Crafting with Markers

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I may have said in my last post I had a bit of an obsession with pens/markers/pencils….

This is true.  I love a good marker.  I recently got to try out the new Infinity Permanent Markers.  They come the a great range of colors so you will be all set to get your crafts going!

One of the first things I like to do when I try out a new marker is write in all different colors, fonts, and speeds to check out how it flows and see if I like it.  I don’t have the best handwriting, but you get the picture.  It was fun playing around.  I must say they did write really smooth and the colors were great!

D7K_2517Look at all these fab colors!

Drooooooool…….
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This marker has a great pointed tip for just the right control.D7K_2213

Well, since I had all these fun markers to play around with I thought I would make something fun for Connor.  We are in the car a lot and of course he always wants a snack.  I decided to make him a snack bin for his goldfish.  I let him pick out the container and then he helped me figure out what he wanted on it 🙂
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So this is what we came up with!  It’s a cute little container with his name and perfect for his goldfish snacks.  He loves it and he thinks it’s so cool that his Mommy made it for him.  The markers went on super smooth and I had this project done in no time.  I didn’t have to go over and over it. I just colored on the clear plastic once and that’s all it took.D7K_2645

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Can we say super excited kid???

He’s crazy….I love him and he loves his new goldfish snack container!  Win+Win.D7K_2657

Check out Infinity Markers and get a .75 off coupon HERE.

Hope y’all have a great FRIDAY!!!! Wahoo!  Happy crafting everyone!

Midweek Randoms

I’m linking up with Megan for “Midweek Randoms

Lord knows my mind is all kinds of random.  Sometimes it’s just easier to post random stuff that’s been hanging around in your head than it is to come up with a clever, tidy blog post.

I think 4 people I know had babies today.  That is random.

Here is my little BACHELOR.  (3 and younger ladies) I love Red 21 Boys.  It’s one of my favorite stores to shop for boy clothing and they constantly have amazing sales.  D7K_2572

I saw these Barbies the other day and I thought of how much Bonnie and I would have LOVED playing with them.  A space Barbie….who knew?D7K_2272

I was cleaning out my desk at work and came home with all these pens.  I think I have a pen addiction.  I can’t go into Target or Walmart without buying new pens to try because it just might be the best pen I’ve ever had.  D7K_2560

My Mom gave me this cookbook for my birthday.  She said it looked like me 🙂  I can’t wait to try some fun stuff out in it soon!
D7K_2562Connor’s school had a puppetere come and do a show for them today.  I ran up there to crash the party & take some pictures.  The kids absolutely loved it and he did a great job!D7K_2583

I got my July Birchbox in today.  I LOVE this lipstick. Usually I am picky about lipsticks because they can taste like wax or wierd tasting….but this went on so smooth and tasted great!

My haul included:

ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Naked, Birchbox bobby pins, Benta Berry Matifying cream, Curl Keeper, & Juicy Couture La La perfume sample.

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Love this picture of my Mom & Dad with Connor.  I already miss this so much already…..waaaaaahhh!!!!D7K_2219

Terence and I have been watching Stephen King’s The Dome this summer.  It’s pretty good so far, crazy, but good!  What do you expect from Stephen King?  It sucks you in and now I can’t stop watching because I have to see what happens to this town…..eeeeek!  It’s so hot I am dying.  I try to pick out a shirt every morning that won’t show pit stains.  It sucks.  Ugh.  Well, I better get some rest before work tomorrow!

We are over hump day and now headed for Friday! Whoop!  Whoop!

Seattle’s Best Coffee #DFW Night of Fun + Awesome Giveaway!

Last night Connor Jamesy and I drove to Dallas to visit the grand opening of Seattle’s Best Coffee.  He asked who was going and I said “It’s just me and you bud!”  Then I said “Will you be my date?”  Connor said “Yeah Mommy I’m your date!”  So sweet!

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Sign up on Facebook to get a free signature beverage!callout_ecard left_brand_img Here are all the new DFW locationsmapWhen we got there we met up with such a sweet gals from Chicago. It was funny because I don’t think they were used to the hot Texas weather.  It’s iced coffee all the way for me!   

This was my favorite food item:  Spinach & feta pretzel wrapD7K_1443 Connor wanted green coffee….so he had the mint chocolate chip mochaD7K_1441 D7K_1438From left to right: S’mores Mocha, Caramel Pretzel Mocha, Mint Chocolate Chip Mocha, and my favorite the Birthday Cake Latte.  They were all delicious!  We tried almost everything on the menu….it was craziness!  Everything was so good though.D7K_1437 D7K_1434 D7K_1436The new Seattle’s Best Coffee shops are “pop-up” coffee stores.  Everything is sold through the drive through or walk-up window.  It’s meant to be fast and convenient and I’d agree that it sure was!  The food is wrapped so it’s easy to eat on the run and won’t make a mess while driving…..score!   There is even a macaroni and cheese you can eat on the go….how cool is that?  It’s got a little jalapeno kick to it.  So good!D7K_1429 D7K_1424 D7K_1425 D7K_1423 The menu selection:D7K_1420

We had a fabulous time and the gals from Seattle’s Best treated us (and our bellies) to some amazing goodies!

The BEST part is they are giving me

(5) $10 Seattle’s Best Coffee gift cards

to give away to readers!!!

Woohoo!!!!  They must really love you huh?

 

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Friday Favorites

These are a few of my favorite things!

Makeup Forever’s new aqua line….perfect for summer!

I have the aqua liner on my right lid.

It has a bit of shimmer and you know how I love bling and shimmer…051113 (2 of 11)051113 (4 of 11)Aqua Smoky Lash goes on super thick to coat each lash051113 (5 of 11)Makeup Forever concealor, great at covering up blemishes and under eye circles.  It goes on super smooth and blends perfectly with your skin.051113 (6 of 11)

051113 (7 of 11)051113 (8 of 11)Kidecals waterproof labels.  You can use them for just about anything and they won’t peel, run, or scrunch up.  (Sorry about the blackout, but I have my address on mine & for privacy purposes had to black it out.  051113 (9 of 11)

Kidcals can be found here.

Use code: javamamablog for 15% off051113 (11 of 11)Glaceau Fruit Water….so GOOD. Zero cals.D7K_1265

If anyone finds these shoes in a size 8 I will kiss you!  I’ve been looking forever, but I don’t think they sell them anymore???  Me Too flats in red patent.908718604_260paige-redpat_tv_lrg_104Maybooks are 50% off until Sunday!!!  I love my Maybook and it’s so easy to carry anywhere.  I ordered another because mine is about to expire.  They also have a GREAT food log/diary version too!  Lots of new designs to choose from.MAYBOOK

Authentic Mom Mother’s Day Giveaway & Prize Pack!

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I have written about my love foAuthentic Mom before, they are such a cute, cute, CUTE  store!  I first found them when I was searching for “Java Mama” on Etsy and spazzed out when I saw they sold a “Java Mama” t-shirt.

Not only did they have a “Java Mama” shirt, but they also had so many other adorable Mom shirts as well.  I can relate to so many of them!  Ha!

Kriss, the owner of Authentic Mom, is the sweetest person and she’ll make sure your shirt is just perfect.

Here is a little bit about Authentic Mom:  “Authentic Mom specializes in unique, light-hearted, hand drawn t-shirt designs, lovingly made for women and moms everywhere.  Authentic Mom uses super soft 100% cotton t-shirts that have been hand dyed and screen printed in the United States. Each piece features artwork that was hand drawn by me or my mom, Cookie.”

Super fab Authentic Mom tote

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Here is me in the “Java Mama” t-shirt.  You can get this in blue or pink.

(And YES…it is super soft and comfy!)D7K_9389

I know there are so many other Java Mama’s out there & Kriss wanted to bless all of you Moms (and Moms at heart) this Mother’s day!

Kriss from Authentic Mom is giving away a fabulous package from her shop!

Giveaway includes:

(1) Java Mama t-shirt

(2) Authentic Mom tote bag

(3) $10 Starbucks card x 3 (I’m contributing some Starbucks love too!)

There will be one winner of the prize package & 2 winners for $10 Starbucks cards!

Woohoo!

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