Happy Mother's Day!!

"God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mothers."

Happy Birthday Mat!!

Today is my husband's 28th birthday! Wow, we're getting old!!



There are many things I'd like to thank him for on his special day!

Thank you for...
*Getting up early every morning and taking care of the dogs.
*Overlooking the fact that my shoes and clothes are everywhere in our room.
*Not minding that I'm not a neat freak or cleaning fanatic.
*Doing the dishes all the time.
*Listening to me talk about my students all the time.
*Sticking with me through good times and bad.
*Being with me the past 8 years!
There are many more things but I tend to forget things when I go to type them.

Have a wonderful birthday!!


I LOVE YOU!

Winners!!

Thank you to everyone who entered my first blog giveaway.

The 2 winners of the Satin Lips sets are:

Kristine and Aubrey!







Congratulations ladies! I will contact you to get your address. Aubrey, I don't have your email so please email me.

Also, any bloggy readers that would like to place an order for their own Satin Lips set or other Mary Kay products will get 15% off!! Just go to www.marykay.com/jessicamccarl to look at our awesome products and/or request samples.

Thanks for joining in the giveaway! Come back again for other giveaways!!

Mary Kay Cabin Fever Craziness!

**Contest is now closed. I will announce winners soon. Please visit again for more giveaways.**

I don't normally post about my Mary Kay business on our blog but I thought "Why Not?".

As some of you know, here in the D.C. area we have 25 inches of snow! We're expecting about 10 more tomorrow. So, I’m having Cabin Fever and it is making me a little bit crazy!!

I'm doing a drawing for my customers but thought I would extend it and have a little bloggy giveaway as well!

Here's how it works:

1. You will receive one entry for leaving a comment on my blog.

2. You can receive 5 extra entries for making a purchase. You can email me (jessicamccarl@yahoo.com) or shop at www.marykay.com/jessicamccarl. If you do not live in the Northern VA area, I can mail you your purchase.

3. You can receive another 5 entries if you schedule a facial, makeover, or party. Email me and we will set up a time. Only ladies in the Northern VA area please.

4. You receive 2 entries if you mention the giveaway on your blog. Please let me know you have done this.

Enter by Thursday, February 11th at 8am (EST).

I'll pick 2 winners. Each will receive a "Satin Lips" set.



I'm excited about my first giveaway!
Jessica McCarl
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

The Blizzard of 2010

The snow started Friday afternoon and ended at 5pm on Saturday. We were left with 25 inches! Oh, and we have MORE coming Tuesday and Wednesday!

To show all of the pictures we've taken so far, I created a slideshow. You'll see pictures of the snow as it was coming down, our trip to 7-11, us relaxing during the snowstorm, pictures once it ended, playing in the snow, and my favorite- "Bob the Blob".

Enjoy!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Merry Christmas!

Make a Smilebox greeting

20 Questions - Christmas Style

I'm really getting in the mood for Christmas. Maybe it's just that I'm in the mood for Christmas break. Either way, Amanda had this little Christmas survey on her blog and I thought it would be a fun thing to put on my own. Now you'll know what makes me happy at Christmas time.

1. Eggnog or hot chocolate? Hot Chocolate!! Made better with cool whip and chocolate syrup on the top.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just set them under the tree? When I was a little girl, he just sat them under the tree. Now he only puts stuff in my stocking.

3. Colored lights or white? Only white.

4.Do you hang mistletoe? No.

5. When do you decorate for Christmas? After Thanksgiving. I'd love to say I decorate the day after Thanksgiving but seeing as how I just got the tree up two days ago and we still don't have our outside decorations up, that would be a complete lie.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish, excluding dessert? It's not really a dish served only at the holidays but- mashed potatoes.

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child? Spending every Christmas Eve at my Granny's house.

8. When and how, did you learn the truth about Santa? I can't remember. I was pretty young though.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? White lights, special ornaments that we've gotten over the years, and some random balls. This year I even added a red sheer ribbon around it. It just adds a special touch.

11. Snow. Love it or hate it? Love it!! Especially when it causes us to have a snow day!

12. Can you ice skate? I've been once and that was when I was in high school. I think I was down on the ice more than I was skating. I'd love to try again though.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My princess ring (that's the type of ring) from my Aunt Susan. I got it in high school and have worn it ever since.

14. What is the most important thing about the holidays to you? Spending time with family and helping others.

15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? All of them are so delicious I can't choose a favorite.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Christmas Eve at my Granny's house

17. What tops your tree? A clear star with white lights

18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving

19. What is your favorite Christmas song? Carol of the Bells

20. Candy canes. Yuck or yum? Yummy

I tag anyone who reads this to put this on their blog.