tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23235005371000354512024-03-14T03:27:54.449-07:00True beauty starts deep within your spirit.<br>
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<br>Makeup, jewelry and clothing are simply tools that can enhance (or when used improperly, detract from) a lady's God-given beauty. Here's an inspirational place for healthy and budget-friendly beauty tips, book and product reviews, and even some fun give-aways, all designed to help you let your Inner Beauty <em>shine</em>!JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-31593222445614976802016-08-19T16:51:00.000-07:002016-08-19T16:51:26.374-07:00Lilla Rose Amazing Deal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-60096601856236910052016-07-30T21:08:00.000-07:002016-07-30T21:08:15.798-07:00I know, I know, I know.<br />
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It's been YEARS since I've regularly posted here.<br />
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That happens when a <a href="http://strokeofgrace.blogspot.com/">blogger has six strokes</a>!<br />
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But the topic of beauty, I've not given up!<br />
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I continue to read, and research, and experiment as well.<br />
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Tonight I read such a fantastic article on <a href="http://www.thatorganicmom.com/turn-tub-luxurious-spa/">How To Create a Natural Home Spa</a> by ThatOrganicMom, that I had to share the link here in case anyone still reads, or at least so I can easily find the post again for my own reference!<br />
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My sweet friend, <a href="http://reneweddaily.com/just-need-community/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2198a6;">Shelly</span></a>, and I are co-hosting another season of the (in)Courager email / Facebook group for women with chronic illnesses. If this describes you, we would so love to have you join us this semester at <a href="http://www.incourage.me/in-hope" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2198a6;">(in)Hope</span></a>. But if you are not looking for a small chronic illness community, please check out any of the 70 other, free, safe, amazing, women-only communities over at <a href="http://www.incourage.me/community/incourager-groups" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2198a6;">(in)Courage</span></a>, only accepting new member this week, and asking for a participation commitment just until July 4. It is so wonderful to exchange messages and ideas and love with a small group of ladies who really "get it" about the unique challenges of your life. So single or married, infertile or empty nester, professional Mommy or fitting professional life around motherhood, military, struggling with anything from depression to cancer, wanting to hone the craft of writing, there is a special group just quivering with joy to welcome you into their "family" this week. Won't you please, join us! <a class="_58cn" data-reactid=".4s.1:3:1:$comment480184408781818_480190698781189:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$range2:0" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/incouragers"><span style="color: #2198a6;"><span class="_58cl" data-reactid=".4s.1:3:1:$comment480184408781818_480190698781189:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$range2:0.0">#</span><span class="_58cm" data-reactid=".4s.1:3:1:$comment480184408781818_480190698781189:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$range2:0.1">incouragers</span></span></a><span data-reactid=".4s.1:3:1:$comment480184408781818_480190698781189:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$0:0"> #inHope #inCourage</span>JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-5717593624393836852014-04-23T10:05:00.000-07:002014-04-23T10:05:29.301-07:00Broken Girl<div style="text-align: center;">
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I already missed my first Thursday I was scheduled to post for <a href="http://innerbeautygirlz.blogspot.com/2014/02/thrifty-thursdays.html">Thrifty Thursdays</a>. Sorry I was so sick and not up to posting. You are welcome to explore the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/infertilitymom/wedding-vow-renewal-ceremony/">budget wedding collection</a> I have assembled this past couple of weeks, all for well under $200, total (for full vow renewal, including cake and wedding party atire)! Hopefully I'll get back on track and into a posting rhythm soon.<br />
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<span class="userContent">Some of the language choices here hurt my heart because I know they dishonor God, but the overall <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/8760102/When-your-mother-says-shes-fat">letter, from an adult daughter, to her own mother</a>, also referencing the author's 3-year-old and grandmother, is so eye-opening! I'm planning to share a portion of this with my 11-year-old this afternoon, to give her insight into how the truth we know about beauty in childhood can be so shaped and manipulated by life!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">For all moms of pre-teen or early teen daughters (around 10-14 years), I must highly recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576839869/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1576839869&linkCode=as2&tag=jennifersaake-20">Queen Esther's Secrets of Womanhoo</a>d by my friend <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1406344517&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="http://gingergarrett.com/">Ginger Garrett</a>. My daughter and I started her Esther Year this month and I am SO excited!!!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">For lack of a better descriptive on my part, I guess it is sort of a devotional leader's guide for you and your daughter. It take's the story of Esther and unfolds 12 monthly "dates" for a mother and daughter, fun little beauty splurges our first was intended to be just a basic skin care lesson, but since we had already done that and both needed hair cuts, we got our hair cut together, then sat and talked at Starbucks) that are really just spring boards to talk about deeper heart issues and what God has to say on the topic of beauty. <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon_text">It is a few years old, so if your local Christian bookstore can't order it try Amazon, half.com or even eBay. So glad to have this book I've hung on to since my "baby" was little!<!--3--><!--3--><!--3--><!--3--></span></span>JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-53936444169827307682014-02-26T08:29:00.000-08:002014-02-26T08:29:07.146-08:00Thrifty ThursdaysYes, I know it is only a Wednesday! ;) I'm just too excited to launch this new theme (meme?) and had to get it kick off a day early: <br />
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You know that affordable, trendy, jewelry I mentioned in the video? Well, I just happen to be <a href="http://strokeofgrace.blogspot.com/2014/02/28-month-giveaway.html?showComment=1393430885596#c2181790010954389517">giving away a pair of earrings at Stroke Of Grace</a> this week! Please sign up to follow my stroke blog, then leave me a comment telling me you did. Easy, peasy entry! :)</div>
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Here is more information from my friend, if you are interested:<br />
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<em>At Paparazzi Accessories, we offer fun and fashionable accessories at affordable prices. All accessories are available for under $5. Paparazzi made it to where it is today as a direct sales company because their designs are unique and fashion-forward. All Paparazzi Accessories are also of superior quality so you don’t have to worry about having to compromise quality for affordability, as we offer the best of both worlds. It is these very same qualities that made the company and its products appeal to me personally. </em><br />
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<em>As an Independent Paparazzi Consultant, Paparazzi Accessories certainly offers a very rewarding business opportunity that is unlike any other.
<strong>Also, accessories are made of steel and aluminum. In some cases, wood and leather. No nickel, no lead</strong>.
My company website is </em><a class="_553k" href="http://www.paparazziaccessories.com/15428" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>www.paparazziaccessories.com/15428</em></a>. <em>My store website is </em><a class="_553k" href="http://www.jewelry4five.storenvy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>www.jewelry4five.storenvy.com</em></a>
JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-47127068232775418852014-02-11T14:51:00.001-08:002014-02-11T14:58:35.143-08:00Eyes of the Lord Are Upon MeI really haven't forgotten you, dear Readers! It has been a pretty crazy past couple of years (I had 6 strokes, a little over two years ago, in case you hadn't heard) and my focus has been on caring for myself, therapy, getting back on track in my relationship with God, my other blogs (especially <a href="http://strokeofgrace.blogspot.com/">Stroke Of Grace</a>) and some new book projects. But I haven't totally abandoned you here!<br />
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When I was trying to decide where today's post should fit, this seemed the ideal place. Since the strokes (or maybe it is just being 41, already, or some combination!) I have developed perpetual, deep circles under my eyes that I can't hide and just won't go away.<br />
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The camera actually doesn't do these monster justice, as they are puffy and much darker than the camera picked up. This gives you a little idea of what my concerns are.<br />
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So I started researching natural dark circle remedies today. I have read a ton of articles (none I have had time to implement yet) and here are a few ideas I repeatedly have read.<br />
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- Drink LOTS of water / stay hydrated! (I'm already pushing water like crazy, so not a lot of room for personal improvement there.)<br />
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- Plenty of rest. One page stated this was that lack of proper sleep was the "number one cause" of under eye circles, while another stated that this was a major misnomer and that while prolonged restlessness might contribute to bags, exacerbating a condition you are already prone to, lack of sleep is actually a rather mild factor in under eye circles. (I sleep more hours than I am awake in almost any given day, so if sleep is an issue for me, it would be tied to quality not quantity!)<br />
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- Crushed mint or chilled tea bag over closed eyes for 20 minutes a day.<br />
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- Resting with cucumber slices (one page suggested soaked in lemon juice for 3-5 minutes first) over your eyes each day.<br />
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- Rubbing potato juice gently into under eye skin.<br />
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- Oral and/or topical use of more vitamins, specifically A, C, E, and K.<br />
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- Avocado and/oil almond oils applied gently to under-eyes.<br />
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- Cotton ball, dipped in milk, rubbed under the eyes.<br />
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Of course there are many more suggestions out there, but these were the most common. I haven't decided what I will try yet. Do you have any tips or suggestions to share?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">For reference, these were my eyes (one paralyzed into a crossed position) December, 2011. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Minimal eye circles, and not dark, even though I had just experienced excessive brain trauma a few weeks prior!</span></div>
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Today, on the Hope for the Broken Hearted's Facebook page, she posted, <br />
"When you are worn down by people that will never be happy or satisfied with you because of their own issues...when you compare yourself with others...when you believe the lies that the enemy whispers in your ear that "you aren't this or you<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> aren't that", or "you'll never"...you need to realign your heart and your sense of self-worth with this undeniable truth...God loves you just the way you are...there is nothing you can do or not do, that could make Him love you more or less than He does right this minute and His love will be the same throughout eternity. Listen to His voice and no other...if God is for you...and He is... then it doesn't matter who is against you! Choose to let His love wash over you and heal your hurts so you see yourself through His eyes of love." along with this great picture reminder:</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"></span> <span class="userContentSecondary fcg"></span><br />JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-91859748760188234212013-07-27T20:10:00.002-07:002013-07-27T20:10:36.794-07:00Let's Get Rolling AgainPeople are continuing to find me through various sources and
surprised that they didn't know it was "me" all those different places.
So to help everyone find me, I want to list the <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/my-books-businesses-blogs/" target="_blank">projects and places</a>
I currently remain active so you can easily find me. (Technically, I'm
registered for over 30 blogs, but some I don't keep current anymore,
some I per-registered for names of probable future book projects, some
are titles I know people to search for me by and just redirect to other
active blogs, etc.)<br />
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So here's where to currently find me actively <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/everything-writing-related/" target="_blank">writing</a>, cup of <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/coffee-tea-and-hot-drinks/" target="_blank">tea</a> on the side table next to me (picture from <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/find-it-around-my-home/" target="_blank">around my home</a> to mentally picture the process):<br />
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<a href="http://www.hannahshopebook.com/" target="_blank">Hannah's Hope</a>:
Seeking God's Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage and
Adoption Loss (book published by NavPress, 2005, ISBN-10: 1576836541;
ISBN-13: 978-1576836545) . <a href="http://hannahshopebook.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hannah's Hope blog</a> and Pintrest pages on <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/infertiliy/" target="_blank">infertility</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/miscarriage-pregnancy-loss/" target="_blank">miscarriage / loss</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/adoption/" target="_blank">adoption</a>. Facbook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HannahsHopeBook">https://www.facebook.com/HannahsHopeBook</a> <br />
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<a href="http://infertilitymom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">InfertilityMom</a>, blog on motherhood after infertility and loss. My <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/motherhood/" target="_blank">motherhood</a> pin board (along with those just listed above) probably best fits this audience. <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/homemaking/" target="_blank">Homemaking</a> too. :)<br />
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My
current book project, a harvest-themed devotional study on the fruit of
the Holy Spirit, especially in the face of trying times, working title <i>Harvesting Hope from Heartache</i> and the accompanying <a href="http://www.harvestinghope.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Harvesting Hope blog</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/harvesting-hope/" target="_blank">Harvesting Hope</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/fruit-of-the-spirit/" target="_blank">fruit of the Spirit</a> , <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/dream-gardens/" target="_blank">gardening</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/coming-up-roses/" target="_blank">roses</a>, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/this-means-war/" target="_blank">spiritual warfare</a> Pintrest pages. Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HarvestingHope">https://www.facebook.com/HarvestingHope</a><br />
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Of course, <a href="http://strokeofgrace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stroke Of Grace</a>, my unfolding stroke recovery journey blog. I hope to write an accompanying <a href="http://strokeofgrace.blogspot.com/2012/07/prone-to-wander.html" target="_blank">book</a> if future years. On Pintrest, there are several specifically related pages: <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/jennifer-saake-s-strokes/" target="_blank">stroke</a>-related pictures and thoughts, why I'm <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/homesick-for-heaven/" target="_blank">homesick for Heaven</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/therapy-weight-loss-exercise-recovery-ideas/" target="_blank">therapy and exercise</a>, my struggle to find <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/purpose/" target="_blank">purpose</a>, thoughts on <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/grace-and-glory/" target="_blank">grace and glory</a> and a great collection of <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/brain/" target="_blank">brain images</a>. Facbook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stroke-of-Grace-by-Jennifer-Saake/339888582731687">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stroke-of-Grace-by-Jennifer-Saake/339888582731687</a><br />
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A future book project, currently titled <a href="http://givenmeathorn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Given Me a Thorn</a>,a
study on the life of the Apostle Paul as comfort, encouragement and
resources for living with chronic pain and/or illness. Pintrest pages at
<a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/natural-health-and-or-living-w-chronic-illness/" target="_blank">Natural Health and Chronic Illness</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/gluten-free/" target="_blank">Gluten Free</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/latex-free-allergy-safe-for-me/" target="_blank">Latex Free</a>, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/give-me-a-thorn/" target="_blank">Given Me a Thorn</a>. Facbook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GivenMeaThorn">https://www.facebook.com/GivenMeaThorn</a><br />
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A page I have let fall fallow since the strokes, I hope to revive again, <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirlz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">InnerBeautyGirlz</a>,
tips and tricks (and even some give-aways) for outward beauty, but with
an intention focus on the heart and soul. I have, however, really been
building my Pintest page on this <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/innerbeautygirlz/" target="_blank">beauty</a>
this year, a reflection of my own struggles both physically and
emotionally/mentally, to accept God's perspective on me in my
brokenness. Facbook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/innerbeautygirlz">https://www.facebook.com/innerbeautygirlz</a><br />
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Find me on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/InfertilityMom" target="_blank">@InfertilityMom.</a> I would love to invite you to follow all <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom" target="_blank">my Pintrest</a> boards (several more, not listed here, like <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/social-media/" target="_blank">Social Media</a>, various holidays/seasons, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/japan/" target="_blank">Japan</a> (special board on Koi fish), <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/tip-n-tricks-cleaning-organizing-etc/" target="_blank">Tips and Tricks</a>, romantic <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/wheels/" target="_blank">bicycles</a> like the ones above and below, my <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/inspiring-folks-my-personal-heroes-pointing-me-to-/" target="_blank">heroes</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom/just-because/" target="_blank">Just Because...</a> and much more) at <a href="http://pinterest.com/infertilitymom" target="_blank">/InfertilityMom</a>.<br />
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<span class="text Ps-51-17" id="en-NIV-14709">My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;</span> <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-51-17">a broken and contrite heart</span></span> <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-51-17">you, God, will not despise. - Psalm 51:17</span></span><br />
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I'm really excited about this new, ever-growing, visual resource, especially the recent recipes where I learned about <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/266979084132148128/">how to make your own mineral makeup</a> or how to<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/266979084132102101/"> really whiten your teeth</a>! :) Please let me know if you try these (or any others) and what you thought!<br />
<br />JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-43259718592159764472012-04-25T13:55:00.000-07:002012-04-25T13:55:46.280-07:00Where Does Beauty Come FromI am posting a friend's link today, because her article met me right where I live. I pray it ministers to you as well. <a href="http://pfccreations.com/blog/2012/04/23/where-does-beauty-come-from-devotional/">Where Does Beauty Come From?</a><br />
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I have moved my stroke updates to their own blog. Today marks six month since my life took such a dramatic change. I would invite you to follow along at <a href="http://strokeofgrace.blogspot.com/">Stroke of Grace</a>.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-62942620157370414972012-02-24T14:41:00.001-08:002012-02-24T14:41:49.926-08:00Why I'm QuietLast fall, Oct. 2011, I experienced multiple strokes
with brain-stem involvement. I have vision loss, doubled vision, hearing loss, a
partially paralized hand, and I cannot walk, so I have trouble reading or typing. I am posting updates
at <a href="http://infertilitymom.blogspot.com/search/label/stroke">http://infertilitymom.blogspot.com/search/label/stroke</a> if you wish to read news. I will resume post to this blog when I am able. I also invite you to join me at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/innerbeautygirlz">https://www.facebook.com/innerbeautygirlz</a> .JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-76305471942432234552011-10-10T14:50:00.000-07:002011-10-10T14:50:00.283-07:00I'm often asked when I'm going to write my next book. In reality I've been in the process of writing a book on <a href="http://www.givenmeathorn.blogspot.com">the life of Paul as encouragement for living with chronic pain and illness</a> for probably close to 5 years now. Since <a href="http://www.hannahshopebook.com">Hannah's Hope: Seeking God's Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage & Adoption Loss</a> took me about 10 years to write, that may not be such exciting news because it tells you I still have a very long way to go!<br />
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What I hope is more exciting, what I would like to ask you to partner with me in prayer about as God continues to unfold His plan, is that two of my other blogs, both this one here on <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirlz.com">beauty</a> and (now that I've gained more focus for what I want to do with this project) specifically <a href="http://www.harvestinghope.blogspot.com">Harvesting Hope from Heartache™</a>, have becoming a launching pads for what I feel God is turning into my "next" book. <br />
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Yes, I'm continuing to work on the <a href="http://www.givenmeathorn.blogspot.com">Given Me a Thorn</a> too, but over the past year God has me focusing more on an exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit (a passage written by none other than Paul himself) through a series of articles I've been writing for <a href="http://gloryandstrength.blogspot.com/2011/10/self-control.html">Glory and Strength</a> and my InnerBeautyGirlz blog. I've been working on a Bible study related to what He's teaching me and I've written much more than could be presented only in my articles, so I think God's growing a book out of all of this! :)<br />
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How does the Fruit of the Spirit tie in with <a href="http://harvestinghope.blogspot.com">Harvesting Hope from Heartache</a>? I'm glad you asked. ;) It all has to do with sowing seeds, gathering fruit, and ultimately what Source my hope springs from. What better time to look to the Lord for help than in the midst of trials? I'm very excited to see how God is tying so many themes together in my life as He's teaching me through Galatians 5 this year! I pray that this book will be as much of a blessing to you as the journey has been to me.<br />
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It is my current goal to have enough of this study written and ready to present to publishers that I can begin the query process around the end of the year or in the very early part of 2012. Will you join me in specific prayer that God will give me His words to write and that this project will unfold according to His will and in His perfect timing?<br />
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If you would like to stay updated about my progress, I've just opened a new Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HarvestingHope">http://www.facebook.com/HarvestingHope</a> and would love to have you "like" me over there. :) If you don't do Facebook or would rather get updates via feeds, please follow my long-standing <a href="http://harvestinghope.blogspot.com">Harvesting Hope from Heartache</a> blog directly. Feel free to pass these link along to your friends as well.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-15341870614170392052011-10-08T10:44:00.000-07:002011-10-08T10:44:04.670-07:00Lilla Rose FREE SHIPPINGIf you are looking for a great gift idea for a woman with nearly shoulder-length or longer hair (anything long enough to put up in a pony or twist), Flexi-Clips by Lilla Rose are my go-to hair styling tip! They hold any texture of hair securely and they look great! With FREE SHIPPING on orders of $20 of more TODAY ONLY, it's not too soon to start holiday shopping (or snag a gift for yourself) at <a href="http://www.lillarose.biz/innerbeauty">http://www.lillarose.biz/innerbeauty</a>. Many of the non-hair jewelry items are also on a 40% discount and can apply to your free shipping total. <br />
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<a href="http://invisibleillnessweek.com/2011/09/01/you-look-so-good-to-wear-make-up-or-not/">“You Look So Good!” To Wear Make Up or Not?</a><br />
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It's a thought-provoking look at why we wear makeup and how it makes us feel about ourselves when we do. Yes, it is written to an audience of women living with chronic illness, but it makes me wonder about all of us, our motives, and the emotions tied to the beauty choices we make. What about you? Please share!JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-12079327861878547702011-08-19T20:37:00.000-07:002011-08-19T20:37:51.606-07:00ReflectingCan a mirror reflect more than your image? What about your thoughts? Here's a fascinating experiment one bride-to-be has taken on. She is going mirror-free fro an entire year, including the 6 months leading up to and INCLUDING her wedding day! Check out her journey at <a href="http://www.ayearwithoutmirrors.com/2011/03/day-1-inspiration.html">Mirror Mirror Off the Wall</a>.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-11081207998447999802011-08-13T08:15:00.000-07:002011-08-13T08:15:17.808-07:00Beautiful FaithI've been guest-blogging over at <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com/index_files/GrowingInGlory.htm">Glory and Strength</a> this year, exploring the characteristics that set apart my life if I'm striving to live for God. This month I tackled "faithfulness" and wanted to share a sliver of the article here...<br />
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<blockquote>“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).<br />
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If faith is about pleasing God, that's one intimidating order. At least the first step isn't too hard, simply believing that He is! The next step is not merely to believe there is a God, but to follow up on that belief by actively seeking after Him. A good test to see if I am pursuing God with right motives is to consider if my life is regularly demonstrating the nine character traits listed in Galatians 5:22-23 often referred to as the <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205:22-23&version=NIV1984">fruit of the Spirit</a>. These qualities such as love, joy, patience and kindness signal to the world that God matters in my life.<br />
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Where I trip is in trying to live out a good life for God on my own strength. Have you ever felt the more you try to do things right, the more you kept blowing it, sometimes in bigger and bigger ways? If I am striving to follow God, shouldn't making right choices come easier with time? </blockquote><br />
To read more, please join me this month in <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com/index_files/GrowingInGlory.htm">Growing in Glory</a>! :)JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-28908452141862602202011-08-07T16:17:00.000-07:002011-08-13T12:03:22.561-07:00Saying GoodbyeI am excited to share that this is my final month as a consultant with <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup™</a>. I have enjoyed my time with this company over the past four years and it is not the "leaving" part that has me excited, for I love the products and will truly miss working with my customers-turned-friends. But I'm finding my focus too divided and have felt God's calling to let go of some things so that He can use me more fully in other areas. I am eager to see where God takes the next chapter of my life. <br />
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I want to concentrate more on writing and do plan to continue offering beauty tips and resources through this blog, as well as putting much more effort into my current <a href="http://www.givenmeathorn.blogspot.com">book projects</a>. It is my hope that stepping back from being a consultant will actually improve my blog content quality now that I can focus just on sharing my heart with no pressure to "sell" anything. I would love your input on beauty-related topics you would like to see addressed, so please leave your ideas and questions in my comments! :)<br />
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In my article series on the Fruit of the Spirit, I would love to have your thoughts on being <a href="http://www.debralbutterfield.com/ezine/staffarchive/index_files/12.htm">Good and Sweet</a>. Here's a little taste to get you started:<br />
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Drop by <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com">Glory and Strength</a> and click on "Growing in Glory" to find my latest reflections. This month we are talking about <a href="http://www.debralbutterfield.com/ezine/staffarchive/index_files/11.htm">Not-so-Random acts of Kindness</a>. Here's a little taste to get you started. <i><b>(And don't forget to keep reading to the bottom of this post to grab a great discount and free gifts code for <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup</a> too!)</b></i><br />
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<blockquote>We all love a feel good story, like the one from Bloomington, Illinois, where 142 Starbucks coffee patrons paid for the customer behind them in the drive-thru line... This must be what it means to exhibit kindness through the power of God’s Spirit, right?<br />
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Perhaps random acts of kindness capture a small picture of God’s mission for His people, but really such actions only begin to scratch the surface of God-driven kindness. Obviously, there’s nothing wrong or unkind with blessing others in these random ways, but is that what it’s all about? <br />
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There are lots of good people out there who could easily offer random kindnesses for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with God. If I’m looking to grow deeper in my relationship with Jesus, what sets my actions and attitudes apart from any other philanthropist?</blockquote><br />
Please come <a href="http://www.debralbutterfield.com/ezine/staffarchive/index_files/11.htm">read more about kindness</a> here. In July I'll be tackling "goodness." :) I would love to hear what you think "goodness" means as I'm putting together my next article. Won't you please leave my your thoughts in the comment section here?<br />
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My heart is in sharing beauty with women, first heart beauty, but also affordable, healthy ways to care for our physical bodies that God calls the "temple" of His Holy Spirit when we allow Him to live within us through grace. To this end I am happy to represent <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup™</a> (AMM) as a beauty adviser and to offer this high quality line of pure mineral products to my readers. AMM does NOT contain harmful bismuth or other skin irritants fillers, talc, nanoparticles nor micronized minerals. Our soothing line will not clog pores, contains natural SPF properties, helps calm irritated skin with its zinc content, and is water resistant.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-63183001270595688162011-05-21T11:21:00.000-07:002011-07-07T22:11:39.892-07:00Patience is a Virtue...I'm <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com/index_files/GrowingInGlory.htm">guest blogging on the topic of Inner Beauty</a> as a monthly columnist over at <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com">Glory and Strength</a>. This year we are looking together at characteristics that set a woman apart as a Christian, as found in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205:22-23&version=NIV1984">Galatians 5:22-23</a>. <br />
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Drop by <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com">Glory and Strength</a> and click on "Growing in Glory" to find my latest reflections. This month we are talking about <a href="http://www.debralbutterfield.com/ezine/staffarchive/index_files/10.htm">patience</a>. Here's a little taste to get you started. <i><b>(And don't forget to keep reading to the bottom of this post to grab a great discount and free gifts code for <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup</a> too!)</b></i><br />
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<blockquote>“Wait” seems to be one of God's favorite words in my life. We waited nearly two years from engagement until our wedding. We waited through years of infertility. We waited to see if we would bring home babies through adoption. We waited through high risk pregnancies. We waited through years of disappointment in effort to buy our house. We've waited for work-related situations to resolve. We are still waiting for answers for my health...</blockquote><br />
Please come read more about patience this week at <a href="http://www.gloryandstrength.com/index_files/GrowingInGlory.htm">http://www.gloryandstrength.com/index_files/GrowingInGlory.htm</a>. In June I'll be tackling <a href="http://www.debralbutterfield.com/ezine/staffarchive/index_files/11.htm">Not-so-Random Acts of Kindness</a>. :) I would love to hear what you think "kindness" means as I'm putting together my next article. Won't you please leave my your thoughts in the comment section here?<br />
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My heart is in sharing beauty with women, first heart beauty, but also affordable, healthy ways to care for our physical bodies that God calls the "temple" of His Holy Spirit when we allow Him to live within us through grace. To this end I am happy to represent <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup™</a> (AMM) as a beauty adviser and to offer this high quality line of pure mineral products to my readers. AMM does NOT contain harmful bismuth or other skin irritants fillers, talc, nanoparticles nor micronized minerals. Our soothing line will not clog pores, contains natural SPF properties, helps calm irritated skin with its zinc content, and is water resistant.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-2010951947469896592011-05-14T07:53:00.000-07:002011-05-14T07:53:30.580-07:00Blooming BeautyFor a limited time [please visit <a href="http://innerbeautygirlz.blogspot.com/search/label/discount%20code">"discount codes"</a> to look for current promotions], take 25% off (yes, that's 5% higher than our normal best offer!) every <a href="http://www.InnerBeautyGirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup™</a> purchase of $19.95 or greater, placed from <a href="http://www.InnerBeautyGirls.com">www.InnerBeautyGirls.com</a> when you use check out using coupon code:<br />
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My heart is in sharing beauty with women, first heart beauty, but also affordable, healthy ways to care for our physical bodies that God calls the "temple" of His Holy Spirit when we allow Him to live within us through grace. To this end I am happy to represent <a href="http://www.innerbeautygirls.com">Affordable Mineral Makeup™</a> (AMM) as a beauty adviser and to offer this high quality line of pure mineral products to my readers. AMM does NOT contain harmful bismuth or other skin irritants fillers, talc, nanoparticles nor micronized minerals. Our soothing line will not clog pores, contains natural SPF properties, helps calm irritated skin with its zinc content, and is water resistant.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323500537100035451.post-6383420732340231432011-05-10T11:36:00.000-07:002011-05-10T11:36:04.159-07:00Lilla Rose HairAre you looking for easy, durable, beautiful hair clips that stay in place? Check out these by <a href="http://www.lillarose.biz/innerbeauty">Lilla Rose</a>. Made of piano wire (covered, so it won't damage your hair), these flexible clips will outlast most anything you have tried in the past, stay in place and hold hair well. I can put in an up-do in under a minute and not have to mess with my hair again for the rest of the day.<br />
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