Category: Friends, Meetups, & Linkups

Finish This: Week 43 & Halloweeeeeeeen

Finish This Linkup with 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.

Have you heard about the *YEAR IN REVIEW* link up happening in December?
If you are a blogger then you absolutely MUST complete the *YEAR IN REVIEW* questionnaire. If you’ve never completed a similar questionnaire, click HERE. This special event will take place during WEEK 52 of the Finish This link-up, beginning Wednesday, December 31. Please share this with other bloggers.

1. As a kid, my favorite Halloween costume was
Oh gosh I had so many.  I loved the ones that my Mom would make herself.  These are a few of my favorites our Mom made:

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2. As an adult, I celebrate Halloween by
Every year the place I work has a theme, so I usually dress up that day.  This year’s theme is “What did you want to be when you were young?”  So you’ll see that soon I’m sure!

We usually take Connor around the block for awhile and then go back home and pass out candy.  Passing out candy is one of my favorite things to do because I just love to visit and see all the costumes.

3. My favorite candy is

Godiva.  I don’t like Hershey’s or cheap candy.  I do like an occasional Reese’s cup.  I LOVE Kinder anything!  It’s a chocolate from Germany that I wait every year for them to come out with around the holidays. 

I love dark chocolate.

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Finish This Link Up + Roots Coffee House

I’ve had a few technical difficulties with my site the last few days and haven’t been able to log in!  Bummer.

Anyways…I’m back now and ready for Finish This gals!

Finish This Linkup with 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.

1.  I can change the world by:  Being a witness about the Lord.  The more I let God’s light shine through my life then the better I can change the world.  People see that in you…I truly believe that.  “Let your LIGHT shine!”

2.  The best career advice I ever received is:  I don’t know that I’ve received a ton of career advice.  Always do what you know is right and follow your heart.  Do the best you can at your job and when you get home focus on your family.  Work isn’t everything, but it should be something you enjoy.  Be a team player and don’t act like you know it all…because nobody knows EVERYTHING!  Support your work family and having a positive attitude makes ALL the difference 🙂

3.  I first fell in love:  At 18 when I met my hubby.  I can’t say it was love at first site, but over time it built into something more than love.  He’s my best friend and I couldn’t do this life without him by my side.  You can read more about our LOVE STORY on this blog.

Recap of our weekend:

We were invited out to Roots Coffee House and had a great time supporting local businesses.  Thanks for having us!

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Friday Favorites, Fall, & Hoodies!

I’m linking up today with Momfessionals for Friday Favorites!  Can I just say how thankful I am for the rain last night and for a someone fall-ish day today?  If anyone texts me one more time and asks if I’m okay because Ebola is in DFW I may scream or just totally crack out on them.  WE. ARE. FINE.

I bought a turkey.  Connor and I have named him Mr. Gobblesworth.  I love this thing.  Even though it’s just a decoration I smile just looking at it on my counter.  Could we possibly have “Turkey on the Shelf”? D7K_2876My precious co-worker Wendy brought me back a Starbucks mug from the ORIGINAL Starbucks store in Seattle.  I work for the best company y’all and my co-workers and customers make every single day for me.  I am so blessed! D7K_2882Last Saturday I went over to my other co-worker Carolyn’s sister’s house and we had a “Pinterest crafting party”.  Basically you pick a craft from Pinterest and you all do it together at the party.  I made this big “B” and I am so happy with how it turned out!  I haven’t crafted in a long time…but I’ve always been a creative spirit.  I also have a new-found love for liquid gold leaf.  It’s awesome and you can antique or put gold on anything!  I got mine at Hobby Lobby. D7K_2923I took some pictures of my snuggle muffin yesterday.  We won some cute clothes from a blog giveaway from Ruum clothing.   So you know me I look for any excuse for a photo shoot.

Here are some shots I took below:

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Not sure why the pic above is so grainy…must have saved a small file. #bummer

Also, I’m OBSESSED with this shop that sells the cutest hoodies.  I mean seriously….Dear Santa please deliver on my doorstep. It’s called Evy’s Tree.

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HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

Pinterest Inspired + Finish This Link-Up

Today is a Pinterest Inspired link-up and it looks like so much fun.  Well, we are big TCU fans in our house.  Last week when I was at ShopRiffRaff I picked up a fun purple top with glittery details on the sleeves.  So my Pin-Spired post today is all about PURPLE!

My top is on the left and it can be purchased from the ShopRiffRaff website and it comes in lots of other colors.  I also love that warm fuzzy sweater on the top right and the “Fall in Love” purple top.  Such cute inspiring outfits 🙂

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Connor is going to be Batman for Halloween (As if there is ANY other choice for this child???)  Anyway, here he is in his costume in Gotham City ha ha!

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Aaaaaaand IT’S WEEK 38 OF FINISH THIS …

Your co-hosts are LISA (COASTLINED), JEN (The Arizona Russums), BECKY (The Java Mama) and NICOLE (Three 31) and the instructions are simple: answer the prompts on your blog and add the post to the link up. Next week, we’ll do it all over again with a new set of prompts.

1.  I’m most comfortable: When I’m around friends and family I know.  When I’m with my best friends and we can talk about anything and I can just vent.  I also am most comfortable after I’ve had my cup of coffee….go figure?

2.  Diamonds are:  I am a lover of all thing BLING.  So obviously I LOVE diamonds.  If I could choose a dream ring it would be rose gold with a pear shaped diamond.

I love this ring found HERE.

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3. I wish I could be more: Confident.  It’s so easy in the world today to let someone steal your self-esteem or confidence level.  I wish I could be about 40 lbs lighter.  I wish I was more spontaneous.  I wish I was a better wife and mom.  Sometimes I feel like I’m constantly failing on so many levels.  I wish my life were more romantic ( not like a fairy tale…but after you’ve been married 13 years that flame simmers down)  I don’t think my husband thinks I need to feel loved anymore and I wish he realized I DO still like it.  I wish money weren’t an issue because life is too short NOT. TO. LIVE.  I wish I was closer to Jesus.  I wish a lot of things….blah blah blah.  That’s the thing about wishing 🙂

Now it’s your turn to go link up HERE!

Weekend Wrap Up: ShopRiffraff Dallas, Sprinkles, & National Coffee Day

This weekend started off with a bang!  I went with Sarah and Diana to the Riffraff Dallas store opening and let me tell you it was so cute in there!  That store is adorable!  I got a couple of really cute tops for fall and one I think I’ll wear in our Christmas photos.  But all you DFW ladies need to stop by Riffraff SOON!

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I sent my Mom & Dad a text with the 3 of us holding our coffee.  They promptly texted back holding their Sonic cups.  They are so silly!  My Mom actually hates coffee, but my Daddy loves it like me 🙂

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The rest of the weekend was filled with laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning house.  Ya know all that fun stuff! We have tons of Halloween candy already.  The good thing is I don’t eat this stuff…I only like Godiva and the expensive chocolates.  Doesn’t that sound snotty??? har har har.

Take a look-see at that Sprinkles dark chocolate cupcake too.  Are you dribbling down your chin yet?  Yes, it’s just as good as it looks.  #chocoholic #onlytheexpensivekind

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Also, incase you didn’t know that TODAY is national coffee day here is my PSA : “TODAY IS NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!!!”

Starbucks must have missed that memo….GAH!  As far as I know Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s, and Dunkin Donuts are the only ones giving away incentives for National Coffee Day.  Good for you peeps.  I’m really disappointed in YOU Starbucks!!!

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Friday Favorites

I’m linking up with Andrea, Narci and Erika to share some Friday Favorites!

Holla everyone!  Have you had your cup of Starby’s today?

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I’m praying for the early release of the eggnog latte baby!

Have you heard of Woot?  I love this site.  It’s actually a part of Amazon.  I ordered my favorite shirt (coffee related of course) that my BFF Sarah told me about.

Check it out HERE:

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Let me express my love for Gorjana.  I love their jewels.  Right now everything is 25% off on their site.  I just love the dainty gold pieces and bling bling!

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Locally there are two events I’m really looking forward to!  One is Christmas in Cowtown in Fort Worth.  This will be my 3rd year to go and it keeps getting better and better!

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The other is the grand opening of Shop Riffraff in DALLAS!  It will be so nice to have a little piece of Arkansas right here in Texas.  I’ve never been to the actual store, but I have friends in Arkansas who just love it!  Are any of you coming?

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Photo Fun + Finish This

Last week I ordered some files from Caravan Shoppe and I am just in LOVE with them! I took the files to Office Depot and had them printed on 36 x 48 paper and they work great for photo backdrops. Someday my dream of having a professional photo setup will come true! Until then I think these are great for taking festive photos. The holidays are right around the corner and I’m excited to use these for some photo shoots.
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Connor begged for a skeleton shirt (This one glows in the dark) and this Batman bucket.  They are both from Chasing Fireflies.  I just love that magazine, most of the stuff is pretty pricey, but the bucket was only $8 & the shirt was on sale for $8 too!

I also got my Birchbox in this week.  I really wish they would include more MAKEUP!  I have about a bazillion perfume samples and nail polishes.  I want makeup yo!

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And don’t forget about our weekly Finish This Linkup with 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.

1.  I am the type of person who:  Wears my heart on my sleeve.  I get attached to people easily and I am very open and honest about things.  I care for people deeply and prayer and faith mean everything.  Being genuine is a quality I look for in most everyone, along with honesty.

2.  My favorite joke, riddle, or funny is:  “That’s what she said”  I dunno but everything Michael Scott cracks me up!

3.  All that really matters is: Faith, Family, and Friends.