Freebies

Hey Y'all,
I am all about free stuff!!! I believe that my husband and I work very hard for our money and well this meme pretty much sums it up for me:

So here is the list of my top 5 favorite freebies sites:

1. http://crazyforsamples.com/

2. https://womanfreebies.com/

3. http://www.heyitsfree.net/

4. http://www.freeflys.com/
5. http://www.ohyesitsfree.com/


I have been using these five sites religiously for about five years now. If anyone has any other legit freebie leads please comment and let me know!

Facebook Page!!!

Hey guys just wanted to let you know I have joined Facebook!!!

Check me out and give me a like at : https://www.facebook.com/Bella-Bricks-1729081087360691/

Verses for when Hubby is away

(via Pintrest)

With my hubby being gone 5 and 1/2 days out of the week it has been a trial for both of us. I know that God has blessed us with an amazing job opportunity, it is a struggle. I think that it has been hard on both my husband and I. God is the only thing that has kept us strong through this.  We have alwasy had each other to lean on and now we are apart and are forced to face these trials on our own. But we aren't completely alone God is the rock that is helping us keep ourselves together. My heart goes out to the women who have to do this full time.  So it has been a struggle here is some Bible versus that help me deal with this particular struggle.

1. For when my expectations of him are high and he is too tired to help me.

(Via Google)

(Romans 3:23-24)

See I spend all week planning on the things we are going to do around the house all the help I haven't had all week. I put a lot of pressure on him to help me. I know he needs rest but I need help too. I need to be reminded some times  that my husband isn't perfect and neither am I. 

2. For when we both feel like giving up and it things don't feel worth it anymore.

(via Google)

Trying to keep it together with our lives. Church, charity, work, police academy, the list goes on. Leaning on God allows you to not only find the strength to get the mundane done but He also challenges you to glorify him while doing it. Our good works do strengthen our marriage especially when we are apart. They not only serve as a distraction but for me it gives me a boost of confidence!!!

3. For when I miss him. 

(via Google)

God does have a plan. His plan for us is for us to be separated at the moment. It will bring on great things for our family and I just need to trust in God that no matter how much I miss my husband, I must remember there is a plan. 

I am not going to sit here and say that I read these verses study them and instantly feel better because I don't. However through out the day I  keep reminding myself God has a plan and it is for the best!

White Sangria

So growing up my mom and my titis always made sangria, I have wonderful memories sitting in our screened in porch drinking sangria! Also when we moved to Greece, sitting in the court yard drinking sangria. So many happy memories! 

So this sangria is what I like to call this is what I had so this is what's going in:

1 bottle of white wine 

2 cans of summer shandy

1 bottle of hard cider

1/4 bottle of gin

1/8 cup cherry vodka

Assorted fruit (I used strawberries, white peaches, white grapes, apple slices, and fresh mango!!!)

Vote for Kathy!!

Recently I got to meet an amazing woman! Kathy is running for Senator here and Maryland! Local government is soooo important! We must remember that as Americans we do have the power to choose our officials, but that starts on a local level not a federal one. In April Kathy won the primary! We need more strong real woman in office and Kathy is that woman!

Check Kathy out ! 

 

Confirmation!

Recently, I made the choice to give my life back to Christ. I walked away from the church many years ago and wondered aimlessly. Unfortunately, even though I had my own plans, God had another. I am so grateful that God has touched my life. I started going to church again and my life has improved so much. I have been blessed in so many ways. So because I have given my life to Christ and my church, I decided to be confirmed. Confirmation (usually done in 8th grade by children who are raised in the church), is a person making the choice to be Catholic. I was confirmed in April, and when my husband gets out of Police Academy he will be baptized and eventually confirmed.
 My husband and I made the choice to give our lives back to Christ because it felt like everything was falling apart, even though everything has been going in the right direction. With my husband being gone five days out of the week, having God to lean on has been the only thing that can get us through it. I am proud today to say that I am a Christian (Catholic).

Dandelion Water

 Dandelion Water is great for a lot of DIY home remedies. I am all  about making my own medicine! Self sufficiency is important and the more you can do for yourself the better. Dandelion is great for joint pain and sinus pressure. There are other uses, but I do not want to advertise "Facts" that may just be opinions. It is super easy to make!

 1. First go out and pick yourself some dandelions, everyone's yard pretty much has them!

2. Then put them in a pot with water. I like mine to be very strong and concentrated. So if you want it strong do not cover the dandelions with water, the more water the less potent,

3. Your water should start to look like this and stir occasionally. 

4. When you are done it should like this: 

5. Once it looks like this pour the water into a container that can stand the heat. This whole process should take approx. 20 mins (not included picking your dandelions). Once it is cooled it is ready to use. 

Tips: 

1. If you or some one in your household is allergic do not use in a pot you eat with. However if no one is allergic then you can use a pot you cook with. 

2. I do not personally use dandelion water in medicine that I make to be injected. I prefer to use it in medicines that are either inhaled or made into a salve. I am not saying you can't but I honestly do not know the answer so I am just gonna say don't