500 Follower Giveaway

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Here is some details:

Prize Details: Prize pack includes 60 items (technically more than 60, but there are 60 separately listed items -- There may even be a few extras if there is room in the shipping box!). CLICK HERE to view a list of everything in the prize pack; includes more detailed pics of the prize pack.

Giveaway Rules & Details:

1. Open to everyone - even international ladies! Yay! :)
2. Must be a follower of my blog! If you aren't a follower already make sure you become one.
3. Bonus entries available: blog about my giveaway in its own blog post (5 bonus entries), add my giveaway to your blog sidebar or giveaway page (3 bonus entries), tweet about my giveaway (1 bonus entry), facebook about my giveaway (1 bonus entry).
4. One winner will be selected the week of October 17th and contacted by email.
5. The winner will have 10 days to claim their prize or an alternate winner will be selected.
6. Giveaway ends October 16, 2011

Win a $500 Apple Gift Card!

I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by Cashier Live, a point of sale software company, at Indie Biz Chicks. Enter to win here: http://www.indiebizchicks.com/wp/win-an-apple-giftcard/

So exciting, I hope I win, I want to buy my husband an iPad so he can download his school books so we can save a fortune every semester!

21 Day Challenge - Day 5 - Belt It

Today we're supposed to wear a belt.  Belts and I have a love-hate relationship.  I love belts, I love the idea of them, I love how they can make an outfit.  However, if I wear a belt it looks insanely weird on me, my love handles seem to stick out more and it makes me look frumpy instead of the cuteness I was going for.  So I try to avoid belts.

That being said, I LOVE this outfit, the cardigan hides what I'm uncomfortable with in my body, the belt adds a little something to the outfit and ties int he color of the "wood" on the shoes.  Adorable and comfortable!

Dress - Maurice's

 Cardigan - Wet Seal

 Shoes - Xhilaration

 Bracelet - Unknown

 

21 Day Challenge - Day 4 - Color Block

 I am going on vacation starting this afternoon - to California!  This will be my third trip out there, I'm so excited for it.  I took all of this week's pictures ahead of time so they will be done, but I fear I won't be able to keep up with the challenge while I'm on the road (they're making me do ALL the driving!).  Since I will be stuck in a car driving most of the time, I sacrificed a little bit of style for comfort and will be wearing A LOT of yoga pants, tank tops, and oversized dolman tops.

Today is color block.  I always wanted to try the shirt tucked into a pencil skirt thing, so today was the day I decided to give it a go.  I love how it looks, but I just don't think its right for my body type (short torso, massive love handles, you know).  I love the simplicity of black and white together, it looks so clean, so classic.  However, I couldn't help but ass a bit of color with the bright orange shoes!

Shirt - Maurice's

Skirt - Maurice's (that pencil skirt from Day 1 - Remix!)

Belt - Wet Seal

Shoes - Charlotte Russe

21 Day Challenge - Day 3 - Mix Patterns

For today we're supposed to be pattern mixing.  I love this combination!  I wasn't too sure of it when I pulled it out of the closet, but I think it totally worked.  It's something I would wear again!

Top - Maurice's

Skirt - Forever 21

Shoes - Mudd

21 Day Challenge - Day 2 - Tuck

 For this day we're supposed to wear something tucked in.  Now, I despise tucking in anything, I always feel a bit silly, so this shirt came un-tucked as soon as I took these pictures lol

Top - Wet Seal

Denim Mini Skirt - American Eagle

Shoes - Iron Fist

21 Day Challenge - Day 1 - Remix Something

                                                        

For today we're supposed to pick one items to remix, wear at least 3 times without repeating outfits, during this challenge.  I chose this knit pencil skirt.  Its comfortable, cute, and in a classic cut and color.

Top - Charlotte Russe

Skirt - Maurice's

Shoes - Steve Madden

The 21 Day Challenge

Sounds fun and I'm thinking of joining in!  You get a prompt, you dress according to that prompt, take a picture of yourself, upload it to your blog or to the flicker group and you're done.  Sounds easy enough!

Step2 Giveaway by Mom 2 Bed By 8

Awesome giveaway by Mom 2 Bed by 8

You have a chance to enter and win the Step 2 Grill and Play Patio Cafe

Looks totally awesome and I know my kids would love it, totally entering myself!

Happy Birthday To Me!

That's right, today is my birthday!  I won't tell you how old I am, but I will tell you that I'm one more year closer to 30 and I'm still not sure how I feel about this.
I want to say I have come to terms with it, but I don't think I really have.  When I hit my "mid-twenties" it was a rude awakening for me.  No more acting irresponsible.  I could no longer do stupid things and have people laugh it off because, hey, I was in my early twenties and that's what we did, ya dig?
No, once I hit 26, my mid-twenties, people expected me to act mature, responsible, and frankly, I didn't want to.
I still don't want to.
Here's to another year!

The Reynold's Mom Voda Swim Giveaway

I am SO excited about this one!

The Reynold's Mom is hosting a Voda swimwear giveaway!

Buy It!

Check out www.VodaSwim.com to get your new suit today!

Win It!

One winner will receive their suit of choice from Voda Swim!

Check out The Reynold's Mom for more details!

Week Two

Today starts week two of the 30 Day Shred workout video by Jillian Michaels.
I think I'm supposed to progress to the second workout on the DVD, but I just don't feel like my body is ready for it.  This workout kicks my butt!  Seriously!  Before I started it I didn't think I was that out of shape, but I can't even get through the level 1 workout without stopping twice during each circuit!
And that is why I'm going to prolong switching to the second one.  If I can't even get through the first one, then I really won't be able to get through the second one, right?  This 30 day shred may turn out to be a 45 day shred lol
I really haven't noticed any weight loss, I have been watching what I eat but not to the point where I'm logging each and every calorie, based on what I eat, I would estimate I eat around 1400 calories per day.  I drink 8 - 8oz glasses of water a day.  I do not eat unhealthy.  Yet I gained 3 pounds the first three days of doing this workout!  I've lost 2 of those 3.  So instead of wanting to lose 44 pounds, I need to lose 45 pounds, totally frustrating!
Here's to another week!

Hello and Welcome!

This is my second blog.  My first one - The Impatient Cooker - is mainly a food blog.  I wanted another blog I could do a bit more with and not just be limited to food and food related posts.
I hope you all enjoy your stay here!