Tuesday, February 18, 2014

My Saturday Yard Sale Finds 2/15/2014


Here are some pictures of the yard sale finds. It was a pretty morning with lots of goodies. One place looked like something out of an antique store. The seller mentioned she would do better on ebay
yet didn't know the first thing about utilizing it. Poor thing! I kept quiet because I totally could have spent  hours showing  her!
There were fundraisers and people just having too much! It was a reminder to start spring cleaning ! 





Cute Guest Book! 





There you have it! 

Pretty Flowers at Work

A Girl at work got these pretty flowers from her Poppa on Valentines Day! Now how sweet was that! 




What did you get for Valentines? 

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Saturday, February 8, 2014

“Bulk Cooking”: Healthy, Easy Fudge, w/ Toasted Cacao Nibs




Ever see a picture that just talks to you? This was it! Ha!

EASY FUDGE WITH TOASTED CACAO NIBS

VIA THE GRATEFUL TABLE

INGREDIENTS
3 c. raw cacao nibs
1 c. melted coconut oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. dates, halved
1/2 c. raisins
2 1/4 c. macadamias, roasted, unsalted (one 8-oz. package)

PREPARATION

1. Toast in oven at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes in iron pan; stir some. Turn oven off and let finish toasting for 10-15 minutes more: > 3 c. raw cacao nibs
2. Process toasted cacao nibs until quite smooth, then add: > 1 c. melted coconut oil > 1/4 tsp. salt > 1 tsp. vanilla
3. Add to big mixing bowl with: > 2 c. dates, halved > 1/2 c. raisins > 2 1/4 c. macadamias (1 8-oz. package roasted, unsalted)
4. Spread in loaf pan, then refrigerate overnight.
5. Turn the solid fudge mixture out onto cutting board (run upside-down pan under hot water if necessary). Cut into slices; wrap each slice individually for longer storage; will last in refrigerator for a month or two

Short Term Mission Trip 2014





Most of you know ,I have been growing in my faith for the past year. God placed a yearning for me  to serve at Skyline's beautiful Café, attend a great bible study class on Thursday mornings and this July serve on a Missions Trip to Nuneland. Note: name made up for security reasons. 


I'm asking God to put a giving heart to family and friends and the blogging world so I can help serve in this years short term mission trip. The cost is $2,500. Yeah, I know. Being a single parent barely making ends meet coming up with $2,500.00 is short of a miracle however I truly believe with God anything is possibly.


I have fundraisers in mind yet wanted my out of town blogging buddies and Facebook Friends to partake in my fundraising. Every bit helps!



There are several ways to give:

1. Being part of my Prayer Team & Praying for our Nuneland Team. 

2.Giving to the "Donation Button" Tab on the right of the blog.


3. Mailing a Check or Money Order :made out to Skyline Church 

SKYLINE CHURCH
Attn: Nuneland Trip/Rachel Lloyd  
11330 Campo Road
La Mesa, CA 91941

Skyline Church is a non-profit (501c3) organization officially recognized by the federal government. All gifts are tax-deductible)




Please share this post! Help spread the word!
Thank you so very much!

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Skin Care Survey 2014


Have been asked to write a blog about Skin Care. It will feature  skin care routines, reviews,articles and regimens. I'm not selling anything just writing for women/men talking about what they are actually using. I'm doing a survey via FB and my blog to ask the following: 

First Name:
Age:
City/State:  
Skin Care Product: 
How long using Product:  
Monthly Cost: 
Regimen: 
Skin Care Topic you would want to read about: 


Email: rachel.lunagirl@hotmail.com 

Thank you! 

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Random January 2014 Photos



Daily Bible study 

Cinnamon cookies from Thursdsy Bible class. Total yum!


Heading into my barista duties at Skyline Church Cafe . 

Bible study page. Notice the eye candy! Ha!

Julia my daughter took this from the top of Skyline Church mountain. 

Nicole


Work stuff.

Julia real close up with my new IPhone telescope lens here. Purchased at a yard sale for $5!


Skyline San Diego Christian book store and Cafe. Love how the ladies decorate ! 
There you have it! More random pictures in January 2014! What are your favorite pictures? 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

First Yard Sale Finds for 2014

With working Saturdays for the last 4 months I missed out on going to the yard sales. Now having Saturdays off -this was just the thing I needed.  Take a look at the bargains.
This chair was given to an 80 year old lady by one if the Gabor sisters during the time she worked at a Spa in North County San Diego. Love finds with a story! 





Have you been to a yard sale recently? 

Thursday, January 16, 2014

How To Do The Hair Chalk Trend | Kandee Johnson (+playlist)



Julia my 15 year old has been asking to add a "streak" of color to her hair. I my have her do Kandee's Chalk treatment. This would work for getting the gray out for some of us right? Hmmm....What do you do in between hair appointments? Are you a DIY'er? 

How to make S'mores with Hershey's Spreads Chocolate





I just bought the New Hershey's Chocolate Spread. Its amazing. Well anything with chocolate is amazing to me. I found this cute video on how to make s'mores without a microwave. The cute couple added bananas to the mix which is great idea. What would you try it with? 



Monday, January 6, 2014

Self Magazine & The Bible

Today being Monday the first day back to regular work mode, I decided to start the New Year off with a mini routine for "me time".  I have always been a firm believer of me time however never emplemented it in my life. At times we must just DO.

Starting off with The Bible &  the Self Magazine my co-worker left in the break room. It's a start right? 

What "me time"do you yearn for? 
Make amazing memories in 2014.
Just DO.  

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Electronics in 2014

I really don't mind the electronics for kids. It actually keeps them together and safe. Notice I'm sitting right behind them watching like the eye in the sky! Ha!
I think I'll buy a board game or two just so they don't lose their communication skills!