Motivate Me Monday - The Unmotivate Version

Life has gotten busy and Monday just snuck up on me this week:) So I am skipping out on MMM.

Feel free to link up if you have a post though:)

Saturday Links

Have fun with your product photography. Julie at Fine Tooth Comb has some ideas how.

Are you striving to be a kingdom parent?  Then read this awesome post over at Of Such Is The Kingdom.  Oh and read this one to!

 Waiting on God can be a struggle... and waiting patiently can seem impossible.  Come eavesdrop on Teri Lynne's conversation with God over at Pleasing to You

I love this subway sign idea from Craftoholics Anonymous.  I can totally see having these in my farm house. 

I need a sink!

I have been on the hunt for a vessel sink for my new bathroom vanity (well if you can call it a vanity since it's an antique dresser right now). I think I have found the perfect one at CSN stores... stay tuned for a review soon.

Jesus Anniversary

I read a book a while ago about creating special memories in your family. One of the suggestions was to celebrate the of your child asking Jesus into their hearts. I fell head over heals in love with this idea. So we did it!

We had a celebration for Hudson's Jesus anniversary.  It was fairly low key but really special.
Our good friends were invited over.
We made spaghetti and Hudson served each person at the table. Craig prayed a special prayer for Hudson and we had cake.

There were some really neat presents as well.  Our guest brought Hudson a hand painted Super Jesus shirt  (which he is opening in the above picture) and I made him a Jesus super hero cape.

Celebrating extra special occasions is for sure a Finer Thing! 
Also linking up with The rusted Chain's  Finger Prints Of God.

Show Off Your Stuff- Super Jesus Cape

I made my son this Super Jesus cape last Friday during nap time.

I just love how it turned out.  I used a pattern from puking pastilles etsy shop.  She is currently having a summer sale so be sure to stop by!

I also painted (using a stencil made with my QuicKutz Silhouette). For God so loved the world... on the inside of the cape.

Stop back tomorrow and read all about Hudson's Jesus anniversary celebration.

Wordless Wednesday - Our New Babies!

For more WW head on over to 5M4M.

Zibbet Tuesday- Pottery

I must admit I was running out of things $5 and under to showcase on my Tuesday blog series. So I am changing it up a bit to have a themed showcase of  Zibbet  items every week or an interview with a Zibbet seller!

Pottery is the theme this week so on with the show!

 

Rising Sky Pottery 

BATTER BOWL - PACIFICA BLUE GLAZE

 

  Twisted River Clay Works 

16oz Mug Handmade Stoneware - Glazed in Sage Green

Wildfire Pottery

Raku Pottery Clay Starfish

Motivate Me Monday-Created for Him

Does an ax take over from the one who swings it?
Does a saw act more important than the sawyer?
As if a shovel did its shoveling by using a ditch digger!
As if a hammer used the carpenter to pound nails!
Isaiah 10:15 (The Message)

I just love how in The Message God is described as "God of the Angel Armies". He is huge and mighty. We can not even comprehend His holiness. We can not over exaggerate His greatness.

Yet I often forget that I was created for Him and not the other way around. God made me to serve and love Him. I did not make a God for my service and pleasure.

All things were created by him. He created everything in heaven and on earth. He created everything that can be seen and everything that can't be seen. He created kings, powers, rulers and authorities. Everything was created by him and for him. Colossians 1:16

God is not my genie in a bottle, nor is He part of a 12 step plan to get rich (or have a clean house or get my kids to obey).  He is God!

And so my desire is to choose relationship with God over requests of God.  To abide with Him and dwell in His presence.  To be silent and soak in what I can of His love.  To obey and love others.

Link up your motivational and inspirational posts below.

Saturday Links

Welcome to a lovely Saturday morning of browsing my favorite blog posts of the week.

I just love this wonderful illustration of forgiveness over at Layton Family Joy.

Since I am in the midst of frugally gutting and redoing a house, I really like this idea of painted floors from A Mommy's Blessings.

Since sandal weather has arrived why don't you give yourself a frugal pedicure like the one over at Moms In Need of Mercy.

Heather at View From the Shoe is hilarious.   I highly recommend her post titled Cheaters.

Wanna Play With Me?

I used to introduce myself to random people at the bank when I was little. I would just go up to them and say "Hi! My name is Sarah what's your name?"

Then I would ask "Wanna play with me?"

So from the safety of my computer screen I am asking the same questions... only it's more "Wanna be my bloggy friend?"

Join the Follow Me Friday Linky and make some new friends with me :)

Wordless Wednesday- Big Girl Bed

For more WW head on over to 5M4M!

$5 and Under- Coffee

Oh how I love coffee. The smell, the taste, the atmosphere of a coffee house and the deep conversations shared over a cuppa joe.
Check out these great coffee inspired items on Zibbet for $5 or less.

Gigglebot

Coffee - Is the planet shaking or is it just me? Button

 

Coco Island Soap Shop 

Goat Milk Frappuccino w Cocoa Butter Handmade Soap

 

Texas Eagle Gallery 

Caffeine Freak Origami Magnet

Saspra Online

Vintage Depression GlassTea Cup Capri Swirl Blue

Motivate Me Monday- He Takes Care of It.

"I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it." Romans 12:19 (Message)

My oldest child often forgets that he is a child in our family and not a third parent.  He is often after his sister for some crime committed whether it is truly against the law or not.

A common question at my house is "Hudson who is the Mommy?"

My son does not need to take on the burden of parenting his sister.  I am there.  I will take care of it.

In the above scripture this is what God is telling us.  You don't need to have the burden of judging others.  I am here.  I will take care of it.

So today I am inspired to take up the call to love one another.  Yes we should live with discernment and yes we should have wisdom as our guide, but we do not need to be weighed down with others decisions.  Love.


Link up your motivational and inspirational post below.
Also linking this up with Rachel Olsen's blog Carnival about stability.

Marketing Monday!

Just in case you haven't visited Made on Fifth Street in a while I thought I would let you know that there is a 10% off sale going on.

Be sure to hop on over to the Trendy Treehouse for Market Monday where you can market yourself for free!

Also check out this week's sponsor The Frosted Button.

Saturday Links

What a lovely lazy morning to browse some of my favorite Blog links of the week.

Do you have a home school space or are you a kitchen table family like us? Find some great inspiration over at Mozi Esmé

Can You Name the 12 Dirtiest Foods? find out over at Learning the Frugal Life.

I just love this blog series where you comment 3 things about your self or your business.  Check out Additions Style and share.

I long to go on a trip like this one on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home.

Read this inspirational story of why Cheryl's husband is her hero over at Moms In Need Of Mercy.


Of course if you haven't already then go enter my giveaway for Antebellum Naturals Spa Products.

Antebellum Naturals Giveaway! CONTEST CLOSED!

Let me introduce you to my friend Janice.

Doesn't She have gorgeous skin?

Janice is the owner of a brand new shop called Antebellum Naturals which sells spa quality skin care products.

 All Herbal Toner

Fine Polish Facial Beads

Oxygen Revitalizing Toner

A Note From Janice:

I worked in the skin care industry for a few years when I sold these EXACT products to spas throughout the southeast! After seeing the type of markup that the average consumer pays, I decided that I wanted to offer these same, high quality natural skin care products directly to the customer -- without the outrageous markup!

All of the products that are available on our website are formulated with the highest quality botanical and mineral ingredients. 

Giveaway:

Antebellum Naturals has generously offered to giveaway one (1) full sized product from their shop.

Bonus: If  Antebellum Naturals gets 75 new followers before the end of this giveaway they will give away a second product.  So there is a chance for two (2) winners.

Here's How to Enter:

• Mandatory (if you do not do this then none of your other entries count):  Head on over to Antebellum Naturals and tell me what product you would choose if you win.
• Follow Antebellum Naturals blog publicly
• Follow The Fifth Street Palace publicly
• Grab Antebellum Naturals button and post it on your blog.  Leave a link
• Follow Antebellum Naturals on Twitter.  Leave a link.

Contest closes Wednesday May 19th 2010 at 9pm PAC. Contest is open to US and Canadian addresses. Winner(s) will be notified via email. If the winner(s) does not reply with in 48 hours or can not be contacted a new winner will be chosen.

Really Fun Giveaway Coming Up!

Just wanted to give you a heads up that tomorrow I will interrupt Favorite Finds Friday in favor of a spa product giveaway from

So stop in tomorrow for your chance to win!

Pop Bottle Watering System

This idea came to me via my mother who received it from a coworker I believe.

Materials:

• 2 liter pop bottle
• a pin
• a large planting pot
• soil
• plants
• an eager 20 month old who loves dirt (optional)

 Step 1:

Poke holes around the bottom of the bottle. I fount that 1 hole per plastic bump works best.

Step 2:

Fill the pot 1/2 to 2/3 full of soil and place the bottle in the center.

Step 3:

Fill the pot with soil around the bottle so just the spout sticks up. 

Step 4:

Pull your toddler out of the dirt for the 100th time. (This step may be skipped if you don't have a toddler).

Step 5:

Plant your plants.

Step 6:

Fill your pop bottle watering system (with water).  In my climate I only have to fill it every other day. 


*Note: a garden hose would be my reccomended filling method, but fr this picture the watering can was handy.  Also if you can save the bottle cap and replace it after filling.  This helps the water drip more slowly.

Linking this up to Works For Me Wednesday @ We are that Family