Saturday, October 8, 2011

Apple Orchard Fun


Last weekend we enjoyed a trip to our local apple orchard! We had lots of fun going through the corn maze, feeding barn animals, picking apples, watching a huge orange pumpkin eating dinosaur light up and move, shopping their huge gift store, and truly one of the best highlights was riding the "moo choo" train. Here are all of my children in it and yes...

*I* am even in the train! 

You can't see me well though, I am second to last!
(hee,hee!)


HAPPY AUTUMN!


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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Elegant Lilla Rose {& Giveaway}



Aren't the Lilla Rose hairbands on these girls adorable? 

Lilla Rose announced THIS morning that they are offering free shipping now through Oct.8 on all retail orders over $20 and all jewelry and closeout items are 40% off!  The jewelry items include necklaces, earrings, badge holders, and eyeglass lanyards. The closeout items have actually been marked down by 40% twice, and include beautiful necklaces such as the Swarovski Crystal Hearts and the Timeless Celtic Knot.


Their look is elegant and classy...


And oh-so popular...


You can clearly see why!

And YES, we are having another giveaway!
(Let's just say it is "giveaway week" at A Wise Woman, aren't you glad?)

The Giveaway

Lilla Rose is giving away TWO $15 dollar gift certificates away.
One for each winner (there will be two winners)!
All you have to do is leave a comment to enter and be sure to leave your email if you don't have a blog so I can contact the winners.


EXTRA ENTRIES


  • Share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or blog about it. (2 entries each, leave 2 comments)
  • Visit the store and tell me what you love. (3 entries, leave 3 comments)
  • Like the Lilla Rose Facebook page (3 entries, leave 3 comments)
  • Follow Lilla Rose on Twitter. (3 entries, leave 3 comments)

And don't forget the fabulous sale I mentioned above. It's TWO DAYS ONLY!!!A great time to stock up on some early Christmas gifts!
Hope you win!


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The Foolish Woman: Her Feet Would Not Stay at Home



"She was loud and rebellious,
Her feet would not stay at home.
At times she was outside,
at times in the open square,
Lurking at every corner."

Proverbs 7: 11-12

 The foolish woman has a "loud" or "tumultuous" spirit. Proverbs 9:13 describes her as "clamorous [boisterous]". She does not exercise restraint or self-control. She is stormy and demanding. Her demeanor is in contrast to the meek and quiet spirit that is priceless to God. Not only is she loud, she is also "rebellious" or "stubborn". She is headstrong and defiant against God's law and against the obligation of morality.

"Her feet would not stay at home." ...In contrast to the wise woman, the foolish woman is not content to be a keeper at home.  She is not satisfied with where God has put her. One of the things the feminist movement has done so successfully is is to stir up discontent in women with being homemakers and to convince them that other pursuits can increase their self-worth.

...Fueling discontent and pushing women out of their home in search of greater meaning and satisfaction has resulted in off-the-chart stress levels for many women who can no longer survive without pills and therapists. The woman who life does not center around her home and the well-being of her family and who is constantly darting from one place and one activity to another is more vulnerable to being entangled in immoral relationships and is more likely to entice men who are vulnerable themselves. The greatest spiritual, moral, and emotional protection a woman will ever experience is found when she is content to stay within her God-appointed sphere.  

This does not mean she never leaves her house, but rather that her heart is rooted in her home and that she puts her family's needs above all other interests and pursuits. 

-Nancy Leigh Demoss,
Biblical Womanhood in the Home


What a great reminder!
Nancy has counseled, advised and ministered to countless women and has wise advice to offer--this book is truly an encouragement. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it!


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HUGE Clearance at Vision Forum!


Vision Forum is making way for their new catalog inventory and now doing a super clearance of over 300 products in their warehouse! Some up to 70% off:











My daughter has this series and loved it!


Some goodness for making your house a home:


 Fun products for the boys at great prices:


 And wonderful deals off homeschool resources:

And wholesome toys for the little ones...

Classic Nesting Stacking Cubes-$11

These are just a few of their great reduced sales, a wonderful time to wisely begin a little early Christmas shopping! They also have toys, DVD's, kits, and more...and don't forget the sale ends 10/8 at midnight.




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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

I'm in the Mood for Fall--It's A Blessing Giveaway!

It's a Blessing is back and we are so glad that they are! They are a special Christian Etsy shop that makes beautiful handmade jewerly, scarves, blankets, bookmarks, keychains, and much more. Look at the new beautiful items they have (especially for fall!)  to share with us today:




You can be warm and cozy on those cold blustery days! Wrap up in this scripture scarf and while going on your way remember these precious verses symbolized on the beautiful beads dangling from one corner! Multi-colored Flower Bead: Isaiah 40:7 “The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Little Fish: Remember Jesus’ miracles-the fish and loaves
And that “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Hearts: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5

Feet: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring
good news!” Romans 10:15b





It is just the right size to be draped around an adults shoulders and wrapped snugly around the front. From one corner, dangles a strand of beads to remind the wearer how we are the clay and God is the potter. With purchase, you will receive the following (which explains which verses the dangling beads represent) printed out on pretty cardstock. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him.” I Corinthians 2:9

Pottery Bead and Hand:
“We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
Isaiah 64:8


It will be getting cold for our little ones outside. I love the Scripture Scarf Salvation.

This scripture scarf is bright-fun and comes with a little card to remind the wearer of the meaning of each color.

Black-a reminder that we are all sinners.
Red-the blood that Jesus shed for the forgiveness of our sins.
White-He forgives us of our sins and washes us white as snow.
Green-our new life and growth in Christ!
Blue-a reminder of the world and Christ's command for us to go unto all the world, telling others about the good news and making disciples in every nation.
Dangling from one corner is a string of swarkovski and other glass beads with a fish shaped charm that says "Jesus".

These cute little scarfs make the greatest gifts for just $20.



Full Of Thanks...Fall Colors Blessing Bracelet-$13




Titus 2 Woman-Blessing Bracelet-$15

Who are the Titus 2 women in your life? The ones who have taught you the word of God-counseled you in truth-and encouraged you to be a Godly woman, wife and Mommy? This 7 inch, Titus 2 Blessing Bracelet would be a wonderful thank you gift-or a reminder to yourself of what type of example you should be setting. 

Titus 2 Woman Blessing Bracelet
“Likewise, teach the older women (large pink heart)
To be reverent in the way that they live, not to be slanderers
or addicted to much wine,
but to teach (sterling plated “T” for teach) what is good.
Then they can train the younger women (small pink beads)
to love (hearts) their husbands (blue beads)
and children(children charm),
to be self-controlled and pure (crystal cross),
to be busy (hands-busy with our hands)
at home (house), to be kind, and to be
subject to their husbands, so that no one will
malign the word of God.”
Titus 2:3-5


Now this is a very, very special blanket. This is a blessing blanket for a mom who has lost a baby due to miscarriage. For those of us who have miscarried, we know the pain of not having something to hold or to remember our lost babies. This blanket would make a wonderful gift as a reminder for those who have lost one and includes a special poem that was written, and inspired by the Lord, to bless and help heal the hurt of Mommies who have lost a baby. The poem is written to the Mommy and Daddy from the baby's perspective who is now "safe and warm in the loving arms of Jesus". The blanket is the baby's gift to Mommy and Daddy to "hold on to, cry into, cling to.. to remember I am not alone - I am warm and safe and loved." Just $7.50


The Giveaway

It's a Blessing is giving away a $15 gift certificate to their store! All you need to do to enter is leave a comment and your email if you don't have a blog (so I can contact you.)


Extra Entries:

1. Leave a comment on It's a Blessing blog. (2 entries, leave 2 comments on my blog)
2. Leave a comment and email on It's a Blessing's Etsy site. (3 entries, leave 3 comments on my blog)
3. Any purchase earns five entries! (leave five comments)
4. Share this giveaway/their blog/their Etsy site on Facebook or Twitter. (2 entries, leave 2 comments)






Hope you win!
Thank you, It's a Blessing!



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Walking With Sarah Relaunch!



I am SO happy and pleased to announce that my dear friend and mentor, Rhonda Devine (pictured above with her youngest daughter), has officially returned to the blogosphere with the relaunch of her new inspiring blog, Walking With Sarah.

Now you will get a chance to enjoy the pearls of wisdom she has to offer that I get to humbly enjoy on a constant basis for a decade now (YES, I will actually share her with you!) If you are looking for Titus 2 guidance, Walking With Sarah, is the blog for you.

And the great news?
(Yes, there's more!)

She is having a fabulous giveaway of wonderful gifts lovingly hand-picked just for you!

Here are a few of her items:


Lovely Paper dolls from Noble Rose Press


Wonderful handmade goat's milk soap from our  sweet good friend, Susie Shock at Our Simple Farm


The latest Duggar book!


Mother and Daughter Tea Cozy Club book


Miracle Salve from BeYootiful


A just in time for fall hand knitted scarf from her daughter (pictured above)


There is even something for Christmas!


And a copy of the bestseller, True Christan Motherhood
(pssst...by the way, the $5 dollar sale has been extended ONE MORE DAY!!!)

Now, all you have to do to enter this SUPER BUNDLE giveaway is visit my dear friend at


and read how to enter.

See you over there!


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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Courageous Winner Announced!



The winner of the Courageous tickets giveaway go to Tisa!

Tisa, please email me at wisewomanads@gmail.com with your PayPal address as soon as possible!

Have a blessed weekend!

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