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2011-11-16T22:40:00.000-08:00

Hey Readers/Contributors/facebookers! We now have a share button so you all can let everyone know about your favourite blog site!If you read something you like feel free to share it.Also if yourself or anyone you know would like to become a contributor to this site please email your details to:womansworldmagazine@hotmail.com

10 Year-old Vogue Model Controversy

2011-08-07T16:04:00.000-07:00

This story is causing a lot of debate! Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau is the ten year-old model whose on the cover of French Vogue. These pictures are just two of what's inside the magazine. The outcry is that she's too young and where do we draw the line? What message are we sending young girls/tweens when they see this? Another point of view is that this is art and we should lighten up. My

Know When It's Time To Let Go (The Birth of a Book)

2011-07-28T18:55:00.000-07:00

So I am down to the last bit of editing on my book. During the editing process, quite a number of pages were cut for various reasons, but I think the length is good. I'm currently at 52,781 words (about 185 pages) after editing. Who knows what the final product will look like. Perhaps it will be a bit longer, but this is how it stands today on my computer. I'm really happy with it and almost

Some Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

2011-07-16T22:17:00.000-07:00

So I've been reading the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and I am so impressed by this man. Firstly he was raised by a wise father who "liked to have, as often as he could, some sensible friend or neighbor to converse with, and always took care to start some ingenious or useful topic for discourse, which might tend to improve the minds of his children. By this means he turned our attention to

Noise, it's got history

2011-07-09T12:16:00.001-07:00

Simply fascinating. Tracing history through noise. Have a great Saturday everyone! Marnie xo http://www.whatsupwithred.blogspot.com/

~My New Etsy Shop~

2011-07-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

Visit my NEW Etsy Shop to purchase my Photographs. My Photography is based on all of the things that I love, landscapes, warm colors and textures, aged stone, scrolled iron, worn and weathered wood and architectural details.They make a beautiful addition to your home, office or as a gift.http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrollingThroughTime?ref=pr_shop

Hello Everyone!

2011-05-26T20:16:00.000-07:00

NAME: MeganLOCATION: UtahAGE: 20 HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BLOGGING FOR: I'm so excited to be a contributor to this blog! I've been blogging for the past few years now and there's really no single purpose to my blogging. But I love introducing the books I've been reading, or new recipes I've tried out, crafts I've learned or anything else that I get my hands into. It's just a smorgasbord of stuff

Sun Safety - how safe are you?

2011-05-26T19:14:00.000-07:00

Warm sunny days are now here. Thank goodness for that! I was getting tired of looking at snow, especially when we got a snow dump back in April. This is the time of year where everyone usually stocks up on Sun Block and Sunscreen. We take it for granted that we need an SPF 15 or higher. Some companies are making them as strong as they can. Now that seems like a great idea, but is it

New Poster?

2011-05-05T18:42:00.000-07:00

And by that I don't mean a new poster of my future husband, Johnny Depp, hanging on my wall. I mean, I have been asked to contribute to this blog, aka be a "poster". My name is Angela and I live in Northern Utah, where spring has FINALLY arrived. In May. Just a little late, Ma Nature. I have been married to my husband Randon for almost 12 years. We have two kids, boy and girl, 10 and 7,

Experiencing Arkansas

2011-04-14T06:09:00.000-07:00

I've lived in Arkansas pretty much all of my life. There is still so much of it I have yet to see, and enjoy. There are however a few things that I've experienced, that my family has not, and I would like to share with them. Did you know Arkansas has an elephant sanctuary, caverns, diamond minds, water falls, several mountains, and other natural wonders? We've never been camping, and Petit

Insights

2011-03-25T09:07:00.000-07:00

Every Action Has a Ripple Effect: Sending Out Healing Thoughts

2011-03-13T20:47:00.000-07:00

I usually post on Wednesday or Friday, but I've been feeling a bit numb recently and unable to write. I'm in a very odd place, I feel. On the one hand, so many things are opening up. Things I never dreamed could happen. My position in the world has shifted. I feel it. I know I am right where I need to be. I know I am on my path. But that doesn't mean it's all roses and daisies and sunshine and

Aspartame Sweetener: The Bitter Truth

2011-02-22T08:33:00.000-08:00

Good morning all!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far. I just wanted to take a moment to share with you an extremely enlightening blog article by my friend Lille over at ~Woodstock Lily~. She is constantly a source of inspiration, hope, and positive energy, if you don't know her already please go check out her blog. You'll be a fan, I promise! :) Anyway, the other day she posted

The Red Tent - My thoughts on

2011-02-19T21:18:00.001-08:00

First off, I absolutely love Anita Diamant's writing style. Very easy to read, which is what I'm all about. Some of her lines made me stop, re read and sigh with mental notes to remember that particular order of wording strung together, but already, I've forgotten. I think I'll refer back to it and write them down at some stage. While half way through this book I started to question my initial

What a year can bring...!

2011-02-05T14:39:00.000-08:00

pst... I'm currently staying here... http://tatty-global-tefl.blogspot.com Travellers, seekers, see you there... Tatty x

Writing a Book is Not a Walk in the Park

2011-02-02T13:07:00.000-08:00

Before you decide that getting a book deal or writing a book is your golden ticket to whatever, I invite you to read this in The New York Observer. Don't get me wrong. I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity. It has been my dream to be a published author since I was...I don't know..ten years old? Now that I am actually in the process of having a book published, I realize that dream and

I Am Enough

2011-01-08T23:28:00.001-08:00

How many women out there think they are not good enough?I am guessing a huge amount.Not a good enough wife, mother, partner, sister, cook, gardener, friend, lover, worker.....the list is endless and so are our questions.When will we ever tell ourselves we are enough, just as we are. We do the best with what we know and have, we do enough.Say it with me in 2011.I AM ENOUGH.....AND I AM PROUD TO BE

My husband is a forgeiner.

2010-11-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

I got married about 2 months ago. So far marital bliss has been just that, blissful! I blog about my adventure into married land and you can follow our adventures here. I wrote a post about our interracial marriage. Talking about some of my thoughts and in sites at this point in our life together. I just wanted to put it out there to a wider audience. Are any of you in an interracial marriage?

New blog to share!

2010-11-10T13:21:00.001-08:00

Hey all! As you know, I've been tirelessly working on my new business venture for the last few months. Since I was having trouble seperating the "work" and the "personal" side when dealing with this blog, I decided to make a dedicated blog just for my business. Here it is: http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/ Go check it out, become a follower and tell your friends! I'm pretty doggone proud of

AMASS IT & SHOW IT: COLLECTIONS

2010-11-08T03:25:00.000-08:00

TOO MANY ITEMS IN YOUR COLLECTION TO FLAUNT THEM ALL AT ONCE; ROTATE PIECES TO KEEP YOUR LOOK INNOVATIVE WHAT BETTER WAYS TO SHOW YOUR GROWING COLLECTION THAN TO HANG IT ON THE WALL. GAME BOARDS DISPLAYED ON ONE WALL, THE ENTIRE COLLECTION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM WHEN DISPLAYING A SHELL COLLECTION, DON’T OVERDUE BUT A VINTAGE TUREEN FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH INTERESTING SHELLS YOU’VE FOUND ON YOUR

365 Lessons-Lesson 311: Manage Your Time, But Leave Some Room for Spontaneity

2010-11-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

I'm a list maker, how about you? It doesn't mean I'm super organized. Quite the contrary. It means that I write it all down so I won't forget, which I have a tendency to do if something is not written down. The funny thing is, sometimes I lose my list, which I take as a sign that perhaps those things on it weren't so pressing anyway or that they'll get done in due time. I have to believe

The words I'm reading....the pages I'm turning

2010-10-10T02:17:00.001-07:00

I love to read only what touches my soul. I try to read fluff and get easily bored. Though since we are all so intricately different what constitutes to another as "fluff" won't be the same. I like to read real words, I'm not an intellect, my eyes glaze quickly at language that does not sound familiar to my own every day thoughts and voice. I've just recently finished this book Dear me,

365 Lessons-Lesson 266: Walk through the Pounding Rain

2010-09-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

When the rain comes (rain being a metaphor for anything difficult) the tendency is to run for cover. Why not walk through the pounding rain? Why not walk out in the midst of it all exposed? What could happen to you? Maybe something unpredictable is in your cards; a turn of the tables, so to speak.This morning at around 9am, my husband was eager to go walking. I looked outside at the clouds of

Look Ma, No Cavities!

2010-08-07T16:15:00.000-07:00

I'm on a roll with teeth... Last August, I tested out a recipe for homemade toothpaste. I honestly thought would try it out for the two weeks I had promised and then go back to my regular toothpaste. I ended up liking it so much, that I decided to continue using it. After about a month into using my homemade concoction, I noticed that my tooth sensitivity had almost vanished. I was surprised.

Inspiration!

2010-08-03T08:08:00.000-07:00

It's certainly no secret that since I became pregnant, just the thought of this wonderful little girl has given me a huge wave of inspiration. Starting with the nursery, it has just been flowing from me like rain! The fact that she's renewed my creative streak after somewhat of a dry spell has really made me feel like myself again. :) The magic of this little girl never ceases to amaze me! My

New projects I have been working on...

2010-07-29T09:54:00.000-07:00

I have been busy the last few months working on many new projects, one of them being my photography. Sign up as a "Follower" on my NEW Photography Blog and you might be the winner of the GIVEAWAY I will be having soon... www.AimeeBoschetPhotography.blogspot.com (another post of the Italian Villa I shot will be up on that site later today, so check back)

Haters

2010-07-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

The anger and the disappointment I feel there are no words I can type can describe the pain. I have a few characteristic flaws, but hating is not one of them. I have no bones on giving a friend or family member a compliant. But most importantly, I’m extremely supportive to my friends, it never seems to amaze me when people clearly hate on you.I have not really accomplished much in my life, so

365 Lessons-Lesson 172: Keep Your Childhood Memories, But Know That Every Moment There Is A New You

2010-06-23T08:09:00.000-07:00

Last night my dad went to bed and I stayed up a little longer. I pressed my face against the glass window in the dining room and stared out at the Gulf waters. My dad lives right on the water in St. Petersburg, Florida. Palm trees rustled in the wind. The rippling of tiny waves in the distance made me feel calm. I stared straight ahead for what seemed like a long time. Two flashes of lighting

What's Up?

2010-06-21T00:34:00.001-07:00

I live in an amazingly beautiful world. Sometimes it's so easy to have tunnel vision and see only the the part I'm hurriedly focused on. The rest is smudged into a foggy haze, overlooked but always there. Waiting humbly to be noticed. Appreciated. Enjoyed. When I look up from where I'm placed in this world I'm surrounded by beauty. I often miss this in my day as my eyes bore the road only

How can I get this?

2010-06-20T16:57:00.001-07:00

Ok, I have lost about 15 pounds in 3 months; I have never been so tone (lean) in my entire life. Even with that I still need some major improvements in my arms and tummy area. Does anyone know any exercise I can do on the floor without hurting my back? Regular sit ups are not cutting it. Thanks in advance ladies! Chantale Merchant"> Imagine credit to www.thatsfit.ca

Sunblock & Sunscreens - Hazard or Protector?

2010-06-16T15:37:00.000-07:00

The very ingredients in sunscreens that offer sun protection, may also have adverse side effects. Some of the chemicals used in sunscreens are feared because they are said to enter our bloodstream through ongoing topical use and may have hazardous effects once they accumulate, either in our bodies or the environment. In a disturbing investigation of 952 name-brand sunscreens, the Environmental

Paulina Porizkova Discusses Kate Hudson's Breast Augmentation

2010-06-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

Paulina Porizkova Discusses Kate Hudson's Breast Augmentation

Almond Milk

2010-06-06T20:23:00.000-07:00

Almond milk can easily be found in a lot of grocery stores. Where I live it's expensive. A lot of people don't realize, it's very easy to make. All you need is a blender, sieve or nut milk bag, water and raw almonds.I personally find it's best to soak your almonds the night before. Almonds are difficult to digest because of an enzyme-inhibiting substance in their brown coating. Soaking almonds

How to make a Fruit Fly Trap

2010-06-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

Last year I was watching a local cable show and they were talking about inexpensive household hints. One of the hints was how to make a fruit fly trap. It sounded simple enough, and better yet, it's cheap. You can purchase ready made traps, but I'd rather save the $11.00 I have been using this remedy ever since I saw it on TV last year. It does work. I love fruit, and I haven't had a problem...

Reaching out to you ladies... I need some advice.

2010-05-28T13:00:00.000-07:00

This is another blog about Facebook. Ugh. For something that was designed to make life easier and more connected, and help you share your life with the people you love... it sure is a huge pain. It seems like every time I get comfortable with the way things are going, something else "comes up" that I have to deal with. I think maybe part of this has to do with my apprehension about all the

Almost Summer Vacation!

2010-05-28T05:13:00.000-07:00

Nine months ago, I was not ready for the first day of school. Here it is, two half days of school left, I'm counting today as well. And why in the bleep, would they have the kids go to school, two half days. Just make today one full day, and lets call it quits! I'm ready to get this party started!I'm looking forward to not having to wake the kids up early, and fuss continually. Each morning I'm

Your walls will be begging for this...

2010-05-26T22:06:00.003-07:00

I have new wall couture. And oh, it is gorgeous. It started with one of my absolute favorite pics of MiniMac taken by my great friends Leah and Mark. And then I met Megan Deal from Modern Bird Studios and her creative and artistic huband Gregg turned my favorite picture into a perfect piece of art. Painted onto a very thick piece of oak, we decided the two tone picture would look the

her diamonds.

2010-05-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

I heard Rob Thomas play this song acoustically today, after explaining why he wrote it and what it means to him. It really touched me, so I wanted to share the lyrics here. Sometimes in radio play, or just regular listening, the lyrics get lost in the music. Thus, the reason I love acoustic music so much. It's truly the story of a man in love with his wife who is going through something neither

The best guacamole ever!

2010-05-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

Freshly prepared food is best, but if you don't have the time, you really need to read those back labels. Some of the ingredient names sound like they were created by a mad scientist. In general, I find homemade food often tastes the best. Even if it's fattening, it's healthier to eat as there are few to zero additives. It's a very hot day here where I live. In fact, I just don't feel like

101 ways to prepare Kale...

2010-05-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

I've been using Kale in my green smoothies. I like it because it doesn't have a strong flavor and it blends well with just about anything. I find that with spinach too.Lately I've been buying a lot of kale. I've kind of gone...OVERBOARD. It takes up a lot of space in the fridge. I love all the benefits this leafy green gives me, but some day's I'm just not "into" it. Sometimes change is good.

365 Lessons-Lesson 137: Be Kind

2010-05-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. -Dalai LamaWhy is so hard to be kind? Why do we choose hate over love?I have opened myself up here. I've let myself out of the box and it was not easy. For the most part, I have found kindness. But I have also sensed other emotions. The tug and pull of others upon us is really only the tug and pull of ourselves. It's very hard to love someone

Classic Pads...

2010-05-12T13:33:00.000-07:00

What do you think of these? You can find them here. Not sure what to think of them... but I do like lists.

Married? Read this.

2010-05-12T12:51:00.000-07:00

You Should Have Sex With Your Partner to Make Him Happy {via} "'Sex becomes yet another item on your to-do list, and you think you have to do it for the sake of your marriage and the happiness of your spouse,' says Dr. Lombardo. While neither of those reasons is wrong, they shouldn’t be the only reasons." One of the 'myths' that this great slideshow/article shows the married people

Mother, the heart of the Family.

2010-05-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

Nations rise and fall, empires prosper or crumble and men are stirred to great accomplishments or driven to shameful failure often because of the influence of a wife or mother. The wise poet has properly said, "The hand that rocks the cradle, is the hand that rules the world." For most women, motherhood is a great privilege, a crowning joy and sublime fulfillment. Perhaps the greatest privilege

365 Lessons-Lesson 124: Stress is Caused by You

2010-05-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

Now I know some people would like to slap me for saying, "You cause your own stress." It's the last thing you wanted to hear, right? But it is true. Do you feel stress right now? Are you having difficulty balancing all the things in your life? Why do you do this to yourself?Recently I read a book called Midnights with the Mystic. It's the story author Cheryl Simone tells of her conversations

I Have Seen...

2010-05-04T15:36:00.000-07:00

I Have Seen:Fields of fragrant lavender in Tuscany......the steeples of Oxford at cool daybreak......the most delicate works of nature in Alaska......the sun slipping below the horizon in Chile......And they were all nothing compared to watching my baby play with its fingers and suck its thumb in grainy black and white::)-Cindyhttp://wherescindynow.blogspot.com

A smack upside the head....

2010-05-01T17:28:00.000-07:00

I had to laugh as my friend posted this status on her Facebook page:Please copy and paste this to your status if you know someone, or have been affected by someone, who needs a smack upside the head. People who need a smack upside the head affect the lives of many. There is still no known cure for someone who deserves a smack upside the head, except a smack upside the head, but we can ...raise

365 Lessons-Lesson 107: Not Everyone is Going to Like What I Have to Say

2010-04-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

Not everyone is going to like what I have to say, but hey, I've got to be me. I am writing lessons on my blog, 365 of them to be exact. For the most part, I have gotten such positive feedback. People comment and say, "This is exactly what I needed to hear." or "How did you know that I was dealing with that?"I never know what's going to come out. I don't plan it. Most of my posts tend to lean on

Lady Gaga Even Has Crazy Fashion In My Dreams

2010-03-30T21:38:00.000-07:00

A Humorously Mundane Moment Experienced Earlier Today: Ahbuhbuhbuhbuhbuh....buhbuhbuhbuhBUHbuhbuhbuhbuhbuh.... There are a lot of sensory experiences that are pleasant to awake to--a fragrant breakfast cooking, a warm splash of sunlight filtering through the window, a soft "I love you" from a beloved voice... ...the "ahbuhbuhbuhbuhbuh"ing of my ill husband shivering himself awake at four in the

did you know

2010-03-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

that it’s not illegal in Ethiopia to rape a woman?It’s actually acceptable.And if you rape someone they are yours to keep.And if you report a rape then you are forced to marry your attacker.As much as I love it here, I am so glad those aren’t the rules my life operates under♥ Single Girlyou can follow my Ethiopian adventures here.

A walk in the park

2010-03-26T16:40:00.001-07:00

As we drove home a few days ago, after Atlanta was becoming soggy under so much rain, our car was filled with late afternoon sunlight. Surprising warm temperatures in the middle of our wet spell prompted a statement from the tiny voice in the backseat, “Maybe we can go to the park again soon.” A hesitation on my part. The ongoing balance between the litany of things “to do” and the reminder that

Driver Seat

2010-03-17T21:40:00.001-07:00

At 35 years old, I am more comfortable in my skin then I have ever been in my entire life. I no longer need the validation from anyone to know that I am beautiful and smart. I wear what I want to wear, I no longer allow food to control my life, and I no longer hold malice and resentment in my heart. I feel free as bird to do as I please!I made a decision about 3 months ago, to no longer depend on

365 Lessons-Lesson 60: Those with Patience Persevere

2010-03-14T20:59:00.000-07:00

I don't know why this word "patience" keeps popping up today. It popped up in an e-mail from my agent and it seemed to be the word I wanted to tell my husband's business partner when I stopped by the evening yoga class and saw only a few people in class. Kind of a let down after seeing the huge crowd of yogis and yoginis at the grand opening. After running two yoga schools in Korea for 5 years, I

Leftover Day of The Week

2010-03-11T11:23:00.000-08:00

A national day of leftovers, actually exists. Yes, it does, November 27. I Googled it, because inquiring minds (I), want to know!What I really wanted to know if there is a designated leftover day of the week. And, there's not! So, I'm proposing Thursdays. I want it put on a registry of some sort. Yes, I'm for real! Why wouldn't I be?I know you're wondering why Thursday, and not any other day.

Food for thought...

2010-03-05T07:38:00.001-08:00

Angela Stokes has been a raw foodist for a long time now. What I like about her is that she took charge of her health and followed what was right for her. She looks radiant in every way possible. Over the past 5 years, I have done a lot of reading about this lifestyle. I personally don't think a 100% raw food diet is for everyone...I know it's not for me, but it certainly has helped me to make

365 Lessons-Lesson 47: Awaken your Intuition

2010-02-21T21:24:00.000-08:00

My husband, Seong Yoon Lee, is a believer. What does that mean exactly? He believes in what he is doing so much that he is willing to make very bold statements. Sometimes his statements scare me. When we were living in South Korea, he used to say things like, "Quit your English teaching job and teach yoga full-time to Koreans." This was his suggestion to me when I was at the end of my rope with

Ash Wednesday

2010-02-17T18:06:00.000-08:00

So do you observe Lent? Do you even know what Lent means? .... Yeah. Me neither... sorta. I know it is the time to repent. (right?) Plus Ash Wed. - what's it all about? It is the time where you go to church and get ashes in the shape of a cross on the top of your forehead. It is a little saddening that I have NO IDEA what the specific reason is for Ash Wednesday and I have been raised in a

Listen To My First Mind

2010-02-16T11:55:00.000-08:00

I know better. When I follow my first mind, I never go wrong. When I deviate, nothing good can come of it. I recently got my eyebrows waxed, and the nice lady asked about waxing my lip. At first I said no. She was persistant, and I gave in. I know, my first mind is always the way to go, but noooooo.Read the full story, and see the picture of my swollen lip!

The Flame within us all....The Olympics come to Canada!

2010-02-15T13:02:00.000-08:00

WOW!!! I have to be honest, I did not know that I would feel this way about the Olympics. Living here you see all the political controversy that an event like this brings to your community. There has been times when I have felt unsure about the benefits that the Olympics would bring. Like many localities we have issues and problems that need attention and finances...but with the planning of the

letter to my little "wiggles"

2010-02-06T08:19:00.000-08:00

Today we found out you are a little girl. I am so happy as I have always wanted a daughter. I look forward to and imagine looking through your eyes at a brand new world. A world full of wonder... colors, shapes, and smells... unlike the world I know of troubles, hurt, and betrayal. I know that I will never be able to protect you from these things, but how refreshing it will be to experience it

365 Lessons-Lesson 33: Pay Attention, The Signs are Right in Front of You

2010-02-03T10:04:00.000-08:00

My friend, Rosedanie Cadet, hadn't been back to her country, Haiti, in 36 years. In December, she sat at my dining room table and told me that she was going back. She had planned to return to Japan, where she once lived, but didn't receive her visa in time. Since she had the time, she decided she would like to return to her country to help her people. This was before the earthquake.She left in

dying for...

2010-01-29T12:55:00.001-08:00

This week I fell in love with a story. The book is called Dying for Cake by Louise Limerick and I am currently riding out the grief of having finished it and desperately wanting more. It's a story close to my heart. A story about 5 mums in a coffee group who are vastly different in their personalties and mothering styles but regardless, close friends drawn together because of their common ground

Jimmy Choo and cocktails too.....

2010-01-29T08:53:00.000-08:00

I am celebrating my blog birthday and giving away a gorgeous Jimmy Choo bag. Come and join the party.

FRENCH WATCHFACE JUNQUE NECKLACES ARE HERE

2010-01-28T14:49:00.001-08:00

I'VE BEEN WORKING AGAIN,PRETTY MUCH SOLD OUT FROM A FEW DAYS AGO, SO HERE'S MORE :)IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER OR HAVE QUESTIONS EMAIL: italianpeasant@yahoo.com Watch face necklace with silver chain, diamond in the center of watch face & an old key $12 + $3 s&h # jw 1Watch face necklace with gold chain, diamond in the center of watch face & an old key $12 + $3 s&h # jw 2Watch face necklace with

Giveaway...

2010-01-27T22:31:00.000-08:00

I just made soap. In anticipation for the warmer weather, I made some glycerin soap and scented it with a mixture of pineapple, coconut and plumeria fragrances. I added dried coconut on top (or on the bottom depending on how you place it). The scent? I call it "Day at the Beach". It's a nice mild scent, and the dried coconut exfoliates. Perfect for both the kitchen or bathroom. It's almost 4

~New Things Happening for the New Year~

2010-01-26T18:09:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I have posted. The year has gone by so quick. My son started 10th grade and my daughter started kindergarten. I decided to close my online Home & Garden boutique because my line of French inspired home accessories that I have been designing since May of 2009 have done so well. I thought it was better to put my focus there. I am so happy I have this Blog as well as my Blog.

365 Lessons-Lesson 21: Live in Harmony with Each Other and Celebrate the Differences

2010-01-21T11:59:00.001-08:00

We are separated by countries, cultures and religions, but we live in one world. Whenever I see the spinning globe on my sidebar, I am reminded of that. When I see it there with all the countries, it seems so small. The little dots on the globe represent people who have read my blog. Those dots are also so small, but all the people I have come in contact with are so important to me.When I was

Happy Hour at the Milk Bar

2010-01-18T12:22:00.000-08:00

Let’s talk lactation. Just unbutton the topic… and put it all out there. I’ve got to tell you…it is an issue that evokes a squirt or two of passion out of people. I had no freaking idea the kind of rallying both sides of the booby issue were capable of. There are people for it and people against it. And both sides fiercely latch onto their positions, digging in their high heels to debate it.

The little Prince of Georgia...

2010-01-18T11:38:00.000-08:00

I knew you were stirring about 12 hours after conception. How did I know? It is a puzzle. It is similar to waking up one day speaking fluent French when you had never heard a word of it whispered before. But I did know and as my body made way for you, I recognized I was approaching what would be the most important job I ever have. Everyday as you grew and swam inside my tummy I committed to

Feeling Small in a BIG world...or...."An order of heartache with a lot of Light on the side please."

2010-01-17T18:32:00.000-08:00

It has been quite a week...in the world, with my friends, and in my home. I am not even sure where to start. Not a lot of pics tonight, lots on my heart, hoping for a clear mind to share. So get into your after-school clothes, grab a bevy, get comfy and sit with me a while as I sort out the events of the week with you and share how the Light shines bright in the darkness. It is so easy to feel

Happy New Year!

2010-01-14T04:02:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies! What a fantastic year it has been for this site, 2009 was the year I decided to start this project and I havent looked back since! To all the wonderful contributors, your stories continue to make me laugh, feel inspired be informed or most importantly give me a different perspective..... your perspective! I am constantly amazed by you all as individuals and love being apart of

365 Lessons-Lesson 12: Don't Give Up, The Best Is Yet To Come

2010-01-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

I can do it, I can do it, I can do it. Only 353 more days to go.....oh, Lord! This was what I thought as I sat down at my computer this morning. Fortunately, I have a bulletin board at my desk that has little pieces of paper, messages, letters, pictures, postcards and notes that encourage me to keep going.This lesson from today is brought to you by a fortune cookie...that's right! According to my

Copper Tone

2010-01-11T16:07:00.001-08:00

A few years ago my hair styling guru took a very long vacation which forced me against my will to find another stylist. Oh, it may be immaterial to some but who cuts the coiffure is an issue of matter to me. I went to the most popular man in the place and he was fabulous with a pair of shears even if each haircut dominated the entire morning because he was a frequent-pause-to-tell-a-story type of

365 Lessons-Lesson 8: Create Space

2010-01-10T10:36:00.000-08:00

I want to share these lessons with you. I am challenging myself to writing 365 lessons...a lesson for each day of this year. You can check these lessons out on my blog:http://www.lessonsfromthemonkimarried.blogspot.com/ Hope you will take this journey with me and follow along. If a lesson resonates with you, please leave a comment. Wishing you all a wonderful year. Peace, KathyAs time passes, I

"Love Me Tender"

2010-01-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

As you may or may not know, today is Elvis's birthday. When I was in the eighth grade I was mildly obsessed with Elvis. I say mildly in comparison to the people theat turn their homes into mini-Gracelands but in comparison to kids my age it was more than mild. I lived and breathed Elvis. I had a grand total of four (4), count 'em, Elvis CDs that I listened to night and day. I only listened to

CANADA.........& GIO

2010-01-08T10:33:00.000-08:00

.......I'M READY FOR MY CLOSEUP MR. DEMILLE:) WELL, ALMOST, GOT THE CALL, BIG MOVIE BEING FILMED IN CANADA......IT'S PROP TIME & DO I MEAN ALOT OF PROPS, I MAY BE BUSY UNTIL THE SPRING THAW, CREATING,PULLING OUT MY OWN PERSONAL COLLECTION, HECK THEY MIGHT AS WELL FILM HERE.....HMMMMM. SO, IF YOU DON'T SEE MANY POSTS, I'M KNEE DEEP IN THE ATTIC OR WORKROOM OR MAKING A DELIVERY TO CANADA!I'M ON THE

A Canadian Giveaway!!

2010-01-06T16:00:00.000-08:00

Hey lovely ladies of Woman's World...happy New Year to you all. Come on over to my part of the world, by clicking on the title of this post, and enter my giveaway...would love to see you!love and light to you all in 2010Cat

I'm Running a WHAT?

2010-01-06T11:31:00.000-08:00

After approximately 150 days of wedded bliss, I have realized something incredibly, fearfully crucial:My husband knows exactly what makes me tick.Okay, that was common knowledge. Kind of a side effect of being attached to someone's hip for life. In slightly more detail, what I realized stands thus:My husband knows exactly what makes me tick. And sometimes he uses it to convince me to do

Be willing

2009-12-30T21:01:00.001-08:00