Fingerprints on the Fridge

The perfect Margarita {Chalk Art}

Rachelle — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:49:56 +0000

It was time to change the chalkboard again.. and since things are getting pretty colorful.. I went with something a little more fun. I found this print on pinterest from this shop and I really wanted to do that, but I mean, I didn’t want to be a full on copy cat.. so I just dabbled in the copycatness and made my own version. Her’s is so much better and I’d buy ALL of them if I could! And, truth be told I’ve never made my own margarita so this could be completely false and for that I apologize. Let us pretend that it really is though! So guests can say, wow.. she’s rad writing about alcohol on her walls..for her children to see. She must be mother of the year.

If only you knew.

Less talking, more pictures. And go!

*Please note we swapped out backpacks for swimsuits this week! Yeehaww!*

If you’re over the whole chalkboard walls trend I’m sorry you had to endure this. I’m still a big fan, and I’m not a dust hater so it works well in our house. As for the summer list that looks like it’s already checked off– those are from last year. Lazy lady here hasn’t even done 2013′s. Oy!

Flower Magnets {Summer Crafting}

Rachelle — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:56:34 +0000

I was going to title this post crafting with kids, but I hesitated because we used a glue gun and not all kids can of course! But you could use any other type of glue for this and you can definitely have the kids help out. I let my oldest use the glue gun but she’s very careful and getting quite good at using it carefully.. no burns ’round here! There’s my little liability spiel..

We have many many branches of fake flowers, borderline hoarding actually. I rotate them for different tablescapes, mantels, anything really, even though I love me some fresh flowers I can’t always run to the store every day and get bunch, poor girl problems I guess. But Lily wanted to do a craft the other day and I thought sure! Lets go through the stash.

All you need are magnets, flowers off the stems and glue. I used orchids and cherry blossoms, sweet and dainty.

You’ll want to use the flowers that just pop off the stems and have plastic backs, not the ones wrapped in paper since they tend to fall apart once you unwrap them. If the back of the flowers have longer stems on them just clip them off so they lay flatter.

Then it’s easy as one, two, glue!

Boom! In a few minutes (definitely not long enough for a crafting session I suppose, when we were done she was asking “what’s next?”) you’ve got a ton of flowers for just a few bucks! I’ll probably use them in my office if it ever gets completed! Crossing my fingers!

Kitchen Shelves {Decorating above the Fridge}

Rachelle — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:14 +0000

Hello hello! First off I wanted to send a HUGE thank you to all the lovely ladies who signed up for the birthday giveaway day– it was a great response! I used rafflecopter this time and it was super easy, the winners are announced on each post so jump on over to see if you won! I’ve been very low-key on facebook and here for the past few weeks because I had a horrible cold for almost two weeks..lost my voice..couldn’t breathe.. basically hell. Got through that and now I have a tooth ache from well.. hell. So we’ll see, I’m pretty sure I’m fallin’ apart. But life goes on, I’m holding out until the dentist can get me in. Eeek.

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So I’ve been playing around with color lately and I’m pretty smitten. It may or may not be because I’m home more and I’ve become obsessed with good luck Charlie. Um, their house is amazing! They have a serious way (I’m talking like it’s a real family and not a stage house..? Too much t.v.) with color and texture. I snagged some pictures online just so you can enjoy it with me. And, because they’re not sited correctly they came from pinterest and led me to no where. But a quick google search will lead up to the same pictures..

Lots of turquoise, golds, yellows, greens, mixed with woodtones, natural elements and white. Even the toys look like they belong there but it doesn’t look cluttered and give me an eye twitch. THAT that is what I want my house to be. “Hello, we live here and it’s not perfect but enjoy my house with me.”

I feel weird analyzing what I put above my fridge, I really do. But we’re going to go with it. Maybe it’s my meds from my toothache? Maybe I’ve flown off the deep end? Maybe it’s because talking about what’s on your fridge really ISN’T normal.. but what can I say? Onward.

Before

It was super flat before, and way boring. But I was trying to be safe and neutral. Like always.. Booo.

Now

I just threw some things I like up there, the globe was a gift from my amazing friend & her hubby for my birthday (the crate was from her too..and my gold watch I instagramed the other day.. She’s a goldmine of goodness!)

The photo is one of my absolute favorites and the flying pig with its sad broken wings makes its round around the house and this week it’s perched up here. I like each room to have a little whimsy so I think this fits well. The moss C was something I made a few years ago– and the cute little succulents in an ikea pot and a silver cup from my mother in law.

See that picture right there? I totally just hot glued it over the glass. That right there is decorating laziness. Or is it genius? Hmm..

Boom boom– done!

Giveaway Day 13 {Southtown Marketing and Design}

Rachelle — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:30:26 +0000

Ahh! Jessica is back, you may know her from a little site called

Southtown Marketing and Design

She’s the genius behind the blog here and helps me with the entire design process and patiently works with me with all my 100 questions.. She’s a saint.

She’s also so good at her job (while managing two little ones! Nuts!) Check out some of her work!

She’s been my go-to girl for a while now and I don’t see that changing any time in the future. I’m one of those “stick with what you know” girls and once I’ve found my designer, she’s it. So I was extremely excited when she offered up a big ol’ giveaway for you today!

Check it out! Yay!

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Giveaway Day 12 {Lindsay Roberts LeeLaLa}

Rachelle — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:41 +0000

Lets all take a moment and be excited for the next highlight and giveaway.. Lindsay and I go pretty far back we went through a lot of the same things and even though we live really far away from each other we keep up on what’s going on in each others lives and I know even if I don’t “talk” to her for a few weeks we can say hi and catch up like ‘aint no thang..

She’s a Mom first and foremost, a very inspirational blogger, a health coach, and a style guru if you will She’s got an eye for all things “wear” and I love it!

She wanted to jump on the bandwagon today and offer up a $25.00 Visa Gift Card and 1 Month Premium Ad spot (70.00 Value What??!) She’s sweet like that.

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Giveaway Day 11 {Threads Wear Change}

Rachelle — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:06:19 +0000

Chugging right along, we are.

Next up on the giveaway platter is from the lovely lovely Ashley from The Shine Project. I’ve been following this girl from when she first started blogging and let me tell you she’s just the sweetest thing since….sugar? ha. Let’s just say she’s awesome.

She started the Shine Movement and Threads and is helping in more ways than one for her community and children all over the place. I’ll let the photos do the talking.

Today she’s offering up a piece from the threads collection which she’ll hand pick for you. Can I just say how awesome that is?! Yay!

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Giveaway Day 10 {Kitaleigh Boutique}

Rachelle — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:30 +0000

The lovely lady behind Kitaleigh Boutique emailed me recently and asked if any of the readers would be interested in some goodies for their kids.

Uhh yeah!

She’s got lots of cute items in her shop… such as..

This super cute birthday onsie

Personalized bibs..

And, what she’s going to give away today

A girls ruffle neck tank top!

Super cute with ruffles and flowers! Your little lady will look adorable rocking this during the summer.

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Giveaway Day 9 {It Works Skinny Wraps}

Rachelle — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:54 +0000

Back to one of my personal favorites.. Those dang skinny wraps that are floating around the internet!

I’ve been using these products for quite a while now and it’s changing my life in so many ways!

One, I eat healthier.. And, when I cheat.. they help me out with that too LOL

Most of you know that I quit my job a few months ago to blog full time. But, as you know with blogging you still need money to fund those projects! Ha, case in point my skinny wraps. I’m a full time wrapper now and sell ‘em all over the US and Canada. And, I’m hooked! They tighten, tone, and firm in as little as 45 min and make you look and feel your best!

They’re also a debt free company and helping me become debt free but that’s neither here nor there! ha ha

Today we’re giving away a free ultimate body applicator and some of the greens on the go to one lucky winner so YOU can see what the fuss is all about!

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Giveaway Day 8 {Stella and Dot}

Rachelle — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:27 +0000

Stella and Dot Time!!!

Some of us broke chicks, ahem.. get really excited about Stella and Dot giveaways.. Free pretties?! Yes PLEASE! So when my girl Allison said “Hey, let me give something shiny to your readers” I didn’t hesitate.

Look at some of the awesomeness that she sells..

I favor simple pieces if you couldn’t tell. Wrap bracelets are kind of my jam as of late.

Or you can go fancy! Ohh shiny!

Today she’s giving away the Love Bracelet

Perfect for layering and having some serious arm candy.

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Giveaway Day 7 {31 Bags}

Rachelle — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:58 +0000

Okay organizing junkies! This one is for you! I know you’ve all seen them, the bags that change your life and make you an organized queen!? Yeah those! I’ve had a party or two and I’m a big fan of the big bags for the car to wrangle all our miscellaneous craziness that a Mom’s car can somehow manage to acquire.

I’m diggin’ this wristlet! The fun colors are perfect for summer and the fact that you can have everything you need in one small place!

There’s monthly specials too, like half off thermos when you spend 31.00 in May. Lily uses the URU Thermal tote for her lunch box and it has held up so well all year and is great at keeping her lunch cold when it should be!

I have to be careful how long I spend on the site because an hour turns into a lot of money coming out of our bank account.. #truestory.

Today one winner is going to get a free soft wallet in pink pop medallion. Whoop whoop! I like the soft wallets for summer so if we run to the beach and there’s sand and water all over the place I’m not crying about ruining my leather wallet. Win win! Plus I change out wallets quite a bit so… it’s nice to have this one for rotation.

Good Luck!

But today– My friend has got something special for you! A

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