*Just got back- so tired but up for blogging with Sophie!* Miss you bloggin' world.. Can't resist. My teeth tip truth-ful post will be postponed until tomorrow.. Wow- what a tongue twister.. I am happy I apologized with Mia.. BFFLS :) So happy Sophie could sleepover tonight.. at first she couldn't.. and now she could! We had so much fun at the softball game although I almost upchucked- great huh! Moira- an energetic 8 year old was also going to sleepover with my sister but at the last second she wanted to go home.. that's ok.. here's sophie in the next post- revamping her blog :)

{CM}

Heading out to party all night with friends & fam- Sophie is sleeping over! Will be back 2 blog- late

Hey! So after all of the negative *cough cough* stuff going on you need something to look forward to. And that is the weekend after a week of tiring work..

Hello. Bad day.

Wow. I have really bumped into some really not-so-nice people today. I just don't understand.

Here's my new sig: just because of someone who had to go off about copying.

© {CM}

Like it?
Hope you do. I am so happy that I really don't treat people like that. Especially in front of my friends. And this isn't just directed to one person. Some days aren't great like today- except it's Friday! But I always remember.

1. Take a deep breath and relax. Go bathe in the sun if wanted with some iced tea.

2. Calm down and discuss the situation with a friend to let the angry-monster come out of you.

3. Don't let that person ruin your night!

4. Think about all the positive things..

And comment if you need a little support :)

Softball and parties, ohh and sleepovers! Crazy as always. That's just the fam!

So what are you up to this weekend?

© {CM}-

Here's a little tid bit of stuff that is great for kids like me {11 years old- my age}

**Dr. Sharp Earth-Approved Toothpaste with Yummy Tastes & Scents

http://www.drfluoridefree.com/products_kids_toothpaste.php

{Picture at the Top- wouldn't let me put it down here :P}

**Yummy 100% Pure Brand IceCream Body wash and Shampoo.. Smells awesome! (Going to order some for myself :))

http://www.100percentpure.com/kids_2in1.html

Flavors: Mint Chocolate Chip

Strawberry Cream

Vanilla

ALL VEGAN TOO! NOTHING TESTED ON ANIMALS!

WaterBobble Water Bottles:

Amazing. Just go to the website.

That will explain it all.

http://www.waterbobble.com/#/Bobble-Water-FrontPage

Enjoy my list!

{CM}

**Hey!**
So I know it hasn't been a while.. but my days now are crammed and it's making a big change. But anyways, I am happy that my friend Maria made a blog: Mia Loves Youh! Think that's awesome. I love inspiring people. So, I am about to get onto amazon to buy more SillyBandz- that's how obsessed I am. Forgot my Social Studies Packet so one less thing I need to do for homework- but I am done anyway! I have to eat and then go for a run.. but I always I remember I have blog fans out there! Look for my next post about tips on teeth! I think I'll post that tonight. Remember- this blog is about being the natural girl I am and giving you tips on how to be who you want to be!

Question of the Post:

How much homework do you get on average? A hundred packets? 3 textbooks? Paper & Pencil?

Thanks for reading,

{CM}

Hey!

Soo.. what's new? I have been busy running around from sleepover to games and trips and school.. I don't know where to begin! So anyway my grade is visiting the middle school and I'm not going because I may not go there. So Im going to work with my dad just until 11:40 because that's when the fifth grade gets back..

Question of the Post:

What sports do you play?

-Christina :)

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Sam's House!

Hey! So, Sam's Party was extremely fun last night. I loved her whole family- they were so sweet! We stayed up until about 1 AM emailing chatting and listening to music! But it was fun and a good time spent with one of my best friends... This morning, her Grandfather will bring over donuts, yumm.. Then we are going to play outside and then go get more SillyBandz with her Mom- Yeah! So what are you up to?

I'll be back to post although my iTouch is out of battery at my friend's house...

Question of the Post:

Do you like to email alot of people?

-Christina :)

hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sup! u r so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hows stella?! did u like sleeping over at my house?! tell me the truth!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha! i'm funny! see ya at school! lol! nice videos we were taking! haha! lol! thanx for the silly bands!!!!!!!!!!!! wow we r so weird! haha! wow we r doing so well in soft-ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! getting EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!! LOL! peace! g2g! -S!

see ya

goodnight :)

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hey!

hey! I'm at SAMs house having a blast!!

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Life is great.
I just met two girls, Alexa and Erika and they're definitely going to be some good friends. I will meet with them soon and in fact they're probably reading this! But anyways, we bought about 400 packs of sillybandz today :) I love them, I really do. I practically wear about 100 on each arm, they're soo much fun. Finally got my nails done, bright pink.. I hope Sam's is still on tonight... My Dad & Mom both agreed on me having a sleepover last night but none of my friends could! Dad is making steaks on the grill, Mom making salad and more.. she's a great cook. Actually dad is better but mom has a great roll of baking! Neighbors got broken into, well actually by accident they left the garage open.. poor them. I wish them the best luck on finding out who it is! And they live right next to me; I hope we aren't the next victim!
My iTouch is fixed so I will be posting alot more!

Question of the Post:

Do you like SillyBandz? Do you even know what they are?

Leave your answer in the comments!

-Christina

Here's What's Great: my neighbor's got robbed last night and my mom saw the robbers. No wonder there were police outside.

I am going to a softball game. And two sleepovers, what a mess.. Talk to you later when I fix my iTouch, yep it's broken at the moment.

-C

Hey-
Had a great day today- as always. Phillies! Hope they win- psshh.

Right now, I am in the middle of my Mom's office. Talking to some really nice people who make me feel great. I will be home soon.. maybe I'll go out with my Mom later.. helping her with work.. I'll come back soon :)
-c

thanks alot, reese's!

Hey!
I only have a few things to write, because I have to run to TOCTWD- april 22.
I feel incredibly sick- I think I had too many Reese's Pieces last night for my Midnight snack..
I will be back as I said.. though..
-Christa :)

Polls!

And by the way--
I added a poll in the sidebar- make sure to leave your answer!
-C

50% Chance I'll come back :)

No run today. Perfect way to end a day- right?
Got to go to bed soon- toctwd tomorrow! Dinner was baked ziti-homemade and yuummy!
Having a great night? I am, a special someone made my night. Don't ask.
I will probably post tomorrow during the day- they have lots of computers and I will have my iTouch. Hope every one has so much fun tomorrow!

-C

Oops.

Dumb me- I just clicked a few buttons and waahlaa! It worked :) I can see my blog too! And write post. Alot more handy-er that you don’t always have to open up Internet Explorer or Safari :0P

Windows Live Writer- a newie!

I just found this feature on my computer. The only thing that totally sucks is that you can’t see your actual blog, you just can add new posts!

5 List for the Day! Maybe one tonight?

My 5 list:
Take Your Child to Work Day!! Tomorrow!! Yay!!
Run in an hour. As always.
Attempting to download PhotoShop 7.0 right now to make my own blog buttons :)
Yummy Dinner, as always.
New Clothes from ON! Yep. Mom got them.

So how's life?

class

hey- just got finished class!! having cereal and cheese :)

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Heading to Dance <3

Hey! So, I'm about to head out for dance. I will definitely blog you after class because they have wifi. So how are you? Rhetorical q because half of you won't answer it- but that's ok!

-Christa :)

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My Day and My dinner!

Today was an ok day. Everyone was nice but my "Bridge Builder Co." friends and group members arent being the nicest to me. I feel like I am pushed to do all this drawing while they sit there and talk and chatter. And there's ton of work to do- picky Mr. Hicks (A JOKE!) wants it to be just right, and I don't blame him. But we are going to get a pep-talk from Mrs. Fig tomorrow and a fresh start on our second piece of paper- and this time we WILL get approved. I can't complain- at least I have smart people in my group. But today- there were alot of crying and teary eyes. It gets stressful. But that's life!
So anyways, other then that everything went awesome. Olivia is my bff. I love her (jokingly). She's so nice, and she doesn't turn on you like a non-true (made up) friend. Right now I'm getting ready for dinner (Chicken Cutlets with seasoning, rice and a mozzerella salad :)) Yumm...And I'm watching Millionaire Matchmaker- it's hilarious how cheezy they can be.. but I love Bravo in general, aha.

MRS. WEAVER COMMENTED ON MY "BULLIES :P" POST!

STOP BULLYING!!!!

Christa .:.:.

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Running & Music- I'll be back!

Heading out for a run- I'll be back soon! Going to Jam out on my iPod to Solo by Iyaz or Lady Antebellum :)

-Christina

I will definitely blog after- as you guessed :)

Michael- You're blog is so cool! I will follow it.. follow mine too!

Some new things I've got today & yesterday and would REALLY recomend:
-Dry Lips-Eos (I got the vanilla bean stick and the summer fruit egg-shaped :)
-Steve Madden Kids ( I just got his shoes, flip flops with a pretty zipper design- kind of like a gladiator shoe :)
-Abercrombie and Fitch Braided Flip Flops: 3 things- original, cute and comfy :) My fave combo.

Things I am getting (ordered online):
-A&F Clothes- a must!
-THRO Bedding

-Christina

one thing :))

I am having an end of the year party late may when Mattie is still here.. ONLY FRIENDS INVITED!!! No strangers reply to this message, only a reminder for my friends :)

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A great friend :)

Mrs. Weaver is so proud of me- I have been helping olivia and aparantly olivia told her mom! Now I'm appreciated b.c. Mrs. P called Mrs. W!!

Yeahh!
-C

You guessed correct. I finished dinner, but now I have to finish my project!

I may be able to come back on a 50% chance :)
-c

Bullies :P

So, lately I have been noticing alot of unfairness between people. (family)
I have stood up for the weak, to be a good person. My worst enemies are mr. miserable, and mrs. fight. Yep. Not only family but I have been noticing in school, innapropriate things said to other people, calling names, and the whole 9 yards. Don't be a bully-and stand up for the sad one!

Gotta go eat dinner, I'll write another post as soon as I'm done.

:) Smile, you made it through the day
-c

Sleepovers, and Update for the day!

Hey! So I just woke up at my cousin's house. I sleptover and it was sooo much fun. We took vids on facebook and Joey was like attacking us. LOL. Right now, Marco is sitting next to me, watching me type. So, today I will be pretty busy so I figured I'd write my new post for the day now. Sorry I haven't blogged for a few days, I've been preeetty busy from the PSSAs to Softball Practices, Parties, and Sleepovers.. My Mom is safe at home, she is the only one there with my pup of course. But my dad is in the Dominican Republic- as I said earlier in a Post- golfing with his friends. He's been there for a week and a half but will be home tomorrow night very late! So, today my day consists of Softball Games/Pictures (Sister and the cousins might come), Baseball Games/Pictures (Cousins), Seeing if tonight we can still have a sleepover (Sam & I), Packing my bag for Sams, ughh. It's alot and we are going to be juggling all of us cousins around to my house, their house, pictures and games. It's going to be alot of lugging because there is 4 of them.. But it will be fun. So that is my day. No time for relaxing. Maybe I'll run on the treadmill or run outside.. AND I GOT BIT BY A SPIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hah.

-Christa

Again, eating this salad that sometimes makes me sick. It consists of lettuce, thick strips of mozzarella, and vinegrette. So, anyways, Rae's friend is over, Coryn. They wanted to go to the creek, but they didn't b/c right now there are creepy people down there :( So, my only homework this week(because we have the PSSAs) was to do the Social Studies test. At home. But the good thing is we can use the computer and stuff :) Thats where the smiles started. So, I made this really good close relationship with Nick :) Very happy. Feel like I'm in the Hunter-Olivia situation. Dad is in the Dominican Republic playing golf at this luxurious place, and he's with like 7 of his friends and 1 brother. Can't imagine what's going on. Lol :P

:))) Christa

Heylo!
What's up? Sofia sleptover last night , heh :)
That party was on all night .

hey

We just made it to HFeld on our bikes... long ride-hot and hilly. relaxing at Hartefeld with my bud who rid with me.

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Yes, the big gap is fixed!

A Post including relaxing, and some news!

HEY!
Right now, I'm just Relaxing in my room for a short rest- softball and parties and sleepovers so I'm pretty much busy, as always. So how's life? Mine is great. I just got some stuff from Abercrombie and I saw these flip flops at Ashley Austin that I love! Mom said I could get them next month :) I love boutiques.
I'm very excited that my sister has gone undefeated for 3 games! Maybe they'll make it to the All Stars. Caroline is definitely going to the All Stars. She hit a bunch of triples & homeruns on Thursday, good job :)
So, I just wanted to let you know that I will be making homemade product that will be able to ship. My Mom & I have some ideas but we're keeping it confedential. So any ideas. questions, or comments, please leave a comment. If I know you, please email me on my personal email. BTW, this is not going to start for a while- just a heads up! When it's ready, I will do the "unveiling" on the sight and in the side bar there will be the products and prices. --->
Who knows???

Yours till the post scripts,
Christa

Wow- it's Friday already?! This week has definitely gone by so fast. I can't believe it.
I know, I haven't been blogging recently-hard to believe. We've been so busy. You have no idea.
So, I def need to catch you blog people up.


~Yep. PSSAs next week. *sigh* It'll go by fast and I like them it's just that it's VERY time consuming. But, we get Jolly Ranchers, Candy & Mints, and some healthy snacks. And extra recess. And breaks in between each test.
~Take Your Child to Work Day - April 22nd, 2010. Yeah! Going with my mom. Going to miss some of the Writing PSSA but I'll make it up.. :)
And more...

-c

All I have to say is...
GREAT JOB BLUE STORM!
Go Emily
Sam W.
Kylee
Anna
Rachael
Claire
Olivia
Maddy
and the others..

Febreze: It's a Balancing Act Sweepstakes - The Sweet Shop - DailyCandy

Here's the link: Enjoy!


Febreze: It's a Balancing Act Sweepstakes - The Sweet Shop - DailyCandy

HEY! Just got home :)
What's Up? Well, I just saw that on DailyCandy that they're having a Free Sweepstake! Check it out: and it's simple. Just enter your name, and your email and walaah!

The HTML is the post before this.

-c

Easter!

My Easter Basket:
New Girls Necessities
Books:
Chicken Soup for the Girls Soul - Love it!
Girl Stuff- A Guide to Growing up- Cute, handy, and just what a girl needs.
Reese's and candy !
Braided hairbands
PINK (Victoria Secret) fruity & bright lotion made with a hint of blackberry and Vanilla :)
Lipilicious- Whipped Vanilla- light pink, and Passionfruit Guava- bright pink ( I love the Brown Sugar 1! )
Big Cookies and Cream bunny
New Clothes
and some other stuff.

What about you?
-C

beauty matters, and so do your friends :)

Yes- I Went to the orthodonticts a few days ago. Everything looks great and they are so happy with my teeth! Nails with Mom, and maybe Sammie, Olivia, or some friend will come :) Anita & Sofia's sleepover this weekend! OMG- I love anita. Anita is an adult, but she is young, and she just got a boyfriend. She has a black Range Rover (She's giving it to me when I'm older!!), a puppy named CoCo (Like Chanel :)) and a big house! She is a lawyer, and has every purse you can imagine, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Chanel, Fendi, you name it! And of course, sofia my favorite cousin along with kasey and amanda and alex :)

So, what's up?!
-C

Update!

I absolutely love my new pink clarisonic. It comes with three lotions, green tea, aloe and cucumber! Also, got my new clothes from Gap! Getting new shorts from A&F and Spring/Summer clothes from there! Rae's 1st Softball game for the season tonight- wahhoo! Go Sammy W. and Rae! G0 ST0RM! So, today was extremely fun at school. Hope L..i's foot is better, and so excited to see her new pup soon! Im getting one either this year or next, but I'm SO happy with the puppy I have. I always remember, use and play with what you have, and eventually move on. But don't keep getting things. And today I realized something- material things don't matter, it's the love you have with your fam & friends!

Look forward to my next post!
-Christa

A Sweet & Simple Cupcake and Treat Post

My Guide to Easter
Cupcakes are essential for easter, as you know. They're cute and will brighten up your day. And most importantly, they are delicious. Here are some recipies, (Don't make all!) so enjoy!

"Sparkling Baby Cupcakes"
(These are all found on FoodNetwork.com. I do not own any of these Recipies!)

Cakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

Icing:

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons Prosecco or Champagne
Sanding sugar or tiny candies, for decorating
Equipment: 2 mini muffin tins, (to make 48 small cupcakes)

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the muffin tin with mini cupcake liners.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
In another medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. While beating, gradually pour in the butter and then the vanilla.
While mixing slowly, add half the dry ingredients, then add all the milk, and follow with the rest of the dry ingredients. Take care not to over mix the batter. Divide the batter evenly in the prepared tins (about 2 teaspoon batter per cup cake.)
Bake until a tester inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a rack in the tin.

Icing:

Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and Prosecco until smooth and sugar dissolves. (If cupcakes are not cool enough to ice, lay plastic film directly on top of the glaze to prevent it from drying out and set aside at room temperature until ready to use.) Dip the tops of each baby cake in the sprinkles with sugar or top with tiny candies and return to the rack to set, about 25 minutes.

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Chick and Egg Cupcake

Ingredients
1 vanilla cupcake, recipe follows
About 1/3 cup White Fluff Frosting, recipe follows
Green coconut grass, recipe follows
6 small candied malt balls (2 yellow, 2 pink, 2 white)
1 yellow chick peep
White Airhead candy
Directions

Frost a cupcake with fluff frosting. Press a circle of coconut grass on top. Nestle the malted eggs on top of the grass. Gently press the peep onto the center of the grass. Cut the white Airhead into a 1/2 oval shape; trim one side so it has a cracked egg jagged edge. Place egg next to chick.

Vanilla Cupcakes:
2 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup water
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup cupcake tins with paper liners. (To avoid cupcakes sticking if they overflow slightly, lightly spray the tops of the pans.) Put tins on a baking sheet. Set aside.

Process sugar and butter in a food processor until very creamy, scraping sides as needed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs and yolks, one at a time, pulsing after each addition. Add the milk, water, and vanilla and process to blend.

Whisk both flours, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredients, in 3 batches to the wet, pulsing, and then scraping batter off the sides of the processor as needed after each addition. Process until the batter is very smooth and pourable like pancake batter, about 2 minutes.

Evenly pour the batter into the prepared cups, filling them 3/4 of the way full. Bake until the cakes are just firm and spring back when gently pressed, and the tops are golden, 18 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly in tin, and turn out of tin when cool enough to handle. Cool cupcakes completely on a rack before frosting.

Yield: 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Fluff Frosting:
1/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
Pinch fine salt

Whisk the milk and vanilla extract together in a small bowl.
Slowly beat the butter and sugar, in another medium bowl, with an electric mixer until incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes.

(Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula.) Add the fluff and salt and reduce the speed to low. Add the milk and vanilla mixture, scrape the bowl down, and mix until fully incorporated. Raise the mixer to high and beat briefly until fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Frost cupcake immediately.

Yield: 3 3/4 cups

Coconut Easter Grass for Cupcakes:
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 to 2 teaspoons liquid green food coloring
1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid yellow food coloring

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a mesh rack on top, if available.

Put coconut in a shallow bowl. While tossing with a large spoon, add food coloring drop by drop until the desired color is reached. A little more green than yellow makes a pretty grass color.

Add a few tablespoons water to moisten the mixture and help disperse the color evenly. If the color is too dark, add additional water, as needed, to dilute to the desired color. Drain the coconut in a sieve or strainer.

Spread the coconut in an even layer on the rack, or directly on the lined baking sheet. Place in the oven until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. Use immediately, or store in covered container for up to 3 days.

Cook's Note: Food coloring can be messy and can stain your skin. To prevent this, wear latex gloves. You may find it easier to color the coconut in a large zip top plastic bag, tossing it to color evenly.

Yield: 2 cups coconut grass

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\Easter Egg Dipper Treats

This recipe was found at Rice Krispies!

I do not own any of this!

Make Rice Krispies (recipe on back of box)

Dip one side in Pure Chocolate, Melted.

Dip in sprinkles!

Let dry... and enjoy!!

Being, a girl!

Just getting ready to take the dog out for my exercise. Getting ready to have some homemade-vanilla pancakes & fruit! Yum.. So I have found a website for G-I-R-L-S! It will help you on your problems, and you can talk to a live person about your you-know-what and things, but it helps you with your daily hygeine, how to keep healthy, and happy, and to look great with hair, nails, teeth, skin and more!

BeingGirl
www.beinggirl.com

Oh, and happy early easter!

Love,
Christa

Please, Do not.

Please, please don't leave comments that are directed to someone's name, especially if you don't know it's that exact person for sure. This is not directed to one person at all, in fact it's directed to many! I don't do it on your blog, and I would appreciate, alot if you didn't. Some people leave comments about putting someone's name on the blog that they didn't want on there. But it's my blog, and 75% of the time, the name isn't on there! It's an annoying pet peeve, I get it!

Just remember, think about your comments BEFORE you post them.

:) Smile, it wasn't a big deal to read this, anyone!

-Christa

Yes, we made it home! A relaxing 9 hour drive. It was tiring but we're home! Stella was jumping up and down when we walked in the door. Mia can't sleepover so I think either Sophie, Sofia or Olivia will... I'm going to sleepover with her next weekend... Got a massage today.. I will blog more today & tonight!
Love,
Christa :))