Friday Funnies {11/9}

  It's been quite a week right? So in an effort to move forward, I'm bringing you some funnies. Because no matter who you voted for this shiz is funny.   Blanche speaks the truth.

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I seriously laughed at this for ten minutes.
Get it, "no Juan"?

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Mrs. Middleton is the envy of all the bitches at tea.

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Amen, Sister, preach.

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      I will never look at this book the same again.  

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     I died.  Twice.  

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Motherhood.  You're doing it right.

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   Perhaps a side of fries would help...

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Election night humor?
She said it and I loved it.
And by loved, I mean I laughed for 10 minutes
and then shared it with everyone I know.

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Oh, Robert, you pissed off a lot of "Mericans" on Election Night.'
But not me.
Did you by chance go to Degrassi?

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      Now I'm going to leave you with this. If you see it, leave me a comment. Because when you do, you can't ever forget it. I may be the only person who finds it funny.  

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  Have a great weekend and please for the love of Pete, PIN IT!    

Let's make memories {with My Memories} sponsored

  This is a sponsored post brought to you by My Memories. I have been compensated to tell you about their product. I'm going to give you some facts, but also my opinion and I'm giving away some software!  

  My Memories is a digital scrapbooking site.  Last year I won a free trial from this gal.  It's a really cool site for those of us who have yet to print a single picture from their computer.  No, just me?  You can export your pages and send them to whatever source you choose to print.  It's exactly what you would need to finish, or perhaps start a baby book, a wedding album, or a travel journal of your last trip.  So when they approached me about giving away some free software, I thought it would be a great way to motivate us all to get our pictures off the hard drive and into our lives.   Here is what I love about the my memories suite, I can use all of my Instagram pictures.  You know how I am crazy about Instagram, and have a fear that some of my favorite pictures will always live in my iPhone.  Now I can worry less, as I have started a My Memories photo book.  Here's a sneak peek of our Summer 2012 book.  

  Cute right?  Love the bright colors, and the best part is that it pulled the special fonts I have downloaded to my computer.  Many of us have done that, so you can use all of your favorites.   The folks at My Memories are being super generous.  Not only are they offering one of you readers some free digital scrapbooking software, they are also offering a pretty cool discount code if you can't wait.  Use code STMMMS83475 to get a $10 discount off  the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook Software, and an additional $10 gift card to use in the store.   But if you'd rather take your chances, enter the giveaway here. I'm going to make it really easy for you. Go to My Memories and take a look around. Then come back here and leave a comment on what you like. If you really want an extra chance to win, tweet about it and come back and leave a comment with the link to your tweet.   I'm keeping it simple. Because it's just that easy to use and win My Memories Scrapbooking Software.         a Rafflecopter giveaway

  Disclaimer: From time to time there will be a sponsored post. I'll present some facts and my opinion. The facts are provided by the sponsor. The opinions are provided by me. XOXO

A sigh of relief {Election day hangover}

Nothing says "election day" more than red TOMS

Most of you won't read this post until Thursday.

That's two whole days post election.
There's a reason for that.
I just couldn't bring myself to the blog.
I wasn't sure how I was going to put my feelings into words.
Which is weird, because in my real life, I'm never gun shy about politics.
Never.
So why here?

What I experienced over the last 18 months has made me sad.
Has almost extinguished all my political passion entirely.
I have been so afraid to take a stand for my beliefs and my candidate.
Why?
The answer is HATE.

If you knew me in real life, you'd know that I'm passionate about everything.
My girls, my husband, my family, my friends, and most recently, my blog.
You'd come to know, that I can argue and punch like the best of them.
I can defend myself and others with no issue.
But what I can't do now, or ever, is change your mind if it's already set to hate.

Hate is a strong word.
It's ugly.
It' brings out the ugly.
Hate is stronger than fear.
Because fear breeds hate.
And hate, can never know love.

So I am both relieved and sad.
I'm relieved that this election season is over.
I'm relieved that I went to the polls almost without incident.
Save one toddler who would not, for the love of chocolate, take an "I voted" picture.
I'm relieved that America voted.
It's our right.
It's our treasure.
It's what makes us,US(A).

But I'm sad too.
Sad that I didn't stand up for my beliefs this past year.
Sad that I didn't push back on posts and comments that left me heart sick.
Sad that I didn't take my usual militant "I am woman hear me roar", stand.
Sad that if I did, it's possible that the hate and vitriol would be directed at me.
I thought I had a thicker skin than that.
Sadly this time around I was a coward.

I want this blog to be a place of honesty.
Open to debates big and small.
But hear me when I say, I don't ever want this place to be a portrait of hate.
So when it came to election season, I stayed quiet.
There is a time and place for everything.
My blog isn't Huffington Post, Fox News, MSNBC, or CNN.
It's just a little space on the Internet where I talk too much.

Still with me?

So I am relieved.
Relieved that we can all move on, and dare I say FORWARD?
Relieved that the world didn't end this morning as it was predicted.
Relieved that many people I love haven't moved to Canada, or South America, or Europe.
Because, although those are fabulous places, they sure as hell ain't "Merica".

Fall Fashion Inspiration {Even I can do}

 

I have a special guest here today.  Anya Sarre, a stylist with ShoeDazzle.  Anya asked to do a guest post on fall trends.  Since I'm so out of the loop when it comes to trends, I welcomed the inspiration.  Meet Anya, and then check out what I was inspired to put together on polyvore.

  Anya Sarre is one of Hollywood’s most influential trendsetters. A nationally recognized celebrity stylist, Sarre is known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together with the perfect accessory. Named “Best Television Fashion Stylist” for her appearances on Entertainment Tonight, The Insider and countless other media outlets, Sarre is the go-to fashion expert for Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.

 

This Fall, Stand at Attention with Military-Inspired Jackets and Blazers

Ever notice that if you look good on the outside, you tend to feel great on the inside? That is the magic of fashion: it can help boost your confidence to a whole new level, and it will show! Whether you are relatively new to loving fashion or an old pro, there's always a new style to experiment with. It's always enriching to try something new and fresh, and you may discover you feel confident in a piece of clothing that you previously never would have thought to try! Fashion is all about taking risks and being cutting-edge! Don't be scared to wear something different than your usual style.

Jackets and blazers are always a fall must-have, and they tend to go through different style genres each fall. This season, military-inspired jackets are all the rage. They are filled with buckles, buttons, zippers, belts, and other exciting hardware pieces, which give your outfit a whole new dimension. Don't fret about not appearing feminine, as the jackets tend to be cropped short and have a girly structure. There's nothing better than looking like a decorated soldier who is on the verge of fashion greatness!

You can pair your jacket or blazer with a pencil skirt for a girly-girl look, or with a pair of dark skinny jeans for a more sexy appearance. Another hot look would be pairing your military jacket with black denim for a streamlined appearance, which would be great for the office. You can sport a simple tank underneath a blazer or jacket, or even a basic fitted t-shirt. For a more adventurous look, you can be daring and pair your jacket with a pretty blouse in a print that is complementary. Luckily, military jackets can easily be dressed up or down, depending on your mood and the setting.

As many military jackets and blazers are already adorned with buckles and other decorative hardware, you can keep things simple by adding a long, delicate necklace that is double-stranded. This adds softness to the jacket, and adds a nice touch. You can also forgo a necklace and add a scarf, tied in a fancy knot. Let's not forget shoes! A great addition to this look would be riding boots, which completes the military-inspired image. Luckily, since the military jackets are so versatile, you can easily wear flats or heels, too!

The great thing about jackets and blazers is that they allow you to feel confident and give you the ability to dress them up in a way that suits your personal style choice. There is nothing that makes you feel more in charge than a solid fitted jacket. By wearing fabulous fall fashions and adding your own personal touches, you will be turning heads in your directory.
 

As I got the post together, I read Anya's advice.  It seemed simple enough.  So I thought, let me go to polyvore and see what I can come up with.  I really wanted to find affordable pieces to share.  Some are and some aren't.  I always look at a trend, and then shop my favorite stores that offer affordable trends.  This is just an inspiration set, and I hope it inspires you.  I took a step out of my comfort zone and picked pieces that I knew I'd be comfortable in.  Even if I had to chase munchkins.

 

 

Fall Fashion 1 by mamma-megs featuring forever 21 shirts

Forever 21 shirt / Military jacket, $72 / Old Navy skinny fit jeans / Nine West high heel boots, $140 / Scarve

 

 This looks totally doable right?  Low heeled boot.  Floral shirt for some color. Easy hair that completely accommodates the fact that it hasn't been washed in 3 days and counting...

 

Thanks to Anya for taking the time to school this mama on some fall trends.

And thank you readers for indulging me.

     

Hello Monday {via Lisa Leonard}

Heard of Lisa Leonard?  What kind of question is that?  Of course you have. Well she hosts an awesome link up on Mondays, and I've been a little shy to link up. Lisa is a "big" blogger.  Like super popular, super inspirational, and super duper successful. Lisa Leonard Designs is the word, ya dig. So go check her out, if she is not one of your daily reads already. Now onto the business of Hello Monday.     Hello Monday, please be nice. The time change helps. But you are going to be so busy.  

 

Hello Family, there are no words for how I feel.

I know, I know I'm a writer.

But you all leave me speechless.

 

 

 

Hello In-Laws, thanks for the photobomb.

It actually worked in our favor.

Now we have something to give the MIL for Christmas.

 

 

 

Hello Delta Zeta Sisters, it's been too long.

But it's like no time has passed at all.

Your friendships are true blessings in my life.

Boys, beers, babies, careers have changed nothing.

In the flame.

 

 

Hello Eric, Flock of Seagulls got nothing on you.

Thanks for entertaining my kids while I made photobooks.

I know mom of the year.

But you my friend, indeed rock.

 

 

 

Hello EW/MadMen, this preview isn't enough.

While I appreciate it, I'm going to need more.

More Don, that is.

In 60s era swim trunks, shirtless, lighting more ciggies.

Please and thank you.

 

 

Hello ecards that speak to my heart.  However did you know?

    Hello Readers, happy Monday. Let's make it a great week!