Velata Fondue!!!

Most people have never heard of Velata.  I never did until it was a year old and I'd been apart of Scentsy for 8 months!  I am a Independent Velata Consultant as well as one for Scentsy! What is Velata?  It's simple!  It DELICIOUS fondue!  Velata offers Chocolates and Cheese, as well is mixable flavors for the chocolates!  Like Scentsy, Velata uses warmers (but this are food safe) to melt the chocolates and keep the cheeses nice while serving!   There are four kinds of chocolates and fours kinds of cheeses.  The chocolates are: Milk, Caramel Milk, White, and Dark Chocolate; while on the cheese side of the family are: Cheddar, Bacon & Cheddar, Fiesta Queso, & Smoked Gouda!  I love ALL the chocolates.  All the cheeses taste good, but I'd admit, prefer the perfect spiciness of the Fiesta Queso!  I'll admit too, that I love the Caramel Milk Chocolate above all, just the right amount of caramel in the milk chocolate!  Bring the joy of Fondue into your home!  Perfect for date night in, up to taking to a party!  Everyone will SURE to love the fondue!  They'll be asking you where you got it!  You could be the one to introduce them to this awesomeness!  Like me you can sell it too!  You could get paid to party!  The starter kit is only $99 (before tax and shipping)!  It comes with everything you will need to get started, including business supplies like catalogs and order forms!  Do as many parties a month as you want OR do as few!  September is bonus kit month, making it the best month to join the Velata family!  You'll get MORE in your starter kit for the same price!!!  OMG! That's awesome!  Speaking of awesome, I can't believe I didn't mention this already!  Starting September 1st, the entire catalog (except the Alotta Velata) is 10% off!  Who doesn't love a discount?!?  I know I do!  This also makes it the best month to buy!  October 1st will start a new catalog, so get this current catalog while you can at a lower price!!! ALL Velata warmers include a bulb and a set of fondue forks!  Why stop there, there are many other items to add to your Velata collection!  There are a variety of Warmer styles/ colors to choose from too!  I don't think this could get ANY more exciting, until you order and get your Velata Experience in!  With that said, just go check out my website!  There you will find ALL products that Velata is currently offering!  Also, there you will find all the information you need before you decide to join the Velata family!  If you have any questions regarding products or about joining, there is a link on the website to contact me.  I'd be MORE than happy to assist you!

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Scentsy

Oh my goodness!  Tomorrow starts the beginning of the Fall/ Winter catalog!  I can't believe it's that time already!  I'm SO excited about this!  I've been lucky as an Independent Scentsy Consultant to been able to pre-sniff the new scents!  I super excited that the Pumpkin is back!  That is my FAVORITE scent.  On the other hand, I'm sad to see some of the scents in the Spring/ Summer catalog go away!  Today is the last day to purchase from the S/S catalog and the last day to get items for 10% off!  There are some new warmers coming out as well, they are available starting tomorrow as well!  I have a personal special I am doing through out the month of September.   Due to some policies, I cannot announce that here so, if you would like to know what my special is, please send me an email to photogal314@aol.com and PLEASE put "Scentsy" in the subject line so I just don't delete you!  I do have a Fundraiser going on my website right now.  This is to help a family with their baby boy and his medical bills.  This sweet baby boy's name is Cooper, he was born premature.  Not only that, but he has down syndrome and a couple of diseases going on!  I am happy to say, that he is now in his loving home where he belongs!  This fundraiser is to help with the mounting medical bills the family has acquired from his hospital stay and the continued care he needs.  If you would like to participate in this fundraiser, please click my link below and then click in the open parties section "Benefit for Cooper Gray"   20% of the sales from this fundraiser will be donated to the family!  I am doing a different special for this fundraiser only.  Please email to learn about that! 

Scentsy Fun Awaits!

Eleven most obnoxious names

Here are the eleven most obnoxious names that we can find:

1. Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined. Some young (and possibly insane) British teenager actually legally changed his name to this long and ridiculous moniker. He says that most people just call him 'Captain.'
2. Depressed Cupboard Cheesecake. Ah, the British. A charming couple in Kent, England chose this name for their baby. We don't know if it belongs to a baby girl or boy, but we bet that he or she is currently in therapy.
3. Trout Fishing in America. He was born Peter Eastman, Jr., but he changed it. He just loved the novella that much. Plus...it was only $182.
4. Optimus Prime. The Transformers character is so popular that a National Guardsman actually changed his name to this, legally, and has no intention to change it back.
5. They. Yep. Just 'They.' He was Andrew Wilson. In 2004 he legally became 'They.' Now you know who the they is they're always talking about...It's just that guy Andy from Missouri. Weird.
6. Superman. A New Zealand couple named their baby boy this, but that's not the worst part. The worst part is that was their second choice. Their first choice was '4Real.' Really.
7. Sarah McCain Palin. Umm …they lost, remember?
8. Kayciance Clarita-jayne. K-Séance is the pronunciation, and you would think that they could have at least capitalized 'Jayne.'
9. Sunshine Deathray. Ok. We can get behind the idea of sunshine. Even rays of sunshine…, but deathrays? No.
10. Aksel. Sure. Like Axl Rose from Guns-n-Roses, or like the axle on your car, or what?
11. Razziel. Were they trying for something that sounded like a Biblical Archangel or something? If they were, they failed at their task. Could it get more pathetic?
Actually, yes it could get more pathetic. These are only eleven of the way-too-many bizarre, obnoxious, and downright terrible names that are out there. Some of these people did this to themselves, but most were innocent victims. Please, people. Name your children carefully, and make sure you're sober at the time!

http://www.momswhothink.com/baby-names/most-obnoxious-baby-names.html

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Shave Your Pet

It’s hot out there! And if your Golden Retriever or long-haired kitty seems to suffer when the mercury rises, you might feel some temptation to break out your grooming tools and give your pets a full shave-down. We get where you’re coming from.
But wait! Put down those clippers! According to experts, you’ll be doing your pet a disservice. Here’s why:

1. While you or I would hate to sport a fur coat in 100-degree weather, your pets’ fur coats are actually providing them with heat relief.

“A dog’s coat is kind of like insulation for your house,” explains Dr. Louise Murray, Senior Vice President of ASPCA Bergh Memorial Hospital. “Insulation stops your home from getting too cold in winter, but it also keeps it from overheating in summer—and your dog’s coat does the same thing.”
Dogs’ coats have several layers, and these layers are essential to your dog’s comfort in the heat. Robbing your dog of this natural cooling system can lead to discomfort and overheating. And keeping your dog cool isn’t the only reason to leave his coat intact, Dr. Murray warns.

2. Your dog’s coat prevents your pup from getting sunburn and helps protect her from skin cancer.

To protect your pet from sunburn and skin cancer, save longer walks for evenings, and consider applying pet-specific sun block to thinly covered areas like the bridge of your dog’s nose, the tips of his ears and his belly, Dr. Murray suggests, noting that pets with thin coats, as well as those with white or light-colored coats, are especially at risk for sun damage.

3. There are better ways to manage your pets’ coats to keep them cool: trimming and brushing.

“It’s OK to trim your long-haired dog’s long hair, such as any hair that hangs down on his legs,” Dr. Murray says. Just never attempt to clip mats off your pet’s coat with scissors, Dr. Murray adds. And if you’ve got a long-haired kitty, leave her coat intact. Instead, brush her a little more frequently during the hot summer months.
Of course, pet parents should remember to keep pets inside with plenty of water during hot days—hydration is key! For more important information on summer pet care, visit our Hot-Weather Tips. Stay cool out there!

I LOVE SCENTSY

I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant.  I would LOVE for you to check out my website after you look at some of the "Scent Recipe" Ideas!  There are some delicious ones, you will want to do!  After you have looked and raised your appetites, head over to my site to place an order! 

These, "scent recipes" are for the current catalog for Spring/ Summer 2013! 
https://deannabisbee.scentsy.us
Feeling Flirty - Wink and a Smile + Sugar
Cherry Snow Cone - Sugar + Cherry Limeade
Strawberry Shortcake - Sugar Cookie + Simply Strawberry + Simply Vanilla
Spring Cleaning - Clean Breeze + Lilacs & Violets
Ice Cream Cone - Camu Camu + Simply Vanilla
Getting Lucky Under the Moon - Lucky in Love + Luna
Aloha - Havana Cabana + Lush Gradenia
Apple Pie A LA Mode - Baked Apple Pie + (2) Simply Vanilla
Sex on the Beach - Beach + Cherry Limeade
Apple Streusel - Simply Cinnamon + Apple Press + Sugar Cookie
Spring Showers - Thunderstorm + Lilacs & Violets
Cactus Juice - White Tea & Cactus + Coconut Lemongrass
Fresh Bakery - Sugar Cookie + Happy Birthday + Sugar
Leather and Lace - Weathered Leather + Simply Vanilla 
Fruit Salad - Sunkissed Citrus + Lime & Kiwi Cantaloupe + Simply Strawberry
Pink Alligator - Camu Camu + Paradise Punch + Sugar Cookie

Car Door Guard

Do you have to pull your car into a smaller space than you would like and tired of banging your door against the wall.  I came across this idea somewhere, some time ago and thought this was a GREAT idea and the bonus is that you don't have to spend a whole lot of money on it!  Cut one of those pool noodles (length wise) in half.  Once that's done, attach it to the wall, make sure it's in a spot that is going to protect your door when you opens up for you to get out of your car.  I love find good and cheap fixes to the home!  With Spring/ Summer approaching those pool noodles are going to be out!  So when you are buying those pool toys, make sure you pick up an extra one for your garage!

Great idea!

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Crafting with Kids: How to Make Crayons

03/18/2013

This weekend, there was some kid friendly crafting in the Putnam household – we decided to make our own crayons.

A few weeks ago my daughter, Peanut, came home from school with a homemade crayon given to her from a friend.  She has been asking me since then if we could try it, and so on Saturday, that was our main goal – make crayons.  Lots of crayons.

We started with our crayon bin digging through the broken and junkier ones.

Step 1: Peel the Wrappers

We began peeling off the wrappers which we did find to be a bit tedious.  But then we figured out if I used a knife and cutting board and cut a slit down the side, then she was able to easily remove the labels.  Be super careful to not hurt yourself please!

We kept going until we had a nice big pile of wrapper-free crayons.

Step 2: Sort by Color

I had her direct as much of the creative side as possible – but my only suggestion was to minimize the color mix so they didn’t all just become mud.  She decided to start by grouping them by color, like a rainbow.

Step 3: Bake

  I picked up a Wilton silicon baking mould at Michael’s in star shapes to use for this project.  We filled each one about a third. There were a few we filled a little higher and they worked just fine, they were just a little bit thicker.

We placed it on a cookie sheet to make it easier to take in and out.  Each batch took about 20 minutes to bake at 275 degrees.  Some of the crayon pieces were holding on solid longer than others.  When this happened, I used a tooth pick to swirl it and break them apart.

Step 4: Remove from Oven and Let Cool

  Once they were completely liquid, we took them out and swirled them a little bit with a toothpick to mix the colors.  We left them in the tray on a cooling rack until they started to solidify.  Once they were no longer liquid, we placed them in the freezer until they were completely solid and cooled.  Each of these steps took about 10 minutes.

Step 5: Remove Crayons from the Mould

Because the mould is silicone, I was able to stretch the sides of each star away from the crayon, working my way around the star.  Once it was completely loose, I was able to easily remove it.  I expected some breakage – but we actually ended up making 30 crayons and none of them broke.

Now, my girl is 10 and would have done this all day long.  With smaller children, one batch might be just enough because the whole cycle can take quite awhile.

Once we put the first batch in, we used some small Pyrex dishes to start organizing the next batches.   This also helped to get everything organized so that we could start cleaning up.

Then, we started some other projects and kept moving each batch through the steps.

When a batch finished, we just poured the dishes into the stars and started again.

Original Link: http://findinghomeonline.com/crafting-with-kids-how-to-make-crayons/