Paired with my addiction

Over the last few weeks I've turned a guilty pleasure into a hopeless addiction. In an effort to overcome my long days and unreasonably late nights working I've usurped the needed energy I get from my favorite drink Dr. Pepper. My husband is not a big fan of me consuming large quantities of the toxic waste but I continue to reassure him "it's just for now". I agree with him that the dr. has undesirable side effects and is impartial to my health but I can't help it... at least not for now ;)

Sooo, I make a Circle-K run once a day, sometimes two if I am particularly feeble that day. The husband frowns when he sees my 44oz cups collecting in the corners of my studio, I frown too because I agree it's bad. One day like many other days I proceeded to the inglorious fountain drink dispenser in the back of the Circle-K that I resent so much. I began to concoct my usual mixture of crushed ice and then half and half of regular and diet Dr. Pepper. There was a gathering of pubescent young boys I had previously seen walking in the unrelenting heat from the high school by my house. They were combining all of their money to account for how they would pay for their much "needed" refreshments. I went to the counter to pay for my toxins and without thinking I blurt "I want to pay for their drinks as well" pointing to the boys. She looked at me confused so trying not to draw attention I repeat myself quietly while leaning into the clerk. I began to shake as the adrenaline of getting caught crept up on me and the clerk took my money. I grabbed my things and of course my towering drink and hauled booty to my car and tried to escape unnoticed. 6 kids ran out of the store yelling "THANK YOU!!!!" in time for me to squeal out of the parking lot (my tires didn't squeal, I just added that for drama)! I smiled the rest of the way home, what a rush!!! (You probably didn't know that I live on the edge but I'm Bad-A guys!) Anyways, I noticed my Dr. Pepper was noticeably more satisfying and my usual guilt was absent from my mind that day.

In preparation for my RAOK Birthday I have turned that little escapade into a counter acting habit for my DP addiction. Construction workers, a mother of 3, some guy on his iPhone, a bus full of nuns... (jk, I'm not rich and I've never seen a nun before, but that would be so cool!) whomever it may be at the dispenser in the back of the store. Sometimes no one is in line behind me to play my victim but it's ok, I'll get one next time. And so, paired with my self destructing addiction I have something to look forward to everyday along with my daily caffeine jitters. Your orders help enable my bad habit but they are helping good ones too! When the lanky teenage boys were thanking me, they were also thanking you! Thanks from me too ;)

Now, I'm off to Circle-K, maybe I will see you there.

Konad is konRAD!!!!

My adorable little nieces just introduced me to my new fav thing ever ever EVEEEER! Ok that might be taking it too far but after watching {THIS} infomercial you too will fAAAreak out!

I'm a polish junkie and I love to dabble in nail art when I have the time so you can imagine the squeaks and shrieks escaping my persons when I saw the video demonstration for konad nail art stamps. Can I please freak out a little more? I just ordered a starter kit off ebay and can't wait to debut my first Konad experience right here on my dearest blog. Just when I think the 21st century can't get any better it DOES!!!

I'm feeling the same way I did when I saw Steve Jobs announce the iPad at the WWDC Keynote. I love being a girl {and an apple addict}.

Who knew something little like this....

...could do something so fabulous like this!!!

I'm curious as to how many of you go and order a kit for yourself now. I just can't imagine not having one now that I know they exist but maybe I am a little impulsive... without the maybe part.


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Get Some!

You know you wanna get ya some new Pink Chandelier! I received some new fabulous pieces in the mail to sample for Mothers Day. It was a surprise and of course I LOVE them! Favorite thing is Kingston as a Ninja (how true that is).

I'm going to make it really easy for you to win one. Just share this giveaway with your friends via blog, twitter or facebook. Comment with a link to your giveaway shout out and you are in! (one entry per person)

Look ->

Love ->

Then Share!

She has pages and pages to choose from....

To order go to The Pink Chandelier.

A special video

You may have seen this already but it touched me so much I felt the need to post it on my blog as a reminder to me. I am so blessed and happy I couldn't ask for more out of life.

My New Life

Matilda Jane in AZ!

I am officially hosting a Matilda Jane party here locally on May 14th! I am so excited I couldn't wait to post about it! You will want to make the most of this shopping opportunity so save your pennies and keep your calendars open that night because Matilda Jane apparel is far beyond just cute. You will see from the website that everything is a MUST HAVE! Not only do they make clothing for the wee ones but they have clothing for adults too! squeak!

Here are a few of my favorites....

{photos taken from the Matilda Jane website}

Kelsey and I working hard to make the party special. We are secretly concocting some really great party favors and door busters too. I will post more details and official invites soon! I'm so happy!

Funky Bums

I was just talking to my friend Lisette from Funky Bums and found out that all of her shirts are marked down to $10 for just a short time. I already took advantage and purchased a bunch for some friends {lucky!}. I got one of each for Kingston last year for Christmas and they are my favorite children shirts we have ever had. EVER! He wears them every week and they still look as good as the first day he got them. To me that's as good as it can get, especially when her designs are so stinkin cool! If you want to order some while they areonly $10 you can email her at Lissette@FunkyBums.com

Thanks Lisette for letting me blab about it to my friends!

Designer Boulevard

Designer Boulevard just got a little cooler because now they sell Whippy Cake... Or Whippy Cake just got a little cooler because we sell at Designer Boulevard. Either way it's COOL!

Emily (Who so sweetly modeled for some pictures HERE} was the match maker in this connection and I am so very glad she made the suggestion because that store is a wonderland!

Address
4895 S. Higley Rd. Suite 103
Gilbert, AZ 85298

South East Corner of Queen Creek Rd and Higley Rd in office area next to Higley Dental.

Phone
(480) 988-6525

Hours
9am – 6pm
Monday – Friday

10am – 6pm
Saturday
Closed Sunday

Shake The Dust

Grab yourself a refreshing drink this one is a doozy.

I received an email from Michelle at Inspire Magazine asking me if I would like to become a sponsor at a benefit in LA for a cause I had never heard of. My initial reaction was excitement that I had been selected by a magazine to sponsor a celebrity benefit and "how cool am I?". After several emails back and forth to Michelle I gathered more information about the benefit and alas made the commitment to be a sponsor at the event. Since then I have spent much time reading, clicking link after link, and watching videos and I am sincerely proud to become a part of such a valuable event and movement {and shame on me for my initial attitude}.

"To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery."

{THIS} is the story that started the movement and it has been growing ever since, touching thousands upon thousands of lives in the process for the better. To put into perspective just how important this movement is take a look at this fact page.

What really brings it home to me is this poem by Anis Mojgani. I want to memorize this poem for what it means. I love that he is an average guy pouring out his heart and not some plastic man-figure oozing out rhymes of wit and charm. Even more so I love that he mentions all types of people from innocent toddlers, to regretful criminals in his poem because he really illustrates that we are all equal and that not one person is ever too far gone. The perfection of this performance brings me heart ache and happiness at the same time and a longing to do more to help. I hope you watch it!

Here is some more information on the Inspire a Little Love - Benefit for TWLOHA

The benefit will be held at Club 740 in downtown LA from 5 - 9pm on April 16th 2010. Tickets can be purchased {HERE} for $25 and there will be raffles for all kinds of prizes. There will be live performances by BG5, Tyler Shamy and Emily Harder as well as celebrity guest like this super adorable thing...

{Madeline Carroll}

and cute kids like...

{Matt Cohen}

and a whole LOT more {no really, there is a long LIST of celebrity guest}!

As a sponsor Whippy Cake will be behind the scenes dishing out accessories to the celebrities and special guest and then hopefully we will have time to go enjoy the live performances and mingle with people. I can't wait to help out and meet some of the faces behind TWLOHA and help out in my own little way. I plan to design something special for the benefit to help contribute to the movement. I will draw inspiration from my new favorite poem and share my new design {whatever it may be} right here on my blog when it is finished.

I really hope you will find out how YOU can get involved and help with the movement by clicking {HERE} and that if you yourself are looking for help, support or some needed sunshine you will click {HERE}. Promise me you will check it out. Cross your heart!!!

My Bikini Body

My bikini body is just days away from being perfected with the help of these 3 hotties.

I saw this video on someones blog and for the life of me cannot find it again but I finally found it on youtube. It's a goo thing too because I was in a pretty ranky mood today {ask Kelsey} and then I watched this and... ALL BETTER! I think I will watch again, and then once more, and maybe again before bed. Sigh* I love life!

You could be so LUCKY

You can picture myself in raptures when a pretty little package arrived in the mail from The Pink Chandelier. I may have jumped about 3 feet in the air when I opened it up to find all of these chandelier necklaces inside. Lucky for you The Pink Chandelier is giving YOU the chance to win one these must have necklaces because they rock it like that.

Even though I know I could probably get you to do just about anything for these lovelies I will keep it simple. All you need to do is blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway and leave the link in a comment so I can check. Let the social media commence!

...you uh, you have a little drool on your chin there. It's ok, I drool for them too. Be sure to comment at The pink Chandelier and tell them THANKS for sponsoring this giveaway!

I've got my Heart on you...

Here are a few things I am simply sweet on...

A puppy! Preferably a shih tzu like my sisters pup or even something all black like Je Suis. Remember her? *Sniffle. I think about getting a puppy every day but the Mr. is not too keen on the idea. *Frown.

{Look at the face and the fuzzy fur, I NEED her!}

This whimsical toadstool in a terrarium on a ring! It is so Alice in Wonderland which happens to be coming out next week {insert squeal here}! Are you going? I am for sure going and I will be dressing up Tim Burton style to be SURE! You can find this magical ring {HERE}
...and of course my new hat. Ok, I have had it for two weeks and I wear it frequently to hide my shameful grown out usually messy, dirty hair, but it's so lovely it makes me smile. Found at Claire's no less. Dreamy!

Make Plans Tonight

..to go to Loveland Boutique for a stylish cocktail party. The details are as follows:

Date:	Thursday, February 11, 2010 {TONIGHT!!!}
Time:	7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	Loveland Boutique
Street:	107 East Baseline Rd. Suite A-3

A Valentine's Day Sorrie with champagne for toasting, cupcakes and chocolates for indulging, and local artists galore to help you woo your Love "local style."

They will be showcasing an impressive array of local artist, clothing and accessories including Whippy Cake. I hope to see you there!

Give Some, Get Some

I love the Holiday of Hearts {& not just because my husband spoils me}! Here are my top 5 perfect items to give or get this year for Sweet Heart Day {in order by just how fabulous they are}.

1. In my eyes you just can't beat the Limited Edition Alice in Wonderland Palette by Urban Decay. All 16 colors are utterly desirable and fantastically fun! Plus you get the 2 eyeliners and a primer potion as a bonus. My lovely friend Jessi sweetly picked me up this holy grail at Sephora before they sold out. {I have the most amazing friends you can find in the world.} I know if you are able to find one in stores you will have a blast experimenting like me. I might even post some photo's of my new found obsession.

2. Coming in at a close second is Nina Love by Nina Ricci. If you know me you know how much I adored the fragrance Nina by Nina Ricci and I am pleased to say I think Nina Love is even BETTER! I dare you to get to your local cosmetic store to sample it for yourself. You will find me there hoarding the tester but don't worry, I will share.

3. Do you have drama in your closet? I wish I did. I found this dress at the Shabby Apple and I think it's simple but dramatic ways speak for itself. Sigh* I love you Casablanca.

4. Art that sings to your heart over and over again. For me it's this piece by TwistedSummer. I found her on Etsy and I float after her whimsical acrylic paintings. I could stare all day at this one.

5. At the end of the day you can find me in a hot bath. It's my weakness. I gotta have a bath, especially when I am exhausted or sore {from not working out} and the tub is meaningless without a little sugar in the water so I always have a little something sweet by my bath pillow. You can imagine my thoughts when I discovered these Mini Cupcake Bath Bombs by Simply Tempted. Cupcakes and a bath at the same time is all the bliss I need. It just can't go wrong with sugary sweet flavors and the fizzing, bubbly TREATment you'll get from just one cupcake. I'm in awe at how edible they look. Definitely a Whippy Cake favorite!

So there ya have it, My contribution to the holiday.

Also, I will give you a little heads up that I will be giving away a rather LARGE prize {my most generous gift yet} in the near future to one lucky winner. The contest involves Valentines Day and you're darling dear. If you are big celebrators of love, are creative, think you have it what it takes or that your man tops them all you might be featured on my blog and become the lucky winner! Details coming soon along with a video blog update :)

XOXO

Loving me some EMbag!

Let it be known that I, Becki Crosby, am now and forever will be an owner of an EMbag {Dreams do come true}. Words cannot describe the customized intricate perfection I now place my personal belongings and baby trinkets in. Nay, words cannot touch such loveliness, and so I give you these lowly photos in hopes you may join in my rapture .

{Lo- loving her the inside of my velvet EMbag.}

My Christmas Wish list

This is my Christmas Wish(ful thinking) list.

1. Record Player. (Every time I go junking I find these fantastic records I NEED to have and yet nothing to play them on :(
2. An Emily Rohner bag. I will do anything for one!

3. Amarathine by Robert A. Boyd (as big as it comes)
4. the Glee soundtracks. (just the music w/ out the drama.)

5. All I can eat Thai food whenever I want for free. (Hey, it's my wish.)
6. Parenting w/ Love and Logic (I hear it breeds magic)
7. Biggest Loser for Wii (I heart Bob, maybe even enough to work out.)

8. This Electra Beach Cruiser (basket and all)
9. The Shirley Temple Collection(s)
10. for CBS to finish the 5th season of The 4400. (Seriously, there should be a law about canceling a show before the final season! punks.)

Anyways, It's a good list.