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Raspberry Holiday Sparkler + {Giveaway Winner}

December 18, 2014

:: Raspberry Holiday Spritzer + {Giveaway Winner} ::

Did you all catch a glimpse of this Raspberry Holiday Spritzer in the latest edition of Momazine? Sara and I were featured in their winter edition of their online magazine! {It’s available on Google Play or the App Store.} It’s a beautifully curated magazine, chalk full of mommy moments, photography, and articles that inspire during this holiday season. We hope you check it out! In the meantime, we promised a few of you the recipe for this pink and sparkly bubbly drink. It’s perfect for a date night in, while wrapping presents, or as part of a cocktail bar with all of it’s fixings handy for guests to create and enjoy!

Oh, but wait! You were probably hoping to make this Raspberry Holiday Sparkler plus find out the winner of our Uncommon Goods Gift Guide + Giveaway… keep reading ahead, who knows it might be you?!! [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner

May 17, 2014

:: Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner ::

I love the quote above… it’s such a good reminder that we need to choose joy daily. It’s honestly more of a mindset, don’t you think? Some people are so good at seeing the bright side of things, finding the good in all circumstances, and learning life’s lessons in every trial. For others, it’s definitely a struggle.

I tend to be one of those optimistic people… however lately, I’m not sure if I’d describe myself as such. Life has a way of wearing you out, doesn’t it? I know I’ve written about this before… but for me personally, I get bogged down with the day-to-day things of being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama to four young children. I have this internal fight in me of wanting to go back to my profession as a school psychologist, but then also wanting to stay home with my kids during these years when they’re little. Of course, there is more than the mundane day-to-day things that get me down at times… it’s also the situational things that arise, as well. [Read more…]

doTERRA Essential Oils // Giveaway

May 13, 2014

:: dōTERRA Essential Oils // Giveaway ::

Hello, friends! Nicole and I have such a fabulous treat for you! We are sharing a guest post, written by our dear friend, Kari! She is going to fill you in on how, and why, she began using essential oils in her everyday life. In addition to her story, she is also putting on a LIVE webinar for our readers that will hopefully answer questions you have regarding use of the oils. To top it off, Kari is also hosting a GIVEAWAY on our site! One lucky person will win a dōTERRA essential oils introductory kit {lavender, peppermint, and lemon oil}! The rules to enter are simple… and are listed at the bottom of this post! The winner will be announced in our Weekend Lovelies this Saturday!

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First and foremost I want to say THANK YOU to Sara and Nicole for featuring me on their blog. I’m so very thankful for this amazing opportunity to share with you all something that is so near and dear to me, and has changed my perspective on health and wellness. My mission began on March 3rd, 2006 the day that my first daughter was born. I, like most first time moms, had so many overwhelming emotions, so much joy and happiness, and also a little bit (or a lot-o- bit) of fear and anxiety. Is she hungry, gassy, or tired? Is she too hot, too cold? Does she have a fever? Is she getting enough milk? Does she even LIKE me? Why is she crying? How do I DO this?!?!?

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Eden Pier Giveaway Winner

April 28, 2014

:: Eden Pier Giveaway Winner ::

Summer is coming and our lucky winner will be able to enjoy her $100.00 towards Eden Pier. We are excited to announce the winner of our Eden Pier Giveaway is……Dana!!! Congratulations Dana you are one lucky gal! It’s the perfect start to the week. We hope you enjoy your giveaway win and let us know if you decide to go with the Indigo Convertible Tankini or if you choose another one of Eden Pier’s fab suits. Congratulations!!!

Strawberry Shortbread Pie & Giveaway

March 20, 2014

:: Strawberry Shortbread Pie & Giveaway ::

Okay, so I am going to date Sara and I with this Strawberry Shortbread Pie Recipe. We don’t talk about our age, but let’s say besides Sara being my favorite red head; Strawberry Shortcake was mine as a kid. Luckily our girls have been able to experience one of our favorite childhood characters. Strawberry Shortcake and Cabbage Patch Kids were a big deal at the age of 5. In fact because of Strawberry Shortcake, I had asked for a Strawberry Cake for my 6th birthday party. From then on I loved everything that was strawberry. This Strawberry Shortbread Pie is an ode to all things strawberry. These little red berries make me happy and their sweetness makes for a winning combination with Walkers Shortbread Round Cookies. The mixture of the two makes for an awesome yet simple spring time pie!

We are a little blessed to experience these magical berries for most of the year. Sometimes we forget that strawberries aren’t as readily available to most of the country until the summer. Strawberries honestly, {besides all the talk of Strawberry Shortcake talk} have been a big part of my life. My Grandma Joan was a Californian Native. She was a fourth generation Californian. Making her family here in the state long before it was even a state. She had a fondness for strawberries. She liked to bake with them and she grew them in her backyard. My sister and I loved to see the little white flowers turn into red berries. Picking them and eating them straight from her garden was our favorite part.

In fact in a way this recipe is dedicated to her. It is my Grandma’s Strawberry Pie Recipe. I hope you enjoy it….

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DIY Jewelry Organizer and Giveaway

January 21, 2014

:: DIY Jewelry Organizer and Giveaway ::

I love the New Year! It’s a chance to refresh and revisit what needs to be prioritized and organized. This DIY Jewelry Organizer is a fantastic way to keep your jewelry at bay! We hope you are inspired to create your own!

Before we get to the tutorial… Sara and I are excited to offer you a chance to win a pretty baubled bracelet from Stella and Dot’s Spring Collection. We love GIVEAWAYS! The lucky winner can add this Amelie Sparkle Bracelet in Peach to their arm candy! {I think I might need this bracelet too, and a few others from their Spring Collection!}

Read ahead for your chance to win… but first we need to get our jewelry organized! Not a small feat, as before this project I had three old dusty jewelry boxes that were becoming more of a place to play for Madeline, than for me to actually use and see what was in them! My dear friend, Erica, inspired this jewelry organizer. If you visit her closet, she has her jewelry organized in a similar fashion. She made me see the light… that unless you have your jewelry displayed, you tend to wear the same pieces over… and over again. I decided it was high time to cut back and organize my jewelry so that I could enjoy my seasonal and special pieces more often. So first thing is first, before my run to Home Depot, I went through my boxes and made a giveaway, keep, and play pile.

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