Yellow Rose Creations

From time to time, I will feature a local business on my Blog. Today, I would like to introduce you to a new home-based business called, Yellow Rose Creations. 

Yellow Rose Creations was created by a small-town girl from the Texas Panhandle. I would like to introduce you to Ms. Brittani, owner of Yellow Rose Creations. 

She is the mother of two beautiful girls, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a full-time Veterinary Technician. She also has fur babies... 

Ms. Brittani has always loved arts and crafts. When I asked her how Yellow Rose Creations came about, she said, "over the years, anytime I could do an art-like project, I would get so excited to begin. My projects have ranged from painting the kid's rooms, to hand sewing Halloween costumes and anything in between".

Yellow Rose Creations piqued my interest as a crafter myself. Being Brittani's Aunt, I never knew her love for the arts until I saw her craftsmanship and creativity in the items she crafted.

When Brittani started out, she was extremely interested in Resin Art. Her love for Resin began by watching online videos and then thinking about how fun it would be to learn how to do things like that.

How many of you know what Resin Art is? I, myself don't know much about it - but did participate in a crafting swap a few years back where we altered dominoes using the Resin technique. I have to say, I can understand why Brittani enjoyed working with Resins. It was fun...and it falls in the line of Altered Art and Mixed Media creativity, something I myself enjoy piddling within my own creations.

When a person crafts using Resin, they use Epoxy Resin which is a versatile material that is used in many crafts. People create jewelry, ornaments, and even accent furniture with Resin.

Resin starts as a liquid and then hardens. A crafter will add items like dried flowers, jewelry, insects, leaves, and many other things to their molds. Then the magic begins to take shape.

Brittani told me that after several weeks of thinking about Resin day and night, she ordered a starter kit. She then decided to push things a little further with custom tumblers. She knew instantly that creating and crafting custom tumblers for other people was something she wanted to do for a long while! It was at this time, Yellow Rose Creations began.

Brittani shared with me, that creating these tumblers, allows her to be creative, and at the same time, provide a cup that the buyer will want to use for a long time. These tumblers are customized to the individual's liking.

When I asked her what the future holds for Yellow Rose Creations, Brittani replied, "my short-term goals for my business is to grow and continue making quality custom tumblers for my clients".

Here are a few photos of her recent creations. 

The quality of these tumblers is important to Yellow Rose Creations. They are made from stainless steel, double-walled, and vacuum insulated cups. 

As you see from the photos above, these tumblers are amazing and Yellow Rose Creations' unique creations will make beautiful gifts for Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and friends, alike.  Young and old - doesn't matter. 

So the next time you are looking to give a special, unique gift to your loved one, remember Yellow Rose Creations. 

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Being Thankful for Who I Am - TTOT

Hello Friday...yes, another week is just about over, and the first of February is only a few days away. Time is moving so fast...and yet, at times it's as though it is standing still. 

Trying to make it in time for the Ten Things of Thankful post today...I have looked at the clock on many occasions thinking to myself, I need to hurry up and sit down to write my list of ten things I am thankful for this week. After all, that's what this blog is about right? Ten Things of Thankful. This weekly adventure is hosted by Dyanne Vinyard Dillon of Backsies is What There is Not. She does a fantastic job, and I am thankful to be in such fine company of her and other genuine people alike. 

Thinking about my list of things I am thankful for this week, the #Ten spot is: 

being thankful that I can let down all my defenses and strategies of yesterday and today

I must admit, this hasn't been an easy feat to conquer. But knowing that I no longer have to get on the defense over this and that speaks volumes for the person I am today. Yet at the same time, those defenses and strategies were part of my saving grace too. I am thankful today for the journey and life lessons I have lived through. 

#Nine is: 

I am thankful that I have been willing to become vulnerable and open

When I worked in the Mental Health Field as a Certified Peer Specialist, our life's journey was like an open book when it came to sharing our journey with mental health and recovery. Some of my life's journey today, still seems very raw when I speak of it because of the trauma associated with it...but being able to talk about it today with empathy, compassion, and conviction is what has brought healing to the forefront of the pain I lived through and experienced. My number nine spot speaks volumes to what I have overcome with regards to vulnerability to be open about my life's journey. Not just parts of it, but all of it... 

#Eight is: 

I am thankful for endless possibilities

#Seven is: 

I am thankful that I am worthy of love

In my younger years, I didn't feel loved much of the time. This even carried over into my adult life for a period. Today, I am thankful that I KNOW without a doubt I am worthy of love and no one or nothing will ever make me feel less than ever again.  

#Six is: 

I am thankful I have learned there is no challenge too big to conquer

Yes, sometimes situations are bigger than what we imagined. But when we set our eyes on the end result - we can achieve anything. It might take more focus, more planning, or even stepping away from the situation for a period to regroup and that's okay. It's in those moments that things become clearer and the task at hand oftentimes becomes easier to manage. I am thankful I can think outside of the box to conquer the big things. 

#Five is: 

I am thankful I have been able to find joy in crafting again

Here are several pictures of my current Junk Journal I have been creating. I'm not sure yet where this one will end up. I have been tossing around doing a giveaway with it. But time will tell...I did receive another request last week from someone who wants one. Who knows...time will tell. 

I am about halfway finished embellishing and decorating the pages of the last two signatures. In the last photo above, the first signature is completed. There are three signatures total in this Junk Journal. I am having fun with this one as it is a Vintage themed Junk Journal. 

#Four is: 

I am thankful for family and friends

#Three is: 

I am thankful for a new day

#Two is: 

I am thankful for an attitude of gratitude

Are you grateful?  Do you spend time contemplating small blessings? Or are you empty, dark, and hopeless?  Have you ever thought about the idea of being grateful? We can go through life without ever being thankful or we can take the lessons of life and apply them to our lives to begin a fruitful existence. Learning how to look at things a bit differently takes courage, and it begins with seeing the true beauty of life. Something that oftentimes is not easy to do, but it IS doable. 

Have you ever thought about starting a gratitude journal? All it takes is a pen, pencil, paper, a cell phone notepad, or even a notepad or a word document on the computer. Just start with one word...before you know it, the words will begin to flow. This is where I find healing many times when I sit down to journal. Whether it is in one of my Glue Books or on the computer. What are you waiting for? Start your gratitude journal today...I suppose Ten Things of Thankful could be considered a gratitude list. After all, we are writing about things we are thankful for, right?!

#One is: 

I am thankful for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

 

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IQAir Atem Desk Personal HEPA Air Purifier Giveaway

Being a person who lives with Environmental Asthma, I know firsthand the importance of having clean air to breathe wherever I am. This personal HEPA Air Purifier would make a perfect gift for those who have Asthma or just want clean, purified air to breathe. I most definitely will be trying my luck on this little gem. How about you? Don't delay as this one ends on 2/16/2021. Good luck! 

Welcome to the IQAir Atem Desk Personal HEPA Air Purifier Giveaway!

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#1 Rated personal air purifier (Winner of 2019 Global Innovations Award) & only IQAir's exclusive HyperHEPA filters stop ultra fine particles (down to 0.003 microns)! This unit stops the smallest particles that exist.... 10X smaller than a virus and the HyperHEPA filtration delivers up to 99% purified air to your personal breathing zone.

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Filtered Water for the Little One Giveaway

When my grandson comes over, we always fill his cup with water from the refrigerator. This Clearly Filtered Junior Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle would make the perfect gift for our little one. Sign up today for your chance at winning your little one a Filtered Water Bottle. This one ends on 1/28/2021. Good luck!! 

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Clearly Filtered is on a mission to provide people with the tools to take control of their water and live healthier lives. It’s a lot easier to remove contaminants from the water you drink than to remove disease once it has entered the body. That is why they are so passionate about filtration and clean water because they know how important it is for our health and well-being. No one should have to worry about whether or not their tap water is truly clean and safe enough to drink.

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1 Winner will receive the Clearly Filtered Junior Insulated Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle

Clearly Filtered Junior Insulated Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle

The Clearly Filtered® 12-Ounce Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Affinity® Filtration Technology allows you to transform ordinary tap water into clean and safe drinking water by simply sipping through the straw. Wherever the day takes you, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your tap water is free from 99.9% of 220+ contaminants. Perfect for school, water fountains, parks, restaurants, traveling, and more.

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This giveaway/sweepstakes is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This Giveaway is valid to continental United States residents only, Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 1/28/21. The winner will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The giveaway is not valid where prohibited! By entering you are authorizing us to collect the information on the form below, this information is used only to contact the winner! No purchase necessary, Void where prohibited by law, and the number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Winners are chosen randomly by the Giveaway Tools program. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contest are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com. If you take an entry you must stay following for the entire contest or you will be disqualified.

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The Weekly Smiles, January 11, 2021 - #weeklysmiles

 

I started participating in the Weekly Smile Blog two weeks ago. The purpose is to share a story, a photo, or something that has brought a smile to your face the last week. Easy enough, right? 

This Blog Challenge is hosted by Trent's World (The Blog). Here's the skinny on the dos and don'ts of it. 

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Come on, I’m sure you smiled at least once last week.  Why don’t you share it?  I hope you can join in!

Here is a list of “rules” and guiding ideas.  If you don’t have time to read it right now, just remember that this is an exercise to spread positivity. Don’t smile about the misfortune of others.  Don’t smile in a way to excludes others. Make sure a 12-year-old can read it.

To join in, write a post to share your smile and then leave a comment on this post with a link to your smile.  Or, if you prefer, do a pingback to this post (pingback = have a link from your post to this one) (Note – pingbacks have been very inconsistent – please leave a comment ). You can post any time until next Sunday evening (to be simple, I will say midnight GMT, which is 7 PM Sunday for me).  

Next week I will compile all the Smiles and do a separate post of them on Monday morning just before the smile.  (I will shoot for around 7 AM EST).

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I don't know about you, but I find it hard at times trying to pinpoint just one thing that brings a smile to my face. This last week was no different. 

I recall my 10-month-old grandson bringing smiles to my face every time I saw him or seeing the geese fly by our house on the way to the nearby pond. Seeing Bluejays in our backyard and across the street in the trees also brings smiles to my face. We have several of them living in the trees behind our house.

Something else that brought a smile to my face was when my son-in-law came walking into our house over the weekend with temperatures in the low 30's, he had on shoes with no socks, shorts, and a jacket. As he walked through the door he said, 'man it's cold out there'. LOL -- yes, and you are in shorts! We all chuckled...

Tonight, while my daughter and her little family were at our house, she was sitting on the floor up by the wall so she could play with my grandson. He was standing by me near the couch. He turned around and took three small steps towards her. It won't be long until his little feet will be taking him all over our houses. I keep telling her are you sure you want him to walk now? Once he does, get your running shoes on. I'm reminded of that song with the lyric that says, "put one foot in front of the other...then you will be walking out the door". Hold on momma, he will be grown up before you know it! :-) Where does the time go? 

Until next week, watch for those moments in life that bring smiles to your face, and remember, always share a smile with someone! Just never know...you may be the only smile they see. 

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Fitness Tracker Smartwatch Review

A few weeks ago, I signed up to share a giveaway for the Fitness Tracker Smartwatch by UMIDIGI that was being hosted by Michigan Savings and More. I set up my post, recorded my links, and have shared the giveaway now several times since sharing the giveaway the first time. 

My daughter came over earlier today and when she came in, was carrying a box. I looked at her with surprise because I wasn't expecting anything in the mail by way of a shipment. 

When I looked at the return address, UMIDIGI was the name on the shipping label. I proceeded with opening the box very carefully. 

Inside of the brown package left by my front door was a smaller sleek white box. 

I carefully peeled back the tape on the sides and opened the package. WOW - to my surprise was a Fitness Tracker Smartwatch. I am so excited to review this product for them. 

This Fitness Tracker Smartwatch can automatically monitor and track your heart rate all day by turning on the Da Fit app. It can also measure blood oxygen, keep track of your sleep, and is a sedentary reminder. Once the watch tracks these things, it will provide a comprehensive data analysis to help you create a healthier lifestyle. 

With my continued health issues of environmental asthma and COPD (non-smoker) along with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), I am always looking for items that help me monitor my blood pressure, my oxygen levels, and more.

The Smartwatch that I received was Rose Gold. They have other colors in this style. Available colors are Space Gray, White, Titanium Grey, and Ocean Green.  

This Smartwatch is sleek. Looking at the description and the specs from the UMIDIGI website, I can see why this watch would be used by people who are wanting to track smarter and live better. 

Whether you are a runner, walk, a cyclist, play sports such as badminton, basketball, football, tennis, or exercise on a treadmill, dance, and other types of training, this Fitness Tracker Smartwatch is for you because it offers 14 different sports mode that can be used to track your every move.  

I began following UMIDIGI's Facebook page since I shared the giveaway hosted by Michigan Savings and More. 

They can also be found on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube. I have also found this product on Amazon. 

About this item

·        【Lightweight & Personalized Watch Faces】 The 1.3 inches square color touch display covered with a 2.5D curved glass and aluminum alloy frame, Uwatch 2S smartwatch makes it elegant and light to wear, but also sturdy and scratch resistant. After connecting with your phone, you can choose from over 100 watch faces or choose your own photo to set it as the only wallpaper.

·        【Features of Smart Watch】 Activity tracker (pedometer, calories, distance), heart rate monitor, menstrual cycle calculation for women, 14 sport modes, sleep monitoring; Call, SMS and APP messages notifications, remote control of music and cameras, weather report, sedentary reminder, alarm clock, stopwatch, find phone, call rejection, brightness adjustment, power-saving mode, and other functions to meet your daily needs.

·        【Fitness Tracker for Men Women】The fitness tracker can automatically monitor your heart rate, sleep status (deep sleep, shallow sleep, awakening), and provide a comprehensive sleep quality analysis to help you create a healthier lifestyle. You can also set up to 14 sport modes to track your various workout accordingly. You can view a summary of your stats in the Da Fit app.

·        【Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Phones】The Uwatch 2S is compatible with most iOS 8.0 & Android 4.4 or above smartphones to notify you of call, text, email, calendar, and app notifications (Only display the latest three messages). If you have any questions about the watch, please contact us. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

·        【Long Battery Life & Waterproof Watch】One full charge (2.5 hours) gives it up to 15 days of working time, much longer than traditional watches. Uwatch 2S meet 5ATM waterproof standard, you can wear it when washing hands, in the rain, and swimming (notice: Do Not use in water more than 100. 40℉, such as showers, saunas, etc).

I am going to begin wearing the Fitness Tracker Smartwatch tomorrow. I am looking forward to monitoring my health so I can continue to live an active lifestyle in my future.

In closing, this product does not take the place of health monitoring provided by doctors and specialists. It only enhances your ability to live a life full of quality, helps you work outside of the home, assists with keeping kids healthy, active and off of the electronics.  

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Friendship - 365 Day Photo Challenge - Day 9

From time to time, I have the opportunity of hanging out with my friend, Glenda. She is also a Blogger. Her blog is called "The Mommies Review".

The Mommies Review focuses on many wonderful things from cooking, sharing recipes, events, facts, education, reviews, and adventures.

Glenda's top priority though for the blog is focusing on Homeschooling. One never knows what she might share for the day. I enjoy following her blog and seeing the amazing adventures she and her family have taken as a Homeschool parent, not to mention all of the educational values she shares with her audience (young and old alike, seasoned Homeschoolers and the new ones just getting started).

From time to time, I have also been able to contribute art and craft projects for her blog that Homeschoolers can do, as well as introducing genealogy to her younger audiences. It definitely has been an amazing journey to be able to share my own personal passions with others.

I met Glenda several years ago when I used to participate in Craft Shows. We have been friends ever since. Her son, Charlie, and I have become very good friends over the years...almost like an adopted son!

On our way back to end our day, I remembered that another friend had told me about this place called, "The Hang Out". It was near where Glenda and Charlie live, so we stopped by there for a quick visit. (I'll share more about that in the upcoming days on my blog).

Today's 365 photo of the day is a shout out to my friend, Glenda Cates...thank you for being a friend! You are beautiful my friend...you are!

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