A Gem in Uncommon Goods

Jewelry...it could be funky, classic, and bright. What I like about jewelry is how versatile it can be and how any one piece can be worn with other outfits. I think I have a pretty diverse collection of jewelry, mostly a mix of "silver" and "gold" pieces with some pieces that have a pop of color. Some of my most favorite jewelry is handmade, bought from bloggers who have had their own etsy shops or from arts and crafts festivals.

Handmade things and handmade jewelry have a soft spot in my heart. Maybe it's because I make handmade things too, like my cards, so I know the dedication and creative process it takes, which I surely appreciate.

Have you heard of Uncommon Goods? They are a online store that sells cool, unique items. Some of their items are created with the environment in mind, so they may feature recycled or upcycled materials. I love that!! I love Mother Nature, so anything we can do to help protect our home is a must in my book. Getting a bit off track, do you remember the three R's? Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. I try to do those three things, but hey, if I get a gift that I cannot use, I make sure to pass it along rather than just dump it in the trash.

So what makes Uncommon Goods a more attractive site to me? It's the fact that $1 from every sale is donated to non-profit charities of the customer's choice, like RAINN or City Harvest. Plus, half of the items they are sell are handmade, including jewelry. I have a thing for birds, so this item is adorable!! It's definitely on my wish list.

Uncommon goods has a variety of neat, one-of-a-kind items, that as I was browsing this page and this page, I couldn't help but gravitate toward looking at all their jewelry. This bracelet is cool. It would make the perfect gift for my cousin Brookie because she often says, I love you to the moon and back, especially to her niece.

One of my favorite bracelets on Uncommon Goods is this bracelet. I think it would be the perfect gift for a mom-to-be or even for mother's day (it's coming up!!). It looks so dainty and heartfelt. Click here to see more pretty bracelets for yourself or the women in your life.

Now, you will have the chance to buy any of these pieces or your favorite jewelry because Uncommon Goods has kindly offered a $70 credit to one of you!! So go on ahead and check out the jewelry at Uncommon Goods and see what you'd like!

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August Group Giveaway Day!!

Happy Labor Day weekend!!

Any special plans? I am not sure what I'll be doing today. I got church on sunday and then on monday, me and my mum will be heading to the mall to see what kind of good deals we can nab with special sales ya know! Oh, and in case you go to the store this weekend, here are a few coupons/codes for some of my favorite stores:

 A link to print out a coupon for JCPenney's. It's not a huge discount off if you don't have a jcp card (20% off if you do have one!), but 10% helps :)

If you favor Forever21, they are having an additional 50% off their sale priced items! Use code: LABORDAY to get that discount online!

Love bath & body works? Then go here for a spend $10 get one free item coupon (up to $14 value).

Like Downeast Basics? Get 40% off clearance items with code FAB40 or shop in store to avoid shipping fees.

Well, we've got some goodies to give away with special thanks to my UBER generous and sweet sponsors!! I haven't been that successful before (depends on you define success?) with group giveaways..so this is basically the first one in a loonnnnggg time and may just be the start of something beautiful! lol.

If you feel inclined, stop by Ileana's, Betsy's Or Alicia's blog and thank them for the giveaway. I mean, who doesn't like cool, free stuff!?

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all about betsy

hey hey hey! happy weekend everyone! What are you up to?

I am excited for you all to meet Betsy on this wonderful saturday! She's cool and she's got a cool blog by the way of name, Musings of a Museum Fanatic. I mean, it's quite literally a perfect name for her blog. I just love it. I thought it would be fun to have a little Q & A with Betsy to get to know her better.

Without further ado...

 1. Because of your blog name (which i love btw), we know you are a museum fanatic. When did you become a museum fanatic? What is a dream museum you want to visit in your lifetime?

Visiting museums has always kinda been a thing in my family.  I can remember going to the Museum of Science and Industry when I was younger along with the Children's Museum allll the time when we lived  in Minnesota.  Hmmmmm I've actually kinda been to my big ones, the British Museum, the Louvre and Colonial Williamsburg but I'd really like to go back to all of them.  When I was on those trips I didn't get to spend as much time at them as I would have like to.   

2. I have to ask :) Did you enjoy the movies, Night at the Museum?

Of course!!!  When it came out I remember being like dang I wish I could sleepover at the museum and then my mom reminded me that I have done that before!  When I was in girl scouts we used to sleep over in the Bell Museum of Natural History.  I remember there was a huge cast of a bear track or something on the floor and I tripped over it one year on my way to the bathroom, it hurt a lot!

3. What are your fave treats or comfort foods?

Favorite treat is totally ice cream.  I also love Reese's.  Comfort food I'm a big pasta person. Probably my favorite comfort dish would be my Grandma's Mac & Cheese Casserole.  It is like the perfect "curl up on the couch I will eat the whole casserole dish myself thank you very much" food.

4. I see that you have a love of reading as well, what is a book you are currently reading or the last great book you read?

I'm actually reading three books right now.  The Happiness Project (had to return it so I'm waiting for it again haha), The Third Coast (interesting book about Chicago) and Do More Spend Less

5. Any fave quotes you'd like to share?

"Life moves pretty fast if you don't take the time to look around once and a while you might miss it."

"Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K"

6. top 3 movies you can watch over & over again?

Star Wars Trilogy

Anything Disney Princess (seriously I will watch them all)

Easy A 

7. I love hearing how a couple met. How did you meet your hubby? What's the best tip you could give on marriage that you've learned so far?

We actually met online.  It's kind of a funny story too.  This one is actually kinda hard, I took a while to sit and think about it.  I guess I would have to say it's ok to argue, we do it a lot about stupid stuff but it's more important that you both realize it's stupid and work to fix it together! We do a lot of that too and hugging it out!     

8. what is something random we wouldn't know about you by reading your blog?

I played the violin for 14 years

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Wow! Isn't she so fun? Thanks Betsy! Can you take me with you when you visit the Louvre and British Museum!? lol. I love British things! And Ice cream?! Yes, please! My favorite is mint chocolate chip. Girl, if I had the physical book of The Happiness Project, I would totally pass it on to you, but I have it downloaded on my nook. I think sometimes we all get so wrapped up in the busyness of life, we forget that the little things and the simple things can make us truly happy.

Go stalk and find Betsy this weekend if you have spare time hangin out around the house :) She might become your new bloggy bff!

You can find her below at many social media sites:

BLOG // TWITTER // PINTEREST // INSTA // FACEBOOK // BLOGLOVIN

monday monday with mandy jean chic + giveaway

Happy Monday everyone!! How was your weekend?

I seriously woke up yesterday at 7:40AM, got dressed and all that jazz, ate breakfast, looked at the Target, Walgreens and JCP ads and came back to my room to fall asleep at my laptop desk. That was around 10Am and didn't wake up until 11:30 with saliva drool on my chin, down the side of my mouth.
attractive, huh!? hahahah

Well, I hope you don't feel blue because I have a treat for you!

We're gonna kick off this new, glorious week of April with fashionable, beautiful, funny & honest Mandy of Mandy Jean Chic! She is one of my fabulous sponsors this month but through exchanged emails recently, I honestly feel like I am making a good friend!

She's a makeup + animal lover too (five furbabies!!) just look to my right sidebar -----& and see one of her adorable dogs! look at those eyes!! (LOVE him!) Mandy describes her place online as: 

Mandy Jean Chic is a lifestyle blog from New Mexico.  I post about fashion, beauty, diy projects to Bloodhounds.  if it is Chic you will find it on Mandy Jean Chic. 

Mannnn, I wish I could wear heels like those!
Anyways, here's a fun Q&A with Mandy Jean Chic.

1. Mandy, since you are a fellow fashion lover, what is your go to outfit? any color combos you're loving?

My go to outfit is relaxed boyfriend jeans, a tee, pink blazer and leopard flats ;)  For some reason I always grab these jeans from Target and I wear them constantly!  

I am totally obsessed right now with navy and coral!!!  Love this color combo!!

2. What is your favorite quality about your husband & why?

He is passionate about his job.  He is law enforcement and it is a job i could never do.  Brett also is a huge animal lover.  He will do almost anything to help an animal in need.  He also watches Golden Girl re-runs with me and laughs!!!  Can't get much better than that!!

He hates being photographed!  He is like bigfoot, LOL!!

3. What are your fave sweet treats?

Runts!!  They are the best candy ever!  Except for the banana ones.  I will save those for hubby.

4. What is a book you are currently reading? Do you even enjoy reading? lol

I am not currently reading any books.  My life has been so busy the last two months.  Hopefully after Monday things will settle back down and I can pick up a book.  I do enjoy reading!  I love books based on historical events.  My all time favorite book is the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.  If you love history pick up this book!! 

5. Favorite post you've written in the last 3 months?

My favorite post in the past 3 months hands down is my Pallet Wall Bathroom.  I love the outcome and best part it was FREE!!! 

http://www.mandyjeanchic.com/2013/01/diy-pallet-wall-for-free-toilet-room.html

6. top 3 movies you can watch over & over again?

UP, Grumpy Old Men and Despicable Me.  I sorta want a minion!

7. what is something random we wouldn't know about you by reading your blog?

That is a great question.

My blog is an open book for me.  I am a very open person and I enjoy meeting other bloggers and followers.  I love answering emails and engaging with people from around the world.

Something you may not know about me by reading my blog is I constantly think about just dropping everything and moving to a new city, country, state, down the street, you name it.  It is not that i am unhappy or anything I just love adventures!  Currently I am wanting to drop everything and move to Hawaii.  This could have something to do with the hours I spend watching Hawaii Life on HGTV :)

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Well thank you girl for allowing us to get to know you a bit better! I actually loved watching Despicable Me too! Those little minions crack me up with their minion language! lol.

Mandy is KINDLY giving away a $10 giftcard to Ulta that one of you beauties will win!

Now, didn't this news make your monday?! :)

 

Find Mandy:

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feel free to say hello, thank you, i love you, let's go shopping at target together, etc to Mandy via one of her social media outlets and let her know you came from Sunny Tales & Happy Mail! :)

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Big, Beautiful & Broke, me too!

Howdy all! 
I've got a bright spirit sharing on the blog today and her name is Chelsea!
I actually met Chelsea about a couple months ago because she won a prize from me in a group giveaway that I participated in! I have enjoyed getting to know her a bit through exchanged emails and she is a Venti sponsor of mine right now! I just love it when you somehow click and quickly befriend another blogger! Just maybe that'll happen to you too when you go say Hi

Hi! I'm Chelsea and I blog over at The Big, Beautiful & Broke Blog! I started my blog this summer and vowed to write everyday for a year, to document the ups and downs to prove to myself that I can get through tough times in one piece! I am a registered nurse in an incredibly busy emergency department! I have been a nurse for over six years and am starting graduate school this winter working towards a degree in nursing education. When I'm not working or writing incredibly long, boring papers, I love to shop, blog, craft and attempt new recipes! I hope that you all will stop by and visit soon!

Britt e-mailed me the following interview questions...and here are my answers:

If you could have any superhero power, what would it be and why? I'm not sure if this counts as a superhero power, but I would want to be a shield. Have you all seen the Twilight movies or read the book series? Bella is considered a "shield", which means she has the power to protect her loved ones from harm. Working in an emergency room, I see all kinds of traumatic injuries and illnesses. My biggest wish is that I could protect my friends and family from having to deal with the kinds of things I see on a daily basis. 

What color do you feel represents you? like your style, personality, energy? Purple is my favorite color so I think it represents me. Purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. I can be very calm and stable, but I also can be temperamental. I think I have to have these qualities to be an ER nurse. Purple also represents ambition and I was voted "most ambitious" in my class prophecies. 

Have you ever traveled outside of the U.S.? Where did you go? Or what has been your best vacation thus far? I have traveled all over the US, however the furthest I have traveled outside of the US is the Bahamas. I went on a cruise with my family when I was in middle school. It was fun, but the ship was TINY. You could feel every wave. I think at the first dinner, I saw around five people vomit. So gross! My dream vacation would be to go to Italy.

What's one "weird" thing that others tell you, you do? This is a great question for my husband. He tells me all the time I have "weirdness". I set my alarm for weird times...I won't set it on the normal 00,15,30 or 45. I'll pick like 1007...or my wake-up alarm when I work is 05:43. When I sleep I have to be surrounded by pillows. 

With the Holiday season fast approaching, what's your fave part of it all, if you celebrate, of course? I have always loved Christmas. I'm not religious and don't really follow the religious tradition of Christmas, but am a huge fan of the holiday because it brings families together. I love putting up and decorating the tree, while singing Christmas songs. My husband knows that I love Christmas lights, so whenever he sees a house or building with an awesome display, he makes sure he drives by it with me so I can see it. 

I hope you enjoyed a little insight into my personality!! Thank-you, Britt, for introducing me to your readers! I hope you all visit soon :)

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Omg, first i love your silly pics Chelsea! and your outfit by the Christmas tree looks so dang cozy! And 2nd, I do alot of weird things too. Has anyone ever gave a gift card a $7 value rather than a standard $5 or $10, because I have thought about it! lol. Does anyone else set their alarm clock on "odd" times? Let Chelsea and I know! I am curious!

shaping up to be a mom & with style (a giveaway!)

I am so excited to introduce you all to lovely Megan of Shaping up to be a mom. She has become a dear friend to me! I love her!! After many long emails exchanged, i feel so blessed to know her and share girl talk about pretty much anything!
take a read and get to know her a bit and there'll be a little treat for you at the end ;) as if the title didn't give it away! lol.

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Hi all! I'm Megan, from Shaping Up To Be A Mom, and I'm super excited to be visiting here today!

Shaping Up To Be A Mom is all about how I'm trying to "shape up" in every area of my life! I love to write about family, fashion, and fitness, as well as home decorating, musical theatre, trip reports, and my bucket list.

These little critters make regular appearances of course!

All I've been hearing about in the blogosphere lately is fall, fall, fall, autumn, and fall! And I'm no different...I LOVE fall! Growing up in Maine, I got to see all the gorgeous colored leaves and feel the air get crisper as the year drew closer to its end. I miss that so much. Here in AZ it's still 100+ degrees, and it's still too hot to go outside for very long, not to mention putting on a sweater or boots!

But the weather DOES change here eventually, and I will get to pull out all my fantastic fall fashion pieces! It was about this time last year that I signed up to sell shoes, bags, and accessories for Cents of Style, an online boutique, and my closet has been thanking me ever since!

Here are some of my favorite new items for fall 2012:

I just got the floral heels, and they are to die for! I must have those nude flats, and who needs zebra print when you can get a scarf with the whole zebra on it?!

The best part is the prices! Everything I just showed you is from $14.60-$29.60, and shipping is free to the US!

You can also use my coupon code ("0512") at any time to get 10% off your entire purchase! Make sure to enter my code at checkout and hit "apply coupon."

You can also like my Megan's Cents of Style Facebook page, to stay updated on all the latest products and promotions! I'm currently having a giveaway for a free scarf, once I reach 1000 "likes!"

Today one of Brittany's lucky readers is going to win a free item from the Cents of Style Centsible collection!

Hope to see you over at my place, and good luck in the giveaway!

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now isn't she so fun and fabulous!? I wish i could enter!

Hope you entered the giveaway and don't forget you can follow Megan by the following ways:

blog // shop // facebook // bloglovin // twitter

who i am, who you are

I originally had a doctor's appointment to get my trache changed, which is routine and painful, but my doctor's office called me yesterday to reschedule, so instead of doing that, I get to have fun doing blogging stuff today! yay! I'll have to do a write up of the whole trache change experience. Just another part of living life being ventilator dependent.

So friends, I just want to say [again] how thankful I am to be part of the blogging world. I feel so cool! lol. When people ask me what do i do? How do i spend my time? I confidently tell them, "I am a blogger." Do people ever ask you these kinds of questions? Alot of people don't "get" what we do and what the community is all about. Some get the facial expression that it's not "alot of work" or not that "valuable", but i totally disagree!

Being a blogger is another title to the list of things that i do that help make me who i am. Not only am I a blogger, but i am a cardmaker, a crafter, a letter scriber, a photographer, a makeup artist ;), a friend, a internet junkie, a reader, a daughter of strong parents, a writer, a tv watcher, a indie music & coffee snob, a bargain shopper, a couponer, a believer, a sister, a list maker, a day dreamer, a movie watcher/reviewer, a baker, but most importantly a child of God.

Within God's kingdom, I find my worth. I know who i am. My pastor often reminds me, "it's not what you do, but who you are."

I love being a blogger because I get to meet so many awesome, different people. I get to learn about different lives, perspectives and attitudes. Not only the differences, but I discover common things we like or similar beliefs we hold. I get to find out who you are through your blog. And I've "talked" with some AMAZING people!

I can tell you that i absolutely LOVE being a blogger and all of the other things I mentioned. But, i LOVE being a child of God. I love that even though i am not perfect by the world's standards, I am perfect in His eyes. I know I am loved by my Heavenly Father as well as my family and friends. This love, gives me confidence and makes me extend that love & kindness to others.

I want to take a moment to introduce you to some women I've "met" in blogland, who are also some of my sponsors. They have extended love & kindness to me. Each of these unique ladies hold so much creativity, warmth and friendliness. They each help make the blogging experience better for all who know them! They are part of a community of sisters &/or brothers supporting and uplifting each other. Sorry to get so sappy on ya, but it's true! Take a minute to check them out or visit them & say Hello & that Bee Littlequeen sent you!

{MEET JAZMINE }

of Life as Young Mom

Twitter // Facebook // Hellocotton // Bloglovin // Delicious Treats by Sweet Girls // Instagram: @mrsjazmine88

Hi dolls, I'm Jazmine and I blog over at "Life As A Young Mom". I'm a wife, mommy to two beautiful little boys and a fur momma to a chihuahua name "Bonecrusher" (don't judge me on the name) lol. I'm a full time worker and student working on my bachelor's degree for Healthcare Management. I should be done by summer of 2014. I'm also the Co-Author of Delicious Treats by Sweet Girls, which is a food blog that I share with 2 of my fellow coworkers. I love to cook, bake, read, SHOP, and of course spend time with my boys, family and friends. 

Feel free to stop by look around and stay a while.  

 {MEET ALLISON}

of Feeding My Temple

 blog // twitter // facebook // fitness coach

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

 {MEET KELLY}
of the Houtz House Party

 blog// facebook// twitter // bloglovin // pinterest

I am a wife to my best friend and a stay at home mama to 4 little people. Our oldest son just turned 3. We have 19 month old twin boys and our little lady is 5 months old! I love to share the daily crazy here with lots of photos and stories about our little family. I also share favorite recipes, “fashiony” things as I learn them (that is like starting from square ONE for me, let me just WARN you now!) and my ever evolving faith in Jesus journey.

 {MEET KENDRA}
of A Proverbs 31 Wife

blog // pinterest // facebook // twitter // bloglovin

 Hello Bee Little Queen readers! I am Kendra and I blog at A Proverbs 31 Wife. I blog about life as a wife and home maker. So that means if you were to visit one day I may have a yummy recipe for you. The next day it could be a cool craft, and the next day... well, you get the idea. :) I love the Lord and my family so there will often be a sprinkling of both in my posts as well. 

I know some people like to be invited so here it is, your official invitation.

{MEET HILARY} 

of Measure Once, Cut Twice

Facebook // Twitter // Blog // Shop

Hi there! My name is Hilary and I'm a craftaholic. My free time is spent creating DIY projects and posting them over on my blog. I just opened an online store called Measure Once, Cut Twice {The Shop}. We are a full service dye-cut printing shop here to serve those without a dye-cut machine like a Silhouette or Cricut. My goal for this shop was to offer super low pricing for personalized images. I'm talking super low, like less than $.04 per square inch of vinyl low. We are willing to cut anything and everything that our machines are capable of cutting, just ask! Here is a code for $5 off your $30 purchase. Also, all new customers can use the code NewbieLove to receive an extra 10% off!

to love the journey

I think it takes a brave person to love the journey they are on, especially if it feels like it's a rocky one. We are called to keep our faith and pray at all times, whether it's good or whether it's not so good...something i need to work on! One thing is for certain throughout our lives and that is God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever!

Circumstances and feelings change like the wind, but oh how good it is that God is constant and never changing! Some days I feel energetic, happy and my day is purposeful... and then some days or moments, i feel irritable, tired and like i don't know where i am going! God is the rock upon which i stand. The fire is reignited to love my life, my journey, no matter what, because IT IS a gift from the Lord. He has placed me "here" for a reason and I want to answer the call for His purposes!

Hebrews 13:8,

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

We all know that I love to talk about my faith journey and I felt an instant connection with a new blog friend of mine, Danette of All My Love for all My Days who also is loving the journey she is on. This gorgeous lady writes such encouraging posts and her faith inspires me to deepen my walk with Christ! Her notes from jackson, written from the perspective of her fur baby crack me up!! I can tell she's in love! She also shares hot rockin' nail art ideas that she likes! Who doesn't like jazzing up their nails pretty? i wish i could do some of these looks but i'm not that talented lol.

{MEET DANETTE}

blog // facebook // twitter // hellocotton

Danette loves God and loves people.  She's on the pastoral team at Cathedral of Praise in Sand Springs, Oklahoma,  but loves to blog and craft and cook and decorate in her "free time." "I love working with my students from youth.  They are like my friends and kids all at the same time."  For Danette, these students are her joy.  She would never tell them to their faces but she will always love them and she brags on them non stop, but only behind their backs.  They do have to stay humble.

Danette writes of her blog, '"All My Love for All My Days" is really a journey in love.  There is so much of life that God has given us.  Even the struggles are gifts from God because He uses them to teach us more about His character.  All I want to do with my life is show Christ's love for humanity, to love the journey, and to share my love of the journey with you.

I thought we'd do a little Q & A with Danette to get to know her a little bit better. 

After reading, i'm sure you'll want to be friends so go check out her blog and say hello & tell her i sent ya!

Or find her at her above social links! You may also want to stick around to the end of this post for a nice surprise! *wink *wink!

1.Why do you blog and when did you start blogging? 

Originally, I started blogging as a way to keep the volunteers of my team at work up to date.  (In the real world I'm a Creative Arts Pastor at a church in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.)  After a long break from blogging, I discovered that I missed the creative outlet.  So, I changed the name of the neglected blog to "All My Love for All My Days" and found a source of friendship and joy. 

 2. What color represents you (your spirit, style, personality, etc) and why? 

I personally think that one color might not represent my me, but I do think that a palette might. :)  I love natural colors.  I think that they are so peaceful. 

3. What was the last book you read? Do you even like to read? lol 

Besides the Bible?  That would have to be "The Hunger Games."  Love that series.  And I love reading books and magazines.  I just don't quite always get the chance.

 4. What is your favorite non-alcoholic drink? 

 Diet Coke.  No more explanation needed. 

 5. Up to this moment in your life, who has impacted it the most and why? 

My parents are by far the most influential people in my life.  They raised me to love God and love people. 

6. if you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you like to go?

 I love seeing fun, romantic places.  I would love to go to Rome and Israel, but I would also love to live in Hawaii, California, New Mexico, or Arizona. 

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Oh danette, we could be neighbors in Arizona!? lol. I would love to be able to travel to Rome too! And one more thing, Danette is graciously giving away a $10 Starbucks giftcard to one lovely reader! gah, i wish i could win, you know i love my fraps!!

To enter:

Make sure to leave a comment for each entry you complete! and please leave your email in your comments, so I can contact you if you are the winner!! especially the no-reply bloggers!!
you can do any or all of these entries!

*follow all my love for all my days blog (+1 entry)
*follow Danette on twitter (+1 entry)
*follow Danette on facebook (+1 entry)
*follow all my love for all my days on hellocotton (+1 entry)
 *follow this blog via GFC (+1 entry)
*follow me on twitter (+1 entry)
*follow me on hellocotton (+1 entry)
*tweet about the giveaway! (+1 entry)

that's a total of 8 entries!! scoot scoot and enter you coffee lovers!!

This giveaway will last from today until monday, july 16th at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Open worldwide. Winner will be determined by random.org and will be announced Wednesday July 18th. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply. If no reply, a new winner will be selected.

now advertising & a funny video

I'm a few days behind in getting my talent video linked up at Brooke of Covered in Grace, I've Got talent link up challenge!! Go check out her video. I totally laughed out loud WITH her at her talent! I can't do what she can do! There are some pretty talented ladies out there! Plus ya'll get to vote for your top three favorites!! 

My pal James helped me record the video & [yeh, i have zero makeup on, like nothing except lipbalm, i was too lazy today put any on.] I didn't mention it in the video, but i felt like a fish with fins moving along in the ocean lol. you'll see what im talking about if you dare watch my video. he he he.

Also, I have an announcement! i have OFFICIALLY become part of bloggers worldwide who now use Passionfruit ads! OMG! I took the leap!! Jason of Passionfruit is extremely helpful! I am a little nervous, trying not to be overwhelmed and excited all at the same time! If you are interested in sponsoring this little baby of mine, Bee Littlequeen, please check out my Sponsor page for details! I'll be totally appreciative and do my best to help support and promote you! Let's be friends!