tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188588802024-03-12T16:09:47.676-07:00Praiseworthy ThingsThis is a place for me to share things I find that I feel are worthy of praise. I hope that you will find something useful here.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-52579480868907882092012-07-20T06:29:00.000-07:002012-07-20T06:29:33.284-07:00Where To Find MeAs the description of my blog states, I started this blog to share things I find worthy of praise. Life has changed since years ago when I started. I am now much busier and have great difficulty finding time to write blog posts. Another change has been a new way of sharing ideas called Pinterest. I'm sure most of you know about Pinterest and what it is so I won't take the time to explain that. But I'm still sharing ideas there and I'd love to have you follow me on my boards at<a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/"> http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/</a>. Thank you for reading this blog. I won't delete it since I often have people coming here to look at old posts so I will leave it as a sort of archive. I look forward to continuing to share ideas with you in this new way.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-72357041551357741422012-03-16T10:49:00.002-07:002012-03-16T10:49:58.701-07:00Free Audio Book - The Collected Works of Saint Patrick<br />
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Free audiobook download, <a href="http://librivox.org/the-collected-works-of-saint-patrick-by-saint-patrick/">The Collected Works of Saint Patrick</a>, on Librivox where everything is always free thanks to some hardworking volunteers.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-73319778813549797902012-03-12T17:34:00.000-07:002012-03-12T17:34:58.321-07:00Signs of Spring<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/crGftnW8y9s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
My sweet nephew has been picking daffodils and I thought he would enjoy this poem by Wordsworth.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-63651292160064597692012-02-12T19:55:00.000-08:002012-02-12T19:55:48.869-08:00<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
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Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861 so today we celebrate it's 151st birthday! I am proud to be a Missourian from a line of Missourians, but I must say I love this state that I have found myself in for the last 12 years. I've posted about this in the <a href="http://praiseworthythings.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-kansas-day.html">past </a>if you'd like more information.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-33220167005326039002012-01-28T18:55:00.000-08:002012-01-28T18:55:53.596-08:00Free Habit Training e-book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITGUpyRcieP3BdfG5xYMUi7pKDaSxnbh-XWdLyU9STGAUEGPEGAR21daT0rDCM-0c1A7mxd86fngP7eun2UEhu9zU75cNXYEY3dZxZb8Y9Pzm2iBXxJ04FAOdp3ai54PhLnHy/s1600/Help+Supper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITGUpyRcieP3BdfG5xYMUi7pKDaSxnbh-XWdLyU9STGAUEGPEGAR21daT0rDCM-0c1A7mxd86fngP7eun2UEhu9zU75cNXYEY3dZxZb8Y9Pzm2iBXxJ04FAOdp3ai54PhLnHy/s320/Help+Supper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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One of the most valuable parts of Charlotte Mason's writings for me are the passages on habit training in children. Debi Taylor-Hough of <a href="http://charlottemasonhome.com/2012/01/28/habits-the-secret-to-charlotte-mason-homeschooling-success/">Charlotte Mason Home Education</a> has put together a free e-book with all Miss Mason's writings on habit training. Makes it easy to read and reread which I should be doing! Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-68953244124388987472012-01-21T21:45:00.000-08:002012-01-21T21:45:30.567-08:00Papa Please Get The Moon For Me - Eric Carle<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9Oy8u8W0_do?rel=0" width="420"></iframe>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-60768134736844720112012-01-16T12:54:00.000-08:002012-01-16T12:54:44.518-08:00<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/110197522101828586/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/110197522101828586_qDBa0oc7_c.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">nobelprize.org</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/drsforamerica/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Doctors for</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
...I say to myself that hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love. If you are seeking the highest good, I think you can find it through love. And the beautiful thing is that we are moving against wrong when we do it, because John was right, God is love. He who hates does not know God, but he who has love has the key that unlocks the door to the meaning of ultimate reality.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2</span>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-11575554685993909912011-12-20T06:30:00.000-08:002011-12-20T06:30:34.326-08:00Christmas Tangrams<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709459516510/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/36380709459516510_63hW7voH_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-tangrams.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">almostunschoolers.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
Here is a really <a href="http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-tangrams.html">fun idea</a> at <a href="http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/">Almost Unschoolers</a> suggested by my friend at<a href="http://ewspider.wordpress.com/"> E.W. Spider</a>. A huge set of tangrams to tell the Christmas story. This could be a fun project for those days before Christmas that are all too short for mothers and long for children. Thanks Tanja!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-11306385729463815802011-12-06T13:45:00.000-08:002011-12-06T13:45:58.958-08:00O Antiphones<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709459489795/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/36380709459489795_zsHuQDCG_c.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=KQO&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1408&bih=716&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=K5Bb5AB0t_jG-M:&imgrefurl=http://pickandprintgallery.blogspot.com/2008/10/advent-banner-o-antiphons.html&docid=gksdCeP0gfj8TM&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L_Vf6DQnqqg/SOyWmirIOAI/AAAAAAAADR4/XLPWx8MHh2I/s320-R/new424.jpg&w=304&h=320&ei=IYveTqnuOsLi2AXCv4ywBQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=388&sig=100965298316208422586&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=142&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0&tx=49&ty=61" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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Antiphons are sentences from scripture that are sung or recited. Some sentences from scripture that have come to be known as the "O Antiphons" are part of the Catholic tradition. These sentences are recited the seven days preceding Christmas Eve, Dec. 17-23. What is special about these sentences is that each one is a title for the coming Messiah. They are, <cite>O Sapientia</cite> (O Wisdom), <cite>O Adonai</cite> (O Lord), <cite>O Radix Jesse</cite> (O Root of Jesse), <cite>O Clavis David</cite> (O Key of David), <cite>O Oriens</cite> (O Rising Sun), <cite>O Rex Gentium</cite> (O King of the Nations), and <cite>O Emmanuel</cite>. Each one is explained in depth on<a href="http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0374.html"> this site</a>.<br />
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This year we will be spending some time during these seven days reflecting on these titles that appeared in the prophecy of Isaiah. We might add some fun to it by having some O Antiphon coins that I linked to in my previous post. We may also use this booklet.<br />
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Perhaps you'd like to do the same or maybe you already do. There are also printable ornaments that are part of a Jesse Tree set<a href="http://family-centered.com/living/the-jesse-tree/"> here</a> and more activities <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/o-antiphons-incorporating-old-monastic.html">here</a>. You can hear them chanted in Latin <a href="http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent10.html">here</a>. I'd love to hear about the traditions you use during this season to teach and remember.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-55606062127125076812011-12-02T13:24:00.000-08:002011-12-02T13:24:41.923-08:00Advent Week 1: HOPE<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1-pZYNv8pRQ?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="459"></iframe>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-32897596856310940432011-12-02T10:39:00.000-08:002011-12-02T10:39:39.902-08:00St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709459480884/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/36380709459480884_22PAX2u4_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/st-nicholas-chocolate-coins.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">catholiccuisine.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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This post on Catholic Cuisine has really got me excited. The author provides downloads for artwork to make chocolate coins special for this season. There is a set for St. Nicholas day, a set of Jesse Tree coins, a set of the O Antiphons and a few more. They are as easy to make as print, cut and glue. Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-59600619769730305082011-11-27T14:27:00.000-08:002011-11-27T14:27:09.610-08:00First Sunday in Advent: Hope<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709459470664/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/36380709459470664_QReYgtFv_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.prestostore.com/store_gallery.php?seller=bworcester&pd=194837&image=207953" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">prestostore.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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I just heard about this and can't wait to watch polar bears live! A web camera was set up on the edge of the Hudson Bay, close to the town of Churchhill, Manitoba. The camera is in a spot where polar bears are waiting for the ice to form on the Hudson Bay so that they can travel further North to begin their seal hunt. The Polar Bear Cam delivers a live feed from 9 am - 5 pm central time and is being watched in schools all over Canada. Perhaps you would like to watch too!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-22415677672493507332011-11-24T00:49:00.001-08:002011-11-24T00:49:35.523-08:00<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709459373391/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/36380709459373391_rM9UMXov_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.spearmintbaby.com/search?updated-max=2010-11-17T06%3A51%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=20" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">spearmintbaby.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-89534564141880061582011-11-20T20:16:00.001-08:002011-11-20T20:16:41.896-08:00<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/36380709459389175/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/36380709459389175_CLGpNXZu_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.lamplightart.com/#texture-series/3" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">lamplightart.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-30260966394629382262011-11-19T08:34:00.000-08:002011-11-28T20:53:37.492-08:00Remembering Christ's Birth<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/256916353712219995/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="366" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/256916353712219995_2riGLnjq_c.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=advent+wreath&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1224&bih=666&tbm=isch&tbnid=M6FzLgvPEZRb1M:&imgrefurl=http://orlandograce.org/2010/11/making-the-most-of-advent-2010/&docid=uZsRUUw676IKUM&w=450&h=366&ei=dnCOTuLXE4fKsQLZ5YC5AQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=107&vpy=192&dur=1148&hovh=202&hovw=249&tx=145&ty=119&page=3&tbnh=139&tbnw=183&start=29&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:29" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/hollybond/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Holly</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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Advent is a season that is close upon us. It usually begins the Sunday after Thanksgiving and as it does this year as well. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year, a tool used by the church since early times to learn about and focus on the life of Christ. Advent is a time to prepare for and remember the birth of Christ, the beginning of God's plan for our redemption through Christ.<br />
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Something that our family has really enjoyed doing together during Advent the last few years is an Advent Wreath. This was something from my childhood I wanted to share with my children. It turned out to be the best thing to include my husband in as he can't be with us for all the daily Jesse Tree readings. And if a Jesse Tree is just to DAILY for you (and I certainly understand that) this is a very simple but meaningful way to prepare your heart for the coming of Jesus.<br />
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This <a href="http://pineywoodshs.blogspot.com/search/label/Advent%20">blog post</a> explains a really simple method of using an Advent Wreath. Our family's tradition is similar. We light the candle for that week, my husband reads the scripture, we pray, and then we sing a hymn together. Simple, yet very powerful. We have found that it really helps us to focus on what Christmas is really about, the coming of the Savior of the world. Now that is something to celebrate!<br />
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If you do like daily there is another option<a href="http://adventtolenttoascensionwreath.blogspot.com/"> here</a>. These are made by a young boy and the proceeds go to support a child through Compassion International. A very worthy way to remember Christ this season.<br />
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This was posted on the <a href="http://theten0clockscholar.blogspot.com/2011/11/nativity-carnival-keeping-advent-nov_13.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ATenOclockScholar+%28A+Ten+O%27Clock+Scholar%29">Nativity Carnival</a> at A Ten O'Clock Scholar's blog. Check it out for other great advent ideas.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-36216782737287445442011-11-13T21:18:00.000-08:002011-11-13T21:18:14.349-08:00<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/457254302/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/36380709459429304_nsiTHif8_c.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://deesbbboutique.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-05-25T10%3A40%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=7" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">deesbbboutique.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-66511533497533180952011-11-12T12:01:00.000-08:002011-11-12T12:01:56.339-08:00Tic-Tac-Toe Review<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/201921428/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/103723597637400523_sqa2VusE_c.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div><br />
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<a href="http://ewspider.wordpress.com/">E.W. Spider</a> had a great <a href="http://ewspider.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/reviewing-with-tic-tac-toe/">blog post</a> this morning about playing Tic Tac Toe. Turns out it's a great assessment tool! She also has some links to fun information about the game and how and where it is played.<br />
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A search of the internet yielded a lot of fun free printable boards. Here is a fun Turkey themed Tic-Tac-Toe board your students might enjoy this month.<br />
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Or maybe a pumpkin theme?<br />
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Hurry, while you can and get this wonderful freebie offered on the<a href="http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/nov-10-the-mary-frances-knitting-book/"> Homeschool Freebie Of The Day</a> blog. Homeschool Freebie of The Day is a wonderful blog and there is always something fun there so check it often. But they don't last long. Most freebie's are only offered for 24 hours so get this one while you can!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18858880.post-18695512162798569032011-10-31T13:56:00.000-07:002011-10-31T13:56:27.258-07:00Happy Halloween!<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/305185925/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/36380709459393974_496DrYa8_c.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://anostalgichalloween.blogspot.com/2011/08/retroween-freebie-trick-or-treat.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">anostalgichalloween.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jill_pettis/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jill</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03057638606569343024noreply@blogger.com