Tangled Art & Poetry

I have found a new love of Zentangle and still continue my love of poetry as well. So I thought, why not mix the two together and create a blog?

If you love reading my poems and also have a love for Zentangle or Zendoodle, then you can visit one of my newest blogs:

http://tangledartandpoetry.blogspot.com/

It will feature some of my best poems, and a tangle of the day. I will show off some of my latest Zentangle creations. Don't know what a Zentangle is? Let's just call it a fancy way to doodle!- Not only does it look fancy, but it's also very relaxing. It's a variety of doodles and designs that you don't really think about, but in the end, it all seems to work out. Try putting "Zentangle" into Google and see what I am talking about.... You just might get hooked like I did!

So when you have time, stop by my new blog: Tangled Art & Poetry. 

Poem: The Gift of Life

Life will kick you down,
but then you kick it right back.

Sometimes you felt that it wasn't worth all of the pain,
But there is so much more in life worth to gain.

Don't let life get you down,
God didn't create us to wear a frown.

Why so serious?
Laugh!
God gave us the gift of joyous laughter.
That is definitely one reason to smile.

Sometimes, you have to take a chance.
Roll the dice... and pass go!

Don't get stuck in the mud,
just take off your shoes, and keep on going.
That's why God gave you feet!

It's time to smile, laugh and pick up the pace.
Look up to the sun, and let the light shine on your face.
Bask in God's glorious warmth.

And always remember the simple things...
Without all of those small reminders, life would just be too difficult.

You only live once in this life-time.
Make it worth your while,

Life is the one gift that you can never take back.

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My Budget Mini Living Room Make Over

It's amazing what difference subtle changes can make in a room. I've always wanted to make my living room appear more "comfy" and add more color. I went looking online for some different accessories and found a beautiful colorful rug in some of my favorite colors and a slip cover for our couch. We probably won't buy a couch for a little while, so I thought a slip cover would do for the time being. The rug was purchased at Walmart online and the slipcover was bought online at Amazon. I then added some of my own little Chinese tea-cups to put on our coffee table to give it a touch of simple elegance. 

The entire mini-room makeover cost under $100. I purchased 3 rugs from Wal-Mart online for $34.95 (area rug, a runner and then a smaller one) and the slip cover was $24.95 at Amazon.com. I already had the Chinese tea-cups. They were given to me as a gift

You can see the results of my living room make-over below. 

BEFORE PHOTO OF LIVING ROOM

AFTER PHOTO OF LIVING ROOM 

MY Chinese tea-cups

Poem: Forgive me Monday

"Forgive me Monday"

Oh Monday,
However I try to avoid you,
You always come my way.

If somehow, you could just take a break,
It's one extra day in the weekend,
that I would rather take.

Time with family and friends just seems far too short,
When Mondays come,
my heart breaks and my feelings are hurt.

So please forgive me,
If I give the cold shoulder.
Monday, is just not the day,
that I would rather be...

Perhaps you should call me tomorrow,
On Tuesday,
I will be ready to go.

*read more poems by Ariana at: http://www.arianacherry.biz/poetry.html

Please do not eat in the bathroom!

Your kitchen table does not belong in the bathroom...

This is a warning. Nobody should eat in the bathroom...ever. It doesn't matter how big of a hurry you are in, or how much you really like the current snack that you are eating. For those who secretly eat in the bathroom-it is time to stop.

Bathrooms carry many germs, viruses and bacteria if it isn't cleaned regularly. Bathrooms are for relieving and getting clean-not to eat. 

Think about what people do in the bathroom. Do you really want your food around it? 

Click here to learn all the reasons why you should not bring your food with you to the bathroom. 

Top Amish Restaurants Near Champaign, IL

In the heart of Illinois, one popular type of food is home-cooked Amish food. There's nothing more comforting than country-fried chicken, a bowl of mashed potatoes with homemade noodles drenched over it or a pan of home-baked dressing. There are a few restaurants in the central Illinois area that feature this type of cooking and is popular spots for tourists who come to visit.

Click here to read about Amish restaurants in central Illinois...

It's all about the food on Super Bowl day

I have never been much a sports fan. In previous years, I couldn't even tell you who won the Super Bowl. But, there is one thing that I do like about the Super Bowl: the food. Who doesn't enjoy gathering together with their friends and family to eat and share some fun lively conversation and competition?

You don't have to be in love with football to enjoy the food. Just allow the "foodies" to gather together while the ones who are into the game, yell it out in the other room. Super Bowl snacks and appetizers are a popular hit on game day. There's the BBQ wings, salsa, chips and dip, mini tacos and anything else that you favor on one of the biggest sports days in history.

There are a variety of places to find inspiration and Super Bowl recipes on the Internet. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING....