Work till I drop

Most people think that working from home is easy. Sometimes its easy, somtimes its just plain distracting! For instance, I got a 20 pound beagle in my lap trying to lick my face off while trying to snook me for a treat. His paws are on my lap top, hence making it hard to type. Anways, here it is 12 and i'm just starting my day of work. I guess today will be another late one, although at any given moment i can stop, once i start working i can't seem to stop. The more i got out and shop the more i want list, the more i want to list, the more i'm on my computer researching. So on that note i'm wishing for a dunkin iced coffee to fall in my lap, heres hoping.
I hit a flea market on Saturday with my mother and boy did we hit the jack pot. With only 40 dollars spent, i had a trunk full or treasures! I have starting listing some of them already! Here are some of my finds this week!

Happy Shopping!

R

Dr. Who, Over Already?

Guest post from: Denver Stephens

Am I the only one who can't believe how short this series of Dr. Who was? It seemed like it just got started. The only reason I opt for the expanded direct tv channel guide  is so I can get BBC to see Dr. Who.

I don't feel like I've even had a chance to get to know the new Dr. Who. I really thought that I was going to miss David Tennant much more, but I have to admit that Matt Smith has grown on me. At first I thought he might be too young and silly, but I'm really beginning to appreciate his acting.

I'm not going to miss Amy Pond much, but I am so so thrilled that River Song was featured in many episodes. From what I could tell, she will be in lots of the shows in the next series too. I'm looking forward to that. It's always been such a mystery how she and the Doctor somehow end up married.

Now I'm going to have to find something else to watch for a while. Being Human looks pretty good this year. I tried to watch it before and thought that it was a bit boring. Without Dr. Who or even Torchwood, I just don't know what to do.

Divine Redesign

Hello, there fellow readers!

Vacation endedwith a bang, frankly i'm exhausted! Trying to get focused here but i'm wasting time on the internet, looking for finds and such. I should be taking pictures. The puppy is sleeping soundly, radio is on, fan blowing and I got a coke on the coaster. I love my little studio, I feel like i'm in my own little world! I finally took all the clothes down in here and it is looking much different. My minds in two different places. I'm helping with starting up a store here in the lehigh valley for Care Net. Its Divine Redesign! I'm helping my mother-in-law mainly. We have our grand opening this thursday! I'm excited but we have a ton to do before it's ready. I guess it's cram week. Here are some of things in our store:

Endless Possiblites!

I'm finding out that the possiblites are endless!! I love finding these neat little treasures!! I felt so behind because of family camp and family vacation but alas i have found finds while on vacation! I'm excited to share and i will as soon as i take pictures. My eye feels trained as i glance around which seems to be a pile of junk BUT then i spot it! At the bottom of the pile where no one seemed to look! There it is!!! A long lost buried treausure! ALLLL MINE!!! Until i list of course. I can't help it, some things I do want for myself. As quickly as i fall in love with an item, i quickly falll out. Only because the thrill of the sale and the thought of making the money motivates me to keep listing. I have this vision that if i keep everything in my house it will end up looking like some of those flea markets. Then i let out a big "pass" an move on from the thought of my house being completely filled with items. Although my studio is starting to look full. I'm am in the midst of finding some shelves, currently the clothing racks arent cutting it. I love this pitcher set that i found!

To Brag or not to brag!

It's crazy how fast my Etsy store has taken off. I listed a few items this morning and they have already sold. I need to start going out again just to get more inventory!!! I have to admit that i am quite excited to get this store up and running, but it seems to be running me! I can't list fast enough. Truly, I am blessed to stay home and purse my dreams of running my own business and loving it! I'm so thankful that i have that ablity. Here are some of the things that you missed out on!

Buried Treasures

So quick update, my journey with ebay has ended and a new path as taken lead. I have opened up another shop selling antiques/vintage things now. WHY, didn't i think of this before i have no clue. But has my mother clearly brought to my attention, I never liked shopping for clothes, so why would i choose that as a living? Yes, the thrill of the sale kept my in the biz longer, but the passion soon quickly faded when my rare finds of good clothing was slim to none.

So i have took on the yet another task as if i need more things to do, but alas i need somthing. I embark on trips to flea markets now, instead of trying to hit 30 yardsales on a saturday. I evenly spread myslef days out with shopping and bonding time with mom. Here are some of the finds:

1967's Fisher Price Pull along toy

Vintage Hobnail Lamps from 1960"s

Orignal Hummer from WW 2

Cheese Box from Kingan's & CO

Retro Lamp Shade

Good times and tons of fun! Check out the store often, as we list weekly!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAntiqueLoft

Shamelessly hooked on “The Bachelorette"

Guest post written by Tracy Hudson


I don’t watch a whole lot of TV as a librarian, but I do have the guilty pleasure of “The Bachelorette.” Actually, I don’t feel that guilty about loving it, so I guess you could just call it a pleasure.
But don’t assume that I feel the same way about “The Bachelor.” I do watch that show on a regular basis as well but it’s mostly to guess at which woman they’ll pick as the next Bachelorette.
I also keep up with all the tabloid-esque gossip surrounding the winning couples through direct tv satellite internet , like the drama over the recent Bachelor Jake and show winner Vienna’s break-up. True, I loathed her even before he picked her, but I’m just glad that she’s not the current Bachelorette. If that was the case, I might just abandon watching the show altogether and turn to blue wireless internet to find out the results instead of watching it live with bated breath.

Extra, Extra!

Extra, extra! Come an get your tickets!! http://www.ticketamerica.com/boston_celtics_tickets.html  all the basket ball tickets you want! Its hard to find a website that sells all of these. http://www.ticketamerica.com/los_angeles_lakers_tickets.html
Make it a family night, friends night, just because. Just get out of the house! This website is pretty decent. http://www.ticketamerica.com/orlando_magic_tickets.html  I’m not much of a basketball person, but my husband is. March madness seems to be the start of my madness also.
The TV hogging seems to get to me when there’s basketball constantly on. But as long as my husbands happy then I am too. Thankfully for a second TV!!! Save the website to your favorites! http://www.ticketamerica.com/houston_rockets_tickets.html

The New Senior Trendp>

This guest post compliments of Devon Worthing.


A lot more senior citizens are utilizing the Internet today than ever. As a matter of fact, it is turning out to be a trend in the senior citizen community. That is a good thing because the computer is something that everyone who lives in today's society will need to learn how to utilize.
Senior citizens are finding that in addition to ordering prescription refills, the internet is a great place to learn more about miracle ear hearing aids This is very good for them especially when the weather is bad and they are not able to venture outside their homes to get miracle ear pricing.   Hearing aids are something many seniors rely on and before buying they can also find hearing aid reviews  that will help them make an informed decision.
Senior citizens are also using the Internet to purchase their groceries online. Grocery shopping online is something that is very good for people who are not able to venture outside of their homes because maybe you just don't have transportation; this is the case with a lot of senior citizens. To be able to sign on to your computer and shop for whatever groceries that you need is very convenient for them.
They are also signing online to go to their favorite website and place the order for their clothing. They more than likely have been shopping at this particular store for years. The minute they found out that the store was online, it made it even more so convenient for them to want to learn how to use the Internet.

Buy Dog Medication Online

Written by guest blogger Steve Baucom.




Recently I noticed that my dog was shaking his head a lot more than usual. In fact, I don't think I really ever see him shaking it so I guess that was my first alert that something wasn't quite right. I ended up deciding that I needed to take him into the vet to get a professional opinion. After a quick check up, the vet said that he had ear mites and that my best bet would be to purchase a bottle of liquid drops to put into his ears daily until they clear up. Unfortunately, when he told me the price I was really reluctant to purchase them so I decided to give it some thought for a day or two. When I got home I immediately got online using my houges net
so that I could research the drops a little bit more. During my search, I found several online companies that offered the same medication at a significantly lower price. I decided to place an order so that I could start trying to help relieve my dog's discomfort. I hated seeing him shake all the time- especially since he also started scratching at his ears in an attempt to get rid of the itching. He was scratching so hard that they started to bleed in some places. Luckily the drops came really quickly thanks to satellite internet

Cameras for Rent!!

Why didn’t I think of that!!! I know we are always trying to make some extra cash and I know that I find myself thinking of ways to do it. BUT why didn’t I think of a tore that leased cameras!! What a novel idea. This website offers a variety of cameras, video cameras and whole bunch of other cool stuff.


Their prices aren’t that bad for a daily fee. I guess if you were unsure about what you wanted this website could really help. I wish I had gotten in touch with this website sooner. I think that I would have invested in a better video camera  Sony Z1 Video Hire then what I have to tape my special day!

They have a lot of models that are for camera hire. I liked the NikonD80 camera. Sony camera hire is a will also give a tripod upon request if you need one and everything arrives in the mail! Its worth looking around they also have an accessory link too!!!

Happy shopping!

Come on Krasic!

Milos Krasic is a role model for me. I have watched the now famous blonde haired, speedy serbian winger for several years now. I am very impressed by his skill, work ethic, responsibility on and off the pitch, and talent. He is one of my favorite players alongside Andrei Arshavin, Lionel Messi, Pavel Pogrebynak, and Steven Gerrard. Krasic is always exciting to watch.




You never know what he is going to do when he receives the ball. Is he going to cut inside or dribble out wide? He has a thunderous long shot, and is surprisingly strong. He plays for CSKA Mosco CSKA Moscow  a top Russian Team. I like CSKA Moscow, and I have enjoyed watching Krasic play in Russia for a while. He has won leagues, domestic cups, supercups, and even a euro cup with CSKA Moscow! To make things more interesting I have seen him achieve these things live! Now he is going to be in the world cup. I know for sure that Krasic will be a starter. He scored brilliant goals for Serbia during Qualification. The goal against Austria was goal of the year for me.



Krasic's skill on the ball and positioning off the ball is incredible. He is one the fastest players in the world cup, with plenty of pace. If Krasic scores a goal, I will buy a bottle of champagne, pop it open, and drink in his honor. A fine player deserves a fine celebration. I can't wait to see him. He has been a role model for me ever since I was in high school. I'll be glad to see him on my new TV service that I found from some great  cable tv promotions  this summer. Go Krasic, Go! Score some goals and showcase your talent.

Movies

I here that movies on demand are a big thing now but I have never tried it before. What are some of the perks? I guess you can watch them instantly which is nice, I’m not a big movie person I’m more of a TV show person. Foxtel http://www.foxtel.com.au/shop/default.htm  was a new movie on demand site I found.



You can watch the movies right on your computer instantly. I do think that they are little pricey but I haven’t compared them to any one else yet. I do like the convenience of foxtel http://www.foxtel.com.au/shop/default.htm but i also need something that I can afford.


Not sure where they are based out of but theres a phone number I think they are worth checking out for the time being. http://www.foxtel.com.au/shop/default.htm

Well I’m off peeps, VBS tonight. If you guys have any suggestions about movies on demand let me know :)

All things!

Woke up today lacking any kind of motivation. Even after a coffee nothing no zip or inkling sp? lol to do anything! It's amazing how a verse can lift your spirits. " I can so all things through Christ" ALL THINGS. It doesnt say some it says ALL! Although i have heard that verse a thousand times an always read it on the plaque by the bathroom sink, It was ever so encouraging today to read! After reading that i knew i could accomplish what i needed to get done today no matter how big or how small they may have seemed. Theres always a verse to help you get through the day no matter what may come your way!


~ And i love that old Bible, the precious old Bible, the light of my path way to shine, and it keeps me so happy always so happy, God's wonderful book divine! ~

CaRs

So what’s with all these Toyota Camry recalls? http://repairpal.com/toyota-camry-2002 Seriously when you think about its scary! I saw in the newspaper that some poor elderly woman’s gas pedal was stuck and she drove straight into a building. Of course, when the poor ladies accident first happened everyone just thought that the poor lady was just old. Come to find out not the case.


How was that lady supposed to know that her floor mat was going to make her gas pedal stick and make her run into a building. I would have been the same way and could relate I don’t know anything about cars. I don’t even know what actually the check engine light means :0 http://repairpal.com/check-engine-light

Thanks goodness for a husband who knows what that means and that I don’t have to do it. I guess that’s one of the perks of having your own handy man! Granted he doesn’t know it all about cars and we must take the occasionally trip to the auto repair shop http://repairpal.com

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Afforable Auto Insurance! Don't go without it!

Let's get real...

Let’s get real here, school is hard enough!! As I watch my younger siblings go through college, it makes me wonder, how do some of those professors even get hired?!! The ridiculous amounts of homework and the unexplained hard tests that are about everything expect what you learned in class!!

I came across this survey sight  http://www.useroverview.com/ and I had a thought! At least while I was in school we didn’t take surveys on how helpful the class was or how well the professor did. Not sure if things have changed or not but what I novel idea! It’s not like it’s hard to make it up! This website ever has pre-made templates http://www.useroverview.com/SurveyTemplate.aspx Come on now, this website is so easy to use it make you wonder why they aren’t conducting surveys to get the low down in the classroom.
 I can tell you countless time my sister has studied for a test with the material that she was given and none of the material was on that test. Of course, you could always go to your guidance counselor but that seems like that’s a long process in it’s self. VENTING here people, make up something that evaluates the system!!! go to http://www.useroverview.com/!!!

Update!

Hello there fellow followers!!

Hasn't is been a beautiful spring so far?? I am enjoying the sun & breeze that these lovely months have brought already! I love being sun-kissed! It feels so good, it's like a warm hug, i just want to soak it alllll in!!! My ebay store is doing great http://www.soshiqueon5th.com/ Lots of new items are added daily and we have added a personal shopping perk to make things even more special for our customers! My studio has come along very nicely and i am settled all in. Yard sale season is in full swing and i am on a mission to build up my inventory!  

Although Lilly Pulitzer remains to be my favortie, Michael Kors might take first place! Check out these lovely shades! Perfect for Summer!! you can't go wrong with thses babies!

Keep it fashion foward

          ~R~

Febuary Happenings

Daddy turned 50!! Not before getting elbow surgrey to remove broken cartlidge from the motorcycle accident!!

Marlin got to enojoy his first snow!!

Project #2

I woke up early this morning 10:30 :) with the well thought out intentions to do some yard work. Ok so i got up late...don't judge. Today's project...PLANT GRASS!! Believe it or not it took me most of the day to prepare the ground. I had to pull up alot of day lily's, which seem to grow like wild fire in the back yard. Hopefully all the dirt you see will be grass soon...*fingers crossed* As you can see my yard needs some TLC. I have also planted some beautiful cannan plants, which grow up to 60 inches. So heres all the before pictures. I have such a small yard I took out the random flower bed to make more of a play area for Marlin and for when we have guests over. I have holly bushes, bleeding hearts, lilac, elephant ears, pink & red roses, daffodils, honey suckle, day lily's, mums and a billion other things! Can't wait till they all bloom!! I'm so glad winter looks like it's finally over!

One man's junk is another man's treasure..

So I have come to the conculsion...I am not a writer!! Why? I dont know. Maybe just because one minute of i'm full of gushing ideas..the next not so much. But I have decieded to share in detail my passion for home decorating and fashion instead of talking about boring, mind numbing things. Maybe you will think that this is boring?? Who knows. I have begun to take on projects. I think I got this knack from my mother. Her ablity to take somthing ugly or from the trash and make it a beautiful piece of treasured furniture for our home. My eye has been trained to see the finished project before it is done, my husband not so much. My favorite saying to him is "just trust me on this one" Now he has finally understands what i'm talking about. My first project turned out beautifully I think. I do get alot of complments on my dining room table. This has gotten the ball rolling. When it will stop who knows but it has peaked my curiosity, I want to do more!  Although alot of hard work is involved the accomplished feeling you feel at the end of your project is so worth it. Starting out with not alot of money to furnish your entire house, you can compromise. Goodwill, salvation army and yard sales have become my blooming dales! Corny or not I can not help the over joyed feeling of walking throught those doors wondering what on earth am I going to find. Maybe a chair..end table..hutch? Ahh the little girl inside me jumps up and down for joy!! For the next couple of months I will be working on and old secetary desk and will try and restore to the way it looked before all the polo was applied! I have jus recently found a chair from the 1940's era to match with the desk once it is finished. I will most certainly post some pictures. Today's goal, get the piece prepared for stripping...this should be fun!

Tip of the day: When staining always go in the direction of the wood to ensure a smooth look.

Striving to please HIM in all that I do - Modesty

I can not begin to express for my hatred of christen women dressing in modestly. It seems to have become a trend and more popular to wear something more inappropriate to church then something conservative. I don’t want in any way for this article to seem like I’m the only one who dresses modest but that it would show my passion and desire to serve Christ and to try and be all that I can be for HIM. I was raised in a very conservative home. My father knew and taught his daughters about the desires of a young mans heart and what the bible taught about modesty and being pure. From a very young age my parents instilled values in my heart and my life that started off as I have to do this because Dad said so into I want to do this because I don’t want to disappoint my Savoir. Regardless of comments that I have received do to my upbringing because that’s where I went to church, so that’s why I do those things, my response to that is I wasn’t forced into anything but was taught how to be a godly young lady by my parents who learned from teachings from the bible and practiced and brought us up the right way. I can remember a time before I was saved were my heart no longer wanted to be obedient and wanted to push the limits with parents. I remember trying to sneak out with a ton of makeup on trying to get on the bus to go to school and getting caught. I thought I didn’t have a normal childhood! Let me just say this, from the time I was 12-14 I rebelled a lot. I went from being that sweet girl to a nightmare until I got saved August 16, 2001. I was 14 when the Lord finally got a hold heart and started to reveal how I was supposed to be in HIS eyes. Here are some verses that the Lord revealed to me about modesty.




1 Tim 2:9-10 - In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;


10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.


Thoughts:


A few Christians interpret these passages requiring women to dress very plainly and refrain from wearing jewelry or using makeup. But most Christians believe the advice is simply to dress modestly and in good taste, according to the standards of the society they live in. I think that most Christians take “good taste” as I can wear what I think is good not actually wearing something that is good. Reality is society isn’t up to par and we have to set the standards higher.


1 Peter 3:2-5 - 2While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.


3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;


4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.


5For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:



Thoughts:


Both of these passages make the point that a person's true beauty comes from within and is properly expressed by good deeds rather than showy clothing and jewelry


1 Peter 2: 12 - Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.


Thoughts:


Live you life in such a way that when others see the way you live they can’t call you a hypocrite. A great to verse to think about when you are getting dressed in the morning. I would always challenge myself in the mirror while getting dressed. I would ask myself questions like, “what if I were to die and meet the Lord in this outfit, would he approve?” Would I be able to witness to someone and be effective without being hypocritical? Regardless of what you think, people will always judge you before you even open your mouth. No matter where you are or what you are doing, if you’re a Christian you are representing the KING! If you would dress to impress someone else, why not have the same attitude when it comes to your personal Savoir? What does your outfit say about you?

2010 ready or not, here I come!

Christmas came and went and before i knew it, it was New Year's Eve. We didn't have any special plans on New Year's Eve. We had our traditional seafood feast at my Mom and Dad's house. I"m a sucker for scallops and clams. We all took are favorites and dunked them in a sea of butter! Chris munched on his steak. He's really not one for a food adventure :) After a delicious dinner the boys of course needed to sprawl out to make some extra room in thier tummy's, it started to get icy out. SO we decided instead of spending New Years eve alone, we traveled back to our house a whole five min drive, to gather up our pjs and furry man child to have a sleep over at Mom and Dad's. When we got back to the Pritchard homestead we all got dressed up in our snowsuit outfits and took the pups out for a good time. It started out with a dirty snowball fight where the boys got to rough and kayla somehow stepped in a doggie present. After the snowball fight, Zach, Aj, Josh, Kayla and Chris made some very weird looking snowmen which are still up by the way. Dad, Mom and I decieded to stay in with the pups and watch americas funniest home videos until everyone came in. I am finding out that as I get older I'm having a harder time staying up to late!!! After everyone came in we watch Alvin and the Chipmunks until 12. The next morning Chris and Daddy made a wonderful breakfast! Perfect start to a good year! *fingers crossed* Can't wait to see what the year will bring!