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Welcome to Ilona's Reflecting Pool
You've landed on my personal page of creative living articles. A lifetime of experience in making a home, building family memories with meals, celebrations, and activities, as well as exploring beauty through art, personal wellness, and creativity. Explore the pages in this reflective and peaceful online environment .
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The theme of my page is one point from a bible text, Philippians 4:8 “whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things”.
"Written to give you the content of my accumulated experiences.
Although a lot of it is for my own entertainment, too."
"Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful." ~ Jacqueline Bisset
"“We are called to be women. The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman. For I have accepted God’s idea of me, and my whole life is an offering back to Him of all that I am and all that He wants me to be.” ~Elisabeth Elliot"
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Have You Visited My Substack Newsletter?
A Garden Newsletter/Blog for You For those who love gardening, a Substack newsletter just for you. I have fresh posts, my garden photos, and musings. My Georgia Garden Update This is for gardeners and those with an interest in plants and nature. I...
Decorative Hungarian Folk Art Painting
Color Everywhere Color and Decoration is the Hungarian Way Hungarians like to decorate things and they are quite good at it. In fact, certain areas of Hungary are particularly well known for their decorative arts. If you love folklore art and paintings, then you will...
Outdated Blogging Resources and Advice
Starting Your Blog In updating my Blog Resource Page, all the information written moved here. It is still current and helpful, but things I recommend and why need revision. This post has more explanation of the why and wherefore for using certain choices than I think...
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Recent Work
Overview of the many topics of interest to be found in 'Ilona's Reflecting Pool' of today.
Quotations and Poems
Inspiration and wisdom
Praying Powerfully
Who doesn't want their prayers answered? Who doesn't wish for the confidence that God hears and gives answers to their requests? Most Christians strive to grow in this area. In fact, after Jesus' disciples had been with Him for a certain amount of time they asked Him...
National Motivation and Inspiration Day
Kickstart Those New Year's Resolutions with National Motivation and Inspiration Day You made those resolutions for New Year's Day, and now it is the second day of the New Year and time for .... Motivation! Motivation Day was initiated after America's history changed...
Joseph Chiwatenhwa, Christian Indian Saint
Joseph Chiwatenhwa:
This man was a great saint of the Christian faith, but one of whom little is known.
Art Follows Life … A Prayer Warrior
I wasn’t originally planning on making this design. It was just a day of finally getting around to using some elements that I had bought as a bundle, complete with full licensing to use on my own products.
Struggling With Rejection
I appear to be a confident person. On the whole, I am, but I have worked all my life to build the aura of confidence. More importantly I have struggled to overcome fear of rejection.
In the Deep Woods
There are so few places where one experience true quiet. For deep meditation, that which helps settle and heal the mind, quiet brings a clean slate on which to layer thoughts. Not the usual thoughts which clutter our minds: to-do lists clamoring ads chaotic news items...
Family Topics
Building family life
Wedding Ideas
Planning your wedding
Recipes
Favorites of my family and friends
Party Life
Birthdays and more
Grow Your P.O.D.
Website and POD tips
Wellbeing
Feeling fit
Over Fifty
Health and Beauty
Pregnancy and Birth
Opinions of a mom Coming soon
Family
The most important thing in the world to me has always been family. Sharing wisdom and ideas, Family Life
Keep Fit
In the interest of being healthy and keeping fit, pages I have written through the years on the topic, soon to be updated. Fitness and Aging Well
BIBLESTUDY
A few insights from personal studies. Timeless wisdom from the Bible; some of the earlier pages from this site. Study The Bible.
Lifestyle Tips and Ideas
Food and Entertaining
Click here for: Favorite recipes or party ideas, these posts are part of the fun family pages that make your gatherings memorable.
Wedding Pages
Click here for: Wedding stationary, wedding and shower themes, plus helpful tips for your special day, here are many articles that will inspire you.
Weird Holidays
Besides the traditional holidays we know and love, there are many truly odd, somewhat weird holidays out there to celebrate! Looking for a day that promotes your favorite food, pet, or hobby? Click here
Entrepreneurship
Click here: If you are thinking about making money online, building a blog, or starting a business with a P.O.D. like Zazzle... I've written my observations and given some tips on those topics.
Beauty and Wellness
Click here for: Aging well, beauty and fashion for mature women, these are some of the important things that have gained a focus as I have grown older. It is never too early to put wellness and health at the top of your list.
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