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Dear Courageous Girl, Don’t ever think for a minute that you are weak when it feels like life is a battle. Many times, life does throw us into a battle. These are times that teach us, strengthen us, test us and show us what we are made of. Life doesn’t give us battles to turn us into vengeful fighters, rather to show us the strength that we have that we don’t even know we have until we have to use it. Life is not out to get us, but rather there to teach us. Life is not working against us, but absolutely for us. Sometimes life hands out some really tough love, but if we take it as love. and return with love, openness and faith in the journey, miracles will happen. It is ok to feel weary sometimes. It is ok to cry and even to shout at the sky. It is ok to throw fits when we are at our wit’s end. The important thing is that we keep those fits short, make them count, and then move on - move forward, keep moving, keep learning, keep hoping, keep believing, keep smiling. Things have always worked out. Things will continue to always work out. Be brave, dear girl. You are so very loved. xoxo

Dear Loving Girl, We often forget something very simple...but very very very important; that we simply can not have faith and fear at the same time. We forget that we can not feel hate and love at the same time. We can not give resentment and support at the same time. We can not be in light and dark at the same time. It takes lots of practice to choose the good things, the lovely things, the peaceful things, the right things....but we must always remember that this also means refusing the dark things, the dismal things, the faithless things...it means refusing to give in to the fear, the judgement, the anger, the hate, the jealousy and the old ways of thinking. The beauty of it all is that we DO have a choice...and by practicing daily, we really can get there! Remember faith comes with practice, refusing hate and judgement come with practice. Unconditional love comes with practice. These are things that are worth the practice. Because YOU are worth the authentic joy and peace that comes from these choices, and those who love you are worth experiencing that authentic & joyful you. You are so very very very loved. xoxo

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this is sooooo true!

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sharpie + rock = pretty. I see my stress-therapy.

Oil and food coloring on top of water ~ cool.

diy scarf organizer @Stephanie Hogue, you need this

The many benefits and uses of Hydrogen Peroxide 1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle). 2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to keep them free of germs. 3. Clean your counters with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters. 4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria. 5. One man reports, “I had a fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. All gone.” 6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. A nurse reports that she has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide. 8. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will. 9. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue. 10. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly. 11. If you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change. 12. Put half of a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections. 13. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there are protein stains on clothing, pour it directly on the spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. 14. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this. 15. Use 3% Hydrogen peroxide for removing blood stains – especially if they are fairly fresh. Pour directly on the soiled spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. It is a great bleaching agent for stubborn stains on white clothes. Combine ½ c. hydrogen peroxide and 1 t. ammonia for a great stain removal combination. 16. Use hydrogen peroxide to bleach delicate items such as wool or wool blends. Soak them overnight in a solution of one part 3% hydrogen peroxide to eight parts cold water. Launder according to care instructions.

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Good idea for plain wood that needs something.

from Flickr

cabinet door with tin tile wallpaper

Painted paper towel holder turned bracelet holder! could with watches too!

Wooden letters glued to canvas and then painted over in white

Black rubber doormat and a can of white spray paint!

DIY Home Cleaners - must try these!

Sock Monkey Pants!!! @Sarah Bell

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I love the "create" in this!

No measuring! No sewing! Just fold and tie.

A Tale of One Kitteh & Two Boxes (This cat is hillarious... you can find him on youtube and he'll have you cracking up)

#pinterest is taking over my life....

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Cant's into Cans

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12 most misunderstood words in English (too bad "random" isn't on the list) eeeeeenteresting....

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"you know, this really does put me in a better mood."

Takes the dead skin right off. All you need is shaving cream and Listerine

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Rachel Ray's five basic pasta sauces. Includes recipes and video.

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Gotta try this....The next time you have green onions, don't throw away the white ends. Simply submerge them in a glass of water and place them in a sunny window. Your onions will begin to grow almost immediately and can be harvested almost indefinitely.

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