Paparazzi by Magnolia Charms: Headbands are IN this Spring

Paparazzi by Magnolia Charms: Headbands are IN this Spring: If you've been watching the Spring Fashion News then you already know that Headbands are IN this season! Messy buns, ponytails and head...

Paparazzi by Magnolia Charms: Paparazzi January Promotion!

Paparazzi by Magnolia Charms: Paparazzi January Promotion!: Get more in January when you become a Paparazzi Consultant! http://paparazziaccessories.com/9508 Here are 15 fabulous reasons to share th...

Once Upon A Time Birthday Party

My daughter turned 13! Wow the time has flown by! When we started planning her birthday she decided she wanted to do a Once Upon A Time Party based off the TV series "Once Upon A Time". So, we started scouring the internet trying to find ideas for her party. Most of what we found was toddler fairy tale parties. We needed something a bit more mature.

We did find a few blogs with some good ideas that we were able to use like: Hot Glue and Sparkles , and Once Podcast.

So, here's what we did for Kaia's 13th Once Upon a Time Birthday Party. 

Invitation:  We made our own invites and printed them from the computer. In the invite it asked all party guests to dress as a Once Upon A Time character. Everyone came in costume!

Decorations: We simply looked around the house for anything that fit the fairytale story themes. We also borrowed a few things from others. We have the Jolly Rogers Flag, Tinkerbell music globe, Snow Whites Apple, Cinderella's glass slipper and more.

 We put up some signs so everyone could find their way around Storybrooke & the Enchanted Forest.

We put Welcome to Storybrooke on the door entering the house and Enchanted Forest going to the outdoors.

Wanted signs were posted throughout the forest.

More signs led to the Royal Throne (bathroom) and anywhere else you decided to travel.

Those attending took part in games that tested wit and skill! A Scavenger Hunt, Sword Fighting, Which tale is a lie, and Who did it?

 Foam swords made the game fun and interesting!










The Scavenger hunt took them all over the realm!

Below are the clues from the Scavenger Hunt:

An evil darkness has fallen across the land! You must find the treasure to restore goodness again!

Look for the Willow that Weeps and there you will find the first clue!  (weeping willow tree)

Finding the Ogre

At the bottom of the hill lives an Ogre. Use a little faith, trust and Pixie Dust to receive your 2^nd clue.

Red Riding Hood loves to visit. There you will find the 3^rd clue, but beware the Big Bad Wolf may be around.    (our granny lives next door)

 Search for Snow Whites Apple for your 4^th Clue. But don’t eat the Apple!

Find one of Sleeping Beauties Mothers and she will hold your 5^th Clue! 

(a fairy statue)

 Find Elsa’s favorite place on our property and you shall have your 6^th Clue! (The freezer)

For your Final Clue You Must ask: Mirror Mirror on the wall I need a clue before the fall! 

(they had to stand in front of the mirror and read the clue)

Join the Mad Hatter for a Tea Party and all shall be well!               (The mad hatter had a tea party set up and waiting for them)

The Mad Hatter host a tea party!

 Goodness has been restored to the land, for your bravery you shall receive your just rewards!

The reward was the party goodie bags! 

After all the fun it was time for food!

Snow White / Kaia        photo by: Veronica Clark

Group Photo by Veronica Clark

Paparazzi by Magnolia Charms: New Paparazzi Starter Kits!

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Uses for Young Living Essential Oils

We love our Young Living Essential Oils and use them for everything! From scraped knees to cleaning supplies to aromatherapy bath salts, we have found many uses for our oils. My husband and I used to take OTC pain relief medicine frequently. I was always worried about the harmful effects from them but at the time they were the only pain relief option we had in our home. Now, with Young Living Essential Oils we have been able to find safer and better pain relief options. We use Peppermint for minor sore muscles and stomach aches. If we've been working in the yard then Panaway is our go to oil for pain and muscle soreness. We have family members who have joined us on our path to healthier choices and they too find that the oils actually work better than the OTC products.
If you are interested in more info check out my Facebook page:
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Toddler Fun - Fishing

Little ones love to play like they are fishing and this is perfect for inside fun on a rainy day.

What you need:
Stick 
string
magnet
Hot glue

printable fish
paper clips

Instructions - Print out several fish and cut out. Attach a paper clip to each fish. Take a stick and tie string to it. Get a magnet and hot glue it to the string. Now your child can have fun fishing by trying to catch the paper clip with their magnet. Caution: Supervise small children when playing with paper clips and magnets. 

Toddler Fun - Pizza Face

Here's a fun and easy lunch for toddlers - Pizza Faces!
Ingredients:
1- Flour Tortilla
Pizza Sauce
3 - Pepperoni's
Mozzarella Cheese
Cheddar Cheese

* Place a flour tortilla on your plate, add pizza sauce, place pepperonis to make eyes and nose, use cheddar cheese for mouth and sprinkle mozzarella cheese for hair. Microwave for 20 seconds. Be careful, food will be hot. Add some fruits and veggies on the side for a fun lunch.

2014 Spring/Summer Trailer

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Here is a peek at all the new pieces from Paparazzi for the Spring & Summer 2014. Interested in purchasing Paparazzi Jewelry or want to become a consultant? Contact me for more info: mortal2112@yahoo.com or leave a comment on this post.

The Power of Essential Oils!

I know most people are skeptical when it comes to Essential Oils, but the truth is they are so much better for you than the chemical products we buy over the counter, or the ones our doctor prescribes to us.

I started using Young Living in January and I can truthfully say that it has saved us money. Young Living Essential Oils have helped us get over stomach viruses, sinus infections and more. They worked quicker and saved us from expensive trips to the doctor,where we usually ended up catching some other illness and causing another trip to the doctor. They also saved us from having to buy very expensive medication.

Recently a friend contacted me because her toddler had contracted Molluscum, a viral infection of the skin, sometimes called water warts. This virus can last for 6 months to 4 years. They had already seen a doctor and was told there really wasn't anything else to do but wait it out. She started looking for natural remedies and read that some Essential Oils can help. After talking to her I did some research and made a salve of Thieves Essential Oil & coconut oil. Within just a few days of using the oils they began to see improvement. It's been a few weeks now and the Molluscum is almost gone. That is the awesome power of essential oils!

If you would like to know more about Young Living Essential Oils and how they can help you, please contact me. You won't regret it!
Lucrecia Mouser
318-405-0332

Home Again

Vinson & Tanek are finally home from the BSA  National Jamboree. They had such a great time. We spent the past two days listening to their stories and looking at pictures and video. They are hoping to go again in four years. 

Check out this Youtube video of Tanek on the Big Zip Line. I think he enjoyed that the most!

If  you want to read more about their trip check out Tripping with Vins .

BSA National Jamboree 2013

My husband and oldest son just arrived at Summit Bechtel Reserve this morning for the BSA 2013 National Jamboree. They will be having all kinds of fun for the next 12 days. You can follow their daily adventures at Tripping with Vins . 

Paparazzi June Promotion

There is no better time than June 2013 to join Paparazzi Accessories! Paparazzi is having an incredible promotion. Throughout the month of June if you join with a starter kit you get 25 extra pieces! That means if you order a $300 kit you get 125 pieces of jewelry. If you sell all 125 pieces of jewelry at $5 each, you will bring in $625. That is a great value! 

Paparazzi is so fun and easy to sell. Women love this jewelry and they love the $5 price. Every piece is trendy and affordable. If you are looking to make a little extra money or want to make Paparazzi a full time job, it is possible. Don't miss out on this chance, contact me for more info about how to become an Independent Consultant for Paparazzi! Tomorrow is too late, if you want to make a change, do it today!!

First Steps to Running a Sucessful Scout Group

Sometimes we get thrown into positions without a guide to help us start out. We really want to see our group succeed but are left floundering in the question of what do I do first? 

Here are some tips that have helped me get my scout group up and running smoothly:

#1 - If you already have leadership positions filled that is great! If not, start trying to recruit people that you think will be helpful in making your group a success. Let them know what their position requires of them.

#2 - Pick a date and sit down with your leadership and plan out your calendar for the Program Year. This includes dates for meetings, trips, events, fundraisers and what badges will be worked on at meetings. You want to find a quiet place and have at least 4 hrs free to get this done.

#3 - Make a list of rules for your group.

#4 - Create a budget for your group! Determine which things the group will pay for and which things families will pay for out of pocket. This will determine exactly how much money you need to make on fundraisers.

AHG - Nature & Wildlife Badge - Part 2

We finally finished up our Nature and Wildlife Badge for the Explorers. 

For Req. #4 the girls made pinecone birdfeeders to take home. 

For Req. #8 I put together a PowerPoint Presentation about Water Conservation. After watching it, we took the girls to the nearby bayou which is right next to the towns walking track and they picked up litter along the bayou. They were able to remove two garbage bags full of trash!

Toddler Onesie

Yesterday my daughter got rid of some clothes that no longer fit her. One of the shirts was an old Cub Scout t-shirt from when her older brother was in scouts. She wanted to save it for her baby brother to wear when he gets older. I said I have a better idea, lets turn it into a onesie.

I got one of Finn's oneises he currently wears and used it to trace a pattern onto the t-shirt. I cut it out and brought it over to my mother-in-law who sewed it up and we attached some velcro to the bottom for a closure. I think it came out really cute!

AHG - Nature & Wildlife Badge

Here are some of the things we did in Troop LA0101 for the Explorers to earn the Nature & Wildlife Badge. Feel free to use the info for your troop.

Req. #6 - We took the girls on a 4 mile hike on the Wild Azalea Trail near Woodworth, LA. The girls each brought a notebook & pencil. We stopped at 3 different habitats, sat silently and they wrote down what sounds they heard. We discussed their findings at each stop. The girls loved the hike and leaders enjoyed it too!


Req. #7 - I put together the following Powerpoint presentation and we discussed each animal: Unfortunately the videos I added did not work but the presentation is still usable.




Req. #10 - I put together the following Powerpoint Presentation and we discussed each fruit or nut:





We still have Req. #8 to complete and one more optional requirement before we complete the badge. We plan to do optional Req. #4 by making pinecone bird feeders at our next meeting for the girls to take home. 

Moms Day Off

As a SAHM who homeschools life can get overwhelming sometimes. Luckily, I have a husband who understands and tries to help out when he can. Sometimes it's a just a few quiet moments to myself and other times he gives me a whole day off.

Yesterday he surprised me with a sitter (thank you Betty!) and a trip to Natchez for the Spring Pilgrimage Tour of Antebellum Homes. He didn't even tell me where we were going. Just told me what time to wake up and to be ready. I had no clue that this was the trip he had in store.

When we got to Natchez we picked up the tickets for the tours and a carriage ride. We were able to tour the House on Ellicot Hill 1798, The Towers 1798, Stanton Hall & Longwood. My favorites were The Towers and Longwood. The Towers is privately owned and absolutely gorgeous. They also have a sculpture garden with sculptures from artist of New Mexico. The owner lives in the house and also gives private tours by appointment. Longwood is a museum that can be toured year round. Longwood was never completed due to the start of the Civil War and the family losing much of its fortune during the war. It is such a unique house. It has an octagon shape and 5 floors. Only one floor was completed. The tour takes you through the first and second floor of the house. An absolute must see!

We broke up the tours with lunch at Magnolia Grill. We ate Bayou Egg Rolls and Bacon & Cheese Samburgers. So delicious and we were stuffed when we left.

We finished the trip with a carriage ride tour of downtown Natchez. The weather was perfect and the carriage ride was relaxing and showed many of downtown Natchez's old homes.

Thanks to my husband I had a wonderful relaxing day with him. Knowing that my children were well cared for in my absence, let me truly enjoy my time away and I was able to come back home renewed.

Fun Photo Friday

Nurse In at Sydney Caf'e

At a Sydney cafe a nursing mother is asked to stop breastfeeding because it is offensive. Read the story here: http://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/latest/a/-/latest/16241625/breastfeeding-offence-to-humanity/

Vocabulary Spelling City Review Begins

I have been invited to review a website to help children with spelling. In a few weeks I will let you know about our experience with Vocabulary Spelling City.


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