Book Swap Reveal!

As you know, I joined in the Chaotic Goddess Swaps Book Swap this month! My partner was Heather from spiritblog.net, she lives close to where I used to live and enjoys the same kind of books as I do. 

Heather sent me Paradise Lot as the book she loves and suggests I read. It definitely looks like something I am going to enjoy! I'm always trying to find new inventive and smart ways to better my garden, this book will help!
The other two are from my wishlist, with the Chakra book being the one that Heather is interested in for herself.

I can't wait to jump into The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs. My yard/forest is the perfect place to practice what I learn from it. Thank you so so much Heather, you've provided me with endless days of reading and learning!

The next swap is Swapoween! Come join the fun!

12 Days of Christmas Swap Reveal

Hey y’all! Sorry it’s been so long since I last checked in. We bought a house! ..And started renovating it. But, that’s for another post.

Today I want to show off what I got from my awesome partner, Amanda, over at Funky Frugal Mommy for the Chaotic Goddess Swaps’ 12 Days of Christmas Swap!

 We have quite a bit in common and I loved getting to know her! We both like gardening and chickens and have sweet little babies :)

It was a very pretty box to open!

There were so many goodies! I tried getting the majority of it all in photos.

 I LOVE that book! If you know me, then you know I love my chickens and anytime I can learn something new regarding them I get very happy. That cute little B stocking was also filled with some pretty delicious candies.

My sweet little Olivia got some awesome things from Amanda and her family and I love the Christmas napkins and all the earrings and rings!

It was such a fun experience getting to know someone new and opening all the goodies :)

PJ Party Swap Reveal!

This is the best 1st's of all the 1st's... Want to know why? 

It's my birthday!

I'm 26 this year.  Yuck.  It's okay though because I got a ton of awesome things in the mail yesterday and today, lots of nice text messages, and some very sweet phone calls.

My favorite package of the day was definitely my PJ Party Swap box! I LOVE IT!

Traci totally outdid herself and I can only hope she likes everything I chose for her as well.

Want to see my goodies?!

 Isn't that tank top cute?! That shade of green on the shorts is my fave, too! She made a super cute keepsake box, handwritten recipe cards(I'm a sucker for handmade everything), an awesome mix cd which just shows how incredibly similar Traci and I are, and a glittery green notebook and pens to play MASH! Traci, when I saw that you referenced MASH in your card I went right back to school. I'm totally going to have a mini MASH party soon! And do you see that little yellow thing over to the right?

 THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS! A Ron Weasley is our King pin. I am in love with it.  Traci and I share a love of Ronald Weasley so the fact that she threw this in makes my heart smile :)

These awesome candies/bars called Unreal. They are pretty good!

 The candle smells amazing and she totally stuck with my favorite color, green!  And, I know I'm supposed to do it at night but I already used some of Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Mud Mask and now my face smells great and is super soft!

 And a super adorable paisley cup filled with more UNREAL products.

Now I'm off to enjoy my awesome new cd which features Muse, old Fall Out Boy, Black Keys, Franz Ferdinand and more!  Come on over and sign up for the next swap over at Chaotic Goddess Swaps. It's a lot of fun and you are guaranteed to meet someone amazing!

Happiness, Showcases & A Swap Party!

That means Joe comes home in 3 days!!!!!

I cannot even begin to express the happiness I feel knowing that he's going to be back soon.

Want to know what else makes me happy? 

These gorgeous treasury lists featuring some amazing small business owners. 

'July!' by horki

Enjoy!

Christmas in July - Silver S... PineberryBouti... $3	Hand Knit Bow Hair Clip in R... theknittingsea $11	Christmas In July Stocking H... eweandmeyarns $45	Bikini. Crochet bikini. Croc... MUNIVERSE $49
Knitted baby bolero and skir... ATLASKNITSHOP $49	Antique silver plated embell... HirasuGaleri $18	20 Christmas Ornaments, Baby... mamadothat $40	CHRISTMAS IN JULY Handmade V... wkburden $3.99
SALE 15% OFF Poppy Necklace,... petiteVanilla $8.5	Christmas in July Sale - STR... SoapsByAlexand... $4.4	The Quiet Night Series. Holi... imeondesign $6	Christmas in july, Crochet r... Lasunka $18
30 - Canada Day, July 4th Ch... ThePaperCard $6	Deer, Greeting Card, Woodlan... mulberrymuse $5.25	Christmas in July SALE - Min... StellaKenton $5.15	Candy Cane Long Stocking Cap... MountainGoth $25.99

'Daily Dose' by RinnovatoVintage

Pretty neutrals from today's team Wanelo "Show Me" thread : )

Childrens duffel coat patter... joyofmotion $6.5	Decorative Wall Letter A han... FischerFineArt... $38	Lime Green Sea Glass Angel F... WaveofLife $17	Peace Sign Black and White i... AFlashOfNature $37
Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet... BraceletsByBet... $58	Dried lavender glass vial pe... AmazoniaAccess... $18	Zippered Arrow and Hearts Co... StevieLynnJewe... $18	Shopping list, grocery list,... PaperNotebook $8
Custom pencil portrait. 8x11... JoDiquez $65	Sea Glass Dangle Earrings: ... SherryKayDesig... $20	Moss Aquamarine Earrings Omb... FizzCandy $70	Etched Flower Ring, Sterling... TheShedStudios $48
turquoise dreamcatcher chain... gildedingypsy $29	Wool knit scarf, merino wool... FruitofPhalang... $40	Wall Hanging Art or Quilt wi... SewPillowTalk $45	Solid Gold and Silver Delica... DaliaShamirJew... $95

I'm always looking for some great shop owners and bloggers to promote on my blog through posts and sponsorships! If you'd like to know how you can be featured leave me a comment and we'll chat!

Another thing I'm pretty happy/excited about is the latest swap from Chaotic Goddess Swaps!

Their latest swap is a PJ PARTY! Who doesn't like getting new pajamas? So excited for this one :)

Itty Bitty Beauty Swap Show Off!

I've been trying to break into the blogging world more.. Ya know, get my face and name out there, so I recently decided to join in on a beauty swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps in hopes of connecting with some new (new to me) bloggers.

I love who I was partnered with; Tiffanie seriously couldn't be any sweeter of a person.  We have way too much in common and she has an adorable little boy, who is also turning 3 this year, just like Olivia!  She ever so sweetly included some princess stickers and a birthday girl pin for Liv! Needless to say, she LOVES them.

Want to see what I got?!?

Mary Kay Eye Makeup Remover -- I've been told by many that it's the best!

E.L.F Eyelid Primer and Shadowy Eye Kit

Maybelline Light Pink Blush

Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara

I love it all and can't wait to attempt a shadowy eye look!

Thank you so much Tiffanie!!