Crafty Wine Glasses

Lots of people get married every year (Which is why I hate the whole "Why is everyone getting married?" jokes and complaints, like this is the first year it's happened.). If you are like me you want to do something crafty, cute, and creative for your wedding and/or friend's wedding. Well, for my bridal shower I had come up with the idea to make personalized wine glasses for my bridesmaids. I am great with coming up with ideas, but sometime I need a little help... ok a lot of help. Which is why I am lucky that not only my maid of honor is my best friend, but super crafty and artistic!
She made mine, hers, and all the other bridesmaids wine glasses.

Mine is a little nit different from the girls'. It was made re-using ribbon from another wedding gift. I loved it so I wanted to use it for something, so it's the bow on my wine glass and the ribbon on my ring bearer pillow (that was hand made by my mother!)

As you can tell my wedding colors were blue and green, but of course this can work with any color. My best friend even put together the wine glass charms.

To make this for your own shower/wedding/birthday/girls night/whatever, first you need a wine glass. We got ours from Dollar Tree. Be warned though, Dollar Tree wine glasses are cheap for a reason. They have weak steams the break very easily. Then chose some ribbon that you like. A hot glue gun is a must to keep everything from falling down or looking droopy. I'm sure the names can be painted on with acrylic paint, but she used stain glass paint the you can buy at a craft store. You also need some one with fancy hand writing! She then coated the black paint with glitter glue. The plastic jewels under the name are just strips of sticky jewels you can get at a craft store in other colors, shapes, and sizes. We then picked out blue and green dragonfly charms for the wine glass charm. This was found in the jewelry section of a craft store. She then used wire you can get from a craft store or hardware store to string the beads and charm. She then used needle nose pliers to bend both ends into hooks to hold the wine glass charm onto the base. And.... that's about it.


"Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and connect us with our history. Our ancestors used to create these crafts out of necessity, and now we do them for fun, to make money and to express ourselves." -Phyllis George

Tackling a Pinterest Recipe: "Best Ever Post Roast"

"Best Ever Pot Roast"

I made this "Best Ever Pot Roast" for my family yesterday. It was pretty good. It tasted just like any other pot roast I have eaten, but I also didn't a crockpot to cook it in.. so... maybe the flavor didn't soak in a well as it should. Above the picture I linked the original recipe, but I didn't not follow it exactly. I had to change it up since I did not have the crockpot.

First off I cook it in a turkey roaster instead of a crock pot. I had a 3 to 4 lb pot roast which I browned a little bit first. I use 2 packets a Ranch and 2 packets of Italian seasoning. I used one cup of beef broth, and about 4 cups of water. I forgot to put in the brown gravy mix :/ Haha. I also add some chopped onion. I put all the said ingredients together and cooked for 1 hour. Then I flipped the pot roast over and cooked for another hour, added the potatoes and carrots in in the last half hour. 

Like I said. I made changes to suit my needs. This modified recipe above may not work for you. Just click the link and work with the original recipe til you perfect it to you own liking!

"When baking, follow directions.  When cooking, go by your own taste."  ~Laiko Bahrs

Freebies for the week of July 9th - 15th

It was a slow freebie week by still received some nice freebie!

- Cosmopolitan magazine (Free subscription)
- Coupon for Hungry Jack syrup and pancake mix
- 2 free samples of Carnation Breakfast Essentials
- 2 travel size bottles of Bath and Body Works lotion - free internet coupon

Not picture:
- Free Dippin Dots Cluster - free internet coupon

Always remember: freebies are a privileged, not a right. Never get mad or upset at a company over a freebie. It's not worth the stress. If you get a freebie, awesome. If you don't there will always be more!

"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant" - Robert Louis Stevenson.

Bic Soleil Savvy Review (For BzzAgent)

 I am a Bzz Agent and every so often I get to test and review products. This is a great honor because I get to make an impact on brands and item on the market! Today I am reviewing the Bic Soleil Savvy razor.

So, what is the Bic Soleil Savvy razor? It's a razor that combines the convenience and performance of a cartridge razor with the price of a disposable razor. This razor has a 3 blade on a pivoting head, supported by an easy grip disposable handle. It comes with 4 replaceable heads.

I shaved the right leg with the new Bic Soleil Savvy razor, and I left the left leg untouched to show the difference. 

The razor itself is cute. It sports a pink color that is appealing for a girly-girl. I love the fact that it is suppose to be comparable in price to disposable razors, but with the convenience of a reusable razor with disposable heads, but I was not impressed on the shaving performance. I am use to using 4 and 5 blade razors, while this is a 3 blade razor. My legs still felt prickly. The picture above was taken on my second time using the razor with the same results both time. I have sensitive skin, so for others with sensitive skin, the good news is this razor did not irritate my legs. I think this razor is probably great for women with thinner leg hair, but being half Puerto Rican, my leg hair is some what thicker than most. So will this product be on my "obsession list"? I don't think so.

Here are some shaving tips that will work with any razor straight from BzzAgent:

1.) Shave at night. Shaving removes dead skin cells and the superficial layer of skin. While this process is healthy, it reduces your skin's defenses for a couple of hours. Shaving at night gives your skin time to recover its strength and suppleness to resist irritation.

2.) Shave clean skin. To help prevent infection and bumps, make sure your skin is perfectly clean before you shave. Apply hot water beforehand or shave after showering. Warm humidity increases skin elasticity and soften your hair, making it easier to shave.

3.) Apply shaving cream or gel. Use shaving cream or gel with Aloe Vera when shaving -- it's gentler on your skin than regular soap and can help lift hair. Lather the cream or gel, then leave it on for two minutes prior to shaving. Once your hair is softened, the razor will glide more easily over skin.

4.) Use a sharp blade. Change your blades regularly, especially if you have sensitive skin. On sensitive areas like your bikini line and underarms, shaving with a dull blade can result in red spots.

To learn more, please visit feelthesoleil.com and facebook.com/bicsoleil

Baby Shower Creations!

So my sister-in-law, Anna, and my husband's cousin, Allie both had baby showers, so I made some goodies for them:

 Gift basket with goodies for Anna and baby Ayden. I did the same gift basket (only pink) for Allie (not pictured).

 Picture frame for Anna made from a $1 wooden unfinished frame from Walmart. Painted brown then glued scrapbook paper and blue ribbon.

 Gift I made for Allie's baby shower. Initial and signature plates for baby Mylah's room! Plate chargers from Michael's with silver scrapbook paper, and sheer blue ribbon. Just drill holes for the ribbon.

Baby wipes case I made for Allie with batten and pink fabric hot glued to it. The trimmed with blue ribbon, blue flower, and blue plastic jewels.

 "Other kids did drugs; I did crafts. I never knew where I fit in." -Kathy Lee Gifford

Living with a newborn again!

This time around I feel... calmer... I handle situations better... less stressed... Well, I feel like I feel this time around is different because I am more experienced. (lol) A lot of things have happened since I last posted. I had my little man, Cameryn Harper Garland via c-section on May 5th. I was due May 19th, so he was a little early. We moved closer to the college my husband goes to. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law had their baby: Ayden Blake Garland. My husband's cousin is due with her first baby, Mylah Denise (named after their Aunt Cindy Denise, who passed away from breast cancer), July 29th. I am hoping for good news in the next couple of weeks about jobs. So... until next post, remember:

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Baby Shower #2

 All the presents and goodies from my husband Chris's lovely family!

 Diaper cake made by my mother-in-law Nancy! She made the felt monkeys by hand!

 Cake my by my husband Chris' step-sister Sarah!

The hubby and I!