Do you blog? What do you write about? When I first began to blog my initial thoughts were what would I blog about? In the beginning I wrote exclusively about my business - the products in my retail store, their beginnings, uses and concepts. In an attempt to network and meet new friends, business associates and / or potential customers, I wanted to reach out to Christian women everywhere. As Christians we are to go to the Lord with everything we do, always remembering to put him first, and he will direct us and crown our efforts with success. In Proverbs 3:4-6 we are taught: 4 So shall thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and men. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6...

What do you do while you are waiting on the Lord for your blessings? Are you just sitting, hoping and praying that your ship will come in? Are you trusting but not seeing any results? Are you truly preparing for your season? These words of wisdom may help you jumpstart your season of suddenly’s. Understand the power of repentance (Matt 4:17 KJV - From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.) Have you gone to the Lord and told him of your sin? Have you asked him for his forgiveness? No sin no matter how big or small should go un-repented. Even though the Lord knows all he wants to hear from your lips that you are aware of the wrong you have done and he wants you to ask him for...

If you're like most women, you need a private outlet to communicate your fondest memories and your deepest fears. I'd like to introduce you to the age-old tradition of journaling.  The word "Journal" may be sometimes used for "diary" but really the two are different because in a diary you usually write everyday , while in a journal you don't have to. Journals were originally used with the end result being publication. Today they are also being used as a way to leave important information to our loved ones about our daily lives and heritage.  Your journal does not have to be fancy and expensive. A notebook preferably spiral will do because this allows you to fold it back and write comfortably. If you are crafty this would be...

You can read new posts on this blog via the RSS feed   When the Mayflower landed on the shores of America, the European settlers were greeted with the first gift baskets. Dried fish and meats, corn, beans and other vegetables were presented to the settlers, by the American Indians, to welcome their arrival. In the 1700 and 1800’s, individuals created baskets full of fruits, foods and candies for Christmas, Easter and other holidays. Today’s gift baskets are designed with the individual recipients tastes in mind for holidays, special occasions such as showers, birthdays and anniversaries or “just because”. Books, music, figurines, and photographs are being used to create memorable keepsakes. Fruits, foods and candies now share space in...

MommyFest 2008 is in full swing and will be ending soon.  It has been so much fun reading the blogs of other Moms.  If you haven't had a chance to visit take a few minutes to stop by and see all the fun that is taking place.    There are lots of giveaways and some contests from the other bloggers as well as short audios from guest speakers.  Really good information is being given away there.    Don't forget to sign my guestbook to be entered into a drawing for a free Inspirational Gift Basket.  No purchase necessary to win, just sign the guestbook with your comments and you will be automatically entered to win.  Deadline to enter - Sun. May 18, 2008.    Have a...

  Alyssa Avant is our guest this month and she is currently hosting the Organizer on Tour. Alyssa is a Christian author and speaker, blogger, podcaster and ghostwriter. Her passion is helping others, specifically teen and tween girls and their moms. Organized Life by Design, is her newest venture to help Christian women through one of her other great loves, organizing! Her philosophy for organization is ""Applying practical knowledge and Godly principles to life.” To kick off her new ministry and site the right way, Alyssa, the Organizer on Tour, wants to be of service to you! That’s what it is all about so she is going on tour, a blog tour that is. Members of her social network were asked to submit two or three questions and...

You're Invited Come & Join Our Blog Party     What is MommyFest you say? MommyFest is an Interactive Online event for Moms of all kinds. Stay at home, work at home, business owner, babysitter, grandmothers, everyone is invited. Doesn't matter what kind of mom you are its a Blog Party. Just like a regular convention, there will be exhibitors and workshops during the entire event. Exhibitors will have booths with links to their site with details about their services and any other information that they wish to share. A list of the workshops being offered and all details can be found by clicking on the following link http://mommyfest.com/2008 or by cutting and pasting it into your browser. Or simply use the link on my home page...

The second Sunday in May is set aside in the United States to celebrate mothers. Many churches have special services in which they honor Mothers. Anna Jarvis, succeeded in introducing Mother's Day in the sense as we celebrate it today. Anna had spent many years looking after her ailing mother. When her mother died in Philadelphia on May 9, 1905, Anna missed her greatly. So did her sister Elsinore whom she looked after as well. Anna felt children often neglected to appreciate their mother enough while the mother was still alive. Now, she intended to start a Mother's Day, as an honoring of the mothers. In 1907, two years after her mother's death, Anna Jarvis disclosed her intention to her friends who supported her cause wholeheartedly. So...

Our new blog has been launched today. Stay focused on it and we will try to keep you informed. You can read new posts on this blog via the RSS feed. Welcome to Laurel Tree Creations. This inspiration was give to me with the divine guidance from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  The purpose of Laurel Tree is to help you or someone you love with their walk with Christ.  These items are designed to bring you peace as you get closer to our Lord who lives within each of us.  One snowy day in 2006 as I was literally climbing over a mountain of snow and talking to the Lord as I usually do I was asking the Lord about a better way.  He said to me you love giving gifts of inspiration and...