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Friday Housekeeping

June 8, 2012

I am so completely overwhelmed by the support you guys threw my way for the ‘Doing It All. Who Does???’ post! I can’t tell you how petrified I was to actually hit publish on that one. I mean really, is there anything more scary than revealing your true self?! But what I found through your amazing comments, tweets, texts, emails and facebook posts, is that all of us struggle in many areas of our lives, but we’re also comforted knowing we’re not in this alone.

Our appearances and homes may look different on the outside, but inside we all battle similar pressures and demons. I hope to remember that next time envy and guilt show their ugly heads.

I love this quote that Katie sent me:

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is
because we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes footage with everyone
else’s highlight reels.” — Steven Furtick

Maybe I’ll knit that on a pillow so I don’t forget! Not really. I have no idea how to knit. But thank you, thank you for opening yourselves back up to me, and for being so kind with my exposed soul. It was like a giant virtual hug!

Enough of the Kumbaya, and let’s do some Friday Housekeeping!

First up, I’m hanging with Dana at Make Them Wonder today. She has a great series called, ‘Blogging Made Me Do It!”, and at no surprise to anyone, I took mine in a totally whack direction! So hop over there and read about the nuttiest thing I’ve done, all because of blogging!

Earlier in the week, I was chatting it up about my personal style with sweetie-pie, Michaela. She’s got some great bloggers talking about their home and fashion style, so check it out!

And I think I’ve had a total lapse in judgement, because I’m taking the kids on a week-long road trip…Griswald style! Starting tomorrow, we’ll hit the road with no plans or agendas, and ultimately end up in Nashville to stay with my treasured friend. Did you catch that it’d be just me and the kids?! No Mr. Sugarplum to navigate and referee.

I’m actually really excited to spend this time with them, and see what kind of memories we make. You know, practice that concept of living life instead of just observing it? So we’re packing up the car and heading out…hopefully making it out of town before I lose my mind nerve. You can follow along on InstaGram…my name is CassieSugarplum.

While we won’t look like a Tommy Hilfiger ad, I will be traveling a lot more stylishly thanks to this adorable tote from Simply Bags. Stripes, monogram and red, white and blue?!?! I think I’m in love! They have some really cute totes to choose from, and the embroidery is free on the beach bags!

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I’m not leaving you high-and-dry though, some of my friends will stop by to share their {Marry, Make-Out & Muzzle} choices, I’ll answer all the questions you asked me about blogging, and hopefully share some scenes from the road. Wish me luck, patience, good humor, and an endless supply of sunflower seeds. Here’s hoping your weekend is full of your favorite people!


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Friday Housekeeping

May 18, 2012

Heeeeeeey! How about a big-ole ‘Whoop-Whoop!’ for Friday! We’ve got a big weekend of piano recitals and yard work planned, as well as a few projects, and I can’t wait to get started. It’s been too long since my finger was on the nozzle of a spraypaint can, or the trigger of a glue gun….time to remedy that before I go into withdrawls!

First up, my finger has been a little busy online shopping. I’ve been smitten with C.Wonder, but have yet to pull the trigger for anything. That changes today with this monster of a sale!

Their prices are fair to begin with…but on sale….and then another half off that?!?! Here’s what I’m looking at, along with the final sale price.

Ikat Pattern Notebook $4

Chinoise Dinner Plate $3

Set of 3 Chinoise Nesting Bowls $15

Large Pattern Spheres $6

Tropics Notecards $2

Faux Croc Tray $12

Calf Hair Cuff $12

Yes, that’s dollars. Crazy prices, right? There are several pages of sale items to woo you, just enter 50MORE at checkout for the additional half-off sale price (no clue how long this sale runs). But don’t do it until I have my cuff and nesting bowls, mmmkay? World Market is also having a pretty wicked sale on their Outdoor Goods, as well as a 10% off coupon for Reward Members. I’m stopping by after work to check some stuffs…

Wood Potting Bench $72

Bali Stripe Chair Pad $20

Polka Dot Paris Tea Towel $8

Okay, so the tea towel isn’t Outdoor or on sale, but I may need it anyway. Neither store is pimping me to tell you this, either. I’m enabling your shopping habit all on my own! You’re welcome.

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Next up in the Friday Housekeeping, is to remind you of the kickin’ giveaways running around this blog right now! I know it got a little hairy with the back-to-back Sponsored Posts (read my Editor’s Letter on the subject here), but it’s hard to resist when they offer you guys $100 Visa Cards as incentive. Again, all for you!

See the evolution of my aging face and enter to win $100 in Darphin products.

Check out our Spring Break trip to Ft. Worth and enter to win $100 Visa card from Texas Tourism.

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I threw a Girls Night In Party, courtesy of Simply Cranberry, and you get a chance to win $100 gift card!

And lastly, my sponsor Fullerton Photographics is giving away a custom iPhone case (like mine), plus $30 shop credit. Last chance to enter today!

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To wrap up all this housekeeping, I’m thrilled to welcome my newest sponsors! Thank you for having faith in me and bringing validity to my little nutball blog!
Quality Bath
Luxury Kitchen and Bath accessories at affordable prices


Pillows by Dezign
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Whew, I’m exhausted! How about you? Well rest up and grab a snack, because you’ve got a lot of surfing to do! Happy weekend, lovebugs!

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