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Highlights ~ Four Years of Blogging!
Yes, that’s right! It’s been four solid years that I have been bringing you news of my book Fresh Hope … Cleveland along with many new resources plus some fun little fufu things too!
Hi! Come on in and visit for a while. I’ll put on the tea kettle and we can just chat away! Here are a few of the highlights from the 13 months. I’ve marked them if you want to read the entire blog post. Ready?
Only 29 Days Until Spring! Hurray!
Have a great day tomorrow!
God Bless You!
Nanci
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Highlights ~ Here we go!
1. Get your taxes done for free https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/
2. Inspiration https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/as-you-tip-toe-into-2013/
3. Enjoy a Good Laugh! https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/
4. Gratitude https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/
5. The Wonder Drug https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/
6. Brown Rice + Veggies with Ginger Sauce https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/
7. Mental Health https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/
8. Drug Muggers https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/
9. Headaches https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/
10. The 5 LOVE Languages https://nancigravill.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/
Clothes Mentor ~ Find a Store Near You!
~ More resources to help you just like in Nanci’s book Fresh Hope … Cleveland.
Ladies, I found a cool new place to shop and there are stores all over the United States. It’s a women’s fashions resale store like you have never seen before. If you want the best at great prices, you’ll love Clothes Mentor. Check out their website. Here’s a bit more about who they are and what they do.
Enjoy your evening!
God Bless You!
Nanci
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~ Clothes Mentor ~
Used Women’s Clothes, Used Designer Clothing
Clothes Mentor deals in a variety of women’s fashion products, but our main focus has always been in clothing. At Clothes Mentor, we are always dealing in the newest styles of clothing. Whether you are looking for something casual or something classy, we have options for you. Clothes mentor is here to provide women with an affordable way to be fashion forward. Selling the latest fashions is only half of what we do, as we also buy clothing as well! If you have gently used designer clothing, Clothes Mentor will pay you cash for them on the spot. Clothes Mentor is a great way to trade in clothing for cash, which you can use to buy more new styles!
Help From ~ A Food Bank Near You
~ More resources just like the ones in Nanci’s book Fresh Hope …. Cleveland: Resources to Help You Navigate through Unsettled Times.
If you need help in this new year, a food bank may be the answer to your prayers. Below are the criteria that will qualify you for some assistance for the Cleveland Food Bank. However, every large city in every state in the United States has a food bank to help you. Check the Feeding America website for more information on how to find a food bank near you. I love their slogan, “Through a nationwide network of food banks, Together We Can Solve Hunger.”
Feeding America site: http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
But in the meantime, keep WARM Cleveland! Don’t forget your hat, scarf, and gloves. Exposed skin can freeze in about 8 – 10 minutes with the -12 temperatures + windchill we and other parts of the East are having.
Stay Warm!
God Bless You!
Nanci
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Bringing Help and Hope to You in Your Area:
- See the Feeding America website to see where you and your family can get help. Food Bank Locator for around the USA: http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
Bringing Help and Hope to You in Cleveland, Ohio:
- In Cleveland, Ohio, if you make less than these amounts (below) each month, you may qualify for food assistance.
1 Person: $1,211 per month
2 People: $1,640 per month
3 People: $2,069 per month
4 People: $2,498 per month
5 People: $2,927 per month
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Contact the Cleveland Food Bank at:
15500 S. Waterloo Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
Monday – Friday 10 am to 4 pm
1).216-738-2067
A Bit of Everything ~ More Resources to Help You!
~ More about my book Fresh Hope … Cleveland and other NEW resources to help you.
Summer’s about gone in Cleveland except it’s going to be 93 degrees here today. So summer has made a brief return. Labor Day has passed and you can’t wear white, yesterday was Grandparents Day, and today it’s National Boss/Employee Exchange Day – a day for employers and employees to see each other’s point of view. Wow!
As the kids head back to college (my niece and her boyfriend flew from Seattle to England for graduate school on Sunday) and life settles down a bit, I thought I’d share some very helpful people in the financial, medical, and spiritual realm. I’ll give you a bit of what they have to say and you can Google their websites. Some of them have products for sale, so that’s why I can’t provide a link for you. But, if you are interested, head on over to your Internet browser to get all the details.
Great Resources:
1. Financial: You can be a student without a student loan. You can buy a car or even a house with cash. Don’t let debt become a way of life. Check out financial guru Dave Ramsey’s website. His Financial Peace Universities are offered around the country. The seminars are based on financial concepts Dave developed after losing it all. Classes are offered around the country so you can know how to manage your money and have confidence for the future.
2. Medical: Alzheimer’s disease affects almost 40 million people worldwide, including over 5 million Americans. One in 8 people over age 65 are afflicted with this devastating brain disease. See Dr. Don Colbert, Dr. Oz, and Dr. Andrew Weil, Ph.D, all have websites. Learn more about them there. Dr. Weil also has a Ph.D. in biology and knows many natural remedies.
Dr. Eric Braverman is very knowledgable of spices and how to use them effectively. He also tries to get this patients off medication if possible and use herbs and such. He’s an extremely smart doctor (graduated Summa Cum Laude from Brandeis University and graduated with honor’s from NYU Medical School.) He is one of the foremost experts in Integrative Medicine, and recognizes the brain’s global impact on illness and health. He has a bend toward psychiatry so he knows a lot about Alzheimer’s disease and everything else under the sun! No kidding!
You’ll also like the book, The Drug Muggers. It’s all about how prescription drugs rob our bodies of valuable vitamins and minerals.
3. Spiritual: All of these folks practice what they preach. Joyce Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries is practical, wise, helpful, and very funny. Men and women love her messages. She has authored lots of wonderful books and she’s lived the experiences she shares with her audiences. You can request prayer on her website too. Today on Facebook she left this message:
“Don’t get stuck thinking that things will never change because the only thing that never changes is God.”
Joel Osteen is the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston. He is a great encourager. He has a world-wide ministry and is the author of many books. I never miss one of his weekly broadcasts because he helps me set the right tone for my upcoming week. On this website and blog he said: “Today, know that what begging won’t do, praise will. Don’t be a beggar. Instead, be a believer. When you pray, switch over into praise which is what opens the door for God to act.”
Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries. He’s like a caring and wise grandfather. Many great resources on his site. Dr. Stanley is senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries. As a New York Times best-selling author, he demonstrates a keen awareness of people’s needs and provides Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life. He has a great broadcast every Saturday night on Trinity Broadcast Network at 8 p.m. and on several networks on Sunday mornings.
Max Lucado is not only a pastor and author many times over — writing about 100 books. He’s also considered America’s pastor. He has cards, stickers, small books, and all sorts of encouraging things that have been drawn up for purchase from his words of care and encouragement. In his tweet today he said this: The lesson we learn from Joseph (in the Bible) is surprisingly simple: do what pleases God. His new book You’ll Get through This is for everyone who is experiencing tough times. You can download the first chapter for FREE!
Odds-n-Ends:
If things in your life just aren’t working, here’s a short message from Joyce Meyer. Paste the link into your browser ~ you’ll want to hear it ~ Life’s Instruction Manual . http://bcove.me/xpjlrdzv
I have more but I’ll have to share that with you next time.
Make it a great day!
God Bless You!
Nanci
Furniture Banks All Across the US: Donations + Place to Shop
Furniture banks can be found in every major US city. Today I’m introducing you to The Cleveland Furniture Bank (CFB). CFB recently relocated to Southland Shopping Center in Middleburg Heights. The move allowed them to consolidate their operations under one roof, expand their thrift store, and provide more space for needy clients to see and select from a greater array of furniture as they rebuild their lives.
Thinking of Retiring? Read This.
~ More resources for you just like in my new book Fresh Hope … Cleveland.
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Book News:
1. Book Signing ~ March 23 ~ Friends & Family Christian Bookstore ~ Walton Hills, Ohio
2. Book Give-away ~ April 1 – April 7 ~ See: Win a FREE book tab.
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If you are thinking of retiring soon, read this information from financial guru Dave Ramsey’s website. Here’s the link:
http://www.daveramsey.com/article/6-habits-of-confident-retirees/lifeandmoney_investing/
Make it a great day!
God Bless You!
Nanci
Sneak Preview: Tax Prepartion Done for Free
~ More resource as in keeping with all the resources in my book Fresh Hope … Cleveland.
Taxes 101 ~ Not for Dummies but for Real Smart People Like You!
Look for tomorrow’s post. It will share with you a resource right in your own backyard where you can get your taxes prepared for FREE. This resource will save you money so you can s-t-e-t-ch your current resources even further.
One thing with this tax preparation service, you must call for an appointment as soon as possible.
Organizing Your Tax Information:
For some very helpful information before you see your tax preparer, see January 29, 2013 Post — 5 Simple Steps to File Your Taxes.
See You Tomorrow When I Share a Very Helpful Tax Resource With You!
Keep Warm!
God Bless You!
Nanci
5 Simple Steps to File Your Taxes
~ Welcome! Today I’m sharing more resources to help you in keeping with my new book Fresh Hope … Cleveland: Resources to Help You Navigate Through Unsettled Times.
I’m keeping the financial theme going because this week most of us should be receiving the last of our tax information from our employers. Yes, it’s that time again.
Last post I shared some important things for you to know about how NOT to spend your money this year from financial guru, Dave Ramsey.
Dave Ramsey is a well-known and reputable financial counselor. I’ve listed his book the Total Money Makeover in my book as a reference and resource for you. For those of you who are not familiar with Dave’s story, at the age of 26 he had an income of $250,000 a year and was worth about a million dollars. However, due to debt he lost everything.
Read more of his story at his website. His own mistakes are the reason he has been sharing financial concepts and makes it all available to help people like you and me.
See Dave’s website information and link to his latest helpful article which is entitled: 5 Simple Steps to File your Taxes. His article gives you steps to sort out all your information including: Gathering Tax Information, Knowing Dates, Organizing Papers, Filing Taxes, and then Relaxing.
Make it a great day ~ only 49 days until Spring arrives!
God Bless You!
Nanci
Managing Your Money ~ tips on what NOT to do
~ Advice on handling or rather how not to handle your money is the subject of this post. In fact, I share financial information too in my book Fresh Hope … Cleveland.
Here’s a little background to help you today:
Dave Ramsey is a well-known and reputable financial counselor. I’ve listed his book the Total Money Makeover in my book as a reference and resource for you. Dave at the age of 26 had an income of $250,000 a year and was worth about a million dollars. However, due to debt he lost everything.
Read more of his story at his website. His own mistakes are the reason he has been sharing financial concepts and makes it all available to help people like you and me. See information and links below.
NOTE: You can also WIN a FREE copy of my book Fresh Hope … Cleveland by visiting the tab of the same name on this site. Register by January 31.
Make is a great day!
God Bless You!
Nanci
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Dave Ramsey information:
If you want to make it happen with your money in 2013, make sure you don’t do the following things — they’re sure to make you broke:
(click on this link) http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/ways-to-go-broke
Dave’s website: http://www.daveramsey.com/home/
Gifts You Can ~ Bake This Christmas
~ More great resources to help you save money and enjoy more of your life ~ all in keeping with my new book Fresh Hope … Cleveland.
I’m continuing the theme of “gifts you can make for Christmas.” Why? Because so many people overspend on gifts for one reason or another. Whatever the reason, don’t — I repeat, don’t get yourself in debt this Christmas. Save that for another year — just kidding! Staying out of debit means you can sleep at night, you’ll have greater peace of mind, improves your credit rating, and helps with your debit ratio so you can get that house you’ve been saving and praying for. Being debit free also gives you choices which in turn brings you power and options for your life.
Tips for Baked Goods Presentation
I visited a Joann Fabric store yesterday and saw something wonderful that would be perfect for your home baked gifts. I noticed they had decorative paper baking pans for all your holiday goodies. This way your home baked goods will look fabulous! Give it a try!
Gifts to Bake This Christmas
Snowflake Cookies
~ makes 5 dozen cookies using your cookie press. Decorate using all sorts of colored sugar. Bake 350 degrees for 10- 12 minutes. Enjoy!
2-1/4 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. cinnamon
1 c. butter (softened)
3 oz. cream cheese
1 c. sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 t. vanilla
Combine flour, salt, + cinnamon in bowl. Beat butter and cream cheese in mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vnilla with mixwer on low. Gradually add flour mixture just until blended.
Instert snowflake or desired disk into cookie press (using 1/3 of dough). Pipe the dough 1-1/2″ apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Decorage; bake; cool on wire racks.
Cranberry Date Bars
These have always been a big hit at the holiday. They’re topped with an orange glaze and have 2 grams of protein in each bar! The recipe makes 32 or so bars. I put mine into holiday liners and pack them into gift boxes.
1-12 oz. package of fresh cranberries
1 8-oz. package chopped pitted dates
1 t. vanilla
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2 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats
1-1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 c. margarine or butter, melted
1 recipe Orange Glaze
Filling: in medum saucepan comtine cranberries and dates. Cook, covered, over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or till cranberries pop, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter till well blended. Pat half of the oat mixture on the bottom of a 13x9x2 baking pan. Bake 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Carefully spread filling over baked oat mixture. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture atop. Pat gently. Bake for 20 – 22 minutes more or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with Orange Glaze. Cut into bars.
Orange Glaze: In medium mixing bowl stir together 2 c. sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 t. vanilla, and enough orange juice (2 to 3 T.) to make of drizzling consistency. Makes 3/4 cup.
Have fun making these goodies ~ your children might like to help you especially with the Snowflakes Cookies!
God Bless You!
Nanci
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