by Arlene | Dec 31, 2010 | Health
Okay, I admit it. My stomach hurts. Not because I’m sick, but because my pants are too tight when I sit down. Somewhere between Christmas dinner, constant desserts and a steady flow of Christmas cookies, I got a little carried away. I have a feeling...
by Arlene | Dec 21, 2010 | Giveaways
Beth H., you are the winner! Congrats and enjoy your makeup, compliments of super Mary Kay consultant Tina Smith. If you want to try some new looks in the New Year, shop at Mary Kay’s website and get Tina to help you. She gives excellent customer service!...
by Arlene | Dec 17, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
Okay, being an author can be glamorous, but allow me to give the other side. 🙂 I had my first opportunity to sell my book at a San Diego Professional Women’s Fellowship Christmas luncheon and bazaar (PWF is great if you live in San Diego, check it out!). The...
by Arlene | Dec 14, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
God is so faithful! My dream of becoming a writer came true today when boxes of books arrived at my home! 31 Days to a Younger You: No surgery, No diets, No kidding is here! In 2006, I made a goal to write a manuscript. In 2007, I met writer Pam Farrel who has...
by Arlene | Dec 13, 2010 | Giveaways
It’s time to win a quad eye shadow from Mary Kay! Wahoo! New makeup is a great way to try a new look in the New Year. You’ll have lots of fun using this beautiful quad of eye shadow, compliments of my Mary Kay consultant, Tina Smith! This is a way to...
by Arlene | Dec 7, 2010 | Parenting
Here’s Ariel at Disneyland with my daughter Noelle who was celebrating her 4th birthday. Waiting in the long line was worth it when Ariel was so sweet and conversational with Noelle. “Oh, what a nice hat. May I try it on? asked Ariel. “Sure.”...
by Arlene | Nov 29, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
Isn’t it wonderful when you’re thumbing through your mail and you see a handwritten return address from a friend? You open up the note and voila, it’s something personal. It’s not a bill, advertisement, or catalog. It’s something...
by Arlene | Nov 19, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
We just finished 4 days of shooting with the TLC show “Home Made Simple.” The show will air sometime in 2011, maybe March-ish (of course I’ll keep you posted). I cannot divulge any juicy secrets about what is behind this door, but let me just say...
by Arlene | Nov 15, 2010 | Giveaways
And the winner is Elizabeth! Thanks so much for entering this month’s giveaway. I’ll be giving away another product next month so visit the blog again for more details. Thanks to super Mary Kay consultant Tina Smith for her wonderful customer...
by Arlene | Nov 10, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
(Click on the image to watch the video) Do you know someone who looks like this? Well, when she’s not acting like a “sister,” Kathy Meek pictured above is the amazing Women’s Ministries Director at Faith Chapel. I was their women’s...
by Arlene | Nov 10, 2010 | Giveaways
Yes, it’s time to get a wonderful Mary Kay product for FREE! Thanks to my MK consultant Tina Smith for providing this gift – if you don’t already have a consultant, you may enter the contest simply by leaving a comment on this post. You can win Mary...
by Arlene | Nov 4, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
Do you know when you instantly like someone? You feel comfortable, you laugh easily, you connect? That is exactly how I felt meeting the wonderful people at Harvest House Publishers. They treated me like family! Pictured above is the superb marketing team. VP...
by Arlene | Oct 29, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
On Monday, I will be visiting my publisher Harvest House. I am so excited! Harvest House Publishers is located in Eugene, Oregon. I look forward to meeting these wonderful people who have made me feel a part of a family. Did you know that Harvest House Publishers...
by Arlene | Oct 28, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
I read in the newspaper about the “First Spanish Siesta” contest in Madrid. There was an actual sleep championship – how would you like to enter that competition? The winner was a 62 year old Ecuadorean man who ignored the uproar of a load Madrid...
by Arlene | Oct 25, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
Noelle is almost 4 and she is learning to write her alphabet. She didn’t exactly want to learn how to do this, so here is her incentive: this super Princess set, complete with paints, pens, and 992 stickers! Guess what? She got it today! She wrote from A-Z...
by Arlene | Oct 20, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of emceeing a day with former Channel 10 news anchor Carol LeBeau. What a breath of fresh air she was to a room jam packed of women ready for change at San Diego First Assembly! She was transparent about her poor health habits...
by Arlene | Oct 14, 2010 | Parenting
We celebrated my youngest girl’s birthday this week. Baby Lucy is ONE! If you want to feel young, get around a baby. It doesn’t have to be your own of course. It can be a grandchild, neighbor’s child, baby in the church nursery…just as long...
by Arlene | Oct 12, 2010 | Giveaways
Congratulations to Christine – you are the winner of the Mary Kay hand cream! Thanks to everyone who left a comment. I’ll be hosting another giveaway next month so stay tuned to see what my wonderful Mary Kay consultant Tina Smith will be offering in...
by Arlene | Oct 6, 2010 | Giveaways
Are your hands dry like mine as the fall kicks in? I’ve got a great solution…a free full-sized hand cream from Mary Kay! Your hands will feel soft and silky in no time! If you don’t already have a Mary Kay consultant, you are eligible to win this...
by Arlene | Oct 4, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
My family just returned from a wonderful weekend camping trip in Kings Canyon National Park in California. It was a 6.5 hour drive from our home. We hiked around the giant Sequoias, marveling at their size and beauty. The kids got to run inside the Monarch tree...
by Arlene | Sep 30, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
You can find out the role the nursing home played in meeting my husband James. Just hop over to amazing author Tricia Goyer’s blog and enjoy!
by Arlene | Sep 28, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
When it’s time to snack, what do you reach for? Believe me, I like junk food just like anyone else. But I know it makes my body feel lousy, so here’s what I bought at the supermarket. When you find fruits on sale, buy a lot. Get everything washed so...
by Arlene | Sep 28, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
This weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing San Diego news anchor Carol LeBeau at the San Diego Christian Guild Writer’s Conference. I even brought baby Lucy to the session. But to understand the significance of this conference, I have to back up a little....
by Arlene | Sep 21, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
Here’s Lucy brushing up on some recipes in her favorite book “Super Baby Food.” When I feed her, my 1st grader says “YUCK, that stinks!” But Lucy doesn’t seem to mind her pureed peach/green bean/apple/grape combo! Lucy is...
