Mystery Host Party

YOU COULD WIN HOSTESS BENEFITS JUST BY SHOWING UP.

Here's how it works:
* Attend the Jewel Kade party and receive one entry.
* Attend the party and bring a friend; receive two entry. (You receive an extra entry for every friend you bring. Plus, your friend will receive her own entry.)
*Attend the party and make a purchase; receive three tickets.
*Attend the party and commit to hosting your own party; receive four tickets.

At the close of the party a name will be drawn from the entries. The winner will become the "hostess," and will choose one from three free hostess gifts; the Jewel Kade bracelet, the exclusive hostess necklace, or the exclusive hostess charm.


Don't miss this opportunity!

Where: The Crosby Home
102 S. St. Marks Ave.
Chattanooga

When: June 15th 6 -8:30pm

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS

Enjoy a series of kid-friendly movies this summer with the Summer Kids Series at the Carmike Majestic 12 (just across the street from Creative Discovery Museum) every Tuesday at 10 a.m. this summer! As part of this special promotion you can: Enjoy FREE PARKING for the day in the Carta Garage! The Majestic 12 will validate your parking in the Carta Parking Garage above the old Bijou Theatre. (Parking entrance on 3rd Street between Broad and Chestnut. Ticket must be validated at the Majestic 12 only) So enjoy cool family days downtown this summer with a great movie and a fun-filled trip to Creative Discovery Museum after! Watch for additional offers with this series in the coming months!

(Thanks Kathy H. for the tip off!)

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Homemade Detergent

Ok, so on our family's quest for "green," I have chosen to start making our own detergent. There are so many chemicals in regular detergent, and can have such a negative effect on our earth. I have wanted to make some for a while, but being a "couponer" I stock up on supplies. I had to be cost effective, and finish using what I had before jumping into the new world of "homemade." However, I am here now, and won't be going back! It was super duper easy, and CHEAP! Plus and Plus!! I used the recipe Erin posted on her blog, and true to her word...it works fantastic.

Here's how it works....
I mixed....
1 grated bar of Fels-naptha soap (2 cups)
1 grated bar of Ivory soap (1 cup)
4 cups washing soda
4 cups baking soda
4 cups borax

It takes only one tablespoon per load, so it'll last FOREVER. yay. :)

Next, I am going to try to make some dryer balls...like these. Thanks Erin for the info.

Yard Sale Fabulous FInds!

When we were visiting Erin and Kevin's house last week, we went yard sale-ing. We hadn't gone in a long time, which is weird cause we have always enjoyed it. I guess we thought it would be too much of a hassle with the kids tagging along. Anyway, we went and I fell in love with it all over again. We took the kids and went at it again this weekend. Here are our FABULOUS FINDS from both weekends:
KY finds... aluminum tray with tulips

another aluminum tray ...this one with a handle and birds (love it!)Vintage embroidered pillow showing different birds in all four seasons. Super cute.

Vintage fabrics
I also got two vintage rings (costume jewelry) and a vintage pair of earrings. I forgot to photograph them, though. OOPS. Take my word for it....super super cool.:)

TN finds
vintage mushroom pic. Andre hates it, but I am going to spray paint the frame black, and I think it'll be perfect.
A large metal tin to keep my homemade laundry detergent in (this will come in later post)
A lovely striped pillow to add to my front porch bench.

Awesome picnic basket/carrier. Still had the tags on it, AND it's orange!
SEE?!?!!? Aren't these fabulous?

Happy Birthday CASH ELIJAH!!

My oldest son, Cash, turned four yesterday. There was so much going on, I didn't have time to post and brag on my baby. Cash Elijah Crosby was born on June 6, 2006. Yep, that's right...his birth date is 06-06-06. However, don't be scared away...Cash is a super sweet boy, and I am super proud of him. Cash loves to learn, and knew all his letters AND sounds by time he turned two. He knew what a HEXAGON was by two, and is already reading. He memorizes everything, and tells wonderful stories that have better verbs and adjectives than my 5th graders use. Daily he amazes me by what he knows, and how he applies it. Andre and I are so very blessed to have such a brilliant, active, loving son.


We decided not to do a "party" this year, but we had already planned a cookout at Casey's house. That became our CELEBRATION for Cash. He wanted lion cupcakes, so of course I had to find a cute design. I used the same recipe from Luc's cupcakes at his 1st birthday party, but I used whole wheat flour instead. I thought they were pretty yummy, and the kids seemed to like them. They were kind of "muffin-y" though, if that matters. It was a good time of eating, swimming, and fellowship with friends. Cash had a blast.

Bye Bye Pretty Charms....Forever

I got a list of the charms and necklaces that will no longer be available after June 30th a couple of weeks ago, and wanted to share them with you. (Sorry it took so long!) A new catalog is coming out July 1st and I am super psyched! The anticipation is killing me. Although, I am sad to see some of these charms going away...FOREVER. Bittersweet, I say.

If you see a charm on this list that you've had on your wish list, then contact me so we can order it now. Time is ticking and we don't want you to miss out on one of your favorites. =)

From left to right: Glitter Rose Pink/Music -- Gigi -- Fly Lightly -- Finley -- Dance -- Word Stick (Be Carefree/Explore Life only) -- Vintage Flag -- Ruby -- Queen -- Short Crystal Necklaces -- Long Crystal Necklaces

Memorial Day Weekend

My family was truly blessed by a mini-break with the Woitesheks (A Bird and A Bean) in Florence, KY. It was great to see them all, and have a chance to hang out with old friends. We had quite the time with four small kids around, but I think we all had fun. Friday was the zoo and balloons, Saturday was yard sales, pool, and cookout, Sunday was church and a JEWEL KADE party, Monday was Gap Clearance Store and relaxing. There were tons of pic's from each day, but I figured I better narrow it down to just a few....or more... :)

I realize now, that I pretty much only took pics of the kids....sorry adults involved.