A Runner, A Sale, & A Happy Thanksgiving

EEk.  I've hesitated to call myself a runner.  For a few months I even hesitated to put any hint out anywhere that I was starting to fill my time with running around the block.  Just in the last few weeks leading up to my 5k today did I start to give hints on different forms of social media.  I had a slight fear of failure, but we all have to get over that right?  It's not like I've never ran before.  Actually the opposite is true--just in a different form.  I ran 5 years of track--only problem?  I was a sprinter....and I sprinted in four different events (100, 200, 400 relay, and mile relay if we want to be exact).  Distance running has never been appealing to me.  Never.  Ever.  Ever.  (Insert Taylor Swift here).

In the last year I had this desire start to rise up in me to get out there, run, and enjoy the fresh air.  I tried the couch to 5k program when Jude was just a few months old, but I just wasn't ready yet.  Then this fall, I was more than ready!  I was given the encouraging word to go ahead and sign up for a race so that there was no turning back...and today....I completed my first 5k.  (Well--let me clarify--I have ran one other 5k before--but never trained for it and almost died.  That's another story for another day, so today I'm declaring it my first 5k I ran as a runner).  Did I just call myself a runner?  Yes, I did.  Eek.

Can you find me??? And that's how we started our Thanksgiving Day....at the Gobble Jog.  With over 10,000 other people raising money for Must Ministries.  It. Was. Awesome.  Tonight I sit here with a very thankful heart for my little family that are my number one fans.  They got up early with me and not only cheered me on today, but have been cheering me on from day one.  Tomorrow we head to spend quality time with my big family.  My heart is full.

My biggest fans

So full...I want to share it with you!  My goal today was to complete my 5k in less than 33 minutes (my age and it seemed reasonable for my "first" 5k that had lots of hills!)  and I did it!!!  So in honor of that, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, I'm running a sale in my shop ALL WEEKEND, FRIDAY-MONDAY!!!  I'm so thankful for the support and how my shop has grown over the past year, it only seemed appropriate to let my thankfulness flow on over to that little space.  Not only am I having a sale ALL weekend...it's the biggest yet.... to coincide with today and my time.... please enter coupon code:  GOBBLEJOG at checkout for 33% off your total purchase!!!!

Thank you friends for your love and support--in ALL areas of this crazy and wonderful life that we live! :)  Happy Thanksgiving Friends!!!  Love, Love!

Labels: 5k, black friday, couch to 5k, holidays, running, Thanksgiving

posted by Kristin @ November 22, 2012 0 Comments

InstaFRIDAY

On Saturday we had ourDreamers Gathering.First up was Outreach-Being Jesus to the City.I was so proud of my kids!

Sunday afternoon it was crunch time for the ICE POP UP SHOP.This was the sweatshop....thankful for my peeps.


I've been on the hunt for a stocking for Jude.Found the perfect one at ICE.Love it.Love that it's handmade.



I like mail.So does Jude.We check the mail together every afternoon.He's getting good at opening up the mailbox!Thanks Nana for the cardsand packages this week!You make checking the mail fun!







Jude's first Thanksgiving!Isn't he handsome?!?!?














And can drink out of a straw.I know. My kids got skills.



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Labels: Dreamer's Conference, dreamers, holidays, InstaFriday, Jude Robert, outreach, Thanksgiving, Youth Ministry

posted by Kristin @ November 25, 2011 0 Comments

HANDMADE BLACK FRIDAY SALE-OVER A DOZEN SHOPS!!

   You can click on any picture to visit the shop. Please be sure to read ALL of the sale information below each ad before making a purchase. Happy shopping!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 for 25% off. EXPIRES: 12/3 Plus, get a free gift with purchase for orders over $30. SHOP Along for the Ride NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY20 for 20% off. EXPIRES: 11/27 SHOP Apearantly Sew NOW!  Use code HOLIDAY for free shipping and a free gift (yoyo pin) with purchase. EXPIRES: 12/17 SHOP Folding Chair Designs NOW! Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 30% off. EXPIRES: 11/30 SHOP Han Made Things NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 25% off. EXPIRES: 11/27 SHOP Kristin's Kreations NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY15 for 15% off. Or get 30% off a purchase of $70 or more! (additional discount refunded via paypal after purchase) EXPIRES: 11/28 SHOP Mandipidy NOW!  Use code HOLIDAYWISHES for 20% off Moonbeam Wishes (stationary shop) Use code SEASONSGREETINGS for free shipping at Dear Moonbeams (embroidery shop) EXPIRES: 12/3 SHOP Moonbeam Wishes NOW! SHOP Dear Moonbeams NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY for free shipping. EXPIRES: 11/29 SHOP Moxie Mandie NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off. EXPIRES: 11/27 SHOP Petunia Blooms NOW!  Use code HOLIDAY40 for 40% off. EXPIRES: 11/28 SHOP Pink Lemonade NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off. SHOP Pretties By Meg NOW!  Use code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off. Every purchase $45 and over gets a free 5x7 print of choice! (a $14 value! please see rules and regulations below to see if you qualify) EXPIRES: 11/28 RULES and REGULATIONS: To qualify for free 5x7 print of choice the items in your cart must total $45 before shipping fees. If you apply your 15% off coupon code to your purchase then your order must total $45 before shipping fees AND after you apply the 15% off. If purchase is less than $45 after you apply your 15% off then you are not eligible for 5x7 print. Please leave a note in the "notes to the seller" box at check out letting me know which print you would like made into a 5x7. Offer excludes all customizable work (including blog design, logo design and customizable prints) SHOP Yellow Heart Art NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY30 for 30% off. EXPIRES: 11/26 SHOP Yes Teacher NOW!
HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY FRIENDS!

Labels: black friday, handmade, holidays, Kristin's Kreations, sale

posted by Kristin @ November 25, 2011 0 Comments