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My friend Katherine from Katherine's Corner is having a March Giveaway and is looking for some awesome sponsors.  There will be a $100 Gift Card from Print Keg plus Paypal Cash. Take a look at the information below and we hope you will join the party with us. Giveaway will post on March 7th, 2014.

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Thank you for being part of a group giveaway at Katherines Corner I am happy to have you join in the fun.

Stats-Katherines Corner has over 20,000 followers (happily growing every day) and a giveaway every month (sometimes two). Giveaways typically run for about 3-4 weeks at a time giving plenty of opportunity for exposure and visits to your blog and social sites.  I promote the giveaways well and ask that you help promote the giveaways too for shared success. I am happy to share that most of my giveaways are also sponsored by familiar brands. Katherines Corner has a relationship with and others.  

Your sponsorship is part of the paypal cash group prize portion of a giveaway.

Please fill in the form below and email it back to me at http://katherinescorner.com/contact

I look forward to having you as a giveaway partner.

Please make your buy in choice below just put an x next to your choice

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Free blog link and 3 social links $20                         

Free blog link and 4 social links $25                         

One Mandatory follow link no social links $50      

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Please do not include any google plus links-google plus does not allow follows/likes via giveaway entries and will close an account that has such activity.

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After you have made your buy in selection kindly send your payment promptly via PayPal. Contact Katherine @ http://katherinescorner.com/contact

I will provide you with all of the giveaway details, launch date, images, etc.

Thank you for joining me as a giveaway sponsor and for your bloggy friendship.  

Hugs, Katherine

Big Hugs from Angel - Happy Valentine's Day

How I Celebrate Christmas

I love Christmas time.  There is something about this time of the year that I can't even explain but it warms my soul.  It looks like I've been tagged by April form 100lb Countdown so now I have to share some of my Christmas traditions and desires with you so you can get to know me better.  So here we go!  Hold on to your jingle bells, lol!

Here are the questions I have to answer.

1.       What do you love the most about Christmas time?

I so enjoy watching all the excitement in the eyes of children.  I love watching it snow.  Listening to Christmas music all month on the radio.  People seem to be nicer at this time of the year.  I just like the feeling in the air, the warmth of Christmas.  Playing in the snow is especially fun to me.  We all enjoy the Christmas Service at church which is always a beautiful production that celebrates the meaning of Christmas to us, Christ birth.

  

2.       Do you celebrate the holiday in style or is Bah-Humbug for you?

We celebrate Christmas with family.  We love to have a huge dinner then sit around the fireplace playing music and spending time together.  The kids are playing with their toys at our feet and in those moments all is right with the world.

3.       Are you leaving anything out for Santa Claus this year so he remembers to leave your presents?  

Santa got a new Harley so if he knows what's good for him he better remember to leave me a present.  note to Santa: Harleys aren't worth much in pieces, I'm just saying......

4.       What is the one gift you are most looking forward to GIVING? {It can be to your kids, another family member, etc – remember to be discreet if they read your blog!}

I have a money tree fixed up for my daughter, since she always thinks money grows on trees.  I took dollar bills and tied them to the tree limbs.

5.       What is your all-time favorite Christmas movie?

It's A Wonderful Life has always been my favorite Christmas movie.  I captures my heart every time and I sniffle and cry and my husband teases me. 

6.       What is your all-time favorite Christmas song?

My favorite Christmas song is Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree.  We always seem to end up dancing to this song every Christmas.

 

7.       If given the opportunity would you participate in an “Ugly Sweater” party and what sweater would you wear?  Peruse one on the internet or even in your own closet and show us!

Absolutely!  I've certainly purchased enough ugly sweaters in my life time.  
My husband loved this one.    

8.       Have you started any Christmas traditions this year that you plan on carrying forward?  No new traditions so far, but it's not Christmas yet.

9.       It’s Christmas morning … what does it look like outside where you live?

It will likely be lots of snow on the ground which I love.  I love it when we get snowed in and have to all be home together without options.  It's freezing outside and we sit in the family room and watch the snow fall while we are all warm and cozy inside.  My little guy is fascinated by the snow, at 2 he is just in awe of it.

10.   You just found yourself standing under the mistletoe … who comes up to give you a kiss first?.

In real life it will be my husband but in my dreams it's a young Harrison Ford, huba huba.

Is it warm in here or is it just me?  

Ok, well now you know a little bit more about me so I'm picking 10 beautiful bloggers to tag, so you can learn more about them.  So ladies,

Tag!  You're it!!!   

Anna - Cuddlebug Cuties

Angie - God's Growing Garden

Katherine - Katherine's Corner

Jean - What Jean Likes

Marci - Stone Cottage Adventures

Janine - Confessions of a Mommyaholic

Natasha - Epic Mommy

Cathy - A Peek Into My Paradise

Cami - TitiCrafty

Katie - He Calls Me Grace

Angel

Letter to Santa

Dear Santa

I've been a good girl all year long.  Well, that's not totally true I guess.  I've been good sometime, especially when it's convenient for me.  Do I get points for honesty?  It's not like you didn't already know this.

Anyway, now that we've got the formalities out of the way, let me tell you what I want for Christmas.  But first we need to discuss past Christmas presents.  I want to make sure you get it right this time.

Do you remember the year I asked for a new bag to carry  
I wanted this
     

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Adventures in Holiday Shopping

Hello wonderful friends.  It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here again.  The holidays seem to come faster each year.  I got up early and headed to the local chain store to pick up all my items for cooking our holiday dinner. You gotta love mega stores, they really are huge and you can find practically everything.  All the hustle and bustle in the stores.  The holidays are here!!!!

I saw the nicest holiday gesture when I pulled into the parking lot.  I was just stunned at how far people will go to keep you from getting into trouble if you accidentally park in the handicapped parking spot but you're not actually handicapped. I was truly touched at how much some people really do care.

Create Your Own Gift Boxes,Bags & Tags

Melanie Digital Stamp and Gift Set by Anna @ Cuddlebug Cuties

I have had so much fun creating this new little set.

I got a few new toys from We R Memory Keepers, and they are so amazing.

They help you make gift boxes and bags with super simple photo instructions. All you do is score the paper add a few punches, then fold. Such a fun product, and it truly was easy.

It only took a few minutes for me to create this adorable box and bag to go with this cute little tag.

 Enjoy coloring and crafting with Melanie but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Hugs,

Anna

Christmas Cash Giveaway $1000

What would you do with an extra $1000 to spend this holiday season? How about I make the answer to that question a little easier with your chance to win $1000 cash in the Christmas Cash Giveaway event! Thanks to some amazing supporters of Raising Reagan and some all around awesome bloggers and shops, we were able to come together collectively with a CASH PRIZE of $1000!

Cow in a New Dress

Hello Everyone

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Jacob is asleep so I can work on my blog now.

Life around my house is never without something to do.  Whew, I'd forgotten how hard it is taking care of a little one.  I feel as if I run from the time I wake up until he tires out for the night. 

I guess that's why we have children in our youth.  I could probably write an entire blog about having children in your middle age.  Of course it is good that I have a full life of knowledge to better care for him and I've been a nurse forever which keeps me from being in the pediatricians office weekly. 

Now, I just need a caffeine IV to keep my energy up.  I am drinking about 10 coffee a day now as sleep is no longer an option.  LOL

However I have been working on an Easter present for a sweet little girl.

She loves animals, so I purchased this cute little cow at Walmart and started working on this little ruffled dress for her.  It's far from perfect but I like it anyway.  I've got some more work to do but so far, so good.  I have enough material for a little cap but I'm not sure how to make it yet. 

I'll figure something out, I still have time.  It won't be perfect but I think she will like it.

She gave Jacob his first kiss so she won my heart and I have to do something special for her.

Jacob of course pushed her away and said, "Yuck" but she didn't seem to mind.

Hope you like it.

Best

Angel



Singer Limited Edition 160 Sewing Machine Gift

Hello Everyone

 

 

Hope you are having a great weekend. 

 

I wanted to share my joy with you all. 

My husband and daughter surprised me with an Easter gift today and it is so awesome.  First, some background.  I love to sew. 

I'm not good with a pattern but I can free-style sew just about anything I set my mind to.  

I have 3 sewing machines and they all do different things.  One is just a regular plain sewing machine with average 52 stitch capability, another does embroidery and has like a million different stitches and functions and the 3rd one is an old singer that has personality.

 

My husband is such a romantic in his old age. 

It took 32 years but I think he's finally got it, lol.

Now, without further ramblings,  Tah Dah.

 

 

Below I noted the features in case anyone is looking to purchase one

 

The Singer 160 limited edition sewing machine. Created to commemorate Singer's 160 year anniversary by taking design cues from the past while introducing their simplest and most easy to use machine available.

 

Features

OneTouch stitch selection of 24 built-in stitches for numerous clothing and decorative sewing uses

Direct stitch selection sets optimal stitch settings for best results

Most popular stitch patterns: 6 basic, 4 stretch and12 decorative

2 fully automatic 1-step buttonholes for professional results at the touch of a button

13 needle positions for precise stitching and inserting zippers, cording and topstitching

Maximum sewing speed of 750 stitches per minute-sew projects quickly

Extra large sewing space - Machine's arm measures 14.7'

More spacious work area for quilting, home decor sewing or other larger projects

Easily personalize your projects by overriding automatic stitch adjustment

Automatic reverse - reinforces your stitch

Center zigzag taper stitch - tapers to the center for a more attractive look

7mm stitch width - maximum width for satin, decorative and other stitches

Automatic tension for stable stitch quality on any type of fabric

Exclusive underplate for making buttonholes possible in places that conventional buttonhole devices cannot easily reach

Drop & Sew bobbin system; insert bobbin, place thread in channel and start sewing

SwiftSmart threading system with automatic needle threader for simple one-touch threading - Simply guide thread directly from spool to needle area through a single groove and thread needle by just pressing the lever

Horizontal threading - feeds thread more evenly, reducing poor stitch formation and thread breakage

DC motor - instant start-up and stop with no coasting for accurate and precise stitches

3 StayBright LED lights - Illuminate yoursewing surface for optimal viewing -Bulbs last 100,000 hours and stays cool

Quick View Stitch Setting -when length or width of a stitch is changed, the corresponding LED light turns yellow to notate the change

Removable and convenient accessories storage compartment

Extra-high presser foot lifter for sewing bulky fabrics or multiple layers

Presser foot sensor -ensures an easy start and reduces the chance of thread bunching

Free arm -easy access to cuffs, collars, pant hems and other difficult-to-reach areas

Drop feed for free-motion embroidery, monograms and button sewing

Automatic presser foot pressure control - sew from the lightest-weight tricots to heavy denim without making presser foot pressure adjustments

7-segment feeding system - more accurate fabric feed

Box feed - moves feed-dogs in a box motion for perfect and equal contact with the fabric and presser foot

Snap-on presser feet - change easily without using a screwdriver

Heavy-duty metal frame for overall durability and skip-free sewing

Black with goldtone filigree embellishments - Features the original 'bird in flight' design featured on many Singer machines more than a century ago

BONUS - Flower Stitch Foot - Fun stitch adds a floral flair to your projects

Best

 

Angel