Friday, March 29, 2013

Southern Wedding Tradition: Burying the Bourbon

I love Southern traditions. A lot! I’m also rather proud that I know a whole lot of them & where they came from. This simple, down-home tradition will definitely keep the rain away!


Image credit: Photo Lady Love

My research was inconclusive as to where this tradition began, though some sources said Virginia, and some Tennessee. Regardless of the location, Southern folklore says that if you bury a bottle of bourbon at the site where the bride and groom are to be married, then it won’t rain on their wedding day. According to many believers, this must be done exactly one month before the wedding, the bottle must be completely full and it must be buried upside down in order for it to keep the rain away.


Image credit: Jodi Miller

Did you bury bourbon prior to your wedding? Did it keep the rain at bay? Have any more details about this tradition? Leave us a comment below!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

One Woman Can!!!

One woman can make a difference. That woman can be YOU!
 
This makeover contest celebrates the 50th anniversary of a Company started by ONE woman, who made a difference in the lives of MANY women. 50th anniversaries are HUGE, calling for big celebrations, tons of recognition and keeping with Mary Kay tradition...great prizes! So we're launching this contest on International Women's Day the day when women's accomplishments are celebrated around the globe!
So that you don't miss one bit, we're breaking the contest down one exciting step at a time to help you stay on track! The first thing you can do is book your color makeover now!
  • Online Entry/Submission Period: Mar. 8 - May 10
  • Public Voting Period: May 12 - 27
  • The 250 top vote-getters in the public voting will receive a Special Edition Mary Kay® Compact Mini in honor of Mary Kay's 50th Anniversary
  • 50 top customer winners will have $5,000 donations made to the charity* of their choice benefiting women and children.
  • One (1) grand prize winner from the 50 top customer donation winners will also receive a dream vacation of a lifetime, valued at $5,000.