Wednesday, December 12, 2012

We have So much FUN here at Tiny Toes!  Bring your friends to try out a class on us this week!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Visit Tiny Toes Dance in Leesburg this week for 25% off your retail purchases!  We have lots of stocking stuffers including Bows, Legwarmers and Piggy Paint! Come check us out!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Visit us during your class this week for 25% off your retail purchases!

It's Bring a Friend week at Tiny Toes!  Come on in and share the fun all week long!

Friday, November 23, 2012

Contact me TODAY for my "After Turkey Day Scentsy Sale"!  Trust me - you won't want to miss it! 

LoudounScents@gmail.com or Facebook Private Messages accepted:)

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Scentsy has some GREAT Combine and Save deals! If you've been wondering where to start, these deals not only save you $ but you can also try out several products! Check them out here:  https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/Collection/464

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Here's what's warming at my home on Thanksgiving:  Clove & Cinnamon

How about you? What's your favorite Fall Scent?

https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/SB-CNC

Monday, November 19, 2012

Looking for a great gift for your little friends? Don't forget about the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Scentsy Buddies! While supplies last!

Click here to check it out:  https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/SY-KIT-BOGO

Monday, November 5, 2012

It's a foam frenzy! Fragrance Foams are buy 1 get 1 free for November! Great stocking stuffers and gifts for teachers! Http://Www.loudoun.scentsy.us

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Love these! Http://www.loudoun.scentsy.us

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Peppermint dreams is the November Scent of the month - smells like a yummy Thin Mint cookie! 10% off in November! Http://www.loudoun.scentsy.us

Holiday warmers make a great gift! Http://www.loudoun.scentsy.us

Friday, November 2, 2012

Buddies are Buy 1 Get 1 Free While supplies last! Perfect gift for your kiddos and one for a friend!

 

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

It's a Foam Frenzy!  All fragrance foams are Buy 1 Get 1 Free this month!  Perfect stocking stuffers and on the go with kiddos!

https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/MultiPack?sku=FF-KIT-BOGO

 

Peppermint Dreams is 10% off starting today! Message me or comment below for a FREE Sample!

www.Loudoun.Scentsy.us

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

I want to grow my team in a HUGE way this season! 
P.S. There are NO sales requirements for Scentsy - so you can join to make money or even just to get discounted gifts for friends and family this season!
Got more questions? I've got answers...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

I've got a fun little game for you:

Everyone who asks me a question about what it's like to be a Scentsy Consultant will be entered into a drawing to win a little something special from me.
Questions can be about me, my experience, Scentsy Family, the products or really anything at all.
 You can comment here or send a PM, whatever you like. Yes, you can ask more than one question. Yes, your name will go into the hat once for each question:) And....go!!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Tom the Turkey is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving decor! He's 10% off for the rest of this month:  Check him out here:  https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/DSW-TURK

Who wants one of my awesome Peppermint Dreams samples?

Take a picture of Scentsy in YOUR house, post it on your Facebook page, tag me in the photo, and tell me something you love about Scentsy and I'll send a sample of our yummy November Scent of the month!

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Congrats on another big WIN for Penn State!  Did you know Scentsy makes a PSU warmer? 

https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy/ProductDetails/DSW-NCA-PASW

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Join my Scent of the Month Club! Each month I will mail you the discount flyer plus a wax sample! Message me with your mailing address if you'd like to join my Scent of the Month club for FREE!  I can't wait to smell Peppermint Dreams - the November Scent of the month!

www.Loudoun.Scentsy.us

Monday, October 15, 2012

On this yucky rainy day, Pumpkin Marshmallow is filling the air at Tiny Toes Dance!  

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What's your favorite?? Mine is Mandarin Moon!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Want to order new scents, but want to smell them first?   Take a basket party for a few days and sample them on your own!  I am happy to mail them anywhere in the US too:)  Message me today and I will make sure you have some scents to sample this week!

For anyone curious about how a Scentsy warmer works - here's a breakdown for you!

www.loudoun.scentsy.us

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Looking for some Holiday Help!

For all of you that have been looking for something part time, something for you for a little extra spending money....I am looking for some holiday help selling Scentsy!  Message me for more information - I am happy to share my story and how much I love selling these amazing products that sell themselves!  

For more information about joining, click here:  https://loudoun.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Join

Friday, October 12, 2012

Join my Scent of the Month Club!

Each month I will mail you the discount flyer plus a wax sample!  Message me with your mailing address if you'd like to join my Scent of the Month club for FREE!  

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Twas the Night before Christmas

Getting in the holiday spirit!  www.Loudoun.Scentsy.us

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Sneak Peek for November's Warmer

This warmer will be available beginning November 1st: www.Loudoun.Scentsy.us

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tom matches Pottery Barn!

Check out how our Warmer of the month, TOM, matches Pottery Barn!

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Cute Cute Winter warmers!

Love Blizzard and Bluster winter warmers!  Check them out here: 

www.Loudoun.Scentsy.us

Thursday, October 4, 2012

OPOC Crocktober Fest!

OPOC = One Prep One Cleanup (the BEST part about cooking this way!) 

 

Yesterday I spent a total of 5 hours Planning, Shopping, Chopping, Bagging and Freezing 15 meals for my family to eat this month.  While 5 hours seems like a really long time, it really breaks down to this:

 

45 minutes:     searching for recipes, making a shopping list of ingredients

15 minutes:     matching coupons to a few of the items needed

1.5 hours:        driving to store, shopping for list, driving home

2 hours:           organize items, chop veggies, put together bags by recipe

30 minutes:    place bags in freezer, clean up and...done! 


Although 5 hours seems like a chunk of time, I estimate I save at least 30 hours over the course of a month from having to plan, prepare and cook dinner!  Well worth it for me!

 

Here's where we begin:

 

I plan my meals and list right here and break down the days by date...so for October, under Mondays, it looks like
 

{Monday}

Oct 1

Oct 8

Oct 15

Oct 22

Oct 29

 

A link to my favorite (*pretty*)  grocery list / meal planner!

If you want to make ALL of these recipes and try my 5 hour marathon, here's what to do!

Meats:

 

Veggies:

 

Before:


After:

helpful tips:  Label Each bag before adding ingredients

after adding ingredients to bags, make room in your freezer for a bunch of yummy meals!

 

The best part:  ONE CLEANUP!  Here are the dishes that I had to clean. Once.  there was a whole separate bag of cans and veggie scraps that were discarded.  But this is it!

 

Now...on to the recipes!

 

Here are my favorite recipes from my One Prep One Cleanup Crocktober Fest!

 

Beef Stroganoff

{Recipe is for 1 meal since no bag freezing is necessary. Double if you'd like 2 separate meals}

4 lbs Chuck Roast, cubed in 2-3" cubes
12 oz Uncooked Wide Egg Noodles
2-16 oz can Condensed Mushroom Soup
2-8 oz can Beef Broth, plus 1 can filled with warm water
8 oz Sour Cream
2 tsp Salt, pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
*In crock pot add meat cubes, salt and pepper, and then uncooked noodles on top of meat.
*Then add beef broth, water, sour cream, and mushroom soup.
*Cook on low heat for at least 6 hours

The soup, broth & water will make a tasty broth with the sour cream, meat and noodles.

***

Crock Pot Taco Chili:

{Recipe is for 1 meal since no bag freezing is necessary. Double if you'd like 2 separate meals}


2 onions, chopped
2 cans black beans
2 cans kidney beans
2 cans tomato sauce
2 cans corn
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 packet taco seasoning
1 T chili powder 
6 boneless chicken breasts

Cook on low for 10 hrs or high for 6.    30 min before serving remove chicken and shred-return and stir. Serve with cheddar cheese on top! All done:)

****

Pulled pork:

{Recipe is for 1 meal since no bag freezing is necessary. Double if you'd like 2 separate meals}


2lb pork roast
1 can root beer
1 bottle BBQ sauce
Add pork to crock, pour in rootbeer
Cook 6-7 hrs on low

-Drain, shred, stir in BBQ sauce, done! Serve on buns.


***

Beef Stew

{Ready 2 Freezer Ziplock bags and place 1/2 recipe in each}
4lb cubed stewing beef
8c potatoes
8c carrots
2 onions
4c celery
4tsp quick tapioca
2 cans tomato sauce
4 T brown sugar

-To cook: Add 1c water , low, 4-6 hrs serve over rice

***

Chicken Fajitas

{Ready 2 Freezer Ziplock bags and place 1/2 recipe in each}


3 boneless chicken breasts 
One jar of salsa
Chicken broth
Fajita seasoning
One onion
One pepper

-To cook: low for 5-6 hrs. Serve in soft tortillas

 

***

New this time around:

 

 

Smoky Turkey & Black Bean Soup from here: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

{Ready 2 Freezer Ziplock bags and place 1/2 recipe in each}

1.5 pounds turkey cutlets

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach (no need to thaw)
2 cups frozen corn
2 small onion, peeled and diced
2 (15-ounce) can black beans (use the whole can; there's no additional salt added)
2 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (the whole can)
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoon liquid smoke
8cups chicken broth
(salt to taste if needed at the table)


-Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours; I cooked ours on low for exactly 8 hours.
Remove turkey cutlets with tongs, and shred the meat completely. Return to the pot and stir well.


***

 

Cranberry Dijon Roast from: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

{Ready 2 Freezer Ziplock bags and place 1/2 recipe in each}

4-5 pounds meat (pot roast, pork roast, tri-tip, shortribs, chicken thighs)
2 (14-ounce) cans cranberry sauce (I used jellied; your choice)
2 small onions, finely diced, or 2 heaping tablespoons dried onion flakes
8 cloves garlic, smashed (peeled first!)
4 tablespoons soy sauce (La Choy and Tamari wheat free are gluten free)
4 tablespoons prepared dijon mustard
 
-Cook on low for 7 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Serve with rice or quinoa and something green.
 
***

 

Orange Beef:  http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

{Ready 2 Freezer Ziplock bags and place 1/2 recipe in each}

 
3 pounds beef round steak, sliced or beef stir fry strips
1/2 cup gluten free soy sauce (LaChoy or Tamari wheat-free)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
6 tablespoons honey (not pictured, the kids stole it to use on their pancakes.)
1 cup orange juice
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced
6 green onions, sliced
1 small head bok choy, cut in 1-inch chunks
cooked white or brown basmati rice for serving
 
 
-Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, high for 3-4, or until meat is fully cooked and super tender. Serve over rice with the crock juice.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Adding Team Members!

For all of you that have been "thinking" of joining Scentsy, NOW is the time! I joined last Nov during the holidays and I can honestly say: This company is real, the growth potential is unbelievable and I will help you every step of the way! It WILL be one of the best $99 you will ever spend!
http://bit.ly/QGFNfa

Monday, May 14, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

And it was a very Happy Mother's Day to me!  Kris woke me up with a cup of coffee and some sweet music playing while he went downstairs to make a big breakfast (my favorite!).  Once I made my way downstairs, I was greeted by a slideshow of pictures of some favorite Mommy Memories that he created along with a big hug and kiss from my special little girl:)

We got all dolled up and headed to church then out to the Strawberry patch at Wegmeyer Farms!  This was surely Kayden's favorite part of the day! The weather was beautiful and it made our little lunchtime picnic just perfect.  Here are some shots from the day:





Perfect ending to a perfect day:)



Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Kayden's Room Transformation


Kayden's Room Transformation


It took Kris and I (mainly Kris's grunt work, and my head-overseer pointy-finger work) about a week and a half to move Kayden into her big girl room and make way for girly #2.

We were really excited to find all of our furniture at On a Whim antiques in Lucketts and sell my old college furniture on Craigslist!  Here's how it all went down:





Painted the closet grey, removed shelf, raised it up higher, added the lower shelf, painted trim and doors white and added oil rubbed bronze hardware.


Painted whole room bubble gum pink and the breadboard trim white along with the ceiling. Hung Kayden's name sign about 28 times before Kris got it straight:)
Headboard from On A Whim: $165 - bedding from Home Goods


Side Table: on a Whim $50 and blanket chest $125


Book Shelf: On a whim: $65


Dresser: $125 (right!!)  and mirror $90  - this wall will later become a collage full of Kayden's artwork and our crafty projects together:)





The little lady has been sleeping like a princess each night - she's totally loving her Big Girl Room!