Stuck on You!

My friend Kim gave me this recommendation and I wanted to share it with you.

Kim says: My ALL TIME favorite baby gift to give is personalized labels (of course, you need to know the baby's name first!) for kids'/babies' sippy cups/bottles, etc. Check out: http://stuckonyou.biz/

I'm telling you...every person that I have ever given them to ALWAYS tells me how awesome they are. We're big users of them too...every plate/cup, etc. that goes to school or church, etc. has my kiddos' names on them. I LOVE them. xo-k

Wanna Get Swizzled?

What's a Swizzle? It looks and smells good enough to eat, but it is simply delicious to your skin in your tub. Brought to you by Fraiche

www.myfraiche.com Swizzles come in many fragrances to match your mood along with soaps too. My personal favorites are Peppermint, Honeysuckle & Lavender Fields.

If you love to escape to a hot bath like I do - contact my friends at Fraiche 800.617.5050, or visit one of their retailers near you www.myfraiche.com/retailers.php

One more thing - Swizzles individual fun packaging makes for excellent hostess gifts!

Let's get Swizzled!

FUNKY MONKEY

In my business I am sent many products to tryout and promote to my audiences. I will have to be candid with you "All Things Refined" & "Funky Monkey" sounds like an oxymoron to me. I received all four flavors of Funky Monkey and first thought is was a kids snack, but because it is real fruit (freeze dried) I tasted every flavor. I never thought I would be blogging about a product called "Funky Monkey" but it is a tasty snack. Perfect for keeping at your desk or carrying in your handbag. I have included a link to their site for locations of purchase and the different flavors. My favorite is called Carnaval Mix. http://www.funkymonkeysnacks.com/flavors.htm  

What Happens In Vegas

What Happens in Vegas ... does not stay in Vegas!

Here's the proof ...

Finally, after 4o something years I get to meet Donny Osmond face to face.

Laughing it up with my teen crush. And my precious husband arm wrestling Donny Osmond over me :)

Oh btw, about their very high energy show - it was fantastic! From the front row it looked to me like Donny was singing "Go Away Little Girl" straight to me! The two hour show seemed like two minutes. They are extremely gracious, funny and absolutely beautiful. 

I told Marie, "I was disappointed she did not win Dancing w/the Stars," she quickly said, " Hey, I passed out, are you telling me I didn't win?" (cute & witty - what a combo!)

I told Donny, growing up I had his poster on my wall  & kissed it everyday. He quickly said, "It was time for me to take it down!" (oh very funny!)

James & Joy with Donny & Marie

Joy's dress is Joseph Ribkoff (www.ribkoff.com)

Excellent Graduation Gift!

Are you looking for the perfect graduation gift? Look no more ...

Just Ask Joy - How to Be Socially Savvy in All Situations equips graduates for the next phase of their life. For example:

• Who should receive a graduation invitation or announcement and what is the difference?
  
• When should I write a thank-you note?
  
• What tips should I know before I move into my dorm room?
  
• What are job interview "must-knows"?
  
• What is tech-etiquette?
  
• What are the BMW's of dining?

To be comfortable and confident in all situations it is important to know the basics. Most people are never taught the correct way to handle themselves in social and business situations so, it is time we polish-up and practice at least the basics in our everyday lives. 

 Socially Savvy is easy to read tips and faux pas and is written in a bullet note format. Give the gift of confidence to your graduate! 

http://www.justaskjoy.com/book/

Dancing with the Stars!

 My precious friend Lindsay is the "Star" of these photos with Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Tony. Yes, The Tony who dances with Dallas' own Melissa Rycroff. We "Dallasites" are very proud and impressed with Melissa and will cheer (and vote) her on to the final dance.

Lindsay and Melissa worked together until the day Melissa left to be a Star on Dancing with the Stars. When the show came to Dallas to visit Melissa in her previous life, Lindsay was 

included in the segment. Here's the proof in the photos!

BTW, Lindsay says, "Melissa is the nicest person you'll ever meet!" I say ... good to know! I like nice people - don't you? I do know that Lindsay has a superstar smile and is cute enough to win her own reality show.

If you do not watch Dancing with the Stars, now you have a good reason to start  and .... VOTE FOR MELISSA!

It has been two weeks since we last talked ... but oh so much has happened.

But first ...Do you want to make a significant difference and have a super fun time doing it?

Then ... Mark your Calendar for the Council for Life - Take Steps for Life Fun Run October 24, 2009 8am - 11:30am at Riverchon Park/Katy Trail (on Maple Ave) in Dallas. The beneficiary of the run is The Gladney Center.

Take Steps for Life 5K Family Fun Run! October 24th, 2009 Click here for more run information!

My precious husband and I have been married eight years this past week. Time flies ~ whew! I received a beautiful flower arrangement

 and a large suitcase full of fun and fabulous things like wonderful candles, picture frames, white chocolate popcorn, shortbread cookies, gourmet candies, and .... then I found a double Donny Osmond CD, along with an autographed photo of him and then ... drum roll please ~ BACKSTAGE PASSES TO SEE HIM (and his sister) in concert in Las Vegas! For those of you who did not grow up when I did - trust me on this one - Donny Osmond was the original American Idol for me and my gang. Looking at posters of him passionately singing, dressed in his white leather and playing Puppy Love over and over and over was a daily occurrence in my purple room. (Donny's favorite color was purple, thus so was mine!) Needless to say - I am thrilled about seeing him in concert and the possibility of meeting him in person in June! Oh - a childhood dream to come true~

Okay - one more thing - I attended my friend Amy's baby shower last Sunday. We were asked to wear our favorite Chapeau. For those of you (like me) who did not take french as an elective ... take a guess.

 A hat!