Disconnected... Updated Blog Test Only from iphone

So it's been a whole year now since we have not had Internet service at home. I know what your thinking .... & of I can get past this then anyone can. Of course I've had my iPhone, so there's a some what connection to outer space. One thing is.... I have really become tech savy on my iPhone. I actually type bids & invoices & email them all from it. I'm even typing this blog post from my iPhone....so don't underestimate what these little monsters can do.

Plan Your Stress Free Wedding in 2 months or less

Did your man finally pop the question? Maybe your best friend just got engaged. And if neither of these 2 questions pertain to you that's o.k. too, because you, probably [I feel for sure of] are just like every other girl or women in the world and are just dreaming of what your big day might be like. We'll no matter what brings you to fantasizing about your wedding every girl in the world does it at some time or another. Some women admit to even doing after their wedding (I guess maybe for what you would have done different.)

I personally always saw myself of having a big elaborate wedding when ever that day came. The wedding I fantasized about was far different than what actually took place. I'm not saying it wasn't elaborate - (worked out in fine detail.) because it was definitely worked out in fine detail. Over the top - not quit but more like ON TOP. On Top of GRAND CANYON.  It could not have been any better. The pictures where perfect. I had no guest lists (because I was so far from home. ) I had no wedding party. It was a stress free wedding. I have over 700 pictures to show.  

To plan your wedding at the Grand Canyon I suggest starting atleast 60 days ahead.

1.- Pic your day
If you are planning to have guest than of course you will want to pic a Saturday or Sunday. When selecting a date keep in mind the Grand Canyon is A National Park, with that said it attracts millions of visitors every year. There are also 4 sections of the canyon North, South, East, and West Rim. Depending on date of your wedding these could be closed. September or October is good time of year. I suggest the South Rim of the Canyon because I am not familiar with any other areas. You don't have quit as many travelers this time of year.
2. Make Hotel Reservations- Do this immedietly 60 days in advance. If you plan on staying inside The Grand  Canyon National Park there are hotels such as the El Tavar Hotel inside the Park. but they book up well in advance and your room and hotel may be limited staying in the park. Staying outside the park may require a 45 minute to 2 hour drive depending on location but can save money. There are some nice hotels outside the park that offer nice wedding accomidations including wedding cake, dinner, etc. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, AZ is one suggestion.
2.. Who will marry you? Licensed or ordained ministers, clergymen, or pastors of recognized religious society's. Costs, Discuss Vows Options with them, they may suggest a location at the Canyon, and the Date the person is available. You will have to google this for more info and decide unless you have been referred to one by your pastor. You will want to decide on this early because he or she will be able to refer you and help you in obtaining a marriage license and hotels, etc. Judge Bill Sutton of Coconino County, AZ is licensed to officiate a marriage on the Canyon and is rather cheap. He also has lots of suggestions about location such as Grandeur Point at the South Rim, Vows, etc.
3. Marriage License - this can be done through the mail. Do this at least 6 weeks in advance because you will be mailing back & forth more than once to the County Courthouse in Arizona. I suggest a 2- 3 day certified mail carrier so that you can track your package. Approximate costs is $72 but could change at any time.
4. Purchase a Special Permit and Parking Pass at the Grand Canyon, this website will help with all your questions. Approximately $125 subject to current laws and restrictions which may change at anytime.
5. Purchase Airline Tickets - if you will be traveling by plane. Airlines usually go up on tickets 2 weeks prior to the departure date. This is standard for all airline. Purchasing Tickets should be done as early as possible and suggest your guest (if any) do the same. You should not stress over guest's arrangements or worry with that being your responsibility. Remember this is suppose to be a STRESS FREE wedding.
6. Rental Car Arrangements- Research rates and sign up for the company's (coupon or savings plan prior to booking.) this will save you some money. Also, I suggest you get a very large car probably even an SUV, make sure your rental car is aware that you will be bringing lots of luggage (and especially if you have a large wedding dress.)
7. Schedule your HAIR AND MANICURE AND PEDICURE  at the same salon. You don't want to be driving all over a town you are not familiar with looking for there location on the day of your wedding. Schedule with in 1 month of your wedding day and early in the morning. Some stylist may even come to your hotel to do this. Have a picture of what you want your hair to look like. Remember this person does not know you and you want this day to be perfect. A picture can speak a thousand words to a stylist.
8. Shop for your dress and husbands attire.
9. Immediately following check-in at your hotel (or prior to) locate a local floral shop, visit there and see if they are capable of making an arrangement for your bouquet. Bring 2 or 3 pictures of your favorite bouquets out of a bride magazine, because depending on the season and flowers the florist may have a problem with obtaining fresh flowers if she does not already have them in stock.

Now you are ready to say I do! You can visit and get a peek of just a few of my photos below. I have over 700 pictures. If you would like more info and suggestions just leave a comment and I will do my best to respond quickly.

Grand Canyon Wedding Photos

Make-up and Beauty by TiffanyD

Let me start off by saying I have never been the type of person who was obsessed with make-up or beauty products. Don't get me wrong... I love quality make-up but when it comes to shop-a-holic, my spending problems come in play in the clothes and shoes department.... Especially jackets and coats.

I love fashion, I would say I have a spending problem when I have money but keep cash and credit cards out of my hands and the family stays on a budget. I always love a good deal. More than anything I love when my friends can tell me a bout a good deal or a good find and that is what I am doing here  writing this post for.

I recently found out that a family friend, her name is Tiffany, well she is the GO TO Girl on beauty and make-u p secrets. Tiffany has let the cat out of the bag, she has her own blog http://makeupbytiffanyd.com and her YouTube tutorial page http://www.YouTube.com/user/MakeupByTiffanyD with all her make-up and beauty secrets. I don't even have to talk about how great those secrets are either. I'll just let the the more than 312,000 YouTube subscribers and over 12,000 blog followers do that for you.

So if you are looking for some great beauty secrets like "Full face defined make-up in 5 minutes" or "Fun Blue and Purple Make-up"  (for the eyes of course) than you should check out her YouTube page and of course her personal blog. She has over 255 tutorials for you to check out on YouTube so lets let the expert do the talking. Visit http://makeupbytiffanyd.com for all her tutorials and giveaways.

Vaccines Must read article ...

QUIT TREATING OUR CHILDREN LIKE THEY ARE A TOXIC WASTE DUMP!!

Are you a mother of children under the age of 6 or even a new mom or are you planning on motherhood someday? If so you must read and become educated on vaccines. If your not a mother maybe a grandmother no matter who you are you should read the following link about Vaccines, Autism and Gulf War Syndrome by Dr. Russell Blalock, he has wrote numberous articles along with a group of other doctors who have numerous research in the lab that have proven vaccines ingredients are damaging these children. Dr. Russell Blalock's website along with Dr. Sherri Tenpenny's website have lots of great information. Go there and print the Vaccines, Autism, & Gulf War Syndrome document. Give a copy to any mother you know any pediatrician you know. Chances are they have not read these and they have not done the research themselves but they just listen to the Academy of Pediatrics and don't research themselves, they need to see this stuff. Do your research because you will find so much more informative information that needs to be spread.

By now you have probably heard all of the hoopla about vaccinations causing autism. Jenny McCartney (famous actress and tv hostess) who is an autism activist and who claims that a vaccination caused her child's autism after he received the MMR vaccine. Along with numerous other famous people Toni Braxton, Doug Fluti to name a few.

I am not against vaccines, I'm against some of the ingredients the vaccine manufacturers use. The make billion of dollars each year knowing these ingredients can critically injure a child and one day kill them at an early age.

Did you know that the H1N1 vaccine has enough squalene an adjuvant that has been linked to the Gulf War Syndrome, if a vile was spilled in doctors office, at the drugs stores that are administering these vaccines, they require by law that a HAZMAT team is required to do the clean up. Since when did your child's body become a toxic dump? You can read more about the toxicity of the H1N1 Vaccine at the momsagainstmercury.com website or the toxic children toxic lies article.

Please I beg you to read this info on these websites.

Good Stuff!.... Cognac reacts to Kenya's outburst: "It's the class not the glass."

Oh how I am glad to see this post on the "Cognac" yes... the drink's blog page. Cognac has put it like this to Kanye West "Would it be possible for you to not drink cognac anymore. We hate to be associated with people like you." This is after the singer/rapper's outbutst at Sundays VMA awards. Were earlier before the show and on the red carpet he was seen drinking the drink Cognac, straight out of the bottle. Now thats good stuff!... (and I'm not talking about the Cognac itself.) See the photos and strory.

See the details from Congnac's Blog Titled: "Kanye and Cognac : It’s The Class, Not The Glass"  COGNAC Your Guide To The Finest Drinks  http://cognac.com/kanye-and-cognac-its-the-class-not-the-glass/

Obama calls Kanye 'jackass' - Patrick Gavin

Apparently an off the record comment from an interview that CNBC was having with President Obama was leaked out of twitter. The comment was of the President saying "what a jackass." refering to Kanye West's outburst on the MTV video awards Sunday night during Taylor Swifts moment. Read the full story here.

Obama calls Kanye 'jackass' - Patrick Gavin

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Go Blog Yourself about a little girl name Tuesday... (Twin sister to, Piper)

This is a blog post that I am recommending to everyone... It's named "Fly. I found the post while enjoying another blog that I follow called
" Speaking from the Crib." which is another blog I highly recommend. If you want hilarious mom experiences or day to day down to earth really make the best of your worst day stuff, this is the blog to go to, Speaking from the Crib...Anyway about "Fly" and the little girl name Tuesday (see the beautiful picture to the left.) It's a mothers post on her blog "Go blog yourself." (Great name.) Well, I don't want to tell you anything because everyone needs to visit.... I'll will just say you never know what tomorrow brings. Being a twin sisters my self, I just don't know what I would do without my twin we have separation anxiety already... but being a mom and losing one, it's unimaginable... I don't think I could go on. What are your thoughts after reading?

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Go Blog Yourself - "Fly"