Caring with Bears

A typical 9th grader or...Freshman is usually more concerned about their phone, hair, boyfriend or girlfriend, ipod, music, etc. Occasionally, these young people emerge from their typical concerns and look outside to see there are people who really need what they can give. Recently I have witnessed this metamorphosis.

The Teddy Bear Gang - 2010
Front: Melea, Madison, Bailey, Amaris, Julia, Miranda, Annesia, Alyssa
Back: Bailey, Isabelle, Brooklyn, Kalub, Adam, Hailey, Jared, Angelica, Alan, Ruby

I have 21 students in my 9th grade Clothing class. Usually, in this class, students want to make PJ pants, shorts, bags, and other projects for themselves.


My students challenged
themselves to make something for someone they do not know and will not see. They are taking a week to make their version of  "Care Bears".

These bears are small, cuddly and will be traveling to Guatemala as a gift to give comfort to young children undergoing various surgical procedures. These 9th graders have cut, stitched & stuffed these little bears with care and concern.

I'm a Norseman...

 Alexander Graham Bell said "When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." 
This week I have been given an unexpected opportunity. I will be teaching part-time at North Davis Jr. High; I will be a Norseman. I will be teaching 8th & 9th graders. My classes will include FACS exploration (code for Home Ec. for 8th grade) and 9th clothing. 
I wasn't looking for this job, thought my college major was near extinction, was looking in many other directions for opportunities.


I know this will be a challenge but I keep remembering how Julia Child talked about being "fearless" as she entered Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. So, I too, will be fearless and hope to help some young 8th or 9th grader gain an appreciation for Family & Consumer Sciences. I will also challenge them with this nugget...

"Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. " Christopher Robin to Pooh


Kid's Just Want to Play!

Every child has a desire to play, to smile, get a thrill to being with other children.

Not all play grounds make this possible. Wheelchairs, walkers, and other devices can hinder a child from being able to play in an ordinary playground.

Chloe's Sunshine Playground is an accessible park that is tentatively planned to be built in Syracuse, UT. The playground will include features that will allow ALL children to play side-by-side, including those with special needs.
http://thenochildleftoutproject.blogspot.com/

I have seen and played with children on this type of playground and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. Join me and help this playground become a reality for children of all abilities!
http://scentsiblejulie.blogspot.com/
During the month of July I will be donating 25% from the sale of Scentsy warmers. Plug-In, Mid-Size or the Full-Size models will all be available for this cause. You can give me a call, host a party, order online to get involved. https://julied.scentsy.us/Home
Together we can make this happen NOW!

It's a Scentsy GIVEAWAY from me!

Just follow the rules and you could win Scentsy's Freedom Bundle
Each rule is worth points and the points you accumulate increase your chances to win.

1. Go to my Scentsy blog http://scentsiblejulie.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment about your favorite Scentsy scent. (1 point)

2. Follow the remaining rules at this blog  http://scentsiblejulie.blogspot.com/

Babies!

 Two Dove & Four Robin

Two baby Dove and four baby Robin eggs. Can you believe the color of the Robin eggs. I am amazed!
The eggs cracked and birds hatched. The mothers are protective so we had to be very "covert" to get these shots.
The Dove are much more attractive at this point and have just about outgrown their "condo" on the door. The Robins on the window ledge are well guarded, pictures are hard to get. These Robin babies are pretty ugly right now...as you can see.

Robins move out Dove moves in!

The nest on the wreath has new tenants.

The robins moved out...to a new nest in the backyard.

A cute little Mourning dove moved in...

she has laid two little eggs... 

in about 10 more days we should see baby birds.

Handmade for Free...

Enter to win a handmade crochet headband.
Go to Emily's blog to find out more:
http://emilysparks.blogspot.com/.

more Chirp Chirp less Knock, Knock

I usually have a seasonal wreath on my front door...

using florals, vines, twigs, ribbons and twine.
I've even used a man-made bird nest or two.
It seems that some of my feathered friends
wanted to add a more "natural" dimension
to my creations.

Last year a couple of finches decided the wreath
was a great place to nest.

The Finches were wonderful tenants. 

They built a small nest, laid very small eggs

This year I hung the wreath and the very next day 

I noticed a bit of grass on the porch and the next day more bits of grass.

finally we noticed a much larger nest.

Robins have moved into the wreath.

there is more CHIRP CHIRP than knock knock at this door.
Will there be eggs?
Will there be baby birds?
Wait and see with me!

Do You Have a Favorite Teacher?

Give an apple to your favorite teacher!

Scentsy is introducing a Mid-Size Warmer

to commemorate Teacher Appreciation week.

ABCs is a wonderful accent for classrooms, 

offices and homes. A red apple proclaims “The best teachers teach from the heart”

letting teachers in your life know you appreciate them.

The hand-painted red apple and green stem in matte finishes

are embossed on a low-gloss blackboard-like background.

A white alphabet border completes the classroom theme.

Crafted from translucent porcelain, the letters glow from within

when the warmer is lit.

Enter to win this warmer for a favorite teacher.

Leave a comment, visit my website, email 4 contacts.

The winner will be announced Monday April 26th.
www.scentsy.com/julied
THE Winner is Chelsea Seal of Ogden, Utah
Congratulations Chelsea.


Come back for the Next Scentsy Giveaway - A Collegiate Favorite

Iowa's Favorite Tater Tot Arrived

March 24, 2010

Tate Michael Dillman

Maggie made the announcement

that he is

"Maggie's brudder"

followed by

"he's out"

as if there was any doubt.

M&M's are more than chocolate in a candy shell

M&M's have always been one of my favorite treats,
chocolate covered in colorful candy shells.
Now they have an extra special meaning.
I have my very own m&m's; in other words Max & Madisyn.

Max & Madisyn
are
Mr. & Mrs.

And the WINNER is...

All of the comments, posts and tweets have all been verified and the

winner of my Scentsy giveaway is...
Emily Sparks of San Diego, California.

She will be receiving a $25 Scentsy gift certificate from me.

Thanks to all of you who entered this Scentsy giveaway. I will be sending you a free Scentsy sample if you will send me your mailing address through scentsy.jewel@gmail.com
Check Back soon for the next Scentsational giveaway!

How can you get more free Scentsy products?

Book a "basket" party with me and get a free Plug-In warmer

A "Basket" party is simple! If you have a workplace gathering area, i.e. reception area, break room, restroom etc. you can host a Basket Party.
I will provide a small tote containing all 80 scents, a scentsy bar of wax, catalogs, and order forms. Take the tote and warmer to work. Plug in the warmer let the scentsy wax melt. The fabulous scent will announce "Scentsy is Here". Tell your coworkers you have Scentsy for them to order and they will. You will have 3-5 days and then close the party, collect the orders check/credit card/cash and give me a call.
I'll place your order and Scensty will ship the order directly to you.
(If you have a Scentsy warmer you can use your own or we can order one for you as part of your Hostess rewards.)

If getting together with friends appeals to you host an Open House party and chat it up with your friends while you sample the 80 amazing scents from Scensty.
Just give me a call for your party or contact my website www.scentsy.com/julied

It's a Scentsy GIVEAWAY from me!

Scentsy is the hottest new thing in candles! If you haven't heard of Scentsy, it works like this: Instead of burning a candle and worrying about a flame you have to put out or the issue with kids getting burned, you have a warmer or plug-in unit that melts scented wax! The warmer never gets hot enough to burn (even if the melted wax is spilled) yet the strong scents are simply AMAZING! Scentsy has 80 different wax scents and 45 different warmers to choose from, in addition to plug-ins and specialty collections!

These plug-ins are HOT! And they come in YUMMY colors too!
There are even warmers you can create yourself....with rub-on vinyl designs! AWESOME!
You can order items individually or in multi-packs.

Full size warmers and plug-ins fill my home with the fresh, warming scents. There is nothing quite like a good smelling house.

And FINALLY....the newest craze around here are the collegiate warmers....are these not the COOLEST? These would make a great gifts for the college sports fan in your life.

NOW BACK TO THE GIVEAWAY.....

Here is how you can enter to win $25 of Scentsy products!
1. Go to my website, www.scentsy.com/julied

...browse around and leave a comment on my blog of what you would like to get if you win!

• You can enter up to 5 times to increase your chances of winning!
• Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
• It makes it easier to count at the end.

2. Post this giveaway on your website or blog & leave the link in your comment.
3. Spread the word on Facebook and Twitter.

So Go ahead leave a comment or two or three...up to five and Win!

Julie Dillman
Scentsy Consultant
(801) 643-5156

Giveaway Guidelines:
It starts WEDNESDAY, February 17th
and ends MONDAY February 22nd at 6PM MST.
The Giveaway is open to US residents only.
You MUST leave your email address or another way
to contact you in your comments unless your email is
listed in your profile.
No anonymous comments, please.
Winners will have 48 hours to respond or
another winner will be chosen.
The Winner will be posted February 25th.

***Bonus****

Get more free Scentsy products when you
schedule a party in March.
Parties are simple:
basket/catalog, an open house, or even online.

Coming Soon...a Scentsy give-away!

Keep your eyes on the blog. There's a Scentsy give-away coming soon!

Scentsy, it's a lightbulb!

Yes, I am one of Scentsy's newest consultants. After learning about Scentsy from the inside out as well as being introduced to some very successful people through product shipment. I decided I would join the "team".
My Scentsy website is currently under construction and will be up and running ASAP.
Scentsy is simple, safe and spreading the news throughout the country that scenting your home can be as easy as flipping a switch; as easy as a lightbulb!