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Hello friends, as you are reading this post, I am heading to the West Coast…yes, I am flying out of Philly this morning enroute to Los Angeles, California! Am I excited…YES I AM! Why am I going…oh I am super excited to tell you but am going to make you wait, however, I will give you a two word hint BRAND AMBASSADOR!
I’ll be there until Saturday so make sure you follow my Instagram page, you never know, you might just see me on a Red Carpet!
However, before I left I wanted to take time to thank and acknowledge two beautiful bloggers who each nominated me for awards.
The Versatile Blogger Award from at C-ray @Sunlight Beauty
The Liebster Award from Melinda at There Is A Season
Each award comes with their own set of rules, however, I have combined them both and am providing 8 random facts about myself:
- I Blog, Therefore I am
- I like the pool –vs- ocean
- unsalted chips with hot sauce is my favorite snack
- My favorite author is E. Lynn Harris, however, I haven’t read a book in years
- I hate getting up early on the weekends
- I love thrifting but have too many clothes
- Summer is my favorite season
- I love to cook
Thank you ladies for the nominations, and don’t forget to follow my Instagram page for some fun and exciting pictures. I can’t wait to see my bestie again, as it has been too long since last we were together! Oh, and don’t forget to come back tomorrow to link up your RED OOTD for National Wear Red for Women Day.
New Year ~ New You!
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Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.
Today’s Thankful Thursday post is the acceptance of a ‘Very Inspiring Blogger” Award so graciously given to me by my bloggy friend, Robin @RobinCharmagne.com
When you get a chance, please check out Robin’s blog because she features some great fashions, entertaining and travel tips as well as some cool DIY’s – all things I love!
Now the rules of acceptance are as follows:
1.Thank and link the amazing person who nominated you – CHECK
2.List the rules and display the award – CHECK
3.Share seven facts about yourself
4.Nominate 15 other amazing blogs and comment on their posts to let them know they have been nominated.
5.Optional: Proudly display the award logo on your blog and follow the blogger who nominated you – CHECK
7 Facts About Me:
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I have two sons that will be attending college in the Fall #sendmoney
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Hubby and I will be celebrating 24 years of marriage next month
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Seafood and Mexican foods are my favorite
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I don’t get enough sleep or exercise
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I love shoes!
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I love old skool R&B just as much as well as Classical music
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I long to be a beach bum
My nominations: (in no particular order)
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I am thankful for all my bloggy friends, my family and of course my faith. I hope you enjoy the rest of the week and
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
Now, it’s your turn, what are you thankful for this week?
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Last week’s graduation, the party afterwards and Memorial Day weekend was truly wonderful yet exhausting, therefore, I think I will be sleeping in late tomorrow! Click here to see yesterday’s Thankful Thursday post which is a recap of the weekend.
I am glad to be back because I truly missed you guys and last week’s #WWDParty. It was exciting to see that so many of you had linked up and am looking forward to reading quite a few posts tonight.
Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers ~ Thank You For Your contributions!
Life in our Nomad
The Inspired Wren
Overstuffed Life
Raia’s Recipes
Mimi, Mommy and Me
Sondra Lyn at Home
Make sure to check out our Pinterest Page as you are also being featured there. Feel free to copy and paste this button onto your own blog because we appreciate you!
We hope that after linking up your own post(s) that you will take the time to visit and comment on 3 others. Please follow your hosts on at least one of our social media websites and remember sharing is caring!
This Simple Home
De Divah Deals
Snippets of Inspiration
A Living Sacrifice
Mustard Seed Mommy
Moms Who Save
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Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday!!!
God is so good and he has truly been blessing me and my family and for that I am thankful!
I am THANKFUL for being featured on FabulousAfter40
Bold, Ethnic Prints
Morocco and Africa, as well as all the spicy colors of lands far away are a big part of the global trend. Here’s style blogger Antoinette in a bold ethnic print shift dress that combines orange and red with purple for a look that’s pure energy.
Don’t miss Antoinette’s playful license plate. She’s one proud blogger! Be sure to stop by her site, De Divah Deals, to see Antoinette’s daily outfits and learn some of her secrets for scoring the best deals on fashion items.
Do you have a favorite outfit that makes you look and feel great? Are you a fashion blogger or do you have a favorite 40+ fashion blogger that you would like to see featured here? Feel free to share your photos with my Fabulous After 40 readers.
Please send in a good quality, full-length photo, your age, where you are from, and any details about your outfit to: myphoto@fabulousafter40.com. You’ll be featured on the Facebook page as well as in an upcoming What I Wore. I love hearing from you and cheering you on, Glam Gals!
I am THANKFUL that our son received an acceptance letter to Bowie State University!
I am THANKFUL for being invited to participate in last night’s 1st Girls Night Out Event sponsored by The Money School of Delaware
Can’t wait to post about it next week!
I am THANKFUL to be working on several product reviews which is keeping me uber busy. It truly has been a week full of fun and activities for which I am THANKFUL. I am also THANKFUL for you, my bloggy friends, for my family and of course my faith.
Certainly last but not least next Thursday Malik will be graduating from High School and wow, are we forever THANKFUL for that!
Okay, now it’s your turn – what are you thankful for this week?
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
This has truly been an exhausting week and I’m glad that in less than 24 hours it will officially be the weekend!!! Hubby is doing well and should be home from the hospital early next week. In the meantime I am enjoying the little break, I only have to make my side of the bed and the bathroom is all mine – lol!
Welcome to the Weekend Wind-Down Party #12, where food, fun and fashion is shared by some wonderful bloggers and this week’s features are just a few examples.
Congratulations and thank you to this week’s featured bloggers!
Mrs U Makes
Love Pasta and a Tool Belt
Calm Healthy Sexy
TIPical Day
Kennary.com
Penny’s Vintage Home
Please feel free to add this button to your Blog and check our Pinterest Page as you will also be featured there.
The rules have remained the same and we ask that you follow each of your hosts on at least one Social Media websites.
I look forward to reading your posts this weekend while visiting hubby in the hospital and watching him sleep!
Have a wonderful weekend, be safe and stay blessed!
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Hello Friends, Happy Thankful Thursday AND
Last month I was recognized by fellow blogger Me and My Mini Me and nominated for a Liebster Award. This award is a way for other bloggers to say, “Hey, I like your blog” and for that I am thankful.
According to the rules of acceptance, I must link back to the blogger who nominated me, answer 11 questions, nominate 11 other bloggers and then ask them 11 different questions. So without further adieu, here are the answers to my questions:
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What inspired your blog? Why do you blog? – After the death of my grandmother, I needed an outlet to showcase my shopping deals and neither Facebook nor Twitter seemed the appropriate venue. I enjoy sharing and reading about other’s personal and positive lives.
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If you found a genie in a bottle and he could grant you three wishes, what would you wish for? – A clean bill of health for my husband, a wonderful life for my sons and all my debts to be paid in full.
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Favorite song. – Summer Breeze by the Isley Brothers
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Describe yourself in 5 words. – Positive, fun, hardworking, dedicated and friendly
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What would a “Me Day” look like for you? – Mani/Pedi, Super Spa and Dinner ocean side
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Favorite era and why? – 60’s, life is always good when you are a kid
- If you could be anyone for a day, who would you be? – Oprah Winfrey
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What’s your guilty pleasure? – Talenti Gelato – Caribbean Coconut
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What three things can’t you live without? – Family, Faith and Internet access
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What’s something no one knows about you? – Wouldn’t you like to know…
My nominees in no particular order are, and I hope you take a some time to check them out:
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Now, these are my questions to each of you:
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If you could re-live one event in your life, what would it be and why?
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Cake or Cookies?
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Snow in the mountains or Sun on the beach?
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Your favorite movie?
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If you hit the lottery what would be your first purchase?
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Favorite quiet time activity?
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Favorite time of the day and why?
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What do you want your legacy to be?
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Flowers or Plants?
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Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall?
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Dream retirement location?
You all are a special part of of my life, and for that I will always be thankful!
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Can you believe this is the last Friday in February? It’s sad to see time flying but I don’t think any of us will miss the snowy season and with only 21 days until Spring, we can all “GOODBYE FEBRUARY!”.
As you read this I’m at the Sheraton Hotel participating in this year’s 2014 Goodwill Runway Show. This is my first time working as a Stylist and am truly over-the-top excited! Fellow blogger and friend, Whitney Nic James is covering the event so look forward to reading all about it next week.
Congratulations to this week’s Featured Bloggers!
view from the fridge
From this Kitchen Table
Cupcakes & Zombies
My Paper Craze
Jordan’s Onion
Mums Makes Lists
Year Round Giving
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Now on to the party!
The rules remain the same and we ask that you visit at least one other blogger as well as your hosts.
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
I hope you had a wonderful week and are now ready to wind-down with us at the #WWDParty #7
Before we begin, let’s get in the mood with a little music,
Pharrell’s Song, “Because I’m Happy!”
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to link up & share
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Congratulations to this week’s Featured Bloggers
A TIPicalDay
Annies Home
From This Kitchen
For the Love of Decorating
My Paper Craze
View From The Fridge
True Blue Baking
My Family Meal Time
Please feel free to copy and paste this button onto your blog and check our Pinterest Page as you are also featured there.
The rules are the same and we ask that you stop by and visit at least one other blogger as well as your hosts. Now pour yourself a glass of wine or water and share, share, share – have fun!
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday
I was recently nominated for a Liebster Award by lovely C-Ray of Sunlight Beauty, and for that I am thankful.
C-Ray loves sharing her fashion and beauty finds as well as providing great everyday tips, so take a few minutes to check out her blog and show some bloggy love.
The Rules of Acceptance:
After you have been nominated and you have accepted it, you have to write a blog post yourself doing the following:
1. Thank the person who has nominated you and link back to their blog (by posting a link on yours).
2. Copy and display the award in your blogpost (save the image and upload it to your own post).
3. Answer the 11 questions about yourself, which are given to you by the person who nominated you.
4. Write 11 random facts about yourself.
5. Nominate 5 – 11 blogs/bloggers that you feel deserve the award. They need to have less than 1000 followers.
6. Think of 11 new questions for the bloggers you have nominated and write them in your post.
8. Inform the selected bloggers that they have been nominated for the Liebster award and link back to your own post so that they can learn about it (if they’ve never heard about it) and so that they know what questions to answer!
The 11 Questions
1. Why did you start blogging?
To fill the void left by the death of my grandmother, my thrify shopping partner
2. What is your favorite nail polish?
3. What is your favorite lipstick?
Avon’s Ultra Color Rich Pink
4. Who is your beauty icon?
5. Who is your favorite makeup/beauty youtuber?
No one – not a big YouTube viewer
6. What makes a beauty blog great (in your opinion)?
Options, listing both Drug Store to high end products
7. What do you like most about your blog?
Leaving a legacy for my children and grandchildren
8. If you could live anywhere where would you live?
A tropical Island – looking to retire in Belize
9. Would you choose, love or money?
Love
10. What is your favorite healthy snack?
Apples and cheese
11. What is your favorite word?
Blessed
11 Random Facts About Myself:
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I’m 52 years young
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I am a positive person
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I have two sons, ages 21 and 18
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I’ve been married for 23 years
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I’m an adult orphan
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Love all foods spicy
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Love to photograph sunsets
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my new favorite song is “Because I’m Happy” by Pharrell Wiliams – I dare you not to love it as well
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I drink too much wine
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I find it hard to relax
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I don’t like entering Giveaways with more than 3 tasks to complete!
My Nominees Are:
Images by Dashfield
SandpaperKisses
Kirsten Womack
ColorBlind
Living Mommywood
Free Ur Closet
Now ladies, if you choose to accept this nomination I’ll need you to answer the following “love themed” questions – and keep it Rated PG – lol
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What Was Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift
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What is Your Fantasy Valentine’s Day Gift
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What Was Your Most Romantic Gift
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What Was Your Least Romantic Gift
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When did you get your first real kiss
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What Would love to do everyday with your significant other
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Where is your Fantasy Vacation Spot
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Love or Lust
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Who is Your Fantasy Man
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What is Your Favorite Fruit
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#1 Bucket List Item
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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Hello Friends and Happy Sunday – Have You Been Sverved?
Sverve is a social media site designed to connect influential female bloggers with major corporate brands and new readers. It’s like “LinkedIn for bloggers.” Sverve is set up a la Pinterest style which gives you access to other bloggers AND companies that are looking to hire them.
If you’re like me, a mom blogger who is active in social media here are 3 easy breezy steps to take that will gain you more influence and upgrade your status in the blogosphere:
Sign up for Sverve and connect your Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest accounts; look around and follow other influential bloggers; then share Sverve with your friends. Easy as 1 – 2 – 3
How to make money with Sverve:
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Add up to 5 areas of influence on your profile
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Ask your followers to endorse you
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Share quality information on the Sverve platform i.e. blog posts and tips
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Share frequently
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Sign up for Campaigns
Your Influence Score is based on the real endorsements that you get as well as the type of content you create. The score increases the more people like, favorite and share your tips. As you get more endorsements your number starts to rise and the higher your score the more likely you are to be hired if you meet the job requirements.
The best thing about Sverve other than the possibility of being chosen as “Influencer of the Week” , is all the sharing of helpful hints and tips that you get from other wonderful bloggers.
Sverve recently celebrated it’s 1st year and has been rolling out exciting new programs including opportunities to be a published contributor to Parade magazine. Sign up today as to not miss out on this and other wonderful money making opportunities.
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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I am glad to be back because I truly missed you guys and last week’s #WWDParty. It was exciting to see that so many of you had linked up and am looking forward to reading quite a few posts tonight.
