Paper Issues: Washi Washi! Giveaway!

My most favorite store Paper Issues is having a washi tape giveaway!  It is so super cool and you wont want to miss out on it!  If you are not sure what washi tape is....well, its basically decorated paper tape and it adds so much to projects across the board.  I LOVE it!

Paper Issues: Washi Washi! Giveaway!

April 2012 Glambag

Another month and I am still so not impressed with the Glambag from MyGlam!  I was hoping to be able to keep my Birchbox and MyGlam subscriptions, but with the quality of BirchBox being so much better I just can justify keep the MyGlam subscription.  Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be spending that money over at Paper Issues!

This month's theme was Girls' Night Out.  I received All-Belle eyelashes, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Ransom, DermStore LipQuench, a metallic pink zipper pouch, and a MyGlam All-OVer Eyeshadow Brush and lastly, a MyGlam Eyeliner Brush.

And....for some reason I couldn't get this picture to flip.  I'm sure you get the picture.  Yes, the pun was intended!

The eyelashes are just ok.  I can find a pair I prefer at any local drugstore so I wasn't too impressed by them.  I don't like the fact that they continue to send zippered pouches.  I have so many and I keep giving them away to my daughter and friends.  I don't want to start stock-piling them.  I have also received so many lip moisturizers from them.  I don't want anymore....I have one in my purse, one on my nightstand, one in the car, and one in my diaper bag.  They are all less than spectacular.  The brushes are just ok too.  The only thing I really liked was the Urban Decay 24/7 liner.  It is a pretty purple color which will serve as a nice base for a couple of spring time looks.

I'm off to cancel my subscription!

Love,

Elyse

Our Easter

I love Easter!  I absolutely love every single thing about it!  This year I particularly enjoyed being able to share the story of Easter with my children and doing a few Easter related projects like a Resurrection Garden, Resurrection Rolls, and making s'mores using Peeps as the marshmallows.

Here are some of my favorite moments from this Easter.....

 Did you notice the Hello Kitty Easter Eggs.....I've created a monster!  You know, just reliving my youth!

Thanks for stopping by!

Love,

E.

Eat Like a Caveman: Nutrition Lessons from the Paleolithic Era | Wellness Times

This is a great article with a brief, but fair summary about Paleo eating.  I encourage you to check it out and if you'd like to give it a go we can do this together....and journal/SMASH about it!


Eat Like a Caveman: Nutrition Lessons from the Paleolithic Era | Wellness Times

My goodness....It's been awhile!

I am so sorry that I have been gone for awhile!  The truth is that I took some time away to just relax and re-focus on my goals and priorities.

For a very long time I have been running around like a crazy lady trying to balance the kids, home, hubby, church, and trying to save what energy I had left to craft and do some things for me.  Sometime in the past couple of years I gave up on myself.  I stopped wanting to eat well and take care of me.  Some of you might think that I'm completely mental and you may be right (insert huge grin)!  I just had nothing left to give back to myself and was too exhausted to even try.  A couple of weeks ago something changed.  I didn't have an epiphany or anything magical, but I came to the realization that by not taking care of myself and valuing myself I was clearly sending the message that it was ok for others to do the same and that my friend, is just not OK.  So....what did I decide to do?  I'm so glad you asked!  I'll tell you!

1.  I am going to blog about the things going on in my life.  My loves, likes, and dislikes.  I  really want to share on a personal level who I am and what I am going through.  Yes, some of it may get tedious but it is free therapy for me so deal!

2.  I am going to make the best effort I can to start eating as Paleo and clean as possible.  My mom passed away almost two years ago from breast cancer and my grandma was just diagnosed with it so I need to make these changes immediately.

3.  I am going to go to bed by 10:00 each night and be up by 6:00 am every morning.  I will work out first thing and shower by the time my kids get up.

4.  DRINK MORE WATER and take my vitamins.

5.  Get dressed and not in jammies.

Those are the Top 5 things I am committing to you and I am also going to complete one craft a week.  My new sewing machine should be here today so I can finally finish the blanket I made for my cousin's baby.  I hate not finishing things I start but it seems that I've gotten really good at it and my intentions just aren't cutting it anymore!

Thanks for stopping by!

Love,

Elyse

Introducing NEW Summer Fresh Collection - Simple Stories

  I love Simple Stories!  Paper Issues has a huge pre-order for me and I can't wait to get it!  Their new line Summer Fresh is absolutely lovely and makes me long for those lazy days!  You can review the collection below.

Introducing NEW Summer Fresh Collection - Simple Stories

The Girl Creative: Custom Stamp Giveaway with PSA Essentials

Have you heard about PSA Essentials?  They are amazing stamps that are super cute AND interchangeable!  The Girl Creative is hosting a giveaway on her blog....check it out and enter!

The Girl Creative: Custom Stamp Giveaway with PSA Essentials