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March is National Crochet Month!!

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In celebration of National Crochet Month (March) I will be giving away a free Crochet Scarf by cjBlue on March 31st. Enter to win by commenting to this post. Winner will be reandomly selected from entries. The winning entry will choose from any scarf at http://cjblue.etsy.com/. :)

50% OFF All cjBlue Seasonal Items

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Meet April W. Winner of the cjBlue Tshirt Re-design Challenge

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Pictured are (L-R) Cora Belle,April,Zayda,Zane,Charlie

1. Tell us a bit about you and your family.

We are a Florida family of 5! There is me, stay at home mother of 3: April. My husband: Charlie the citrus farmer. Zayda leads the pack at 4 years old, she is a mini version of her mommy! Cora is 2 and makes trouble look sweet, I am told she is a lot like her Daddy. Zane, our only son, is wise beyond his days. At 7 months old, he has shown so much strength and in turn has strengthened our faith, as he was born 2 ½ months early (but you could never tell by the look of him!).

2. What is the best part of being a Mom? Wife?

Best part of being a mom is the entire miracle of mothering. It is hard to pick a “best”. I loved the feeling of life growing inside of me when I cant even keep a cactus alive. Those tender moments in the middle of the night, awake and alone, soothing a infant back to sleep. The laundry list of crazy things that toddlers attempt and the even crazier things that pre-schoolers say. And getting to play again, that is pretty neat too. The best part of being a wife is that I get to spend a lifetime with my best friend, the person who makes me laugh the hardest and can inspire a smile even when I am in the worst of moods!

3. What is your favorite thing to do when you have some time to yourself.

It has been a few years since I have had time to myself, but I have always enjoyed going to the bookstore and staying for hours looking through books. And reading, which kinda goes with the first thing.

4. What is your favorite thing to do as a family?

I really enjoy outdoor children’s movies in the park in the cooler weather. When the kids are a bit older my husband and I plan on introducing them to our old passion of camping outdoors, hopefully that will be a favorite of theirs too!

5. What makes you smile?

My husbands sense of humor, hearing my girls laughing as they play together, Baby Zane’s toothless grin.

6. What is your favorite quote?

“Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow, so quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, I'm rockin' my baby and babies don't keep.” I have really been milking that one the past few years J Another one that is kind of an all time favorite from my childhood is a Barbie quote: “Dream with your eyes wide open”.

7. What is your favorite vacation destination?

If you ask my 4 year old she would say Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando, which was a lot of fun. But personally I have always loved Breckenridge Colorado and am hoping to one day take the whole family there to snow board.

8. What is your favorite Recipe?

My moms cheesecake recipe. Hands down the best cheesecake I have and will ever eat. It is hard to duplicate, even with the recipe. It never quite tastes like hers!

9. What inspires you?

At this season of life, anything that will make beautiful memories for my family. Whether it be a craft, a vacation, a holiday or an adventure. I want their younger years to be remembered as magical. They are only young once!

10. Interesting facts about you.

My nick name used to be “swamp ape.” I have swam in a swimming pool with an alligator, In the 4th grade I sang the Star Spangled Banner at the talent show for D Day, I won a watermelon eating contest several years ago, I hoard scrap booking materials, I have babies in bath tubs with no medications, and although I have never sewn a thing I aspire to make all of my own curtains for our new home. Oh and one day I would like to learn how to make balloon animals, but I think you have to go to clown school for that.

As winner of the re-design challenge,April chose these items as her gift from cjBlue!! April loves holiday celebrations and really likes to dress the part so she chose some Halloween jewelry!!

cjBlue adding a new line soon! Can you guess what it is? First correct guess wins a gift from cjBlue!

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Tshirt Re-Design Challenge is closed and the winner is.....................................

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APRIL W. YEAH!! Thank you April for your Tshirt Re-Design Winning Entry!

I will be posting a bit about April coming soon along with the completed winning design.

STAY TUNED!!

DIY Project Re-Design Challenge

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Just had to have this T from Old Navy!! Love the color!

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=41571&vid=1&pid=866762&scid=866762002

But, it is a men's size tshirt.
I want to DIY it with your help. Submit your DIY Design ideas to transform this cool men's T into a cute T for me.

Winning DIY Design will receive a special gift from cjBlueCompany.
Photos and mini bio will be posted of person whose DIY Design was chosen along with photos of the completed design.

I will be taking your DIY ideas until May 25,2011

Winning DIY Design will be announced on May 27, 2011.

Happy Mothers Day!!! Thank you to all who sent in your Mothers Day Comments and shared your Mother with me!!

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UPDATE:

I received amazing results from my Mother's Day Giveaway!
I got to meet some inspiring Mothers!! Thank you all who participated!! It was an honor and I hope you enjoy your goodies!!
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Tell me why your Mom is the best and the first 5 posts will receive a free gift of their choosing from my "Gotta Go Sale" items at http://cjblue.etsy.com/
Can't wait to read your posts!!!

Click here to view items!

Time has come to "CLEAN HOUSE"

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Click here to check out my " Gotta Go" Sale items!!

Sewing and Cooking for Easter

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Aren't my grandchildren amazing!!!

All 7 of my grandchildren at Easter. I made all the girls dresses.

Each granddaughter designed

her own dress

Our Grandson, Zane, at Easter!

In my March 17th post I shared that I was so excited about the April 17th Easter Edition of Womans Day Magazine because it was jam packed with tons of fun and cute craft and decorating ideas and delicious recipes for Easter. I chose my recipes from that edition and here is my menu:

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Scalloped Potatoes

Butter Lettuce Salad

Roasted Asparagus

Cheddar & Chive Buttermilk Buscuits

We are also having Honey Baked Ham and Roasted Beef Tenderloin beef tenderloin recipe link click here
My husband is in charge of cooking the meat.

We also have a couple appetizers planned and friends and family members are bringing additional side dishes.

In addition to the above Flourless Chocolate cake, I made a Cross Shaped cake that is a vanilla,coconut milk and Dulce de Leche flavor. Will frost with a white chocolate frosting.

We have a big Easter egg hunt planned after dinner. Can't wait!!

Will post pictures!

Happy Easter Everyone!!

Old Easter Pics

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With my Grandparents and Aunts and Mother 1962

(Love my dress!!)

I come from a family of 5 girls...................of which I am the oldest!!

As you can imagine, we had some interesting times together. Easter was always a great family gathering.

We have many pictures which I will continue to add over the next couple of days.

We were always dressed to the hilt including Easter Bonnets! Fond, fond memories.

Send me some of your old Easter pics and I will add them to this post.

In this photo we were only four girls so far. #5 was on the way. I am the one all the way on the right with the brown hair and glasses!!

My Green Thumb, A Nature Walk, Boat Ride and Sunset

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My attempt at growing some Venus Fly Trap!! hhhhmmm we shall see, typically,

I do not have a green thumb. I leave that to my husband!

Beautiful! I found this while on a walk.

These are the things that inspire me! Natural color, rich organic texture!

Nothing can top this!!

Beautiful scenes from a boat ride on the lake!

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Get Ready for Earth Day with these great items from The Trashion Team on Etsy click here

Follow The Trashion Team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EtsyTrashionTeam

Click here for some Trashion Fashion by cjBlue

Cool Vintage finds, make your Spring Cleaning Fun!!

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Spring Cleaning Vintage Style on Etsy!!

Click above to go to site to experience vintage goodness!!

"SPRING" at cjBlue. Check it out!! Click here.

Dancing with the Stars Season 12 starts tonight!!

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Great cast for season 12!

Created an Etsy Treasury in honor of the 12th Season
Click here to view my Dancing with the Stars Treasury on Etsy

Dancing with the Stars on Etsy!

Picked by cjBlue

Season 12 Click Here to go to the site on ABC

Spring Fever

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Bought the April 17,2011 issue of Woman's Day today at the grocery store and WOW!

If this doesn't get you in the mood for Spring I don't know what will. Inspiring and colorful cover. This issue is packed with tons of ideas for Spring and your Easter Celebrations.Can't wait to tear into this issue page by page.

I love their quote under the magazine heading, "Live Well Every Day"
Below is the link to their website chock-full of amazing everyday ideas for you and your family. Enjoy!

Woman's Day Online

COUPON DAYS for all my Blog Followers

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All followers of cjBlueCompany Blog will get 50% off any ring in the ring section.

Enter "BLOGFOLLOWER" in the coupon section at check out for your instant 50% off!!

50% off sale for Followers of cjBlueCompany Blog ends at midnight on 03/18/2011

Click here to go to ring section in my ETSY shop cjBlue

cjBlueCompany: Wild Woodland Jewelry by cjBlue

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cjBlueCompany: Wild Woodland Jewelry by cjBlue

My Armadillo Ring is in this wonderful Etsy Treasury!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d7cb61b6d966d91ee324a1c/from-natures-great-kit?index=2

Fresh from Florida Vintage

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Strands of Pearl by cjBlue

Check out the shop for great finds. Click on the Strands of Pearl link above to be taken to the shop.

Photo shoot coming soon of more great vintage dresses and more..........stay tuned!!

Click here for some fun jewelry and accessories by cjBlue

New iPad 2 available today!

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Anyone getting one ?

Click above link to go to the Apple website and see the new iPad 2

Cool Site of the Day

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DoubleZeroProductions

Click the Link above to be taken to all things Motocross and Dirtbike Racing in Florida.
Amazing site that is a complete and thorough view of Florida Racing. Check it out.

My son Cody racing back in the day!

Click the link below for a collection of Dirtbike inspired jewelry to wear while at the races!
Dirtbike Jewelry by cjBlue

Just Beachy!

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cjBlue Custom Order Beach Gulfcoast Shell Ring

For more shell inspired jewelry click the link below

Shells at cjBlue

Wild Woodland Jewelry by cjBlue

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Wild Woodland Jewelry by cjBlue click here

Tangelo Orange Marmalade Cupcakes

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Made some orange marmalade from our Tangelo Oranges not too long ago. Along with enjoying the marmalade on biscuits, I have been using it in my baking. Last week I made an orange marmalade strawberry blueberry banana bread. Turned out really moist and delicious! I decided that for my next sweet creation I would use it in a batch of cupcakes. I wanted to make the cupcake from scratch since the marmalade was homemade. Found a pretty easy Vanilla Cupcake recipe (let me know if you want the recipe, I will be glad to send you the link) and gave it a try. Had my husband and son try the finished product and they loved it!! They said that they were even good without the frosting. Hmmmm, what can I make next?

For some "Orange" inspired jewelry and accessories from cjBlue click on the Orange by cjBlue link below.

ORANGE by cjBlue