tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39298264519160279602024-02-07T00:13:52.192-08:00What Will The Neighbors Say?Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-87791026898350758292011-11-28T21:31:00.000-08:002011-11-28T21:31:00.141-08:00Food Intolerances<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It seems that it’s becoming much more common nowadays for people to recognize that they have intolerances to specific foods. It’s been said that Celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder when it comes to gluten, affects 1 in 105 people in the US, many of whom are undiagnosed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have known that my body does not like lactose very much for a while, but I have recently discovered an intolerance to gluten.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For any readers who are unaware of what gluten is, it’s a protein found in wheat and is responsible for holding baked goods together. Gluten makes bread so soft and springy, and is used in almost all processed foods as well. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gluten affects every person differently. Intolerances to it can cause anything from ADD, to weight gain or loss, to pain when you eat, and many more symptoms. It also can cause chronic fatigue and dizzy spells.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gluten is a hard thing to give up! Just this last week, I have decided that I am going to have to cut it out of my diet permanently due to the horrible side effects I’m getting from it. I have been off of it since Monday, and I can honestly say I feel awesome. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am trying to build up a database of recipes that I can try or tweak to make gluten and dairy free. My plan is to post recipes I have tried on my blog. Also, if anyone has suggestions for recipes that fit these criteria, please let me know, as I’d love to try them out.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A lot of people in real life ask me how we got started dancing, as a lot of women want to dance, but their partner does not want to, so I figured I’d explain here.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We were in the position in the beginning where we disagreed on an important matter concerning dance. My husband and I became engaged in 2009, and we knew we wanted to have a nice reception. I am big on traditions, and having a first dance is one of the biggest ones! My husband is a drummer in a rock band, so he understands music perfectly, but did not know how to dance. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because he didn’t know, he didn’t want to have a first dance at our wedding.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At that point, I signed us both up for ballroom lessons. Once we began, we both realized how much his drumming helped him to pick out the tempo of the music, and he had a natural ability to dance. We advanced really quickly, and have been pushed ahead to a class several years ahead of us, due to the amount of work we’ve put in. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I highly recommend ballroom dancing to anyone who is even vaguely interested! It is such a good workout, especially faster dances like Quickstep or Cha Cha. Dancing with your spouse is also a guaranteed date night, and it’s a great way to connect with the other person. It’s become so popular due to Dancing With The Stars, and almost everyone who hears that we do it wants to know more. If anyone has questions about it let me know. I’d be more than happy to answer anything.</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It’s one of my girlfriends’ birthday, and so we are going together and bringing our husbands. I’m SO excited.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the moment, I have been blessed with the opportunity to focus solely on my school career, and to be able to power through with full time classes in order to graduate June 2012. I am so lucky to have such a supportive husband through it all. I don't know how I would be getting through the next week and the exam period if I was working full time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my classes, an upper level communications class, was largely based on blogging. One of our assignments was to write a blog post every week, which the teacher would grade. I absolutely loved doing that! It feels so great to be able to express your thoughts through writing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have completed everything written except for one assignment, which I am taking a break from at the moment to post. I'm so excited to have all of these assignments handed in and off of my plate. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What has everyone been up to since I last posted? Is anyone else in school,and if so, what all do you have due now?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Here is a picture of the new bracelet I ordered at the Silpada party I recently attended:</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just love this bracelet! It matches so well with my watch and it will be really easy to pair up with other bracelets for a layered look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My husband's band is having a CD release party tonight, so I am really excited to go to it! I'm just going to wear a maxi dress (with my watch and bracelet) and keep it pretty casual. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hope you all have a safe and fun weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I didn't want to get too close to the scene to snoop, but I looked out off of my balcony and saw that there'd been an accident between a motorcyclist and a truck. <span style="font-family: Verdana;">I took the photo from my balcony so it's kind of hard to see because of the tree in the way, but like I said I didn't want to get too close and distract the people working on the scene.</span>The ambulences took the people who were in the accident away, so I will be praying that they're all alright.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">All roads leading to my subdivision have been closed for about 2 hours now, and they are still closed, so hopefully they can open again soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Today is the five month anniversary of my wedding. I am so happy and blessed to be able to be married to my best friend! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We try not to go too overboard on our month anniversaries, as it would add up so quickly, but I don't like letting them slip by without a little something. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This month I made a big batch of my husband's favorite chocolate chip cookies for our anniversary. He's currently at work and doesn't know that they'll be waiting for him when he gets home, but I know that he'll love them.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made such a big batch that I ran out of cookie sheets for the oven and had to put some overflow onto an oven sheet meant for pizza. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I also got to use for the first time my new electric mixer. My mom purchased it for me and I absolutely love it. It is an Oster electric hand mixer with a retractable cord and a 250 watt motor. Makes mixing dough so much easier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hope everyone has a great weekend,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The party was set up similar to a Mary Kay or Tupperware party, except the product being sold was jewelry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The products were all so gorgeous! I really had a tough time deciding which one to choose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I ended up purchasing a sterling silver bracelet with swarovski crystals in between the silver beads. It's really great quality and I feel that it will match quite well with a lot of outfits. I don't have it yet - it has to be ordered and mailed to me, but I'll post a photo of it as soon as it arrives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Has anyone else purchased Silpada merchandise? I would love to see what else is popular!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am really rooting for either Ames or JP to win. I think Ames is the smartest choice for Ashley, just because he seems like such a nice person. He’s smart and he seems like he’s really trying.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also like JP just for the fact that he likes Ashley SO much. I think it’s really sweet the way he’s fallen for her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight is hometown dates… There is sure to be some drama that happens and I am so ready to BBQ with my husband, curl up on the couch and watch it unfold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My husband and I are progressing forward in our dance classes, and as of a few weeks ago we started learning the quickstep. I am absolutely loving this dance as I pretty much love everything from earlier half of the 1900's. If you are unaware of what Quickstep looks like, here's a video:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I also picked up a ton of Scentbugs for my house this weekend:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Bhsm0g1xnD3AKwrPITDSDyyI1cJHKxBtGcBD1LoUBTjw3h92jfKT0ALCxzj3gQ4zP-ZXnwe1eoZLZqQ-VNSHE7swGUeoeBJY5lg7ov4wcdlGu08UfdwERkQehKhmMeylnM3_bo1Ew5fm/s1600/8_5_09_scentbug01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Bhsm0g1xnD3AKwrPITDSDyyI1cJHKxBtGcBD1LoUBTjw3h92jfKT0ALCxzj3gQ4zP-ZXnwe1eoZLZqQ-VNSHE7swGUeoeBJY5lg7ov4wcdlGu08UfdwERkQehKhmMeylnM3_bo1Ew5fm/s320/8_5_09_scentbug01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These little guys are from Bath and Body Works, and you purchase any fragrance oil you like to go with them. They come with three little pads you can use for different scents, and you can purchase more at B&BW if you need more. I have them scattered all over my house because they work so well! By the way, I also discovered this cute little guy when I was searching Scentbugs... so cute! I'll have to come back at halloween to see if they are around again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Happy fourth of July! My hubby and I love this day. Although we're currently in Canada, my husband has American citizenship, so I put up some American flags on our porch so that everyone who drives by can see :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Tomorrow I am starting classes again. I had the last week and a half off of school, and it was fabulous. It will be hard getting up at 6:30 tomorrow morning, ugh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am currently reading two books - Lover Unleashed by JR Ward, and The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian. They are both really great, and I will post on them my thoughts once I finish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Kas xo</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-16536622171438087042011-07-02T15:49:00.000-07:002011-07-02T15:49:42.121-07:00Hi everyone!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It's been SO long since I've blogged and so much has happened since. My husband and I got married in February in Mexico, and I have so many gorgeous photos to post and lots to tell about the wedding itself as well as our trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Also since getting married, I have been able to quit my job and become a full time student. I have been working on my BBA for so long and working at the same time, and now I am able to concentrate solely on school and getting good grades. My hubby has been so supportive of this, I am so blessed to have him and be in this position!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My new years resolution this year was to read 100+ books by the end of the year. I have never been able to accomplish this, although last year I did get close in the 70's. This year I am on track to break 100, and I will post some recommendations on amazing books that I've come across in case anyone wants to read them. The books I've mostly been counting have been chick lit, romantic stories, christian fiction and self improvement, so stay tuned for those. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've also begun designing dresses! My girlfriend has the amazing ability to look at any piece of clothing and be able to make it up without a pattern, and she has recently taught me how to do the same. We have started a business custom making dresses, and have mostly focused on maxi dresses and sun dresses so far because of the gorgeous weather, but come fall we are going to start doing business-wear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Will update again soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Kas Xo</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-8331472702698291772010-09-05T15:13:00.001-07:002010-09-05T15:13:17.564-07:00Twilight series, Running and WwI have finally finished the Twilight series. I know I am probably the last person to do so! I was recommended these books by my SIL a few years ago, but after watching the movie, I figured they'd be way too cheesy and geared toward a younger audience. I ran out of library books to read a few weeks ago, and as it was a Sunday they were closed. I had Twilight in my office so I figured I'd give it a try. I am so glad I did, because it is so good! I won't do a recap as most everyone knows what it's about, but I read all four book and am a little sad they're over. If anyone out there hasn't read them yet, I definitely recommend.<br /><br />Aside from that, the 6 month mark to my wedding has passed. My mom and I have made a pact with each other to get in great shape for the big day, so I've rejoined ww and started back up at the gym. Ww always works for me. It is hard to track (I find) but it works. Right now running is my big thing and I am completing couch to 5k. I just started week 3 day 1 and it is tough! I am running at a 6 for my runs, and a 3.5 for my speedwalk. <br /><br />I am so excited for my health plan. Fall is a great time of year for a change, and I have some great motivation! <br /><br /><br />Kas<br />XoxoKashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-75736824853109729442010-09-05T00:31:00.000-07:002010-09-05T00:31:30.799-07:00Getting ready for listing<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We spent this week getting our place ready for it's listing for sale. We gutted the whole condo and cleaned everything spotless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">While in the process, I accidently tossed a bunch of papers that were on my desk. Unfortunately, my promise ring that my fiance gave me before we were engaged was hidden in those papers. I accidently threw it in the garbage along with them, and it got tossed into the dumpster. Luckily for me, fiance was great enough to go in and get the bag back for me!! I have my beautiful ring back safe and sound.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Other than that, we saw the movie Expendables tonight, which my fiance was iching to see. It was actually quite good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hope you are all having a great labour day weekend!</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-78467184882058780702010-08-29T17:04:00.000-07:002010-08-29T17:04:12.781-07:00Sunday Thoughts<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First off, let me update you on the McDonald's Southwest Salad that I posted about trying last week. Oh my gosh, this is SO good! I think I have had 3 of them in the last week!! It is even really great without dressing. They toss the chicken in a bit of a glaze, so if you cut it up and stir it around the salad it is really great.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We went and looked at the place last weekend, and both of us loved it. Now we are listing our place for sale, so hopefully we get some offers. We have a realtor coming this week to take a look and see how we should stage it. The only thing that sucks is that the people selling the place we want will not accept any offers subject to sale of our place, so if this works out then great and if not that is just how it goes!</span><br />
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</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-28092857050758006492010-08-22T17:04:00.000-07:002010-08-22T17:04:10.337-07:00Mc Donalds, New Place..<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am not sure if this is new everywhere, but I've recently noticed McDonald's in Canada has these really good looking Southwest Chicken Salads. Has anyone tried these? They look awesome! I also noticed they come with a lime to squeeze over the salad in place of dressing. That would definitely cut down on calories. I am going to get one (maybe for dinner..) and let you know what I thought!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On another note, as I posted earlier, I bought my first place in December and moved in in February. Since moving, both my fiance and myself have really missed our last building and neighborhood. He is very into real estate, and keeps up with what is for sale for what prices in our city. He recently came across a listing that is in our price range in our old building, and so we are going to go take a look at it tonight. I am really excited, but don't want to get my hopes up too much, as now it is contingent on this place selling and many other factors, so we shall see.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, next Saturday my mom will be coming to visit to pick out her mother of the bride dress for our wedding! Any recommendations on how the motb dress should look in relation to the bridesmaids? Should it be similar or does this matter?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway hope everyone's weekend has been going good!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kas</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">xoxo</span></div>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-22857357277255756422010-08-08T16:59:00.001-07:002010-08-08T16:59:38.279-07:00The end of school... for now...<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just wrote my last exam of summer classes this afternoon! I am so excited. I was going quite hard with school, which was at the expense of my social life because I had full time class as well as full time work.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I feel like I have so many plans coming up related to my wedding. I'm only taking one class in September, and then going to take the January semester off so that I can thoroughly enjoy every step of my wedding planning.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We booked our wedding for February 22 2011 in the Mayan Riviera!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To do:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Order and send invitations for the wedding. Save the dates are already done. Anyone have recommendations on places that are great for ordering invitations?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Find bridesmaid dresses! I went to Seattle the other day to try to find some, but I couldn't find any. I am picturing yellow or blue strapless dresses that are quite loose.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Buy some new bathing suits for the wedding/honeymoon from the Victoria's secret sale. I need to watch for this one! I also want to pick up some of their cute bridal accessories and clothes. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Plan the reception back home. This is at the bottom of my list right now.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Diet and work out! I ordered my wedding dress a bit small so that I can motivate myself into it, ha! It fits right now just fine, but it will be PERFECT when I can get back to my goal weight. Right now I am watching my white carbs, sugar and diary, so hopefully I have some good results.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That is all I can think of for right now... More later!</span></div>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-28558221601690208852010-05-02T23:00:00.001-07:002010-05-02T23:00:04.632-07:00Engagement photo ideasLately we have been scoping out different photographers for our engagement photos. We have seen lots of great shoots displayed on photographer websites and on our friends facebook pages, and now we need to come up with some ideas of our own. <br /><br />What typically should we bring to the shoot? I am also not sure what type of outfits to wear or how many to bring. I know we want to do a non-casual shoot. <br /><br />Any suggestion on outfits or ideas? Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-12581804131251772312010-04-19T14:43:00.001-07:002010-04-19T14:43:41.541-07:00Garden weddings & ReceptionsI met with my mom this weekend to try dresses and talk about wedding plans. We had a great time and I would post pictures of the dresses I like, but in case my fiancé reads this post, I can't chance him seeing the dress! <br /><br />We had planned on going to las Vegas for our wedding and reception as that is what my fiancé really wants to do. My mom had a great idea though to have a smaller group go to Vegas and to have a large reception in thier backyard when we return. My parents have a very large yard that would be perfect for setting up tents and having an afternoon reception. <br /><br />I haven't decided if i want to do this, but I am liking the idea so far. Is anyone else having an outdoor wedding and reception? If so, where are you doing it?Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-48622260765006929482010-02-24T21:10:00.000-08:002010-02-24T21:11:47.708-08:00Products I use daily!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not too long ago, Veronika from <a href="http://veronabrit.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-many-products-do-you-use-daily.html">Veronika's Blushing</a> did a post on how many products she uses daily. I started thinking about this and thought I'd do my own post on it! The number I use might seem like a lot, but I can actually do my makeup in about 10 minutes, and hair in 25, including wash and blowdry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Here is a list of the products I use:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Hair </strong>(Every other day for shampooing)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">1. Shampoo - Matrix Amplify Color XL Shampoo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2. Conditioner - Biolage Detangler</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">3. Soap - Victoria's Secret bodywash in Vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">4. Facewash - Mary Kay facial bar soap</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hair Styling</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">5. Bumble & Bumble Tonic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">6. Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray (Sometimes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">7. Matrix Sleek Look heat protector</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">8. Dove flexible hold hairspray</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Makeup</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">9. Moisturizer - Mary Kay Velocity (Face) & Benefit's eyecon (eyes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">10. Foundation - Mac Studio Fix Fluid NC30</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">11. Powder - Mac Mineralize Skinfinish</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">12. Blush - Benefit Coralista</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">13. Eye Primer - Mac Painterly Paintpot</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">14. Shadow - Usually Mac or Lancome shades</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">15. Liner - Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">16. Mascara - Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">17. Lipstick - Mac - usually in Blankety, Hue or Angel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">18. White liner on lower waterline</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">OK So 18 products. Some days I'll use more or less depending on what is happening, or how I'm feeling. I don't generally use concealer, I find that my undereye circles can be covered by foundation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I also use a hair dryer and flat iron every other day, and every day I use a fine tooth comb to backcomb my hair (I know so bad especially after my post on damaged hair!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I would really like to try the Clarisonic face cleaner. <strong>Has anyone tried this product out?</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">What products do you use daily? </span></strong>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-21551278168038375502010-02-18T11:24:00.000-08:002010-02-18T11:24:00.352-08:00Damaged Hair....<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a huge lover of damaging my hair to an extent in order to make it Volumized!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This time though, it seems like I've gone way too far. I had my stylist bleach and tone blonde into my hair, which was almost black before. It was really good at first, but has gradually gotten more split ends and has started breaking off :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've tried doing deep conditions but it didn't really help. Any advice? I am thinking I may have to give up my curling iron for awhile. Boo..</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-67246473532234334342010-02-17T12:00:00.000-08:002010-02-17T12:00:02.538-08:00Online Shopping<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This may seem like such a strange question.. but when online shopping, have you girls ever returned anything? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've purchased a lot of items online, but have always been unsure on what to do if you get an item that doesn't fit quite right, or you just plain don't like it. It's not like you can try the item on in the store's dressing room, so I've always made a point of not taking risks with online clothing stores.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Can you just return the item and pay the shipping? Or does the store pay to have it shipped back? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I feel so behind the times! Ha ha.</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929826451916027960.post-10033252335100145192010-02-16T09:53:00.000-08:002011-07-04T21:42:51.120-07:00Wedding Party<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This weekend my fiance and I picked out who we'd like to ask to be in our wedding party. We have decided on 4 people for each of us, and I am SO excited for the result we have come up with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've decided on two of my close girlfriends, my sister, and my fiance's sister. The only thing is that 3 of these girls are from out of town, so we will have to work extra hard on planning and organizing events. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Luckily for my fiance, all of his groomsmen will be from our city except for one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">For the girls who are planning or have already married.. any advice on planning wedding events with people from out of town? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Also.. any creative ideas on how to ask people to be in your wedding party? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Any good gift ideas for the party? We were thinking of engraved flasks for the groomsmen, but I haven't come up with anything super exciting for the ladies!</span>Kashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15425430448506457416noreply@blogger.com5