Have you seen what Nester did with her barn?? Here is the before, go see the after!
* Robyn’s dollar store bargains
* getting mold out of the shower - a tip from Jessica at This Blessed Life
* he’s flippin' awesome: Napolean Dynamite’s message to a 12-year old cancer patient.
* good-bye #2 -- we loved watching him play!
DEALS:
* Target has a 40% off halloween kids' costumes Cartwheel coupon
* Tom’s Shoes has $5 off $25 using code FALL at checkout OR $10 off $100 using FALL10. Good through 11/30/14.
* JcPenney take $10 Off and $25 Off -- use in store or online.
* Lands' End has 25% off with code 
* Macy’s -- Cool Touch Griddle $19.99, choose store pick-up for free shipping. There is also a $10 off $25 printable or use it online!
* Oneida.com is offering up 20% off sitewide + $2.99 flat-rate shipping when you use the code BG20, or if you are purchasing Anchor Hocking items, use AH25at checkout for 25% off. -- good through 9/27.
This ceramic bowl set is only $18.74 after code.
* American Authors Believer
* Crayola 50ct Long Colored Pencils
* Scotchgard Fabric and Upholstery Protector 2-Pack $8.66 after you clip the coupon on the page
* Chef'n Pinch Pour Prep Bowls Set
* KEEN Newport H2 Sandal (Toddler)
Happy Weekend!
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a lovely fall home tour at Stone Gable:
* Sherwin-Williams is having their super sale -- 40% off all paints and stains! This is the best it gets, go stock up! PLUS, there is a $10 off $50 coupon that you can use with the sale. Remember, you can buy the paint now and get it tinted later if you are not sure on color.
* free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme today for National Talk Like a Pirate Day! Come in and talk like a pirate for one FREE Original Glazed doughnut OR in full pirate costume for one FREE dozen Original Glazed doughnuts.
* $10 for a $15 iTunes code! Hurry, these don’t last long. Great for gifts, they don’t expire!
* additional 40% off clearance at Dillard's
* $10 off $40 purchase of Up & Up Products at Target -- text the word SAVE to 827438 for the coupon.
* American Girl rarely has coupon codes: for free shipping, use code EXCITING OR for $10 off $100 use code 180749. Both codes are good through 9/22/14.
* winter is coming! Terramar Kid'sThermal Pants
* The Ice Box - 4 Frozen Board Books
* Nautica Little Boys' Rashguard Swim Set
* Pinzon Multi Jacquard Duvet Set, Full/Queen, Gray
* Wahl 20 Piece Complete Haircutting Kit
* perfect for learning to ride a bike! Radio Flyer Glide & Go Balance Bike Red
Happy weekend -- last of summer, first of fall!
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DIY dining room built-in shelves at Wood Grain Cottage:
* what it's like to own the Father of the Bride house at HGTV.
* perfect apple pie caramel apples:
* this book recommendation from Stephanie at Barefoot in the Kitchen.
* the sweetest girl lip-syncing Frozen.
and DEALS. These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime.
* free bagel & a shmear when you buy a drink at Einstein Bros. Bagels
* Domino’s $10 e-gift card for only $5. Dinner tonight!
* $5 for select shirts and layering tees at Downeast Basics. Plus, you can get a $10 off $50 code when you sign up for their emails.
* Stanley FatMax 2-Inch Angle Professional Paint Brush
$2.39 when you clip the coupon on the page!* Boy Digital LED Wrist Watch Waterproof
$7.44* Granite Ware Steel/Porcelain Water-Bath Canner with Rack, 21.5-Quart
* Philips Avent Baby Monitor with Temperature Sensor
a favorite quote, I thought it was perfect for today. -Melissa
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| My parents are in Tahiti on a church mission so of course this makes me think of them. From this speech. |
* a sweet, short podcast of 3 unbelievably simple parenting ideas at Power of Moms.
* Mary Hatch (Bailey) isn’t so happy…
She was feeling the need to ask forgiveness for her talent, her hobby, her thing.
A pit came to my stomach because I’ve felt that before. That feeling when some people come over (and maybe I took the time to clean up?) and start looking around and making comments about “how do you have TIME for this?” or “I guess I would rather buy new than take time to paint old things” or my favorite: “I’m never letting you come over to my house -- you would die.”
And all of a sudden I feel guilt and the need to apologize for something I love to do and if they could only know how flawed I really feel in so many other aspects of life.
Oh, but I do it too. I didn’t do a huge back to school dinner with a theme and gifts and new outfits and so I make fun the ridiculousness of putting so much effort into it--who has time for that?
A friend just finished another marathon and I’m struggling to get back up to 2 miles-- why is she so into her body?
Or the fun mom that is always out on an adventure with her kids -- is her energy for real? She’s got to be taking something.
We tell our daughters not to play dumb, be yourself and shine on, be kind, and don’t worry about what others think. We still need to give each other that talk.
So I’m giving it today: Do your thing. Don’t apologize for it. Bless others with your talents. Own it.
And let others do their thing - not only do it - but excel at it. I want to be in the camp that applauds, lifts, encourages, restores, give the benefit of the doubt. To your face, behind your back, and behind a computer screen. And when the green envy, jealousy, and guilt start rearing -- simply say:
that’s her thing.
I love to see people love what they are doing.
from a favorite talk of mine: Chieko Okazaki Raised in Hope.
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