Miscellany Monday

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    I love these little ones!!!     

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  My sweet grandmother's birthday party!!!

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Sleepover/Spa Party with my sweet mini me!!


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Hunger Games take 2!!!
Ahhh so amazing!!

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My sweet friend, Carrie, sent me these sweet surprises.

I always love nail polish and I've been needing a new cup for school.

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Smell the Roses

Because I purchased a new pair of Tom's, a child in NEED received a pair of shoes.

Gives a whole new meaning to shopping, huh?

But in all seriousness, think about this next time you are in NEED of a new pair of shoes.

American Cancer Society

I am the team captain of our Relay for Life team at my school.

I am so proud to say that we have raised over $1,500.  My goal was $5,000 but we got a late start and I'm so excited about what we have raised.

If you feel called to make a donation, please do so here.

I'm on a mission to raise funds for American Cancer Society and need your help! Register for Relay For Life and join me in the fight against cancer today!

If not, but you want to help...click on the link below and find an event near you.

RelayforLife.org

Thanks for the amazing support friends!

Happy, happy Monday!

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Miscellany Monday

Smell the Roses

It's Ok

Linking up with Neely and Amber for It's OK Thursday...

It's OK that I still have Christmas shopping to to and I only have 2 more days to do it!

It's OK that TOMS came to the rescue this year as far as gifts go.

It's OK that I didn't make it the full 2 weeks again as a vegetarian.

Nope, tonight I had a Big Mac.  Big FAIL!

It's OK that my sisters and I took 5 kids to the mall today....sounds manageable, but boy were we wrong!

It's OK that tomorrow is going to be movie and pajama day for this babysitter...no more malls!

It's OK that my room looks like a tornado hit it...cleaning in my pj's tomorrow sounds like a great idea.

It's OK that I am leaving Coral with my mom next week while I go out of town.

I know she will give Coral lots of love and attention, but I still wish I could take her on the train with me.

It's OK that I am doing this Christmas survey because I have seen it everywhere and I felt like doing it.

1. Eggnog or hot chocolate?

hot chocolate, but only because I've never had eggnog.

I plan on trying it really soon!

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just set them under the tree?Just puts them under the tree....at least that is what he did for me.

My parents gifts were wrapped and Santa's were on display.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?White!

4. Do you hang mistletoe?No, but I should go get some!  I have hung it in the past.

5. When do you put your decorations up?Usually the day after Thanksgiving, but this year it was the weekend before Thanksgiving.

I just couldn't wait any longer.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish?Oh goodness, a better questions would be what isn't my favorite dish?!?

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child?Opening one gift on Christmas Eve.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
What, there's no Santa?

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?We always did as kids.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
This year, my tree is very whimsical!

11. Snow! Love it or dread it?Love it....dreaded it when I lived in NY and we had snow piles on top of snow piles.

12. Can you ice skate?
I will let you know...

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?I've had plenty of amazing gifts. My friends and family always know just what to get me. :)

14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
Being with family and remembering that Jesus is the reason for the season!

15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
Pecan Pie

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Waking up, making a cup of coffee, turning on Happy Christmas by John Lennon, and opening presents by the fire.

17. What tops your tree?Growing up it was always this star, but this year it is my pink santa hat.

18. Which do you prefer: giving or receiving?I LOVE giving. I get a little carried away and buy too many presents sometimes, but I love seeing people's reactions as they open what I got for them.

19. Candy canes: yuck or yum?I don't like the peppermint ones, but I love the Sweet Tart and Jolly Rancher ones.

20. Favorite Christmas show?
Miracle on 34th is my favorite Christmas movie.

21. Saddest Christmas song?Christmas Shoes

22. What’s your favorite Christmas song?

I love so many, but I guess it would have to be All I Want for Christmas is You or Baby It's Cold Outside

Happy Thursday lovelies! XoXo

Gifts that give back

Shop for a cause...

TOMS

ONE for ONE Movement

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Children's Art Projectstrives to give children with cancer opportunities to live a more normal childhood and prepare successfully for adulthood.

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Dress for Successhelps outfit disadvantaged women so they can succeed in the workplace.

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2011 Holiday Charity GuideSource Self Magazine
It's the season of giving so give X2.Happy Tuesday and happy giving!XoXo

A Day without Shoes

Today, I will blog barefoot. I will not wear shoes to the gym, or to pick up the boys from school, or on any other errand I might run. I will try to imagine not having even a single pair of shoes. I will try to imagine walking on gravel times a thousand, and I still won't feel the pain that individuals all around the world experience every day. It's hard to imagine shoes as a luxury, but so many people do without.

As I was getting in my car this morning, my mind was going ninety to nothing.

- What if I get pulled over? It's illegal to drive without shoes.

-What if the club won't let me in to workout without shoes?

-What if Zumba requires shoes?

-What if it rains?

-What if I get sick because it is cold out today?

I feel guilty for even having these thoughts. These adults, and even kids, work harder then I could ever imagine and many have never even owned a pair of shoes.

Please join in to raise awareness about individuals who have no shoes. Visit this website for more information.

http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/?gclid=CNXBsJbLhagCFYNx5QodehNwrw

Miscellany Monday

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1. What are your goals for the Spring Fever Challenge?

Goal 1- Save money. I recently went a little crazy spending so I want to create a budget and be more aware of where I am spending my money. I've used mint.com before and I highly recommend it.

Goal 2- Get into shape. This goal kind of goes along with my 101. This month starts my month-long tasks of taking a vitamin daily, eating 1 piece of fruit everyday, and drinking 1 liter of water a day.

Goal 3- Lose 5 to 10 pounds. I don't know how, but it needs to happen.

Goal 4- Complete the coach to 5k program.

Goal 5- Get more sleep! Try to be in bed by 10 every night during the week. Sleep plays a very important role in your overall health and this is definitely something I'm missing.

2. Why did you choose them?

I'm getting to the age where every decision I make, affects my health. I love fast food and I love soda....they are my enemies. If I could shake these 2 habits, there is no doubt in my mind that I would be in great shape. I'm determined to beat the battle against Mcdonalds and coke starting now!!

3. What is your plan of action to make them happen?

I hope to replace these habits with healthier ones.

4. What does this challenge mean to you?

I am hoping to be held more accountable for my decisions. Growing up, I could always eat whatever I wanted and drink coke all day long, but its so unhealthy and it's starting to show.

5. Fun Question of the Week: Let's get to know each other! What is something most people (er... fellow bloggers) don't know about you?

I sleep with a squishy pillow every night

And

I have a heart-shaped freckle/birthmark on my cheek.

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I just booked my next flight home!! I'm really excited to spend Easter with my family!!!

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One of my favorite gals is coming to visit me in 10 days!!!!

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Tomorrow is barefoot blogging!!!

Help raise awareness on the impact that a pair of shoes can have on a child's life.

Wanna do more? Check out TOM's One for One Movement. I adore these shoes. I have 1 pair, but am on the market for pair number 2.

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Happy Mingling!!!!

XoXo