Pearly Whites!

Love Kandee Johnson's tutorials on YouTube. Her teeth-whitening tutorial WORKS! If I could just be consistant and do it daily, I would have gLoWinG teeth!!! :)

what happened??

Old-time etiquette is disappearing. Sad to say. With each generation, we are seeing less and less of the common rules of courtesy. People don't say thank you much, don't open doors, don't write handwritten notes like they used to, and don't even give the "litte wave" when you let them out in traffic!! Just the basics are starting to disappear.

Last night at my daughter's second-grade school program I noticed this PROBLEM of our society. Sitting behind me was a child (old enough to know better) playing his PlayStation with volume on high. No earphones. No mute. Just playing loudly while the program was going on. His mom sitting beside him. I could barely hear the presentation because of his violent game playing in my ear! I thought **I need to ASK him to mute his game, no I need to TELL him to mute his game, how rude!** Then I thought **No....mind your own business, Stay out of it, you will get violent** Luke, my husband, would be happy that I minded my own business; however, today I wish I would have spoke up! :)

Then, as I was looking around the room I noticed the MOTHERS and FATHERS were just as disrespectful as the kiddos!! Texting, taking on their phones, smacking gum (my dad even noticed that one!), etc... What is going on!? The kids have seen this growing up, and now think it is normal. We have got to get some manners! If people want to act that way at home, fine. But in a public setting, a presentation afterall, there needs to be some respect for the presenter AND the precious kids who have prepared for this special day!

So, enough of my venting.

Here is helpful link, from the queen of etiquette - Emily Post, if you think you are "one of those" parents. :) OR, if you just want to read up on modern etiquette.

Kids can even use this site for prom etiquette, cell-phone manners, etc!

i heart faces

A few weeks ago I discovered I Heart Faces website. I love it! I especially love the photography and Photoshop tutorials. But, if you aren't into that....they have some great photos to explore. To just browse through pictures click on the "Photo Challenge" link in the top left-hand corner. I like this also, because the pictures are linked to all sorts of blogs. I could spend DAYS just looking at blogs. It is my method of relaxation when I don't have money to go shopping! :)

Little Webmasters!

Have I told you how proud I am of my students? Wow! They are knocking my socks off this semester. I HAVE to brag on them again. For their first time working in Photoshop & blog/web design, I am IMPRESSED!!

Here is a banner (by Stephanie) for an Alicia Key's website that I think turned out great!

And here, a banner (by Jennifer), that is awesome!

And here is a must-see, Twilight website creation (by Mandi) that will make you think she had been designing pages for years! By the way, her banner was designed from scratch....no copying and pasting allowed....yup! she downloaded fonts, brushes, distorted it, and made it look fantastic!!! It looks just like the real thing!

And Laci's website that she is designing for a friend's cake shop.....too cute with all of the colors, and fonts going on!!

I love to see all of the styles, and individuality reflected in my students. All are unique. These are just a few....more to come later.

Cake Wrecks!

I have always thought it would be fun to be a cake decorator, so I am LOOOVING this site. It is too funny. Cake Wrecks shows cakes GONE WRONG, but also some gorgeous cakes too.

Company is coming...

When Luke and I got married we decided not to buy a trailor like most newly married couples. We also didn't want to rent an apartment. So, we BUILT an "apartment" on a gorgeous chunk of land that Luke had worked his tail off to pay cash for. Our "apartment" turned out larger than we planned...but, still small enough that we couldn't have company over often. We don't have a dining room. Only a bar, that seats 3. Perfect for us. The outside is simple and rustic, but the decor inside is unusually quirky just like the designer. :) I love our little home.

Well, tonight I have company coming! AHHH. 9 people. We may have to sit on the floor, but we are doing it. Luke's mom & aunt have a plan that the family has to get together once a month. And this month, it is MY TURN to entertain. :) I am going to cook The Pioneer Woman's chicken spaghetti, salad, french bread, and Paula Deen's Volcano Cake for dessert. Sounds yummy to me! I may even dig out the Mexican Dominos (usually I would rather a taco & margarita with this game, but oh well) after dinner! What a fun time it will be!

Can You Handle It?

I know a lot of people going through hard times right now.....whether it be finances, addictions, health, or family. This poor economy seems like it is just making its way to Mississippi....just like fashion, it is always a few years LATE! haha :) Things are tight, and are getting harder for everyone. I have students and co-workers going through MORE than you could ever imagine!!! And just this month it seems like I have heard the line, "God will never give you anything you can't handle!" a million times being said around me. I have always believed this old saying.....until last night.
Last night I heard a different take on this old saying. A preacher man said "I think God WILL give people MORE than they can handle, just so they will realize they can't do it alone. People need God." Wow! Never thought of it that way. Interesting. Yup...preacher man was right! I have to say that I have been through some tough times myself. I made a lot of wrong decisions and went over many bumps in the road. But without prayer, and without God working in my life, I don't believe that I would have EVER made it through.
If you don't know Him, I encourage you to develop that relationship. It is super easy to do. Believe me, there is nothing that will fulfill your life like Him!

Athropologie!

Anthropologie has some of my favorite things, although they are quite expensive. From ruffled shower curtains, to chunky jewelry, they have the most unique products. I just browse, and dream.

I just can't get over the CUTE kitchen towels....I want them ALL!!!

Do you have a site like this that you enjoy? Tell me about it!! :)

American IDOL!!!!

Last season I didn't watch American Idol at all. This season I have only been able to catch the ladies. I always miss the days with the guys. But, I have my favs....and I wanted to share them with you. Tell me who your fav is.....

My two favorites ARE *drum roll*...... Siobhan Magnus and Didi Benami!!! Everyone seems to love Crystal Bowersox. Yes, she can sing. But she reminds me of a bar singer. And everytime she sings, my husband jokes and says "I would like to sniff her hair!" haha :) Crystal doesn't seem like she REALLY wants it either. So, go Siobhan and Didi!!! :)

What to cook...that is the question.

I hate to cook. I would eat OUT everynight if I could. Nothing is better than having someone wait on me, and wash dishes afterwards. But that can get so expensive! I have great meal ideas in my head, but I am always missing ingredients. Or, it JUST doesn't come out right. So, I am thinking of buying the E-mealz plan. It is only $5 a month, you can have recipes for each night of the week, and shopping lists to take to Wal-mart! Sounds like a great idea to me. Has anyone tried this? Let me know what you think!

Funnnny Stuff!!

In South Mississippi, I am used to seeing some redneck/crazy looking things in Walmart! But if you have never gone to http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ you should. You are guaranteed to get a laugh!!! :) This site always cheers me up. This site also reminds me that THESE PEOPLE are allowed to VOTE.....ahhhh!!!

ugggghhh.....

I am getting frustrated with my blog design. I pick a background I like, and my fonts won't work with it.... I pick a background I like, and something is always wrong. Bear with me as I get my blog looking just how I like it! :) Today, it is looking a tacky MESS!!!