Blog Candy

Congratulations to Bev at Things that I love for 300,000 hits on her blog. Check out her delicious blog candy and link to her site for a chance to win. http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/

More Candy

Visit Ellie's Stamp Garden for chances to win 12 X 12 cardstock tags and stamps http://www.elliesstampgarden.com/
http://www.simple-finds.com/ as always has some great offers. the short Ts called Shores from Hapari look espesially inviting for the warm weather that is starting to shine through.

My Poetry

I would like to share with you one of
my poems that was recently published.

God Meets You in the Valleys

You feel that you are all alone,
but please do not despair.
There are people you don’t realize
just how much they care.

The good Lord’s by your side,
especially at this time.
God meets you in the valleys
when you have hills to climb.

Your sadness overwhelms you.
You don’t think you want to live.
You have to straighten out your thoughts;
you have so much to give.

The good Lord holds your hand
when sorrow’s in your heart.
Please don’t you lose your grip.
Right now that wouldn’t be smart.

Hold tight onto your faith
this is a difficult time.
God meets you in the valleys
when you have hills to climb.

Karen Rangel
11-2008

I want Candy

I have been away for a while as I have been feeling a bit under the weather. I am back and have found some more links to delicious candy.
At http://jacque4u2c.blogspot.com/2009/05/paper-blooms-challenge-6-blog-candy.html Jacque is giving away an altered notebook that any mother would be happy to receive. Check out her blog and leave a comment
Go to http://marceascraftingcorner.blogspot.com/ and enter for Marcea's great candy, then check into the other she advertises. I'm heading over to those right now! One only ships the grand prize to Europe and the UK but does have some digital downloads if the winner is in the states.

Candy

Debbie at Passion for Crafts has some amazing blog candy that she is giving away on April 30th. Check it out at http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/blogoversary-candy.html
Jeanette also has some yummy candy. go to http://jeanette-happythoughtsinkspots.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment after reading her rules and checking out her beautiful work.

Blog Candy

If you haven't checked out http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/04/thanks-to-you.html yet you should. If you are a stamper you have to see this to believe it. There is so much to be won that I almost thought I dreamt it but I checked back and sure enough, it is for real. What a generous giveaway.

Eating Healthy

Antioxidants are the key to healthy eating. Which foods pack the most nutrients?
This is from the Editors of FITNESS magazine
Researchers at the University of Oslo wanted to know which foods have the highest concentration of antioxidants, the natural chemicals in food that make it healthy and prevent disease, so they tested 1,113 common foods and drinks, from apples to waffles. Their findings: Ounce for ounce, spices, herbs, nuts, and seeds pack the most nutrients. But if we're talking typical serving size, berries (five different kinds) also dominate the top ranks. The most surprising find? Chocolate ice cream rated higher than fruits like honeydew and green grapes! Here, the best 10 foods to eat to "anti" up:

1. Blackberries (1 cup)
2. Walnuts (1 ounce, 15-20 halves)
3. Strawberries (1 cup sliced)
4. Artichoke hearts (1 cup)
5. Cranberries (1 cup, whole)
6. Brewed coffee (8 ounces)
7. Raspberries (1 cup)
8. Pecans (1 ounce, 20 jumbo kernels)
9. Blueberries (1 cup)
10. Ground cloves (1 teaspoon)

Yummy Candy

There is some great and tasty candy at http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/ Just link to Bev's candy and leave a comment. A random winner will be picked April 23rd so be sure to check back.
For another business giveaway check Skip to my Lou blog and leave a comment at http://cherishyourstories.blogspot.com/2009/04/another-business-giveaway.html
Simple-finds.com is doing it again. Check out the new finds and pick your favorite for a chance to win some new clothes. This site is amazing.

We want candy!

Check out Nikki's blog candy at http://clairebsd.blogspot.com/2008/07/nikkis-blog-candy.html and follow her link to Natalie's if you haven't already entered.
Tonight I am tying on my new ergonomic keyboard. I can tell it is going to take some getting used to. Some of the keys just don't seem to be where they are supposed to be and I have to stop and look at my fingers from time to time. I am used to typing without looking so this is a step back for me. I suppose I will get used to it though. I do like the wrist support this keyboard has. That alone should help with the arthritis pain.
I am also adjusting to new glasses. I usually wear bifocals but my insurance wouldn't pay for the no-line bifocals so I had to get trifocals and I have to get use to seeing the lines and I have double vision where the lens correction changes. I wore them for half of the day but once I got on the computer I really started having problems and put my old ones back on.

More Yummy Candy You Can Share!

Judy is giving away lots of yummy candy to two people. The person whose post gets picked gets to nominate someone in blogland To get the second candy. It should be someone who has helped or encouraged you in some way. It can be someone who consistently posts encouraging comments, or has given you a special RAK of some kind, or someone who has given you a blogging opportunity. You decide.....whoever has been kind and caring towards you in some way or who really deserves a treat! http://judyscraftymoments.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-candy.html
This nomination has to go to Jacque for me, she has helped and encouraged me since the beginning. Thanks Jacque. :-)

Candy, Yummy

Leah Fung and her friends are giving away a cute slide card kit. Just leave a comment at http://leahfung.typepad.com/leahs_desktop_dictionary/2009/04/vblog-no-61.html#comments
You can post about it for an extra chance.

More Blog Candy

http://starvingartistamps.blogspot.com/ is giving away blog candy. The deadline is soon so get your comments in by the 12th at midnight.

Blog Candy

Stop by http://stardustgemsandribbon.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/blogoversary-candy/#comment-7185 and check out the blogoversary candy that Stardust gems and ribbon blog is giving out. While you are there read the great blog and find links to other great yummies. I'm on my way there now.

http://clairebsd.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-candy-time.html also has some awesome candy and will ship internationally. This one you simply must see!

http://www.yummyscrummycreate.blogspot.com/ Is giving away a battery operated sewing machine. You will have to check the post for a picture and details.

http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/04/thanks-to-you.html is giving away a huge amount of blog candy in honor of 20,000 hits on her blog.