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!!!

So proud of my bloggers!!

I must say, I am SO proud of my students! In my Communication Technology class, we created blogs. Here are the links so you can visit them! :)

http://www.jensbakingbits.blogspot.com/

http://www.bloggerbride2010.blogspot.com/

http://www.jenlmay.blogspot.com/

http://www.foryourfashion.blogspot.com/

http://www.candicevandrell.blogspot.com/

http://www.shainalyons.blogspot.com/

http://www.keneshiasworld.blogspot.com/

http://www.fallonsfashion.blogspot.com/

http://www.creativitycannon.blogspot.com/

http://www.mandispiers.blogspot.com/

http://www.k-dazzlin.blogspot.com/

http://www.sassystylez.blogspot.com/

Ash Wednesday

Today marks Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, the traditional 40-day period of fasting and prayer before Easter. Although I am not Catholic, I have decided to give UP something this year (until Easter). You may, or may not, know that I am HOOKED to Facebook. So, after discussing Mardi Gras and Lent with my daughter she decided to give up Coke. I asked her what is something that mom should give up....her answer was Facebook! I thought it was a great idea, considering how Facebook consumes my time. So, that is what I will do! :)

I encourage you to think of one thing that you really enjoy and see if you can go without until Easter. For your health, for your mental sanity, to help you do better in school/work, to focus on something more important....whatever your reason is. My reason is... Facebook is NOTHING compared to the price Jesus paid for me! I can do without for a while to focus on more important things!

I LOVE Makeup!!!!

Since it is Wednesday (Wishful Wednesday), I want to tell you about my LOVE for makeup and my *wish* to have all of Marlena's makeup. If you don't know of Marlena, you MUST visit her on http://www.makeupgeek.com/! She is great. She is the expert of everything makeup. She can teach you how to do your makeup like the celebrities!

Also, I LOVE to search through Kandee Johnson's videos on http://www.youtube.com/! Both of these gals can make your makeup look like Kim Kardashian or Rihanna, even if you body doesn't look like them. :) Comment and tell me what you think!

Family Fun!

I love Family Fun magazine, but even if you do not have a subscription you can look online: http://familyfun.go.com/

Family Fun has all sorts of cute ideas for kids crafts, recipes, etc.... Even if you DON'T have kids, I am sure that you will love their ideas! I am going to help my daughter, Paris, create handmade Valentine's cards for her class this year. She is soooo OVER the Hannah Montana pre-made cards! :) ha! She decided on this CUTE owl design for the girls in her class. For the boys, it will say "You're a HOOT!" -- If you didn't have kids, I don't know why some of these designs wouldn't work for your *special someone*!

I copied the template online from the Family Fun website, and pasted it into a blank Word document. Then, I typed the sayings using those cute, Kevin & Amanda fonts! I printed them, and then Paris decorated them (with polka dots, stripes, etc...) using colorful markers. Turned out so great! I hope to get pictures later of what WE created. They are unique, and so very special.