Free Amazon Kindle Books {May 2013}

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It’s that time again – time to stock up your Kindle with free Amazon books!  Please note that sometimes the free Amazon books go from free to not free in a matter of hours but usually when this post goes live, there is at least one free book remaining.  Enjoy! Choking on a Camel by [...]

Jesus Always Has Time for You

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“18While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came [...]

6 Reasons Living Together Doesn’t Work

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Today isn’t for the married girls.  And since I’m guessing that is who usually reads my stuff, I’m hoping you’ll relate to this…and then forward it to your favorite single girlfriend. Particularly that girlfriend who’s living with her man. I was that girl.  Twenty-one years old and only one year into my career as a [...]

helloSTYLE // the hairs on your head

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welcome to helloSTYLE!     a place where we can say hello to new trends, old habits and fashion basics. today, we look upward from our clothing and stop right at that round thing atop your shoulders. it holds many things, that pretty head of yours. your eyes are a window into your soul, your [...]

a may fancy little giveaway

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last week i posted a sweet little story about my friend Lani and the DIY Guest Crate i put together for her stay here at the sunny California coast. as we began putting together this giveaway, i couldn’t help but think that perhaps we should share the splendor with 1 of you as well!! so, [...]

from atheist to Christian; my story

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  we all know God is in the business of redemption and so, it is only fitting to just go ahead and put the truth right out there.       i’m a wretched person at the very core of my humanness.  i’m sinful, selfish, proud and downright ugly.  i’m worthy of an eternity of [...]

a delightful tray DIY

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  Hello Fancy Little Things readers! It’s KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms. I wanted to say….“Thistlewood Farms is in the house”…..but then I wondered…. ….do people even say that any more? If they do….then I’m “in the hooooouse”…..if they don’t….I’ll just say….. ….it’s nice to meet you! I was at the thrift shop the other day….and [...]

Lord, Let Me Be Useful

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A few weeks ago I was at bible study — a group of women from my church meet to study scripture and pray over each other. My prayer partner for the morning was the oldest women in the group, a widow, who lost her beloved some time ago. We finished praying for my stuff when [...]

Citrus Carnitas Pork Tacos

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Today I’m surprising myself by posting a recipe!  I am barely functional in the kitchen but I recently threw together these tacos and both my husband and I really liked them!  They are really easy to make, too.  If you want to save on calories, take out the sour cream and cheese. Citrus Carnitas Pork [...]

Blog Design Secrets From A Blog Designer / part 1

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i am a momma to 2. a writer, sometimes. an obsessive magazine-ripper-outer (essentially Pinterest lives in my binders full of clear sheet protectors that sits in wall cabinet). a gardener. a committed spin biker. coral & turquoise make me swoooon. anchors & the sea influence my life. but a designer? a blog designer? an expert [...]

5 chores, 1000 calories burned!

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  there’s no greater satisfaction than a successful multitasking attempt, Amen?  so why not consolidate two important tasks and gain something precious from it: time.     we are called to be good stewards of all God has blessed us with, and that certainly includes our homes and bodies.  on a day where we seem to [...]

Wishing, Hoping, & Praying.

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{via/edited by me} Do you ever look in the mirror and just say, “I wish…” Don’t deny it, girl! I know you do. I myself do it countless times a day. That’s right – each day I wish for something about myself to be different. And it’s not just about physical features, is it? I [...]