Hotel Transylvania Party & Update!

This post is much-needed! I am so sorry about not posting & being on here. I have been so swamped with things to do. I have been helping people out & the holiday… All in one! So, I am very sorry.

I will be picking up slack That is something good, right? I have missed you all! I hope I never get this busy again!

On to the party. On February 3, 2013, I was one of the lucky ones to have been picked to host this party. I did mine on the day of the Super Bowl. Which might have been my downfall. We will get into that later though.

There is this great site called Crowdtap. & I won’t go much into this because I am going to make a post on it! But, in summary, it is a site where you can do questions, earn points, parties, samples, discussion, & more.

There are rules & things to these parties! & you win things for doing more. I love that part. I invited tons of people to this party. Facebook friends, family, friends, etc. But only my true, few showed up. I am grateful to them.

I planned this party rather quick. I was having so much fun doing it, that I didn’t really think of it as party planning. Me & my daughter shopped & made things for hours!

CrowdTap sent me the information through my email. I used most of their suggestions & created things! We made the food they suggested. We had Scream Cheese Dip with Doritos & Fritos. & Green Sludge Punch to drink. They were both really a big HIT !

Me & my daughter got to spend quality time together during this time. We decorated cheap styrofoam cups. We made monsters & things on them for the guests. This was one of my daughter’s favorites! All the kids got to decorate valentines cards.

My daughter gave her card to mommy & daddy She is so sweet. We all chatted for a while & hung out. Let the kids play.

Then we settled down to watch the movie! I cannot say how awesome this movie was enough! I really enjoyed it! Actually everyone did. From the babies to the oldies

Answers to some of the questions:

• Mavis makes the cutest little sad bat face to her dad Dracula. Does your little one have a look that just makes you want to do whatever they say? MY DAUGHTER DOES DO A “FACE” SHE LOWERS HER HEAD & MAKES HER LIPS QUIVER! AND IT GETS ME EVERYTIME!
• Dracula throws an awesome 118th birthday party for Mavis. Were there elements of her party that you wish you could have for your own birthday party or your child’s party? I WOULD LOVE TO THROW A MONSTER PARTY! MY DAUGHTER, NOT SO MUCH! SHE IS INTO PRINCESS & MINNIE! BUT, IT WOULD BE REALLY AWESOME TO HAVE A BAND OF MONSTERS PLAYING & MUMMIES WALKING AROUND SERVING DRINKS
• Both Mavis & Dracula have some awesome vampire powers. For example, they can both turn into bats.Which one of their powers do you wish you could have? WHILE TURNING INTO A BAT WOULD BE PRETTY AWESOME. I HAVE TO SAY THE MEMORY ERASING POWER THAT DRACULA HAS WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION FOR ME! THAT WOULD BE A SWEET POWER!

Overall, we all had a very nice time. & gave the kids time to play with each other. It was a get together we all needed!

I just wanted to say thank you to CrowdTap for choosing me to host this wonderful party! & say thanks to everyone who came

I hope you all enjoyed reading about my very first hosted party I really had a blast doing this! I cannot wait for another one

Have you ever hosted a party? Do you know what CrowdTap is? Tell me more…

 

 

Hotel Transylvania Facebook Page. 

CrowdTap Facebook Page. 

One Lucky Girl Giveaway Results

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And the one lucky girl is: Jgann22 of Everything under the sun and more!

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I won !!!! You should check it out :)

Wherever there …

Wherever there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion. – William Lloyd Garrison

Quote of the Day #45 (Black History Quote #10)

FishTail Braid :) (My Favorite)

Ok, Today I am going to “teach” the FishTail Braid! This is one of my favorites! I love all types of braids. But, this one tops them all! It is easy & very pretty

As always … here is the before pic :

 

And since I am unable to make videos for you all right now, I will just give you the link to the video that taught me how to do it

Here is the link….

I started to take pictures… But, it just wasn’t what I wanted! So, I figured it would help you all a little more to “see” what was happening. But, this is super easy. I did it my first try! (Though this was about a year ago) I loke it because you can make this style really messy or you can make it very sleek:) I chose messy! As always. But, I do wear it sleek as well. I wear it sleek to job interviews, church events, pictures, etc. This is just for everyday look! Oh Yea! Messy= dry hair & Sleek= wet hair!

Here are a few pictures of my finished look :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there it is ! Sorry about the quality of the pictures! I hate when it is so gloomy & dark. But… I have no control over that! I have just got to get better lighting in my house!

I hope you all enjoy! Have you ever tried to do this? Will you try this? Do you know how to do this? I would love to know

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If there is no struggle, there is no progress. – Frederick Douglass

Quote of the Day #44 (Black History Quote #9)

February Blog Challenge. Day 7-9.

 

Day 7 – Favorite photo of you & your friends. 

What an easy topic to do! I love showing you all a glimpse into my life! It makes me think you understand me a little more

This picture was taken in 2008. With 2 of my bestest friends. Kristin & Tara. We don’t really talk anymore! But, I still love em

Here is another one… Me & Kristin… I wish I had updated ones. I haven’t really hung out with anyone since becoming a mommy

And here is the one with Me & the BESTEST Best Friend in the whole wide world!!! My love!

I hope you all enjoy that I promise to update you with more recent pics of me & my friends

Day 8 – What’s inside your handbag? 

Boy will this one be boring I’m sorry guys. Bear with me… I thought I had somewhat of an interesting life. I guess not so much.

I do have a purse. But, I do not take it everywhere. BORING ! The reason for that being…. I think I might forget it some where.

All I have in it is… My Bible, pens, highlighters, wallet (unless I am using it), “important papers”, Carmex, medicine that I am supposed to take, coupons, & some more bull.

And that is it. I really enjoy my bible being in my purse. I feel like it basically goes where ever I go !

Day 9 – The meaning behind your blog name. 

Let me start with this… It took me months to come up with a name. I am not very good at these things. That is one of the main reasons I held off for so long. Stupid, I know. But, I didn’t want a corny name!

I prayed about it & prayed about it. And one day, it just hit me…. Everything under the Sun & more! It sounded stupid to me. But, the more I thought about it… The more it fit! I don’t want to stick with just a couple of things to write about or do! I want to do all kinds of things. So, I made my blog title fit that!!!

I hope it is a good title… How did you guys come up with yours… I’m curious

Februaury Blog Challenge: Day 3-6.

 

Day 3 – My Dream House ! 

Hmmm, I have spent a lot of time thinking about this! My whole life, pretty much! But, I do not have anything set in stone yet. There are so many things I would like to add & subtract. Make & buy. Rent or own. Etc. I can’t really make up my mind.

But, I do know that I love the style of the Brady’s house! Such a beautiful home, isn’t it? Nice place to grow up. I want a winding staircase. Oh, how I would love a beautiful entry! Flowers everywhere. Fake ones for decoration… Real ones in the kitchen!

I want my kitchen to be very spacious. Up to date with everything. The best of everything. I want an island in the center. My pans hanging above it… or maybe not? I want secret doors, leading off to other rooms

I need it to be BIG !!!! Go big or go home, right? I need a huge walk in closet. My daughter will need one as well…. An attic made into a theater room. Is that a bit much?

But, out of everything, I want my house to be filled with love & respect. I want to have good times in this home. After all, Home is what you make it!

Here is a link to my Pinterest board. I keep it very updated! Here is where I keep most of my ideas. I cannot wait! I really want to build a house! To make sure it has everything me & my family wants & needs

I hope you enjoyed reading about my dream home. And be sure to click the link & follow me on Pinterest

Day 4 – If you could have one Superpower, what would it be & why? 

Tough question. I would looove to have all kinds of superpowers. All in one! But, the topic didn’t ask for that, now did it? LOL!

I would like to have flying, telekinesis, super fast, etc. I would even settle for some lame ones. Probably nothing to with fire though. I am very scared of fire. I haven’t fully figured out why, yet.

I guess I would choose Super Strength. Like the woman off of Hancock. (If you haven’t, you should!) I have several reasons why this would suit me so well

I would always be able to protect my daughter, my family. That is the main reason. I am a protector. A shield right now. If I had super strength, I wouldn’t know what to do! I would help other people as well. Try & end some of this chaotic world’s tragedies. (War & racism… to name a few)

I would use it recreationally as well. I would go to the gym & show out! I would carry my daughter everywhere! Oh, how much fun I could have with this. I would go play at the park with the other kids….

I would share my SuperPower. I wouldn’t keep it a secret. Like in all the comics & movies. I hope you enjoyed. What would you choose?

Day 5 – Name one brand of clothing that best describes your style. 

This one is a no brainer! I mean, literally. I had to do no thinking for this one! I will keep this one short. It would be kind of drag if I made a big story out of this!

Apple Bottoms! I love their clothing. Their style. This is a clothing line made from Nelly. (A southern rapper) All their clothes & shoes & purses…. Everything! I love it all.

I like how their pants fit me. I am very short & thick… if you will And their pants always fit me just right. They were made for woman like me. Their winter boot line is always a must see for me. I like boots with the fur. And they always have lots

What brand would you choose?

Day 6 – List 10 people you could have dinner with. (Dead or Alive) Include menu. 

OOOh, this should be fun….

1. My grandma Donna. – She passed in 2000. A very lovely woman! 
2. My father, David. – Great man. If I can get him out of the house to come.
3. My fiance, Marcus. – He would have to come
4. My daughter, Ja’Mya. – What kind of day would it be without my daughter?
5. Marilyn Monroe. – There are so many things I am dying to know!!! I just have to ask her!
6. My papaw David. – He passed a couple of months ago. I just really need to talk to him. There are many things I never got to tell him.
7. Minnie Mouse. – This one is for my daughter. She would be thrilled if she came to dinner with us!
8. My fiance mother, Amy. – She knows how to get everyone talking. Make it a good time!
9. My good friend Asia. – We are trying to get our business up & going. And we could take a break for once. This is why I have been so busy lately !
10. God. – I saved the best for last. I wanna talk to him face to face. I have loads of questions. I cannot wait to meet him & ask & hug him !

The menu:

If I make it…. It will be something really easy like Spaghetti

If I buy…. I would buy, a smorgasboard! Everything & anything on it! Never ending

Goodbye bloggers. Talk to you soon