Pins of the Week // Ad Spot Winners

Holy social media overload! I feel like the only thing I've done this week is market myself and others through every single [not really] social media network in existence.

I can honestly say that it does help and it is worth my time. I'd like to go ahead and share my favorite pins this week from lovely small businesses and fellow Pinterest mates.

--Pins of the Week--

Infant's Ruffled Romper

Vintage Slicer

Cute Spring Wreath Tutorial

Fruity Button Napkins Tutorial

Super Cute Bangle Bracelets

4 Ingredients - Raspberry Lime Jam

Neon Pink Bracelet

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AD SPOT GIVEAWAY WINNERS

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Tomorrow's Post: The Importance of Home Office Organization 

Small Business Showcase

I am starting to think that Hashtag Monday is destined to not exist. I'm not a fan of the trending hashtags today.. I'm going to start searching for a linky party that has topics I like for Monday. Does anyone know of a good linky party to join?

Until I figure out what Mondays are for sure going to be, I'm going to use them to showcase some of my favorite small business owners.

Here are a few collections of gorgeous handmade and vintage items that struck my fancy today.

'Fire in the Sky' by RinVinJewelry

abishessential... $99.87	rachelspetpain... $30.00	JewelryByLanni $38.00	TopazTurtle $90.00
StellaKenton $4.00	BijiBijoux $8.25	jursvi $13.00	luvbuzz $25.00
Africancrab $18.00	Pysar $580.00	PaganCellarJew... $9.99	madebymandy35 $25.00
Lusmysticjewel... $5.00	BeadsByDawn $8.00	tzteja $25.00	Mtbaldyglasswo... $15.00

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'Lova is all around you ...:)' by StavFineJewelry

StellaKenton $6.50	IncrediblesTN $36.00	BeautifulSunri... $40.00	KamaraLarryStu... $125.00
jewelrybyadoni... $12.60	SummerGemBouti... $25.00	KnitBlossom $40.00	YourPhotoMemor... $68.00
FeralHorse $9.50	CottonEnvy $34.95	sandpiperarts $30.00	MoonFireWicks $5.00
EpicLetterFram... $34.75	SimpleSophisti... $15.00	ScavezzeGoldsm... $1930.00	EllieMarieDesi... $9.00

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Have you entered my AD SPOT Giveaway yet? 5 days left! Any and all Small Business Owners & Bloggers are welcome! 

You may enter here.

Thank You Giveaway // Music Friday

I cannot begin to thank you all enough!

I truly am blessed to have gained so many followers this month.

You've made my heart smile and when it smiles it loves this song.

You know he makes you smile and want to dance<3

I have a lot planned for the future of this blog and I am more motivated than ever to work on it.

That being said, I'd love to give out some Sponsor Ad-Spots!

Each sponsor will be featured in a few blog posts, Pinterest, Twitter, WeHeartIt, etc..

You will also be featured on my ((now empty)) Sponsors Page for 3 months.

There will be 3 winners and each person will get a Sponsor Ad; a Large, Medium, or Small spot.

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If you would like to be a sponsor, check out my available Ad-Spots and blog/social network stats here. 

When Life Gives You Lemons, Drink Whiskey

I love lemons. I really do. They taste great, they are a wonderful cleaning product, a preservative, and makes your skin glow. Why am I talking about lemons? Well, it's simple, I am sick and I need my Grandma's Cold/Flu Cure and it involves fresh lemons.

Grandma's Cold/Flu Cure

Whiskey

Fresh Lemon Juice

Honey

Pepper, Peppermint, or Rock Candy

Heat these ingredients up in a pot for a minute or two, drink, be merry.

Not a cure, but it certainly makes you feel good. 

Congratulations to Michelle P for winning the New Year, New Hair Giveaway!

Two days left to enter my Nail Polish Prize Pack Giveaway 

And, speaking of Nail Polish I'll be trying Glittery Saran Wrapped Nails today!

I'll update later this evening with photos.
::Update::
Not a fan of Saran Wrapped nails, so I removed it and painted my nails normally. It's the same effect as Crackle, just a lot messier.

I need to make up #hashtagMonday, too. I'll do a double hashtag next week!

Nail Polish Tutorials & Giveaway!

I can't even begin to count how much time I've spent searching Pinterest for nail polish tutorials. Have you seen all of the amazingly simple ways to make your nails look like you spent a lot of money of them? I've tried a few tricks and I have been very happy with the outcome of all them.

Here are some of my favorite nail tutorials from Pinterest::

• Glitter Ombre Nails
• Reverse French Manicure (no idea what to call this but it's cute!!)
• Easy way to remove Glitter Polish
•  Scotch Tape and Stripes
• Use Crackle Polish for Designs
• Another Job for Tape!

I love nail polish. I really do. I bought a color called Boom Boom by Sinful Colors yesterday; I can't wait to use it! It's hot pink.

Today's New Year New You Giveaway features
3 Nail Polishes
   - Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Perky Pink .4oz
   - Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Breezy Blue .4oz
   - Sinful Colors Professional, Folly .5oz
Strengthening Nail Polish Remover with Gelatin
4-Way Buffer
Cuticle Stick

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BCS Dreams // 2013 Blog Preview

Were your BCS wishes granted last night or were all of your hopes and dreams completely squashed?

I am not an Alabama fan, nor am I a Notre Dame fame. I am, however, an SEC fan.

Go Vols<3

Joe is a Notre Dame fanatic. He had such high hopes and now he is in a sad football funk. He took a vacation day today and hasn't left the bed since 1am.

  

Other than an incredibly disappointing game we had quite a nice evening. Our house was filled with good people, good food, and good vibes; I loved it. 

On a completely random side topic, I always get nervous when I use a semi-colon. I don't know why, I have just always been iffy on using them in my writing. Should I have used one there? Ah! See, it's a never ending battle.

Anyways, now that this game is over I don't really have to think or hear about football. Yay!

::2013 Blog Preview::

Not in any order

DIY Tutorials (including a Headboard tutorial!)

Blog/Shop Features

More Giveaways 

 Recipes of all kinds (I slacked on this in December but I promise I will not miss them again)

Kid-Friendly Crafts

 Gardening//Natural Living Posts

And, many other topics that I'm sure are to arise throughout the year

Have you entered my most recent giveaway?

Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo & Conditioner

New Year, New Hair Giveaway

Can you believe it's already the 4th day of the new year? Have you stuck to your resolutions? I'm proud to say that I've stuck to mine.

The New Year brings many people a whole new attitude and outlook on life. I can't say how many stick with that positive feeling but, for me, this year will be different. Let me explain..
I am a stay at home mom and have been for a year and a half now; my daughter is 2.5. At first I enjoyed it, but soon found myself hating the person that I had become. I was boring! I fell into a funk. However, over the last year, I have successfully overcome all of the negativity from myself and others(nothing mean or malicious, just trying to find my correct happy place and where I fit in). My life is finally where I want it to be and this year is my fresh "beginning," back to being the positive, fun, loving, happy person I always was.
To make sure I stay positive, I need to make myself feel good on a daily basis (it could be something little.) I put makeup on every morning and make sure my hair looks cute, even if I am staying in and typing a blog post. Something as small as a little bit of blush and some mascara can make a huge impact on anyone's mood/attitude. Maybe it isn't makeup for you.. What about a morning yoga session? A mini spa exfoliation treatment before bed? A long warm shower? It could be anything.

Sticking to my positive attitude, I am going to share some my favorite feel good products with you over the month of January.

I will holding a Giveaway every Friday this month!

Today's giveaway features some of my favorite hair products.

Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo & Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Conditioner, valued at $15.98

Not only do these products smell amazing, but they are highly effective at softening and rejuvenating dry, coarse hair. They are made from natural ingredients and use eco-friendly packaging, definitely a plus! 
Contest is open to US and Canadian residents

 

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