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For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. ~Isaiah 9:6   Saw this on another blog and had to share, as recently John and I were talking about how and why we celebrate Christmas. No matter what people make of it, there is really only one reason why those who love Jesus make ... Read More

Here are some gift ideas! .39ct Diamond Scrollwork "Heart" Pendant with 18" Chain Hershey's KISS ME KISS ME Black Boxers for men HERSHEY'S KISSES For You Music Box Valentine's Day Gift Love Box With Heart-Shaped Bergamote Chocolates (10 pieces) Gift with Roses Greeting Card One Dozen White & Pink Roses - JustFlowers.com Roses & Balloons - JustFlowers.com One Dozen Red Roses (Boxed) - JustFlowers.com Sterling Silver 925 TOP MOUNT Red Rainbow TENNIS BRACELET Belly Ring 9ct Gold Created Ruby and Diamond Heart Drop Earrings Fantasy Jewelry Box Celebrity Style Paris ... Read More

If you live on the east coast and you're not finished your Christmas shopping, don't panic, it's not too late. In fact, it couldn't be easier to send that last minute gift with Amazon.com and it couldn't be easier. Send a gift certificate and it can go right to their email or you can print it to give it to them personally! ... Read More

All under $20! Frosty Winter Friends Throw This warm and comfy throw is designed by the renowned artist Sandra Kuck. Gives your home a dash of old fashioned fun. Polyester fleece trimmed with cranberry red. Machine wash. Imported. 51" x 63". Christmas Memories Throw Designed by renowned artist Sandra Kuck, this fleece throw features a heartwarming vignette of brother & sister reading by the Christmas tree. Add a feeling of warmth and create an instant yuletide atmosphere just by tossing it casually over an ... Read More

Not just any goat cheese, the cheeses of Tumalo Farms. Flavio and Marge sent a lovely box with a variety of cheeses all fixed up in a nice Christmas packaging. It was nice to have Petra (from Holland and no stranger to cheeses) with us when giving it a taste. We both agreed that we liked Classico the best, with the smooth, mild taste of the Pondhopper being a close second. Leoni however, liked the rosemary spiced Remembrance best.   Want some award winning cheeses? Visit ... Read More

Surprises can really happen anytime, when they happen at the Holidays, and with the most thoughtful of gestures, it can really touch you. I am really touched. Over the years, Unique Exposures got a new member who's photography I have enjoyed, but when he started to send a weekly photo with Bible Verses to my inbox, I was truly impressed and told him so. I mentioned to him that the work deserved to be shown to others and invited him a space ... Read More

Music boxes and globes have always fascinated me. I thought I would share a few from the San Fransisco Music Box Company... Harry Potter™ Fawkes in the Chamber of Secrets Water Globe This water globe features Harry with Dumbledore's loyal companion, Fawkes the Phoenix, as seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This water globe is hand-painted and made of cold cast resin. www.harrypotter.com   Animated Toy Chest Thisadorable toy chest features a cute animatedseal and a rotating centerpiece thathas lots of fun baby toys. Hummingbirds with ... Read More

I have already dusted off my Christmas songs, and there are signs in the stores that the season is fast coming upon us. We will also celebrate a little early this year with Enric, Miranda, and Silas visiting us the first of December. So, I thought it might be fun to dig into some of my merchants that I advertise for, and find some very different and unique gifts this first time out with some gift ideas... These come under the ... Read More

  Many has been the time that I have blogged on the gift of some music sent to me. Today is quite different. Not music this time, but Poetry has been the gift.   The Prince of Belvedere and Other Poems written by Ephraim Figueroa thoughtfully arrived to my home and was gratefully placed in my collection of books, and in today's homeschooling, was read out loud and enjoyed by my children.   The book claims that it is for grown-ups and children alike, and I ... Read More

Here are two ideas, one just came to my inbox this morning. Last minute idea, still shipped for free: I was given a gift from the Flying Noodle last year and it was months of fun. A free dinner and a Blockbuster card for a movie. Send this for your hard to buy for loved one! Dinner and A Movie Club   And Amazon Gift Certificates are always a favorite because they can go right into your friend or loved one's inbox!   movie dogfart seriestorrent movie ... Read More

This time it was my long time friend Chris's husband who handed me a CD of music, and a musician I had never heard of. I just played it and I am extremely impressed! Thanks Jim! Born in upstate New York, Joe Bonamassa started playing on a short scale Chiquita guitar at the age of four, graduating to a full-scale guitar at seven. By the time he was 8, Joe was playing the blues like a veteran. “Stevie Ray Vaughn ... Read More