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rainbow everything!

July 10, 2018 Filed in GIFT IDEAS,things i love

It’s no secret that i love rainbows and color.
recently i found a few cute rainbow things on Amazon and that made me wonder how many more things are out there?
i love shopping for fun things that make great gifts or just fun to enjoy.
so…. I complied a list of All Things Rainbow!
it was so much fun to make!
ENJOY!


Rainbow Drink Tumbler



Rainbow Sweater



Rainbow Backpack



Rainbow Popsicle Floatie



Rainbow Sunnies


No Spill Paint Cups & Brushes in Rainbow Colors


Rainbow Key Chain



Rainbow Sneakers for Women



Rainbow Wall Hooks



Girls Rainbow Sweatshirt


Rainbow Watercolor Hearts Pillowcase



Rainbow Baby Onesie


Unicorn Sprinkles Sugar Shaker


Rainbow Pool Floatie


Rainbow Maracas



Rainbow Head & Wristbands


Rainbow Leggings



Rainbow Sticky Notes


Kids Rainbow Tube Socks


Rainbow Art Book



Rainbow Striped Body Pillow



Rainbow Popsicle Art Puzzle



Rainbow Bath Bombs



Rainbow Tape Dispenser



Rainbow Stripe Tote Bag


Rainbow Kite



Rainbow Cloud Floatie 



All the Colors of the Rainbow Nail Polish Set



Curved Rainbow Stacking Blocks



Rainbow Pool Floatie for Babies  (i got this for Tiny)


a different Rainbow Art Book


Rainbow Glitter Nail Polish


Rainbow No Tie Shoelaces


Rainbow Painted Xylophone


Rainbow Striped Backpack



Rainbow Coffee Cup


Rainbow Eye Shadow Palette


Rainbow Waterproof Rechargeable Camp LED Light


Rainbow Purse


Rainbow Colored Coasters


Rainbow Shaped Pool Floatie



Insulated Rainbow Lunch Box


Set of Rainbow Washie Tape


Universal Rainbow USB Charger



Rainbow Umbrella



Rainbow Calendar



Rainbow Throw Rug


Extra Tall Rainbow Birthday Candles



Rainbow Wooden YoYo


Rainbow Swim Trunks



Rainbow Swing


Rainbow Ukulele


Rainbow Playing Cards



Rainbow Glass Wind Chimes


Rainbow Tinsel Eyelashes


Hair Dryer in Rainbow Chrome Finish



Rainbow Make Up Brushes



Rainbow Rain Boots


Plastic Rainbow Party Cups – Set of 8


Wasn’t that fun!?!
Surrounding myself with colorful things makes me happy.
🙂

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Christy - I have those no tie laces, not in rainbow, but I love them! They are so awesome.

Jeanie - Hi, Meg,

I’m not on Instagram but saw your daughter is at 40 weeks with her baby. Congratulations on the upcoming grandson, and godspeed to Lauren in her delivery!

Jen - I was soooo disappointed to see that first rainbow sweater is only for children. 🙁

Kate - ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡

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let’s have a baby shower!

April 17, 2018 Filed in foster care,things i love

I know I still need to write the q & a about foster care.
I have started to write it several times but I get overwhelmed!
But I will definitely get to it!

Today I have something super special that I already know you’ll want to be a part of.
Mr. Tiny is transitioning to go home with his Mama in the next few weeks!
She has worked so hard to get to this day and I am so proud of her!
She loves him beautifully.
Foster care is new to me and it has been a roller coaster of emotions all along the way but right now I am filled with hope for his future and hers!


Let me tell you how rad this kid is:
1. He is happy ALL THE TIME!
2. He loves life from sun up to sun down.
3. He smiles at everyone he meets.
4. He rarely cries and he sleeps all night.

He has been the biggest JOY for our entire family.

I know that so many of you are in love with him just from his pictures!
I thought one way to show love and support for his mom, for Tiny and for me as his foster mom would be to throw her a baby shower!
Soooo…. you are invited to a virtual baby shower!
All of the gifts with none of the cheesy baby games.  😉


I made an Amazon “registry” for all kinds of things that would be a blessing to Tiny and his mom.
It’s got big items like a crib all the way down to little bitty baby socks.
There are clothes for the coming summer & winter, books and toys.
And even the very practical items like formula and diapers.


I want Tiny’s mama to know that she has support and that she is loved.
Let’s bless her socks off!

CLICK HERE FOR TINY’S BABY SHOWER REGISTRY

********YOU GUYS BOUGHT EVERYTHING!!!*********

If you see something on the list that you’d like to give you click Add to Cart and purchase it.
It will be shipped to me.  I will not see your credit card information.
I don’t even know if I see who did the purchasing.

My family will make sure everything is given to Tiny’s mama.

Thanks for being a part of my life through this blog!
I hope you feel inspired to help others today.
Giving generously is the best feeling!!!
This verse was the focus of the sermon at my church on sunday and I’m gonna leave it here for you too.


I want to be that kind of giver… “always ready to share with others”.

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Laura - Just love this. <3 Awesome!! Our local ministry #chosenforlife is having a fundraiser assisting adoption, fostercare <3. I'll commit the $ there since Tiny is covered in Love & diapers. Thanks for standing in the gap!

cornelia krahn - I live in Colorado but was in Kansas last weekend. I saw Meg and Tiny in a store and became like a stammering groupie. I actually asked Meg if I could approach her because I didn’t want to violate Tiny’s privacy. She’s right-he smiles at everyone and is a beautiful baby. He and his mother are very lucky!

Tracy - I have a feeling the reason Tiny is so happy and well adjusted is a tribute to you and your loving family!! His life (and his mama’s) have been blessed by you. <3

Jen Gallizzo - I was too late!! What an amazing idea of a virtual shower. You are full of love and this baby and mama clearly blessed to have your support!!

alice h - how amazing of you to do this and that everything has been bought!! I came to buy something and felt so happy for Tiny and his momma!!

Robin Allen - This is great, my friend is an amazing foster mom, this support is so crucial for everyone to be successful in reuniting…so proud of mama for working so hard…both of their smiles are priceless..you have been such a positive in their lives…

You make us all want to foster these precious kids..

Jill - Our sermon was based on the exact same verse!

jenn - MEG! TINY! i’m in freakin tears reading this news. way to go, tiny’s mom❤️ and way to go meg and friends…. what an amazing showering of love and hope. tiny, i love you. meg, i love you and i’m sending the hugest hug❤️

meg duerksen - They were there but already purchased. He’s got diapers forever! 🙂

meg duerksen - everything is purchased! It’s so cool!

Jerri - Meg how awesome the list was fufilled so quickly! I noticed even doubles
of many items. I was wondering if there is a Women’s Care Center near you that any extras could go to? Here locally the Center has a Shepher’s Fold and when the women come in for weekly Bible study they earn points to “shop” with. This is a wonderful ministry that has saved so many of the innocent unborn. Blessings! ❤️💙💚💛🧡💜💗

meg duerksen - I’m guessing another opportunity will arise at some point. Thanks!

meg duerksen - NO you aren’t challenged! I refilled the list several times and everything is purchased! It’s so awesome!

Laura - I a truly technically challenged or your list is empty. Want to make another one?

Amber - Hey Meg!

Everything is gone!! How awesome! Any way that I can still help?

Amber

B - Thank you for doing this!! My mother in law did more than 65 foster babies and one of them was at my baby shower for my first born. I was given everything for my son, and that poor baby had NOTHING of his own. My little one was celebrated and anticipated, and that little guy was at the mercy of kind strangers. It made me so sad about the injustice in the world. I am so happy mama is going to be reunited with her lovely little one!!!!!

Katie - I don’t see anything on the list – does that mean it’s all purchased?

Betsy Frost - Are there anymore items that could be added? The last thing that’s out there is the Desitin, but I’m guessing it’s not being ordered because it’s an “Add On” item and one must purchase at least $25 worth of items in order to buy it and send it. I’d love to help!

Kelly - What a beautiful gesture and I am happy to be able to participate. I am so glad that they are being reunited though I am sure that his absence will leave a hole in your hearts until the next little one that needs love comes your way. Thank you for sharing this journey with us all.

Kate - Meg,
I missed out and the list is already fulfilled, Can you add additional items? PLEASE!!! I really want to support this amazing Mom!

Monica - Meg-

What a wonderful idea! The list is almost fulfilled. Could you add more diapers, maybe in bigger sizes? You know he will need those soon!

rebecca - just a note…if you are trying to donate and get sent to Meg…make sure nothing else is in your amazon cart otherwise your non donated stuff will get sent too 🙂

Ashley - I could hardly check out fast enough! Had to keep removing and picking new items because someone already purchased them. 🙂 Hope to see the list totally wiped out shortly!!

Jennifer S - I love foster care moms and all of the good it can do, especially when families can be reunited! A little something is coming from us here in North Carolina. So much love and hope for Tiny and his sweet Mom!

Holly rice - I have a little boy that is 10 months old… would you accept gently used items from a boy who has way too much and would love to share?? I could easily come up with a box of toys and clothes to send your way if you’re willing to accept them! Let me know. Thanks!!

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three things

April 14, 2018 Filed in random,recipes,things i love,Uncategorized


#1
I got to talk with Haley Williams on her podcast “Kindled”
we talked about creativity, the Craft House and lots of other stuff.
Click over and check it out.

#2
this looks really good and fun to make too!
i like the Tasty site because of the videos!  I am a visual learner who enjoys instant gratification.
i love being able to see the whole recipe so quickly.
the recipe is here: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie 


#3
i have been searching for inspiration to remodel our master bathroom so i have been thinking about allllllllll the tile.
the only thing i am almost sure about is a freestanding bathtub.
but everything else is still undecided.  
i am going to choose something white and maybe some black (but probably not).
but if i was the kind of lady that got to redo things majorly whenever i got tired of them… i would choose something really colorful.

i love all of those colors!
how fun is that pink vanity?!!!

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Jill - Does Mr. Duerksen get a vote on a pink vanity in his master bath? ;-} Asking for a friend.

Tracy Koeppen - I like the green vanity! Paint is easy to change so you could easily change it once you decide to move on… green tile not so much.. Lots of pretty choices!

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happy pics

April 3, 2018 Filed in instagrammy,pretty,things i love,Uncategorized

these are instagram accounts i follow that make me smile and inspire me.
click on the photo and it will take you to their IG account.   🙂













 

I am positive you are feeling more happy than you were one minute ago after seeing all these beautiful pics!
and i hope you enjoy following their instagram feeds.

 

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Laurie - You make me smile!! Thanks for the inspiration! I love new feeds to inspire me to create

Alisa Workman - We follow some of the same accounts. It’s always great to have color in your life.

Heather - Love these! I love colorful pictures in my instagram feed, thanks for sharing! Do you follow @studiodiy? I feel like you would love it / it fits in with all these other ones!

Lorri - Such sunny goodness – thank you for sharing! They will be a definite lift, just like your IG feed is. 🙂

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reading – listening – eating

March 27, 2018 Filed in things i love

we just got back from a family vacation celebrating my parents’ 50th (almost) wedding anniversary to Roatan Island, Honduras.
it was AMAZING!
i will blog the photos and info about it all soon.
for a beach trip i try to always bring a new book.
the night before we left i went to walmart for all the last minute things (mike&ike’s, new backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc) and i grabbed “The Glass Castle”.

Someone had mentioned it earlier that week and i recalled that i’d meant to see the movie last year but never did.
i brought it on the trip and finished it – I LOVED it!
i didn’t even realize it was a memoir since i didn’t read the back!  My mom had read it so she told me that as i was almost done with it.
it made it even better to realize it was true!
and i see now that it’s right there on the cover “A MEMOIR” but I was too focused on relaxing at the beach to see it.


i listened to Jen Hatmaker’s podcast last week with Becca Stevens from Thistle Farms.
soooo good!
definitely listen to this one!
here’s a video about Thistle Farms:
https://youtu.be/I_y4BniKBso



and i listened to Mom Struggling Well podcast with Sara Hagerty.
totally worth the listen!
🙂
i was struggling that day with some confusing feelings about foster care and some of their dialogue wondering and aching for the time they missed with their adopted kiddos before they were in their families reminded me how important caring for kids in the “inbetween” times is.  How they need to be loved in a BIG way even if it’s a short stay.  i was grateful for those reminders.


i made this recently and we decided it was really just goulash in soup form.
but we also hadn’t had goulash in…. forever.
it was yummy!  🙂
Beef & Macaroni Soup

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Jen Gallizzo - I love following your life! The vacation looked awesome! Especially love your pics of “tiny” on insta!!! What an awesome story of faith.

Robin - If you loved Glass Castle, you have to read her other novel Halfbroke Horses. You’ll love it, too!

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things i am loving…

October 29, 2017 Filed in random,things i love


Salon Perfect –  Stick To Your Guns
this is my current favorite nail polish color!
i do currently have this color on my nails but this lady’s nails look so much better than mine.
i found this at wal-mart – $4.


these cookies made me super happy.
and i ate A LOT of them!



have you seen some of katie daisy’s new work?
painting in her fabulous style on top of beautiful photos!!
she makes EVERYTHING beautiful!



I saw this a few months ago in the theater and just wathed it again at home last night.
such a good movie!!
two thumbs up!


this advertisement for this tee came across my IG feed and i LOVE it!!
it was from The Pink Lily.
this isn’t an ad on my part… and i have no idea about this shop but this shirt is perfect!
i am ready for all the christmas music and cookies and movies!!!


Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
i made this recipe for our church potluck today – SO EASY!!!
i doubled it even and there wasn’t a single bite left to bring home.
i love my crock pot!!!



i think i found my halloween costume…. HA HA HA!

 


i have new Mini Scrap Bunting in my shop in FALL COLORS!!!
this was so fun to put together!
go check it out!

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Heather - Just got my bunting in the mail this week and I ADORE the size of the squares and the length of it!! I hope you make some more for Christmas in this bigger size! Have a bunch of places I want to stick it! Thanks!

Iris Brown - I love all these suggestions. Especially the mac & cheese recipe!!!!! 🙂

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more summer memories

August 16, 2017 Filed in family fun,random,things i love


we only made it to this waterfall once this summer!
that’s a total bummer.
we never know what we will find when we turn down the path towards the water.
this year the water level was low so there was not much to explore.
but being outside on a beautiful day is always good!
and we added this day to the many memories of coming here together.


we even got kobe to try swimming for the first time!
he hated it.


we tried to watch the sunset as much as possible from our firepit.
sometimes that included margaritas… sometimes chickens… sometimes both.
and sometimes we’d even have s’mores and an actual fire.


i used my stash of linens and cutter quilts to recover all the craft house porch cushions.
it felt great to use my sewing machine again!
it had been way too long since i had gotten that out.


i did SO MUCH GARDENING this summer!
i hope with all my heart that it all comes back next year – or at least 75% of it!!
it doesn’t look great this year but next year it might fill in and be fabulous.
fingers crossed.

annie learned to use the riding mower this summer!


sean turned 17 years old!
i think that is pretty rude of him to just keep growing up without my permission… just kidding.
he is a super fun kid.
i enjoy spending time with him so much!


we spent our 4th of july very differently than ever before!
we were in a tiny theater and we were in the 7th row.
it was THE BEST CONCERT!!!
it was surreal…. to be so close and for them to sound so incredibly good!
and craig sang every word to every song.
and i love that.

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Laura Oyler - Can we talk about what’s going on with Sean’s cake? Because that looks delicious!

Tam - Love all the pictures ♥️♥️

Kerri - We attended our first concert at the Stiefel just last night (we’re in Ellsworth). What a great, intimate venue!

Katie - Wondering what kind of cake that is for Sean’s birthday – it looks like ice cream, but isn’t melty. Looks delicious! Please share!

Kacy - I love the Stiefel Theater. And the Avett Brothers. We just moved to Nebraska from Beloit, KS and we ALMOST bought tickets to that show, but didn’t quite know how moved/settled we’d be. We did see a Michael W Smith Christmas Concert there a few years ago that was incredible though. We sat up in the balcony and felt just as close.

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