In this age of busyness, of frantic activity, of overpacked schedules, of fatigue and stress, hospitality is often lacking.No one has the time or the energy to clean their home, make a meal, invite people over and spend time together. And yet it's relationship that makes the world turn, connections that make living a positive thing rather than the dark cloud it can seem.In the Bible, we are told to practice hospitality, which means that we are to receive and treat guests in a warm, friendly and...
Hi! I'm Carol, aka: Sarah's Mom. Now that my children are all grown up, my husband and I have moved to an apartment. I didn't do much holiday decorating the first year here but I really felt the loss of the creativity and beauty and the celebration of it all. Now I'm back to it and so much happier! 'Present' is the root word of Present-ation. I create presents for all the holidays, for myself and anyone else who happens over to our apartment to enjoy!This is my apartment mantel~ Starting with a blank canvas:When decorating a mantel you'll want to measure length and...
Welcome back to the third week of the Transition to Fall Blog Hop! We are halfway through! Last week Alison, Leslie and Sarah had some great looks featuring sleeveless dresses, lace tops and booties. If you missed it be sure to check it out here! This week we have another three bloggers who are sharing how to transition summer pieces into fall. Start the hop by visiting Joy of Quilty Joy Joy where she will share her typical autumn outfit and some of her favorite things of the season. From there be sure to hop on over to Nicole of Nick and Nicole Plus 4...
Today we are featuring Sheila from Making the Most of Every Day You can take peak into her world on her on Facebook page. Other than blogging, what do you do for a living ? When it's time to check the box for profession, I always check "homemaker" because that's my primary job. Although this is never an option on those forms, "homeschool teacher" is a close second. I {try} to drop everything else and do that first. For paid jobs, I have several that I do, most of them falling under the broad and non-descriptive title of "consultant." Are you married? What...
[source]Do you ever think to yourself that life, your life, is flying by? Weren't we just looking forward to summer and somehow it's now fall? Believe it or not, just yesterday I was a single mother, full-time elementary school librarian with a host of part-time jobs trying to keep my head above water and my two daughters in potato chips, prom dresses and Diet Pepsi. Now I am a retired grandmother with a shiny, new husband and big, empty house.I started blogging about a year ago to fill the emptiness that had become my life after retiring rather unexpectedly from a job I...
Welcome back to the second week of the Transition to Fall Blog Hop! We hope you enjoyed the looks that Sheila, Katie and Shaunacey shared last week. This week we have another three bloggers who are sharing how to transition summer pieces into fall.First up is Alison of Puppies and Pretties. She will be showing you how to wear your sleeveless dresses as the weather cools off.Then you can hop on over to Leslie of Once Upon a Time and Happily Every After and see how you can continue wearing the popular lace top!And finally Sarah of Foxy's Domestic Side will be showcasing...
Today we are featuring Leslie from Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After You can take peak into her world on her on Pinterest page.1. Other than blogging, what do you do for a living? I am a retired school librarian who is now subbing in the libraries in my neighborhood district. I am also doing volunteer work in the library at the El Paso Holocaust Museum. 2. What is your greatest unfulfilled ambition?I have always dreamed of writing a book. I imagined that if I ever realized that dream, it would probably be a children's book. I have lots of...
I think it would be fair to say that we all want our children to find success and happiness in life, don't we? From the minute they are born, we put everything we have (and then some) into raising them to be the best they can be, without really knowing where the road will take us. There are so many unknowns, aren't there?What helps a child thrive in school? What kind of factors are in play for them to lose their way? How do I get them to stop bringing mud into the house? But the biggest question that comes to mind for...
Welcome to The Blended Blog’s first collaborative event: a Blog Hop! Fifteen talented bloggers will be sharing their favorite summer pieces and how to transition them to fall! This is a great way to stretch your clothing budget. I hope you will tune in each Monday to see what fashion item is being discussed and to learn some tips or tricks that can help you with your wardrobe woes!First up on the hop is Sheila from Making the Most of Every Day. Think you can’t wear white after Labor Day? Well hop on over to her blog to see how it can be done! Let’s...
Welcome to Featured on Friday with The Blended Blog. Over the course of the next few months, we will be introducing you to the regular contributors and then will move on to Guest Bloggers. Please send us an email if you would like to work with us - theblendedblog@gmail.comToday we are featuring Deena from Shoes to Shiraz. You can take a peak into her world on her Instagram Feed here.1. Other than blogging, what do you do for a living?Oh, the roles that I play, can I just call myself the master puppeteer of our life? But to break it down, I'm a...
That quote rings so very true on a day that we open our doors to our communal home online. Welcome, friends, we are glad you have joined us and we hope you, too, will share in this journey with us. When one sets out to blog, it can be an adventure in solitude: your site is created, your content is curated and there you sit, nervous and eager to broadcast your life. Will people connect with your voice, and your story? Will you be read and followed? It becomes very clear when you jump into the net of bloggers worldwide that we are,...
