tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86847502307932305862024-03-13T13:43:23.684-05:00Pegs Life In The Button JarVINTAGE LINENS - BUTTONS - EMBROIDERY - QUILTING - PAPERCUTTING - EVERYTHING OLDPeggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-35452587649023570812020-02-20T23:22:00.000-06:002020-02-20T23:22:21.615-06:00My blog and my Etsy shop are back!
https://etsy.me/2WBRqcbI’m excited to have my Etsy shop up and running. The Vintage Button Jar is back better and stronger than ever. Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-86530571561274021022013-12-22T00:31:00.002-06:002013-12-22T00:31:13.455-06:00Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year!Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-87848530256605790282013-12-18T22:20:00.001-06:002013-12-18T22:20:56.559-06:00Happy HolidaysWishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-49881797003637150592012-04-30T14:10:00.002-05:002012-04-30T14:10:44.006-05:00Blogging For Books Review - When Work and Family CollideA great common sense book about putting yourself and family first. Something we all already know but seldom put into practice. Great book for both men an women.Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-62637507075903964772012-02-22T12:52:00.002-06:002012-02-22T12:52:55.337-06:00Blogging for Books Book Review: Saving GraceI highly recommend this book! It was great and after finding out this book is the second book following the lives of these four women I can't wait to read "The Prayer Tree" by Annie Jones. I will be looking for more of her books!Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-79462069563094497102012-01-04T09:49:00.001-06:002012-01-04T09:50:32.906-06:00AmandaMy daughter Amanda is leaving for 10 months in February for Americore. She has started a blog to document her adventures. If you get a chance stop by and see what she is up to. <a href="http://amandasamericorpsexperience.blogspot.com/">http://amandasamericorpsexperience.blogspot.com</a>. So proud of this kid!<br />
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Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!</div>
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When life takes an unexpected turn and knocks you off your course this book guides you to ask yourself the right questions and helps you to figure out what your next step should be. I like that she used her own personal experiences as well as those of others and takes you step by step through the initial shock to coming out on the other side stronger and better able to handle future unexpected setbacks <br />
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Using a unique combination of faith, common sense and psychology the author teaches what it means to be resilient in the face of adversity. <br />
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She takes you from assessing where you are, how you got there and how to begin the healing process. She calls this recovery "post-tramatic growth" and explains that all traumas, large and small, leave us changed. But by making wise decisions and looking for the lessons to be learned from this setback we CAN be strong, happy and confident no matter what life throws at us.<br />
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I have to admit I'm not the greatest cook in the world but I do enjoy cooking. With my kids getting older and fending for themselves and my husband working two jobs I just don't have to cook every night. When its just my daughter and me home we don't really cook a meal we mostly just have soups, salads and sandwiches...whatever is easy. But lately I've had more time to spend in the kitchen trying new recipes and enjoying every minute of it.</div>
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A few months ago I picked up a copy of Ree Drummond's cookbook <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/my_cookbook/">The Pioneer Woman Cooks</a>. I've followed her blog for a couple of years now and have always loved her quirky style. Her recipes are family friendly and so easy! No fancy ingredients here...lots of times I already have what I need in the pantry or freezer and can easily whip up one of her recipes. She also writes each recipe out step by step with great pictures so even I can follow along and not screw them up!</div>
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Next month Ree is coming to St Louis on a <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/2011-book-trip-schedule/">book tour</a> for her newest book, a novel, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/blog/2010/11/black-heels-the-book/">The Pioneer Woman Black Heels to Tractor Wheels</a>. She also wrote a cute children's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061996556/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0061658197&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0APEGMHZWNXXT8ZYZ7V2">Charlie the Ranch Dog</a>, that is coming out in the Spring. She posts about Charlie all the time on her blog and now he will be the star of his own book! So cute. I'm going to the book signing with my 15 year old daughter who is also a huge fan. </div>
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You can find all of her books at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Woman-Cooks-Recipes-Accidental/dp/0061658197">Amazon</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://groopdealz.com/">GroopDealz</a> is showcasing the wonderful <a href="http://www.sheyb.com/">SheyB Camera Strap for $15 + $3 shipping</a><br />
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If you've got a SLR camera, you certainly want your camera strap to reflect your creative personality.<br />
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Here is one of my favorites.<br />
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Hurry, this offer ends on Sunday at midnight.Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-37825924705000882402010-12-23T20:39:00.001-06:002010-12-23T20:40:13.801-06:00Merry Christmas<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">Wishing you all a very Merry</span> <span style="color: red;">Christmas! </span></span></div>
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I finished the last of the Silhouettes that needed to be completed for Christmas. Here are the ones I did of my nephew Sammy and my Niece Abby. <br />
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And here are the ones I did for a Christmas order.<br />
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They turned out pretty well and they will be there in plenty of time for Christmas.Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-29352823970873965042010-12-14T18:21:00.002-06:002010-12-14T18:21:00.519-06:00Pretty Wreath's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Isn't this Peppermint Wreath the cutest thing!</div>
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This one is a Pine Cone & Book Page Wreath, very pretty.</div>
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Check out <a href="http://myblessedlife.net/">My Blessed Life</a> for more great tutorial's.</div>Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-4733397024795178562010-12-13T15:07:00.002-06:002010-12-13T15:07:00.687-06:00Louie and Otis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No just my next door neighbors dogs. They have adopted us and now expect a treat every time they see us. I not only have to come up with a treat when we go outside but now they beg for one everytime I pull up in the car...I now have a large bag of treats in my car.</div>
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This is Louie...he sits and looks innocent until he gets his treat. </div>
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This is Otis he isn't so innocent he usually jumps and yelps until he gets his ..he refuses to sit for his treat but won't shut up until he gets it. </div>
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We've created a couple of monsters here...what was I thinking when I promised them that first treat!</div>
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Here is a picture of our silly Isabel in the tub. She is such a clown.</div>
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It has been a busy December of rehearsals for my daughter Cherie. </div>
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Here she is with her sister Amanda after her performance in A Christmas Carol last week.</div>
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No time to rest after her play because she had a big Christmas program on Thursday night and a recital on Friday night.</div>
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Congratulations Cherie you did awesome in all of your performances. All those late nights of rehearsal really paid off. </div>
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You don't want to miss this one!<br />Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-47092516523959011492010-11-11T17:10:00.002-06:002010-11-11T17:13:04.225-06:00Autumn Leaf WreathI love it when I find a really origional idea like this one at <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/autumn-leaf-wreath">Cut Out And Keep</a>.<br />
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Look it's made with real Autumn Leaves! How simple and creative. <br />
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This will be a good project to keep the bigger grandkids busy next week!Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8684750230793230586.post-53561960810247048062010-11-10T20:08:00.000-06:002010-11-10T20:08:05.539-06:00I'm a Winner!I just got the news that I won over at <a href="http://www.wherewomencreate.typepad.com/">Where Women Create</a>.<br />
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I won a themed party package from The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tomkatstudio">TomKat Studios</a>.</div>
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Kim creates the cutest gift tags, cupcake sticks, banners and lots more and her designs are all over the place. Kim's designs have been featured not only on Where Women Create but on Martha Stewart's web site and In Style magazine just to mention a few.</div>
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Now I just have to choose what design I want....Oh this isn't going to be easy!Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04539865899294596043noreply@blogger.com1