It is 90 degrees on my tiny island today and I am sipping my third glass of Bigelow Plantation Mint iced tea. And I am dreaming…oh yes, daydreaming about my soon to be dream come true. Now you may think I am exaggerating my daydreams…but they are really about to come true. Next Tuesday, HIMself [...]

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May 12, 2013

Love Letter to the Beloved Women Before Me…

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

A Mother’s Day Tribute
“When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be.” -The Beatles, Let it Be.
Let us pray for all of those who have ever undertaken the profession of motherhood and all the women who have come before us [...]

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May 9, 2013

Three Fun Ways to Serve Ice Cream

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Summer is a time for lazy days, picnics and ice cream. We start looking early for ways to cool down here in Florida! I imagine you do too. I love to entertain and make beautiful tables and food for my guests. I found these wonderful and beautiful ways to serve a summer favorite at Shop [...]

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I have lived many lives. All of them within this lifetime. I am a master of reinvention only by the grace of God. One after another my life lessons teach me, craft me…allow me to grow. And I have learned to always ask myself, “Do the events of my life define ME or refine ME?”
“Experience [...]

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May 6, 2013

Mother’s Day Gift Idea and Giveaway #shareyourpain

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

UPDATE
Congrats to the winner, commenter #9…Shana D. Hope this helps with the migraines.

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. I received a Wahl Hot/Cold Massager for the purpose of this review.
Mother’s Day is next Sunday and I have to share a recent product I tried that I am sure [...]

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April 29, 2013

Creating Color Harmony

by Debra Disman

On  April 21, I chatted with on her Artistically Speaking Talk Show about the “Art of Color Harmony”, based on the work of  Michel Eugène (M.E.)  Chevreul.  Chevreul was a contemporary of the painter Eugène Delacroix, and he penned “The Principles Of Harmony And Contrast Of Colors: And Their Applications To The Arts” in 1855.  He [...]

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I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one – mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O’ Fruti #FreshNFruti ice cubes tickle my lips and make me smile. Ahhhhhhh…relax and chill!

Florida gets hot, hot, [...]

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My Creative Space Before…I Miss It

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This is a video tour of my (Rebecca E. Parsons’) home studio in 2010… I miss that space since downsizing in 2012.

I hope you enjoy this quick look into my creative world. I would love to have videos and photos of your creative spaces. If you are interested in sharing with our readers, please contact [...]

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DOLE® Take Me Away #DoleParfaitEscape #spon

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Sometimes you just need a sweet escape. That is certainly what I need this week. Sunday morning { don’t laugh } I was run over by a golf cart while walking home from breakfast. { I said don’t laugh! } I am blessed to live on a resort on the south end of a tiny [...]

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The Giving Table ~ America Has an Eating Disorder ~ We Are in a Food Fight #takeyourplace

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Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry
Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in America
Ever have a cracker and mustard sandwich for lunch or crushed saltines in water for cereal? More than 16 million children live in homes that struggle to put food on the table. That is One in Five American children! Nearly 18 million children live [...]

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Life Layers ~ REPism #8

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I am creative and articulate. I have a lot of favorite quotes from my writings over the years. I have shared a few randomly since launching into blogging in 1999. I am going to converge my talent for writing with my talent for photographic and digital art and launch a series caller REPisms…you can collect [...]

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DIY Craft – Earth Month Printable

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Here is a printable for you to use in your Earth Month or Earth Day crafting this month. I love to make these tiles to decorate vignettes around my home. I can change them and update them when I like. Enjoy!!!

Print it out and glue it to a 6′ X 6″ tile. Just click on [...]

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Nature’s Sleep Offers 75% off Memory Foam Slippers Sale!!

It is time for Spring! How do you celebrate? Give your friends and family Nature’s Sleep Slippers at 75% off! Let your feet be pampered in memory foam.

Use code SLIP75 at Nature’s Sleep and save now!
Coupon is good until April 8, 2013
Disclosure: I was not paid to post this. However, I am entered to win [...]

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Having My Way With Words ~ Speaking at SoFabCon

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Words Don’t Fail Me Now!
Months have passed since I was asked to speak at SoFabCon. Oh how I have wanted to spill the beans. I even dropped a hint or two on FaceBook. Now I can use my gift o’ gab to tell you what we are sharing at the May conference for bloggers and [...]

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