Teeny Bites

Hello All! According to Good Morning america, it's national Eat Anything You Want Day. Honestly I don't need a holiday for this lol, but for all of you who have more discipline than I do, enjoy your cheat day! In honor of such an amazing day, I want to share two tasty summer recipes with you all. Enjoy! Lobster Rolls!! 1 pound cooked lobster meat cut into bite sized chunks 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup finely chopped celery (use tender inner stalks) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons green tops from a scallion, minced fine 1 dash Sriracha hot sauce Pinch is salt Few grinds freshly ground black pepper Split-top hot dog rolls 2 tablespoons melted butter Optional – lettuce for serving. Directions:   Place the cooked lobster meat in large bowl. In a separate, smaller bowl combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, scallion, sriracha, and salt and pepper. Mix and taste for seasoning. Once you have th...

      Quick little bit of info for mommies and mommies to be. As the arrival of our son approaches, my husband and I have been stocking up on all of the essentials and that, of course, includes diapers. After some solid recommendations, we decided to start out with Pampers and Makers Mark (Sams brand). We headed to Sams (after looking in Target) figuring that, since it's Sams, they should have the best deals. Once I looked at those $45.00 price tags I just couldn't do it. I wanted to make absolutely sure this was the best deal. TO GOOGLE! After a quick search I found that I could buy 216 pampers swaddlers (the economy pack not sold in stores) in size one for only $25.99 from Target.com. The same exact product was being sold for $43.58 at Sams (online). Not only was it less expensive at Target, you could also subscribe to have them automatically delivered every month and receive a 5% discount because of your subscription. Needless to say we high tailed it (maybe more li...

    Hello All! I am in my third trimester of pregnancy and it's been quite a ride! There's so much that I want to share with you! Today, however, I want to share the huge surprises that I've had for the past 7 months! Now, I'm not new to the whole baby thing. I am the oldest of six and I have also worked with children off and on my entire life. On top of that, once I became pregnant, I started reading articles and speaking with women who already have children just so I could have some idea of what to expect. So, it's not like I was going in completely blind, but I still managed to deal with a few things that my husband and I weren't prepared for. **Disclaimer: No two pregnancies are alike! What I have dealt with could be the opposite for you!** 1. Weight Loss!      So, my before pregnancy weight was around 155 lbs. At my first appointment I hadn't gained any weight and by my January appointment I had actually lost 2 pounds. My next appointment...

My wedding was everything I could have ever wanted and more! We planned, paid for, and put together our entire wedding in five months with the help of a few family and friends and it turned out great. No, I didn't have a rush marriage because I was pregnant lol (I actually got pregnant 2 weeks after! But that's for another post.) my husband and I decided that if we knew that's what we wanted to do, why not just go ahead and do it? And it was the best decision I've ever made. I don't know how other brides stress for a year or more! The five months was enough for me. In my mind, as long as I said"I do" and he did too that was all that mattered. Everything else was extra. More pictures and posts coming soon! I have a ton of money saving tips for any bride to be, as well as some surprising things I encountered while planning my wedding. Until next time!! XOXO

 It is imperative that EVERYONE be aware of what is happening in government, especially during such a controversial election. I have seen and heard a lot of people saying that they are "just going act like nothing is happening" today, or that they stopped paying attention the same day they found out the results of the election back in November. I've also come across many people that opted not to vote or concern themselves with political matters once the presidential candidates were announced, because it was just "the lesser of two evils."  This is an extremely dangerous and ignorant (if not down right stupid) way of thinking. Do not fall into that trap and PLEASE do not drag your children down with you. This is especially important for minorities as well as their children. It is well within your rights as a citizen of the United States to disagree with whomever is in office, however, if you're not aware of everything that is going on how are you going to c...

      Hello All! I've missed my blog and all of my amazing readers. Between getting married (YAYYY!), moving to our new home (more about that later!), and becoming pregnant (definitely more about that later haha) my plate has been pretty full! I have tons and tons of things to talk to you about, so be sure to stop by every now and then and see what's new! I have a pretty good (and most likely controversial) read for you all today so stay tuned!  XOXO

Hello All!! If you have followed my blog in the past you already know that I absolutely adore a good deal, and there isn't a better deal than free unless you're paying me haha. With that being said, I wanted to let all my readers know that I am doing a giveaway as part of my Summer Snag Sale! And that's free as in all you pay is shipping, and that's only $2.00! Use Promo Code SUMMERSNAG at check out! Happy Snagging and talk to you guys soon! www.shopsnag.com

Good Morning All! I'm up bright and early checking on all things Snag lol. Since I've started this business I find myself waking up earlier than usual (between 6 and 7 am) and staying up. It's also difficult for me to shut my laptop at night and not touch it (I'm talking 1 and 2 am). The first night I began seriously planning and building I went to sleep at 5 am and woke back up at around 10 am. As much as I want Snag to be a success, I also understand that there needs to be a balance. I honestly haven't felt this great about "working" in my life though, so it's hard. Thankfully. I'm seeing results fairly quickly, which wasn't expected. My constant social media work has gotten me over a hundred organic followers on Instagram, and almost 40 on Twitter within 2 days. My Facebook is growing more slowly at 46 likes on the Shop Snag page in about two weeks, which brings me to another subject. 99% of the traffic on my page is coming from areas where ...

HUGE shout out to my graphic design artist and sister Claudia for creating my logo! It matched my site and myself perfectly and I will be forever grateful <3 She has years of experience and has done other professional logos as well. Email myittybittybits@gmail.com for her info!

Hello All! So, I have chosen the spotlight Teeny Bites reader and they are from Tuscaloosa, Alabama! While I do have family in that state, I did have to do a little research and I found out a lot of great things! Tuscaloosa is the fifth biggest city in Alabama and it is located on a river (just like my city!). From the pictures alone it looks a little bit like my town as well lol. Plenty of trees! As many of you know it's the home of the University of Alabama and (Crimson Tide!) and Bryant Denny Stadium. -Alabama was the first state in the USofA to declare Christmas a national holiday in 1836. -Alabama also has the longest state constitution in the world!  -The first 911 call was made in Alabama on Feb 16, 1968. -In Scottsboro there's a store called the Unclaimed Baggage Store that buys lost luggage from airlines after all attempts have been made to contact the original owner. After browsing for a while I noticed a restaurant called Jim N Nicks being menti...

WOW! This has all happened so fast! Ok, first let me get you all caught up! After I got my license, (see previous posts) I got to work immediately. Having that piece of paper in my hand made me truly realize how close I was to my goal! There is really a ton of stuff involved in running ones own business. First, I had to decide exactly what I was going to sell. This changed as I looked at different vendors and what they had to offer. I was a little nervous about venturing into the clothing side of things simply because so many things can go wrong. Sizing, color, fit, etc. I felt (and still do) that clothing can be a trap for customer returns and complaints. Granted, I'm not one of those people. If I receive the wrong color, size, etc I'll email the company politely and that's all. I don't return things or make a fuss. I think the hassle of returning items isn't worth it. But that's just me. Granted, I don't make expensive purchases online. If it's som...

Hello All! I've had a pretty eventful day but all in all I have a lot more than I deserve so I'm grateful. Anyway, I LOVE looking at the live feed on the side of the blog and seeing where all of my readers are from! Which prompted me to consider writing to cater more specifically to my audience. So from now on, every day that I blog, I will dedicate one post to a random visitors city and state. If you have any input or you want to bring attention to something, someone, some business, etc, in your area email me at myittybittybits@gmail.com and I'll be sure to include it! Talk to ya soon! xo

One more thing! It's National Acts of Kindness Day! How great is that? Granted, I believe this should be everyday. So do something sweet. Send a little note, text, etc. Buy someones coffee, compliment a stranger, any and everything. With so much unrest and conflict going on in the world, this is definitely needed. This holiday originated in New Zealand and is actually celebrated on September 1st there. "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle." Plato Feeling extra generous? Here are a few places to grab a little "Just because" gift. -www.gifttree.com -www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com -www.simonandco.com -www.givewine.com Also, check sites like www.groupon.com for amazing deals! #NationalActsOfKindnessDay #NationalActOfKindnessDay

Hello!! A small update here. Some of my inventory just came in!! After thinking about what I really wanted to present to my Snag customers, I decided I wanted to cater to women AND men. Makes sense right? Granted, based on research, not nearly as many men shop online as women BUT women do buy for their husbands, sons, significant others, etc so why not have that available in the same place they shop for themselves? Here's a sneak peek  Silk ties, slim ties, bow ties AND I'm extremely excited about the Daddy and Me ties!! Stay tuned, I'l be sharing with you all the next step in my licensing process later today. xo

Hello All! So I have to get everyone caught up! For years my entire goal has been to start my own business. Whenever anyone asked what I wanted to do with my degree my answer was always "Not work for anyone else." Most people chuckled, a few have said "I hear ya." Either way, I was and am dead serious. I see no need in working for someone else when I could do it myself. Yes, I understand the risks, I've been in school for years hearing them over and over. No benefits, all the liability, etc etc, but personally the potential way outweighs any risk. Recently I have been dealing with a lot at my current job and finally decided now is the time. I came up with a plan, or rather solidified one of the hundreds I've come up with over years, and got to planning. Within 2 weeks I had inventory samples, an artist starting my logo, a Facebook page, a website (purchased the domain name www.shopsnag.com), and last but not least my business name registered with the state a...

Hello! I'm so excited to be back in action. I'm revamping my blog and it will be better than ever! I also have some SUPER GREAT oh so fab news for everyone. I AM STARTING MY OWN BUSINESS. Correction, I have already started. I am legally licensed to operate a business and I simply cannot wait to launch. And even better! I'll be blogging every step of the way. You all will have a front row seat to my highs and lows, ins and outs so stay tuned! Of course I'll be throwing in little tid bits of greatness as usual. Also, as avid readers you will be the first to hear about great deals, and every now and then I'll be giving away a gift JUST FOR my Teeny Bite readers!! Until next time.....xoxoxo

Hello All! So, if you don't know, I absolutely adore traveling! I don't care if I'm just going around the corner lol, I am not a homebody, and sitting in the house all day drives me to eating. Yes, I meant to say eating, those of you who have visited this blog previously know, and to those of you who do not, food is everything to me lol. Anywho, I took my Canon with me, and took some pretty neat pictures, if I do say so myself. The trip took us through the mountains and the scenery was amazing.  

Hello All! Today is national rubber eraser day! Weird huh? But you have to admit when you were in school this would have been a much bigger deal lol. When : Always on April 15 Make no mistake, Rubber Eraser Day celebrates the invention of erasers. We all make mistakes. This day is designated to recognize and appreciate the value of that little plug (as manufacturers call them) that sits atop our pencils. When we make a mistake, they are the big "cover-up", make that eraser, of our booboo or faux pax. Just imagine how messy our documents would be without it! Why not just call it "Eraser Day"? There's two reasons. The first erasers were made of rubber. Today, they are made of rubber, or vinyl.  Secondly, in Great Britain, they are formally called "rubbers". In the world of erasers, two men are prominent. Joseph Priestley discovered the eraser in 1770, using pieces of rubber im...

Question: "How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?" Answer: This question highlights an unfortunate trend. As numerous recent books and studies have revealed, a large number of today’s youth are becoming disenchanted with the church. As a result, they are either leaving the church altogether or exploring other avenues to satisfy their spiritual appetites. And, contrary to what some may believe, more young people leave the church during their middle and high school years than will leave during their college years. Over 60 percent of young adults who attended church in their teens will ultimately become spiritually disengaged at some point during their twenties (The Barna Group). Although the reasons behind this youthful exodus are many and varied, the answer to this epidemic is really quite simple. Our children need to fully understand that Scripture alone can give life and bring sanctification to a sinful soul, and only Scripture can equip us to discern trut...

  So I finally got my own DSLR camera..my lovely Canon (that I have yet to name...suggestions?) Be on the look out for spontaneous picture uploads of any and everything ^_^ comments welcome!  (Please excuse the title..I couldn't resist lol)