Sponsor Spotlight

My two sponsors this weeks are great blogs you should definitely check out!!

First up is Lindsay @ Every Day Life

Hey guys I'm Lindsay from Every Day Life! I'm a college student studying Mass Communications with a heart for the Lord. I'm into everything I can possibly be in and I stay active and busy all the time. I had a beautiful family and fabulous friends. God has placed so many blessings in my life and I thank Him daily for all this He is doing for me and will continue to do. I love life and remember that each day that I have I can never get back so I better take all the chances and opportunities that I have.

Every Day Life is a place for me to share my thoughts, ideas, and sometimes craziness! I post about DIY craft projects, makeup, fashion, clothes, hair, and everything that could possibly be in between. I like to keep it fresh and new and down to earth. I love sharing my ideas with others and hearing about theirs as well. Every Day Life would love to have you come over and take a peek, even become a follower if you're up to it :) I promise you won't be disapointed!

Next up is Elizabeth @ Fearless & Frugal

{About Me} Hey everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I’m a 20-somethingsenior college student. I’m new to blogging, so I’m still getting the hang ofthis…but I love writing, trying new things and saving money (who doesn’t,right?) I’m obsessed with organizing, drinking coffee and listening to countrymusic. I have a newfound love for the outdoors, old movies, crafting andcooking. I’m a yoga enthusiast and have just recently started Pilates (which Ilove!).

{About My Blog} After the summer of 2011 I found myself with anoverwhelming number of credits to take my final year of college so I had toquit my job of 2+ years. Although I had spent my entire summer working and takingclasses, I still found time to shop, vacation and spend way too much money. Atthe end of the summer I was hit with a wake up call -- despite all the hours Ihad put in at work, my bank account was devastatingly low. I realized Icouldn't spend like I had been any longer.

Now I’m finding it moreimportant than ever to save money. I thought that by starting my blog, I couldshare my tips and tricks I've developed and learned along the way to helpothers who were living on a budget, or just trying to save a buck or two hereand there! I am by no means an expert (I'm studying history and then going onto grad school to be a teacher), but I have developed and adapted a lot oftricks that work for me. I also want to offer a few health, beauty, fitness andother tips as well! Come visit me at Fearless & Frugal and bear with mewhile I get started! :)

Sponsor Spotlight

Welcome High Heels and Hot Deals as sponsor his month. What a great blog! Lots of deals and money saving tips. Check them out.

Hello blogger friends!  We're Kait and Michele, but before we begin we'd like to give Heather a super special THANK YOU for having us on her blog!

We're the creative master-savers behind the blog High Heels and Hot Deals. 

Actually, we're just two moms who are sharing with you our tips to save and information on the products your crave.  Basically, we want to show you that you can save $$ on the things you buy everyday by using us as your guide - and it doesn't have to take you 124,309 hours a week nor do you have to be an extremist about it!

Plus, we want to share with you our views on super amazeball products that we think you may like (because we do!)

But who are we you ask?  Well...read on friends! 

I'm Kait - also known as mama, babe and Mrs. B.  You know, your average full-time mommy, wife, teacher and shopaholic.  I've been addicted to a good deal since my first hot purchase at Abercrombie and Fitch when I was 13.  Nowadays I'm always hunting for sales on studly baby clothes, free toothpaste, paper towels and occasionally the cute frock for myself.  In my spare time I'm mildly obsessed with running, reality T.V. and Kate Middleton.

Hi there, I'm Michele- I am a fairly new stay-at-home mommy trying to keep sane. I have a 14-month old and two teenage stepsons who LOVE to eat and spend money! I could spend hours browsing the racks at TJ Maxx and Home Goods.  I never buy anything that isn't on sale and I get super bummed when I don't walk out of a grocery store with at least a 50% savings on my receipt. In addition to being a mommy, I spend my days as a photographer and tend to get a little crafty with my sewing machine and glue gun. :) 

So check us out, follow us and be our friend!  We'd love to share with you our saving goodness! :)

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And, don't forget our blog!

www.highheelsandhotdeals.com

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Hello readers! I’m Leigh Anne and I am fairly new to the world of blogging! I like to consider myself a jack-of-all-trades. The past 16 years of my life were spent as a serious dancer practicing nearly 24 hours a week; but when I got married and moved to Alaska this summer my journey and direction in life took a change. While being a full time PR and Communications student is great I needed another outlet for my creativity, so I began exploring the idea of blogging and here I am now.  Hart to Heart blog follows my journey of crafting, cooking and creating while balancing life of being the wife of a deployed soldier, full time student, and aspiring personal trainer. Phew! Yep, it’s a bit crazy and chaotic but I’d love to share my whirlwind of a life with you! Oh and did I mention I have an Etsy shop? Come check it out : Hart to Heart Designs; handmade hair accessories and photo props. Looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you!

 

xo

Leigh Anne 



I've escaped for 29 years

Before I get started, check out Lindsay @ Trail By Sapphire She has a great blog and you are missing out if you don't go see for yourself!

Hi there!  I’m Lindsay, and I’m thelady behind Trial By Sapphire.  At Trial By Sapphire, I document things that I find beautiful, fall in love with, learn about, laughat, and am infinitely thankful for.  Itsounds like a lot of everything… and it is! My sister got almost all of my mom’s domestic goddess gene, but thatdoesn’t stop me from trying new things. I just call it “experi-crafting”.  Other than readingblogs, I like yoga, Pilates, Skype, tea, singing, musical theatre, servicework, and learning about veg/veganism and green living.  I would love for you to visit sometime!

OK, now on to what I have escaped for the last 29 years. I have always felt completely lucky that one of these has never made its way to me. While I knew one day I would be called, I hoped it would be one day when I was older, retired, and honestly looked forward to doing this. But now?! No way. I neither feel honored, called, or even obligated to to adhere to what this little card is telling me I should.

What is it I'm talking about?

Well, just last Friday I was feeling on cloud 9. You see I had just realized that Spring Break was upon us and for the last 7 years I loved this time and dreaded it all at the same time. It meant a break from work for a week, but also meant upcoming high-stakes testing. So for the first time in 7 years I had no stress of work on me. No highly anticipated break with the dread of it being over in 7 days. I was on Cloud 9!

Then I walked out to the mailbox, opened it to find many goodies awaiting me, and began to go through all the junk that comes. While filing the junk to the back of the pile I came across this. I quickly started to put it in the back of the pile with the junk (I mean a bright yellow postcard had to be junk) when I saw this in bright red at the top.

That's right I've been called to Jury Duty only 3 short weeks after having my baby. Well, of course my cloud 9 I was floating on quickly became fog as I floated back down to Earth.

So what shall I do? Well I marked the box that stated I was the sole care taker of a child under 12. Ben is too young to send to daycare and my MIL will be working at the family business the day I have been summonsed. I put a stamp on it (yes I had to provide the stamp for a piece of mail I was required to to return) and mailed it right back to them.

Cloud 9 restored!

Hope you have a Terrific Tuesday!

Sponsor Spotlight

Meet some more of my March Sponsors.

Aubrey @ The Kinch Life

1. I am married. To the most amazing man out there, Andrew. We promised our forever to each other October 1, 2010 and have enjoyed all the choas of our life together so far.

2. I am a Christian. God is beautiful and he is good, always.

3. I have a 6 year old step-son, Drake. He is the biggest blessing and I love him more then words can explain.

4. I am a daddy's girl; we danced to I Loved Her First at my wedding and we both cried a lot; the ugly sobbing though so no pictures will ever be seen. ;)

5. I am addicted to EOS [looks like an egg] chapstick.

6. I have multiple tattoos and am no where near finished getting them. Most have flowers and bible verses.

7. I sang the National Anthem for a basketball game in middle school, once. Was too scared to ever do it again.

8. I used to love school. Now, I hate it. I went for Elementary Education and stopped when I started planning our wedding. Will I go back?? Eventually but probably for Nursing.

9. Baking is my passion. I operate {Little Cakes} for fun.

10. I work as a full-time nanny for a beautiful toddler, Elle. It makes me want my own, soon.

11. I am obsessed with Target. I am there 4...5 times a week. Literally.

12. I am notorious for sending Christmas Cards out the day after Thanksgiving. I get a lot of crap for it but I am just wayyyyy prepared. ;)

13. I suck at math.

14. It's my dream to have a southern accent where I can say "bless your heart" and it would be accepted. Plus I love country music.

15. I "suffer" [that's what people call it but it isn't that extreme] from migraines.

16. I am a chronic organizer.

17. I ran into a wall chasing my brother when I was 5. I now have a sexy Harry Potter-like scar.

18. Elf is my favorite movie.

19. Top 5 words that describe me are: loud, bubbly [my husband says warm], loyal, passionate & a people pleaser.

20. I have a Husky/Samoyed dog, Brutus. He's huge and goofy and I love him SO much.

Crystal @ A Time 4 Everything

Hi, I'm Crystal! A 30, soon to be something, technical support manager, jewelry consultant with Premier Designs, aerobics instructor, and recently, blogger. I live in small town VA, with my two cats and my boyfriend. I like to laugh, love and just enjoy this blessing we have called life. I haven't been blogging that long but in the short amount of time that I have; I'm thoroughly enjoying it! I'm having fun writing about fashion, of course jewelry (hehe), nails, cooking, crafting, my babies (the cats), and anything cool and interesting that comes along the way. Click on over and see for yourself!



Sponsor Spotlight

My two sponsors this weeks are great blogs you should definitely check out!!

First up is Lindsay @ Every Day Life

Hey guys I'm Lindsay from Every Day Life! I'm a college student studying Mass Communications with a heart for the Lord. I'm into everything I can possibly be in and I stay active and busy all the time. I had a beautiful family and fabulous friends. God has placed so many blessings in my life and I thank Him daily for all this He is doing for me and will continue to do. I love life and remember that each day that I have I can never get back so I better take all the chances and opportunities that I have.

Every Day Life is a place for me to share my thoughts, ideas, and sometimes craziness! I post about DIY craft projects, makeup, fashion, clothes, hair, and everything that could possibly be in between. I like to keep it fresh and new and down to earth. I love sharing my ideas with others and hearing about theirs as well. Every Day Life would love to have you come over and take a peek, even become a follower if you're up to it :) I promise you won't be disapointed!

Next up is Elizabeth @ Fearless & Frugal

{About Me} Hey everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I’m a 20-somethingsenior college student. I’m new to blogging, so I’m still getting the hang ofthis…but I love writing, trying new things and saving money (who doesn’t,right?) I’m obsessed with organizing, drinking coffee and listening to countrymusic. I have a newfound love for the outdoors, old movies, crafting andcooking. I’m a yoga enthusiast and have just recently started Pilates (which Ilove!).

{About My Blog} After the summer of 2011 I found myself with anoverwhelming number of credits to take my final year of college so I had toquit my job of 2+ years. Although I had spent my entire summer working and takingclasses, I still found time to shop, vacation and spend way too much money. Atthe end of the summer I was hit with a wake up call -- despite all the hours Ihad put in at work, my bank account was devastatingly low. I realized Icouldn't spend like I had been any longer.

Now I’m finding it moreimportant than ever to save money. I thought that by starting my blog, I couldshare my tips and tricks I've developed and learned along the way to helpothers who were living on a budget, or just trying to save a buck or two hereand there! I am by no means an expert (I'm studying history and then going onto grad school to be a teacher), but I have developed and adapted a lot oftricks that work for me. I also want to offer a few health, beauty, fitness andother tips as well! Come visit me at Fearless & Frugal and bear with mewhile I get started! :)

Sponsor Spotlight

My wonderful sponsors this week are two blogs I adore reading!

First up is Lesley @ My Lively Mind

I look for her posts each day!



Hey guys!  I amLesley at My Lively Mind.  I am new to blogging, but decided to start thisas an outlet for the loads of ideas and thoughts I have on life.  My blogfeatures anything relating to beauty, cooking, diy projects, books, and thebeautiful things in life.  You never know what might show up!  I am anewly turned 30 year old, but feel about 25, luckily!  I live in theMidwest with my husband and our 3 doggies.   I recently graduatedfrom nursing school and will be starting my first job very soon! I am justtrying to find my place in this crazy, busy world, while enjoying every step ofthe way.  I am a dreamer who loves to travel, read, and learn.

Next Up is Megan @ Hearts Prepared

God is doing amazing things in her life and I love reading her journeys and revelations!

Hi yall! My name is Megan and I am the founder of Hearts Prepared Ministries! I am your Southern Belle from Alabama and I am a Mass Communications and Public Relations student at Auburn University Montgomery, and my ultimate goal is to end up working PR in NASCAR. I love the little things in life and I get such joy out of helping others! My passion in life is Jesus and I want to share Him with the world!!

About Hearts Prepared

When God laid the desire of ministry on my heart I knew He was up to something. I soon found myself seeking Him on how I should go about Hearts Prepared. Then came the
Hearts Prepared Blog! I have a passion for Jesus and I have a passion for speaking. I am in the process of starting my own ministry for women; young and old.  On this blog you see many posts about daily life, outfits, etc. but the purpose of this blog is to be an inspirational and motivational, piece of my heart from me to you. I want to encourage women and I want to be a constant reminder that God has a plan for YOU and that you are NEVER alone! Remember; YOU are BEAUTIFUL!!

Sponsor Spotlight

Good Morning

Introducing two new sponsors today.

First up is Allison @ Feeding My Temple

Love this blog. She is AMAZING.

Twitter

Facebook

Google+

Link Parties: Birchbox Beauty Bash and Find Some Love Fest

I'm Allison. A 26 year old mom and wife. Follower of Jesus. Sister to 2. Living in Oklahoma. I have a huge interest in food, fitness, and healthy living. My blog follows my life as I try to balance feeding my body, mind and spirit with the Word and amazing food.

 

Next up is Anna @ Anna Bee's Little Bits
Her blog is fresh and honest! I truly enjoy reading it everyday!

Twitter

Pinterest

Etsy

Hey everyone! My name is Anna, and I am still pretty new to blogging. I am currently a college student studying accounting, and I eventually would like to go into auditing. I have an Etsy shop; check out Annabee's Designs! I create and design notecards and sell at local craft shows. I also sell Premier Designs High Fashion Jewelry. This is a wonderful direct sales company, who has strong values to its core in the Christian faith. I am really just your average twenty something year old. I am so blessed with a wonderful family and sweet friends. I don't know where I would be today without the support of them!

I decided to begin writing a blog after reading others and meeting many lovely people. There are so many out there who have inspired me to reflect on many things I love, like family, crafting (especially diy), baking, hair/beauty, fashion, and many more things. Although I enjoy studying accounting (for some reason!), I really enjoy my creative outlets, and this is one of them. I want to take this year to really have some time each day to do things I love and take a break from school and work. So far with blogging, I have realized how many people are out there who are so wonderful to take time and just send an encouraging comment or email. Those really do make my day!

 

I am looking forward to meeting new people, being inspired, and hopefully inspiring others along the way. Come stop by and maybe stay a while!

Sponsor Spotlight

Good Morning!

I'd like to spotlight 2 ladies with amazing blogs that I know you will love.

First up is Meg @ Sweetly Complicated

Hey y'all I'm Meg. I am a Texas girl with a passion for life as big as my state! Here at Sweetly Complicated I blog about teacher stuff, food, crafts, display my photography and how the Lord uses it all! I have loved every moment of blogging and am blessed to have met and read about so many peoples everyday adventures. I love the stories of encouragement, strength, love, food, fashion, courage, brokenness and gettin all crafty! Come over join the party!

Second is Andrea @ Decorating Cents

My little blog started when we bought our new home. I was doing numerous searches for decor ideas and all these design blogs were popping up. I thought to myself. I could do it too. A couple months passed by before I worked up the nerve to get a blog started. Decorating Cents was born. I have had so much fun making an online journal of all the projects I've done around the house. It was also a way for friends and family that weren't local to keep up with what changes I was making. It also frees my husband from having to hear all the ideas I have floating around in my head. I've learned a ton of stuff already and feel like I have made some new friends.

Go check out these two ladies! I promise you will love their blogs!

Have a Superb Sunday!