Southern Living

I went to a Southern Living party. For those of you out of the loop, it's one of those "at-home hostess order out of a catalogue" parties. It's predominantly for women, although, I'm sure if men wanted to, they could attend. They'd see right through the bullshit and ambiance of it all and then that would ruin it, now wouldn't it.

When I go to any hostess party as such, I'm planning on buying something. Per my budget, it might just be an orange peeler. But I know I'm going in buying something. It's like going to a party with no gift. Big fat no-no.

I got something that resembles a toothbrush holder that promises to help you arrange your flowers. We'll see how all that goes. I'd been warned that Southern Living stuff was expensive, but really. It is! Not even an orange peeler option for scapegoats like me. Still, I'm in anxious anticipation for the toothbrush holder/flower arranger.

Ricardo knows that I enjoy these gatherings and go with intent for food, fun, fellowship and the occasional purchase. Most of Southern Living stuff is dishes of which we are overstocked in every possible dish you could imagine. The other stuff I was interested in, Ricardo has proven that he can make for me, or I can go get it at Pier 1 or Target for about 1/4 the price. A gathering as such of women guarantees you'll learn something. Even if that something is that you are indeed the only normal mom on the planet, it's still an educational device of sorts, yes? Since I go for the ambiance and the food, without further ado, here is what I learned at this party:

1. Cabela socks have a LIFETIME GUARANTEE. I'm so on this.

2. Southern Living charges a flat $6 shipping and handling fee for each purchase made. Oddly enough, the item I ordered will not be shipped, nor handled to my doorstep. Interesting.

3. You can serve apple cider in a crock pot. Given that the temperature outside is 10 degrees right now, and I can not get warm enough, I'm considering the crock pot be a permanent fixture on my countertop for this very purpose. There's no need to wait for guests, I'll have it all for me.

4. There's a NEW hostess/catalog gig out there that is going to be sweet liberation at my house: WALL LETTERING! I haven't bought any yet, but am so excited about. (Hunny, I see you rolling your eyes through this computer screen.) I wish I'd gone to the Uppercase Living party instead, (although the food and fellowship was fabulous) I can't think of a better idea for house decor. I will have words on all walls by the end of year! YAY!

5. There are lots of moms out there looking for moms just right for them. There really is some kind of great need for a moms dating service, just like the one I met my Julz at. If you move a lot, or just need to meet some moms in your area, check out this site: http://www.matchingmoms.org/ You can search moms in your area by many different factors to fit your needs. I met my match there! Holla Julz!

That's how I roll.