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A Welcome Surprise!

Have you ever been shopping and just browsing and you find a great surprise of something that was calling your name?  Maybe it was something that was in the wrong spot or something that was in the right spot but you didn't know you were looking for it and there it...

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Can’t We Just All Get Along!

Romans 12:18-19 - If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written:  "It is mine to avenge.  I will repay"  says the Lord. Can you imagine if everyone lived...

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Bucket Buddies Delivers 5,000th Bucket!

June 13, 2017 - Bucket Buddies Mission delivers its 5,000th bucket to Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio!  We have been blessed beyond belief at the way God has opened the doors and allowed us to make a difference to so many children across North...

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Keep Or Pitch?

I've been doing a lot of decluttering this year.  One of my New Year's goals was to get everything OUT that I didn't want IN.  It's a simple concept really but the action takes quite a while.  Probably the bigger chore though is the decision of what you keep or what...

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World’s Largest Pitch-In!

Tis the season of backyard BBQ's and pitch-ins.  It's always so fun to gather with friends and family for a pitch-in meal and enjoy the beautiful summer days. I know when we have a pitch-in, we all usually have our specialties that we bring.  For me it's baked mac...

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Celebrate Friends!

Today is National Best Friend Day.  So when there is a national holiday, we like to celebrate!  Bring out the chocolate cake with chocolate icing!  Bring out the hats and horns and banners! Who is your best friend?  Maybe you don't have just one best friend.  Maybe...

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It’s Anti-Procrastination Day!

According to this organization blog I follow, Wednesdays are Anti-Procrastination Day! So what is it that you have been putting off? Cleaning out the refrigerator? Going through old magazines? Sweeping out the garage? Cleaning out the sock drawer? Organizing the...

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There Is Only One You.

"I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams - I'm not knocking other teams - but there's only one shortstop on the New York Yankees." - Derek Jeter When I heard Derek Jeter make this statement, it really stuck...

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Diapers, Crowns & Tractors

What a great weekend I had getting my "wish my kids were still little" fix!  I got to help a friend with her 6-week-old and 3-year-old boys over the weekend while her husband was out of town.  I had such a great time.  Then Roger and I got to spend a few hours...

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