Saturday, March 26, 2011

Giveaway Winner - Crimson Super Sweet Melons




I'm holding all my Giveaways free on Listia. It's simpler for me
and no worries about picking a winner.
I give away lots of stuff each year including cash.
We have a lively community of Givers there and you are all invited to
participate. Join Free and list your first Giveaway.

Winner is......
mayjen65

Giveaway Prize:
Heirloom Crimson super sweet mini melons. Crisp delicious and easy to grow. 10 seeds

These don't take much space. I grow a few in with my flowers each year.
Winner also gets ornamental gourd seeds and turbin squash seeds!
Congratulations to our newest winner!

65 New Free Apron Sewing Patterns




If a project includes a printable pattern, you’ll see a “p” next to its title. If a project doesn’t include a
pattern, don’t despair! It likely consists of simple fabric shapes (like squares and rectangles) that you
can easily measure and cut yourself.




Full Aprons:

  1. Apron #1
  2. Apron #2
  3. Apron #3
  4. Apron Pattern (p)
  5. BBQ Apron
  6. Butcher’s Apron (p)
  7. Chalkboard Apron (pdf)
  8. Chef’s Apron (pdf)
  9. Child's Apron, Chef Hat & Bakers Tray (pdf)
  10. Children’s Apron (p)
  11. Dishtowel Apron #1
  12. Dishtowel Apron #2
  13. Dressed Up Kitchen Apron
  14. Mother & Daughter Easter Aprons (pdf)
  15. Heart & Shamrock Aprons (pdf)
  16. Heart-shaped Bib Apron
  17. Homespun Apron
  18. Jeans Apron #2
  19. Kappogi (traditional Japanese apron)
  20. Kid-sized Chef Apron
  21. Kid’s Sweater Apron
  22. Montessori Child’s Apron (p) (pdf)
  23. Pinup Apron from Table Scraps
  24. Quilt Block Apron #1 (girl's)
  25. Quilt Block Apron #2
  26. Quilt Block Apron #3
  27. Reversible Apron
  28. Reversible Children’s Apron
  29. Smock Apron #1
  30. Smock Apron #2
  31. Tea Towel Apron
  32. Tailored Linen Apron
  33. Very Easy Apron

Half Aprons:
  1. Apron
  2. Apron from Old Jeans
  3. Apron from Repurposed Skirt
  4. Apron Using One Yard of Fabric
  5. Bandana Apron
  6. Catty Apron (pdf)
  7. Chef Apron with Towel (pdf)
  8. Clean Sweep Apron
  9. Clothespin Apron
  10. Craft Apron
  11. Crayon Apron
  12. Denim Bistro Apron, Oven Mitt, & Pot-
  13. handle Mitt
  14. Dishtowel Apron with Pockets
  15. The Gathering Apron
  16. Girl’s Party Apron
  17. Half Yard Apron
  18. Hanky or Handkerchief Apron
  19. Jeans Apron
  20. Liberty Apron
  21. Lined Apron #1
  22. Lined Apron #2 (p)
  23. Nail Pouch for Dad
  24. Nana’s Reversible Half Apron
  25. Paris Apron (p)
  26. Pleated Embroidered Apron
  27. Retro Cocktail Apron
  28. Reversible Kiss the Cook Apron (pdf)
  29. Simple Tea Towel Apron
  30. Stonehill Pieced Apron (pdf)
  31. Tea Towel Apron #1
  32. Tea Towel Apron #2

Buy a Historic Home for $1


I was a Million Dollar Agent for Coldwell Banker.
My advice to home buyers:
Skip the mortgage, pay cash for an older home
With no mortgage, you can afford lots of upgrades!
Don't let repairs scare you off! You can do most of
them yourself or hire local laid off skilled workers to
do a side job for you. We have had our $500. historic
home for a year now, all the repairs, plumbing, elec,
roof, insulation, were done by us on a bare bones budget.
Now we have a large home, no rent or mortgage payments for the rest of our lives!
Our home appraised at $339,000. Not bad for a little elbow grease.
Here are some homes available:

To Be Moved
Raleigh, North Carolina $0

MAP


Bedrooms: 3
Approximate square footage: 0
Contact: Jason Queen, Director of Urban Issues
Preservation North Carolina
919-832-3652
jqueen@presnc.org
www.presnc.org

Briggs House

The ca. 1906 Briggs House is believed to have been built for the family of Fabius Briggs, Jr. The house has had a colorful history and was mostly recently used for artist studios. It is currently unoccupied and suffering from deferred maintenance and water damage. However, many of the house's beautiful details survive, including paneled wainscotting, elegant central stair, 8 unique tiled mantles, original wood windows and floors.

The house, currently located at the corner of Hillsborough Street and Ashe Ave., must be moved to a new site to save it from demolition. The house will be moved separately from the commercial building to which it is attached. Possible relocation sites have been identified near the existing site. Additional details coming soon.

Learn more about the history of the house and see photos at http://goodnightraleigh.com/2009/10

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Find a Home - check the list of available Historic Homes - CLICK HERE

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Glenview, Illinois
$1
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Milltown vicinity, Indiana
$1
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Ellicott City, Maryland
$1
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St. Joseph, Missouri
$3,500
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Wilson, North Carolina
$5,000
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Haslett Township, North Carolina
$6,500


---------------------------------------Cincinnati - Houses for $0!
OTR ADOPT is described as a program that matches deteriorating historic buildings with new owners who are willing to rehabilitate the structures and return them to productive use.
For many willing to adopt a building in OTR the process is free.
To find out more about the program, go to www.otradopt.com.
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Preservation Groups and Resources OnLine:

Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois State of IL
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois (LPCI) is the state's leading voice for historic preservation. LPCI has a variety of programs that facilitate, educate, and promote historic preservation in Illinois.
Sagadahoc Preservation Inc. Bath, ME
SPI's present and future mission is to preserve and maintain the Bath area's (Bath, Maine, USA) fine architectural heritage through the creation of a historic district commission, the promotion of stewardship, and the use of protective covenants.
Preservation North Carolina Raleigh, NC
The mission of Preservation North Carolina is to protect and promote buildings, sites and landscapes important to the heritage of North Carolina.
Manchester Historic Society, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
The Manchester Historic Society is a non-profit community organization originally formed to promote historic housing in Manchester. The neighborhood comprises one of the largest historic districts in Pittsburgh and boasts some of the finest examples of nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture in the southwestern Pennsylvania region.
Preservation Texas Austin, TX
Preservation Texas preserves the historic resources of Texas by direct action and by empowering individuals and local and state organizations through education, communication, advocacy and collaboration.
Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Houston, TX
Greater Houston Preservation Alliance is a 24 year old nonprofit organization. Our mission is to promote the preservation of Houston's historic architectural and cultural resources through education, advocacy, and committed action; thereby creating a stronger sense of community and economic value.
Historic Houston Houston, TX
Historic Houston is a non-profit in Houston dedicated to preserving Houston's architectural and cultural resources.
Historic Petersburg Foundation Petersburg, VA
Founded in 1967 by the Chamber of Commerce, led by a group of individuals who were concerned about the demolition of many of Petersburg's finer structures, a good number of which had already disappeared. The non-profit organization was established to acquire, hold, improve, preserve, develop and restore sites, buildings, residences and squares which are part of the original plan of Petersburg, and to preserve the neighborhood design in mass and proportion, as well as other structures of historical or architectural interest in and around Petersburg; and to increase and diffuse knowledge and a greater appreciation of such sites and structures.
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods Richmond, VA
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is committed to using preservation and promotion of Richmond's many historic vacant houses to improve the lives of residents in the oldest neighborhoods and to attract new homeowners of all income levels to live in the city.
City Sells and Neighborhoods in Bloom Richmond, VA
The City Sells program in partnership with our Neighborhoods in Bloom initiative is working to bring back the wonderfully old neighborhoods of Richmond that were once viewed as jewels of the South.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's magazine.

The National Park Service
Technical Preservation Services helps home owners, preservation professionals, organizations, and government agencies preserve and protect this nation's heritage by providing readily available materials on preserving, restoring, and rehabilitating historic buildings.

PreservationDirectory.com
Resources and research tools for historic preservation, cultural resource management and historical organizations & services.

President Barack Obama -Update on Libya

The White House, Washington


Good morning,

I'm writing today with an update on the situationin Libya, including the actions we've taken with allies and partners to protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi. For further details, please take a moment to watch this morning's Weekly Address:

Watch the Video

Sending our brave men and women in uniform into harm's way is not a decision I make lightly. But when someone like Qaddafi threatens a bloodbath that could destabilize an entire region, it is in our national interest to act. In fact, it’s our responsibility.

Our mission in Libya is clear and focused -- and we are succeeding.

Along with our allies and partners, we are enforcing the mandate of the United Nations Security Council. Working with other countries, we have put in place a no-fly zone and other measures that will help prevent further violence and brutality. Qaddafi's air defenses have been taken out, and his forces are no longer advancing across Libya.

As a consequence of our quick action, the lives of countless innocent civilians have been saved, and a humanitarian catastrophe has been avoided.

The role of American forces in this mission is limited. After providing unique capabilities at the beginning, we are now handing over control of the no-fly zone to our NATO allies and partners, including Arab partners like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

The United States has also joined with the international community to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance. We're offering support to the Libyan opposition and have frozen tens of billions of dollars of Qaddafi's assets.

Our message to Qaddafi is clear: attacks against innocent civilians must end, his forces must be pulled back, humanitarian aid must reach Libyans in need, and those responsible for the violence in Libya must be held accountable.

The progress we've made over the past seven days demonstrates how the international community should work, with many nations, not just the United States, bearing the responsibility and cost of upholding international law.

Every American can be proud of the service of our men and women in uniform who have once again stood up for our interests and ideals. And as we move forward, I will continue to keep each of you fully informed on our progress.

Sincerely,

Barack Obama
President of the United States

P.S. On Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. EDT, I will deliver an address at the National Defense University in Washington, DC on the situation in Libya. You can watch the speech live at WhiteHouse.gov/live

Friday, March 25, 2011

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to try New PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme,
then don't delay. Offers are still available,
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Bloggers Needed - Blogger Connections plus Giveaways



Ok So you ladies are having a ton of giveaways and some are so freakin HOT!
Even if you don't enter, try to help RT or share them.

Laurie from Guessing all The Way is giving away a $450 Foot & Calf Massager.
Thrifty & Frugal is giveing away a $30 GC to Eye Buy Direct Glasses and it has ZERO entries ladies!
Confessions Of A Money Saving Mom has $15 to CSN Stores & a Charm Factory Giveaway!
Just Married with Coupons has a $1900 Bridal Beauty Blowout Giveaway & a $100 Facebook Giveaway

(Cough) Here is a great Adult Giveaway from World For Moms. Get your groove on!

And Then You Can Check Out Mommy PR's Giveaways
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You Are Now Registered To VOTE..And Other Stuff

---- Lisa from Lisa Reviews is also nominated for the Top 25 Product Review bloggers. You are able to vote for more than one blog, and she'd love your vote too. Voting can be done once a day till March 30th, and you can vote for her here.

----Take this poll from Diary Of A Mystery Shopper and be entered for one of 2 $10 Amazon GCs

*BLOGGERS NEED*

This was a last minute call for bloggers.
South Beach Smoke is looking for anyone who would like to review their product.
No special stats were requested. Everyone who is interested is encouraged to email:
Dave Oliver -- doliver@southbeachsmoke.com
www.SouthBeachSmoke.com
Please let him know Angela referred you

Events... Can you help or attend?

---From Sheri of Miracle Mommas
I am looking for other bloggers that would like to participate in this event. The event will start on April 14th and End on April 24th ( My birthday!) Every blogger must have some sort of giveaway going on during this event. You can chose your own sponsor and have as many prizes as you wish. All giveaways must be up on the 14th and close on the 24th. Here is the link to sign up http://www.miraclemomas.com/2011/03/april-smiles-blog-party-0414-0424.html

---Do you have extra Easter stuff? Want to donate it? Link on over to Dreamcatchers For Abused Children to see the Easter Event they are running. They would like to present some Easter Baskets to children in need. They need some help on a few extra donations.

--- Mom Select is looking for all Dad Bloggers!

Whew.... So... How did i do on this newsletter??
Well mark your calenders for April 6th 2011 at 9pm Eastern.
Come on over and have a Totsy Twitter Party with me as the host!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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CLOSED-Win Prizes at the Mom Select Twitter Party


Ragú® "Mom's the Word" on Dinner Twitter Party
Join us for a chance to win great prizes!
(join Mom Select)

Dear Mom Select Members:,

Picky eaters. Table manners. Getting my kids to eat their veggies. These are just three of the plethora of dinnertime challenges moms face every day. Add to that trying to figure out what to make for dinner and "challenge" is putting it lightly. Well, we are happy to tell you that one of our favorite brands, Ragú®, is joining moms on their mission to Feed Their Kids Well, with their recently-launched "Mom's the Word on Dinner" online community.

Join us for a laughter-filled twitter party as we share what's really happening around our dinner tables!

Ragú® "Mom's the Word" on Dinner Twitter Party

Date: Wednesday, March 30th

Time: 8 p.m.- 9 p.m. EST

Location: #MomstheWord

Host: @MomTalkRadio (Maria Bailey, Founder of MomSelect)

Our favorite part of twitter parties is sharing secrets and swapping stories, and you won't want to miss this hour of dinner time confessions! From picky eaters to mealtime ruts, we're chatting about it all- and providing some great tips along the way.

And since Ragú® loves to make Moms' lives easier, they are also providing prizes that do just that. We'll be giving away valuable gift cards, Meal Ready Baskets and even an ultimate cookware set!

The party might not be for another week but the fun is well on its way! Make sure you visit Facebook.com/ragusauce to get in on the awesome action at this community. With more than 35,000 conversations going on between Moms just like you, you're bound to have something to say- and to learn!

Another thing you can do before the party! Enter to win a $50 American Express gift card to stock up on groceries and kitchen essentials.

Enter to win by:

  • Clicking HERE to RSVP
  • Tweeting out the details of the party between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the day of the party

Be sure to follow @RaguSauce, @ResourcefulMom and @MomSelectAmy throughout the evening for updates, prize information and contest details.

Feel free to contact Amy@bsmmedia.com with any questions.

Warm Regards,

Your Friends at Ragú® and MomSelect

Can you build a "Green" House with Straw Bales? Photos





We have decided to build our new home using straw bale construction.
It's a way to use farmers waste products to build a very large,
well insulated home with combined electric and heating bills of
around $20 per month. (see the video)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Screen Goddess Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79 - Photos







Elizabeth Taylor, the actress who dazzled generations of moviegoers with her stunning beauty and whose name was synonymous with Hollywood glamour, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 79.

A spokeswoman at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said Ms. Taylor died at 1:28 a.m. Pacific time. The cause was congestive heart failure, her publicist, Sally Morrison, told The Associated Press. Ms. Taylor, who had had a series of medical setbacks over the years, was treated for heart problems at Cedars-Sinai last month.

In a world of flickering images, Elizabeth Taylor was a constant star. First appearing on screen at age 9, she grew up there, never passing through an awkward age. It was one quick leap from “National Velvet” to “A Place in the Sun” and from there to “Cleopatra,” as she was indelibly transformed from a vulnerable child actress into a voluptuous film queen.

Cane Corso's Babysitting Their Kids






This rare ancient dog breed is becoming popular with families
for some very obvious reasons. Each Cane Corso needs
a family to bond with. They guard, love and protect their kids
24/7. Though these dogs can learn many chores, working and hunting,
their value as a companion for your babies is priceless.
They will babysit, and even help fussy sleepers get to sleep
by cuddling with them all night.
They use their front legs as arms and gently hug and pat you.
I love my beautiful Italian Mastiff, Nakita.


New Lifetime Original Movies - Watch Full Movies Online FREE

Watch Lifetime Original Movies and LMN Originals online now for free. Come back each week for your favorite full movies like The Pregnancy Pact, Prayers for Bobby, Coco Chanel and Lifetime Classics from Nora Roberts!

  • Available until 04/21/2011
    Watch the full movie "Intimate Stranger," starring Kari Matchett and Peter Outerbridge. Inspired by a true story, it's a chilling tale of obsession and one woman's refusal to succumb to the aggressions of a disturbed man who wouldn't take no for an answer.
  • Available until 04/16/2011
    Watch the full movie "False Pretenses." Diane is obsessed with getting even with the con man who ruined her life. This criminal swindled her out of all her cash, and as a result, Diane's husband committed suicide. Now she is dead-set on revenge.
  • Available until 03/30/2011
    Watch the full movie "He Loves Me." Laura believes she leads an idyllic life. When she begins to suspect her husband is cheating on her, she is devastated by his infidelity, despite having a torrid affair of her own.
  • Lies My Mother Told Me
    Available until 04/11/2011
    Watch the full movie "Lies My Mother Told Me." A sexy con woman takes her daughter along as she runs from the law, scamming everyone she meets.
  • Available until 04/06/2011
    Watch the full movie "Fatal Desire." A divorced ex-cop meets a sexy, young, married woman in an online chat room and they begin a torrid affair. After he commits murder for her, he is shocked to learn that she is not at all who she seems to be.
  • Available until 04/01/2011
    Heather Locklear plays a woman who can't seem to escape crazy murderers. Based on the book by Nora Roberts.
  • Available until 03/26/2011
    Watch the full movie "Flirting with Danger." Rafe is investigating the death of his best friend when he encounters the mysterious Laura. She seduces him, and he finds himself in love and in trouble.
  • Available until 02/28/2012
    Watch the full documentary "Beyond the Headlines: Amanda Knox." The documentary includes interviews with Amanda’s mother, father, friends, investigators, prosecutors and legal scholars who take viewers inside the Italian justice system.
Full Episodes:

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What Does North Dakota Really Look like? - Photos

People always ask why I moved to North Dakota. That's because they think it looks
like this:

This is not North Dakota!

I moved here for the pristine beauty, the clean
unspoiled natural forests, the abundant wildlife
and the water.

What does North Dakota really look like?