Cakelicious Cake Ideas!!! Inspirational Moment

Just had to share this...

I am in awe of God right now!!! He NEVER seems to amaze me.  That's why you should NEVER, I mean NEVER doubt Him because no matter how it looks He ALWAYS has your back!!! #cantwaittoseewhatHehasinstorenext

The hubby just got offered to teach a cake decorating class at his discretion.  All I can say is But God!!!! (Insert the shouting music) 

Inspirational Vitamin

WOW, another good devotion!!! This time it's like they are working hand in hand.
This is a devotion about patience. I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did.


Prime Time With God

Today's Prayer
Dear God, You know how eager I am to jump in and take matters into my own hands. Sometimes, I don't take time to think and talk with you about a situation first. I know I should take matters to You; I should slow down a little to think and pray. Help me to not be so hard-headed all the time, but to slow down and wait on Your guidance...even Your intervention. Please give me wisdom, so that maybe I won't have to spend so much time wandering in the wilderness because of my ignorance. Thank you. In Jesus Name, Amen!

Joyce Meyer Daily Devotion

Wait for the Wisdom of God

People often ask me, "How can I know for sure whether I'm walking in the truth or walking according to my feelings and emotions?" I believe the answer is found in patience.

Emotions urge us to hurry, telling us that we must do something and do it right now! But godly wisdom tells us to wait until we have a clear picture of what it is we are to do and when we are to do it. Godly wisdom tells us to seek wise guidance and counsel before we rush into decisions.

We need to be able to back off and view our situation from God's perspective. We need to make decisions based on what we know rather than what we feel. We need to receive His wisdom and the wisdom of the trusted people He's placed in our lives.

When faced with any difficult decision, wait until you have a clear answer before taking a step that you may regret. Emotions are wonderful, but they must not be allowed to take precedence over wisdom and knowledge. Seek God's guidance and let Him show you what to do.

Prayer Starter: God, I won't rush into decisions and be led by my emotions. I commit to seeking Your wise guidance for the choices I make.

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. (Proverbs 11:14 NIV)

Naturally Yours...

Going natural was not an easy decision at the beginning because I was so concerned about society's opinions of what African American hair should look like.  When I was introduced to natural hair as an adult, I thought it was beautiful on "those" women but definitely not me.  I don't have so called "good hair."  I began my transitioning phase in 2008 that was going great because I had discovered a wonderful product called DivaSmooth.  This product allowed me to transition with keeping the integrity of beautiful hair (LOL).  During this transitional phase, the season was changing from cold to hot; therefore my mind was changing along with it.  So I gave in and put a relaxer on my hair.  After about a year in half later, I decided to go through with.  My mind was finally made up.  I decided to get braids as my transitional phase but of course getting braids on a regular basis was to time consuming for me.  I decided to do my "BIG CHOP" in 2011.

Going natural was the best thing for me and my hair.  Of course, it was a BIG adjustment because trying to look at myself with a "boy cut" was very different coming from having long locks of hair.  Some of my loved ones loved it and others had to adjust but I wasn't turning back.  I was going to post some pictures of my "boy cut" but realize, OOPPSS!, I don't have any because I was still adjusting.  Yes, I was still feeling a bit pressed by society.  So taking pictures was just not what I wanted to do.  I was just ready for it to grow to a length I liked. 

I have allowed my hair do what its expected to do, GROW.  I have now been natural for two years and growing.  Now I have cut my hair several times because as we all know hair has to be maintained with delicate care.  So my hair hasn't made it down my back as of yet but it is growing.  I have now definitely embraced my hair and all its trials.  I have been able to look at several videos but what I have learned is everyone's hair is very different; meaning what works for me may not work for you.  So learn your hair and be patient.  It was the BEST transition for me.  So I'm leaving you all with "Just A Thought", love your hair in its natural form because it will love you back.

 

I will be posting my favorite products... Stay posted

Cakelicious Cake Ideas!!!

Hello Blogging Family...

Welcome to my blog.  As you can see my blog will be about CAKES!!!

Not just any cake but those delicious, custom cakes baked and designed with love by no other than the infamous Ms. Alice and Cake Daddy. 

This blog will be filled will wonderful pictures of our cakes but first let me share the story from Cake Daddy, my wonderful husband and Ms. Alice, my beautiful, virtuous and inspiring mother-in-love (mother-in-law)...  But first lets look at our story as told by my husband...

2013 was NOTHING short of God showing Himself STRONG in my wife and I's life! On my 8 year anniversary date on March the 8th earlier this year I was told my services were no longer needed after giving nothing but hard work and loyalty to the company I truly had planned on retiring from. BUT GOD said different! I left that day NOT with my head hanging down nor was I a disgruntled employee. In fact to his surprise I actually hugged my boss and told him I loved him and thank you! You say how could I do that after being done wrong? It's the GOD in me! I called my wife on the way home and told her the news and we both agreed to give it two weeks to see where God was going to lead me. I then called my mom (Ms. Alice) and said I believe we may be about to go full time in the cake and catering business. She said LEGGO!!! Lol! We have been doing cakes on a small level since 1992 when she made me attend a cake decorating class at J C Penny which I did NOT want to do but I'm glad I did! Now get ready to shout because I'm hear to tell you that we have NOT missed one mortgage payment, car note or bill being paid since my being let go!!!! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!! We haven't slowed down since we made the decision to go full time!!! 

Now enjoy the ride of the wonderful world of the cakecoaster...  

You can check us out on FaceBook at Ms. Alice's Shop Cakes & Catering-Cake Daddy, Instagram at mannyfresh71, Pinterest 71mannyfresh71 and our website at www.ImYourCakeDaddy.com.  
Thanks again and enjoy.

Inspirational Vitamin

I pray that this devotion will touch you just as much as it touched me. Enjoy

Prime Time With God

Today's Prayer
Dear Father in Heaven, please hear me this morning. I am sorry for my failures as a family member. I pray that you will forgive me where I have messed up, and will give me wisdom and knowledge and grace to do better. I pray for every family, that you will bind them together in love, that every member will uplift and support one another daily--in all circumstances and challenges that come. Help us to be forgiving and understanding. I pray for your blessing upon those who seek your will and your continued anointing upon the family unit. May we all look to you with our whole hearts and turn to you for help in times of trouble as well as look to you with praise and celebration in times of joy. You tell us in your Word that we are to be thankful in all things. So I am thankful for even the trials that bring us closer together. Thank you, Father, for loving me and surrounding my family with your protection. Please continue to have mercy upon us and bless us according to your will. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen!

Joyce Meyer Daily Devotion

 Love Yourself So You Can Love Others

It's tough to enjoy life when you don't like yourself. People who haven't learned to accept and get along with themselves tend to have more difficulty accepting and getting along with others.

I personally spent years having a hard time getting along with people, until I finally realized through the Word of God how my difficulty with other people was actually "rooted" in my difficulties with myself.

The Bible says a good tree will bear good fruit, and a rotten tree will bear rotten fruit. Likewise, the "fruit" of our lives comes from the "root" within us. If you're rooted in shame, guilt, inferiority, rejection, lack of love and acceptance, etc., the fruit of your relationships will suffer.

However, once you have a revelation of God's unconditional love for you and begin to accept yourself and others, eventually these new roots will produce good fruit, and your relationships will thrive.

What are your roots planted in? Examine your heart today and pray that God will firmly plant you in the soil of His love, so that you can genuinely love yourself and then love others. Make sure you are rooted in Him today.

Prayer Starter: God, I want to be rooted in Your love for me. Without Your love, I can't love myself or others, so I receive it today.

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:31 NIV)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NIV)

Makeup News You Can Use...

As 2013 is coming to a close and you are getting ready to bring in the New Year with family, friends or that special someone, there are a few things that you can do to make yourself feel special. Ring in the New Year with a new mascara that's festive like Maybelline's Smokey Eyes in Blue Blaze from the Colossal Volum' Express collection. This blue mascara is all about fun! You can pop this mascara with Verve from Urban Decay's Naked 2 collection on your eye lid with a vibrant blue eyeliner. This neutral lid will pop Blue Blaze right out of the water! 

Happy New Year from GiRlieGyRL!!

She's So Crafty!!!

Happy New Year!!!!! Well, almost, anyway :) I want each of you to know how grateful I am that you have allowed us to inspire you in some way. As 2013 comes to a close, I'd like to share a bath butter recipe with you.  After you've watched the old year out and praised and partied the new year in, relax with this luxurious and insanely moisturizing butter for your bath. I found this recipe about a year ago and I have been using it ever since! It is simply amazing. I love the silky soft feeling that my skin has after bathing in this butter. This formula can also used as a tanning butter in the sun, but be very careful! Temperatures outside can affect your bath butter. If it is very cold, and your butter is too hard/firm, most of the time, then simply remelt and add more sweet almond oil until it stays soft when it is set up. If you are in a very hot region and your butter stays melted most of the time, put it in the refrigerator to firm it up. The bath butter should be firm, but you should still be able to spoon out a teaspoon for your bath.  It will melt in the warm water. I usually add a teaspoon in my water as it is running. Tomorrow I will post pics of the new batch I will make!


Here's what you will need:

1/2 cup cocoa butter ( I prefer the Palmer's brand cocoa butter cream)
1/4 cup coconut oil ( I purchase this at a local health food store)
1 teaspoon sweet almond oil ( I purchase this at a local health food store)
3-6 drops of essential oil (your preference; I used equal parts of lavender essential oil and jasmine essence oil)
1 microwave safe container ( I used a large Pyrex measuring cup)
Stirring spoon
1 decorative tin or container for your finished product

Step 1
Melt the cocoa butter
Step 2
Add the coconut oil
Step 3
When both have melted, remove them from the microwave and add the sweet almond oil and the essential oil. Stir until you mixture start to cool (about 5 minutes)
Step 4
Add your butter to your favorite decorative tin or jar. Remember to put it in a container that is shallow enough  and has an opening wide enough to be able to spoon it out into your bath. I used a decorative tin that I found at a local antique shop.
Step 5
Let your butter set up. You may choose to refrigerate it.