This weekend was beautiful!! So beautiful that we decided to forgo all structure + routine in our home and pack up a lunch and head to Irvine Regional Park for an afternoon in the sun. We ate a picnic lunch, rode the train, experienced horse back riding for the first time (well the kiddos anyway, Kyle used to barrel race once upon a time) and ended our day at the OC Zoo. We had such an incredible time, looking at all the animals, who were also out and about in their cages enjoying the sun. OC Zoo has over 100 difference animals + species, all of which have been rescued. So awesome!!
Normally, I’m a huge stickler about routines and especially nap time, but you can’t miss out on spending a day enjoying the beautiful sunshine. After freezing in 50 degree weather (yes we are wimps), we couldn’t pass up the chance to be outdoors in 75 degree weather. And bonus for mama, the littles were so tired when we got home at 3:30 that we all laid down and took a little snooze, then woke up and headed out for sushi dinner. Being that the kids are 1/2 Asian, we thought it would be a fun experience for them + they loved it!
I can’t believe it’s already Sunday and we’re moving into a new week. I know tomorrow is a holiday so I thought I’d get our week started off right with an awesome giveaway. Friends, you know I love my sponsors, they are truly amazing! Not only do they have beautiful blogs + shops, but also generous hearts. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, check out these lovely ladies and enter to win some swag from them.
How was your weekend by the way, did you do anything exciting?
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My name is Danielle and I’m a full-time college student currently pursuing a marketing degree. When I’m not attending classes, studying, or catching up on my favorite TV shows, I like to share my thoughts by blogging. On my blog, Framed Frosting, you’ll find mostly fashion posts and bits of my life. Once in awhile if I’m feeling creative, you’ll also find a DIY project or new recipe!
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My blog is a place where I share about our Arizona adventures, including the ups and downs of grad school, tips for home management, recipes, travels, and bits about marriage. My sincere hope is that my blog, regardless of the topic for the day, will be about Jesus and that my words will be written for His glory.
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Hello! I’m Carissa, a SAHM, blogger and beginner sewer. I love fashion, dress up and looking for good shopping deals. Although, I enjoy working on my blog, I’m still new to the blogging world, but I’m having fun while trying to grow it. Also, I’ve always wanted to learn to sew, so I decided to take some sewing classes, and found that I enjoy doing that also. I just wish I had more time:)
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Hi There! I’m Tammy, and Lemons, Avocados & the Bay is my little home on the internet. I blog about my beachy kinda life in San Diego and the little things that make me smile. I would love it if you stopped by and said hello. Hope to see ya there!
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I’m Alli, a wife and a mommy to one little man. I love living my life as simple as possible. I strive to make others happy and believe that it’s the little things in life that make it so beautiful. I enjoy cooking, snowshoeing, caramel apples, the great outdoors, taking naps and coffee. I live my life to the fullest and every day gets better and better!
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I love anything simple and classic, hence the name.. My blog is an avenue for me to channel out my passion for the things i love such as clothes, beauty products, home decor, food & champagne and anything sparkly. *cheers!
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Hi + welcome to my little spot in the blogesphere.
I'm so glad you stopped by.
My name is Alissa + I'm the fun-loving, chocolate addict, coffee drinking
Wife + Mom behind the blog Rags to Stitches.
I hope you’ll pop around and stay for a while.
I don’t have a resolution but I chose “grow” as my one little word for the year, so my goal is to grow personally and professionally.
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Amazing giveaway items! I want to check out all their sites Tom in my computer-the buttons are gorgeous!
Get fit
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Be with my husband more.
No more not spending time together
To more attentive to my FAITH Every single day!!!! Not to let it slip out of sight for even a day. So far so good! lovely giveaway Alisa:)
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spending more time with family – spending $ smarter
My resolution was/is to be healthy. <— gee I'm original
Also, to set goals and follow through. Basically to sell all three of our gas guzzling cars/trucks and buy a single prius and share. Yep, one car for us! We are DOWNSIZING!
We're also wanting to buy our first home. And surprisingly, also downsizing in that department too. I -do not- I repeat, -do not- want to clean two full baths anymore!
I also have big plans for my small photography business. I'm excited for this year!
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I’m working on a healthier me! Mind, Soul and body!
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My News Years Resolution’s was to live in the present and stop worrying about the past and future.
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I really want to give more to charity!
xx
Kelly
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My New Year’s Resolution is to grow my relationship with The Lord. Spending more time with Him and including my boys. My next resolution is to start a non-profit organization in memory of my daughter, Lilly, to make care boxes for families who leave the hospital with empty arms.
I’m not good at keeping resolutions, so I chose to do monthly goals instead. For January, one of my goals was to finish decorating my 2 little boys’ room. We moved the end of August and until recently it was a blank canvas with a {rarely slept in} crib and a toddler bed with a dresser and comfy book reading chair. It isn’t finished but is looking more ‘lived in’ now!
I’m not good at keeping resolutions, so I chose to do monthly goals instead. For January, one of my goals was to finish decorating my 2 little boys’ room. We moved the end of August and until recently it was a blank canvas with a {rarely slept in} crib and a toddler bed with a dresser and comfy book reading chair. It isn’t finished but is looking more ‘lived in’ now!
i don’t make resolutions. but i’m working on getting mroe done with my blog.
i love those goats!
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To cook meals every week! Hard to do as a college student
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One of my New Years Resolutions for myself was stress less about every day situations that come up and enjoy the time I have now with my beautiful family:)
To be more organized
To be more intentional with my time, especially with getting into the Word!
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To be more active
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I didn’t make any resolutions this year. My main goal for the year is to continue exercising and eating healthy.
I want to lose weight and get toned up.
What a great giveway and a chance to *meet* some new ladies through their blogs.
To buy a DSLR and learn Photoshop and I’ve already done both!
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I’ve resolved to get healthy!
To go to church more
LOVE this giveaway! One of my resolutions was to get my poetry published
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Lose my last bit of 3 babies under 3 weight!!!
No resolutions but I am committed to cherishing EVERY relationship.
Great giveaway! My resolution is to create and stick to a cleaning schedule. I’m not an awesome housekeeper – and I want 2013 to be the year that changes!
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I resolve to dump the frump and to smile more
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my resolution is to stay motivated, be determined, and do it all with purpose. that includes all aspects of my life but staying on track with what my values are.
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I vowed that I would craft more and start my blog!
To quit smoking – and I did!
To continue working out. So far I’ve been great at it! Been at it since October. I also had to live a healthier lifestyle/cook more, but that one is still challenging at times, haha.
To be an inspiration and to be inspired!
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To eat more fruits & veggies with every meal and to call my friends and family more often.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Kym
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Hmmm I didn’t make any resolutions, but I have been trying to drink more water!
Marissa
Working out…..everyday! Even if it’s just a walk!
Carly
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Mine new years goals was to simplify and let go, big changes for us this year, just moved to a new state and have a new home starting over this year
my resolution is to write one line in a journal everyday
pssst. alissa. its a tidbit. unless you’re doing a play on words (about boobies). lol.
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My resolution this year is to be healthier. Physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually.
My resolution this year is to be healthier. Physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually. Hard to define as it’s kind of generally but jsut doing little things each day really adds up!
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MY NYR was to eat healthier and be a better friend
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to be more intentional!!
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I need to drink more water and less pop. So far so good!
Live life more fully – and then I bought a ticket to London!
To get a job with my new nursing degree!
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To learn to surrender and give up my fears and worries to God!
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Get out my camera more, carry it with me more, and be more intentional!
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