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Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall

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Who is the fairest of them all?

When I enter a department store’s dressing room I feel like I am in a Snow White story.  The only problem is I am not Snow White. You know more like the evil step mother.  For when I look into the mirror, in the dressing room, I hear the  mirror reply, ” Not you.”    I have a honest dislike for them there mirrors.

Why do we always forget the bad experiences?  How could I have forgotten about those fun house mirrors?  But I did.

I recently needed a  dress for a wedding,  so I decided instead of buying what I liked and trying the dresses at home, I would just do like everyone else, try them on in the  store’s dressing room.

What a mistake!

I entered the dressing room, which was pretty private, just me and them there mirrors. The mirrors surrounded me, like the enemy they were.    One by one I tried the dresses and one by one the mirror reflected a distorted image.  Who was this person looking back at me?   Now I am really angry, with myself,  I know that this image reflecting back at me was distorted.  Really, I thought, do I  look that bad.  All four dress just did not look right,  so I did not want to continue any further.

But I did take  3  out of the 4 dresses home, because they were the only dresses that did not reflect back an image that said. “NOT YOU!”…You see my theory is if  you look half way decent in the fun house dressing room mirrors, you will certainly look good in a real mirror.  Which is exactly what happened, one out of the three now hangs in my closet.

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ReMakes Placemats – Holiday Gift Guide Show – Propel Media Event

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Ever wonder what happens to those lovely billboards that are displayed all over the side of buildings.  Well believe it or not they are turned into placemats.  Yes, lovely placemats that can be displayed on your dining room and/or kitchen tables.  I love the idea that this recycling brings these billboards right int

 

o your home.  The placemats are strong and sturdy.  Easily wiped clean.

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The placemats are eco-friendly made from reclaimed billboards and movie posters.  They are  one-of-a-kind placemats that create chic table settings while reducing landfill.

“The ReMakes™ logo that appears on each placemat integrates a QR code — a new type of intelligent bar code — that stimulates awareness and ongoing dialogue about ecology and our environment. When the QR code is scanned with a smartphone, it links to a ReMakes™ webpage that features a daily fact or news item about conservation, recycling or protecting the environment, as well as information about the placemat’s origin.”

To learn more about these novel placemats check out Remakes web site:

www.remakes.biz –   Now everytime you see a billboard you may think, great placemat….Also makes a great holiday gift.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAHsgQAsO0g

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Did You Know, money

Save Money Shopping

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Here are some bargain secrets from the pros.
Get all the sales in one location – find a store that will price-match store ads – bring a copy of the store price-match policy with you.
Stock up annually – stores have toy and linen sales twice a year – January and during the summer – save up to 75% off.
Check in to cash in – retailers will reward Foursquare app check-ins with big discounts.
Time it right – ask about early bird offers or discount days at department stores.
Keep the best for last – let your local farmers market know that you will take any need to sell quickly produce  at a discounted price – use it right away or  freeze.
Suggest a swap – Ask if a vendor would trade stockpile items (talking to you super couponing momma), papertowels, cleaning supplies for fresh fruits and vegtables.
Celebrate for less – love a $1.00 store – party hats, plastic tablecloths and colored napkins.

for more tips visit:

http://www.allyou.com/

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Christian & Stephanie Nielson -Story of FAITH

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The story of Christian and Stephanie Nielson came to my attention while I watched  Glenn Beck, it happened to be a repeat show.  Christian and Stephanie began to tell a story about a tragic event that changed how they would view life from that moment on.  You see they were in a  plane crash and they both  suffered burns.  But Stephanie suffered extensive burns, more than 80% of her body was burnt in the crash.  This once pretty woman now had a disfigured face.   Stephanie and Christian seemed so strong and committed to each other.  They both just forged forward with life, even though the hand they were dealt seemed so unfair.  I was truly impressed with Stephanie’s courage and strength to go on, and the stories she told about how people would react to her.  Stephanie handled all the questions and all the curious on lookers with such grace.

As I listened to their ( her)  story, I could not help but wonder, what if it were me?  What if something like that happened to me and my husband?  Would we be able to stay committed after surviving such a horrific event, an event that would change the way we looked on the outside.  Would we remain the same on the inside?

What love between the both of them!

I also could not help thinking is this love for real?  Are they putting on an act?  Where is the blame game that we all play when something goes wrong?  Heck, it is like  the end of the world when just a fingernail gets broken.  Yet, these two people just seemed to tell the story of the plane crash like it was just another day in a life.

My questions to myself was, how can I learn from these two very special people?  How did they see light  through the darkness?  What did they have to forge ahead and continue living a life that was worth living?

Then Stepahine said the word, the word that gave  her the strength to move on.   Stephanie said, ” she had ‘FAITH.” Yes, ‘FAITH” is what they both shared.  The belief that God helped them survive the crash and gave them both another chance at life for a reason.

It was then that I understoond that Stephanie’s face may have been disfigured in the fire, but her ‘FAITH’ was not.

Stephanie and Christian made a decision to  looked at what God had given them, not what God had allowed to be taken away.

See they said ,” With GOD all things are possible.”

Thank you, Christian and Stephanie, thank you for keeping the “FAITH”.

God ‘s light is shining through you.

Christian and Stephanie share their life with the world check out their blog…http://nieniedialogues.com/

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