Pinterest, how I love thee

This is my first link up with The Vintage Apple. She has a weekly link up of all things pinteresting.

Here are some AMAZING finds and things I would love to do or wish I had thought of.

source: the happy home blog via Shaunna West on Pinterest

source: Just Something I Made via Erin Sutch on Pinterest

source: One Good Thing via Beth on Pinterest

source: thenester.com via Natassia (myself) on pinterest

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A Night Owl

Auction!! March 3rd over at The Vintage Honey Shop!

Have you seen and are you as excited as I am about the auction over at The Vintage Honey Shop's Facebook page friday March 3rd??!!

Here is just a preview of some of the items being sold in our Spring Sale!! She has 5 shops participating (and more in the works!!)! Some shops joining are Nat's Knapsack, Beth @The Mrs., Sarah @The Fontenot Four, Kelli@eat pray read love & of course The Vintage Honey Shop!

I Can't wait to see what deals I can get too!! 

Make sure and mark it on your calendars!

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday everyone!! What a great weekend it was! Lots of family & friend fun! We celebrated my moms birthday and had a group gathering at our house on sunday! Then to top it off, I go to go see The Vow with a friend! An all around amazing weekend!
Now with it being monday, I can't think of a better way to start off the week than with a giveaway! Some wonderful ladies over at Linky Here (a place for bloggers to find Linky Parties that have the theme of a project or post.) are giving away THREE prize packs! There will be 3 winners!! You can even find some Nat's Knapsack in the prize packs! So what are you waiting for?? Go check it out and enter!!

SEE THE GIVEAWAY HERE 

February 26th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

MOMMA!!

Friday Coffee Anyone

Welcome friends! 

If you were here with me today I would invite you in and offer you some coffee, tea or water :) Whatever your preference.  I would give you a hug and tell you how very thankful I am to have you in my life. I truly appreciate your support.

I would tell you how excited I am for my parents to come into town this weekend! My mom is coming today so we can hang out and go shopping. (Ok so she is more excited about seeing the little guy, but thats ok. I love seeing them together) I am looking forward to some women time and some Marshalls/Home Goods shopping!  My dad will come in tomorrow and we (my parents, my brother & his wife and oh course my husband and I) for my moms birthday dinner. We are going to The Wine Guy, oh how I can taste the bruschetta already... mmmm amazing! I love family time!

I would also share with you the small changes on my blog. I love changing things around and updating it a bit. I am no professional but I try and have fun with it. What do you think of the new banner and welcome image? I really like simple and clean and am very happy with it. If you don't remember what was up before...

and after

I am lucky to have a photographer in the family, my mom! She is simply amazing! If you are ever in Ohio and need a fantastic photographer look no further----> Studio L Photography

Speaking of photos... I am NOT a photographer but I want to show you this cute little man. I am very proud to be called his mommy. It was just him and I yesterday, all day, so we had some fun with tv and spaghetti for dinner. He thought it was the best thing to squeeze it between his fingers then eat it.

Thank you Chrissy for reminding me of this fun editing program Pixlr! I had forgotten all about it!

Also if you were here I would tell you about a book I just started reading and am looking forward to getting into it. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World

I came across Christina @ Bible Cafe for Women and this is what she had to say...
This powerful book details the differences between Martha and Mary, the two sisters of Lazarus in the bible. Martha is described as “the original Martha Stewart, the New Testament’s Proverbs 31 woman, and Israel’s answer to Betty Crocker.” She is busy serving and preparing for Jesus, while Mary worships and listens at the feet of Jesus. While both roles are important, the purpose of the book is to find balance between your inner Martha and inner Mary.    -Christina @Bible Cafe for Women



I have had this book for awhile, I even started it a few years ago and never got through it. Life got in the way. So I am going through it again now. We all have so many different things we feel are important or need done RIGHT NOW. However, where do we put Christ in our to do list. Is He at the top or mixed in? I too want to find the balance between my inner Martha and inner Mary. Care to join me?

Anyway, there hasn't been much else going on around here, I would love to hear from you and what is going on in your life. {Comment or post a link back to a post about something you are up to!}

I do want to thank you for stopping by and spending time with me! I need to run and get ready for the day!  Have a great weekend!! Hopefully I will remember to take pictures and can share them with you later!

When you need a refill, head over and have another cup with Chrissy from Boerman Ramblings, Nay form Cover to cover, and Alissa from  Rags to Stitches.

Thankful Thursday- Even on a tough day

If I am being honest... I am struggling a little bit today. I am thankful YES, but I am also frustrated.
I have written this post about five 10 times now and just can't seem to figure out how to express it without going into too much detail. Basically I am having a frustrating moment and I need to move past it.  I need to get over feeling hurt and focus on the positive.

Because I am thankful for today! I spent the morning with my son. He had his 18 month check up, he is doing awesome! Plus we got out of the house, went shopping for a bit and had a lovely time, just the two of us!

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There are a lot of things to be Thankful for!
My parents are coming for a visit this weekend
and we are celebrating my moms birthday with an evening out

I am also thankful for you and a for a place to come and share as well 

as be reminded of all we have to be thankful for!

Kate Says Stuff

Simply Love!

Just because I LOVE this picture my mom took of me and my little man

Studio L Photography

You are going to see it a lot...

Banner help :)

Could I get your help with my banner? I really like simple but are some of these too simple?

Which do you like best??

I keep changing it so I thought I would ask you :)

1, 2 OR 3 or something else

Also I have a new button 

Please feel free to grab it

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Wordless Wednesday

Believe!

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Tuesday Ten- Fun Ideas for kids

Happy Tuesday!! Here are some fun kids activities found on Pinterest!! 

Take some time out to play today!

DIY bath crayons. FUN!

Fun learning idea Paint in a bag for drawing and practicing letters

Fun Tape Track

(a new track everyday and all you need is masking tape and some Hot Wheel

Coffee table + chalkboard paint = kids play table. LOVE.

Homemade finger paints

Yarn and tape a hallway for a "laser obstacle course".

 That will keep 'em busy for a couple of hours.

Homemade playdoh

Rocks

counting with bowls

See more of her ideas here

25 Things to do with a wiggly toddler (other than get frustrated.)

Have any other great ideas you could share??

I'd love to see them!!

Share an idea, link or pinterest board! Whatever works! 

Here is my Kid Friendly Pinterest Board

Silent Sunday

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Names & Titles of Jesus!

Advocate, Altogether Lovely, Anointed, Amen, Ancient of Days, Apostle, Author, Beloved, Begotten, BRanch, Bridegroom, Bright & Morning Star, Bishop, Captain, Consolation, Chief Cornerstone, Chosen of God, Counselor, Covenant, Christ, Dayspring, Emmanuel, Everlasting Father, Faithful Witness, Finisher of our faith, Firstfruits, Fountain of Life, Friend, Gift of God, Glorious Lord, Horn of Salvation, Head of the Church, Heir of All Things, High Priest, Hell's dread, Heaven's wonder, Holy One of God, I Am, Inheritance, Image of God, Immortal, Invisible, Judah, Judge, King of Kings, King Everlasting, Life, Light, Lily of the Valley, Offering & Offerer, Offspring of David, Omega, Only Begotten of God, Passover, Righteousness of God, Rabbi, Prince of Life, Prince of Peace, Rest, Rock of Ages, Root of David, Ruler, Same yesterday, today, forever, Savior, Servant, Shield, Sinless Sacrifice, Son of David, Son of God, Son of Man, Stone, Sufferer, Tabernacle, Teacher, Treasure, Truth, Way, Wisdom of God, Witness, Word, Wonderful

Happy Weekend & A Discount Code

Hey all! I hope you are enjoying your Saturday! I can't believe it but my little guy is 1.5 years old today! He has such the personality and is quite the spunky, fun little boy! He is growing up so fast and going from my little baby to a toddler so quickly! Just this week he has started going right into his crib for nap and bed time, skipping the part were I rock him... It is very bitter sweet.

Anyway, I wanted to celebrate this weekend just because its fun to do spontaneous discounts. This weekend get FREE SHIPPING on any item (domestic shipping only) with code : justbecause

Check out my shop here

Heart Necklace

Cluster Necklace

Be Strong Keychain

Yellow Peony Necklace

Owl Earrings

you & me

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Have a great weekend!!