in october 2009, i was fortunate enough to meet four of the most wonderful bloggers friends. we got together over halloween weekend to celebrate the one year anniversary of our friendship. {from left to right: me, whitney caroline, beach bum & baby, naturally caffeinated family & rachel}we went out for dinner & drinks. {one of the special halloween themed cocktails at a bar we went to. not only did it "smoke" but it also bubbled & popped. trust me, there is something to be said about a drink that "spits" at you...}there was lots of girl talk & giggling. we had so much fun.i'm telling y'all...i'm lucky & quite blessed to have these girls in my life. … [Read more...]
GIVEAWAY – tabletopics: girls night out
March 9, 2010 by · 8 Comments
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED...THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!are you a "steel magnolia?"if you could do a risky activity once with no risk what would you choose?which part of having a baby has been or will be most difficult for you?what do you enjoy eating when you're alone?what song evokes the strongest memories?those questions above are just a small sample of what you'll find if you're browsing through the girls night out edition of tabletopics.{source}tabletopics - have you heard of them?tabletopics was founded by cristy clarke who did not want to go to another cocktail party where small talk went absolutely nowhere. tabletopics is a fun way to get people talking. just like their motto says, "great questions to start great conversations." currently, there are many different topics to choose … [Read more...]
Virginia is for bloggers.
October 15, 2009 by · 5 Comments
I am quite excited about an upcoming event that has been planned by the lovely Lis of Lis Loves.The first ever SE Virginia Blogger Meet-Up!Pretty exciting stuff, huh?? Lis & I had the opportunity to meet earlier this year when she won one of my bloggy birthday giveaways. Because she & I live in the same city, we decided to meet at Starbucks {where else??} in the mall and I hand-delivered her prize! It was such a fun time...we chit-chatted non-stop.Anyways, she's been busy planning a little get-together for us Southeastern Virginia {and Northeastern NC} gals. It looks like Friday, October 30th is the date. The time & location has YET to be determined, but one thing is for certain...Virginia Beach's Town Center is not going to know what hit them when the ladies of the blogosphere … [Read more...]
Let’s NOT Get It On
May 20, 2009 by · 2 Comments
After my experience at the gyno yesterday, I really, really wish that men could experience what it's like to have a uterus for one day. Just.One.Day. That's all. No more. No less.And, during that time, I would like for them to spend the day at the gyno having anything and everything that could possibly happen to said uterus happen. You know. The poking. The prodding. The examining. The measuring. Yes, they measure it. From the inside.Ladies, I don't know about you & how you are after a less than stellar gyno visit, but after my day yesterday, I am very happy to say that my va-jay-jay is on strike and she's taking a mini vacay. A much deserved vacay. She carried two children. She birthed two children. She had an intruder live within her for nearly five years...only to have the intruder … [Read more...]
