Category: Friends, Meetups, & Linkups
Finish This Link-Up: Week 25 + Giveaway Extravaganza!
WELCOME TO WEEK 25 OF FINISH THIS … your co-osts are 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. Then, add the post to the collection list using the link below. Next week’s prompts are located at the bottom of this post.
As a ‘thank you’ for participating in the Finish This link up, the co-hosts are offering $25 gift cards to their favorite retailers.
To be eligible to win, you must participate in Week 25 link up. Four (4) winners will be selected using a random number generator. Giveaway ends June 30.
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I have a quarter to use a pay phone, I call ….
First of all is a pay phone still a quarter to make a phone call? And I haven’t seen a pay phone in FOREVER! But….if I was using a pay phone I’d probably be in some sort of emergency. So I’d be calling Ter-Bear aka by hubby.
I found $25 in my pocket, I buy …
All the coffee and chocolate I could find!!!! Waaaahhaaaaaahhhaa
I have 25 minutes to watch anything on TV, I turn on …
House Hunters International- I live vicariously through all these people who experience fabulous lifestyles in other countries. Love it!
A meal I can prepare, from start to finish. in 25 minutes or less is …
Macaroni and cheese. A staple for a 4-year-old.
At the age of 25, I wish I had known …
Well, you learn from your mistakes and not a lot has changed. But my goal is just to live each day to the fullest because we aren’t promised tomorrow. To not worry about the little things & focus on what matters. I didn’t have a kid yet. I was struggling a LOT with that because I feared I would never have children…I would tell myself to chill out because 3 years from now you’ll have the biggest blessing coming your way and his name is Connor 😉
If I drove 25 miles (direction) from my house, I’d be in …
Dallas? Plano? I love those places too!
Now it’s your turn. Answer these prompts in a post on your own blog and join the link up! Come back next Wednesday for another round of Finish This where we’ll answer the prompts below!
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Prompts for WEEK 26 (July 2) are:
It’s never too late …
I compare myself to others …
My personality is …
I can …
I embrace change …
Finish This Link Up: Week 24
Welcome to Week 24 of Finish This! This link-up is hosted by NICOLE (Three31) LISA (COASTLINED), JEN (The Arizona Russums), BECKY (The Java Mama) and I and we’re so glad you’re here. If you’ve joined us before, thanks for returning! Be sure to add your post to the link-up. If you don’t have a blog, don’t worry. Simply answer the prompts in a comment. Next week’s prompts are at the bottom of this post.
1. I could spend all day …
Sleeping. Like, for real….and watching HGTV or Reality trash TV shows while laying in bed eating a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. That’s borderline SLOTH! Or taking photos….I love pictures 🙂
“Say Cheese” shirt is from Click & Blossom:
2. My primary and most essential goal in life …
Is to be the best wife and mom I can be. Sometimes I think that would be so much easier if I could devote my entire self to that….but we are slowly getting to the point where I may be able to do that someday. Or at least work part-time. We’ll see….who knows if that will ever happen. I just don’t want to wake up one day and have missed all the moments. I struggle daily with finding balance, like I know so many of you do. But being a Godly role model and woman in Christ is an essential goal of mine.
3. You might be surprised to learn …
Hmmm….I don’t know what I HAVEN’T shared yet??? But let’s see…. that I don’t drink coffee ALL day long. I don’t go to Starbucks EVERY day! We live on a budget. Set goals. Achieving them is a wonderful feeling. I’m very OCD and a perfectionist. Yet, I have a low self-esteem and take antidepressants :-/ It’s crazy because almost everyone I know these days is medicated in some way. I can’t stand cabinet doors open and toilet seats up. I like time to myself…I NEED that to be a better me. I don’t have to have someone around me constantly….that irritates me.
4. My favorite place in the world is …
In my husband’s arms. But he gets hot easily so we don’t cuddle much 😛 Boo!
5. I wish I had known sooner …
How to appreciate my parents. Growing up you don’t realize how much your parents do and all the sacrifices they make. Now that I’m older I realize this and love my parents, now they are not JUST parents…but friends. I have a feeling I’m going to hate the teenage years!
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Prompts for WEEK 25 *BIG SURPRISE GIVEAWAY WEEK* (June 25) are:
I have a quarter to use a pay phone, I call ….
I found $25 in my pocket, I buy …
I have 25 minutes to watch anything on TV, I turn on …
A meal I can prepare, from start to finish. in 25 minutes or less is …
At the age of 25, I wish I had known …
If I drove 25 miles (direction) from my house, I’d be in …
SAY CHEESE!!!! #MC #HavartiParty
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Arla Dofino. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”
Last weekend our neighbors came over and her daughter and Connor just love to play together. While they played Savannah & I sampled some yummy cheese while we drank our Moscato 🙂
Sometimes you just need to have some Mommy time while the kids play. I LOVE cheese….like seriously I could eat it every day….all day and never get tired of eating cheese.
Arla Dofino has some great Havarti cheeses. So, I made a plate of cheese and crackers for Savannah and I to try. We tried the Arla Dofino Creamy Havarti, Dill Havarti, and Hickory Smoked Havarti.
Served with crackers it makes a great snack. We talked and pretty much ate half that plate of cheese.
My favorite was the dill flavor. It’s so fresh and I think it would be great in dip or in mashed potatoes. YUM.
Savannah loved the Hickory Smoked Havarti.
The kiddos pretty much went with the plain creamy Havarti. They both love cheese- of course they are 4 & 5 year olds!!!
See all that yummy dill going through the cheese??? Soooooo good!
We had a great playdate and wine and cheese sampling thanks to Arla Dofino Cheeses. I can’t wait until we can do this again sometime.
Check out more about these yummy cheeses on Facebook & Pinterest
Five on Friday!
Hallelujah! It’s finally Friday….I have a week of vacation ahead….my twin sister is getting married next Saturday. Good times.
1. My hometown of Conway, AR has a Pineapple Whip stand. OMG. I crave it so badly when I’m here in Texas and it’s so refreshing on a hot day. They mix the flavors and every week have a different one like mango/pineapple, fruit punch/pineapple, or orange/pineapple. Soooooo good!
2. My favorite color is green. Not because of Starbucks….but ya know that doesn’t hurt. I got a new summer purse and am loving this bright shade of green. This is the Kate Spade Cobble Hill Minka bag.
3. I love Target. Especially because you can find fashions for under $10 bucks! I bought this orange stripe (orange is my 2nd favorite color) shirt for $9 bucks! Holla! Great for summa-summa-time!
4. I’m a picture-taking freak. I’m so glad I am though because I treasure every single one! I’m really enjoying doing photo sessions on the weekend too! If you live in DFW holler at me if you need any portraits taken mmmmmmkay?
Here is a recent favorite of my booger:
5. Also while paroozing Target the other day I found these adorable heart push pins. Why do I need these. I don’t….but Target bull’s-eye sways me in with all the vibrant colors and patterns…. it’s almost like I’m in a coma and suddenly shoving crap in my cart because it’s cute and I’ll need it eventually right? The brand is Yoobi and I’m sure you’ll notice the Yoobi isle if you visit Target soon.
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Finish This Week 22: A Link Up (A Day LATE!)
Welcome to Week 22 of Finish This! This link-up is hosted by NICOLE (Three31) LISA (COASTLINED), JEN (The Arizona Russums), BECKY (The Java Mama) and I and we’re so glad you’re here. If you’ve joined us before, thanks for returning! Be sure to add your post to the link-up. If you don’t have a blog, don’t worry. Simply answer the prompts in a comment. Next week’s prompts are at the bottom of this post.
1. I conquer fear … By praying. There are so many scary things in this world we are living in right now. I just want put Connor in a bubble so he won’t be exposed to all the hate and violence out there. Unfortunately, I can’t do that. I just have to have faith that God will take care of us and protect my family.
2. I follow my heart … I think I lead with my heart a lot. I’m a very sensitive person in general and I care greatly for others. My way of showing I care is by doing “service” for others and it makes me feel good to serve others. In doing this I think you have to follow your heart 🙂
3. I feed my soul by … Praying. Meditating in prayer, talking to God. Quiet time and every now and then throughout the day I’ll just have a soul moment where I feel like it’s God guiding me in a way. I feel Him throughout the day and I’m thankful I have that relationship to talk to Him whenever I want. He’s always there and He is always listening!
4. I used to worry about ____ but then I …
I used to worry about what people think of me so much. If they were judging me or whatever. I have been on antidepressants since I was around 16. It’s just something that unfortunately is in my gene pool. I struggle with worry on a daily basis. Thankfully my faith has helped a lot. As I get older it’s been easier to let things roll of my back. Over the years you sort of figure out what truly matters in life.
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Now it’s your turn. Answer these prompts in a post on your own blog or, if you do not have a blog, simply add your responses in a comment. Join us next Wednesday for another round of Finish This where we’ll answer the prompts below!
Prompts for WEEK 23 (June 11) are: The best compliment I ever received … Wearing red lipstick makes me feel … The best investment I’ve made … My best childhood memory …
Also I’m doing a series on Instagram called #workingwardrobe I’d love for you all to link up!!! Peace out LOVES! 
Five on Friday
1. I know I’m a crazy person and keep changing my blog design. I am legit cray cray!
I bought this “FAMILY” sign while in Arkansas and just love it….hoping to find a place to put it soon!
2. I’ve been using the ItWorks! Hair, Skin, Nails vitamins for about a month and 3 weeks ago I had NO roots. Seriously this stuff works. My hair has grown at least a couple of inches. I’m trying to grow it out as much as I can before my sister’s wedding.
3. I’m seriously addicted to sno-cones right now. I don’t like syrup though….too much makes me gag. So I get mostly ice with a little bit of strawberry on top!
4. My favorite color is green. I found these cute flats that feel like slippers the other day at Steinmart. SO COMFY!
5. Today is my 33rd birthday (or I’m 30 again…ahem….) I am so blessed and thankful for another year of life. My sweet boys made my day and got me a pretty necklace and tonight we’re going out with friends. It’s gonna be a good year 🙂
HAPPY FRIDAY Y’ALL!!!
