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The Deal: Stocking Up on Christmas Supplies


Yesterday, Tim and I drove our middle daughter back to college…it was a fun trip with a some laughs and a nice chance to spend some time with just her.

We stopped to pick up some groceries for her at Target and, low and behold, they still had some Christmas items on clearance…I assumed they’d all be sold by now! I’m not one to travel to the stores for after Christmas sales, you see we live at least an hour away from a Target or a mall.

I made sure our daughter had dinner items in her cart to get her through at least the next few days (you see it’s supposed to be ungodly cold…down to -70 with the wind chill). (Hibernating weather) The governor even closed all public schools for tomorrow! Read more

A Grease Monkey, Family Heirlooms, and Barb Kellogg Photography


The Grease Monkey is me…yes I shop at the St Louis County Mall (aka the dump) and yes, I grab greasy treasures! Β I have a little too much fun cleaning up these treasures…thank you Dawn dish soap, or as my husband puts it “If it’s good enough to clean ducks, it’s good enough for this”. Β (Obviously referring to the oil spills, the affected waterfowl, and the Dawn dish soap commercials.) Β I had GREAT fun cleaning up the pulley!

And yes, my husband thinks I’m nuts. Β Oh ye of little faith…but then he sees the finished product and says “Well, that’s cool!” πŸ™‚

In the featured LOVE picture, the first two items were dump (oops Mall) finds. Β The V is a folding tape measure that was Tim’s Grandpa’s. Β And the two clamps I picked up at my friend’s garage sale…I needed an E…what can I say?

And here’s a collage of the rest of the wall! Β I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Read more

Antlers, Leaves, and Wreaths = FALL


I LOVE FALL!

For anyone who’s seen my house this is no big surprise. Β Deep green with red and pumpkin colored trim? Β Yes, please. Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Β Bring on the sweaters…the pants…oooohhhhh – the scarves! Β And then there’s the decorating! Β I had so much fun doing my fall decorating this year…ok, it was done 3 weeks ago, but I’ve been kind of busy!

There’s outside decorating:

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The Red Fred Project…Join Me


Have you heard of this project yet?

If you’re like me, you haven’t. Β It was just introduced to me by my good friend Karen, who knows the creator.

I don’t think there’s much I need to say beyond…please, please take a moment to click on the link and watch the video, then read what this project is all about. Β You may want to grab a kleenex…

The Red Fred Project:Β 50 Books by 50 Critically ill Children

My heart is filled with love for this project,Β from the beginning of working with a critically ill young person and their family,Β to the end result of the book and book sales,Β which The Red Fred Project gives to the family to help with their medical costs. Β This truly is an incredible project. Β It’s not just about life or death…it’s about giving a child who is chronically ill a chance to be creative, a feeling of purpose, about leaving a legacy and an incredible memory for that child’s family to cherish.

Loving & empowering children, and helping families in need. Β This is what life is about.

I’m going to send in a donation…do you want to join me?

They need $75,000 by Sunday, October 13th to move this project forward – so please – donate soon! Β If they are short of their goal, by a penny, none of the funding happens for the project — no one’s donation goes through. Even now, the people who have pledged will not see their money leave their account UNLESS The Red Fred Project hits its goal in October. Β Give now, give generously, give what you can…every little bit helps!

And then share their link on your facebook page, twitter account, and every other account you’re on…copy it and hand it out at work, church, the dog park, the laundromat, local restaurants, on the bus, in the subway, to your mother, to your brother, to your sister, to your mother’s brother’s sister-in-law…just share it with everyone!

Patty O

Patty’s Attic


Today I bring you a touch of beauty via recycling. Β Flowers and herbs planted in some fantastic, vintage pieces that I purchased. Β They’ve been scraped, washed, and poly’d or painted!

They’ve all lived a good life, and I’ve re-purposed them so they may enjoy a NEW life! Β Join me – 2 doors down from Ely’s Annual Blueberry Festival in Whiteside Park! Β Will you give one of these lovelies a new home?

For pricing, you can look at my Facebook page: Β A Thankfully Imperfect Woman!

Thanks for reading! Β I promise to be back with fun stories soon!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Patty O

Choosing Excellence

We try our best making daily decisions and yet sometimes....... Join my journey in learning how to "choose excellence" in this beautiful, full life. The Valley of Shadow of Death, Israel 2014, Psalm 23:4

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