UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: A Published "Inspiration Board Book"!

Happy Monday!! 

There is so much excitement taking place at Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC due to the publishing of, "5 Steps to Maximizing Your Client's Vision: For Weddings & Events"; a book focusing on Inspiration Boards! 

That' right, you read it correctly! The book has finally been published and made available to you, for you and to be used by you! You = Planners, Designers, Brides and anyone interested in the Wedding & Event Planning Industry!

"5 Steps to Maximizing Your Client's Vision: For Weddings & Events" is a how-to guide to using Inspiration Boards. In the book you will learn step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks on using Pinterest, Polyvore, PowePoint and the traditional Hands-On. 

Purchase your signed copy today!

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Did you purchase your copy already? What makes you eager to learn about Inspiration Boards? Do you use Inspiration Boards as a Planner or Bride? Share in the comment zone below! :-D

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: "No Lazy Monday!"

Today, I officially declare every Monday... 

"No Lazy Monday!"

The more I learn about God and his amazingness I want to share with others. Over these past 6 months I have learned that how you think will affect how you act. With that being said, you can be productive every day and/or lazy everyday if that is what you tell yourself to do.

It's time to take back control of Mondays! The week does not have to start out dragging. Join me in declaring every Monday, "No Lazy Monday!". Start every week on a productive mission to accomplish your weekly goals. Make a mental note that you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to.

Take initiative over your life everyday. Don't allow the funny pictures, slogans and more to determine how you spend your Monday or any other day of the week. Discover your goals and dreams and set out to make them happen, every day of the week. Create a renewed mindset daily, that sets your passion for life on fire!!! Take the stand and declare every Monday for yourself to be a "No Lazy Monday!", but only do it if you really want the change. 

Let's be productive & prosperous every day of the week! 

I Declare every Monday, "No Lazy Monday!"

Talk To Me:

Are you ready to declare Monday, "No Lazy Monday!"? How do you spend your Monday? Is Monday a day of production or dragging? What allows you to stay productive on a Monday? Any additional inspiration or motivational advice; please share below in the comment zone, so our readers can read it!! :-D

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Sing a Song!

Happy Monday!! 

I feel so inspired to take this week by the horns and ride it on out until next Monday!!! Who else is with me?? If you are wondering why I feel so inspired, it is because I have this amazing song in my heart and every time I get discouraged or just as I'm ridding down the road, this song comes to mind and I start singing! This song allows me to look at life with refreshed eyes!

Israel Houghton - I Will Search

This song has inspired me to embrace the many changes in my life. I asked God: "Am I scared and not ready or am I scared because I am ready??" Well, I am not going to tell you what he shared with me, but I do have a conclusion and I feel at peace about it! I love this song, "I Will Search", because the words speak truth for me, the beat pumps me up and just makes me smile as I sing it!! I love it, I truly LOVE it!!! 

Find a song that can inspire you to make a difference in your life and sing it until you find another song that inspires you in a different way!

Sing Out Loud!

Talk To Me:

Do you have a song that inspires you? What do you sing to get you motivated about your life journey? What style of music gets you inspired? Share you life song with our readers and let's inspire each other! Use our comment zone below to share your song! 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Walk Glamorous!

Walk glamorous in these beauties!

(Pour La Victoire Bridal and Evening Giada Ivory Satin)

 

Walk the Aisle in Style!  

Talk To Me:

Does this shoe speak to you? What style of shoe inspires your inner glamour?? What style of shoe (did you/will you) wear on your Wedding Day? Share your thoughts below in the comment zone! :-)

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Act On It!

Monday Inspiration

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"Inspiration without Action is Useless!" 

When you are inspired to make a change, do something BIG, take a risk; whatever it may be, YOU must actually do it! Inspiration is a great thing to have when you put it to action. 

Don't sit on your inspiration, act on it!

Be Inspired!

Talk To Me:

What do you do with the inspiration you encounter? Do you act on it or dream about it? Inspiration is wonderful, but it's even better when you put it to action! Share how your inspiring moments turn into action in the comment zone below! 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Take A Risk!

Be Inspired!

Talk To Me:

What risks have you taken in life lately? Do like to take risks or prefer to play it safe? Have you taken a risk; what was the end result? Share your experience below in the comment zone. 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Take A Nap!

How are you doing today? It's Monday and time for some much needed Monday Inspiration! Today, I want to inspire you to "Take A Nap!". Think back to your college days, if you were like me (you took naps), and you loved them! 

Nap- a short sleep used to rejuvenate your mind, body and working spirit. ~UrDreamPlanner

When you know you need to nap:

*You've been up before the sun

*You are so tired from working, your eyes are burning.  

(If this is so, maybe you need a good 8 hr sleep! lol)

*You can no longer think straight.

*Your kiddies are taking a nap.  

(Yes, moms I know this is the time you would usually work since the house is now quiet, but try to nap as well...)

*You are not being productive

Why naps are needed:

*They rejuvenate you!

*Allow you to think straight!

*Make you less cranky!

*Allows you to be productive!

*They make you smile! :-D

Now, naps for many business owners and people in general are a thing of "luxury" since most feel they have no time. If you are working two jobs or a mom, etc., finding time to nap may be slim to none of a chance. When you think about your schedule, if after reading this you think, there is no way I have time for a nap! Then, find something, that you can use as a getaway to help release all the stress, work energy, etc that consumes you throughout the week.

This post was inspired by my mid-day nap today. I don't take them often because I often have no time for a nap. However, today I made a sacrifice of " not getting work done" to take a nap and it was worth it. I woke up feeling eager to jump back into work (which now I am playing catch up) and produce a great product for my clients. Luckily, I was able to say, "Brittany go take a nap, you need it!" and just be able to do it even though I know I have a pile of work on my desk. 

For all those that can take a nap every so often, I highly recommend it! Take it when you have a chance. Since I know for the remainder of the week, a nap will not be listed on my to-do list, maybe I'll make Monday's "mid-day nap day!" lol, or not, but it does sound good!

Be Inspired to Nap!!

Talk To Me:

Do you have time for naps? If you did would you take a nap? If you don't have time for a nap, what do you do to rejuvenate yourself? Any great stories of how you were inspired to nap, share below in the comment zone with the other readers!!

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Never Give Up!

It's Monday, that start of the work week for many!! Today's inspiration is just for YOU! Today and from this day forward I want YOU to never give up on your dreams and passion for life! 

(Hit play to listen while you read.)

I have always had the dream since I was little to be a mommy. When I was in kindergarten I said for career day, "When I grow up, I want to be a mommy!" It's interesting because at age 24 I have no kids, but since I was 7 I have been around kids. I grew up with a daycare in my home. I was always attracted to daycare/nanny jobs. And as much as kids "annoy me" so to speak, I always enjoy their presesence. I say all that to say that, I look forward to marriage and kids. I don't want an army or band of kids, but to have a family has always been a dream of mine!

When I was in college, and even before that, I gained an interest in weddings & events because I was attracted to the decor & details. But when I learned the industry through my internship, it opened my eyes to so much more and became a passion of mine. I loved the actual planning aspect, I loved the coordination and mechanics of making an air tight timeline so the day can flow beautifully. I loved the connection I made with the couples. I loved {ME} in the Wedding & Event Planning industry. 

I came into my internship with the mindset that, I wanted to learn! I wanted to learn everything so that I can start my own business. I was given an opportunity of a lifetime. I am so grateful to have been given this passion of planning weddings & events and actually being able to live it out!

I chose this Rocky song...but it just inspires me to never give up. The story behind it shows perseverance because he overcame so much! Although things will come up in life, like they have in mine, that will completely knock you off your game. Like it did to me (from March to May, things were off in my life and my business felt it.) Even with that, my passion was restored through the Lord and I am on a mission like no other. Just because things happen in life and may knock you off your game, it doesn't mean it's over. YOU are never to old to fulfill your dreams and passions in life.

I don't care what happens in your life, YOU have to keep pushing. Keep running up the stairs of success until you reach your destiny. Never give up on your dreams and passions in life! This is your race that YOU are running. YOU pick the path and how slow or fast you want it to go. Do it according to your plan, not those around you.

God's timing is perfect timing and he will place things and people in your life that will make those dreams come to life right before your eyes. But YOU have to live out the dream. YOU have to work hard for the dream. It's your dream, no one wants your dream to come true as much as YOU do! So when it's time to live it out...grab on with both hands and enjoy the ride!!! Never Give Up...

Be Inspired!

Talk To Me:

What is your dream and/or passion in life? What excites you so much that you can't imagine life without you doing that? Are you living out your dreams and passions? Are you running or hiding from your dreams or passions? What will it take in YOU to make those dreams a reality? Share below with the readers your "journey" to success. How are you getting there? Share below in the comment zone! 

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UrDreamPlanner's Friday Fun: 4th of July Recipes!

All week our posts have been related to the 4th of July holiday! Today, we are going to finish the week off with some fun 4th of July family oriented recipes, that you can try this weekend!! Let's start with a festive drink!!

When creating fun food items, presentation plays a big part. Your food display, although in this case will already be colorful, should be displayed nicely! Use pretty platters and use levels to make your food display appealing to the eye!

Patriotic Drink

(Found via Family Fun Magazine)

 This kid friendly drink will be sure to capture the essence of your 4th of July Party! Click here to learn how to make this drink for yourself, family & friends!!

Guests love having a fun drink to try! If planning a dinner party this weekend or in the near future, consider serving this. Have your drinks already made and ready to be served. Find a swanky glass, add a festive straw, place a strawberry or watermelon on the side of the glass and cheers to a good time!!

American Flag Marshmallow Pops

 

(Found via LivingLocurto.com)

Click here for "how-to" picture instructions and all the tools needed to create this fun treat. 

Although 4th of July is over...if you are getting married on this holiday next year, consider a "fun food station" for your guests to enjoy. Having the items set up nicely during cocktail hour would be a great way to give your guests something to do...that would be a teaser of the fun to be expected at the Wedding Reception! You can create 1 or 2 fun food stations to compliment the other h' orderves being served!

This is also great for a kids party. Edible markers come in all colors. Make this treat color coordinate and use it as a "Thank You Favor" for kids to take home when they leave the party. Place 3 or 4 marshmallow pops in each package with a thank you note!

Patriotic Hot Dog Station

(Found via PartyCity.com)

Click here to see how you can create this look too!

My favorite thing about this spread are the details. From the stationery to the flags, the bows and colored plates. This hands-on food station captures your eye and more importantly does not overwhelm you. When doing a buffet presentation such as the one above you want to be sure your details flow together! The details are what elevates an event. Have fun assembling together your masterpiece and get creative, but don't go overboard!

 Enjoy these fun 4th of July recipes. Try these, add your own twist and most importantly..have fun!!

Check out this weeks 4th of July post:

UrDreamPlanner's Mondy Inspiration: Independence!

UrDreamPlanner's Wednesday Knowledge: Happy 4th of July!!!

Talk To Me:

Did you incorporate any fun food items into this 4th of July holiday? What fun family traditions did you share? Any fun recipes that you tried and loved? Will you try any of the ones above?! Leave your comments below in the comment zone!!

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Independence!

This week is all about "independence"! 

When I woke up this morning and decided this week will be about Independence Day and that I wanted to create an Inspiration Board about it..this is what came to mind! I was inspired by the history and the meaning behind July 4th.

Independence to me means, "I have a choice"! I love the country I live in and I am proud to be an African American living in the U.S.A!!

Be Inspired! 

Talk To Me:

What inspires you about Independence Day? What comes to mind? Do you think of the flag, bbq's, fireworks, the war...what do you think about? How are you inspired to share with others what it means to you? Share your thoughts below in the comment zone! :-)

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Kindness!

Be Kind. Be Inspired!

Talk To Me:

Do you display acts of kindness towards others? In what ways are you kind to those you know and don't know? Share a story of a kind act you did for someone! Did someone do something kind for you? Share your story below in the comment zone. :-)

 

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{On The Blog Today} UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration!

A new week has begun and it's time to be inspired!! When you think about inspiration, what comes to mind? Stop and take a second to think....hmmm....the first thing that usually comes to my mind is color! I talked about the meaning of colors in another UrDreamPlanner Monday Inspiration post which you can "read about here".

(picture found here.)

Colors is all around us! What's great about color despite what it represents it does not control how we feel and react in life. Seeing a certain color, tends to make you think a certain way which leads to how your day will go. So today and all this week I challenge you to be inspired by color differently.

I will take myself as an example. When I see red or pink, I almost automatically think about love! This week when I see those colors I am going to challenge myself to think differently. What else does that color represent to me and how can I be inspired differently throughout the week? Those will be the questions I ask myself.

: : : THE CHALLENGE : : :

As you go through the week, be inspired differently about the colors you see. Write down what first comes to mind when you are inspired by a color and then write down how you were able to see that same color in a different light! I will be mentioning this challenge all week on Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC FB Pg, so feel free to check in there to stay reminded to participate.

I will share with you next Monday why you are doing this challenge! And, I am doing it too!! So together, let's be inspired about how we relate to color!!

Be Inspired!

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Are you doing the color challenge? What comes to mind when you are inspired?? What does inspiration mean to you? Share your comments below in the comment zone! :-)

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: Celebration Food!

It's Monday and I don't know about you, but I love to be inspired! I get inspired by life! A smell, sound, just seeing something beautiful, can spark a bit of inspiration up in me. One thing that can always inspire me is, FOOD!!! Yes, I love food! Besides being a very picky eater and allergic to the entire nut family, milk and chocolate...I LOVE TO EAT! So today's inspirational post is about food!! And not just any food, but food that guests dream about when attending a wedding or event!

Celebration Food!

Celebration Food is what I like to describe as "fun and tasty" food that you eat at weddings & events. 

 As a guest, you have two expectations:

{Found via: "i shoot my dinner blog"}

-Expectation #1: You are expecting it to not taste like your basic "wedding" or basic "party" foods. (Guests want to walk into a room and see decorated tables. A nice spread of something delicious. They don't want to eat basic turkey and gravy. Guests come seeking Filet Mignon topped with mashed potatoes that look like a flower and dressed with baby carrots & asparagus in some amazing sauce! Or at least something equally fancy and yummy.)

 {Found via Colin Cowie's Rules for Great Wedding Food}

-Expectation #2: You are expecting to leave full! (When attending a wedding or event, guests expect to eat! The "Celebration Food" is the highlight of the morning, afternoon or evening. Be prepared to feed your guests because they came hungry. Don't scare your guests, with food that looks so foreign you end up wasting your money because everyone just picks over their food. Give your guests familiar options, so they can actually enjoy the food!! Food makes guests happy, and happy guests dance, take pictures and rave about your wedding or event!)

When deciding what food to serve to your guests, think about their common likes and dislikes. Consider any allergies and diet restrictions. Guests are coming to celebrate you, as you are the guest of honor. However, you as the guests of honor should treat your guests like royalty AND royalty eats well!! So get inspired by the guests you invited and make sure the "Celebration Food" is fun and tasty!! 

Be Inspired!

Talk To Me:

What is your experience with "Celebration Food" when attending a wedding or event? Rate it on a scale of 1-10, was is it excellent(10) or horrible(1)?  What is your favorite food to see when attending a wedding or event? Share your stories below in the comment section!! :-D

 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration: "5 Ways to Believe in YOU!"

Have you ever been so excited about your dreams that you over thought and felt completely lost in thought? Well, it has happened to me before and it is not a place you should stay in for a long time. To get out of a stagnant place..you must first believe in yourself and the talent that you have!!

5 Ways to Believe in YOU!

1.Speak Life - Say positive affirmations!

2. Do - Make moves and take the first step, whether that be educating yourself, training, etc...make the moves needed to succeed!!!

3. Engage - Surround yourself with positive people that can uplift you!

4. Be Inspired - Learn you, so you can know what you like and love to do!

5. Live - Simply live out your dream. Live for you and not for people!!

I saw The Wiz at my hs on Saturday and it brought back so many memories from when I did it as a freshman in hs ( I was a dancer in the musical)..so I want to leave you with this song! 

Believe In YOU!!

Talk To Me:

Do you believe in yourself? Do you have a daily or weekly affirmation that keeps you going? Leave a comment below, it just may help you inspire someone else!! :-D 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration!

Today's UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration is for anyone that needs some encouragement. 

Be blessed!

Be Encouraged by William Becton & Friends

Talk To Me:

When you get discouraged, what do you do to uplift yourself? Do you write, sing, pray, talk to a friend, other? Share an encouraging story or words that helped you during a rough time below in the comment section. Stay uplifted! :-)

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration!

It's Monday, let's get inspired!

Today I want to inspire you to "Never Give Up!"

Be Inspired!

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Do you feel inspired? What keeps you motivated to be successful? Are you preparing for your future? Any words of inspiration to share with others reading? If so, leave a comment below! :-D

 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration!

It's MONDAY!!!!

Time for some much needed weekly inspiration! Not sure what everyone is going through, but sometimes it's great to be reminded that you are talented! It's important that we believe in the talents God has given to us.

It's time to believe in yourself and make it happen!!

Believe in Yourself. Be Inspired.

Talk To Me:

Do you believe in your dreams? Are you living out your dreams? Are you dreaming and not living? Where are you in life...are you happy? Think about that..what steps can you take/have you taken to make your dreams a reality?? Leave a comment below, it may help someone reading! :-D

 

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UrDreamPlanner's Monday Inspiration!

It's Monday! Time for us to get inspired and motivated about our future!! When you envision a plan, whether it be big or small you must do something to make it happen. When one door closes another door or window will open and allow for the continuation of your plan!

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Today I want to inspire you to Keep It Going! Don't allow doubt, people, objects, etc. to stop you from completing your goal. I know my followers or those reading this may believe in a different God or no God at all or just may believe in Jesus Christ. None the less, the owner of this blog is a God fearing woman and I thank Jesus Christ for being my inspiration and motivation. Knowing that Jesus is there for me and if I rely on Him, my dreams will work out according to His plan for me! That right there is inspiring enough to keep me going! What about you?

Yesterday, I realized that taking the short cut is no longer going to work. Now I wasn't cutting corners to the point of where I wasn't giving it my all, but at the same time I was taking a lot of short cuts. I know now that if I want this to be successful I am going to have to put in the money and more money (LOL) to make this big dream of mine a reality! I had begun to feel defeated last night after I ran into a road block on a project I am working on but I thank God for bringing people into my life that can make the impossible...possible! Now I have to Keep It Going!!!

Be Inspired! Be Motivated! Keep It Going!

Wishing you all a Happy Monday! :-D

Talk To Me:

What inspires you when you hit a road block and feel like giving up? Who do you call on to uplift you? Do you have supportive ppl in you life that can help keep you on track? Share your challenges and how you overcame/ are overcoming them! Share your success stories! Would love to chat with you so leave a comment below! :-D

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