Amber Necklaces

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I just realized that I never posted a review of the amber necklaces we bought nearly a year ago.
I bought necklaces for each of the girls and one for myself . We love them!

I was concerned that at their age (when we first got them, the girls were 21 months) they would be bothered by them, try to take them off, or worse PULL each other by the neck. But they were delighted to see they got necklaces that matched mommy's and we haven't had a moments trouble with them. When they wake up in the morning they point to their necks and are ready to get dressed and put on their necklaces. They look so adorable too!

I love my necklace (I now have two from Inspired by Finn). It's been really difficult the last two years, as I developed a nickel allergy during pregnancy and can no longer wear most jewelry. My wedding ring and all my expensive jewelry irritates my skin; sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold, etc. I was told anything of a lesser quality than platinum would be a problem, because most metals contain nickel as a firming substance. Even beaded, plastic and cord jewelry is often made with metal clasps that I can't wear. I've tried "hypo-allergenic" jewelry and can't wear that either.

Now I have jewelry that I can wear all the time, and I don't even feel it. I was delighted to see how light and comfortable it is, and I LOVE that the clasp is all plastic, so NO irritation for me! It is a pleasure to be able to put on jewelry again! I also love that the clasp doesn't catch my hair the way almost all jewelry used to.
As I mentioned before, amber jewelry has natural analgesic properties. After wearing this necklace for months now, I am amazed to report that I do believe it is effective. I have fairly constant neck pain and should be seeing a chiropractor regularly, but I haven't been in months. The necklace really dulls the pain. When I forget to put it back on after showering, I can feel the difference. It's not a miracle, but it definitely takes the edge off of the pain. My grandmother wears her amber bracelet for bursitis and she agrees it does help.
I also wanted to comment on the quality of Kate's jewelry at Inspired by Finn. I have worn my multi-colored necklace about 23 hours a day, every day (occasionally switching it out with my "dressier" dark amber necklace) since we bought and it is still going strong which is impressive! My daughters, parents, brothers and grandmother all have them too and no one has had any quality complaints.
I highly recommend Kate at Inspired by Finn, she's very helpful and her jewelry is lovely. Shipping is also very reasonable, so check it out: http://hyenacart.com/inspiredbyfinn/
Who doesn't want jewelry that makes you feel better?!

Easter Sunday

John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."

Fortunately, I grew up with the knowledge of the love of Christ and came to His forgiveness at a very young age. I am so thankful for that! However, having grown up as a Christian, it has been easy for me to take salvation for granted, to find the message of the cross to be common place and ordinary, to view forgiveness as expected, even to imagine the privilege of prayer as some kind of right.
Today, Easter Sunday, is an obvious time to reflect on the Lord Jesus Christ’s love for me and the sin I could never have escaped. I remember that the guilt and condemnation of sin have been forever lifted from my soul, that I can look to each day with hope, and face eternity with boundless joy.
Today, I have been thinking of salvation as the BIG blessing in my life. Bigger than any other gift I will ever receive, more than I could have hoped for, and more precious than I even begin to comprehend. It is a gift given in love that cannot be shaken by anyone or anything. My eternity in Christ is secure. That overwhelmingly huge, all-encompassing reality will always be mine. But that is not all that Christ gives….
To take it a step further, I am reminded that every other thing in my life is like a bonus gift. Imagine that! He has given us more than just to be forever forgiven, more than His everlasting presence, more than love that does not quit. He has given us life abundant. Family, friends, homes, food ….bonuses! Laughter, health, skills, safety…..bonuses! Transportation, employment, pets, hobbies…..bonuses!
For me, it is important to realize that no matter what I may face, whatever frustrations, sickness, or worries come my way; my salvation is eternal, the BIG blessing will not be removed. Anything else is just extra and should be appreciated and enjoyed, but salvation is the foundation for it all. Thank you, Jesus, for the big blessing and all the bonus blessings that you pour on me daily.

1 Peter 1:3
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Area Consignment Sales

Almost time for consignment and yard sale season. YIPEE!!! Here's the latest info I could find on the local sales. Please let me know if I am missing any events!


Tickled Twice: Sale will start on 03/04/09 for the general public and run through 03/07/09, Hours will be 9-6 all days.
www.Tickledtwice.com

Belles and Beaus, 3/13-3/15
http://bellesandbeaussc.tripod.com/

Tot Trade 3/19-3/25, Jamil Temple
http://www.tottrade.net/

MOMS Sale (Twin Sale)
Our Spring Sale will be held 3/28/09. We will again be meeting at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington.
http://www.gcamotc.com/sales.htm

WeeSale
Spring/Summer Sale has been postponed until further notice
http://weesale.net/index.html

Another Babylegs contest!

So go here and enter:
http://www.babysnazz.com/contest/
Good luck!

More Dolls!

Waldorf Style Hand-crocheted Dolls

As a little girl, I always loved dolls. I had quite a collection from porcelain dolls to cornhusk dolls. Some of the ones I enjoyed the most were very simple dolls that gave my imagination plenty of room for creative play! My grandmother taught me to crochet years ago, and now I have created a very simple Waldorf-style doll just like the kind I would have loved as child. Since this is my pattern, it is unique and each doll is one of a kind, crocheted with cotton yarn and “huggably” stuffed to the perfect softness! My daughters and I love them! I am selling these dolls locally now for $12 so that I can buy more yarn to make more dolls. Eventually, I would charge more for them, because each takes about three hours of time from start to finish, plus the cost of materials. I can provide pictures of some of the other dolls I have available, but here is an example. (For $16 I can custom make a doll with specific color choices for dress and skin tone. It may take up to one week to complete.) Thanks for looking! Please e-mail me with any questions.