Showing posts with label Breast Cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Breast Cancer. Show all posts
10.12.2008
Breast Cancer Awareness month
My neighbor is training for a breast cancer walk in November. While I wish I had the motivation to do the entire walk with her, I know myself too well. The intentions would be good, but my training would fall short. As the next best thing, I have promised to keep her company on her long training days - 60 pounds in stroller weight/kids included.
In the spirit of giving, I've decided "pink shopping" is dedication as well. With all the sites dedicated to raising money for breast cancer awareness and research, why shop anywhere else this month? There are many items available in colors other than pink, but in the spirit of the cause, I picked my favorite pink products!
And because I seem to be the handy one around here, how about a pink set of tools from Tomboy Tools?
In the spirit of giving, I've decided "pink shopping" is dedication as well. With all the sites dedicated to raising money for breast cancer awareness and research, why shop anywhere else this month? There are many items available in colors other than pink, but in the spirit of the cause, I picked my favorite pink products!
And because I seem to be the handy one around here, how about a pink set of tools from Tomboy Tools?Whenever doing online shopping, try to find a site that gives back. There are a lot of companies that care, not just during breast cancer awareness month, but year round. Uptown Liz is a fabulous site - you can shop by product OR cause. In my mind, you don't have to make excuses for shopping when it's for a cause!
10.04.2008
Kansas City BBQ
When I met my husband, I didn't eat red meat...now we live in Kansas. We moved here 7 years ago and I didn't understand the obsession with barbecue. However, over time, I've learned that it is our claim to fame and I have embraced it.
Last night was the American Royal BBQ - the BBQ of the year. We started our evening at Roadkill - all the competing teams name their tent/team. My brother-in-law and friend prep all the meat for serving. I can't tell you all the items I ate, but each bite melted in my mouth! They also had Mustard Girl condiments - a favorite of mine. Entry into the tent is canned food goods for Harvesters or a $10 donation to the organization.
Next stop was Meat Mitch. This crew goes over the top to entertain their guests! It begins with their invitation which includes a Meat Mitch tattoo for entry. As you walk in, the scent of Red Bull fills the air. I didn't even make it to the food table, because I heard my favorite 80's tunes. This year their dance floor was crazy! Not only did they have their dance party videos on 2 big screens, but they created a drive-in movie size screen on a neighboring building - great times. Even E! Entertainment came to film the shindig, impressive. All tips from the bar go to women fighting breast cancer, specifically two Kansas City women.
My husband and the host, Mitch
Last night was the American Royal BBQ - the BBQ of the year. We started our evening at Roadkill - all the competing teams name their tent/team. My brother-in-law and friend prep all the meat for serving. I can't tell you all the items I ate, but each bite melted in my mouth! They also had Mustard Girl condiments - a favorite of mine. Entry into the tent is canned food goods for Harvesters or a $10 donation to the organization.
Next stop was Meat Mitch. This crew goes over the top to entertain their guests! It begins with their invitation which includes a Meat Mitch tattoo for entry. As you walk in, the scent of Red Bull fills the air. I didn't even make it to the food table, because I heard my favorite 80's tunes. This year their dance floor was crazy! Not only did they have their dance party videos on 2 big screens, but they created a drive-in movie size screen on a neighboring building - great times. Even E! Entertainment came to film the shindig, impressive. All tips from the bar go to women fighting breast cancer, specifically two Kansas City women.
My husband and the host, MitchPlease note, blurry pictures are NOT caused by the consumption of too much keg beer. I forgot my camera and had to resort to my I Phone camera - not great for night photos!
9.15.2008
Think Pink!
La Plates is participating in "A Passion for Pink" honoring Breast Cancer Awareness & the 60th Anniversary of the Emmy Awards. This is a three day event hosted by The Silver Spoon, September 16, 17, 18, 2008. We customized plates for the hostesses of the kick off luncheon - check them out!
Get the party started!
(plain plate - hot pink with copperplate)
Christina Applegate
(stripe plate - vertical, hot pink with navy circle monogram)
Lauren Conrad
(gingham plate - light pink with light green circle monogram)
Cheryl Hines' daughter
(stripe plate - horizontal, hot pink with purple text)
Tori Spelling's kiddos
(modern plate - hot pink & navy with green american text)
Denise Richards' kiddos
(zebra plate - hot pink and violet with caslon text)
Courtney Cox Arquette's daughter
(alligator plate - hot pink diagonal, green copperplate text)
Get the party started!(plain plate - hot pink with copperplate)
Christina Applegate(stripe plate - vertical, hot pink with navy circle monogram)
Lauren Conrad(gingham plate - light pink with light green circle monogram)
Cheryl Hines' daughter(stripe plate - horizontal, hot pink with purple text)
Tori Spelling's kiddos(modern plate - hot pink & navy with green american text)
Denise Richards' kiddos(zebra plate - hot pink and violet with caslon text)
Courtney Cox Arquette's daughter(alligator plate - hot pink diagonal, green copperplate text)
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