Pink Snowflakes...

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Autumn Gift...

Look at this pretty gift that I recieved from a new friend. It's zucchini bread in it's prettiest form.. all wrapped up in a gift. Don't you love the sparkly ribbon?

Words...

THis is fun..

A Favorite Autumn Poem...

Time to get out the pretty Autumn things...

The morns are meeker than they were,The nuts are getting brown; The berry's cheek is plumper,The rose is out of town.The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned,I'll put a trinket on.- Emily Dickinson, Nature 27 - Autumn

The Age of Innocence...

There were a lot of pretty things in this film, but I just didn't like it. And, I didn't understand the actions of the characters. They didn't make sense to me. Maybe the book explains things better. I just thought this Newland guy was not the sharpest knife in the drawer. When he has second thoughts and his affections seem to be lessening for his fiance.. he shortens his engagement? And, then he loves the Countess so much that when he is free, he decides not to see her?
I did not admire his physical fidelity to his wife, because he did not intend to be faithful. And, he is never emotionally faithful. Poor May gave him an out even and he didn't take it. I would have liked her character maybe, but she was a snob and sort of naive.
I was never really invested in these characters because I didn't really like them and so I found myself not caring really what they did.
So... the book is better right? Has anyone read it?

Elephants & Fairies and Surprises... Oh my...

New Love Boxes in...

The Hand Painted Love Boxes Etsy Shop...

Witchy-Poo Doll...

Look at this cuter than cute Witchy-Poo doll that I ordered from

The Gingham World Etsy Shop...

There may be one or two left after I'm done ordering them.. if you hurry. :)

Ribbon & Wrap...

I've been having a little trouble finding the perfect shred and ribbon to go with this year's Christmas box. The shade of pink is a bit odd, but I sort of liked how this turned out. :)

Boneston Elementary Class of 2007-2008

Little c runs a dog school in the play room. :) The dogs all lined up on Saturday to have their picture taken.

Sugar Bagels...

This is a simple breakfast treat. When I was little, my grandmother used to feed me what she called, "Sugar Sandwiches". They were white bread, butter and a sprinkling of sugar (not nearly as much as there is in jam.. if you think about it) Anyway, this is the version Little c likes... sugar bagels.

My Favorite Dragon...

If your kids haven't seen this, it's just a classic. I love it. It's available in a limited way on DVD and there are a few old VHS tapes out there. Really fun! Does anyone know if this made it onto any of the Disney Rarities or any other collections available now?

The Kite Runner...

There are two things that come to mind as I close up this book. Let me see if I can express them in some comprehensible way. First, there are (thankfully, in my opinion) books written that explore some of the real horror and pain that can happen in the human condition; books like Les Miserables and books like The Tale of Two Cities. This is a book in that vein.
It is important that we have these books especially now when every James Bond film and so very many others glorify violence. What I mean by "glorify" is that we make a hero out of the person who gets the biggest body count. What we don’t see is the reality of violence. Les Miserables, while it is a work of fiction, still is a book of many truths one being that it gives us the reality of violence. We see the consequences of unkindness, of selfishness, of pride, and of ignorance. The Kite Runner shows the reality of violence especially that violence committed against children.
There are some people who can’t read these kinds of books. They are a downer. But, this is what I think. Once, in the mall, I saw a teenager whose face had been burned away in some horrible accident. The intuitive thing to do was look away. As I drove home, I thought I’d made a mistake. The kind thing to do would have been to look him right in the eye and to smile in order to say, "I have seen that this horrible thing has happened to you, but you are noticed, you are still a part, you are a person, I see you, I know that you have suffered and I respect that you have come through a survivor. You are valuable."
I was taught that I am everyone’s neighbor. I was taught that I must strengthen the weak, lift the arms that hang down, to morn with those that morn and comfort the comfortless. How can I do that if I cannot bear to even glance, not go through it, but even to glance at pain another person may have lived through.
I once visited Dachau; not an experience I wish to repeat, but I want my daughter to see it. I glimpsed the reality of violence. I glimpsed pure evil.
If I and we can’t even glance at it, how can we keep our society from repeating the mistakes and the sins that cause so much of the horror and the pain in the world.
The following versus are sacred scripture to me:
"Teach ye diligently.. Of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms– that ye may be prepared in all things." Doctrine and Covenants 88:78-80
There probably is not a topic that I would rather look away from more than the one in this book, but I am glad that I read on. I hope that the world will read this book and others like it and that these books will convince the world that we do not value our children enough. We simply don’t. If we did, we would never allow these kinds of things to happen.
Allowing it to happen brings me to my last point. For me, this is why I believe our troops should be in Afghanistan and in Iraq. I know that our military is stretched too thin. I know that we can’t be everywhere there is suffering, but we are already in these two countries. Lets stay. Lets stay until there is some form of stable government that can make children a priority again.
I also loved this book for its humanity and for its depth of feeling in human terms. I can’t imagine that this book would not resonate with most everyone. Who has not needed to forgive or to be forgiven or to forgive themselves?
I liked this line so very much. "...I wondered if that was how forgiveness budded, not with the fanfare of epiphany, but with pain gathering its things, packing up, and slipping away unannounced in the middle of the night."

Chekhov Boxes...

..We shall find peace. We shall hear the angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds... Anton Chekhov
I finished a couple of these. Two are in

The Love Boxes Shop

today.

Turkey Samich...

I keep trying to think of ways to eat the tomatos from my C's garden everyday. This dinner was very simple and turned out yummy. Deli turkey and provolone are broiled on French bread and then I added thick slices of garden tomato and sea salt. The chips are Baked Ruffles my favorite next to Cape Cods. Dinner took about 5 min. to make and everyone liked it.

New Witchy-Poo in

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Thermal Snack Jar...

Thanks Jenni! Little c is taking spaghetti from home today in her new Thermal Snack Jar (dishwasher safe people!). She is so excited. This thing opens up all new lunch possibilities especially for kids who actually like leftovers.

Happiness For Two...

Alexandra's new book is scheduled to be out December 26th. Don't you love the new cover? Also, the September Newsletter has posted.

The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens..

Here is an illustration of Sydney Carton going peacefully to his death as he remembers some versus from the New Testament, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live (John 11:26). Then he says, "It is a far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known."
I favor books about love and redemtion and this is one of the best. I've learned something more every time I've read it. I think it is a perfect novel. I have made it a newish tradition to read it just before school starts. It makes me feel like I am still a student (which I hope that I am, self taught, but still learning) and sharpens up the old brain a bit for the coming year.
This book, like all of his books that I've read.. but especially this one, is truly a gift to the human race.

Colonial Dames Vitamin E Cream...

The best thing that has happened to my face ever. I love this stuff. How did I not know about this stuff? They've been making it since 1886. I have really dry skin and live in Utah on top of that, so this might not be for everyone. And get this... check the price on this miracle in a jar... Not too bad... The only thing I don't like is that I wish it was unscented, but the perfumey smell fades quickly.

Granny Chic Present...

I have always wanted one of these colanders and my mom brought me back one as a gift from her last little trip. I think this shade of pink is so pretty. I just painted a box this color last week. Thanks Mom, I just love it. (C grew all of this stuff in his garden except the orange... it's really good too. I love garden tomatos!)

Becoming Jane...

I loved this movie. It was perfect.

New Monogram Custom Boxes...

I'm going to make these custom monogram boxes available for awhile and see how it goes. Thanks to Lindsey for a great idea..

Fat Cat In Turquoise...

I think I like my skinnier version better... hmmm...

Chubby Kitty will be joining the other Love BoXes

in

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this morning...

Meow!

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Spinning Tops & Other Stuff...

Shop update tomorrow...

Hand Painted Love Boxes

Earrings...

See them in...

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Etsy Shop...

Vietnam...

I absolutely believe this to be true. Another reason why careful study of our own history is so important. (Thanks C for passing this on.. you should have your own blog. You'd be great! Love you anyway though!) Bill Kristol nails it again.

BZZZzzz...

I only have one left of the last tray that I made of these beehives..

so I made some more.

This time I did some different fun quotes in them. So, if you want one you can choose the quote you like

..until it's gone that is...

These are the quotes to choose from & I did them in blue & pink..

Land of the mountains high, Utah, we love thee!

Evan Stephens

To Labor is to Pray.

~ Motto of the Benedictines

Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers.

Robert Ingersoll

...and the only reason for making honey is so as I can eat it.

Pooh Bear

ThE LoVe BoXeS ShoP...

Short-Sleeved Hoodie...

Some years it's the pancho, some years it's blah, blah and blah... and I don't usually want those things, but I've wanted one or two of these. It actually is much cuter in person with more shirt underneath... you know.. the layered look. Found one at Target (hooray!) I am, of course, still searching for one in pink... I love this one though and it's so soft and making me dream of a nap near the air-conditioning vent... not going to happen. School starts in the morning!

Bernese Mountain Dog...

I'm not ever getting a dog... A .. Aaahaah CHoooOOO!!! I'm allergic. But, if I wasn't... I would get this dog. He's a Bernese Mountain Dog. Cute, don't you think? The problem with these dogs as I have learned (I think this is a problem with a lot of dogs) is that they are breed to be working animals. These dogs pulled heavy milk carts and worked as rescue dogs. They do not want to sit in a run and be ignored... My dad's Collie got walked 3-4 times a day and some family members (mom) still had dog run guilt. I can't do it. I know that I would never walk the dog and that walking therefore would not happen. So, I admire them from afar, (a very far.. I'm a bit terrified too). Little c is getting the stuffie version for her birthday. I hope she'll like it and I hope she doesn't faint from the lack of real dog. I wonder some times.