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{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
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{Goodbye February! You've Been Good To Me}


I just love the many different wax melt cubes you can find these days for your electric wax melt warmer. My Sister gifted me with this cute thing with so many different flavors of wax melt for my birthday. I love the smells but oh do I ENJOY the little things of life.
Some friends and I had a birthday outing for me with shopping, lunch and a stop by a new cute bakery that just opened up a few weeks ago. My mercy everything looked so good. These two ladies and I have been friends since elementary school. We try to get together once a month but since it was birthday month I got to pick where we went for the day. 


I brought home one of their cookie bars and had it the next day with coffee. So good. 


Of course we spotted a Thrift store along the birthday journey and I had to have some fun. I thought these boots would have been perfect for me. WELL...I couldn't figure out how to put a 5 foot woman into a pair of boots that must have been made for one tall gal! LOL! The fun us older women have! 

We stopped at Aldi's coming home as I've never been to Aldi's but so many people tell me constantly about the fresh fruit and produce and just different things you might find there. I did come home with quite a bit and YES the fresh fruit and produce was the best ever but this cheese! Oh my goodness! I am a cheese and cracker gal so I just had to give this a try. Wish I had of bought more while there.  


We sure had a lot of fun but can I just tell you that after a ten hour day outing with friends, I was pooped! My jaws hurt worse than my feet from laughing so much that day.

A group of us got together the next day to do a little yoga and mercy I needed the stretching and moving for sure. I blamed my "more extensive yoga workout" on Brittany's Cupcake Shoppe!!! All things in moderation right?


I had a few apples that needed something done with them before going bad. So, got busy and made some fresh apple muffins. Then I saved the peels and made some apple cinnamon drink for hot or cold teas. I saved enough diced up apples to add some fresh strawberries with lemon for a good Icee.  Well, apples about to go bad sure paid off!

The apple muffins got the thumbs up! My family enjoyed them today after dinner too. 
If you are interested in the recipe here is the link from Pinterest. *I used regular red apples*
https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/apple-muffins/

We enjoyed a low country boil with a side of sushi and crab fingers for our Friday night by the pond. We haven't done our Friday nights by the pond lately due to so many other things going on but we did this past Friday. I ALWAYS over prepare! 

As my birthday month is drawing to an end I do want to say how thankful I am that the King of all Kings created me in His Image. My prayer to become more of Him and less of myself. I'll close with a devotional reading today that was seemed to have come at the appointed time needed. 
This is my life verse!


I hope that you all have a most wonderful ENDING to February. 
Hugs and blessings, Cindy 

 


 

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  1. VickieFebruary 26, 2023 at 6:42 PM

    Belated Happy Birthday! Hope the year ahead is filled with blessings. What is the name of your devotion book? That was a special reading . . .blessings!

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 27, 2023 at 2:36 PM

      Thank you Vickie. I replied to your email just now. Hope it went through. God is sure using that little sweet devotional book to minister to me.

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  2. Pamela M. SteinerFebruary 26, 2023 at 7:01 PM

    That devotional was so perfect and lovely.Thank you for sharing it with us. I did need that today. And I love that you've had such a wonderful birthday month...so many fun and sweet times with family and friends. God is good!! And now, "time marches on"...and March is just around the corner! I know God will have great things for us in the new month too. Have a blessed week.

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 27, 2023 at 2:37 PM

      Thank you Pam. March is surely coming round the corner and before we know it we will be MARCHED into April.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2023 at 11:46 PM

    What a lovely birthday outing you had! That cupcake shop would be my downfall for sure.
    I like those wax warmers and have one in the bathroom as well as the laundry room.
    Beautiful devotional and such a blessing. Have a great week. Granny M

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 27, 2023 at 2:37 PM

      GM, that dang cookie bar sure got me in a mess! Now I am wanting to bake some! LOL! Love my wax warmers too.

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  4. Linda BakerFebruary 27, 2023 at 8:15 AM

    Good morning Cindy!
    I have read your inspiring blog for awhile but haven't commented.. apologies! But reading the devotional you shared, I knew I had to tell you that scripture is my "life verse" too. ❤️ When someone shares it, etc., it makes me feel the Lord is whispering in my ear. Thank you! For Lent I'm reading Corrie ten Boom's devotional and in yesterday's writing she quoted this also.💞
    Happy belated birthday!
    Blessings, Linda

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 27, 2023 at 2:39 PM

      Oh thank you Linda for stopping by to visit. I can't figure out how to have new ladies subscribe. I am going to see about that. But yes, that scripture has been my life verse. I cling to it often, especially in the times we are living in now. Thanks for the birthday wishes and do you have a blog?

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  5. thepaintedapron.comFebruary 27, 2023 at 8:17 AM

    Happy Birthday Cindy! You sure had some fun! Nothing better than celebrating with old friends, eating and shopping! You've been busy in the kitchen too~ the apple muffins sound so good! Your faith is always inspiring, thank you~ Happy March!
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 27, 2023 at 2:40 PM

      Thanks Jenna. Marty sure is enjoying those apple muffins. They even turned out pretty! LOL!

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  6. NanaDianaFebruary 27, 2023 at 9:20 AM

    It sounds like the perfect birthday! I love when my face hurts from laughing more than my feet. Your apple muffins sound delicious and my hubby loves Aldi's. I am lazy so usually just pop down to our local Krogers. lol. Have a wonderful week- xo Diana

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 27, 2023 at 2:42 PM

      Laughter sure is a good dose of medicine for me. I enjoyed my first trip to Aldi's. I honestly wish EVERY PLACE made you pay a quarter and give you back the quarter when you returned the cart! Maybe more folks would be kind enough to do that. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Visits With MaryFebruary 27, 2023 at 10:44 AM

    Oh yes, February has been a great month and I'm looking forward to a great March. I enjoyed the pictures of your good time with friends, those times are always special. Have a great week. ((hugs))

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  8. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM

    What would we do without good friends in our lives?? It looks like you had a wonderful time and oh that bake shop!! You sure made some good food, my friend! I have one of those electric wax warmers. I need to turn it on more often. Aren’t we thankful that God loves us anyway?? Have a great week, dear friend. ❤️

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  9. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceMarch 1, 2023 at 1:59 AM

    What a wonderful birthday month Cindy! There is nothing like a tired jaw from laughing after a great time with friends, those boots were something else! The bakery goodies sure looked good, and the yoga class and friends - what a great way to get exercise with friends. Love using things up before they have to be thrown away - your apple muffins, and smoothie sure looked good! And my, what a yummy plate of food you enjoyed Friday night! Happy March blessings to you!

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  10. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM

    Sounds like you had a great birthday month! Those boots are a hoot!! All of the food looks yummy, especially the baked goods. Your muffins too! Yum and Marty approved! You are making me tired with your busy social life. :)

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 2, 2023 at 9:09 AM

      Heather Lou, Marty said those muffins was an A Plus! LOL!

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  11. Pam RichardsonMarch 1, 2023 at 6:56 PM

    Wonderful birthday celebration with friends! The muffins look delicious, Cindy. Happy March!

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  12. Lowcarb team memberMarch 1, 2023 at 7:01 PM

    Many Happy Birthday wishes.
    Lovely to read your post and see your pictures ... you've certainly had a wonderful birthday month.
    I think the apple muffins look very yummy :)

    Wishing you a happy and healthy month of March.
    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  13. Saleslady371March 3, 2023 at 10:05 PM

    Your birthday sounded like fun. Those white boots are a hoot! I bet those apple muffins you made were delicious. I always enjoy your positive outlook. The months are flying by!

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 4, 2023 at 5:51 PM

      Yes the months are indeed flying by. So glad you stopped by sweet friend.

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  14. CherylApril 10, 2023 at 10:13 AM

    We love going to Aldi, and I have never tried that kind of cheese. Will have to see if our Aldi has it the next time we go!

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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