I'm very thrilled to be the co-host of Christa's blog hop, Restless Blog Hop! I encourage you all to link up your blog, Facebook, Twitter, or whatever you wish and hop around and make some new friends! Rules: Grab this button and place it on your blog for the weekend: <center><a href="https://christanncox.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img alt="young and restless" src="https://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff281/chrissyann336/Faerie_Wings.jpg" … [Read more...]
Thoughts & Prayers Go To Sandy Hook Elementary Victims & Family
I've sat down several times to write this, but have never known what to say. Honestly, I still do not know what to say, so I'm just going to type and let what comes out, come out. Last Friday was a terrible day. Twenty innocent, beautiful children lost their lives. Seven adults also lost theirs. It's so tragic. I have cried every day since that day. I just can't shake the grief. I couldn't imagine being one of those parents. They put their children on the school bus, or dropped them … [Read more...]
‘Shifting Pride’ by Laura Diamond Review (And A Giveaway!)
Shifting Pride, by Laura Diamond, is a young adult paranormal romance about 16-year-old Nickie. Her father disappeared almost a year ago, but she still believes with all her heart that he is still alive. Her mother wants to move on and throw a Memorial Banquet in honor of it being a year since his disappearance - which is hard for Nickie to deal with since she knows he's still alive. This belief is more confirmed after she receives his watch in the mail. Nickie soon meets Xavian, who is the new … [Read more...]
Make Your Home Cozy and Inviting for the Holidays and Beyond
A home is one of the most comfortable places that anyone could ever have and during the holidays it is supposed to even more inviting. It is your abode that you enjoy relaxing in after combating all the stress that takes place from an external environment. However, it is important that you implement a few steps to make your home more relaxing and pleasant. Therefore, it is extremely important to decorate your home properly by making some changes. When you have a beautifully decorated home, it … [Read more...]
Saddleback Leather
I have a weird obsession. I know I'm not the only one with this obsession. Want to know what it is? The smell of leather. We have a leather store in our closest mall and every time I walk by it, I stop for a second to smell it. Weird, I know. Please comment and let me know if you have the same appreciation for leather that I do (I don't want to feel alone - do you?). :) If you like leather (be it the smell of it, or that it is so sturdy) but do not want to have to drive to … [Read more...]
Aquariums for Your Home Decor and Why Children Love Them
Aquariums with reverse osmosis filter have been used for a long time for their auspicious nature and for adding beauty to an interior decor. They have been touted as a water zoo or a miniature form of water reserve that can be easily placed in homes and offices. Many workplaces, retail outlets and business centers have aquariums at the entrance or near the reception area. As per the Chinese theory of Feng Shui, aquariums bring positive energy to a household if placed in the right direction. … [Read more...]
Busy Becka & Kiki La Rue Giveaway!
Thank you Becka & April for letting me be a part of this! Good luck to everyone! I'd love to see someone from Optimistic Mommy win! :) I'm so excited to introduce you guys to Becka of Busy Becka! She is an adorable new blogger, who also just happens to own an adorable online clothing boutique called Kiki La Rue. It's filled with the cutest clothing, bags, and accessories, and Becka's motto is that "fabulous doesn't have to be expensive". Now that's what I'm talkin' about! I have … [Read more...]
How To Create a Cute Bump For Your Ponytail
From curls to straight hair, today's trends are full of great ideas for glamming up your ponytail. Since Barbie made the style popular in the 1950s, ponytails have become a staple style in most women's hair repertoire. You're busy with work, kids, and life in general and rely on many hair tricks to simplify your life, like hot rollers and human hair extensions. For those mornings where it's tough to get everything done, look fabulous, and get out the door on time. However, be careful and don't … [Read more...]
