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  WELCOME! It's the month long Networking Blog Hop  With our 14th CLIMB GIVEAWAY! Networking means helping each other grow!!  If you want to promote a CLIMB link, then use #ChainLinkyCLIMB on Twitter or Google+ so that we can all help each other grow! Here's how the Giveaway & Co-hosting works - the co-hosts from the previous month's CLIMB will have the opportunity to participate in a Giveaway during the next CLIMB - that gives co-hosts 2 months in a row of blog growing fun!!  (If you would like to co-host please sign up at the end of this post using the last "Linky")  Please enter below -one person will win:

- $25 Paypal Cash from Sew Crafty Angel & from Cuddlebug Cuties 

- 1 Ad Space on A Peek Into My Paradise for 30 days - $30 value

- Turbo Sponsor Spot on 100lb Countdown - $10 value
- $20 Gift Certificate to Helen's Etsy Shop - HFernsOriginals

- 1 Medium Ad Space on The Myrabev Life - $10 value
- 1 Medium Ad Space on A July Dreamer - $10 value

- 1 Monthly Ad Space on God's Growing Garden - $15 value
- A beautiful Red Seaglass & Rhinestone Cherry Necklace by ShorelineDesigned - $20 value
- "My Cookie Creation Countdown" ebook - $3 value
- "Making Your Own Cedar Roping or Pine Garland" ebook - $2 value
- "G.K.C.C. Gourdon Kringle Christmas Company" Children's Picture ebook - $4 value
- a beautiful handmade "Coffee Cozy"($5 value)  by Kaitlyn from Three Sisters & Us

Coffee Cozy by Kaitlyn from "Three Sisters & Us"

PICKED SWEET CHERRIES NECKLACE
Rare Red Seaglass from Lake Michigan and Sparkly Rhinestone High Quality Cherry Charm on Silver Bail and Chain Necklace
Red seaglass/beachglass is a rare find - and I found this one in Lake Michigan near Traverse City which is the Cherry Capital of the World!  I have carefully drilled the red beach glass into a bead to daintily dangle along with a sparkly sweet cherry rhinestone charm from silver and red jumprings from a silver slide-bail onto a silver chain. Even the lobster clasp is large for ease of use and is quality stainless steel connected to a cute tiny tag steel connector.  The chain undone end to end is 21 inches, and as worn including seaglass/cherry charm will hang 12 inches.
by ShorelineDesigned

Photo by Helen Fern

Gift Certificate to "H Fern Originals": (shop description) "My goal is to provide you with quality greeting cards and photographs at an affordable price. I have experienced each image you see and tried to capture the feeling in the photograph.   Please look around, send me comments - both praise and suggestions - and feel free to ask me any questions. ."

All 3 of these ebooks by Angie Ouellette-Tower


Total prize value is $154!!

CLIMB Giveaway Rules & Conditions: - this is open worldwide (void where prohibited) - You must be 18 years or older to enter  - You MUST have a blog to win the Ad spaces (otherwise these will become a second place prizes)

- You must live in the lower 48 of the United States to win the Necklace & the Cozy (otherwise these will become  second place prizes)
- Any tax or shipping costs going above the amount of any gift certificate will be the winner's responsibility
- You MUST have a valid PayPal account to win the Paypal Cash (otherwise these will become a second place prizes)

- This Giveaway is open from December 1st, 2014 until December 21st, 2014

- Winner must respond to email within 48 hours or a different winner will be chosen

- Giveaway Hosts & Co-hosts can NOT enter this Giveaway!, however - DECEMBER 2014 CLIMB blog hop co-hosts ARE allowed to enter this Giveaway (provided they are not also part of the Giveaway)

- correspondence is done through email and the winner's email addresses will only be used to deliver or set-up e-prizes.  Email addresses will NEVER be sold or shared.

- All prizes will be delivered by the contributing Bloggers/Shop Owners.

- if you have any questions or concerns about this Giveaway please email one of the hosts:

Angie:  angeliquetower@gmail.com

Angel:  sewcraftyangel@gmail.com

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Pampered Pets Giveaway @ Sew Crafty Angel

Happy December Everyone!

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas so I've joined my friend Katherine at Katherines Corner again for another awesome giveaway. This giveaway is for your beloved pets and of course there is some cash for you too! 

I've joined up with Katherine and friends along with Petco to bring you a chance to win $200 cash 

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( via paypal) and $75 gift card to Petco

One winner will receive-

$200 in PayPal Cash! and $75 Petco Gift card

  

PayPal cash provided by Katherine and some of her bloggy friends ♥

Katherines Corner

Sew Crafty Angel

Tabler Party Of Two

Lou Lou Girls

Gods Growing Garden

Woods of Bell Trees

I Dig Pinterest

The Painted Chateau

Butter Basil and Breadcrumbs

Oh My Heartsie Girl

Heartbeats and Soul Stains

Simple Nature Decor

Entering the Pampered Pets Giveaway is easy, log into the entry form using your email
address or facebook and click on the first entry on the rafflecopter form.
Please read the terms and conditions and write yes.

Become an email follower or confirm you are a follower of Katherines Corner via email ( this will be verified) and enter as many bonus entries as you would like.

Open to all over 18 where permitted . Giveaway starts December 5th and ends December 30th

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( remember to let her know where to find it ).

Good luck in the Pampered Pets Giveaway ♥

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Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" Party #45

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               Welcome to the 45th week of 

 Wake Up Wednesday "Linky" 

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We are so excited to have you all party with us.

Thank you so much to all those who participate in our party.

Last week we had  350 awesome linkups!   

 Wake Up and be happy, get excited and have fun with us! 

We want to be inspired, entertained, laugh and have a good time!

 The hop is hosted and posted on these different blogs! 

Your link will appear on the blogs of

 Sew Crafty Angel, Cuddlebug Cuties, 

God's Growing Garden,   A Peek Into My Paradise,

 Epic Mommy Adventures,  Natalie Loves Beauty,  Three Kids and a Fish, 

  A Kitchen Hoor,   Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife, 

   Heidi's Wanderings, To Work With My Hands,   The Organized Dream,

 Far From Normal,   Mice in the Kitchen,   Relaxed Thairapy,   

       Oh My Heartsie Girl,    Healthy Living with Tiki    Kreative Corner     

    Housewife 2 Hostess      Lemons and Laughs

This Day I Love...       A Gainesville Mom Writes 

Interested in Co-Hosting Wake Up Wednesday?

Fill out this form and Angel will be in touch with you?

This weeks 

Featured Bloggers

Fun Filled Butter Cookies

The Culinary Mama

My family came over on the weekend and my brother brought over some 100s and 1000s biscuits, and while I was deeply offended that he bought pre baked goods to my home (totally kidding), it did give me the sudden urge to bake something with lots of sprinkles!

This recipe is simple and easy to make but they look so fun and taste so good!

Dresser To Kitchen Island 

Cart #DIY With #ChalkyFinish Paint Colors

Dear Creatives

We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. I have wanted an island or work space since we have limited counter space and I love to craft, cook and bake. I decided with the help of the Mr. to create a mobile kitchen island from a dresser. With his help this was an easy diy improvement project for me. As I worked up the idea and he used his wood working skills. Then I finished with my painting skills. I think we make a good team. We pulled a vintage dresser from the garage and decided to give it new life. First by re-purposing it and then making it pretty with Chalk Paint. This was my first time tackling a project like this and using Americana Chalky Finish Paints.

Decoupage Christmas Napkins on Mason Jar With Snow

Purple Hues and Me

I know there are more than 1001 ways to decorate a mason jar or bottle and you may be among those that are a bit overwhelmed with seeing lots of crafty mason jars (me included).   I believe mason jars have moved from being "trendy" to a status of being  "classic"  in the crafting world.  So yes, I'm here to say, mason jars are here to stay.  (Was that a rhyme?)  Anyway, I have tried to leave them alone .  .  .  except the time I made decorative tops here.  I cannot resist any longer!   So here I am showing you how I decorated a mason jar and wine bottle for the holidays and or winter.  The snow is actually what did it for me!

Christmas Trees Rice Krispie Treats

Simplee Thrifty

These Christmas Trees Rice Krispie Treats are one of my favorite Christmas Treats to make! I have made them for school treats and to share at holiday parties. The kids totally loved these they thought they were awesome plus they joined in on the fun!!

Ebay 18-Piece Cream-Gold Brush Set Review

Palettes and Ferrules

 don’t know about you, but when it comes to makeup products that I love the most, I’m rarely swayed by packaging. Sure, I would choose colors if there’s a variety to choose from, but I don’t usually let my final decision by swayed by mere packaging. This is probably the reason why I could almost be sheepish to admit that in this recent makeup brush purchase that I made off Ebay, I was totally swayed by mere appearance alone.

Almond Butter Apple Pie {feat. Barney Butter}

Lemons and Laughs

Almond butter. MMMMM. Toddler2.0 and I could eat it off a spoon. I at least give him apple slices with his usually to give an illusion of not just eating the almond butter, but sure enough he just uses the apple slices to suck the almond butter off of. Our addiction has gotten worse since a friend introduced us to Barney Butter. Then I received a few samples of all the different flavors and ate them right from the packet. No, I did not share. I loved them all except the Bare Smooth Barney Butter, but that is no fault of anyone. I don’t like un-seasoned or sweetened nut butter. I am on the hunt for the cocoa and coconut in a larger container, it was my favorite.

Covered Beds Protected From the Freeze

GardenUpgreen

Last week a cold front was headed our way and I was not looking forward to 20 degree temperatures. Living on a farm there is always something last minute that needs to be taken care of and this year it was the garden.  Normally I cover my raised beds with clear plastic, turning these beds into temporary greenhouse through the rest of the winter.  Wind arrived early and there was no way I wanted to tackle plastic and wind; I'm pretty sure the wind would have won.  I decided to change things up a little and cover my plants with plastic tarps.

TIPS FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL/Road Trip

A Mothers Shadow

It’s that time of year for travel to see fam­ily and friends.  I have com­piled some items on a list as a guide for safety and com­fort.  Please be care­ful and have a won­der­ful time of mem­o­ries and joy.  I look for­ward to many years of our friend­ship — so be safe out there!

Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

This Silly Girl's Life

Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies, fun and festive meringue cookies that are light as air and melt in your mouth! Super cute for your holiday party!

CARAMEL PECAN BARS

Bunny's Warm Oven

I have a tendency to bake with fruit in season, I also try to keep recipes simple, like this Caramel Pecan Bar and not use a lot of store bought ingredients.  Simple ingredients, things you already have on hand, little extras thrown into the batter, let’s you taste flavors and textures.   There are three delicious flavors and two textures in this bar that make it outstanding.  You have the wonderful flavors of cinnamon, caramel and pecans that is over the top delicious.  The caramel and pecans do double duty by bringing you  a creamy crunchy texture .  

 Easy Homemade Body Butter

Coupons and Freebies Mom

We spend hundreds of dollars a year on special lotions and creams to make our skin look and feel better, but how about making something at home for a fraction of the cost that is even better for you?  This Easy Homemade Body Butter is a great way to quench your thirsty skin as well as an excellent gift item to give for Mother’s Day, Teachers Appreciation Gifts or just because!

5 Awesome Gifts for Knitters

Budget Girl

If you don’t knit, then finding gifts for knitters probably baffles you. Which is why I’m here!

As a knitter, I know what I need, what would be nice to have, and what’s just pretty freaking cool whether you use it or not.

This list contains all of those things.

Rustic Christmas Tree Garland

making it in the mountains

The first signs of Christmas have made their way into the Mercer house this week thanks to one very excited little boy! Though this will be Carson’s third Christmas, at 2 1/2 years old, it’s been the first one that he is really getting excited about. We’ve dug out our Christmas books and movies and learning about the magic of the season is all he wants to do now! He’s constantly chatting about Santa and his reindeer and asks me every morning when he wakes up if it’s Christmas yet! If he’s this excited about Christmas books and movies, I can’t wait to see his face when he sees the tree, Christmas lights, Santa Claus and of course, the gifts! How could you not just LOVE this time of year when you get to experience it through a child’s eyes again! It’s all SO special!

DIY Fresh Christmas Wreaths

The Ramblings of an Aspiring Small Town Girl

Making a fresh Christmas wreath is one of my absolute favorite holiday crafts! It’s easy, quick, fun, cheap, and really hard to screw up. Everyone should try this at least once. Every time I look at mine I get a secret thrill knowing that I made that. I also enjoy knowing that it is one of a kind and no ones in the neighborhood will even come close to my kick ass wreath!

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Advent Family Worship Time

Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 


The season of Advent begins four Sundays prior to Christmas day (December 25th).  This year the First of Advent was yesterday, November 30th, 2014. 

Advent Family Worship Time was always observed by my family when I was a child and these memories are some of my most precious and life changing experiences. On every Sunday during Advent my parents would gather my sister & I around the dining room table; turn off all the lights with only the candle(s) on the Advent wreath flickering away.  In that warm candlelit darkness we would read a passage from the Bible, discuss what we just read and then sing some Christmas hymns. 
I encourage you to do the same with your family.  Below I have included the 2014 Advent Dates with recommended Bible passages as well as Christmas Hymns.  If you are not musical then I recommend going to YouTube & finding a version of those Hymns there - sing along with those YouTube videos & ENJOY your Family Worship Time. 

The Advent Wreath
The Advent wreath is simply a Christmas wreath with 4 candles (sometimes 5 candles).  On the first of Advent - 1 candle is lit; on the second of Advent - 2 candles are lit;  on the third of Advent - 3 candles are lit and on the fourth of Advent - 4 candles are lit.  Then, on Christmas day the optional fifth candle would be lit (The fifth candle is a larger candle and is in the middle of the wreath).

2014 Advent Dates

- Sunday November 30th, 2014 - First of Advent (Light 1 Candle on the Advent Wreath)

- Sunday December 7th, 2014 - Second of Advent (Light 2 Candles on the Advent Wreath)

- Sunday December 14th, 2014 - Third of Advent (Light 3 Candles on the Advent Wreath)

- Sunday December 21st, 2014 - Fourth of Advent (Light 4 Candles on the Advent Wreath)

- Thursday December 25th, 2014 - Christmas Day (the optional 5th Candle is lit or all 4)

 

Recommended Scripture Readings:

Luke 1:26-38

Matthew 1:18-25

Luke 2:1-7

Matthew 2:1-12

Luke 2:8-20

Isaiah 9:6

Recommended Christmas Hymns:

* O Little Town of Bethlehem

* Angels We Have Heard on High

* Away in a Manger

* O Come All Ye Faithful

* Angels From the Realms of Glory

* Joy to the World

* O Holy Night

* It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

* The First Noel

* O Come O Come Emmanuel

* We Three Kings of Orient Are

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  WELCOME! It's the month long Networking Blog Hop  With our 14th CLIMB GIVEAWAY! Networking means helping each other grow!!  If you want to promote a CLIMB link, then use #ChainLinkyCLIMB on Twitter or Google+ so that we can all help each other grow! Here's how the Giveaway & Co-hosting works - the co-hosts from the previous month's CLIMB will have the opportunity to participate in a Giveaway during the next CLIMB - that gives co-hosts 2 months in a row of blog growing fun!!  (If you would like to co-host please sign up at the end of this post using the last "Linky")  Please enter below -one person will win:

- $25 Paypal Cash from Sew Crafty Angel & from Cuddlebug Cuties 

- 1 Ad Space on A Peek Into My Paradise for 30 days - $30 value

- Turbo Sponsor Spot on 100lb Countdown - $10 value
- $20 Gift Certificate to Helen's Etsy Shop - HFernsOriginals

- 1 Medium Ad Space on The Myrabev Life - $10 value
- 1 Medium Ad Space on A July Dreamer - $10 value

- 1 Monthly Ad Space on God's Growing Garden - $15 value
- A beautiful Red Seaglass & Rhinestone Cherry Necklace by ShorelineDesigned - $20 value
- "My Cookie Creation Countdown" ebook - $3 value
- "Making Your Own Cedar Roping or Pine Garland" ebook - $2 value
- "G.K.C.C. Gourdon Kringle Christmas Company" Children's Picture ebook - $4 value
- a beautiful handmade "Coffee Cozy"($5 value)  by Kaitlyn from Three Sisters & Us

Coffee Cozy by Kaitlyn from "Three Sisters & Us"

PICKED SWEET CHERRIES NECKLACE
Rare Red Seaglass from Lake Michigan and Sparkly Rhinestone High Quality Cherry Charm on Silver Bail and Chain Necklace
Red seaglass/beachglass is a rare find - and I found this one in Lake Michigan near Traverse City which is the Cherry Capital of the World!  I have carefully drilled the red beach glass into a bead to daintily dangle along with a sparkly sweet cherry rhinestone charm from silver and red jumprings from a silver slide-bail onto a silver chain. Even the lobster clasp is large for ease of use and is quality stainless steel connected to a cute tiny tag steel connector.  The chain undone end to end is 21 inches, and as worn including seaglass/cherry charm will hang 12 inches.
by ShorelineDesigned

Photo by Helen Fern

Gift Certificate to "H Fern Originals": (shop description) "My goal is to provide you with quality greeting cards and photographs at an affordable price. I have experienced each image you see and tried to capture the feeling in the photograph.   Please look around, send me comments - both praise and suggestions - and feel free to ask me any questions. ."

All 3 of these ebooks by Angie Ouellette-Tower


Total prize value is $154!!

CLIMB Giveaway Rules & Conditions: - this is open worldwide (void where prohibited) - You must be 18 years or older to enter  - You MUST have a blog to win the Ad spaces (otherwise these will become a second place prizes)

- You must live in the lower 48 of the United States to win the Necklace & the Cozy (otherwise these will become  second place prizes)
- Any tax or shipping costs going above the amount of any gift certificate will be the winner's responsibility
- You MUST have a valid PayPal account to win the Paypal Cash (otherwise these will become a second place prizes)

- This Giveaway is open from December 1st, 2014 until December 21st, 2014

- Winner must respond to email within 48 hours or a different winner will be chosen

- Giveaway Hosts & Co-hosts can NOT enter this Giveaway!, however - DECEMBER 2014 CLIMB blog hop co-hosts ARE allowed to enter this Giveaway (provided they are not also part of the Giveaway)

- correspondence is done through email and the winner's email addresses will only be used to deliver or set-up e-prizes.  Email addresses will NEVER be sold or shared.

- All prizes will be delivered by the contributing Bloggers/Shop Owners.

- if you have any questions or concerns about this Giveaway please email one of the hosts:

Angie:  angeliquetower@gmail.com

Angel:  sewcraftyangel@gmail.com

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