New Life for an Old Magnet!

June 26, 2015July 9, 2015 RefreshHer8 Comments

I recently received an agenda for an establishment that was printed on a large, flat magnetic sheet. Something like this:

It measured 5″ x 7″. I really had no use for it, but the magnetic sheet was a good, sturdy quality, so I tried to think of a way I could re-purpose it. Then it came to me…A Menu Board! Suddenly my old magnet was given a whole new life!

It took me all of about ten minutes to make this.

Here’s how I did it:

Cut scrapbooking paper to fit the magnetic sheet. Glue in place.
Add scrapbooking letters for the word, “Menu”, and the letters for the days of the week.
Slip the sheet into a vinyl sleeve, so it can be written on over and over. (You could cut a piece to fit the menu and glue it over the paper, and I might do that, but for a quick fix this works perfectly!
Add menu with washable markers.
Hang on refrigerator!

If you have a small magnet that was an advertisement or campaign trophy, you could glue a great vacation picture, your husband’s photo, or a beautiful picture from a card your friend sent you! Don’t toss that magnet in the trash!

This is a simple little idea, but if you have an sheet of that magnetic material lying around in a drawer, you could make something really useful with it! Add this to your Pinterest Board to use later!

Stay refreshed!

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A Peek from my Porch

June 24, 2015July 9, 2015 RefreshHer3 Comments

Last week found us – not on our our porch at all, but in California for a conference! It was a great week away hearing from the Lord, being encouraged in ministry and getting to tour a little of the southern California area.

One of the many blessings of the week was visiting the Ronald Reagan Library.Let me give you a peek…

This is an exact replica of the Oval Office when President Reagan was in office…

I love this plaque that was on his desk. It was a reminder of the humble man he was.

The gardens and the views around the library were breathtaking!

I would NEVER want to be president, but it was fun having this photo made. =)

Air Force One. Really incredible to get to walk through it!

Another outdoor view…

I think my favorite part of the tour was hearing President Reagan’s speeches being played. He was such a true American who loved his country, and it came through every time he addressed the people . I can’t say that I didn’t cry as I was reminded of what he brought to our nation during his time as president. It’s reminded me of the HUGE need for us to pray for the 2016 election and God’s mercy on our country.

Who else has visited the Reagan Library? What was a highlight for you?

With love,

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Worthless or Worthwhile Things?

June 23, 2015July 9, 2015 RefreshHer3 Comments

What have you been looking at today? Recently as I meditated on Psalm 119, this verse has come back to my thoughts again and again. I know it’s the Spirit of God, reminding me of the need to obey this wise example. It reads:

Worthless things. What “worthless things” might we be looking at? I can’t really answer for you, but for me, it’s Instagram or Facebook – time that could be used for more worthwhile things. For others it might include television viewing or the kind of movies they allow, excusing profane language or that which is contrary to the holiness of our God. It’s not really that we must always be doing something spiritual, but it should be valuable. I been trying to ask myself, “Is this a worthwhile activity?” AND “Is this the best time to do this?” I try to reserve idle time for viewing Instagram or Facebook, like while I’m a passenger in the car, or waiting for an appointment.

It’s so easy to get caught up in looking that we lose track of not just time,

but of worth.

Could I encourage you to pray this verse this week? Ask the Lord to help you to keep your eyes from looking at vain (worthless) things. Then ask Him to direct you to worthwhile things. How could you best use that time? Could you:

Work on a Scripture verse to memorize?
Write a note of encouragement?
Start early on the supper meal?
Do an activity with your child?
Pray?
Finish folding the laundry?
Study your upcoming Bible lesson?

God’s Word isn’t about a guilt trip; it’s about making our time profitable for eternity. To do that we must Keep our eyes from looking at worthless things. Guard your eyes today.

With love,

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Freshen Up Friday

June 19, 2015June 18, 2015 RefreshHer5 Comments

Manicured and Polished fingernails can help you feel pulled together, but it’s hard to keep painted fingernails pretty when you do routine household jobs. I recently stumbled across a nail polish that is both long lasting AND cheap! These are about $2!
Pretty incredible.

This Wet and Wild megalast does what the name implies – it really stays on!

I put on only one coat of color, then top it off with a clear polish and it will stay looking good for a better part of the week!

I love these two colors for summertime – Warm Filter and Candy-luscious Rose. They’re perfect for those bright colors of this fantastic season!

Freshen up your look with a nice, summer manicure that will last. You don’t have to go to the salon to have pretty nails!

Anyone have another polish that lasts and doesn’t cost a fortune?

Stay refreshed,
Denise

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Criticize or Pray

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 RefreshHer5 Comments

I read the sentence in my book, The Kneeling Christian, and it seemed to jump off the page and wave its arms in front of me to be sure it had gotten my attention. It had. The sentence read,

Perhaps we would criticize less if we prayed more.

I couldn’t get that quote out of my mind, nor did I want to because my thoughts tend towards criticism. Like:

Why don’t they paint that fence?
Who would want a barking dog?
Why is the service at this place so slow?
Why is the driver in front of me stopping at a green light?!

On and on I go with my list of logically critical thoughts and words, until that quote entered my heart.

Now I’m asking the Lord to help me turn that critical statement into a prayer:

“Father, I don’t know what is going on in that car of front of me, but if they’re having trouble seeing, give them strength and safety. Help me to treat them the way I would want to be treated.”

“Maybe the waitress of my table has lots of people to wait on. Lord, help me to show her your love.”

On through the day I go, turning my ugly, judgmental thoughts into prayers. And you know what? It is changing me! It gets my focus off of myself and on to others. It keeps my heart tender instead of harsh and demanding. It gives me compassion rather than condescension. And the best part, it keeps me in close communion with my heavenly Father.

I challenge you to try it – turn your criticism around and make it a prayer. See what happens to your heart and your day!

With a prayer,
Denise