Best Christmas Song

• The Christmas Song
• The Twelve Days of Christmas
• Winter Wonderland
• Auld Lang Syne
• All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
• Christmas is coming
• Have yourself a merry little Christmas
• Jingle Bells
• We wish you a Merry Christmas
• White Christmas
• Let it Snow
• Little Drummer Boy
• Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer

Bible Explorer

Since we’re heading into the Christmas season, I thought you might like to know about this FREE piece of software for PC or Mac users. It’s called Bible Explorer and is a sweet study tool. It comes with over 200 free Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more.The software includes the American Standard Version (ASV), New International Version (NIV), New American Standard Bible (NASB) Bundle, King James Version (KJV), and the Bible in Basic English (BBE), just to list a few.

It doesn’t matter whether you follow the Catholic, Church of Christ, Dispensational, Lutheran, Mainline, Pentecostal, Puritan, Reformed, or Wesleyan doctrine, there is study material to help you out. There are also study aids written from Jewish Christian perspectives.

I can think of oodles of people who may enjoy this as a gift including ministers, church leaders, grandma (who can’t see well), parents, and kids, and the list goes on. Part of the broad range appeal is due to the special libraries you can add according to your needs. For example, there is a library for preachers and discipleships, etc .

There are just so many features and possibilities with this software, I can’t list them all. To find out if this software is a good fit for your needs, you can click here to discover more about Bible Explorer.

Holiday Boutique is now OPEN!

Welcome one and all! Come check out the FUN!
U CREATE begins today and ends December 7th!
Great deals with unique gifts! Look for the Christmas Stocking by Hall or Nothing!

Holiday Boutique is now OPEN!

Welcome one and all! Come check out the FUN!
U CREATE begins today and ends December 7th!
Great deals with unique gifts! Look for the Christmas Stocking by Hall or Nothing!

The Cards That Give Twice

This holiday season, send cards that mean more.

We donate ten percent of card sales to well respected nonprofit organizations working throughout the world.

Good Cause Greetings is proud to support nonprofit organizations throughout the world through the sale of our unique line of holiday greeting cards. The purchase of Good Cause Greetings helps end hunger, provide housing, medical care and education for world citizens and improve the environment for people and animals worldwide. At the site, click on a charity logo to be linked to the collection of cards supporting that particular organization.

Seeds of Hope

This holiday season, there is one gift – a piece of beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry - that is helping to give back: the Seeds of Hope Pin. The Seeds of Hope Pin is donating 25% of its proceeds to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (www.NFCR.org). Each Seeds of Hope pin is made of sterling silver with individually hand-set stones and signed by renowned artist, Robert Coogan, creating an heirloom-quality piece, made in the USA. Unlike other pins, the Seed of Hope pins can be personalized to reflect an individual's particular sentiment: White - Hope; Red - Honor; Blue - Triumph. 25% of the gross proceeds from each Seeds of Hope pin supports cancer research. Visit http://www.hopepin.com for more information.

Stay Grounded

Remember to make time to alone. It'll keep you grounded, centered, and calm during this busy Christmas season.

" It's In The Memory Book"

I'm back today trying to catch up on all of your activities over the past few days! I feel like I've been out of town and am finally home! Ha! What a whirlwind the past few days have been! WHEW! I was exhausted!! We went to bed at 7: p.m last night and slept till 6:a.m this morning!




We had a WONDERFUL time on TG Day! A lot less people than last year, this year it was just a few family members. Here you see left to right; my daughter Melanie( the girl ),my cousin Sheila and my step-mom Jeanette. Melanie's children were at their Dad's this year and her husband Randy had to work, so his family had their TG last night. Melanie left yesterday morning to go home.

Here you see my Dad who will be 82 in January, my cousin David who is a doctor in New Orleans and his mother, my Aunt Wilma. My Dad was so overwhelmed by the dining room he said;

" is this New York or Hollywood" ? There were 8 in all and we had such a good time!

That afternoon David and "the girl" went to see the movie "New Moon ",

Sheila, who is a manager at Walmart had to be at work at 2:am for Black Friday so she went home to sleep. Dad and Jeanette had to get home before dark, David went back to NO after the movie. That night Hubby, Melanie, Wilma and I played SKIP BO till midnight. Hubby is greasing the card shuffler.

Most of you know my favorite place in this world is the Appalachian Mountains ! I try my best to visit at least twice every year, especially in the fall. I did not get to go this fall! :(

I love Cades Cove and the John Oliver Cabin ( below) as John Oliver was the first to settle in Cades Cove.

My sweet husband built me this little cabin and gave it to me on TG morning! Be sure to enlarge pictures and look at the detail. Look at the little chair!

He has the chimney on the wrong side but I LOVE IT!

Look at the little window! He said to me; "I know you're sad you didn't make it to the mountains so I built you this so you would feel less loss about it" AHWWWWWWWWWW!

And.........on TGD, we had another hen start laying ! We are finally getting TWO eggs a day!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE !! I'LL BE AROUND TO VISIT YOU !!! :)

Handmade Gifts

I hope you all had a Wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Quilting to all those who are rushing to finish their quilts for Christmas! A few years ago, I decided to make quilts for my kids(four boys, 2 girls) for Christmas! It was a labor of love and one of my favorite gifts to give!


The quilts took a lot of time, but well worth the time! The toys and electronics are long gone! The quilts are still being used! I know my kids will remember their quilts. There is something magical about a handmade quilt or a handmade gift! The saying holds true-
"Those who sleep under a quilt sleep under a blanket of love!"

I felt inspired to make little doll quilts for my shop. My little daughter loves to play with her doll quilt and dolls. I've been happily stocking my shelves at Hall or Nothing! I'm also excited to join the U Create Holiday Boutique coming soon!

You will see Childrens reversible aprons, Mother/Daughter aprons, Christmas Bags and more

Check out what's new and FREE for the week of November 30th-December 7th! Free childrens apron with purchase of three items! Free gift wrap available! Free Childrens light up wand with purchase of apron and cupcake set!

U Create Boutique begins November 30TH-December 7th!

"Hands to work..hearts to love!"

Have a Happy weekend CREATING or SHOPPING for some magical gifts!

Come join the fun and say HELLO!

" THANKSGIVING DAY "

Today is the day we celebrate all in our lives we are Thankful for! I'm Thankful for all of you being in my life!




The table is set , the Turkey & Ham are in the oven ! I'm Thankful for all my family who will set down together at this table and enjoy good food and fellowship !

THE MENU...........

Turkey, Ham, Giblet Gravy, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Squash Casserole, Corn Casserole, Jack Daniels Sweet Potatoes, English Peas, Rolls, Fruit Salad, Pumpkin Pie and Banana Pudding, Sweet Iced Tea..............

I'm Thankful that I got this dining room done in time to enjoy it today!

I'm Thankful that " the girl" put the Christmas Tree up and wrapped the presents for me!

What I'm MOST THANKFUL for this Thanksgiving is that God blessed us with my Great Nephew Elijah after a 13 year wait !!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Giving Thanks for Family and Friendship

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cool Frame for Cool Holiday

Planning to spend your holiday on an exotic beach of Sanur, Bali, I will be of course better to prepare everything well: the tickets (of course), the planned hotel for you to take a beautiful rest, and the outfit. It is never been more important than to consider the fashion with the occasion that you are about to attend. And let it to be a great holiday after finishing those bundles of jobs. The blue morning beach of Sanur will never be best choice.

To make you look harmonious with the beautiful nature, why don’t you decide to have a new collection of glasses? It will be a bit overwhelming, though, to find the best glasses shop. But don’t stand on your knee this fast. Try to look for some online glasses shops and you will be glad to find Zennioptical.com at where you can find this wonderful frame encoded 3892 among other fabulous glasses. The blue color of its frame is so cool, synthesizing the cool beach of Sanur that you are about to visit. Moreover, this frame is fully made of plastic which will never make you tired of wearing it.

This frame is just so fashionable and allows you to lightly wear it. It’s just so nice!

" My Kitchen "

The Roses are still blooming! I'm hoping there will still be enough of them to put on the table Thanksgiving! We are expecting rain today, 90% chance with a high today of 56..............




I got a sweet e-mail the other day asking if I 'd show my kitchen? She said;
" I've seen where Thanksgiving Dinner will be served, can we see where it will be cooked" ?
This shot is from behind the table.............

This shot was taken standing in front of the dining room door. The door facing you down the little hall, is the master bedroom. The two on the right are the pantry and the laundry room......

Here I am standing in front of the master bedroom door............

Here I'm standing in the entrance to the living room...........

A closer view............

Here I'm in front of the table............

Here I'm in front of the stove...........

Now I'm in front of the sink............

Here I'm in front of the door going out to the garage. Hope you enjoyed it Susan!

Our little miracle boy Elijah is 7 weeks old today! Sooooooo Sweet!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE !