June 30, 2012

from Kassie's heart {a guest post}:

June 30, 2012/ sarah

Today I want you to meet one of my sweet bloggy friends, Kassie.

She is seriously one of the most encouraging and affirming friends I have made through blogging. She always leaves a comment or sends an email to encourage me. :)

(thanks girl!)

She blogs here, so go meet her yall.

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Hi, I'm Kassie and I blog over at K plus J equals love where I write about my love for Jesus, being a wife and mama, my fears, struggles, passions, and whatever else is on my heart! I'm excited to be on Sarah's blog today! I love reading her words and seeing her life on this blog. She's such an encouragement to me!

Lately what's been on my heart is this pregnancy (I'm at the end of my 27th week as I write) and all that it means. It means a lot of change, which I am excited for. I am so excited to meet sweet little Maeva that is growing inside of me. I cannot wait to see her face and hold her. I look forward to seeing her with her daddy and her brother. I know it will be a joy!

You know what else I know it will be? Exhausting!

I am already feeling pretty darn exhausted having to chase around a toddler, but I know its not even the beginning! It's one of the changes I'm most nervous about actually.

I fear that I'm going to be so exhausted that I won't be able to get out of bed.

That I won't be able to function or enjoy life.

I fear that I am just going to be so tired and I really hate being so tired.

The other night I was talking to my husband about this fear and how, really, I am afraid that I can't do this mother of two thing.

He told me that God knows I can do this because He is giving me another child.

So encouraging to me! So I am reminding myself right now (and will continue to) that God knows that I can do this. He will be the one to carry me through becoming a mother of two. He will carry me through the exhaustion and all motherhood entails. As long as I read His word and lean on Him, I will find rest! Coffee may help too! ;)

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Thanks Kassie, for sharing your heart.

We can do this mother-of-two thing together, girl!

it IS exhausting at times, but it is also the best thing ever...I'm so happy for you friend!!

Look forward to hearing about your journey in it!

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WINNER (chosen by random.org) of the beautiful Stella and Dot necklace:

Brooke!!!

email me girl, so excited for you!! :)

Thanks again Becky for giving it away...and yall, don forget to come shop her beautiful stuff!

June 29, 2012

soooo, I joined Instagram.

June 29, 2012/ sarah

{I know I know, way to finally get with the times, Sarah}

if you don't know what Instagram is (ahem, parental units), it is an awesome app on the phone to add cool "filters" to your pictures.

Just another great way to share life.

Even if its just the amazing On The Go Nutella packs you saw at the store and thought the world needed to know about. :)

Y'all have a great weekend!

{last day to enter this giveaway, winner announced tomorrow}

{also, a guest post tomorrow from a sweet bloggy friend!}

June 27, 2012

Thrifty Love Blogger Gift Exchange!!

June 27, 2012/ sarah

I've never been a huge "thrifter", but I always admire people who are and who find awesome stuff!

BUT, I'm gonna give it a go and join some of my closest blog girls in a super fun Thrifted Gift Exchange!!

We live right by a cute little thrift store called "Stuff"...

can you believe some of these treasures I have seen while browsing?

I have yet to ever buy anything, but now I have an excuse!!

You wanna get a thrifted treasure in the mail and make some new bloggy friends in the process?

well, you should join us then!!

{hosted by me, hannah, danielle, jami, stephanie, heather, esther and carina}

so what is this thrifty love gift exchange?

a fun new way to get to know some fantastic bloggers who share a love for thrifting!

get paired up, hit the thrift shop for that perfect little treasure, and send it to your new bff.

if you are interested in participating (and I know you are), here's what you need to know:

1. send an email to carina at punkpumpkinpeanut {at} gmail {dot} com by july 5

2. include a link to your blog and a mailing address (only to be shared with your match up!)

you'll get your match no later than july 10.

at that point you can get to know your new blog buddy and set to thrifting!

spending limit is $10, which is like lottery winnings at the right shop.

all packages should be in the mail no later than july 25.

if it turns out you can't participate, please let carina know by july 20 so we can set your match up with another buddy!

get your blog posts ready with a full report of your thrifty love for a

HUGE BLOG LINK UP ON AUGUST 6th!

{grab a button to spread the thrifty love, yall}

*if you cant get the button to work, let me know*

Let us know if you want in on the fun!!!

Can't wait, yall!

June 27, 2012

yep, it's a Vlog.

June 27, 2012/ sarah

woohoo! So excited to be linking up for another

"Girl Behind The Blog" video!

{Linking up with Ashley and Nicole today...if you don't know those girlies, you should}

Can't wait to read other people's Vlogs! It's always fun to put a face and voice with a blogger. :) hehe.

So for this video, the prompt was:

something you may not know about me from blogging,

pet peeve,

guilty pleasure, and

personal style (home or fashion)

um, and what is that stink face I'm making right there?

oh well...here goes.

didn't you love sweet B's appearance? she's so yummy. :)

Ya'll have a great week, and come enter THIS giveaway!

ALSO, come back to my blog a little later today to hear about a HUGE bloggy gift exchange you can be a part of, hosted by a bunch of bloggers!!! It's gonna rock!

June 26, 2012

a beautiful giveaway, and some meaningful shopping

June 26, 2012/ sarah

It's a beautiful giveaway today!

get excited. :)

AND in the process, you get to meet one of my real life friends since Jr High..Becky!

Becky is a gem. She is one of the kindest people I know, and beautiful too.

She is one of those friends who is great about rejoicing with you in the good,

and crying with you in the bad. She's the one who knows all her friend's birthdays and what they like and don't like.

She was in my wedding, and was one of the first to meet Abigail.

And not only is she an awesome teacher, but she now has a jewelry business through the up and coming company, Stella and Dot!

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Hi! I am Becky, a good friend of Sarah’s from junior high and high school. Recently, I started a business being a stylist for an amazing jewelry line called Stella and Dot. If you have ever seen the jewelry, you know how cute it is! Stella and Dot is a home-based business, as most sales come from in-home trunk shows. You can read more details about this on my blog!

I am giving away a beautiful necklace to one of Sarah's readers today! Sarah is also hosting a virtual trunk show for me!! SO, If you are interested in ordering, but have questions, please let me know! 50% of the line is under $50! I am so excited to help you find some beautiful jewelry that can go with everything – I haven’t bought any new clothes in months because my jewelry is changing my whole wardrobe!

Thanks for your entries, and I am really looking forward to “meeting” some of you through the blogging world! I am amazed at the community of believers that Sarah is in contact with every day from her blog, and am so impressed by all of you. I know I will be looking to some of you when I have kids someday for your wisdom and advice. Thanks yall!

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{pictures via Stella and Dot}

Stella and Dot has awesome jewelry...and even sweet jewelry for little girls,

that I can't wait to get for my girls someday.

If you've never heard of them before, be glad you did today!!