Thanksgiving: Who or what are we truly thankful for?

What pictures come to mind when we talk about Thanksgiving?   It is the food like the above picture?

Is it just like the 30 Days of Thanksgiving that we did?  How long should it last?

Is it the FIRST THANKSGIVING.... the Pilgrims and the Indians?   

Or is it to God for His unspeakable Gift? Hopefully it's TO GOD and FOR ALL that He has given us and especially for His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, coming to this earth just to die for your and my sins.   For how long?  For an eternity!

The norm might be for me to now share a lot of verses with you about Giving Thanks and Gratitude.   We've done that in days past here.  Look back through the older blog entries to see what I mean.

But I want to do something different today.   I want to say THANKS to GOD for not only sending His Son to die for our sins but for sustaining us (keeping us alive) and giving us just what we need for TODAY and for the ability to communicate this with others.   He has given us all the ability to thank HIM.  Some in the written word, others by speaking, others by touch, and to others just thanking Him in our minds and hearts.   

God is praised when we thank Him!   God is worshiped when we thank Him!   God wants to be the key person that you give thanks to (and not just before your meals, but all the time!).  So I'd like to ask you TODAY and every day, to thank God for all that you can possibly thank for Him for.

For me that's a Gratitude Journal that I run with my Prayer Journal.  I have it on the opposite page of my prayers.  I keep it in a composition book!  You can keep it in your heart and mind, or you can write it down, you could record it verbally, in music (singing or writing songs), you could create a video about giving thanks to God (and daily).   However you do it, be sure that you are truly thankful for these things and not just going through the motions to do it because someone told you that you should.  And if there's a day when you just can't get words of thanks out to God, then tell Him that and ask Him to show you something that you can be thankful for!

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 

RUDOLPH QUIZ!

There are no RIGHT answers to this quiz unless of course you know them all...  but the WINNER will be selected by Random.org and the Drawing is on BLACK FRIDAY sometime...  so stick around for the Black Friday Sale ($1.00-$5.00 gifts) and have some fun while you wait! 

You must answer each question and submit your answers to me in EMAIL at carolyncavies@yahoo.com and that's all there is to the quiz!

PRIZE:  $20.00 GIFT FROM AVON PRODUCTS BY CAROLYN  by mARK!

MAILED:  Before Christmas!

QUIZ:

1) What’s the snowman’s name?

2) What’s the other name for the North Pole?

3) What is Yukon Corneilus searching for?

4) What does Hermey want to be?

5) What’s the name of the Island that Rudolph, Hermey and Yukon Corneilus find themselves on?

A LITTLE HARDER

6) Who is king of the island from Question #5?

7) What is Rudolph’s father’s name?

8. What two physical characteristics does Hermey have that differentiate him from the other male worker elves?

9) Who provides the voice of the Snowman?

10) What’s Rudolph’s girlfriend’s name?

A BIT MORE DIFFICULT…

11) Who’s the first reindeer Rudolph meets at the Reindeer Games?

12) How does Hermey draw the monster away from Rudolph and his family in the cave?

13) What’s Rudolph’s MOTHER’S name?

14) What does Mrs. Claus implore Santa to do?

15) What is Santa the “king” of?

GETTING SERIOUS NOW…

OK, what makes each of the following toys a misfit?

16) The cowboy?

17) The train?

18) The watergun?

19) The bird?

20) The elephant?

21) The Jack-in-the-Box?

22) The king of the island?

23) The doll?  Actually, this one’s for debate so no points for it, but would love to hear your suggestions…

TOUGHER…

24) Who is the coach of the Reindeer Games?

25) How does the monster prove his worth for helping Santa at the North Pole?

26) Who’s son tries to fly first at the Reindeer Games?

27) What inspires Rudolph to fly for the first time?  (Hint: it actually inspired me to fly a bit as well…)

A BIT OF PREJUDICE….

28) Rudolph is subjected to some mean comments, like we all are from time to time.  Other than being called a “red-nosed reindeer”, what are the three names he is called as an insult?

29) Why is Santa such a shinebox to Rudolph because his nose glows?  Actually, no points for this one either, it’s just that Pat Mauceri and I always wanted to know why…

TOUGHER AND TOUGHER…

30) How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh in the special?

31) What’s the color of the snowman’s umbrella?

32) What is the monster’s weakness?

33) According to the news, how long has the cold wave lasted?

34) What time is showing on the snowman’s fob?

MULTIPLE ANSWERS

35) One point for every song in the show.  

GOOD LUCK!  Love, Carolyn

CRAFTS: How to make Sand Jars! Very inexpensive craft to make.

Hi!  I’m Carolyn, 51 yr old married Christian mom who loves CRAFTS!  I am going to be bringing a series of inexpensive crafts to make!  The first one involves SAND.  We live at the beach in Southern Calif. So this is easy to come by.  I hope you don’t have to spend a lot of money in buying any.  My website for Avon is http://carolynmullin.avonrepresentative.com  (I hope you’ll stop by for inexpensive

Christmas gifts!)   My website that will be coming online soon is http://www.conversationswithcarolyn.com and that is where I will be sharing more craft ideas.  There will be pictures there!    And my blogpost website is http://conversationswithcarolyn.blogspot.com/

where I am an eclectic writer!  Please take the time to visit there too and feel free to make anonymous or use your name to make comments.  Thanks!

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SAND JARS

~ Used natural pigments such as tea or coffee to dye sand and then create useful and attractive containers, showing off your work to

good effect.

You Will Need:

White sand

Natural pigments

A sieve

A straight glass

Newspaper

Paraffin wax

Kitchen equipment

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STEP ONE:

Sieve white or pale sand to remove any debris.  Divide the sand into several bowls.  To each bowl add a diluted pigment (such as filtered or instant coffee, tea, ground charcoal, or paprika …to name a few). Spread the contents of each bowl on a separate newspaper to dry.

STEP TWO:

Choose a straight sided glass which is narrower and shorter than your jar.  And sit the glass inside it so that the two rims are at the same level.  Center the glass so that the gap between it and the jar is even all around.

STEP THREE:

Roll a square of paper into a cone shape with a small opening at the point and secure it with tape. Trickle a layer of sand into the gap between the jar and the glass using the paper funnel to control the flow and create a wavy pattern.  Funnel the next layer in a different color and so on to create layers.

STEP FOUR:

Melt the small amount of paraffin wax in a double boiler.  Remove it from the heat and carefully pour it into the gap between the jar and the glass.  If it overflows wait until the wax is set and remove excess with a knife.

Submitted by: Carolyn Mullin at carolyncavies@yahoo.com 

Christmas Avon Products by Carolyn Mark Down!

Please write to me at carolyncavies@yahoo.com if there is something that you would like buy!  I have a different address for paypal which I will give you when you respond to that email, thanks!

MARK Mighty Mini Bag

 

Strong enough to stand up to any outfit (after all, the gray faux leather paired with goldtone hardware is very versatile!), this bag is roomy enough to fit all your essentials too. 12" L x 1 3/4" W x 9 1/2" H (7 1/2" handle drop).




PRICE:
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Shipping Cost:  $7.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

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Scentini Holiday Mixers Trio

Boxed and ready to give!

Shake them up...spritz them on...let the fun begin! Fun, festive purse-size Eau de

Toilette Sprays (each, .5 fl. oz.) plus a classic Holiday Martini Shaker.

• Rose Fizz
A sparkling cocktail of rose, peach and woods.
• Plum Twist
A flirtatious fusion of plum, berry and rich praline.
• Citrus Chill
A refreshing blend of mandarin, passionflower and amber.
• Holiday Martini Shaker
Plastic, 6 1/2" H x 3 1/8" diam.

PRICE:
$20.00

Shipping Cost:  $6.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

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Foot Works Lavender Collection Gift Set

Soothe weary soles. 4-piece gift set includes:

Comfort Foot Soak
3.4 fl. oz.

Clay Mask
3.4 fl. oz.

Overnight Treatment Cream
3.4 fl. oz.

Cozy Socks
Lavender striped with slide-free grips. One size fits most. Polyester/spandex. Imported.

Comes in a decorative gift box.
 

Price:
$20.00

Shipping Cost:  $6.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

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OUTSPOKEN Intense by Fergie Eau de Parfum Spray
The provocative fragrance that commands attention. Shining star fruit and luscious passion flower warmed by a sexy musk base.
TOP NOTES: Succulent blackberry, shining star fruit and luscious kumquat. MID NOTES: Vibrant purple passion flower,
lush gardenia and velvety orange flower petals. BASE NOTES: Sensual musks wrapped in white amber and blonde cedar. 1.7 fl. oz.

Fergie – Singer, musician and actress. Lead vocalist of The Black Eyed Peas and multi-platinum recording artist.

Price:
$30.00
Shipping Cost:  $5.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

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Kenneth Jay Lane Snake Watch

$30.00

Chic-friendly and won’t bite.

Coil-style bracelet in burnished brass. Flexible snake-shaped design fits most.

Price:
$30.00

Shipping Cost:  $4.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

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Pearlesque Cuff Watch

Reg. $34.99

Sale $17.00

CREAM (on the right side)

Faux-pearl cuff watch. Silvertone case with rhinestone accents and mother-of-pearl dial. One size fits most.


Price:
$17.00
]Shipping Cost:  $4.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

Payment Method:  PayPal 

Livvy 3 Necklace Gift Set

Reg. $24.99

Sale $15.00

Wear separately or all together! Removable pendant can be worn on all necklaces.

Set of 3 necklaces: one black faceted beads, one faux pearls and one silvertone chain with

faux-stone and rhinestone pendant. All approx. 16 1/2" L with 3 1/2" extenders.
Comes in decorative gift box.

GOOD TO KNOW
All of Avon’s jewelry is nickel-free for those with sensitive skin & allergies to nickel.


Price:
$15.00

Shipping Cost:  $4.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

Payment Method:  PayPal 

 

$12.00
includes:
mark Self Sanctuary Lemon Sugar 3-in-1 Shampoo
mark Shower Wash & Bubble Bath
mark Juice Gems Squeeze On Lip Gloss in Lemon Sugar

The mark Self Sanctuary Lemon Sugar 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Wash & Bubble Bath is
a pearlized formula that moisturizes, cleans and leaves skin refreshed and lightly scented –
it smells like lemon squares – so yummy!

Price:
$12.00

Shipping Cost:  $4.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

Payment Method:  PayPal 







AVON Wonder Passion Blossom Tea Mini Gift Set
$10.00
A $36.97 value!
This calming scent features passion flower tea, lotus flower and jasmine. Set includes:

Body Wash
2 fl. oz.

Body Cream
1.7 fl. oz.

Body Mist
2 fl. oz.


Price:
$10.00

Shipping Cost:  $4.00 (includes delivery confirmation)

Payment Method:  PayPal 





These are great classic hoop earrings with some added detail. These Double Hoop Drop Earrings from Avon have a
checkerboard faux stone and are available in goldtone only for just $5.00, a savings of 66% off the regular price of $14.99.
These earrings are also nickel free for those that have allergies or sensitive skin to nickel.
These are a simple classic design that will match your entire wardrobe.

PRICE:
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WORLD KINDNESS DAY! WORLD KINDNESS WEEK (November 14- 20)

 TODAY IS WORLD KINDNESS DAY! 

                                           

Definition of Kindness

1. the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.

2. a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.

3. kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.

4. friendly feeling; liking.⁴     

Here are ten great Bible verses for World Kindness Day (a day to practice random acts of kindness).

1. “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” (Proverbs 12:25)
2. “He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.” (Proverbs 19:17)
3. This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
4. “[God] has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” (Acts 14:17)
5. “God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Romans 2:4)
6. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
7. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
8. “… the incomparable riches of [God's] grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” (Ephesians 2:7)
9. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
10. “When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (Titus 3:4-6)

WORLD KINDNESS IDEAS

• Bake up a big batch of cookies and take them into work.
• Pick some fresh flowers, from your yard of course, and deliver them to a lonely person in a retirement home.
• Offer to wash your neighbor’s car.
• Step outside that comfortable comfort zone and do something nice for a perfect stranger today.
• When you are waiting in line to pay for your favorite cup of Joe, surprise the stranger waiting in line behind you and pay for his or hers!
• Let someone “cut” in front of you while you are waiting in line at the checkout counter.
• If you see a grocery cart in the parking lot, push it back into the corral. Remember, a real live person has to go out and gather up all those carts.
• Don't forget our four-legged friends on World Kindness Day.  Adopt a pet or volunteer at your local animal shelter!
• Free Kindness Day Electronic Greetings – Send a free e-card to a friend or loved one from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.
• Join the World Kindness Bloggers Unite Movement

 

 

 

FOR THE KIDS!

November 14 not only begins NATIONAL KINDNESS WEEK but also is National Teddy Bear Day. (There are two each year-Sept. 9 and Nov. 14) Have some Teddy bear fun with your children...KA's 'Bear Category is just too good NOT to check out! http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Teddy-Bear-Theme.aspx

 

Kid Activities | Teddy Bears and Other Bears Too

 

www.kidactivities.net

 

Teddy Bear Ideas for Kids! Arts, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Songs, Poems and more. Good for Pre-K thru school age.

 

KID ACTIVITIES FOR KINDNESS

http://www.kidactivities.net/category/Random-Acts-of-Kindness.aspx

LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS

http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/Educators/Lesson-Plans/

SCHOOL ACTIVITY IDEAS

http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/Educators/School-Activity-Ideas/

  

 

 

QUOTES

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. --Unknown No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. --Aesop quotes (Ancient Greek Fabulist and Author of a collection of Greek fables. 620 BC-560 BC) Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. --Albert Schweitzer quotes (German medical Missionary, Theologian, Musician and Philosopher. 1952 Nobel Peace Prize, 1875-1965) It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others. --Aristotle quotes (Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scientist and Physician, 384 BC-322 BC) Forget injuries; never forget kindness. --Confucius quotes (China's most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist, 551-479 BC) What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? --Jean-Jacques Rousseau quotes (French philosopher and writer whose novels inspired the leaders of the French Revolution, 1712-1778) Kindness is loving people more than they deserve. --Joseph Joubert quotes (French Essayist and moralist, 1754-1824) To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. --Samuel Johnson quotes (English Poet, Critic and Writer. 1709-1784) I prefer you to make mistakes in kindness than work miracles in unkindness. --Mother Teresa of Calcutta quotes (Albanian born Indian Missionary and Founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity. Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. 1910-1997)

 

 

Bible Quotes   And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me. (Ruth 1:8) And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee. (Ruth 2:4) And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left. And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. (Ruth 2:14-16) And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen. (Ruth 2:20) And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. (Ruth 3:10) Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city. (Ruth 3:15) And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. (Esther 2:7) He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives. (Psalm 106:46) A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. (Psalm 112:5) In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer. (Isaiah 54:8) But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. (Luke 6:35) Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. (Acts 9:36) Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." (Acts 14:17)  22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22,23) And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. (Ephesians 6:9) Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12) 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:5-8)

 

 SONGS ON YOUTUBE ABOUT KINDNESS

Try Some Kindness (The Letter K Song) 

The Kindness of Our God (story behind song) Rebecca St. James

Hear Rebecca talk about the inspiration behind her song, "The Kindness of Our God". Accompaniment tracks for this song are available for instant download at www.praisehymn.com! Pick your key- high, medium or low!

 kindness by chris tomlin with lyrics

kindness by chris tomlin of The Noise We Make CD with pictures of god's amazing creation EARTH!

 

SHARE WITH US!   

Do you have an act of kindness to share?  A song?  A quote?  A personal story?  If you feel comfortable sharing here, please do.  If not, you can send it to me at: carolyncavies@yahoo.com  and I'd be happy to share it with everyone with or without your name!  Thanks!