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A Little Inspiration to Brighten your Day
I wanted to share a little inspiration with you today. I hope that you enjoy…
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Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.
-Ziad K. Abdelnour
3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge: Day Three
Mia (A.K.A. The Wheat and Tares), over at The Grizzle Grist Mill has nominated me to participate in the 3 Quotes for 3 Days Challenge. It has taken me a few days to accept this challenge, as my appointments have had me running the roads NON-STOP this past week.
Mia has a fabulous blog FULL of spiritual inspiration, in addition to her Tuesday’s Treats and her Friday’s Angles, I SO enjoy those! I look forward to seeing each new post, and suggest that you venture over to her world and see what’s going on. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you Mia for nominating me to participate in this fun challenge; I truly appreciate it!
The Rules for the Challenge:
- Three quotes for three days.
- Three nominees each day (no repetition).
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Inform the nominees.
My 3 Quotes for Day Three:
Quote 1:
“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming.”
Quote 2:
“When the devil keeps on asking you to look at your past, there must be something good in the future he doesn’t want you to see.”
Quote 3:
“I’m cut from a different cloth, and they don’t make that fabric anymore.”
My 3 Nominees:
Roxie over at Unite Together in Peace
Margaret over at Being Margaret
Christie over at My Middle Name is Sarcasm
Thank you again Mia! Keep inspiring others! I hope that each of you have enjoyed the quotes…
3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge: Day Two
Mia (A.K.A. The Wheat and Tares), over at The Grizzle Grist Mill has nominated me to participate in the 3 Quotes for 3 Days Challenge. It has taken me a few days to accept this challenge, as my appointments have had me running the roads NON-STOP this past week.
Mia has a fabulous blog FULL of spiritual inspiration, in addition to her Tuesday’s Treats and her Friday’s Angles, I SO enjoy those! I look forward to seeing each new post, and suggest that you venture over to her world and see what’s going on. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you Mia for nominating me to participate in this fun challenge; I truly appreciate it!
The Rules for the Challenge:
- Three quotes for three days.
- Three nominees each day (no repetition).
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Inform the nominees.
My 3 Quotes for Day Two:
Quote 1:
“Don’t be afraid of being outnumbered. Eagles fly alone. Pigeons flock together.”
Quote 2:
“When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say “Why me?” Say “Try me!””
Quote 3:
“Your time as a caterpillar has expired. Your wings are ready.”
My 3 Nominees:
- Emotions of Life
- Akashdeep Singh: My Life, My Rules
- Tammi over at Women: Each One a Survivor-Enjoying Every Moment
Thank you again Mia! Keep inspiring others!
3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge: Day One
Mia (A.K.A. The Wheat and Tares), over at The Grizzle Grist Mill has nominated me to participate in the 3 Quotes for 3 Days Challenge. It has taken me a few days to accept this challenge, as my appointments have had me running the roads NON-STOP this past week.
Mia has a fabulous blog FULL of spiritual inspiration, in addition to her Tuesday’s Treats and her Friday’s Angles, I SO enjoy those! I look forward to seeing each new post, and suggest that you venture over to her world and see what’s going on. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you Mia for nominating me to participate in this fun challenge; I truly appreciate it!
The Rules for the Challenge:
- Three quotes for three days.
- Three nominees each day (no repetition).
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Inform the nominees.
My 3 Quotes for Day One:
Quote 1:
“Six ethics of life:
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Before you Pray-Believe
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Before you Speak-Listen
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Before you Spend-Earn
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Before you Write-Think
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Before you Quit-Try
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Before you Die-Live”
Quote 2:
“Sometimes you face difficulties, not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’re doing something right.”
Quote 3:
“Sometimes you just have to turn around, give a little smile, throw the match and burn that bridge.”
My 3 Nominees:
Tingting over at Empower Love
Thank you again Mia! Keep inspiring others!
Inspiring Quote for the Day
A little inspiration to brighten your day…
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GIVE. But don’t allow yourself to be used.
LOVE. But don’t allow your heart to be abused.
TRUST. But don’t be naive.
LISTEN. But don’t lose your own voice.
-Author Unknown
My First Product Launch
I decided several weeks ago that today, August 26, 2016, I was going to unleash details about my newest product. I have been compiling information for the past 12 years of my life, and have finally decided on the direction in which I want to use this knowledge. My original game plan was to create an informative guide for those in need, then I thought it would be more appropriate as a detailed e Course, but have decided instead to create the Ultimate Inspiration Pack.
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We all talk about following our dreams, fueling our passions, but let me ask you this…how do you go about STARTING down this path? My Inspiration Pack will provide you with all the steps necessary to ensure that you start your journey successfully. I will be providing more details as time progresses.
I have been working on an informative breakdown of this new, FANTASTIC product, but my explanation is a bit unorganized at the moment. Last Sunday I spent the day in the Emergency room, and have been on 3 antibiotics since, and then Monday evening my son was involved in his first car accident. So, needless to say, my explanation is clouded by a mother’s emotions and a fuzzy medicated head. This product deserves my best, so I will save it for another day. I wish each of you an exciting weekend worth remembering!
Till next time…
A Little Motivation for your Day…
For those of you who are unaware, I have been burning the candle at both ends lately. I have finally committed to my book, and will be announcing soon, my anticipated launch date. I will tell you that I have given myself just 6 months to complete it. Every time that I put a specific date on a project, something inevitably gets in my way, and I feel like an utter failure for not getting it done “on time.” But, whether I stick to said date, or whether I’m a few days off, the important thing will be that the 1 single project that has haunted my mind for 12 years, will finally be complete. It’s been a LONG time coming!
So, with that being said, I wanted to do something just a bit different than normal today, and I hope that it inspires you in the ways that it has me. I have decided that I am going to live my life from here on with positivity and purpose, and I am welcoming The Law of Attraction into my day to day. I will Ask, I will Believe, and I WILL Achieve!!! I have always been a realist, but I know that I need to embrace optimism into my life. The vibes that I am tossing out into this vast planet will not disappoint! I WILL be successful in all that I pursue, and I WILL conquer my dreams! On Christmas Day, I will be hitting my 4 year mark in my ultimate 5 year plan. I have been saying since last year that 2016 is GOING to be my year, and I believe, DOWN TO MY CORE, that I am correct in saying this. The wheels have been placed into motion, and there is NO going back now! I love each one of you for the contributions that you have made in my life! I am SO blessed to share this life with you!
YouTube has an abundance of inspiring, thought provoking, and emotionally gripping videos available for the taking, and I have decided to share 2 of these videos that spoke to my soul with you today. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did!
I am anxious to hear your thoughts on these videos!
How to Fix Ingrown Toenails for Good
With summer being in full swing, the days getting hotter as each week passes, and the clothes shedding and getting skimpier each day, my attention has been drawn to feet. Yes, you heard me right, feet! Everywhere you look, you see someone in flops, with toes exposed to the world. You can tell A LOT about a person by their feet believe it or not. Do they have years worth of skin/callus accumulation or are they well maintained? Are their nails trimmed and manicured, or did they bypass grooming that area all together? Some people actually go overboard in the cutting department and end up doing more harm than good.
The topic that I have chosen to discuss today is Ingrown Toenails. Thousands of people suffer from this painful and unattractive condition, but 9 times out of 10, THEY are the root cause of the problem! Years ago, I spent SO much time “maintaining” my nails that I caused my toenails to become ingrown. I had a tool that would scrape any trapped debris out from underneath the nail, and I actually became a bit obsessive with it. I always went WAY too far, and ended up causing the surrounding skin to bleed and, over time, flair up with gooey infection. I jacked them up SO bad, I wouldn’t dare slide on a pair of flip flops!
One day my boyfriend (husband now) noticed them and told me to quit using that stupid scraper and let the nail grow beyond the end of the toe; not much…just a bit. From that day on (once the infection healed) I have not had any problems. I still have my scraper, but have learned self control; thank goodness!
Several co-workers have asked my advice on the topic, and once they followed this one simple step…
Let the Nail Grow and LEAVE it Alone!!!
their problems disappeared. A few people have more extreme cases and should discuss it with their physician, but for the masses, this one tip WILL work. I wish that I could provide you with a before and after comparison, but when I was going through it, the last thing pointed towards my toes was a camera; sorry.
If you are suffering with ingrown toenails, these bulleted points should aid in some relief:
- Soak daily in a hot, Epsom salt foot bath
- Boil out the infection with Hydrogen Peroxide and then sterilize with Rubbing Alcohol
- Before bed, pack the wound with medicated Neosporin or the round jar of Carmex-cover with a band aid and thoroughly clean the area when you wake
I’m sure there are a million other things that you could do to provide relief, but these 3 tips are what my brainstorming session provided.
Have you ever suffered the pain and embarrassment of Ingrown Toenails? Do you have any additional tips, tricks, or sources of relief to add to the list? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below…
How to Make a Waterfall Card
Are you sick to death of hearing new card making techniques yet?! Well, I’ve put together just one more SUPER tutorial that I wanted to share with you. This one is a bit more complicated (just slightly) than the other 3 (Never Ending Card, Squash Card, and the Pop Up Card), but nowhere close to impossible to tackle.
Okay, so let’s discuss our dimensions…
You are going to need:
- 2 pieces of 4 ¼ inch x 5 ½ inch heavy duty card stock paper (these are your sturdy “base” cards)
- 2 pieces of 4 inch x 5 ¼ inch patterned paper (these decorate your “base” cards)
- 1 piece of 1 inch x 4 ¼ inch card stock paper (this strip holds your “waterfall” onto the card-it needs to be somewhat sturdy)
- 1 strip of 9 inch x 2 inch heavy duty card stock paper (this will be your “waterfall”)
- 4 pieces of 1 ¾ inch x 1 ¾ inch card stock paper (these will have your stamped images/photographs on them-can use photographs cut down to these dimensions instead)
- 4 pieces of 2 inch x 2 inch card stock paper (these will hold your stamped images/photographs that will be displayed on the “waterfall” portion of the card-I used the 2 inch x 2 inch squares that I set aside from creating my original pop up card)
- 2 brads
- 3 inch strip of ribbon
- Ink pad (if you want to distress the edges)
As in the other card making tutorials, you are going to need your “base” papers to be constructed from a sturdy, heavy duty card stock, as well as your 9 inch x 2 inch strip. These three pieces will endure the most abuse from your recipient, and you will want to make sure that they are capable of weathering the storm.
If I were you, I would gather all of my supplies and prepare each piece according to dimension. Once this is done, you are going to want to take 1 of your base papers and 1 of your patterned papers and adhere them together (I used a glue stick). Grab your other set and prepare those as well. Set them both aside to dry.
Grab your waterfall strip (9 inch x 2 inch), your 4 pieces of 2 inch x 2 inch squares, and your photographs (cut down to size) and/or your 1 ¾ inch x 1 ¾ inch squares if you choose to use them. If you are stamping, gather your chosen stamp and ink pad, and prepare your image. Set aside to dry. If you’re using photographs, adhere those to your squares. Now take your waterfall strip and score at 2 inch, 2 ¾ inch, 3 ½ inch, and 4 ¼ inch. Using your bone folder, crease each score mark in both directions to allow flexibility. Now place the strip before you with the scored side facing you. Starting at the bottom 2 inch score line, apply a strip of double sided tape or a smear from the glue stick and place your “bottom” image (2 inch x 2 inch square) on top. Make sure to align the top of the image flush with the score line. Press to secure. Repeat this process by moving up a layer each time. Set aside to dry if applicable.
Let’s put her together, shall we?! Grab your prepared “base” papers, your prepared waterfall strip, your piece of 1 inch x 4 ¼ inch card stock, and your 2 brads. You are going to want to position your newest card stock strip horizontally, against your base card about ¾ of the way down, and apply a small tab of double sided tape on both ends to lightly secure it to the card. Slip the long (undecorated) portion of your waterfall strip (pictures down) underneath this newest strip. Position in the center of the card, flip the images around to face you and then glue the bottom image to the outside of the horizontal strip. I forgot ALL about this step when I first made one, and was SO confused as to why my waterfall wasn’t flipping around, so make sure that you don’t forget this step. You can also stamp a greeting below that bottom image if you would like. Once that’s done, poke a hole about ½ inch from the edge of the horizontal strip and poke your brad through. Flip her over and press the tabs flush against the paper. Repeat this step on the other side of the strip.
In the tutorial that I watched, they only called for 1 “base” paper and 1 patterned paper. I chose 2 of each so that I could hide my brad backings; especially since I wasn’t giving it as a card, but including it as a pull out in my exploding box. You can do it either way, according to what your plans call for. So, let’s make a pretty backing, shall we…
Glue your 2nd “base” paper on top of (the brad backing side) your other “base” paper. I placed a small strip of tape on top of the backs of the brads to stabilize them prior to gluing; NOT a necessary step, but one that you can do. Make sure that you line up your edges when putting these 2 pieces of card stock together. She’s almost done!
Underneath your waterfall strip, you are going to want to create a half circle punch out to allow your recipient easy access to the “pull tag” that operates the waterfall effect. Now, if you have a circle hole punch you should definitely dig it out, otherwise, you can grab any small circular object (I used the cap from my Tacky Glue). Make sure that you center either your circle punch or your circular object and proceed to punch or trace. If you trace, very slowly cut around your traced image. If you inked up the edges on your other papers, make sure to ink inside this freshly cut area. Now, pull your waterfall strip down and attach your ribbon (folded in half) to create a pull tag. You can glue, staple, apply a brad…
There you have it…a fun Waterfall Card. Glue it to a greeting card, tuck it in an envelope, throw it in a gift box, but don’t forget to sign your work. Give it to that special someone and watch their eyes light up!
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So, what do you think? Are you going to try your hand at it? Would LOVE to see what you come up with!
From Food Stamps To A Future 