Snowflake Wedding Theme

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Hot Cocoa Wedding Favor



more to come....

It's That Time of Year Again...

I am updating my portfolio and offering a free photo session for you and your family; you will also receive a keepsake CD/DVD with all the images!!

Is This Really Happening??

After reading a couple of news articles I was a little upset. Recently an abortionist was killed and the media coverage was everywhere talking about hate crimes, etc. Now a soldier was killed in Arkansas (by a Muslim) and the media never covered it.. I don't understand the reasoning here. So, I did a search on google and wanted to share what I found. Check out the search for yourself and click on some of the links and see if this makes any sense...

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=socialism+and+obama&aq=f&oq=socialism&aqi=&aq=1&oq=socialism+and+&aqi=g10&fp=SHAbtGzS2yM

The AFA said this morning:
It appears that a Muslim man with political and religious motives murdered a soldier in Arkansas yesterday. This came one day after the shooting of George Tiller. Though the media and White House expressed outrage over the killing of a notorious abortionist, they said little about the murder committed by the young Muslim. I say this is an obvious double standard motivated by political correctness. What do you say?

Tell me what you think! Am I crazy or is this really happening to the USA?

Let My Cricut Work For You!!

I have a Cricut Expression with the following cartridges:

1. Going Places

2. Camp Out

3. Plantin SchoolBook

4. Home Accents

5. Sans Serif

I love to scrapbook and make stuff for my family! If you would like me to make or do a project for you just let me know!

Check out http://www.cricut.com/ for some ideas and to learn more about what I can do for you!

Have You Hired Your Wedding Caterer Yet??

If not, here's a list of caterers in the triangle area:

http://www.catering-by-design.com/

http://www.delightfulinspirations.com/

http://www.barbaraboneycaters.com/weddings/weddings.htm

http://www.sisterscatering.com

http://www.trianglecatering.com/

http://www.mitchellscatering.com/

http://www.irregardless.com/

http://www.premiere-catering.com/

http://www.cateringworks.com/cw/

Do You Need a Tent, Chairs, Linens, etc???

Then look no further!!! Here is a list of local and nationwide companies that can do it all:

http://www.grandrental.com

http://www.hollandrentall.com/

http://www.partypop.com/Categories/Party_Equipment_Rentals.html

http://www.partytimerentals.com/

http://www.elegantweddingrentals.com/

http://www.classicpartyrentals.com/

http://rainorshinetents.com/default.aspx

ConAgra Foods Explosion in Garner, NC

ConAgra Foods , located in Garner, NC, is suspected to have had an ammonia leak which may have caused an explosion at the Slim Jim packaging facility on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. There were 300 employees working at the time of the explosion and all but 3 were accounted for. Many were taken to area hospitals to seek treatment for extensive burns on their bodies and other for minor injuries. Two are still in critical condition at this time and one of the three missing has been located. They had gone to the hospital to receive medical help as the two others remained unaccounted for.

As of early Wednesday morning, June 10, 2009 the other two missing employees were located inside the facility and four remained in critical condition at UNC's burn center in Chapel Hill. Rescue crews were not able to go inside to retrieve the bodies since the structure was not structurally sound since the explosions; instead workers had to cut into the roof to lower a cage from a crane to retrieve the missing employees. Family members of one of the employees said Louis Junior Watson was helping another co-worker when the building collapsed on top of them.

ConAgra foods has set up an employee fund and has donated $100,000. They are asking for donations from their 25,000 nationwide employees as well. They are also covering the medical bills and funerals for their fallen employees. If you would like to make a donation to these families you can click here. Con Agra spokesman, Stepahnie Childs, said that employees will continued to get paid "while this situation is under way."

Are you looking for a venue for your wedding?

I am posting a few links to some I have found:

CARY

One Eleven Place
http://www.111place.com
919-654-5413

The Matthews House
http://www.matthews-house.com
317 W Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
919-467-1944

The Umstead
http://www.theumstead.com
Cary, NC
866-877-4141
919-447-4000

CHAPEL HILL

The Carolina Inn
on the capus of The University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

RALEIGH

1705 Prime Chophouse & Events
1705 Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC
919-850-2340

Capital City Club
http://www.capitalraleigh.com
919-832-5526

Cardinal Club
http://www.cardinal-club.com
919-834-8829

Coquette Brasserie
http://www.coquetteraleigh.com
919-789-0606

Fraziers
Seasonal Bistro
http://www.fraziersbistro.com
919-828-6699

Hisotric Preston Woodall House
Bed & Breakfast
http://www.woodallhouse.com
919-894-7025

Porter's City Tavern
http://www.porterstavern.com
919-821-2133

Second Empire
http://www.second-empire.com
919-829-3663

Vivace
Modern Italian Restaurant
http://www.vivaceraleigh.com
919-787-7747

Wedding Items for Sale!

I have the following items for sale if anyone is interested:

2 Rolls of Wired Ribbon for Wedding - NIP - $15.00

Wedding Candle Holder Set - NIB - $30.00

Wedding Knife/Server Set - NIB - $30.00

Bubble Wands with Love Knot - NIB - 25.00

Toys For Free

Here is a site to receieve free ipods, psps, laptops, xbox 360, etc. You're probably saying 'yea, right, what's the catch'? Right?? Well, after checking out the site there is a video you can watch to see how the site works. By the looks of it, there are companies looking for new customers and these companies offer free trials. Once you try out the company the company then pays the website and that covers the cost of the toys. If you try it out let me know! I am going to take another look and if I do I will post what happens!

Here is a link to a review from a fellow blogger: toys 4 free review

Here's a link to the site: http://www.toys4free.com/

Free Stuff for Your Cell Phone!!

A friend told me about a website where you can send free ringtones, games, videos and wallpaper to your cell phone. Your cell phone must have internet capabilities to receive the wallpapers and ringtones otherwise standard rates will apply. You sign up at www.myxer.com and after entering your information you will receive a 4 digit code on your cell phone and verify it on the website. Once you have verified your number you can search for whatever you would like and send it to your phone for free!

Here is a link: myxer.com

Enjoy and have fun!!

Momma's meatloaf

Momma's meatloaf:

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup diced onion
1 egg
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup tomato ketchup
salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl mix breadcrumbs with milk and allow to rest for a few minutes. In a large bowl combine the meats, onion and egg. Add the breadcrumb mixture and mix well, adding salt and pepper to taste. In a loaf pan, mix up ketchup and brown sugar... drop formed loaf into pan and cover with foil, bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour, remove foil and cook for another 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the counter before slicing, strain the fat off of the sauce in the bottom of the pan and serve over the slices.

Thank you, Jill!

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

1 cup potato, diced (I sometimes used canned potatoes, diced up because they're already soft and cook better, IMO)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 pie crust (either store bought or your own recipe)

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Saute onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in butter for 10 minutes.
Add flour to sauteed mixture, stirring well Cook one minute stirring constantly.
Combine broth and half and half
Gradually stir into vegetable mixture
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly
Stir in salt and pepper; add chicken and stir well
Pour into shallow 2 quart casserole dish and top with pie shells
Cut slits to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly and cooked through.

Thank you, Maggi!!

Mini Cheesecakes

Mini Cheesecakes

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can pie filling

Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla in bowl.
Place a wafer in bottom of each of 12 cupcake papers (in cupcake tin).
Spoon in cream cheese mixture 3/4 full.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Let cool.
Top each with pie filling and refrigerate for 1 hour or more.