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Hey Friends!!
Today I want to share my latest project for spring 2012!  This is my first, but definitely wont be my last clutch project.

 

•  Clutch. This is fun part. I found mine at Goodwill for $2.99. I prefer vintage and cheap!!
• Sponge brushes
•  Acrylic Paints

Since my clutch was a patent material, I wanted a base coat to be sure my color layers would be smooth.  I first put 2 layers of the off white 'Ceramcoat'. I let it dry. (this paint dries fast) Then I put about 4 layers of my base (khaki). I wasn't too concerned with the bottom line being perfect since it would eventually be covered with an overlap with my 'pop of color'.

 Once fully dried, pick your color and finish the bottom!  (I did the same, about 4 coats of this bright peach) I suggest pastels and neon's..they are HOTT!
And here is the finished product....

Have fun and Happy Spring :)

xxoo

There's an app for that

OK..How in the world did my Grandmother function as a parent, without an i phone, with 6 children??  Life was 'simpler' but I don't believe it was any easier.  So that makes me think: 'it is easier now bc I have a device that gives me instant answers/feedback?'  Well with my current faves I think so!

      PANDORA

 I'm all about saving the radio for the sake of jobs. However, I LOVE Pandora because it is commercial free and I can choose the stations by artist or genre.  I can also customize it by skipping a song I'm not in the mood for or 'thumbs downing' an artist! Permanently!!  Thank GOD for this, Niki Minaj and Gaga have got to go!

INSTAGRAM

 

This is my favorite social networking site!!  It's mostly positive, creative, and puts a smile on my face!

 I think my favorite thing about Facebook is watching other children grow, sharing Cains pictures, and most of all seeing people happy!!  Instagram is JUST THAT!!  You upload your picture, pick an editing option, and post!!  Voila! A news feed of pictures!!

(Do what you want, but I suggest not uploading every pic in your photo library...your child or dog is cute...but every pose to get in the pool is unnecessary!!)

GROUPON

LIVING SOCIAL

Both of these apps have great deals on local/nearby businesses!!  You purchase the 'coupon' for nearly 65% off (some higher, some lower) and it's usually ready for use by the next day!!  I have purchased things from laser hair removal to pedicures to car washes, oil changes, etc!!  GET IT NOW!  Both apps offer destination bargains as well. Just be sure to check fine print and expiration's before committing!

shopkick

This is a new app for me and I have yet to try it!!  But it gives you great deals at your favorite stores just for walking in the door!!  You can also earn a butt load of rewards!

Urbanspoon

 This is a great app for someone like me who for one, has no sense of direction and for two, I love to try new things!! Urbanspoon has been super handy especially when we travel and are looking for a certain genre of food, directions, reviews, even just a restaurant close by and still open!!

Foodonthetable

 

This app has been awesome to get me out of my 'same week dinner schedule rut.' I am not a chef, I'm actually a terrible cook and that is the excuse for why we eat the same thing over and over...I've mastered those!  This app has an easy menu for some pretty tasty dishes!  All you have to do is plan your menu for the week by selecting different dishes and then the app puts together a shopping list for you!!  It will even link up to your local supermarket and tell you what is on sale!! Yah, I know what you're thinking...  :)

KIDzOUT

I really wish I would have found this app sooner!!  This app links up to your location and you can find a nearby 'Diaper deck', 'Food', 'Play areas', and 'Medical.'  This is really handy on long road trips, new towns, and even discovering your own town.  

CardStar

So...How many times have you gone to CVS and forgotten your rewards card? If you're like me, you probably have over 20 accounts to that store by now! Most stores have a club card, frequent shopper, rewards, etc.  Empty out your bulky wallet and download this app! I now have my account numbers and bar codes for all on my phone!  Lord knows, I never leave my phone anywhere!!  

 

Honorable mentions: Pinterest, Youtube, Paypal, Ebay, Caloriecounter, Etsy, yelp, Photo Collage, E!, Foxnews

Look for my toddler edition 'there's an app for that' soon!!

Have a great day!

xxoo

Saturdays....lately

We are not the type of family that watches football unless it's the Super Bowl.  We have been to an NBA All Star game (4 years ago and I definitely fell asleep in the middle of it) but we haven't seen a game since! We don't have patience for 10 innings of baseball.  I am NOT saying that these sports aren't exciting or aren't important. I'm just saying 'It's not our thing'. 
Motocross seems to be the sport of choice.  My husband practiced and raced since he was a tot.  It later turned into freestyle/ Evil Knievel and I'm sure you could predict the ending in that story! Yup...he had a major injury in which he retired at 18.
So now we live in the motocross center of the country and we love it.  It only took me 4 years to accept that this beach babe was permanently located in the woods.  I will get more into our story, his injury, and where we live later on.
So THE Supercross season starts on the West Coast every year in January!! 
For beginners let me break it down....

mo·to·cross /ˈmoʊtoʊˌkrɔs, -ˌkrɒs/ Show Spelled[moh-toh-kraws, -kros] noun

a timed motorcycle race over a closed course consisting of a winding dirt trail with hills, jumps, sharp turns, and often muddy terrain.

Usually OUTDOORS and the long season is in the summer to early fall months.

su·per·cross noun \ˈsü-pər-ˌkrȯs

a motorcycle race held in a stadium on a dirt track having hairpin turns and high jumps 

So...if you ask me, Supercross is where it's at!! The season lasts from January to May.  The night Cain was born was literally the opening night of the 2010 SX season...and the nurses, the doctor, and I all waited for the boys to finish watching the race before we got the go ahead to push!  Aha...I'll save that for a later post too!

So, last weekend was the closest and BEST Supercross of the season, Atlanta.  We usually have all of our friends there and it's just a really fun weekend!!  I will totally take a weekend getaway anytime, anywhere! 

Here are some fun pics and footage from last weekend...

 After a long day, long car ride...ready to go eat!!

 Me and my best friend since I was 15!!
{Outfit; Cape: TjMaxx, Chevron dress: eBay, Shoes: Jessica Simpson}

My FAB shoes

Here is where we ate... Two Urban Licks ONE of the BEST in Atlanta!

Our Aussie friend who tagged along but came by taxi, by himself, thought he was "getting taken'... This is too funny because Two Urban Licks is located in an alley in a creepy revamped warehouse!!  Good Story.

The atmosphere is fabulously romantic with gigantic silk poppy's, floating fabric lanterns, intimate mural covered in candles lit from the floor to the ceiling. The kitchen is located in the center of Two Urban with a wrap around bar for seating.

The food is a 'fiery American cuisine' including fresh seafood, steaks, to die for empenadas and so on.

The bar is fully stocked including infused drinks that are on display above the bar. They have 42 'Wine Kegs'...all on display and for your tasting pleasure!

CHECK. THEM. OUT!!

Here are a few pics from Atlanta Supercross 2012...

Opening Ceremonies = Laser Lights, Fire, Fireworks. 

National Anthem

The track

Our Homies...

 Me and My LOVER

Fire works

As we have been told by our friend/previous coach from the Atlanta Falcons on his home field.... 'He has NEVER seen a production and such an awesome event'  That's worth telling people!!  If you ever get a chance GO!!

That's all for now...

xxoo