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Beauty and The Beast was one of my favorite movies when my daughters were younger in the early 90's.  I love the castle, Mrs. Tea pot and all her friends, and of course chip. They are all family and so enchanting. The will and strength of Belle and the many personalities of Gaston. Beauty and The Beast 2017 looks to be just as awesome and quaint and romantic as the first one. Don't miss it! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST  on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ DisneyBeautyAndTheBeast BEAUTY AND THE BEAST  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beourguest BEAUTY AND THE BEAST  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ beautyandthebeast/ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST   website here: http://movies.disney.com/ beauty-and-the-beast-2017 #BeOurGuest #BeautyAndTheBeast

Just looking at the cover of this book, I imagine I can feel the heat coming from the kitchen as I near the screen door, maybe an afternoon plate of cookies is on the table? When I viewed the trailer I felt comfort like my own family gives me, like memories of sunny, hot days where you just want to be still it's so hot or head to a body of water to cool off. Country life and country living I suppose I long for, not that I grew up in the country, but many a times we visited relatives that lived on a farm and those are special memories with family. The screen doors creaking open and slamming shut, the open windows that let a slight breeze in through the quiet, dark house where everyone was kinda of in slow motion because it was so hot. Those are memories of my grandparents lifestyle, and I miss that. The two sisters in "When we last Spoke" were orphaned as their father went to war, and their mother left them at the grandparents house. Why would their mother leave them in so...

Anyone that knows me personally knows I am not much into wearing makeup. No particular reason, just never caught the make up bug. But, skin care-especially facial skin care is for me.  At my 50+ age my fair freckle face is showing dullness, a few wrinkles, and loss of brightness. As a kid I'd did blush a lot, but I think I've outgrown that, so now I need to use some help bringing back that glow. I tried a sample of    L’Oréal Rosy Tone Moisturizer from Vibrant Nation sampling campaign to see if I could find that glow... The gold box is enough to make you feel like something special is in the box! Take a look at what's insid e: Take the top off! L'oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer has a refreshing scent, blends is remarkably with my fair skin and is easy to apply. #BRINGITBACK  Bring back that younger looking skin tone. I've seen the results of renewed and healthier looking skin over t...

Were you a sticker fan as a kid? I was in college, and still am. I loved those rolls of stickers that stationery stores sold. You could cut off one little square of this and that and go home with an assortment of cute little animals or shapes and flowers. I just don't see any stationery store offering rolls of stickers any more-but you can order from Mrs. Grossman's -yep that's my favorite brand. It's the season for stickers!  Decorate with stickers : Greeting cards Bills, the mailman needs some cheer too Packages Lunch bags Notes Letters Gifts Envelopes Gift cards-seal the envelope with a sticker. So, for Christmas and Winter here is my stash: Made in USA. I ordered the ornament stickers on a roll, but they came in sheets! Disclosure: non sponsored, non affiliated, non compensated. no kidding!  Sticker fun, that's all. 

Being married is awesome, right? I think so. We grow spiritually and emotionally together. And then the kids come along. I remember when our first daughter was born my husband and I both thought we were right about everything and anything baby. And then, we were at odds. Tired, sleepless, and without unity. But... We are both right. It shows we both have the child's best interest at heart. It's love that makes us think we are each right in our own way. How do we find that unity again? It's in the Bible. Marriage also has the gimmes-stuff-material goods. I want. He wants. The kids want. So we buy stuff. Are we happier? Maybe? I feel like too much stuff in the house just adds to the emotion of a family running about the house. I'm not saying don't buy stuff, actually I feel toys and books are essential for children's development. Just don't buy junky stuff-been there. The Blessings of Unity: God's Best for our Marriages , by Richard T. Case discusses keys ...

quick update: half of Halloween stock going on now at DT.  Stock up for next year for even less than $1.00 Dollar Tree picks for Halloween. Up first, paper cut outs : cat, witch,monster, and pumpkin These paper hanging decorations are fun to hang around your house.  You can unfold the tissue paper arms and legs, or let them fall out naturally. I fold tissue paper back to it's original shape and put a paper clip on it to secure for next season.  I put one in each window on the first and closet doors.  Do a little dance...  solar Halloween characters.  Look for holiday solar pals year around at DT.  I thought I felt a witch. She's whimsical and made of felt. wood sign wood sign  paper or washi tape This tape is awesome for decorating cards, planners, gifts, and whatever you can imagine I suppose. I can't wait to see what the Christmas tape will be.

With every passing year my decorating style becomes less is best. For me that is. I truly love decorations for any season and holiday. Shopping during holiday time is something I love to do with my girlfriends, and of course there is lunch and girl talk! It is difficult not to buy every holiday decoration I fancy, but my dreams of Airstream travel trailer living are making me downsize the decorations. We don't plan on full time travel trailer living-but the thought of Maine in the Summer is on my list. Back to the decorations: A look at my attempt at downsizing the Halloween decorations in my house, plus having grown kids helps with less over the top decorating every nook and cranny. The fireplace mantel is where is at these days. I love these little wooden creatures from Primitives by Kathy. The pumpkins and spider were made by my daughter. (above) craft store find Bath Body Works candle, pumpkin from John Wanamaker, and candle holder from Party lite. Pottery Barn dish and Christm...