Books - EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey

Yes...

Another book...

EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey...

This one too was on my reading list and I received it with Amy Atlas's...

You know reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body...

(You can totally tell I'm a reading teacher with that statement...lol)

but it's true...I've been trying to soak up as much information as I can

as I get ready to start Sweet Goosie Girl full time...

Why wouldn't I?  

It's important to fill your mind with the right kind of knowledge...

and to ponder on those things that can motivate you internally as well as externally...

And I'm loving how this book is biblically based...

So what is on your reading list?  Do share!

Books - Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

Everyone is talking about it...

Have you gotten your copy?

I received mine yesterday in the mail...I was so excited...
I went through and devoured every page...

You know this is the bible of dessert table creating...

Not only is every page filled with beautiful eyecandy...

but it also has detailed instructions on how you can achieve the sweet looks too...

Don't be intimidated...

You can definitely do this...it just takes a little practice...

So what are you waiting for?

Go order it here and take a gander...

You'll be ready to create your own fabulous table!

Cheers and happy party planning!


last image via On the Surface Blog

Making Things Happen

I am so ready to make it happen...

What is "it" you ask?

"It" is everything my life encompasses...God, family, friends, Sweet Goosie Girl, living, celebrations, creativity and the list goes on and on...

I'm counting down minutes until I head to Atlanta 

for the Making Things Happen workshop next Thursday...

I don't want to be someone who always wishes they would have had the courage

to do so and so...

I'm excited to be among a group of individuals of the same mindset

who are ready to set the world on fire with motivation and passion...

It's been a long time since I've felt this old spark and I'm glad to see it coming back to life...

As Ferris Bueller so eloquently put it...

Let's go!  Are you ready?!


images via:
Sweet Goosie Girl
2,3 Making Things Happen
Pinterest
Google

Naval Anchor Cookies

These sweet treats are going to a United States Naval Officer

for his birthday...

What a job to be in our armed forces...

They deserve many accolades for fighting for our freedom...

Thank You!

Here is a little inspiration board to get you into the patriotic mood...

God Bless the USA!

Cookies - Navy Anchors with Lemon Yellow

These pretties are going to California to be used as favors...

I'm just loving this color combo...so fresh don't you think?

You use lemons on a boat right...

As a delicious addition to your cocktail I believe...

 I hope YOUR Monday is full of all things sweet!

Enjoy!

Sweet Friday - Frozen Orange Cocktail

So this past week I have had FCAT 

(the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) at school...

When the students weren't testing, they had to be kept quiet 

as other rooms around us were testing so it was movies, movies, movies for us...

While they were watching, 

I was perusing inspiring party girl blogs (the ones I wasn't blocked from)...

I stumbled across Ashley Brooke Designs who is a fabulous artist/designer...

Have you visited with her?  You really should...She's very talented...

I think I about read every post she's written 
and when I came across a Margarita recipe that her mother in law is known for...

Well...that got me thinking...

since yesterday was the last day of testing...

I thought it was most appropriate for a celebration...

So I stopped by the store on the way home 

for some tasty ingredients like rum, triple sec, etc.

And I whipped up a tasty variation of her recipe...

It is so yummy and refreshing...
Perhaps you'd like to give it a try this weekend...
All you need is:
6 ounces Rum (her recipe calls for Tequila)
4 ounces Triple Sec
12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate (her recipe calls for frozen limeade)
6 ounces water
ice to your favorite consistency
mix all in blender...
pour in your favorite glass (if I had more time I would have sugared the rim )
garnish with a squeeze & slice of fresh orange...
add your favorite stripey straw...
and sip up!
Cheers!

Gifts - Book Basket

I just love this idea for a gift...
Sweet and simple...

A gift basket of books...

This could be perfect for so many occasions...

Packaged in a sweet vessel (and perhaps tuck a gift card in with) and voila'...

I think it would be neat for:

A book club member...

A college graduate teacher-to-be...
each invited guest brings their favorite 
to help start the teacher-to-be's classroom library...

A classroom teacher...
have all the students bring their favorite pleasure reading book 
for their teacher's classroom library...

I adore gift baskets...so fun, festive and full of wonder...

Remember...Teacher appreciation is coming up...

image/idea via Peanut Blossom