because i'm forgetful....

and will just keep buying and buying stuff because I forget what I already have...
I'm making note of things for these parties to make me feel like I have some sanity:)

Valeries High School Musical LUAU is in 2 WEEKS!

Food will be :
Burgers, Chips, Homemade dip
Cute little tropical fruit display (strawberries, pineapple, kiwi)
Plain cupcakes with little toothpick umbrellas as cupcake toppers

Decor Ideas:
lots of leis, chips will be in large plastic sand buckets, tiki torches, HSM balloons, etc.

(I have 8 small plates, and napkins, need forks, large plates)

FUN:
blow up water slide, water balloons (maybe), Limbo(maybe), Hawaiian and HSM music mix.

Emerie's Mystic Mermaid Party is in ONE MONTH!!

Snack Buffet: tootsie rolls in pink and blue wrapping, pink marshmallows, animal crackers, PB&J starfish sandwiches and turkey sandwiches, pasta shell salad, pearl cake pops, pink and blue M&Ms or six lets.

FUN: water slide, dress up like a mermaid (pearl necklace,rings,face paint), sand art

This banner will say Happy Birthday Emerie when its done

The mirror is a clam shell... found in the dollar spot at target!

DECOR: seashells, birthday banner(made by ME),round paper lanterns, bubble machine

I'm sure I will be editing this as the days get closer, to keep me somewhat organized!

Feeling a little like oscar the grouch...

sooooo I am on day 10 of the  ADVOCARE 24 Day Challenge... man a challenge it has been!!

I have been eating tons of fruit,  green veggies, egg whites, tilapia, chicken, and tuna! and all these vitamins. oh yea and NOTHING to drink but water, water, water

NO red meat (steak, ground beef, pork, etc)

NO DAIRY (cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.)

NO SUGAR...at all..none

NO bread..not even whole weat.

I am OVER IT! I also cant have anything with certain oils in it. so my marinades are VERY minimal. The only salad dressing i can have is vinegarette. which I like.. but can get burnt out on it VERY easily.

ANNNNDDD I havent lost anything! WHATTTT?!?! I know so so sooo many people doing this thing and no one has had bad results..no one. they lose at least 5 pounds the first 8-10 days...me i have lost ziiiiiiipp. zero. ZILCH.

Im frustrated to TEARS...

I have 14 days left on this challenge and something has got to give. I'm ready to eat 5 cheeseburgers and 10 milkshakes. If I was actually seeing results I would be completely motivated to stay strong and keep on with this challenge but I'm getting very discouraged and ready to give up:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

oh yea annnndd Middle Tennessee is in the middle of an INVASION of millions of these 13 year cicada bugs that are ginormus, loud, and annoying. EW. Ew. EWWWW

Learn more about these ugly things HERE