I haven't been writing on here as I kinda got a bit scared about actually doing it.  Once I announced I was blogging I kinda freaked.  I realized people will read what I write and began to worry about whether they will hate it or like it.  I thought they may make fun of my shitty spelling and grammar, or wondering what the hell I was trying to say.  So, I sat back and thought about it for a week and realized fuck it.  I mean I am writing to inspire scrapbooking ideas, cooking, sharing recipes, bitching about life and of course like every Mama brag about my kids.

Last weekend I hosted my 12 hours CROPTOBERFEST.  It was a HUGE success.  I was really hoping to book a show and make a couple more sales, but I am sure they will come.  I had 12 woman load up all their stuff, cart it here, and work their little hands away for 12 hours.  I had some doing digital and some doing traditional work.  I had some welcomed new people and some "experienced" scrappers.  There was a lot of give aways, a loot bag, and 2 raffle gifts.  My favourite part is cooking and serving everyone all day.  It's tiring for sure but letting all these woman come and work and just relax makes me happy.  I made my usual Cranberry Scones but this time I used  orange instead of lemon.  They are easy and yummy.  One of my favourite websites http://www.thesisterscafe.com/2010/01/cherry-lemon-scones-and-a-giveaway has a Cherry Lemon Scones, I just substituted the Cherry with Cranberries.  I also made Banana Chocolate Chip loaf bread.  Again, this is from the sister's cafe and its  called the Martha Stewart's Banana Bread.  When planning these events I try to pick items that are easy and gives me time with the ladies.  I decided on sandwhich platters of turkey, salami, and roast beef.  I made two salads that I have been admiring on Pinterest.  You can follow me on their to get those and many more great recipes and ideas, but for those that are not pinners here is the link for one of the salads http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2010/10/quinoa-salad-with-pears-and-baby.html The second salad was a simple tomato and bocconcini salad.  Dinner had to be the easiest item I made.  I would recommend it for sure as its a crock pot meal and it turned out really good.  Again, it was a Pinterest recipe http://whatsfordinnerthisweek.blogspot.ca/2009/03/slow-cooking-hearty-beef-stew.html.  I served it with some yummy crusty bread and a mixed green salad with a basic olive oil and balsamic dressing.  The final dessert came from a box.  I love the turtle brownies that Betty Crocker makes and that is what we had!  It seemed everyone loved everything and I have been asked for many of the recipes so I am hoping I have done this right.  LOL  Let me know if there is any issues!  I am looking forward to doing another 12 hour day but after some rest.

I am doing a Mom and Me Scrap this Sunday.  I would invite more people however I am full right now.  I have 20 people coming, 15 kids plus their Mommy's.  It's also fun watching the kids scrap.  Their individuality really shines at these.  I tell the Mom's just let them go, don't do it for them.  Help with the tools but the rest is theirs.

I have a lot more to talk about like how rockn' my weekend was and how much fun I had tonight with some amazing friends but I will save that for another night.  I look forward to hearing from you, and welcome all comments.

'Til next time....shitty spelling, grammar and all!

Blog Alert

I am very excited as I got some help from a fellow blogger  tonight with my blog.  Julie was amazing.  Her blog is http://mommyneedsbalance.blogspot.ca/.  I really enjoy her blog.  She likes to vent, tell you about her life and I always finish the blog read with a smile.

I hope I did post her blog right as she taught me how to do that tonight.  She explained widgets and labels and backgrounds.  After spending some time chatting I also realized that I have to chill out and stop feeling guilty when I am surfing and doing "research" on how to do this stuff.  It is totally important if I am gonna actually run with this.  So, not only did I learn a crap load about this blogging shit I also realized that it is ok to use my time in a different way.  I am sure I will still need to write it in my to-do list I have with me everyday, but at least this way its there and I will do it and not feel like I am ripping my family off of their time.  Wondering how many of you crazy women have To-Do lists?  I get a sense of accomplishment with mine and it keeps me on track but then again I am a little screwed up in the head.

Back to the information Julie taught me.  I learned how to put in pics and movies so yeah that will be coming down the pipes soon as well.  I have taken a bunch of pics of my make and takes and maybe I will give a sorta teaser as to what is happening at Croptoberfest.  Just sayn'

I have also realized people want to know about my cooking cause I totally love to that as well so I am looking forward to adding that to my blog.  Julie explained how to post websites and what I need to do in order for people to click and check out the recipes I found on-line.  I will go and label this now cause I know how....LOL again something else Julie taught me.

It's also 11:15 pm and I have to be awake tomorrow for my daycare kids and my own so I will sign off and go to bed.  Thank you to everyone reading and I am hoping laughing at my craziness, cause I know I would be.