Thankful Thursday- I’m back

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Wow it has been a while since I have written a thankful Thursday…Or any post for that matter.

I am so thankful for so many things BUT what am I most thankful for today?

TECHNOLOGY!!!

About 4 or so months ago our family was having dinner with another family.

The family said that they knew of people who were entertaining missionaries and those missionaries were coming down hard on the pastor’s family who  had a dishwasher a washing machine and dryer and and a microwave….the missionary was saying that the pastor’s family had it way too easy and without missing a beat the pastor’s wife said why do you say all of that…you have hired servants in your home (which is very customary in other countries)  These are are just my hired servants who just don’t happen to breathe or talk.

Well today I am SOOO thankful that I have technology in my home. 
I have  a dishwasher, a clothes washer and dryer…an oven and not a fire…a kitchen aid mixer and a microwave!  And I just want to say a great big thank you to the  Lord of heaven who gave wisdom to men to create these wonderful machines….You knew I would need them and use them everyday!

BOOK REVIEW: The X and Y of Buy By Elizabeth Pace

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The X and Y of Buy explores the concepts using in how to market to gender specific targets.  What techniques work best for wich gender and why!   The book Looks at hoe the male and female brain function and what draws each gender through the processing of a purchase.  The book explains how to do a great job at reaching your marketing base!

I have to admit that I had no idea that this book was intended for those in the marketing field.  It’s description at the time was a bit deceiving BUT Overall I learned a lot from this book!  It is not an easy read…Especially if you are not familiar with marketing terms (as I am not).  However i will say this. It was an enlightening read.  It showed me why i am more drawn to things that my husband, and viice versa!   I really found the chapters most interesting on how the male and female brains function an think through the purchasing process!  it has really helped me in thinking through the reasons I am purchasing something Like  “do I really need this” or “Am I just drawn to an attractive display?’

If you enjoy figuring out why you thin (or shop) the  way you do then check this book out! Just have a dictionary close By and if you are working in the Marketing field well then this is a MUST READ!  Just beware I have read the book too!

Happy Homemaker Monday

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

warmer and sunnier than the last two days…It has just been downright cold the last two days!

Things that make me happy:
Seeing fellow believers grow, I enjoy watching the process!.  Teaching our Ladies Sunday School class and watching my kids have fun!  Oh and experiencing all the facets of life with my husband!

Book I’m reading:
Just finished  “have a New Kid By Friday” By Dr. Kevin Lehman
Screwtape Letter By C.S. Lewis

What I’m enjoying on TV:
 Not  a thing!

On the menu for dinner:
Hmm Not sure yet!

On my To Do List:
Organize clothes in Our bedroom
finish cleaning Lady Bug’s room
CRAFT ROOM!

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Chili in Bread bowls

In the craft basket:
I can’t tell …it’s surprise and hubby might read the blog…I LOVE YOU DEAR!

Looking forward to this week:
going to the craft store today for inspiration AND hubby’s two days off!

Tips and Tricks:
PLAN PLAN PLAN!

My favorite blog post this week:
I haven’t really written or read any this past week.  It was a crazy week!!!

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
Again I don’t have one!

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

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Lesson learned the past few days:
 God Uses the most unlikely of messages to change the hearts of those listening

On my mind:
oh so many things..BUT I can’t share ANY OF THEM…LOL

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Mttew 3 and 4

A HUGE YAHOO And a great big WELCOME!

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At last i sit here at my beloved blog which I have been longing to share with all of my friends and family for just under a year now!!!

A lot has happened in the last year.

  • stitches
  • tooth pulled
  • new baby
  • 4 vacations
  • broken finger
  •  and so much more!

So I need to say a HUGE thank you to my brother in law HT from ZOMGEE
And I need to thank all of my wonderful friends who have been patiently waiting along with me!!
 So I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do and I can’t wait to reconnect with all of you and MANY MANY MORE!

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Strawberry Pie

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Prepare a single 9′ Pie Crust, bake it, and cool it.
Combine following Ingredients in a Sauce Pan
3/4 C Sugar
3 TBS Strawberry gelatin
3 TBS Cornstarch
1 C Hot Water

Stir these with a wooden Spoon and bring them to a boil.
Cook the mixture for three t five minutes until it is rather clear and thick. Cool

While the glaze is cooling wash and stem enough strawberries to fill the crust (At least a quart unless you pile them up high OR have a deep dish pie plate).

Arrange the berries with their cuts sides down in the cooled pie Cruist.

Pour the cooked mixture over the berries and cool in Refrigerator for and hour or so.

Top with whipped topping.

Serves 6