tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68125546087368605312024-03-15T20:09:15.461-05:00Tyler HandmadeTylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-83611883744772178422012-06-24T22:51:00.001-05:002012-06-25T00:06:57.151-05:00DIY Strawberry and Blueberry Leaf Teas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While many gardeners have been enjoying fresh, organic strawberries and blueberries from their own back yards this summer, most fail to realize that there is value not only in the fruit of the plant, but it the <b>leaves</b> as well. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Alvita-Bags-Blueberry-Leaf-bags/dp/B001GCTU52/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1340591296&sr=1-1&keywords=blueberry+leaf+tea">Blueberry leaf</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Strawberry-Leaf-2oz/dp/B004YSD54W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1340591608&sr=8-2&keywords=strawberry+leaf+tea">strawberry leaf </a>teas are sold in vitamin and health food stores nationwide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Benefits of the Blueberry Leaf:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">High in antioxidants</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hypoglycemic (blood sugar regulator)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Prevents urinary tract infection</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Benefits of Strawberry Leaf:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Improves digestion (<span style="line-height: 13px; text-align: left;">may help alleviate an upset stomach, and reduce symptoms of nausea, bloating, stomach cramps and diarrhea)</span><span style="border: 0px; font: inherit; line-height: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">May help with arthritis pain</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Contains Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But why buy months-old tea bags when you can have fresh, organic loose leaf tea for free! I'll show you how I harvested my leaves and dried them for later use. Be sure that you only do this if your plants are pesticide free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are our strawberry and blueberry plants. A little close, I know, but we didn't know any better!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I started off with the strawberry leaves. In order to get the best flavor, you want to pick the smallest leaves you can find. Make sure that the leaves you pick have no yellowing, wilting, bugs, or bug bites. Only pick the leaves that are perfectly perfect! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The leaves come in bunches of 3. Just pluck the stem, being careful not to pull up the roots. If one of the 3 leaves has a bite out of it, just pluck the whole thing and throw away the bad leaf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Keep picking until you have a nice big bowl of leaves (and maybe a few bonus berries :P). Keep in mind that the leaves will shrink during the drying process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The same rules apply when picking the blueberry leaves. The smaller, the better. No bugs and no yellow leaves. These leaves will take much longer to pick because they are much smaller. While most strawberry leaves are no smaller than a quarter and come in bunches of three, the blueberry leaves are picked one at a time, and you'll find leaves as small as your fingernail. These are the leaves you want to pick because they'll have the best flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Start off by picking the teeny tiniest leaves you can until you're absolutely sick of picking all these tiny leaves and you're wondering why you're wasting your time. Then, move onto leaves that are a little bit bigger to fill your bowl. Trust me, once you start picking the bigger leaves, you will <b>not</b> go back to picking smaller ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After 234534503 millennia of picking leaves (or approximately 35 minutes) I ended up with this modest bowl of leaves.</span></div>
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<br /></div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-70800454551377759942011-03-22T16:46:00.000-05:002011-03-22T16:46:03.593-05:00Worlds Largest Sand Castles (?)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spring is here. Which means spring break. Which means beaches. Which means sand castles!! When I was a kid I loved making castles in the sandbox and occasionally on the beach. The problem is....they never looked like actual castle. On the other hand, some people, given the chance, can put together on heck of a castle made of sand. Here's what I've found online.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click to see 12 more beautiful purple items on Etsy, hand-picked by me in my treasury, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d866eaffc626d91f1491753/the-power-of-purple">The Power of Purple</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">(TWEET it if you LIKE it! :)</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-70611199723323971562011-03-19T19:35:00.003-05:002011-03-19T19:38:05.462-05:00Bible Study #1: Is There Anything Left You Can Trust? (Part 2 of 3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bibleuniversity.com/images/CourseID2/afsg1-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.bibleuniversity.com/images/CourseID2/afsg1-cover.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b><i>Answer:</i></b> Yes, Bible historical statements are accurate. What God says in His book is true. Sometimes, temporarily, evidence may not be found to substantiate certain historical facts from the Bible, but in time the evidence surfaces. Note the following:<br />
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<b>A.</b> For years skeptics said the Bible was unreliable because it mentions the Hittite nation (Deuteronomy 7:1) and cities like Nineveh (Jonah 1:1, 2) and Sodom (Genesis 19:1), which they denied ever existed. But now modern archaeology has confirmed that all three did, indeed, exist.<br />
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<b>B.</b> Critics also said that Bible-mentioned kings Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1) and Sargon (Isaiah 20:1) never existed. Once again, it has now been confirmed they did exist.<br />
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<b>C.</b> Skeptics also said the Bible record of Moses was not reliable because it mentions writing (Exodus 24:4) and wheeled vehicles (Exodus 14:25), neither of which they said existed at the time. They, of course, know better today.<br />
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<b>D.</b> At one time the 39 kings of ancient Israel and Judah who reigned during the divided kingdom were authenticated only from the Bible record, so critics charged fabrication. But then archaeologists found cuneiform records that mentioned many of these kings and, once again, the Bible record was proved accurate. Critics have repeatedly been proved wrong as new discoveries confirm biblical people, places, and events. It will always be so.<br />
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<b>A. The 66 books of the Bible were written:</b><br />
1. On three continents.<br />
2. In three languages.<br />
3. By about 40 different people (kings, shepherds, scientists, attorneys, an army general, fishermen, priests, and a physician).<br />
4. Over a period of about 1,500 years.<br />
5. On the most controversial subjects.<br />
6. By people who, in most cases, had never met.<br />
7. By authors whose education and background varied greatly.<br />
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1. The 66 books maintain harmony with each other.<br />
2. Often new concepts on a subject are expressed, but these concepts do not undermine what other Bible writers say on the same subject.<br />
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<b>C. Talk about astounding!</b><br />
Ask people who have viewed an identical event to each give a report of what happened. They will differ widely and will virtually always contradict each other in some way. Yet the Bible, penned by 40 writers over a 1,500-year period, reads as if written by one great mind. And, indeed, it was: "Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:21. The Holy Ghost "moved" them all. He is the real Bible Author. The four Gospels do sometimes differ in the way they report the same event, but they complement each other.<br />
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</div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><b><i>Answer:</i></b> The changed lives of those who follow Jesus and obey Scripture constitute the most heartwarming proof of Bible inspiration. The drunkard becomes sober; the immoral, pure; the addicted, free; the profane, reverent; the fearful, courageous; and the rude, kind.</div><div style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;">An American skeptic was visiting an island whose natives were originally cannibals. When he spotted an old man reading the Bible, he ridiculed him for reading a book "full of myths which had already been exposed." The native smiled at him and said, "My friend, be grateful we do believe this book. Otherwise, we would be serving you for dinner." The Bible really does change people, and this amazing fact confirms its inspiration.</span></td></tr>
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<b><i>Answer:</i></b> The Old Testament predictions of the Messiah to come were so specific and so clearly fulfilled by Jesus of Nazareth that both Jesus and Apollos used these prophecies to prove to the Jews that Jesus was, indeed, the Messiah. There are more than 125 of these prophecies. Let's review just 12 of them:<br />
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<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">2. Born of a virgin</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Isaiah 7:14</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Matthew 1:18-23</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">3. Of David's lineage</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Jeremiah 23:5</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Revelation 22:16</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">4. Attempted murder by Herod</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Jeremiah 31:15</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Matthew 2:16-18</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">5. Betrayal by a friend</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Psalms 41:9</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">John 13:18, 19, 26</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">6. Sold for 30 silver coins</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Zechariah 11:12</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Matthew 26:14-16</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">7. Crucified</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Zechariah 12:10</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">John 19:16-18, 37</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">8. Lots cast for His clothes</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Psalms 22:18</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Matthew 27:35</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">9. No bones broken</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Psalms 34:20; Exodus 12:46</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">John 19:31-36</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">10. Buried in rich man's tomb</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Isaiah 53:9</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Matthew 27:57-60</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#f1f1f1"><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">11. Year, day, hour of His death</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Daniel 9:26, 27; Exodus 12:6</td><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;">Matthew 27:45-50</td></tr>
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Dr. Peter Stoner, former chairman of the departments of mathematics, astronomy, and engineering at Pasadena College (California), worked with 600 students for several years applying the "principle of probability" to the prophecies of the Messiah's coming. They chose just eight from the many available and finally decided the chances of all eight being fulfilled in one man in a lifetime is one in 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. What would the odds be on the more than 125 prophecies of the Messiah? It couldn't just happen!<br />
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</tbody></table>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-66645654530218493472011-03-18T11:25:00.001-05:002011-03-18T11:25:45.225-05:00WHY ME?! Embarassing Teen Stories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://isitfunny.com/content/pictures/funny-pictures102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" r6="true" src="http://isitfunny.com/content/pictures/funny-pictures102.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"></div>“I was 13 and I had just bought my first real high heels! They were pretty high, but I wore them everywhere. One day.. as I descended down a steep hill, I fell and ROLLED down the hill. The rest of the day, everyone who was with me kept asking if I needed help walking in my heels. Ugh.”<br />
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"I was working at an after-school event for a committee with the guy that I have a crush on. We were in the teacher’s lounge filling envelopes when suddenly I got a paper cut on my finger. It was no big deal, so I went over to the sink to wash it out. We were joking around, and he came over to me and gave me a surprise hug while I was smiling. So I hugged him back, and when I pulled away, my braces were caught onto his shirt. I was completely embarrassed and he ran away telling the whole committee what just happened." <br />
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"I was in a rush to get out of class because the bell to go to the next period rang, so I ran up to my teacher’s desk to get a paper signed. When she signed it, I whipped around to leave and knocked over her picture frame AND made her drink fall all over her! To make matters worse, my crush was standing behind me waiting to get his paper signed!" <br />
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“In French class, we were told to study with partners for a test. I got paired up with my crush, and we ended up flirting. Finally, I got up the nerve to ask if he’d be interested in going out with someone like me. He paused and I got so nervous waiting that I let out a gigantic fart! Everyone stared at me and laughed!” <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I love doing random acts of kindness, especially the kind that make people feel better about themselves! <a href="http://operationbeautiful.com/">Operation Beautiful</a>'s mission is "to end negative self-talk or 'Fat Talk.'" and to "[help] readers realize how truly toxic negative self-talk is — it hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">To participate in Operation Beautiful, all you have to do is write a positive note such as "You Are Beautiful!" or "You're wonderful, don't change a thing!" Leave these notes anywhere you think women will see them. Public restrooms, gyms, grocery stores, and even fashion magazines are great places to start. If you email a picture of your note to <a href="mailto:operationbeautiful@gmail.com">operationbeautiful@gmail.com</a> they'll put it up on their website!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a wonderful Wednesday, and remember: You're Beautiful! :)<br />
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</div><div align="left">Cost: About $2</div><div align="left">What you need: plates,small vases, and a glue gun.</div><div align="left">Tutorial:<a href="http://poppymilkface.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/craft-tutorial-diy-cupcake-stands/"> Last Train to Pooksville</a></div><div align="left"><br />
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</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-19323901718018839772011-03-11T18:00:00.003-06:002011-03-19T19:36:39.437-05:00Bible Study #1: Is There Anything Left You Can Trust? (Part 1 of 3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bibleuniversity.com/images/CourseID2/afsg1-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.bibleuniversity.com/images/CourseID2/afsg1-cover.jpg" width="285" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I<b>n these morally challenged times when it seems that there is nothing and no one at all that you can trust, you can trust the Bible! Why? Well lets take a look at the evidence.</b></span><br />
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<b>1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What does the Bible claim about itself?</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Bible says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God." 2 Timothy 3:16. "Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:21. "The scripture cannot be broken." John 10:35.<br />
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<b><i>Answer:</i></b> It claims to be inspired. It was written by men who were guided by the Holy Ghost. It cannot be broken or proved untrue.</span></span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jesus said, "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone." "It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." "It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." Matthew 4:4, 7, 10. "Thy word is truth." John 17:17.<br />
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<b><i>Answer:</i></b> Jesus quoted Scripture when meeting the temptations of Satan. He also stated that the Bible is truth (John 17:17). Jesus often quoted Scripture as authority for the truth He was teaching.</span></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Bible says, "I am the Lord . . . new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them." Isaiah 42:8, 9. "I am God . . . Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done." Isaiah 46:9, 10.<br />
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<b><i>Answer:</i></b> Bible predictions of things to happen in the future confirm the inspiration of Scripture as they come to pass. Notice the following examples of fulfilled Bible prophecies:<br />
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<b>A.</b> Four world empires to arise: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome (Daniel chapters 2, 7, 8).<br />
<b>B.</b> Cyrus to be the warrior to capture Babylon (Isaiah 45:1-3).<br />
<b>C.</b> After Babylon's destruction, it would never be inhabited again (Isaiah 13:19, 20; Jeremiah 51:37).<br />
<b>D.</b> Egypt would never again have a commanding position among the nations (Ezekiel 29:14, 15; 30:12, 13).<br />
<b>E.</b> Earth-shaking calamities and fear toward the end of time (Luke 21:25, 26).<br />
<b>F.</b> Moral degeneracy and decline of spirituality in the last days (2 Timothy 3:1-5)<br />
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<tr><td style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal;" valign="top"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Bible says, "Thy word is true from the beginning." Psalms 119:160. "The Spirit . . . will guide you into all truth." John 16:13.<br />
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<b><i>Answer:</i></b> Yes, the Bible is true. The Holy Spirit, who guided the Bible writers, always speaks the truth. Here are a few Bible statements that have been confirmed by science:<br />
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<b>A. "He . . . hangeth the earth upon nothing."</b> Job 26:7. This scientific fact is from Job, the Bible's oldest book.<br />
<b>B. "He . . . sitteth upon the circle of the earth."</b> Isaiah 40:22. The Bible said the earth is round centuries before man found out.<br />
<b>C. "To make the weight for the winds."</b> Job 28:25. Long before scientists knew, God said air has weight.<br />
<b>D. "By Him [Jesus] all things consist."</b> Colossians 1:17. The word "consist" here literally means "hold together" or "cohere." Many Bible translations put it "hold together." This is the answer to the nuclear physicists' worrisome question about the atom. The real mystery of the atom does not involve its benumbing mega-power, but rather, "Why doesn't the atom fly apart?" Scientific knowledge says it should, but it doesn't. Some scientists are wondering what puzzling power, completely unknown to them, is holding it together. The Bible says that mysterious power is the Creator, God Himself.<br />
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<b>A. Cover body waste with dirt</b> (Deuteronomy 23:12, 13).<br />
The Bible provision of Moses' day that body waste should be buried was 3,500 years ahead of its time and saved countless thousands of Jewish lives. Major problems still arise when sanitation is not properly handled.<br />
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<b>B. "Neither let us commit fornication."</b> 1 Corinthians 10:8.<br />
The word "fornication" denotes all kinds of immoral sexual conduct. There would be no AIDS epidemic if this up-to-date Bible counsel were obeyed, nor would abortion be the international scandal that it now is.<br />
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<b>C. Leave alcoholic beverages alone</b> (Proverbs 23:29-32).<br />
If this extremely effective Bible solution were implemented, just think what it would mean:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Refusing to abstain from alcohol has brought untold woe to many.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>1. Millions of alcoholics becoming sober, respectable citizens.<br />
2. Millions of families reunited.<br />
3. Millions of broken homes mended.<br />
4. Multiplied thousands of lives saved by sober driving.<br />
5. Thousands of government, business, and professional leaders making clear-minded decisions.<br />
6. Billions of dollars available for humanitarian use. </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions, leave them as a comment and I'll do my best to answer them. If I don't know the answer, I'll find someone who does. Have a great weekend! :)</span></td></tr>
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</div>In honor of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69639187/purple-bangle-wrislet-mini-purse">new purse listing</a>, these horror stories all involve purses. Enjoy! (but not too much :P)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Today, I was relaxing on the couch after a long day with my annoying aunt when I heard my sister come in from the garage. I loudly asked, "Do you think Aunt Stacy knows everybody doesn't like her?" It wasn't my sister. It was my aunt returning my purse I had left in her car. -katara, NJ</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a class="fmllink" href="http://www.fmylife.com/miscellaneous/5621142" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #444444; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Today, I was helping my friend pack her carry on for her vacation.</a><a class="fmllink" href="http://www.fmylife.com/miscellaneous/5621142" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #444444; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"> I drove her to the airport, and after her plane took off, I noticed I put my cell phone in her purse.</a><a class="fmllink" href="http://www.fmylife.com/miscellaneous/5621142" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #444444; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"> Her vacation is 2 months long.</a> -Anonymous, California</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Today, I fainted on the sidewalk. When I woke up, I was still lying on the sidewalk, people were stepping over me and my purse was gone. -blackedout, Singapoe</span>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-10062693734399496992011-03-09T19:04:00.002-06:002011-03-09T19:10:47.710-06:00A Red Pump, Red Tie Affair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ECDb53yHOwiwoyQRU_0GQCxg5gJ21Jgkw0J7chsvEdPGUuSPE-SrVXx_2_u_PNMXdSS-WOunoa5HoNyPoe8EJOPUffpEePQwaiAJKJBvUp3K57QmIzH1-h3bRcX7ALoYfGYIENKRNL1v/s1600/SDC12482+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ECDb53yHOwiwoyQRU_0GQCxg5gJ21Jgkw0J7chsvEdPGUuSPE-SrVXx_2_u_PNMXdSS-WOunoa5HoNyPoe8EJOPUffpEePQwaiAJKJBvUp3K57QmIzH1-h3bRcX7ALoYfGYIENKRNL1v/s400/SDC12482+%25282%2529.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Today's blog post is brought to you by <a href="http://www.theredpumpproject.org/rock-the-red-pump/">The Read Pump Project </a>:)<br />
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Its been a long time since I've added something to the shop, so I'm super excited! You can find the link to the listing here, and since you're following me, you get to see ALL of the photos--not just the 5 photo limit on Etsy.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">This purse was designed to keep your valuables close to you while doubling as a stylish accessory. This little purse dangles from your wrist, keeping it safe from straying hands at all times.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Its just big enough for you have the bare necessities on hand for a party, wedding, or other social event.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Ease your mind during the hours before a flight by keeping your passport, boarding pass, and cellphone safely tucked away in a tiny bag on your wrist.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14961818@N08/5510638156/" title="purple tyler handmade purse 3 by madametj, on Flickr"><img alt="purple tyler handmade purse 3" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5510638156_1f2ccdffb6.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14961818@N08/5507539710/" title="purple wrislet purse clutch at tylerhandmade blog 6 by madametj, on Flickr"><img alt="purple wrislet purse clutch at tylerhandmade blog 6" height="325" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5507539710_57c0b6d347.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14961818@N08/5507541864/" title="purple wrislet purse clutch at tylerhandmade blog5 by madametj, on Flickr"><img alt="purple wrislet purse clutch at tylerhandmade blog5" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5507541864_0a21a86b3c.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and about the name. "Purple Bangle Mini Purse"--I'm not really sure about it. Any suggestions? It has to be descriptive, and with words that people would search for, so an obscure name won't do. What would you name this purse?</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-13407570379255370502011-03-07T19:03:00.002-06:002011-03-07T19:31:13.006-06:00Cool Graphic Tees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A girl can never have too many graphic tees....at least that's what I tell myself when I'm at the mall. Here are some really cool tees I found while clicking away online. Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.202387738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.202387738.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64442725/oh-whale-cry-me-an-ocean-original-design">Oh Whale</a> by TrueSanctuary</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.146520055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.146520055.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47964941/pink-silkscreen-printed-graphic-tee?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=graphic+tee&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_page=12&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Geometric Cityscape</a> by kimmchi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.196242284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.196242284.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62822655/carbon-cycle-tshirt-graphic-science-tee?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=graphic+tee&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_page=16&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Carbon Cycle</a> by nonfictiontees</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/30007285/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/30007285/300.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jcluforever.bigcartel.com/product/team-jesus-black">Team Jesus</a> by JCLU</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-77840274076114210542011-03-04T13:12:00.003-06:002011-03-06T01:02:44.675-06:00Third Outfit: Stripy CardiI think I may me getting a little better at this outfit post thing. Watch me strike a fashion blog pose:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14961818@N08/5501064253/" title="striped wet seal cardigan at tyler handmade fashion craft blog by madametj, on Flickr"><img alt="striped wet seal cardigan at tyler handmade fashion craft blog" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5501064253_74b9235452.jpg" width="329" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cardigan, Graphic Tee, and Jeans: Wet Seal</div><div style="text-align: center;">Flats and stocking-socks: Walmart</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-36409196028359354732011-03-03T20:38:00.001-06:002011-03-03T20:40:15.087-06:00Deutschland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.skunkworks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/german-flag11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://blog.skunkworks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/german-flag11.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1.There are over 82 million persons living in Germany. And that, for a land about the size of Montana, U.S.A.(Germany is 357,021 km2, slightly less than Montana). Making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world.<br />
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2. Even though there are that many people living in Germany, the Germans have succeeded in keeping almost 1/3 (31%) of the country covered with forests and woodlands. And, as you rarely see buildings on top of the mountains, you have the feeling of being surrounded by green vegetation and of wilderness close by. Which makes Germany one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. <a href="http://www.journey-to-germany.com/german-fun-facts.html">(source)</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3.Over 150 castles exist in Germany, making it one of the most castle-populated countries in the world. Many are used as hotels, but most are still being habited by the rich.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4.Germany is the birthplace of the Garden gnome. They were first crafted and displayed sometime in the 1800's in Germany and soon spread across Europe and eventually around the world.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5.The Germany highways, commonly called Autobahns, contain no speed limit.</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div align="left">Everyone wants an excuse to eat popsicles. This cute DIY project is a great reason! I know, I'm just enabling you. Don't you love it? :P</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">All you need for this project are popsicle sticks and glue! Go to <a href="http://kasthuriscreations.blogspot.com/2010/12/ice-cream-stick-box.html">MaNiKa</a> to view the tutorial.</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mmmmm</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-77997951095472511702011-02-26T18:46:00.000-06:002011-02-26T18:46:27.799-06:00WHY ME?! Life Horror Stories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/e27f0589-b13c-418c-93e5-deb5c216560e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/e27f0589-b13c-418c-93e5-deb5c216560e.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one isn't actually something you can buy, but it MUST be the most effective! lol</span><br />
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</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-6805714073380699912011-02-23T20:30:00.001-06:002011-02-23T21:48:59.322-06:00Second Outfit: Knee-high chucks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had tennis class today. Most people wear sweats to tennis, and most people would wear these crazy high chucks with jeans...but I'm not most people.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cardigan: 1955 Vintage at Sears</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">T-shirt: Wet Seal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dress: No boundaries at Walmart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes: Airwalk at Payless</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-75966891766180958402011-02-22T20:11:00.002-06:002011-02-24T23:42:12.235-06:00Coming Soon To Tyler Handmade...Bags, bags, and more fabulous BAGS!<br />
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Pretty soon the focus of my Etsy shop with be purses ONLY. Right now, I'm working on some clutches for prom/formal season, and then I'll be making plenty regular sized handbags as well. My plan is to clearance out my shop and fill it with handbags. So if you love something, don't wait to buy it. Once its gone, it will be GONE. However, if you really really want me to make you something other than a handbag, send me a message and we'll talk about creating custom order for you.<br />
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So like I said, I'm getting rid of everything in my shop and there will be a sale soon, so stay tuned to this blog, my Twitter, and my Facebook page (find the links to those on the left<<<)<br />
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Here's an example of what my upcoming handbags will look like. I just sold this one today!! Complete with bamboo handles and a magnetic snap :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sorry you guys, I'm not a professional model OR photographer. Taking pictures of yourself is hard! Especially when you're trying to fit the whole outfit in. Anyways, what I've learned from this is that breaking fashion rules isn't always beneficial. I didn't really like how this one turned out after looking at the pictures. Plus the tube dress kept slipping down while I was playing tennis today (thank goodness for the t-shirt underneath!). Oh yeah, and I think this outfit makes my look kinda preggers. >_< Oh well, another day, another outfit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Red cardigan: Madison from Belk</div><div style="text-align: center;">White Tee: Gap</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: Wet Seal</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeans: Xhilaration from Target</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shoes: Puma from Sams</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812554608736860531.post-66894686358838691932011-02-20T18:37:00.000-06:002011-02-20T18:37:57.795-06:00Sunday Mall Run!I got a chance to go<b> shopping</b> with my shopaholic friend Marsha today :) I decided beforehand that I wasn't going to spend more than $50.....i ended up spending about $62. >_< Not TOO far off, but overbudget nonetheless. I make myself feel better by saying I really did need everything I bought though :P Anyway, here's what I got!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Black sandals from Wet Seal ($12.80).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Something from Victoria's Secret PINK. If Victoria can keep it a secret, I think I will too. I'd rather than post a picture of my unmentionables for the world to see. Undertandable, right? :P (Free with coupon)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. A gorgeous red pair of heels from Charlotte Russe ($35).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. A ruffly hot pink wallet from Body Central ($9.80).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time was different, because I usually don't buy things for retail price, but nothing I really really liked (and needed) was on sale today. And there were President's Day sales going on too! Oh well, better luck next time.</div>Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14816457585388455782noreply@blogger.com0