:: What we're learning ::

:: Near the beginning of Spring Jacob came home with this little sponge and a handful of grass seeds on top, no instructions given from the teacher and the only instruction I got from Jacob was "Grass seeds don't taste so good" - very observant Jacob {as we're driving home and I can see in the rear view mirror that he's chomping on something-Ha!} ::

:: So when Mr. L gets home we ask him if he thinks it'll grow..."I dunno" he states, humph, so much help you are! ::

:: So we decided to fill up the dish and see what happened ::

:: Well those must have been miracle seeds, because they started sprouting right on that there dinosaur sponge and made a lovely coat of green grass all over him ::

:: Even little brother was into seeing the grass grow. I don't think I got any other pictures of the lovely fully grown grass, but do not fear Lovelies I will repeating the same process next year at the same time when Cole comes home with his sponge of choice covered in grass seeds! ::

:: The lovely dish filled with the dinosaur, grass and water has now been transplanted to the garden, well that's at least what I told Jacob...little does he know that the garbage dump is where the garden is - Ha! ::

:: Happy Monday Lovelies...I've done my taxes and submitted them to my accountant, have dinner tonight with friends & watching the playoff hockey game and it's a balmy 20 degrees here today - couldn't ask for anything more! Okay, well I guess I could ask for a house cleaner but let's be realistic here folks! :: :: Xo, *S ::

:: Oh, look -- you thought I was done - no, I'm just full of surprises today! ::

:: Took this photo yesterday of one of my favorite flowers, these particular ones are from my garden, well all of them except one...The yellow and red one is from my neighbours yard, I just picked it, it was alone -- the only one in her garden. Plus I only had two, if you know anything, you know that flower arrangements must have odd not even numbers, so two wasn't going to cut it! Yeah, now you really want to be my neighbour! Bah Ha Ha Ha! I don't feel guilty one bit, it was the only one in her garden because the other ones I transplanted to my garden weeks ago when I took her 2footwide by 2footwide pot of peonies {legally, she gave them to me}! Ha! See so technically it was mine, I just forgot to take it when I transplanted the peonies! Ha Ha Ha ::

:: Anywho..this isn't about the flowers it's about a contest! Yeah, you know I love ya, I want you to smell super good for Spring, so here is what you have to do...Submit you guess as to what the tulips were on when I took this photograph. That's it! And this is what you will win ::

:: Wish List + Invitation ::

:: I've started a wish list for a home party that my girlfriend and I are hosting on Monday September 14th at my girlfriend Trista's house ::

:: I will be having all of my SPA items there and she'll have all of her Lavish items there - it will be a great night of shopping a relaxation for us girls. If you want more info or to come to the event you can see the invite here ::

:: Just look at these babies for Fall and Winter, oh, I'm in love! ::
:: And I believe they are on sale! I'm excited! ::

:: Hey Y'all! ::

:: I'm here, I really am...and I have oh so much to write about but I've been up to my ankles in cake and when I'm not doing cake, I'm "spa-ing" a whole bunch of fun girls and if I'm not doing that I'm working on our upcoming conference at our church ::

:: So there you have it, I have so much to share, things in our everyday life, things in my spiritual life, Spring type things, oh so much, so don't worry -- I'll be posting some juicy stuff here soon and in the meantime, since I haven't done it in a while there will be an open post of ASAQD coming right up! ::

XO :: *S

:: Another Invitation ::

:: Hey Girls, this is it "blogger friends SPA night" to the 23rd of March firm & final! ::

:: I'd love it if you would come out and enjoy some great conversation, refreshments & SPA products & demo's & if you want to bring a friend - I would love you even more! ::

:: If you just read my blog and don't have a blog, again you are more than welcome to come out -- The more the merrier! ::

:: Thanks a bunch ladies - I can't wait to relax with y'all in person! ::

XO :: SHAWNA

:: Invite for YOU! ::

:: UPDATE - Date Change ::

:: Okay, so we all meet up on this place we call 'Blog-Land' - So I've decided that we should all meet...with a purpose...to enjoy a SPA night! ::

:: If you are a blogger and you want to meet other bloggers who you have yet to meet in the flesh, this is for YOU! ::

:: Blogger Open House ::
:: Where: My Place ::
:: Date: March 23rd {MONDAY} ::
:: 7:30 pm ::

:: I'm wanting to re-launch my SPA line {BeautiControl} so what better girls to do that with than you?!?! ::


:: I'll have SPA stations for you to try out, prizes to be won and some sweet refreshments ::

:: If you're nervous about coming by yourself, bring a friend...come on, it'll be fun! ::

:: Can't wait to meet y'all in person! ::

{PS. if there isn't a great response - I will re-schedule it; so email me (on my side bar) and let me know if you want to come and if that date doesn't work for you, what date would}

{PPS. if you read my blog but aren't a 'blogger' you're more than welcome to come too, we just might convince you to start blogging!}

XO :: Shawna

:: Juicy News ::

:: I know it's been a long time coming...but I'm ready to expose my juicy news (ha ha, can you feel the drama?) ::

:: I have wanted to do something that I enjoy, something that is my own, something that doesn't involve my kids or hubby (no matter how wonderful they are!) ::

:: I try my best to do lots of things and to do them well...I wouldn't call myself a perfectionist but if I attempt to do something I will work at it until it is finished to my satisfaction ::

:: So in an effort to call something my own, I have gone through many options of the things I love to do that could possibly be a new business for me. Special event hair-do's, Family Photography, Cake-making etc. the list could go on of the things I love to do. Then there were the "pre-made" options like Pampered Chef, Stampin' Up etc. etc. However none of these things felt right ::

:: However one day a about 4 weeks ago a chance came across my path to do a new business venture and I couldn't pass it up. Being very nervous about starting this new venture on my own and balancing it between doing life with my growing family and everything that life entails, I really felt that God was giving me this opportunity and I had to take it ::

:: So I did it ::

:: I have started my own home business called Beauticontrol ::

:: It is a fabulous company that encourages Mom's to stay home, but also gives SAHM's the outlet to do something for themselves while they are giving into the lives of others and make a bit of money doing it ::

:: I ordered my first package of spa quality products and I have been using them for the past three weeks and I LOVE them. Now, If you know anything about me I'm not one to spend money on things like this....however, Beauticontrol has fabulous prices, with AMAZING products. Since the products are "Spa Quality" {think Spa Utopia} you have to use them very sparingly and hence they last that much longer. There are no fillers and the products are made in the USA {Texas to be exact, now isn't that just right up my alley!?!?} ::

:: So this is how it works...we don't have the time, money, even energy to get ourselves out the door to a Spa, so I bring the Spa to you. You gather the girls, I bring the products and we have a night full of pampering ~ How great is that? ::

:: It's a great thing to do with a few of your closest friends or your whole bible study group....it's relaxing, quiet {but could get potentially loud with a whole bunch of delirious, cackling, over-tired women!}, and most of all a time-out for you ::

:: I am so excited for this opportunity and cannot wait to share in a Spa night and these amazing products with you ::

:: If you want to check out the products you can click on my website here: http://www.beautipage.ca/shawnas-spa/index.asp ::

:: My all time favorite product of Beauticontrol is their Microderm Abrasion -- It's a fabulous product that makes your skin feel amazing let alone the obvious results of reducing the damage from the sun & scars! I cannot wait to sample it on more people (thanks to Paul, Matt & Lisa for letting me use it on you) ::

:: I will post updates on the newest products and product sales on my blog, but if it gets out of control I may start a new Beauticontrol Blog (let me know what you think of this idea)::

:: If any of you readers would love to take a chance on me and have me come into your home and "Spa" you for the night I would love to do it, please just leave a comment and I will be sure to get in touch with you ::

:: Thank you in advance for your support and encouragement with my new endeavour -- My goal from the get-go has been to bless other women and to see other women take a little time for themselves ::