What is Reebok Spartan Race?

Earlier this year my husband had the opportunity to be apart of the Arizona Spartan Sprint. He was so jazzed up and excited to run in this race and I could not figure out why. So I got on the computer and went to +YouTube  and Google searched this +Spartan Race. As I went through some of the pictures and videos that had been posted, I sat there and was amazed at how inspiring this race is. +Spartan Race is not just a "race," they challenge you with different obstacles.  These could include anything from crawling under wire, jumping through fire, climbing walls, or having a chance to fend off a gladiator to cross the finish  line. I was unable to attend my husbands race, but received this text a few hours later. 


 

After getting this picture I was beyond excited to hear about the race and the different obstacles. He got home and told me all the different challenges and how much fun he had. But I will always remember the one thing he was most touched by. The fact that the +Spartan Race was not just any race. He said the race was almost designed and molded to encourage men,women, and children, that you if you set your mind to accomplish something, you can do it. There were the athletic people, people that were there just to have fun, people running as a team for a cause, and people just trying to take on a new challenge.

I was very honored to receive an e-mail from one of the +Spartan Race media team members, asking if "My Newfangledness" would like to take part in helping spread the word of the upcoming races. They are sponsoring a "My Newfangledness" giveaway for hitting a 100 "Likes" on Facebook, by offering a race code that will allow the winner the opportunity to enter any Spartan race for free. This is a great opportunity to try something new, and to be inspired by this company like I am. 

There are many links on my blog and I will also be adding links on Facebook, Twitter Etc. that will take you to the +Spartan Race  site, so you will be able to read more about their goals, check out the race calendar, etc... 

As far as the giveaway, to enter just join the My Newfangledness site ( The box off to the left), leave a comment under this post letting me know you joined and are following the site, and the best way to get a hold of you if you are the WINNER!! and don't forget to spread the word :)

Good Luck, I am looking forward to giving this code away and hope you all share the same excitement. A very big Thank You to +Spartan Race for offering to sponsor the "My Newfangledness" giveaway. 

Cassi

P.S. Entries start today and will be accepted until 9:00 p.m. ( Arizona Time) on Saturday June 1st.

The Prayers Continue

Not just one tragedy in Phoenix, but two.
In a well known movie "end of watch" officer Brian Taylor (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) quotes to his fellow officer and best friend Mike Zavala (played by Michael Pena) "you feel like a hero?" Officer Zavala then replied after being asked a second time the same question,  "No".

My point of adding this in my post, is because I ask my husband the same thing. I ask his fellow officers and our friends in the Fire department,  the same thing. The response I always receive is the same as officer Zavala "no".
These men and women do not go out on the job searching to become a hero. They go out to serve the communities they work in.
Even though they do not see their actions as heroic, I do.  My love and prayers go out to the families of those involved last night.

Cassi
Mormon 9:13
"Yea, this is wherein all men are redeemed, because the death of Christ bringeth to pass the resurrection, which bringeth to pass a redemption from an endless sleep, from which sleep all men shall be awakened by the power of God when the trump shall sound."

THE THIN BLUE LINE

Many people in this world are not fan's of any Police Officer. Like everyone in this world, we all have our own opinions. Some may call me bias and I am 9 times out of 10. I hate when a marked car or motor cop get behind me because I know what they are doing as they follow you for awhile and either pull you over or not.
But like everyone in this world,  they are human beings as well. They have families, friends etc. They have jobs to help support those in their life. Yes, did they choose a profession that is dangerous and puts them in situations that most would never want to be in. But every day the men and women of any Pd, go out on their shift to protect and service the communities, they will put themselves in harms way or even sacrafice their life, because of that oth they took.
Ask yourself the next time you get angry with an officer " who is going to come help me when somebody breaks into my home? Who is going to be there first when a fatal accident happens? Who takes the people off the streets that hurts us or cause harm to those around us?"
My heart goes out today, along with my prayers.

Cassi

Desert Harbor Choir Concert

This is the reason I did not post the other night. My sweet 11 year old had her very first choir solo and she did amazing, along with the rest of the group. Kamryn is deaf in her left ear, due to the fact that she had bacterial meningitis when she was 11 months old. 
She is a fighter! she never lets her hearing loss hold her back form anything she has her heart set on. She inspires me, in the fact that she goes after what she wants.
 I am a very proud mother and have three amazing daughters who make me smile everyday. I hope you watch and enjoy :) 

Tell next time,

Cassi 


p.s. she is the first solo, in the green shirt :) 

Every Intention

Well I had a blog post I wanted to share today and didn't get around to fixing the pictures. Taking care of a sick kid, my oldest has her first choir solo tonight, ans my youngest is all over the place. LOL

Stay in touch this week though because I have a line up of posts. From two of my family favorite chicken recipes, a couple refashioned t-shirts and some fun ideas on turning old CD's into a home decor and even a dress up :) 

Tell Tomorrow,
Cassi 

Happy Mothers Day

I don't know about all mom's, But I had a great day. There is something about homemade gifts from your kids that make any other gift to shame.
Not only did I get tickets to my dream concert (New kids on the block, Boys II men & 98 degrees tickets ) but my darling girls spoiled me with homemade clip boards, a special song & breakfast in bed.

I am so lucky to have my family but my extended family as well.
I also want to announce that My Newfangledness Facebook page has hit over a 100 Likes!!! So in honor for this special event,  I am putting together an awesome giveaway. Stay tuned for details.

Tell next time,
Cassi

TEACHER APPRECIATION GIFTS

I know many teachers, and when I ask them how they feel at the end of the day, the #1 answer is " I want to cry". So I wanted to give them something that would make them smile and follow those feelings. 

Super simple project.

Supplies:

1. some kind of jar with the amount you need. ( these spice containers are from +Dollar Tree  ) 
2. Some kind of Tags and ribbon to tie them with
3. A box or a cute way to hold your project ( the tags and boxes I used are from +PickYourPlum ) 
4. Candy 

Opt. Supplies:
1. Dish Soap
2. Vinegar
3. Tub/sink ( somewhere you can put the jars in hot water) 


Steps I took:

1. Filled my kitchen sink with warm/hot water and added the dish soap and a little white vinegar. Then added the jars into the mix. I let the jars sit in the water for around 20 min. before I pulled them out.

2. Once I pulled them out, those stickers would just fall off or where very easy to remove. Then I ran them through the wash ( just because I did add vinegar to the water) 

3. As the jars where cleaning I prepared the tags with the sayings I wanted on them.

4. By this time the jars where done in the dishwasher. I took them out dried them some if needed, then began to fill each jar with the different candies.   

5. Once that was done, I just added the lids and tied the tags around the jars, but them in the boxes. 

6. ALL DONE!! 


These where a big hit at my girls school. Mom loved it the most though because, it didn't cost a fortune ( all together I think I spent around $35 for 18 jars) and they where cute and simple. 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Tell next time,

Cassi