Games & Hobbies

The Reagan Raglan Just in Time for Bella Sunshine Designs’ 2nd Birthday

 bit for the release and the celebration of the 2nd birthday of Bella Sunshine Designs*. Raglans make up the basics of a unisex wardrobe – both boys and girls can wear them, and they’re as ubiquitous in closets as are t-shirts and jeans. So when Melissa at Bella Sunshine Designs was looking for someone to test this …

Games & Hobbies

Sofilantjes Cicero Jacket Pattern Test

Recently, I got to test the new Cicero Jacket by Sofilantjes.* You may remember I made the short sleeve version of this jacket a few weeks ago when I participated in the Orbis Skinny Harems Blog Tour (pictured to the left). There are a few different options for this pattern – long sleeves, short sleeves; color blocked or …

Games & Hobbies

Sofilantjes’ Orbis Skinny Harem Pants Blog Tour

I am really excited to be one of today’s stops on the Orbis Skinny Harem Blog Tour! Sofilantjes Patterns are among my favorite to work with. I love how unique they are, and how well the mesh with fun fabrics. Be sure you scroll down to the bottom and catch the other stops on the tour. …

Books & Reading

Book Blast: New Year – New Novels (AND GIVEAWAY!)

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR – NEW NOVELS BLAST!    Click on any of the below book covers to be taken to the page that has more information on the novel as well as the Buy Links!     Novels Available for Pre-Order!                Novels Currently Available!                 …

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Causes & Community

How to Be Effective When Championing a Cause

In NationSwell’s article, Erin Schrode Shares 7 Secrets To Be Effective Activist, Erin Schrode shared 7 different tips for being more effective when serving as an activist. For those not familiar with Erin Schrode, she is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Turning Green, and she ran in California in an attempt to become the youngest female …

Books & Reading

Book Review: Triangle of Hope by Michael Meyer

Michael Meyer’s Triangle of Hope follows three friends who have been battered by life. They wind up going on an adventure to a small Irish Town. The book is gripping, and there isn’t a dull moment throughout. Without giving away spoilers, I can say that this is a book that will stir your emotions and stick …

Fashion & Beauty, Life

I Can Do Hard Things – You Can Too (Cents of Style Fashion Friday Story)

I’m 22 weeks pregnant with baby number 4 (a girl!), and so I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make 2017 the best year yet. One of those things I’ve been thinking about is where I’ve been. That’s why when Cents of Style  announced they were looking for Fashion Friday stories to accompany a …