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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Birthday Guests: Kari
9:00 AM
Kari from the blog Lime Green Movie Girl is our next wonderful birthday week guest poster! I love her blog! She's got great style, great posts and great taste in movies. Definitely go and check out her blog!
well hello followers of simply kate.
i am the great lime green movie girl.
yeah, in the flesh.
well, my flesh is typing these words. which the internet will turn into binary and then convert back into text for you to read.
someone once asked me why it is i blog.
[and by someone, i mean a fictional character made-up in my head.]
i was far too tired to answer them appropriately.
[because i often stay up till three in the morning doing absolutely nothing.]
so in order to redeem myself, i will tell you now.
i blog, because i think i am funny. witty. and an insanely good [looking] writer.
i blog, because my love language is ‘words of affirmation’ and people often compliment my blogging skillz.
i blog because my therapist recently got a girlfriend and is no longer at my disposal 24/7.
[nevermind the fact that i set them up.]
i blog because my fingers need a work-out after dunking oreos.
i blog because people kept defriending me on facebook due to my constant status updates.
[and stalker-ish tendencies.]
i blog because no one except my mom reads my twitter account.
i blog because i will be famous someday, and want you to feel cool for knowing me before i was.
i blog because ‘i just have a lot of feelings.’ – Mean Girls
...
and for the fine details:
props to miss katie for helping fate select my name from the jar so you could all be graced by my awesome-ness.
props to sarcasm for aiding me in my boastful post.
props to we heart it for the above picture.
She's adorable, is she not? I love this girl and you should too! Go and check out her blog, Lime Green Movie Girl! Thanks again Kari!
Also, I did a guest interview over on Tristacio's blog. She asked some pretty hilarious questions, go and check them out and hear my answers. Did I mention it was a video interview? It's awesome!
Also, I did a guest interview over on Tristacio's blog. She asked some pretty hilarious questions, go and check them out and hear my answers. Did I mention it was a video interview? It's awesome!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Birthday Guests: Jenn
9:00 AM
I'm featured over on For The Love of Blogs! It's a pretty awesome feeling! Go check it out!
Our next guest poster is the lovely Jenn from Worth a Fig! She has written a tutorial for us that sounds so awesome! You should definitely check it out!
Our next guest poster is the lovely Jenn from Worth a Fig! She has written a tutorial for us that sounds so awesome! You should definitely check it out!
I sat down at the table in the morning with my three year old daughter to enjoy a breakfast of a wholegrain bagel with cream cheese and orange marmalade. I was feeling a bit under the weather and I seriously needed a pick me up. I was tired, bored, and my hair looked simply hideous. With a sigh I sipped my coffee and leafed through a book called The Beauty Cookbook. I was looking for ideas for my weekly feature called Makeover Monday, and I also wanted to whip something up for my guest post here at Simply Kate. That is when I stumbled across something that made me laugh out loud. The recipe was called “my hair needs a bagel with that conditioner” and I had everything I needed sitting right on the kitchen table. So I pulled out the blender and whipped up a pick me up for my tired, limp hair... and I hoped that my spirits would lift right up with it.
Here is a shot of my dry, brittle hair before the treatment.
All I did was combine 1 egg, a tablespoon of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of water in a blender and processed it until it was smooth. I combed it all through my hair and let it sit for 15 minutes while I checked my email. It smelled kind of odd. I'm not used to applying cheese and butter to my hair... but it was thick so it stayed put and didn't drip on my clothing. That said, I would put on an old bathrobe for this one and not that sexy silk kimono.
After the timer when off I jumped in the shower (actually I stepped into the shower... you should never jump in the shower) and rinsed the eggy-cheesy gunk out of my locks. I shampooed twice just to make sure that I got all the oily residue out of my hair. I was planning on letting my hair dry naturally because that is what I usually do. My curiosity got the best of me, however, so I got out the blow dryer to speed up the process.
I was pretty impressed with the results. I wouldn't recommend this treatment for everyone, but since I wear my hair in a bob it worked great for me. The treatment gave my hair a glossy shine that might not work for people who wear styles that need more lift and volume. My hair also felt more plump... and for a person like me with very fine hair that was a nice thing. I don't think that I'll do this treatment often. For one thing the smell of the cream cheese kind of clings to your hair and when you blow dry you get a sudden craving for cheesecake or fondue. I also think that it would lead to a waxy build up after a while. It is a great way to add shine to over-processed hair, however, and a great way to add a moment of pampering into an otherwise busy day.
My husband told me how nice my hair looked when he got home from work... with absolutly no fishing on my part at all. He didn't even know that I had put cheese in my hair when he said it. It really must have done something... or maybe I just smelled like breakfast.
Stop by on Monday and join the fun!
Thanks for the great post and the awesome tutorial! I might have to try that sometime soon!
Go and check out Jenn's blog, Worth A Fig! She's fabulous!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Birthday Guests: Lauren
9:00 AM
Meet Lauren! She's about the cutest blogger ever! Did I mention that she's also a cartoon? Erm... cartoonist. The second one.
Her blog is hilarious and so fun! Definitely go and check her out!
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and this is me:
I can also be found like this:
That's me, in bed, playing on my computer and watching TV (but usually
something that isn't a still shot of a cloud). I hang out in bed cause
it's way more comfortable than the couch in my living room and also
because my comforter is way warmer than any other blanket I have.
I have a little blog called the blog you're
about to read and it's content is a bunch of stuff but my main
features are stories about me when I was in awkward/funny/embarrassing
situations. Oh and then I illustrate them so that they
are hilarious.
Like this one, when I was a ninja!
I have another blog called Scrumptious
Saturdays. It used to be one of my features on my first blog,
"Recipe Friday," but decided to give it it's own home. Every Saturday
I post a new, awesome recipe that I must share with the world. There
are also pretty pictures of the food which will make you immensely
hungry.
If you are reading this, it means you have good taste because from the
first time I happened upon Katie's blog I was hooked. How could anyone
not be? I don't really have anything else to say except thanks to
Katie for letting me guest post, and Happy Birthday!
Thanks again Lauren for the post and birthday wishes!
Can I say that I'm thrilled to finally be in cartoon form? I'm very smiley! I love birthday week!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mom
9:00 AM
My mom is:
A friend
A confidant
A shoulder to cry on
A scary driver
Great at making me laugh
A wonderful smile
A hug on a bad day
A hug on a good day
A caring sister
Loving
A wake up call
A great cook
An incredible wife
A night owl
A trip planner
A sweet grandmother
Always good for advice
A travel companion
A random email
A terrible text messager
A tv watching pal
A quilter
A reader
A farmville addict
A gamer
And most of all,
She is the perfect mom.
Thank you for bringing me into the world and thank you for making my life one that is filled with love!
Happy Mother's Day, Mom.
I love you!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Some Notes
9:00 AM
Dear Medium,
Why are you so addicting? Why do I feel the need to watch you until I am so paranoid I can't sleep? Either way, you are an amazing show and I forgive you for your creep me out factor.
I think so anyway.
Happy Birthday?
Less than a week until we meet again. This will be what... the 22nd time we've met? I really wish you'd stop reminding me that I'm getting older. Thanks for the fun times, but we don't have to meet again after this year, do we? Right?
Why are you so addicting? Why do I feel the need to watch you until I am so paranoid I can't sleep? Either way, you are an amazing show and I forgive you for your creep me out factor.
I think so anyway.
Hey People.
All people. I'm talking to you. If you say you're going to call. Call. Especially when people kind of need to hear what you have to say. Like me. Like if I have a job. You may be a big old retail store manager, that doesn't mean you can be inconsiderate. Maybe it does. That's dumb.
The girl who wants her phone to ring.
Dragonfly:
You're cool for being nice enough to come close and hold still long enough for me to take a picture of you. But you're very ugly. Just sayin.
Happy Birthday?
Less than a week until we meet again. This will be what... the 22nd time we've met? I really wish you'd stop reminding me that I'm getting older. Thanks for the fun times, but we don't have to meet again after this year, do we? Right?
Lovely blog of mine.
I'm sorry I've been neglecting you this week. I miss you. I promise that you'll be getting a lot more attention in the future.
You're amazing writer,
Simply Kate
You're amazing writer,
Simply Kate
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Preview!
9:00 AM
Yesterday was the first day since March 11th that I didn't post something on my blog.
And it felt strange to me.
But after a month and a half of pre-planned and scheduled posts, I decided to give the blog a break.
One day was enough.
Now, I'm not planning on posting every day for this month, but I'm definitely going to post as much as I can.
I've got some great things coming this month!
We will be having a total of seven amazing guest bloggers throughout the month. Six of them will post next week and another on the 22nd.
It's my birthday on the 12th and I will be posting a special post that day to celebrate! I'm turning 22 and that's totally crazy to me. Why do we have to grow up so quickly? Either way, I'm excited to see what another year has in store for me!
I have two interviews this week. One today and one on Friday. I hope to have a few more on the way in the coming weeks. If I don't have a job by the 20th, then I'm being shipped back home to Utah. I hope that doesn't happen! So wish me luck! All of your good thoughts would be very much appreciated! If anything, I'm going to be an expert at interviews by the time this is all over!
The weight loss regime is back as well! So, be looking out for some great posts about tips and stories! 25 pounds to go to my goal! Anyone else on MyFitnessPal.com? I just started and am loving the site! I'd love to have you as a friend/motivation buddy!
It's going to be a great month filled with photos, stories, tips and guests! Stay tuned!
Also, sorry about the video I posted on Sunday. It's temperamental and doesn't like to work for me all the time, either. So here's another replacement. Hopefully it will make up for the fail of the other video!
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Winner!
9:00 AM
I have to thank you all for voting for me.
Because with your help, I am now Blog of the Month!
Yes! I won! And I have you to thank!
Thank you!
I couldn't have done it without you. The support I received was overwhelming and unexpected and I can't express how thankful I am to have such sweet, supportive readers!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
And because I won, six of you also won a chance to guest post on my blog!
I wrote everyone's names down on a tiny piece of paper and put them in a jar.
I've always been a fan of hand drawn giveaways. It feel so much more personal than a program on the web.
I drew out six names out of my little jar and these are our winners!
Lauren of The Blog You're About To Read
Mommy Minded of Mommy Minded
Jenn of Worth A Fig
Kari of Lime Green Movie Girl
Jessi of The Juici Life
and Chrissy of Whimsical Poppysmic
Congrats ladies! I've sent you all an email with the details! Please email me back ASAP and tell me if you're still interested!
Thank you again everyone! You're the best readers a blogger could ask for!
And be sure to check in the 8th-14th for these wonderful guest posts!
And because it's also "Best Of" Sunday, I thought I would share one of my favorite videos with you.
The girls and I would get together on a regular basis to make goofy movies like this one.
And we thought we were so sexy. Oh to be teenagers again.
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