Get Natural Relief From a Cold or the Flu

‘Tis the season to sniff and cough, and when the inevitable cold or flu comes calling, you are going to be looking for fast relief. Before you run to the pharmacy, check your kitchen cupboard for useful and inexpensive remedies.DecongestantInhale the steam from a strong cup of camomile tea to open nasal passages, and add lemon to beverages to take advantage of its antibacterial properties.Fresh

~* Picture Frame Project *~

I found two of these metal picture frames at our church bazaar for .25 cents. I just love the detail of them. However, there was blue paint in the nooks and crannies which I didn't love. I decided to coat them with black paint and then rub the paint off. This allowed the paint to fill up those nooks and crannies...just perfect in my eyes!

I have a bunch of old pictures that I scanned for another project. I took one of those pictures (a picture of my dh when he was a year old) and mounted it on a piece of black card stock and put it in the frame. Would you believe that dh is standing in the same kitchen of the home we live in right now?...now you know why "Home Is Where The Heart Is" for me!

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Thank you to Jo-Ann, Colleen, Julie, Meggie, Brenda, Kristen, Adrienne, Louise (my new friend who has a blog called "The Home Is Where The Heart Is"), Pattie, Esther, Robin, Heidi, Wendi, Penny, Deb, Terri and Bob, and Dena for your kind comments about my cupboard and shelf. I can tell you that they have been hung, but now I'm working on adding my treasures to them...this is proving to take a little time...stay tuned though...pictures will be taken as soon as I'm satisfied with the results.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Julie, I'm not one to jump on the paint band wagon, so to speak, unless the finish is bad. The little cupboard with it's dark finish was bad...some things look good not painted but this wasn't one of them.

Pattie, I am definitely not a painting expert...I know that I do it the wrong way, but it works so I guess that's all that matters. I do not sand or prime the piece I'm working on. I do clean it thoroughly though and then start painting.

Heidi, the shelf was not a yard sale or thrift store find. I actually got this shelf a LONG time ago from a Home Interior party that I had at my home. I have an idea of some of the items for my cupboard, but it's not filled yet. I also do not decorate for Thanksgiving per say...I decorate for fall and that pretty much covers Halloween and Thanksgiving.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Well, dear friends, it's time to end this post...there are several piles of laundry calling my name. Have a great weekend!

~* Bathroom Cupboard *~

My $4.00 yard sale find has finally been painted. I'm really looking forward to having it in the bathroom. DH promises that he will hang it this week.

Before:

After:

I also painted this shelf from Home Interiors. It was brown, but I thought it would work better being white. I'm also going to have dh hang it in the bathroom.

Thanks for taking a look!

~* Thank You *~

Dear friends, my heart is so deeply touched by all of your kind words of sympathy. I appreciate it so much!

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

I hope to be back to blogging again soon. I have a few things to show all of you! My cupboard is finally finished and now I need to have my dh hang it up in our bathroom...stay tuned!

Image by: Country Luv'n Clipart

Former Allen Firefighter Accused of Attempted Prison Escape

Raymond Wingfield, 36, was found guilty by an Anderson County jury of two counts of aggravated assault on a public servant, one count of aggravated assault, and attempted escape. Mr. Wingfield, who claimed he was forced to participate in the escape attempt by another inmate, was sentenced Friday to two 40-year and two 25-year prison terms, to be served concurrently.

(Dallas News, Nov. 6, 2007) Full Story

~* When I Come Home To Heaven *~

When I come home to Heaven

How joyful it will be

For on that day at last

My risen Lord I'll see.

No greater happiness than

To see him face to face,

To see the Love in His eyes

And feel His warm embrace.

I've done nothing to deserve,

It was given freely through

The grace of Jesus' Love.

Then why should earthly cares

Weight down upon me so?

They'll be a distance memory

When home at last I go...

by: Beth Pluckwisch

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers for my dh's "Granny". She went home to be with her Lord and Savior this morning and though our hearts are breaking we know that she is in a much better place!

~* A Prayer Request *~

I am asking for all of you dear blogging friends to please keep my husband's grandma, affectionately known as "Granny", in your prayers. She is 88 and has had a massive heart attack plus some other ailments. She is not doing very well at this time.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Graphic from Antique Clipart