People Affect You - for good or for bad!

A common expression we often hear is that "Peole come into our lives for a reason, a seson, or a lifetime". We especally hear this when someone has passed on or when a relationships comes to an end. What ever the situation, how ever long the time, the people you meet, the people you are around, the people that come and go in and out of your life leaves an impression on you which brings about a change ... you are never the same.

In our lifetime, there are always people who leave their mark within us. Whatever kind of mark they leave, whether it is good or bad, these people seem to affect our lives in one way or another. The affect may be great joy or great pain. But generally speaking, people come into our lives for a reason. Some times, it could be that they are here to help us solve a problem, teach us a lesson, teach us more abut ourselves. Sometimes people pass in and out of our lives very quickly, others are friends for a lifetime. These are friends to be cherised. These are the people who grow and learn with us and continue to inspire us and make our lives more interesting, creating a greater depth wthin us.

I had a very close frined in High School; she was quite pretty, very bright, intelligent ... in fact she was the school Valedictorian! I was more social and considered that aspect of my life more important than studying. In our senior year we had a Biology class together. My beautiful, intelligent friend tutored me through and I got a B+ and she of course got an A. That one class made a big impact on my life. I found out that studying could be fun and rewarding. Infact, when I went to college I got on the Dean's List for good grades. Imagine that! To this day I love learning, reading and gaining new knowledge.

How about you, have you had someone in your life that made an impact on you that actually turned you around from the direction you were going ... be it good or bad?

We can all learn from each other ... it would be great if you would share your experience and in turn you will be impacting our lives!

Chic New Aprons

Chic Little Aprons ...

Valentines Day is just around the corner so why not make the Kitchen a Fun Place! Put on a Cute Valentines Day Apron ... bring out the smiles!

Looking for something that is a bit Chic and Sassy? The Chic Black and White Ruffled Apron is great for the Hostess for entertaining or maybe you just want to brighten the day? The Fuchsia Apron will make you feel brighter and happy whether you are cooking for your family or serving guests ..... pop over to www.overthetopaprons.com to see the full selection Thanks for looking.

Where has the time gone?

Is anyone else like me? .... Where has January gone? I was determined to get off to a good start, but January is almost over and I am not even caught up with 2009. Actually it is a good thing because my business has kept been to busy to 'get organized' ... but there is so much I want todo and I feel should be done. And, one of the things is to give some attention to my poor, sad, blog. But, I am determined, I will get there .... maybe in February ... anyone else out there that is feeling the same way?

Oops! January 11, 2010?

Where have the days gone? 11 days into the New Year and it seems like it is buzzing by. Between the Sewing Machine and the Computer it seems like there is little time for anything else. My goal is to Get Organized ...... I am trying, I am trying, but it seems like I am just putting out fires.

My mind is swarming with new ideas for my website: www.overythetopaprons.com .... adding some new products, bringing in a very skilled artist who make beautiful TuTus and that is just a beginning.

And of course with each new year it means getting your tax information ready and facing the reality of profit or no profit ....(lets just hope it is profit!)

Is anyone else feeling like the 2010 is getting away from you and yet it is just starting? I would love to hear from you and how you are approaching the New Year? Suggestions? Advice? I know you all have a lot of experience and a lot to share and I am always open to learning! Drop a note and let me know how you are doing!

Happy New Year .... Welcome 2010

Welcome to a New Year ... 2010 ... Welcome to a New Start!

The last few months of 2009 went by so fast that I just never seemed to get over to this blog ... unfortunately, it has been badly neglected. But it is a new year, a new start, and I am looking forward to 2010 to get things back on track.

How was 2009 for all of you? Great? Good? Went too fast? Drop me a note, it is always fun to know what is going on with you,

Free Apron ... enter to win ....

Free Apron .... from Over The Top Aprons

How to enter: Go to Apron Goddesses
Scroll down to November 16,2009, give-a-way from Over The Top Aprons
Follow directions on how to enter
Contests ends December 2, 2009
Good Luck

Red and Black for the Holidays

Red and Black for the Holidays ....

Elegant and Dramatic

(available at: www.overthetopaprons.com)

Aprons for Toddler .... new for the Holidays!

How cute are these --- and such fun for doing Christmas Crafts or baking those Christmas Cookies.... May I invite you to visit www.overthetopaprons.com where you can purchase the sweet little aprons. The apron fits Toddlers from 3 to 5. Enjoy!

Oranges and Sun Flowers Aprons ....

Well, Burnt Orange and Sun flowers ---- as shown in the 2 aprons. The Burnt Orange Apron is a great color for Fall -- sort of makes you think of spices and pumpkins. The Sun Flower Apron is fresh and fun and makes you think of the warmth of the sun.

Both aprons are available at: www.overthetopaprons.com

Best Blog Award ....

Thank you:


I am delighted to receive the Best Blog award from NW Money Saving Mama.

I would like to pass the award on to several blogs that I have discovered, some new and some old; but all of the blogs I enjoy visiting:

Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

ASecondCup
LadyJavasCreations
A Rose By Name


Proud Mommy
Confessions of a psychotic housewife
Lovely Purses
My Kids are My World
Shopperista

Unique You
Melissas Jewelry and Gems

Theta Mom

Margie and Edna's Basement
Working Divas
At Home With Auntie E

The Best Blog Award rules are:
1. To accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his/her blog link.
2. Please pass the award to 15 other blogs that you have discovered and have enjoyed.
3. Please remember to contact the bloggers you have awarded the Best Blog Award to and let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Thanks to all of you, you are all great bloggers!

APRON SURVEY ....

Just A few New Aprons from : www.overthetopaprons.com

APRON SURVEY:

Would you help me out? I make aprons and would like to know what you, as the consumer, like in an apron?
1. Would you give an apron as a gift?
2. Would you purchase an apron for yourself?
3. Are you concerned about quality of fabric,design,and workmanship?
4. Or are these areas not important to you, you just want a functional apron to work in the kitchen?
5. Any suggestions of what you would look for in an apron?

Twitter, Facebook, Social Net Working, Entre Card, Blogs?

Twitter, Facebook, Social Net Working, Entrecard or Blogs? Have Twitter and Facebook, Social Networking, decreased the traffic to your blog? Are you still an active Entre dropper? Have you noticed you have fewer readers and hits to your blog? Is your blog still a priority to you? I am going through some changes and I feel I can not keep up with my website, twitter, facebook, social networking,etc. and still keep up with the blog. Does anyone else find this a problem and have you come to any conclusions? It would be interesting to learn where you stand on all of this. What is our response or opinion?

Techorati "Link Love' ... join in ....

If you have a claimed Blog on Technorati and want to boost your Authority to gain more traffic please read on.

Here's how it will work, in order to be "counted" by Technorati you need to have your link in a Post. They do not count Comments or Mr. McLinky anymore.

I will list your blog here after you leave a Comment with a Link to your "Technorati Link Love" Post including my link. You are more than Welcome to c/p my Post for yours

This idea was started by: Mommy's Online Garage Sale.com ... if you are a family with young children, this is a Must Read Blog -

Another fun Blog - this will uplift your spirits for the day : The Crazy Suburban Mom, Tracy has a great writing style - takes you right into her life.

You are all invited to join in and have fun 'meeting new blogs and boosting your Techorati rating..... so, hop on board the "Techroati LinkLove Exchane!



Thanks to everyone taking part in this. My blog is: htp://oveerthetopaprons.com ... and I would like to invite you to visit my website: www.overthetopaprons.com

If any of you women have your own website, drop me a note. I love to see what other women are doing in the area of Website business. It is an encouragement for all of us. Again, Thanks!

Toddlers need Aprons too .....

Toddlers Need Aprons to cook too ..... And what could be more fun than to have your own little apron to cook along side mommy: (you are invited to visit: www.overthetopaprons.com to view more toddle aprons or contact for custom made aprons).