones and their mothers who can't easily afford them. That's where the creative caring part comes in. See how easy it is to include "ministry" in the everyday events of life? All it takes is being ... Keep Reading...
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January WHITE AGAIN Sale on Restoration Linen Cleaner
Ever since 1878, when merchant John Wanamaker declared January to be a great time for a "white sale," retail establishments have followed his lead. But now—in 2015—I'm going to change it up a bit ... because vintage linens have been on my mind a lot lately—and because I know some of you (still) have old pretties stuck in drawers and attics. Just for you... through the end of the month, it's a January WHITE AGAIN Sale at My Place to Yours. RESTORATION—my all-time favorite linen cleaner for vintage linens—is on sale in my Etsy shop through January 31. Just click HERE to purchase -- then enter coupon code WHITEAGAIN15 to receive 15% off of each 2 lb. jar. I can often ship at least 2 jars (sometimes 3) for the same low ... Keep Reading...
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Stinky Face theology: My response to a children’s book
I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt At first glance—it's not the kind of children's book I'd typically choose, but choose it I did. When Little Man was just a baby, I discovered the book and thought it would appeal to his Mommy. Now it also appeals to me—and my grandsons. Doesn't it look well-loved? If you don't know the story, it begins like this... The question? The little guy wanted to know if his Mama would still love him—if he were a big, scary ape! Well, not only did Mama answer in the affirmative, but she said she'd bake his birthday cake out of bananas—if he were a big, scary ape! Of course, in typical little boy fashion, Question #1 was ... Keep Reading...
