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I so blessed that you stopped by for a visit! Make yourself at home.
My goal is to share some "Words of Wisdom"with you and I hope you will share with me by leaving a comment.
Blessings to you from Grammy!

Friday, May 7, 2010

THANKS FOR THE MUD PIES---HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!




This is a picture of my Mom. Isn't she beautiful?

I posted this back in August of last year because my Mom was born and died in August. 

I'm posting it today because I'm thinking a lot about  past Mother's Days....

and because I really miss her today.


She was a very strong woman!


She was married to the same man for 56 years.
She raised 5 children (4 of them boys!)
She worked outside the home for much of her life.

1942: While she was pregnant with her 3rd child, she lost her Mom, Dad, brother, a niece and nephew in a horrible house fire. Six weeks later, her sister died with TB, and of course that was the year war broke out.
1992: my Dad died . Two months later my oldest brother died. (He was buried on her birthday)
1996: my 3rd brother died. Three months later, my nephew died.
 Within 5 years she lost these ones I mentioned plus several other family members that were very close to her.
And during that time, she was diagnosed with lung cancer)
Even though she had a lot of tragedy in her life, she was fun to be with, she laughed a lot, she was the life of every party, and she never met a stranger.
Some people tell me I’m a lot like my Mom. I consider that a compliment and an honor.


Today I will honor her memory by sharing this poem I wrote for her many years ago.


 THANKS FOR THE MUD PIES

When I was just a little kid,
Back in the "olden" days,
I did the things a little kid does,
Played games that a little kid plays.
I remember one thing that you let me do,
That sticks the most in my mind,
Was making "MUD PIES" (and making a mess),
With "pie pans" that you'd help me find.
You'd look 'round in that big ol' kitchen,
Take jar lids and stuf' off the shelf,
And send me out in the back yard,
To make a mess of it and myself.
And now that I'm grown, with kids of my own,
It's now that I realize,
It's not just MUD, but PATIENCE and LOVE,
That go into making MUD PIES.
There's many things I could thank you for,
I wouldn't know just where to start.
But somehow it's always those MUD PIES,
That stick in my mind and my heart.
You took care of all the big things,
But somehow you must have known,
It's not the big, but the little things,
That make a house a home.
And now when I'm weary of doing,
All the things that a Mom must do,
I take time to think of those MUD PIES,
And I thank God for a Mom like you.
And now that I'm grown, with kids of my own,
It's now that I realize,
And say "thanks for all the PATIENCE and LOVE,"
And "THANKS FOR ALL THE MUD PIES!”


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
AND THANK YOU
TO ALL THAT "MOTHER"




LOVE GRAMMY<><







Thursday, May 6, 2010

WILLIAM TELL MOMISMS--HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

A few weeks ago I attended the WOMEN OF JOY CONFERENCE in Louisville, Ky., along with 14000 of my closest friends :) (10 of which I traveled with)

It was unbelievable!!!  One of the speakers was Anita Renfroe.  She's a wonderful Christian comedian that left us ALL laughing until our sides hurt. 
(A Merry heart doeth good like a medicine!!!)
In honor of Mother's Day Weekend, my friend, Anita, has given me permission to share her "William Tell Momisms" video with you.


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
AND THANK YOU
TO ALL THOSE WHO "MOTHER"


LOVE,
GRAMMY<><

Sunday, April 11, 2010

SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN KENTUCKY!!!

Spring is my favorite season of the year  and Easter is my favorite Holiday.(It's all about the new life!)   The only trouble is that where I live, it's hard to tell just when It's going to happen (Spring, I mean, not Easter)  Over the years, I've dressed my kids in both short sleeves and winter coats for Easter.

Well I think SPRING  has finally "SPRUNG" here in Kentucky...

Of course, in this part of the country, it's more of a "Bounce" than a "Spring".  Last week you would've thought we had skipped Spring all together.  It was up in the 80s.  Last night in was 34.  But today, my sweet niece posted this beautiful picture from #TwitPict on Facebook and I think no one can deny that truly...




 
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!
HALLALUJAH!!!


LOVE,
GRAMMY<><

Friday, April 9, 2010

SUPER DOUBLES AT REMKE MARKETS!!!



REMKE MARKETS are doing SUPER DOUBLES
on April 9, 10, and 11th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

I'm sorry for the late post on this---The prices vary from store to store---Most of these reported here are from the Florence store, but I have heard that Newports' prices are a little different---

HAPPY SHOPPING! and HAPPY SAVING!!

Remke already doubles coupons up to $0.50,
but for this event---
coupons up to and including $1.00 will be doubled,
coupons from $1.00 -$2.00 will be worth $2.00,
coupons $2.00 and over will be worth face value.

Monday, April 5, 2010

AMAZON END OF THE SEASON BOOT SALE


~~~~~END OF THE SEASON MARKDOWNS~~~~~~
up to 60% OFF!!

Until April 9, 2010 you can save up to 60% on purchases of select qualifying boots from 350 brands including EMU, Jessica Simpson, Chooka, Miss Mooz and Steve Madden. The discounts are available on both amazon.com and endless.com.

LOVE,
GRAMMY<><

Sunday, April 4, 2010

DIAPER DEAL AT AMAZON.COM



  For a good deal on diapers, check out Amazon.com 

Free 2-Day Shipping on all diapers, wipes, and formula sold by Amazon
An additional 15% savings through Subscribe & Save, our auto-delivery program
Favorite brands like Pampers, Seventh Generation, Huggies, and Similac

LOVE,
GRAMMY<><

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

ORGANIZING COUPONS

SINCE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ASKING,
 HERE IS A REPOST ABOUT HOW I ORGANIZE MY COUPONS....


Many people ask me how I organize my coupons.
Before I share my method with you, let me just say;

THERE'S NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY
TO ORGANIZE COUPONS!
I am giving a coupon class next week.
I have invited two other "COUPON QUEENS"        
to explain their method
(different from each other’s and mine)
to the class


WHATEVER SYSTEM WORKS FOR YOU IS THE BEST!

I have tried MANY systems for organizing my coupons.
They have ALL failed me in one way or another.
The one I use has failed me the least…so, that is why I use it.


It is the BINDER/BASEBALL CARD HOLDERS System.


WHAT'S IN THE BIBLE?

One day last week, Crystal, over at Money Saving Mom posted THIS  about a WONDERFUL Spring Sale at ChristianBook.com
 Thanks a lot, Crystal!!

I've been shopping since then!!
ChristianBook.com is a great place to find lot's of good deals,
but this SALE is the BEST EVER!!

Well,  just today, my precious daughter, Lana, over at I Love My 5 Kids, posted THIS about Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales' new DVD series; "What's In The Bible".  
 (Be sure to visit I Love My 5 Kids to get all the details.)
She tells us that Vol. 1 – Genesis: In the Beginning, approx. 60 minutes and Vol. 2 – Exodus: Let My People Go, approx. 60 minutes, are both $14.99, retail.

Thanks a lot, Lana!!
Here's the best part....
While I've been shopping like crazy at ChristianBook.com , I found out that you can get Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 for $19.99 for BOTH!  And we will be able to get the first 3 Volumes on June 1, 2010 for $29.99!

I'm so thankful for all the wonderful bloggers that work so hard to inspire and teach us and bring us the "deals".  I learn something new every day.
So see---It IS possible to teach an old dog new tricks!!

LOVE,
GRAMMY<><