Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Guilt Free Snacks

Enjoy – Each is 100 calories or fewer!



  • 1 small banana

  • 3 cups air-popped popcorn – add a little cayenne pepper for a kick
    Strict diet

    Strict diet (Photo credit: Thrice 18/3)




  • 25 pistachio nuts

  • 10 dried apricot halves

  • 15 mini pretzels

  • 1 Jello-fat-free pudding snack

  • 2 oz. low-fat cheese

  • 2 bread sticks

  • 10 regular potato chips

  • 3 graham cracker squares

  • 1 medium apple

  • 12 reduced-fat Wheat Thins

  • 24 baby carrots

  • 33 grapes


Enjoy!






Friday, July 26, 2013

Wedding Invitations


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So Brian and I were on a mission to get our invitations out before August. We have been behind on a bunch of things and I was starting to panic when it hit me that the wedding is only two months away. Gah! But now that we got the invitations out the door I certainly feel a lot better. It took us about a week to finalize the graphics and I had initially wanted these to be letterpressed, but since we dragged our feet for way too long there just wasn't enough time.



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Wow! Look at this ambitious couples invitations! Kuddos for including directions with parking info and a self-addressed stamped envelope! Job well done!


How to Keep Little Ones Occupied...


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When having your reception, the last thing you want is twenty little ones running around screaming, and completely bored, desperately seeking their parents attention. If you still want your friends and family to attend, and not have to worry about their children, there are a number of ways you can keep them occupied.


One great idea is to hire a babysitter to take care of the children for the day, and night.



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Don't forget about the kiddos when planning your next event. Here are some great suggestions on how to keep them busy during your occasion.


Foodie Friday: Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Buttercream


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I'm pretty sure you're drooling just reading the title to this week's Foodie Friday post. But don't just dream about these brownies...MAKE THEM! We spotted this from Food_Cravings101 on Instagram and modified it with MyRecipes.com's recipe. Check it out!


Ingredients


Brownies


1 (4 oz) bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped


3/4 cup butter


2 cups sugar


4 large eggs


1 1/2 cups all purpose flour…



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Like if you think these look AMAZING!!!!


Thursday, July 25, 2013

ENTER by July 31st to get married by Andy at the clubhouse!

The World’s Top 10 Best Ways to Recycle Corks


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While round a friend's house the other day we got talking about upcycling and the creative and amazing things people recycle things into. It seems that with each passing year more and more amazing and more useful things are created. It was while looking at these sorts of images that my friend asked me what I thought she should make with a draw full of corks!



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We love all of these cork ideas! The chairs are so cool!


Save Money With Sales Tax-Free Days


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Before you hit the stores to do your back to school shopping, check this calendar to see if your state has any sales tax-free shopping days. This year, 17 states are eliminating the sales tax on specific items during select days in July and August.


See more helpful back-to-school tips.






Hope you all can catch a break with a tax free shopping day!!!


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

A Quick Fix for Puffy Eyes


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Here's the scenario: You’re running late, you have a big meeting in 10, and your eyes are puffed up like little pillows. What to do?


Try this trick from Glenn Dellimore, cofounder of GlamGlow, the brand behind the new BrightMud Eye Treatment ($69, sephora.com). Applying medium pressure, use one finger on each hand to tap rapidly under your eyes for about 30 seconds, working from the inner corners to the outer corners and back, repeatedly.



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Excellent tip - don't mind if we share it!


It’s tutorial Tuesday!

It's tutorial Tuesday!


Enjoy this upside down french braid tutorial – Perfect for changing up your tired pony-tail!




Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Tina Turner Gets Married!


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Tina Turner, 73, and her 57-year-old boyfriend Erwin Bach exchanged vows on the shores of Lake Zürich in Switzerland several days ago. The newlyweds will cement their union this weekend at a Buddhist ceremony this weekend in Zürich.


Around 120 guests, including David Bowie, Oprah Winfrey and Sade, are due to attend as the couple celebrate their marriage at their Kusnacht home.



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Event by L is happy to congratulate Tina Turner on her union with Erwin Bach!


7 Things You Need to Do Before a DIY Project


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Tackling projects yourself pays big dividends. You save money, learn something new and gain a sense of accomplishment. Your new bookshelf or birdbath is almost a bonus. Unless you're an avid do-it-yourself-er, though, you're probably going to have that moment of alarm when you wonder if you've taken on too much. There's no such thing as guaranteed perfection with improvement projects, but with planning, you'll maximize your chances of success.



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Happy DIY-ing!