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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Cat Tales-A Christmas Tree for Tangerine

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Calico Cat under the Christmas Tree

  Once upon a time there was a funny little calico cat named Tangerine.  Tangerine didn’t have a home and lived outside with a group of other homeless feral cats (feral meaning not used to human contact).  One day in the summer Tangerine decided to hide under the lounge chair where a girl sat outside reading books and giving love to some of the other cats  that Tangerine knew.  Tangerine would sometimes bat at the girl from under the chair, as she was a very silly and playful kitten.   She was starving and skinny and needed some help because her fur was falling out and she had sores all over.  She was pretty much a mess.  So she reached out to the girl, who helped her get to the … Continue Reading →

Antique Framed Vintage Christmas Cards-Inexpensive Christmas Gift Idea & Holiday Home Decor

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Vintage Christmas Cards Framed

  I love Vintage things and Shabby Chic or Cottage Decor, so I decided to “Make” a few Vintage looking Christmas gifts this year for some of the people on my list.  It was so simple and so inexpensive to do, yet makes an impressive gift that looks like you spent much more.  There are only 2 things you need to do:   Hunt for 5×7 Antique picture frames Hunt for Vintage Christmas Cards   In my case, I didn’t have to do much hunting, because the things I found are not real antiques, just brand new vintage looking items.  It literally took me all of about 5 minutes to find and put together my gifts.  However, if you are a person who enjoys garage sale hunting, or antique mall … Continue Reading →

Free 365 Day Devotional plus Free Christmas Reading Plans I Love (with YouVersion)

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The other day I shared a Free bible app that I really like (I have it on my smart phone).  You can click HERE if you missed that post and want to learn more about it.  What I love about YouVersion though, is that they also have free reading plans you can start and a free devotional book as well.  Right now I am enjoying some Christmas reading plans before bed, as a way to sort of unwind during the crazy holiday season.  I am going to share about those first, and then will talk about the Free Devotional book.   So the two reading plans I love the best for Christmas are: Carols: A Christmas Devotional – This is 25 days of some of our favorite Christmas carols.  It … Continue Reading →

Cat Humor-Rusty the Christmas Spy

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Funny Cat Photo

While unpacking my Christmas gifts that have arrived by mail this year…..                 So this is what I am dealing with this year.  Rusty the Christmas spy has been sent to keep me in line!  I do think I have been pretty good, so hopefully I have nothing to worry about…. 🙂 Share This ArticleTweet

Tip of the Week-Free Bible App & What I Love About It!

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About a year ago I found a really easy and awesome way to read daily devotions (daily inspirations-including Christmas reading programs at present) and/or the bible with a bible app for my smart phone!  Don’t stop reading this if you don’t have a smart phone, because this tip I have to share today also works with a regular computer, or tablet (such as an Ipad).  You may also be able to use it on an electronic reader (such as a nook or kindle) , but I am not 100% sure on that since I don’t know how those work.   There is a Free bible app that you can use with any electronic device, be it an Android, an Apple, or a computer.  I never knew anything about “apps” until … Continue Reading →

How You Can Get Free Petit Fours & Chocolate Truffles (plus other discounts)

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For those of you who are not done with your Christmas shopping and have gifts that need to be sent to someone who doesn’t live nearby, I have another deal to share this week.   My mom and I recently picked up some gifts from a catalog she got in the mail called The Swiss Colony.  They also have a website, so you can shop easily there too.  I am not doing a paid review or anything, just so you know.  I am only sharing things I stumble upon to give you gift ideas that may help you too.  Anyways, they have a special between now and December 31st, where you get 24 petit fours and 36 Chocolate truffles for free with your order.  If you shop online, the website … Continue Reading →

Inspired by: The True Spirit of Giving

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While I have been sharing lots of money saving or shopping tips to help you get deals when you shop like I do, I wanted to take a time out from that today to write a little inspirational article on the true spirit of giving.    One of the joys of Christmas for me is the giving.  Of course I love receiving gifts as well, but nothing is as fun to me as picking out things I think my loved ones will like, and seeing them open them on Christmas!  It’s such a warm, fuzzy feeling 🙂 With advertisements everywhere, and Christmas “wish” lists, and all of the material side of things, I am inspired by the meaning behind the increased spending/shopping this time of year.  If you look beyond … Continue Reading →

Facial Follies-Gettin’ My Glow on for Christmas

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  I don’t know about you all, but when I am feeling tired, a little under the weather, or stressed, that is when I turn to some pampering “me” time.  I do one of several beauty or spa related things , from a foot soak and manicure/pedicure, to exfoliating scrubs, facials, hair treatments, essential oil treatments, etc.   Well today was one such day , where I decided to spruce myself up with a beauty night.  After not feeling well since Thanksgiving, I thought this would be SO what I needed.  It all seemed to be going well-   I had my hot bath, complete with all natural peppermint soap, and I decided to do an exfoliating facial scrub (one of my secrets to keeping my face looking young 😉 … Continue Reading →

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Inspired Sandwiches!

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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer…Had a very shiny nose!   And if you ever saw it…  Are you singing along with me yet?  🙂   Today’s inspiration is a fun little “recipe” if you will, on how to make Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Sandwiches.  This is a Fun (and yummy) project that would be great to make with kids or grand kids.  I suggest playing Rudolph music or watching the classic Christmas movie about Rudolph while making (or eating) these.  I think the kids will get a kick out of that!  By the way..if you don’t have children, no worries.  I have included an adult variation of this project as well.   To see step by step photos on how to make these, and get the scoop on adult … Continue Reading →

Tip of the Week- How to Organize Your Holiday Gift Giving w/this FREE Program

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  Have you ever wanted a quick, easy, and Free way to organize all of your holiday gift giving lists each year?  How about a way to keep a log of not only all the gifts you give for each holiday and occasion , but keep track of where you got them, what deals you got, and also document what gifts you received (so you can remember and send thank yous).  One of the things I love to do here at “We Live Inspired!“, is share tips to make life a little easier for you.  I hope you will get as much use out of today’s tip as I do!   Credit for this tip goes to a non blogging friend of mine , Becky Firesmith.  We always swap tips … Continue Reading →

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