Dressember Day #7--It's Not About The Dress!

It's about dignity for all women and children.  One hundred percent of all of the proceeds raised by Dressember go to International Justice Mission.  I've read about their work...it's good, it's honorable, it's changing many lives for the better.  You can read about them here:

https://www.ijm.org/

On another note-why is my hair so big today??

The Power of a Dress

It's just the 6th day (dress) of December, and many thousands have been raised to rescue women and children-all by spreading awareness in a dress. Be a light!

https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/fundraise?fcid=576609

Dressember Day#3

Because not all women have a voice.

How Can wearing a dress every day in December change the world?

https://support.dressemberfoundation.org/fundraise?fcid=576609

This is why I'll be wearing a dress every day in December-  I'm thankful for all of the beautiful women in my life. I'm thankful that we've had opportunities that some can only dream of having. I'm thankful that through everyday advocacy I can help a woman in unbearable circumstances find freedom. Please support Dressember by donating here to help stop human trafficking, and please share!

House Blessing

One of my children recently bought a new house.  I was trying to think of a good "house blessing" for him and his family. In my search, I found two that I am going to use.  The first one is from 2 Samuel 7:29.

New Living Translation

And now, may it please you to bless the house of your servant, so that I may continue forever before you.  For you have spoken, and when you grant a blessing to your servant, O Sovereign LORD, it is an eternal blessing!

The second is a traditional house blessing, but I think the only time I've seen it is on one of my favorite movies, It's a Wonderful Life.  It will be accompanied by the items mentioned.

Bread - May this house never know hunger.

Salt - That life may always have flavor.

Wine - That joy and prosperity may reign here forever.

I hope you're blessed today!

Bacon-Stuffed Pancakes

I will admit it, I am a Pinterest addict.

I actually do some of the things I find there, and keep thinking I'll do a lot more when I retire someday.  Recently, I pinned bacon-stuffed pancakes.  It's Spring Break, so I decided I had time to do some interesting cooking.  Mine are not as pretty as the Pinterest ones, but they taste great!

Start by cooking a pound or so of bacon, and mixing up some pancake batter.

I first tried laying the bacon in the skillet, and covering it with batter.  That didn't work as well as putting batter in first and then the bacon.  After that's done just cover the bacon with a little more batter.

It's nice to have heated syrup.

Final product.  My husband ate 4!

I Love Thrift Shopping!

We have a few thrift stores in my area where I frequently find great deals on really nice clothing.  Yesterday I made a little haul.  I found two cute Ann Taylor tops, a Talbot's jacket, and a cute belt for $15 total. Because I find such bargains, I don't feel guilty about adding to my wardrobe frequently.  Okay, I also bought a Miss Me sweater at a shop in San Antonio that always has a Groupon.  It's a great bargain...$40 for $20, and I bought the Groupon a month ago.  So the sweater was $60, but it only felt like $20 - logic only my bargain-hunting sisterscan appreciate! Here are some pictures of my super finds.

Back of the sweater

Front of the sweater

Ann Taylor