Hi, my name is Erin. I'm from Georgia but live in Oregon now with my family of four. I've been blessed with a son and daughter ages 5 and 2 1/2 years old. I have been married to my husband for six and a half years now.
I enjoy graphic design, loom knitting, blogging, reading all sorts of books, crafting, exploring the great outdoors, homeschooling my children, and more!
Archive for April 7th, 2009
Blog Anniversary at Dore’s Diaries!
April 7th, 2009 | 
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On April 22, 2009 Dore’s Diaries Blog will be celebrating her 1 year Blog Anniversary. Won’t you come and join in on the fun? I’m so happy that this is going on after I get moved in!
Giveaway Part 1 – US RESIDENTS ONLY
**First Place**
~Cosmedicine Healthy Face Regimen ($102 value)c/o Beauty Junkies Unite
~Your choice of Custom Blogspot 3 column Blog Design
($75 value) OR a Portrait Tile Pendant ($50 value) c/o Angela Vinez Design
**Second Place**
~Microfiber Camisole and Thong Set ($60 value) c/o My Adea
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
**Third Place**
~Baby Basket w/ Lavender Chamomile Baby Lotion 8oz, Baby Fresh Whipped Body Butter 8 oz, Baby Bum Rub Ointment, and Chamomile Glycerine Baby Soap ($46.00 value)
c/o Vital Earth Traditions
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
**Fourth Place**
~Savorings Serving Tray Gift Set c/o Pillsbury
~Shirt of your choice ($24 value) c/o Leave Me B
**Fifth Place**
~Savorings Wine Bag Gift Set c/o Pillsbury
~Shirt of your choice ($24 value) c/o Leave Me B
**Sixth Place**
~Pillsbury Home is Calling Gift Basket c/o Pillsbury
~Shirt of your choice ($24 value) c/o Leave Me B
**Seventh Place**
~Lure for Him and Lure for Her Gift Set ($38 value)
c/o Eden Fantasys, an awesome place for Adult Toys
**Eighth Place**
~”Gift of Beauty” ($35 value) c/o It’s A Glam Thing
**Ninth Place**
~$20 Gift Certificate c/o Vital Earth Traditions
**Tenth Place**
~8 oz. Soy Candle ($15.75 value) c/o Lorain’s Touch
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Eleventh Place**
~Spinlash ($15 value) c/o Spinlash
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Twelfth Place**
~Bitch Balance Butter ($9 value) c/o Vital Earth Traditions
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Thirteenth Place**
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
~2 oz. Soy Candle ($3.25 value) c/o Lorain’s Touch
**Fourteenth Place**
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Fifteenth Place**
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
Giveaway Part 2 – OPEN TO EVERYONE!
**First Place**
~Custom Banner ($149 value) c/o Bannerwind.com
~5,000 EC credits c/o Paperkraft.net
**Second Place**
~Professional Logo ($99 value) c/o Logowind.com
~2,000 EC credits c/o Random Detoxification
~1000 EC credits c/o Freaky Frugalite
**Third Place**
~10,000 EC credits c/o Kampanye Damai Pemilu Indonesia 2009
~1,000 EC credits c/o A Grateful Heart
~The All-New DIL Rules eBook ($14.95 value) c/o Sally Shields
**Fourth Place**
~2,000 EC credits c/o Seek No More
~1,500 EC credits c/o PolitEkon
~1,500 EC credits c/o Nesting Buddy
~By the Book: How to Take Care of MY Kids eBook ($9.95 value)
c/o Karmel Publishing
**Fifth Place**
~2,000 EC credits c/o Windmill on the Hill
~1,500 EC credits c/o Things About Computer
**Sixth Place**
~1,500 EC credits c/o A Simple Life
~1,500 EC credits c/o Mature Not Senile
~1 month 125×125 ad space on PR3
c/o Better Interpersonal Communication
**Seventh Place**
~2,000 EC credits c/o Moms… check nyo
~500 EC credits c/o Legal Cat-asthrope
~1 month 125×125 ad space on PR3 c/o Dore’s Diaries
**Eight Place**
~1,000 EC credits c/o Indo Contest
~500 EC credits c/o Affiliatizer
~500 EC credits c/o Rapid Shoots
~500 EC credits c/o Scandals Prime dot COM
~250 EC credits c/o Stay at Home Mom
~1 month 125×125 ad space on PR3 c/o Symphony of Love
**Ninth Place**
~2000 EC credits c/o DB Comix
~500 EC credits c/o AllBlogContest
~1 month 125×125 ad space on PR2 c/o Free Famous Quotes
**Tenth Place**
~1500 EC credits c/o Mommy’s Little Corner
~500 EC credits c/o My Kids Are My World
~1 month 125×125 ad space on PR2 c/o Gift Reviews
**Eleventh Place**
~1000 EC credits c/o East Coast Life
~500 EC credits c/o Vanilla Seven
~200 EC credits c/o Margie and Edna’s Basement
~1 month 125 x 125 ad space on PR2 c/o Blog Friendly PR
**Twelfth Place**
~1000 EC credits c/o Life’s a Pizza Pie
~500 EC credits c/o Make Every Day Your Lucky Day
**Thirteenth Place**
~1024 EC credits c/o The Matthias Chronicles
**Fourteenth Place**
~250 EC credits c/o Pregnant with Cancer
~250 EC credits c/o Nothing Off Limits
I hope you participate with us! 
Read and Share DVD – Volume 1
Share the joy and wonder of God’s Word with the children in your life.
I am so excited that I am able to review the Read and Share DVD Bible: Volume 1 movie for you all as part of Thomas Nelson Book Reviewers team .
I’m a christian, and I’m always looking for wholesome ways to share the word of God with others, especially children. I feel a special calling on my life as to work in areas where children are involved. So, I’m nit picky as to what christian curriculum or biblical resources that I present and support aiming that it’s all biblically accurate.
After watching the Read and Share DVD Bible: Volume 1, I must say I am very pleased, I rated it 5 stars! This is probably best for younger children as the stories are meant to stick to the span of younger children, very simple but stick to the general point. The viewing experience is wonderful as it looks as if we are seeing an actual story book come to life! The colors are bright cheerful which is key when presenting something to young children. The characters in the movie act out what the narrator explains and the music is a perfect fit, light and gentle.
Stories include: The Beginning, Adam & Eve, The Flood, Abram, Isaac & Rebekah, Jacob & Esau, Rachel, Jacob & God, John the Baptist, Jesus is Born, Jesus is Tempted, Jesus Love Children, and One Lost Sheep.
This video is great for family devotion time and even for Sunday School. As each segment you can stop and discuss with your children and answer any questions that they may have.
You can purchase this DVD: (Retails $14.99) at Christianbook.com for $10.99, if you are looking for a steal. It’s also available at many Christian bookstores, Powell’s Books, Barnes & Nobel, Amazon and many other places online stores.
Checklists All-In-One and a GIVEAWAY!!! | Food Storage Made Easy
I learned about a super helpful website today that teaches all about food storage information and tips! THir information is not limited to their site either, they’ve created a Food Storage Made Easy binder and are going to sell it as an e-book on the 9th of this month. This is great because it saves on shipping and you can assemble it for yourself!
What is included in the Binder?
* Instructions for how to make it cute and functional, exactly like ours!
* ALL 26 BabyStep Checklists (no more waiting for the next list!)
* 100 pages of detailed information about each of the ten BabySteps
* Our very best posts, handouts, and extra information
* All the spreadsheets and documents you need to plan your 3 Month and Long Term Food Storage without needing a computer
* Recipe Appendix including all 33 recipes that we encourage you to try out in the Checklists
* Sections for additional research and personal notes to be added in
* Cute cover pages and dividers (because you know we have to make it fun)
via Checklists All-In-One and a GIVEAWAY!!! | Food Storage Made Easy.
To celebrate this great event, they’ve 10 copies to give away for free to those of us who help spread the word! I encourage you to check it out for yourself!
