Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
Capturing the Joy in Life
It’s slowly beginning to look a lot like summer and I don’t know about you but I’m pretty excited! Time for flip flops, summer vacations, swimming pools, and daily adventures with the kids… bring it on! How about some fun ideas to add a little sunshine to your summer? I’ve teamed up with 20 Creative Bloggers to share some of our favorite things for summer under $50, and you have a chance to win one… Continue Reading
You know how yesterday I posted about the birthstone necklace I made my mom? Well, getting crafty is the way to a woman’s heart, but so is something sparkly that was purchased. I was sent the most lovely earrings to review from Blue Nile, and I wanted to share them with you JUST in time for Mother’s Day. A great gift for your mom, or one to nudge your hubby with a simple link;) The… Continue Reading
Prize Package #1: 2-night stay at Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites in San Diego, California Prize Package #2: Nikon 3100 DSLR camera JoTotes camera bag (your choice) Kristen Duke’s beginner and intermediate photography eBooks Prize Package #3: $50 Gift card to Hoop-La Earrings 2 pairs earrings from Elisabeth Ashlie Jewelry $25 Gift card to Caroline G $50 Gift card to The Chic Orchid STEP 1: Pin the following: Step 2: Click on each of… Continue Reading
So, I happen to think that Texas is a pretty darn special place to live, breathe, and blog. And it just so happens that some other fantastically awesome Texas bloggers agree. The other thing we agree on is that we have the best readers anywhere, which is why we’ve all teamed up to say a big ‘ol Texas-sized THANKS, Y’ALL, with the ultimate Spring Giveaway! Check it out! I count myself blessed to be included… Continue Reading
I am so happy and excited to share with you the details about my new FOTOstrap Camera Strap—I am in LOVE! {Read the whole post, you could win one!} My old camera strap was seriously grating on me the past year. I’d had it for probably 3 years, and besides the fact that I was tired and over the pattern, it was pretty dirty and worn around the neck. I mean, who washes their camera… Continue Reading
10 amazing Bloggers have come together to give away over $1100.00 in prizes!! This year for Christmas we thought it would be fun to GIVE AWAY something from each of our Christmas Wish Lists… AND here’s the really exciting part!! A Grand Prize valued at over $600.00!! A Blend Tec Total Blender with 2 jars; the Wildside (extra large) and the Fourside (normal) PLUS the Fresh Blends Cookbook and a special 10 year warranty! CAN… Continue Reading
Oh my goodness, that was SO much fun! I read nearly every single comment as it came through my email, a total of 1,162 comments/unique visitor entries It was fun to see what was new to you, and what you were excited about, and what you loved that I love in my basket! I SO wish I could give everyone one a little something, but rafflecopter gave me just ONE winner, whom I will mail… Continue Reading
Just 3 more days to enter the giveaways for the Favorite Things Gift Giving Guide! Here is a close up of my basket once more: Details on each item with links on where to purchase found on the original post here. But if you are a regular to my site, you’ve probably already entered for my basket, I’d LOVE for you to make sure you go visit all of my friends! I’ve got to know,… Continue Reading
It’s that gift giving time of year again!!! If you stress over your list of loved ones, and struggle to find the perfect gift for birthdays or the holidays, fret no more. 25 creative bloggers have gathered together to share THEIR favorite things in a gift giving guide, and nearly all of the items are under $25! This list can offer a long lasting gift guide to refer back to when you need that special… Continue Reading
I’m so excited to share all about my friend Lori’s new etsy shop, Custom Touch Sewing! One of my most favorite items are these unique pillow beds that fold up when not in use, and are about the size of a sleeping bag when all the way open. My girls sure had a fun time modeling them. She also makes ruffled skirts, carseat covers, pillow covers, blankets, pouches and custom orders. She is a very impressive… Continue Reading
Wow, what an amazing response to our big end of summer giveaway! Three shops wanted to offer discounts to those that didn’t win, so you can still win! Love Stitched if offering 20% off anything in her shop with code : CREATIVE. Go check out her lovely accessories, including the statement necklace she gave away. Knitty Bitties is offering 10% off using the code: HAPPYDAY. Go shop for some camera strap slip covers and other fabric items. Capturing… Continue Reading
The end of summer is drawing to a close, and what better way to go out with a BANG than to have a massive giveaway? I banded together with some of my favorite handmade shops and bloggers to offer this giveaway worth nearly $1200!! The most exciting part? We’ll have 50 winners total! Do you want to see what is up for grabs?!? 1. Orange Blossom 11×14 Frame 2. $100 gift card to Vintage Rose Wraps 3.… Continue Reading
Ha! I just realized that the title of my last post looks like I am going to “snap” or go crazy. Oops. I selected a winner for the Mommy Hates Cooking giveaway. And the winner is: Comment #73 jamie January 14, 2012 – 7:37 pm FUN giveaway. thank you so much! If you didn’t win, her meal plans are very affordable. Especially for those with allergies who are looking for help–check them out!
I discovered a new blog recently: Mommy Hates Cooking. Kristy is a young mom who was thrust into the role of chef after her hubby started their marriage out doing that. From the looks of her blog, she enjoys it much more than she used to, but she said she does have a love/hate relationship with it. CHECK OUT her alphabatized recipe index. Wowzers, lots of options. Drooling over the bacon wrapped chicken recipe she… Continue Reading
Congratulations to Gina! That was her name in the comment (no last given) so if you aren’t sure its you, I sent you an email. Have fun with the complete printables binder set! To those of you that didn’t win, here are some of my favorite listings from the I heart organizing etsy shop: Personalized monthly budget $5 Babysitter Notes $3 Meal Planning and shopping list $3 Auto Maintenance (I don’t see the link, it must have… Continue Reading
