As I mentioned in my previous post, love is one word we use to mean a lot of things; just reading your posts is evidence of that! (If you take time to visit those who linked, you’re gonna meet some wonderful women/writers/sisters! And if you’d like to write or have written previously about “loving one another,” there’s still time to link your post to be eligible to win the beautiful canvas pictured in this month’s Featured Products!)
I’m tip-toeing into the (in)courage beach house and shyly sharing a little more of myself as I venture into this world of vlogging. It’s rough, I don’t yet know how to edit, but I’m passionate about what I’m going to share with you and it seemed so much more fun to TALK with you about it than to write it (this time, anyway).
So, if you have a few minutes I’d be thrilled to spend this time together, and then after be sure and link your reviews (remember to add a picture of the item you’re reviewing since this is an image linky!) if you’ve received one of this month’s products.
If you’d like to know more about the special tradition I mentioned in the video, you might enjoy scrolling through the posts I’ve written about our Annual Valentine Mother-Daughter Tea Party.
Can’t wait to see your Inspired Reviews! Link below so we can mix and mingle!!
by Robin Dance, author or PENSIEVE
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Real Life Sarah says
You are SO adorable! I admit, I can’t stand tea parties. My 7yo LOVES them, and I occasionally indulge her. But I get what you’re saying! Take time to really connect with people. Set up regular times to cherish each other and share your lives. I feel like our dinner table is our “tea party.” If one person is missing for some reason, the kids say, “Hey! Where’s ______!?” It’s that one time we can all come together and breathe.
BTW, what a beautiful presentation in your vlog! I feel like we’re sitting next to each other chatting! Love you!
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
Sarah!!! When you do this for your daughter, especially since you hate tea parties, you’re earning jewels in your crown (so am I for letting my oldest have drums!). You’re exactly right about intentionally connecting; THAT’S what it’s all about :).
And THANK YOU for your kind words here! YOU saying such nice things means a lot (but I know I can still learn from you!).
xo
By Word of Mouth Musings says
Still getting used to putting myself out there in type, now you want me to vlog!
You look gorgeous as always.
My youngest is My Princess, and she is all about the tea party.
With my husband travelling so much, on the weekend, there has to be a night where we all hang out out in the kitchen area, even if I’m playing a game with the kids while he is cooking (love that) Even if the girls are drawing, or Wiki is on her laptop, we are all there together chatting and laughing and then we have dinner together … its my fav time of the week.
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
I love that you’re showing up in this little place! You still remain one of my highlights from Blissdom! Laughing together IS important! I think it’s essential to healthy relationships :). And yes ma’am…YOU are the lucky one with a husband who cooks! I’d love to try his fare!
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Emily says
You have the most beautiful smile! While watching the video I couldn’t help smiling back at you! Please vlog more!
Last new years my mom hosted a tea party, and my sisters, my baby niece, and my grandma and I were all able to attend. We had so much fun just talking and telling stories! I hope we do it again next year!
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
Emily!!! You need to prompt her to do it again! Let it be your tradition :). Story telling–yes! That’s an important part of the tradition, too. Oral tradition has lost its richness in our culture but it’s beautiful and beneficial.
I guess it’s why I’m always drawn to story in a person….we all have one (or more) to tell!
Kristen@Moms Sharpening Moms says
Oh my stars, you are stinkin’ adorable!
I am a HUGE tea fan, and my daughter and I often have tea parties…sometimes with nothing more than PB&J, grapes, and an oreo. But she loves them, especially since our tea party rule states you get to eat the dessert first if you want! I have often held more “formal” tea parties at my house for family and friends, but never a special Valentine’s Day one! What an AWESOME idea!
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
Kristen,
First, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING (IN)COURAGE SO WELL! I see your often visits and that alone encourages ME.
And your dessert-tea-party rule? Now why haven’t I thought of THAT! **LOVE**
Living the Balanced Life says
You did an awesome job Robin! I have to get into vlogging and I am so nervous! I know the best way will be to just jump in with both feet!
Bernice
Doing the right things at the right time
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
Bernice…that’s kinda what I did; there’s so much to learn (mainly about my computer!), but I’m finding it to be fun. Sorta. Three dimensions are better than one sometimes, ya know?
Dawn Camp says
Great job, sister! Vlogging isn’t for cowards. 🙂
Robin ~ PENSIEVE says
I’m fine until it’s time to click publish…then I need someone to talk me off the ledge :/.
(thanks for chiming in, sweet sistah!)
Jennifer says
I added my linky twice .. sorry 🙁 my first one didn’t have the product photo or the permalink… Feel free to delete my first entry.
Noelle @TakeRoot says
We ❤ Emilie Barnes! I have 2 of her ‘Tea’ Books. One is Fill my Cup Lord. Got them a LONG Time ago. Was so inspired by them. I wanted to go out to one of those pottery/china painting places and make a complete set of every tea cup mentioned. Why didn’t I do that!!!!
My daughter was so young then and we started having tea parties. We set up a special corner of the room. Today, actually for the past 4 years the books & tea cups are displayed on the wall. My sisters & mom started collecting antique cups & saucers along w/tea pots for us. Now that my daughter is 17, when she moves on to her own place I am sure some of them will follow her.
Excellent Vlogging, you’re a natural.
Thank you for sharing and hats off to you for continuing the tradition so faithfully. So many of us quit too soon or have the ~ wish I woulda’s.
Noelle
Jenny C. says
Aww great job on the vlog! I don’t if I’ll be doing any of those…I’d have to fix my hair and put on makeup for that. Ha!!
I love the post. It makes me think of my grandmother…although she was more of a coffee drinker than tea. Looking forward to a tea/coffee party with her someday. She’s already with Jesus putting the kettle on. Anyhow, thanks so much for sharing this. Brought back some good memories!
J
Meg says
I entered it again. But I just now noticed that the direct link to that post is still not working. The rest of my site seems to be loading, but something is up with that particular post. I might have to delete it and re-write it. So if you want to just delete mine again I’ll just enter it once I get everything sorted out. Sigh!
my valentine… « beauty in the mundane says
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Sarah says
I am having linky trouble…here’s my review post of mr. & mrs.
http://shepherdsgrace.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/my-valentine/
Katie says
Linky is not working for me either.
http://blessedwithfullhands.blogspot.com/2011/02/gods-heart-necklace-review-and-giveaway.html
Lindsey says
I don’t see a place to link up either. So in the meantime, here’s the link to my product review as well.
http://lindseyslife.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/mr-and-mrs/
sarita says
hi – my first time to post here. LOVE the idea of a valentines tea party. you asked when was the last time we had tea with special someones. the middle of december i invited to dear friends to my house for lunch. they are both important in my life – but hav never met each other. i thought it was time! i made a chicken salad, one friend brought the rolls and one brought the dessert (why didn’t WE think to have it first!!). :^) i also wanted them to “DO” something besides just have lunch. i make cards. SO i got “card making” stuff together. i neatly put everything on a tray so it would all be together. On top of the items was a Christmas CD. I figured they would know somehow with a birthday so they could at least make a couple of birthday cards. They did a great job. Talked to each other more than me! and got to know each other. after lunch i made a pot of lady grey tea. So we had tea and a few homemade cookies for dessert. They stayed 4 hours! i know that they enjoyed them selves. I was thinking maybe a “spring” tea and we could pot some plants. How about a “summer” tea (iced by then!) and get my grandsons blow up pool out and we could eat by the pool!! An autumn tea would be nice and maybe make some Christmas cards..we’ll see. I loved having my friends over. Now i’m thinking of having a tea with my grandsons! good job with the vlog.