Candy Apple Making Worksop

Hello All~
Here is the info for the upcoming Candy Apple Workshop. I hope you all can make it... even if you just stop by to learn a few tips and tricks (no fee involved). And as always I am more than happy to hold a workshop in your home for your friends and family.

Book & Hold a party/workshop in November and receive your choice of Cinnamon, Vanilla or Raspberry Dusting Power FREE!

Join us for a DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES Gourmet Caramel and Chocolate Covered Apple Creating Class. Open to the whole family
Sip on delicious holiday refreshments including 3 types of Chi Tea. Then you'll take 3 fresh, crisp apples dipped in buttery caramel, add our Milk, White or Dark Chocolate and a variety of toppings to create a gourmet apple sensation!
Leave with 3 beautifully wrapped Apple Creations that are the perfect fall gift. Maybe even take some bonus tempered Chocolate home for yourself.

Saturday November 7th at 3pm
My house: 80765 Diamondback TRL, Indio CA
Please RSVP 760-791-6304
$20 for 3 beautifully wrapped Apple Creations

Proud Mama!

That's me... one proud mama. Leia won Student of the Month today. This is a citizenship award.. her teacher let me know that she is always willing to help others. What a good girl!
Hubby tried to video tape it so I hope to post the video very soon. Let's see...

National Chocolate Day!

In honor of National Chocolate Day (today), I am offering FREE shipping to anyone who places a Dove Chocolate Discoveries order before I post again.

View the Catalog here.. then email or comment your order.

Katie's Chocolate Party

Dove Chocolate Party

Everyone's Invite

Host: Katie
Location:
52035 Avenida Obregon
La Quinta, CA 92253 US
When: Tuesday, October 27, 7:00PM
Phone: 760-771-4677

Time to get those holiday gift ideas ready. Katie is hosting a DOVE Chocolate DiscoveriesTM Tasting Party and I hope you will join us!

Do you dream in chocolate? Come indulge all of your senses at a DOVE Chocolate DiscoveriesTM Tasting Party. We offer an exclusive line of fine quality chocolate that is delicious, perfect for easy and elegant entertaining, and fun for friends and family.

Feel free to bring a friend - the more the merrier!

Check out the web site so you can see all the great products-
http://www.dove-chocolate-discoveries.com/lauramiller

Family Update

I am trying to get better at updating my blog but life keep getting in the way. LOL.

I just had emergency oral surgery on Wednesday. Having baby Levi caused one of my wisdom teeth to move. That move was right into some other teeth. I now am slightly less wise.. Of course the day I had my surgery Leia came down with a fever and has been battling it for a few days now. Good News, I think she has won. Bad News, she shared with her brother. So the last two nights have been sleepless. Levi seems to have gotten the runny nose part the worst but that makes for a challenge when nursing. My recovery has taken a backseat but isn't that motherhood at it's best.

I promise to check in again soon... and there will be rewards for my followers.

something scrappy

December 5- 6th 2009

Palm Desert, CA Retreat:

SHOP & CROP
Part of Scrapbook Royalty's Black White & Gifts All Over Event

Join us for a two day crop or just stop by and shop our specials
New Kits by Jennifer Priest & Inventory Clearance from Desert Scrappers
10% of all proceeds with be donated to SBR

Crop prices: $35 each day or $50 for Saturday & Sunday

Visit Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreats to register

HAVE A PASSION FOR CHOCOLATE? Now you can have a DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Tasting party and invite your friends to try deliciously decadent new ways to enjoy everyone's favorite flavor. From chocolate smoothies and martinis to 5-minute chocolate mousse, a Chocolatier (me) will help you discover a whole new world of chocolate and a whole new way to make money.

Dove Chocolate at Home

My New Adventure

Yum!!! I am officially a Chocolatier: Please support me in this new adventure, http://www.dovechocolateathome.com/lauramiller
Now I can do my two favorite things at once; scrapbook & eat chocolate!

I would love to do a tasting party for you... just know if it's a distance away I might have to bring baby Levi. If I can not drive to your house I would be happy to send a party in a box.

If you would like to be part of my team there is a great special going on... the kit is only $99. Plus I would be happy to help you at your first party, where you can be the hostess too. What an easy way to earn the kit $$ back.

Make N Takes til midnight!

Okay, maybe they won't go that late but we're moving the classes up to Friday night so grab a cocktail and let's get scrapping!


Wall Hanging - $10

For just $10 create a wall hanging to showcase your favorite photos. You'll choose paper and embellies from Jennifer's Traveling Art Bar to customize your creation. We'll use the Bind It All to put it all together!


Celebrate Layout - $5
Create a fun page celebrating life! We'll use borders and other fun accents in this quick make n take. You can buy a second kit for just $3 to create a two pager.

I'll be arriving at about 4pm and will start classes around 5pm.

See you there!!

Stop by for a good cause!

Stop by on Saturday to help support a great cause...Scrapbook Royalty and the participants of the 3Day Crop at French Valley will be hosting a Silent Auction this weekend at the Desert Scrapper's Retreat! Anyone stopping by will recieve a fairy fly by!

The Silent Auction items will be on display from 12pm until 4pm in the crop room at the Palm Desert Embassy Suites...we hope to see you there.

The 3Day Crop is a charity crop to benefit the Inland Empire of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

For more information please visit our website at www.scrapbookroyalty.com!

Sheila

September 11-13 Desert Scrappers Weekend Retreat update & info

Please note make 'n' takes for Friday night are open to all, even if you are not attending the Retreat. Also vendors welcome outside shoppers and offer GREAT deals.

Here is all the information you need to know:

How do I get to the Retreat?
Directions & Hotel Website
Please feel free to use the mapped directions on the Desert Scrappers website or your own choice.
Laura's simplified directions: I-10 East, exit Cook st. Follow Cook st for approx. 3-5 miles. Turn right onto HYW 111. The second light is Hospitality Row and there is the Embassy Suites. Pull to the left hand side for easier check-in.
Embassy Suites-
Palm Desert
74700 HWY 111
Palm Desert,
California USA 92260
760-340-6600
Hotel Website
How Do I Check-In
The doors will open at Noon and it will be first come first serve for seating arrangements. We will need EVERY MINUTE to set up for you. So please do not enter Salon 3 or 4 banquet rooms until the doors are open. Please don't sit where goodies bags or scrapbook supplies are. We ask that everyone try to be respectful of others around you. We want this retreat to be GREAT for everyone!
Hotel room check-in is through the front desk in the lobby. Just let them know you are with Desert Scrappers. You may check into your hotel room at anytime, the hotel does its best to make sure rooms are ready before the usual check-in time but please be aware there may be a time that you have to wait for your room to be completely made up and ready for check-in.
** Doors open at 9am for those who have booked the Thursday add-on package.

Scrapping Times:
You may set up on Friday at Noon (or 9am if you have paid for the add-on Thursday package) and scrap all day and all night until 6pm on Sunday. You may leave your supplies up all weekend. Leaving your belongings out will be at your discretion. I have never had a problem in the past but, Desert Scrappers is not responsible for lost or stolen items. I do shut the doors each evening so no one may look into the area. The hotel has offer to allow the last person each night to lock up and the first person each morning to open the room since there will be no additional security. This is still on the honor system and no ID's will be checked

Swap Box:
We will have a box available to you to drop off things you no longer want and take items that someone else no longer wants that looks like treasure to you! This program works on the honor system. All items left at the end of the weekend will be donated to The Miriam House a local center for underprivileged pregnant women. They will use the items to make albums for their new arrivals. Any items that the Miriam House may not be able to use will be donated to local schools. As always we love additional donations especially for this and other worthy causes. Just please mark your item so they go to the correct charity group. Thank you!

Vendors & Classes:
We will have an opportunity to see all the latest and greatest products and shop all weekend long!

Vendor List:

* Little Crop Shop
* Scrapbook Girl
* Close To My Heart

Croppin' Cutie Scrapcans in both the mama and baby size will be making an appearance too.

Jennifer Priest will be offering two special make 'n' takes on Friday night. Please join us for these great projects since no classes will be offered on Saturday.

Clothes:
Pack comfy clothes and layers to wear due to the banquet room temperature variations. Evenings seem to be cool in the scrapbook room so you might want to bring a sweater or jacket.

Check the local weather.

*** Don't forget your PJ's for the PJ contest on Saturday night!!

Tools:
A very limited amount of tools will be provided so please pack accordingly.
# Sizzix
# Cricut
# Big Bite
# Bind it All
# ScorPal


FYI-
September's Retreat is only a few days away but for those of you who did the add-on Thursday package I am proud to announce you may set-up even earlier than first expected. YEAH!!! Add-on packages still available.
That is right your add-on package allows your Retreat to start in less than 72 hours. I do not have an exact time as of now but I am going to say you can set-up right after the Manager's Reception that ends at 7:30pm. I will know a more exact time on Thursday after 5pm so please feel free to call my cell, 760-791-6304 for all the final details. Please do remember that this is a special treat and vendors will be working hard to set-up until noon on Friday.

Thank you!
Can not wait to see everyone!

mommies wanted

A quick stop in...
Happy Birthday Mom. I love you and am so glad I got to talk to you on your special day. Sorry the time difference made it midnight before I got a hold of you.


I am looking for your support:
I am part of the New and Expectant Mamas group but they are expanding to include all mommies so I have offered to head the 'toddler & young children' group. Please join our group and/or share with anyone else who might be interested. The group is free and so are most of the activities. Thank you for sharing since we are a member based group we only survive with your support!

The group link: http://newandexpectantmamas.ning.com/group/morethanjustbabies