Girls Night Out!

All of my A-mazing Girl Friends!

Last Saturday, I had the girls over for no reason at all, except to see the most amazing girlfriends that I never get to see anymore! We all live busy lives with work, husbands, children, and everything else in between... so I was definitely missing my way over due girl time:)
I'm always up for a social gathering and I love to theme everything out! So my attempt this time was a nostalgic potluck. This meant for everyone to bring their favorite childhood dish. Although, when it can down to it we all grew up on McDonald's and pizza---How sad! But everyone made great stuff, I think the blue ribbon prize went to our little preggers friend A. Todd with an array of dishes from spicy wontons, strawberry pretzel salad, PB fudge and brownies --whoa she must have been hungry!

I have also posted some pics!
Thanks for a great time girls... we need to get together more often:(

All the best,
ChitChatChic

Jesse

Sweet Dreams

Last night I had the craziest dreams. At one moment during the night I was skiing on one ski in the grass (or swamp like waters) with Brody Jenner. Yep, you heard it Ive been Bromanced in my dreams! Then I stepped into another world with dinosaurs. I was walking in the rolling hills of no mans land with ancient creatures of the world. And... to top it all off John said I yelled out, "I stuff my bagel with cream cheese during the night." What did I eat? What was I thinking? Where did these crazy dreams come from?

I Googled some sites and came across a dream dictionary: http://www.dreammoods.com/

Here are some of the key words I researched:
Skiing
To dream that you are skiing, suggests that you are pushing yourself and putting your mental and/or physical ability to the test. You are your own fiercest competitor.
Dinosaur
To see a dinosaur in your dream, symbolizes an outdated attitude. You may need to discard your old ways of thinking and habits.
To dream that you are being chased by a dinosaur, indicates your fears of no longer being needed or useful. Alternatively, being chased by a dinosaur, may reflect old issues that are still coming back to haunt you.
Bagel
To see or eat a bagel in your dream, suggests that there is key element missing from your life. You are not completely whole. Alternatively, it refers to sexual urges.

Funny Stuff!
Does anyone know of a good sites that analyzes dreams?
Have you had any good dreams lately?
I would love to hear...

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Count your Blessings

The A Groupers making a difference

Someone lost their shoes

They keep track of the population - It is up to 70

One of the man made living quarters- a variety of people will share at one time.

Anna and I packing goodie bags - her ribbon curls were so much better:)

The A Group packing lunches for our visit to Tent city.

On Friday I visited Tent City in Nashville, TN. To me this area looked like a dump site but to the homeless that live there it is the only place to call home.
Upon arrival we were quickly surrounded by the people in need. One thing I noticed first hand was most were men, and I saw no children. This could be because of the guarded mentality they live by or maybe women and children stay inside the tarped homes. Inside their community you will see low fences around certain spots and only one person will come out of the area while another stays back to guard the area. Also, the areas are separated into certain clicks-- Just like neighborhoods.
Everyone was very appreciative of the lunch and grab bags we provided. I have posted some pictures of what it actually looked like.
When I was there all I could think about was the small things I take for granted like a hot shower, a roof over my head, food in the cabinet, clothes on my back and how these people worry each day whether or not they will have any of these luxuries.
So count your blessing for you never know what tomorrow may bring.
If you would like to know more about how you can help visit www.innercityministry.org

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Give to Others

I have been blessed in more ways than one. Today at my new job (another blessing) we are going to be giving back to the community of Nashville.
Downtown Nashville has become a permanent residence for many homeless Americans, here in this particular part of Nashville, TN we all know it as Tent City.
This area is over populated with people with no where to call call but the tent they have man made themselves.
Here is a brief look into the area.

I will post how it goes.

All the best
ChitChatChic,
Jesse

Sweets and Treats! --Giveaways....

I love this time of year for a million reasons but one that stands out today would be the spectacular candles, lotions and sweet smells which make it that much better.
I have my cinnamon bun candle on my desk spreading the aroma of Christmas right now!

One of the blogs I enjoy (Prepperoni) must feel the same way about the sweetness during the holidays because she is spreading the love with a fantastic giveaway from the Philosophy line Milk and Cookies ... how appropriate!! Go there you could win this sweet stuff:)

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Handmake this Christmas

I was blogging and came across a great article on making presents this year for all of the special people in your life.

Last year I made a keepsake box for my grandmother that was personalized and had each family member write a sweet heart felt message about why she was loved. This was a great inexpensive gift for the person that has everything.

Here are some the the other great ideas I stumbled upon this year...
(Compliments of Country Living and Decor8)

Decorate Christmas Style!

The girls are coming over for a night of good conversation, a little wine and a lot of memories (all of which make me happy)
So I have been creating inexpensive centerpieces for the social event!

The Holidays keep me busy, crafting and sewing little things here and there. Here is a peep show into what Ive checked off the list of Christmas crafts... Cuteness is so addictive. I love to create!

Here are some pics.