Month: July 2014
Showing Love to Our Troops with Community Coffee
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting Community Coffee. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”
A lot of you already know this, but Terence and I were in the Air Force for a little over 5 years. Right after we got married August 2001…September 11th happened. Our lives for the next 5 years would be CRAZY! Terence worked very hard during those years and also spent a term in Iraq. I remember how scared I was and wondering if he was okay all the time. Being a military family is not always easy.
I love to support companies that support or troops in return. I’m so grateful for everything our military does for us. I know exactly how they feel because we’ve been in their shoes. Community ® Coffee has a wonderful program right now where they are matching your purchase with an additional four bags, and will send all eight items plus a signature military mug to the APO/FPO military base address of your choice.
If you know someone in the military, whether a friend or family who loves coffee…..like ME…this is a great program to show them how much you care. I know every little thing you send to remind them you care is appreciated.
I received some flavors of Community® Coffee to try and I absolutely loved the Hazelnut flavor. My Dad loves Hazelnut too 🙂 He served 11 years in the US Army….I grew up a military brat and swore I’d never marry into it, but God had other plans! ha ha!
So, if you love coffee as much as I do and want to share the love with those who need it most please consider visiting Community® Coffee and supporting our troops!
I promise it won’t go unnoticed 😉
Finish This Link Up: Week 26 + WINNERS!
First let’s start off with our WINNERS from week 25 of “Finish This”!
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STARBUCKS from Becky, #18 – CASSIE (My Blessed Life)
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AMAZON from Lisa, #28 – NINA (The Joni Journey)
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DOWNEAST BASICS from Jen, #14 – GABI (The Memoir of Gabrielle)
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TARGET from Nicole, #5 – KRISTEN (Up North Mama)
Winners have all been emailed! Thank you Nicole 🙂
WELCOME TO WEEK 26 OF FINISH THIS … your co-hosts are LISA (Coastlined), JEN (The Arizona Russums), BECKY (The Java Mama) and NICOLE (Three 31). The link up instructions are simple: answer the prompts in a post on your blog. Then, add the post to the collection list using the link below. Next week’s prompts are located at the bottom of this post.
1. It’s never too late …
To chase your dreams! You are never too old, too poor, or too busy to try and better yourself and do something you REALLY want to do! If you want something bad enough do it and quit making excuses!
2. I compare myself to others …
Too much. It’s hard not to compare yourself to others in this society. Eventually you just have to reach a point in life where you don’t care and live for yourself. Someone will always be smarter, prettier, and more successful. But- nobody is perfect. Do what’s best for you and your family and you can’t imagine how satisfying that is. Once you start living like that you can do anything.
3. My personality is …
I would say bubbly. I’m a pretty happy-go-lucky person in general. Yes, I have days where I’m just tired and depressed and are frankly BLAH. But everyone does….I enjoy each day and try to live it the best I can. I’m definitely a people person and love socializing with others. Although I hate having attention directly on myself, especially in front of others. I know that sounds weird….but it’s true.
4. I can …
Squeak. It’s a family talent. Maybe one day I’ll “vlog” it. I dunno….it’s just a funny little sound you make when you press your lips together. I’m also a very artsy person. I love graphic designing, crafting, and photography among other things.
5. I embrace change …
Oh change is hard for me. I find a sentiment in everything that makes change hard. But I’ve found that as I get older change is easier and is bound to happen at some point. So, there’s not much else you can do besides go with the flow!
Apparently Grumpy cat and KStew don’t embrace change???
Now it’s your turn. Answer these prompts in a post on your own blog and join the link up! Come back next Wednesday for another round of Finish This where we’ll answer the prompts below!
Getting photo bombed at work trying to take a selfie 😛 ha ha! Love these peeps!
Prompts for WEEK 27 (July 9) are:
For July 4, I celebrated by …
My go-to cosmetic product is …
I am inspired by …
The best relationship advice I received was …
When no one is around, I tend to …
Twinkie Tuesday ~ The Rose Wedding
Prelude: I know a lot of you used to read my twin sister Bonnie’s blog years ago. She’s not quite ready to start a blog herself, so we are going to start doing “Twinkie Tuesdays” so she can update all our friends on her life. She’s actually the one that got ME blogging! I hope you enjoy the update and feel free to leave a comment and tell her HELLO! 🙂
Wowzers…it’s been a LONG time since I’ve Blogged! I miss it, & then sometimes I feel like I already have so much on my plate, that I can’t muster up the energy to start again. BUT, a lot of exciting things have happened in the past few years!
Let’s try to sum everything up the best I can… I moved back to Arkansas from Las Vegas, Nevada in November of 2012 to be closer to family. Going through a divorce after 7 years of marriage & moving home with an infant was so hard looking back, but God sure has blessed me since. I haven’t heard from Jarrett’s father (& that has been extremely hard, but I know is a blessing in disguise in the long run).
I met an AMAZING man named Vincent, whom I met through a mutual college friend. My friend gave Vincent my phone # & he didn’t text first – NOTHING. Just called! I was at the point in my life where I thought, “I don’t need a maannnnn!!!” But, finally after 2 weeks of talking over the phone & countless times of him saying “We really seem to have a lot in common, we should go out” & I kept turning him down (HA!), we finally went on our first date in July 2012. After that first date, I think the rest is HISTORY!
He is my King & I love him SO SO SO much. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me & Jarrett. He is a WONDERFUL father to Jarrett & we are already in the process of making Vincent, Jarrett’s “Legal” Daddy. J.
Vincent is a HUGE Football fan, so that is definitely something I have had to get used to. Go STEELERS!!! Go HOGS!!! But, I have even decorated our living/dining room in sports theme, so I don’t think I’m doing too bad!!!We just recently got married on June 14, 2014, after almost 2 years of dating. I feel like I had my the “Dream” wedding I have always wanted.
