tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79000554804296091442024-02-20T08:12:45.348-08:00hellocindiHelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-68736251241294894192013-03-22T17:29:00.002-07:002013-03-22T17:29:42.088-07:00Recap: Mini Vacation to O'ahu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week Friday through Monday, I went on a mini vacation to O'ahu with my boyfriend Jason and my son Lansen for 4 days and 3 nights. We visit O'ahu quite often, about 1-2 times a year. It's just an island away and a very short plane ride, I'd say a little under half an hour. We stayed at the Hyatt in Waikiki... Our room was on the 17th floor, we had mostly a "City View with a partial Ocean View". I think I enjoyed the city view A LOT more than the ocean view. I live on Kauai, so I see the ocean every day... but I don't get to see the city lights very often. During the evenings during my trip, I enjoyed relaxing on the balcony and admired the view of the Honolulu City Lights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While in O'ahu, we had a couple of fun things planned. We visited the Bishop Museum on Saturday and spent our afternoon looking through all of the different exhibits that the museum had to offer. Lansen really enjoyed the X-treme Bugs Exhibit at the Science Adventure Center! We also went to the Planetarium, the Hawaiian Hall (my favorite!) & the Castle Memorial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Sunday, we visited Sea Life Park- it's very similar to Sea World, but much smaller. We spent the afternoon looking through all of the fun attractions- my favorite was the Sea Lion Feeding Pool, Lansen really enjoyed Dolphin Cove. I haven't been to Sea Life Park for many years. The last time I visited was when I was in the 7th or 8th grade... so it was pretty nostalgic being back there. I was sad to see that they didn't have a Killer Whale at the park anymore, but we still enjoyed our time there very much!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aside from visiting the Bishop Museum and Sea Life Park, we spent our time taking advantage of the dining and shopping in O'ahu. They have so much more variety than Kauai! We also spent the evenings walking around Waikiki- it's always fun seeing many people from different walks of life and being able to catch a glimpse of the different conversations people are having. While walking throughWaikiki we ran into Elmo- of course Lansen and I had to take a picture with him!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all, we had a wonderful (much needed) mini vacation! The only downside was that it went by too fast, as most vacations do! The exciting news is that we are one week closer to our vacation to Maui in May! Let the vacation planning begin!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you that don't know me, one of my favorite things of all time is Snail Mail- I loooove sending & receiving letters! My love for writing letters started back in the 4th grade when our class was assigned pen pals! I was partnered with a girl my age named Erin who lived in Austin, Texas! I <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">instantly fell in love with the art of letter writing! A</span> lot of my classmates, wrote to their partners once or twice throughout the school year, but Erin & I, we wrote religiously! I remember receiving letters & postcards from her once a week, sometimes twice a week! Fast forward 17 years later & we still keep in touch. We don't write as much anymore, but we do keep in touch through email & text message! My love for letters have stuck with me throughout the years!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lately, I have really been into decorating envelopes! I think it's a fun way to be crafty & creative... Also, it makes receiving letters all the more fun! Here are a few ways that I enjoy decorating my letters! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">What I used: </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">"Brown Bag" Envelopes by Paper Accents, Washi Tape, Bear Memo Sheets, Double Sided Tape, Scissors & Sharpie Pen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If so, when did your love of mail begin?!</span></div>
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-76228695627732659622013-02-24T19:31:00.000-08:002013-02-24T19:36:44.110-08:00A Paper Lovers Dream... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can we all agree that the February <a href="http://itspaperdear.weebly.com/">"It's Paper, Dear!"</a> box is too cute for words?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't even tell you how much I'm loving this months box-- I am so in love with the color scheme & the florals- just looking at it puts a smile on my face! <a href="http://www.ziedarling.com/">Zie</a> did such a great job with this box and I'm already dying to know what next months box will include... I am officially hooked!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scrapbook Paper, Die Cut, Paper Flowers, Notecards w/ Envelopes, Playing Cards, Stickers, Ribbon/Trimming, Stickers, Pencil, Paper Straw & a Fudgesicle Eraser! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You'd be surprised to see all that fits in such a small box! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out <a href="http://itspaperdear.weebly.com/">"It's Paper, Dear!"</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are a paper lover, this is definitely your kind of subscription box! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It feels like it was just yesterday that I brought my 6 lbs. 14 oz. baby boy home from the hospital. My son thinks he's a "big boy", a grown up... Yet I look at home and still see a little boy. I think as a mother, I'll always think of him as "my baby", no matter how old he gets! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it's this very number, that puts things in perspective for me & makes me realize that my little boy is GROWING UP-- </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is his last year in the single digits. On his next birthday he'll be ten... TEN! That's double digits! That's a big deal in the world of parenthood, when you first realize that you are now the parent of a child who's in his double digits! Adios single numbers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Today I am linking up with <a href="http://sewcaroline.com/">Sew Caroline</a> & <a href="http://ragstostitchesblog.com/">Rags to Stitches</a> for the 2nd Annual #VDAYMUGSWAP! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month I decided to participate in the <a href="http://www.sewcaroline.com/2013/01/the-second-annual-valentine-swap.html?m=1">Valentine's Day Mug Swap</a> that <a href="http://sewcaroline.com/">Sew Caroline</a> & <a href="http://ragstostitchesblog.com/">Rags to Stitches</a> were co-hosting! I am a huge fan of both Caroline & Alissa's blogs and read them religiously! I love all the DIY Posts that Caroline shares with us & I enjoy Alissa's Coffee Dates very much! If you aren't familiar with <a href="http://sewcaroline.com/">Caroline</a> & <a href="http://ragstostitchesblog.com/">Alissa</a>, I suggest that you start following their blogs because you are missing out on a lot of fun posts! You won't be disappointed! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katherine was such a sweetheart and sent me a mug that was made & signed by a local artist from Mississippi- how cool is that?! I'm so happy to be adding this mug to my collection! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you would like to see what I sent <a href="http://confessionsofanartmajor.blogspot.com/">Katherine</a>, click <a href="http://confessionsofanartmajor.blogspot.com/2013/02/mug-swap.html#comment-form">here</a>.</span></div>
HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-18866339062782414892013-02-07T15:48:00.001-08:002013-02-08T01:31:32.057-08:00The place that I call home...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-89730614727661569502013-02-07T00:33:00.003-08:002013-02-16T16:56:53.560-08:002013 Valentine Blogging Party<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month I came across a post on <a href="http://growingupathomas.com/">Growing Up A Thomas</a> about the <a href="http://www.growingupathomas.com/2013/01/2013-valentine-blogging-party.html?m=1">2013 Valentine Blogging Party</a> that Ashlee is co-hosting along with 4 other bloggers: <a href="http://www.thewiegands.com/?m=1">Casey</a>, <a href="http://www.thestylehatch.com/">Nicole</a>, <a href="http://www.frommygreydeskblog.com/?m=1">Lauren</a>, and <a href="http://crowleyparty.blogspot.com/?m=1">Alycia</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was paired up with Kyla from <a href="http://ford-ology.blogspot.com/?m=0">ford-ology.blogspot.com</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Kyla's </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">blog is about family, faith, food, fun, fashion and all things FORD</span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> 1. Felt "XOXO" Valentine Tote | 2. Valentine Lollipops, Assorted Flavors</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. Heart Shaped Bean Bag | 4. M&M's | 5. Valentine's Card</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(<b>Note to Kyla:</b> Thank you so much for all the goodies you sent me! I loved everything so much & Lansen enjoyed the lollipops! You're such a sweetheart- I look forward to reading your blog posts & getting to know you better! Wishing you and your family a Happy Valentine's Day!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">If you would like to see what I sent <a href="http://ford-ology.blogspot.com/">Kyla</a>, click <a href="http://ford-ology.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-valentine-blogging-party-gift.html">here</a>.</span></div>
HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-25175503937300539332013-02-04T19:27:00.000-08:002013-02-05T00:10:49.925-08:00Introducing the Shoe Box Swap!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On New Years Day, I asked my friend Dana if she was interested in doing a Shoebox Swap- I have actually participated in a couple Shoebox Swaps that Dana hosted a few years ago! My friend Dana found this fun swap idea when she came across <a href="http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/2007/07/sisters-shoebox-swap.html" target="_blank">this post</a> on <a href="http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Homespun Heart</a> back in 2007. She and I haven't participated in a Shoebox Swap in years, so it was pretty exciting deciding who to invite to participate in this swap & picking out a fun theme! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dana picked out the theme COZY! Dana invited her friend Nichole to participate in the swap & I invited my friends Marilyn, Ronya & Brittany. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once we heard back from each of our friends we emailed them a questionnaire to fill out:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">1. When you think of "COZY" what comes to mind?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once partners were assigned, we sent everyone an email with their partners information & questionnaire answers, and the swapping began! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since it was our first time co-hosting a Shoebox Swap together, we decided our first swap be "invite only" among our friends... However, Dana & I are hoping that fellow bloggers, followers & friends will be interested in participating in future Shoebox Swaps! I think that it would be a fun way to get to know one another better & make new friends! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it just me or did January fly by in the blink of an eye? I can hardly believe that in a few days it will be a brand me month. Whenever I think of February. I think of Valentines Day! I can honestly say that I'm not huge on celebrating this holiday, but I do enjoy browsing around & shopping for Valentine Goodies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://myhouseofdreams.etsy.com/" target="_blank">My House of Dreams</a></b></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119994677/cute-hearts-business-card-envelopes-set?" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cute Hearts Business Card Envelopes (Set of 12)</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's no big surprise that I am a lover of all things cute and girly! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first heard about <a href="http://k.slademade/">K.slademade</a> back in October. As I was flipping through OK Magazine. The <a href="http://kslademade.com/" target="_blank">K.slademade</a> Pale Pink Tip Pouch & Tassel were featured in OK Magazine's Gift Guide in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cute pink leather pouch and matching tassel instantly caught my eye and I immediately headed over to my computer so I could browse the </span><a href="http://kslademade.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">K.slademade</a> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">website.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Talk about love at first sight, I fell in love with everything and I had such a hard time choosing what I wanted... all I knew is that I needed to buy something from her shop. I initially wanted to purchase a bag/clutch but I couldn't decide between The Brooklyn Foldover & The Heather Crossbody. Since I couldn't seem to make a decision, I decided to keep my first purchase small. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before purchasing, I did a little research. I read that all orders are MADE UPON PURCHASE. It can take up to two weeks for Kelsea, the owner of <a href="http://kslademade.com/" target="_blank">K.slademade</a>, to fulfill your order. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first purchase from her shop was <a href="http://www.kslademade.com/collections/accessories/products/copy-of-copy-of-tassel-red" target="_blank">The Pale Pink Tasse</a>l.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took a little over a week before I got an email saying that my order was shipped. Kelsea, ships her orders via USPS Priority Mail. I know that Priority Mail can take anywhere from 2-4 days for delivery. I was surprised that my order arrived from Indiana to Hawaii in just TWO DAYS! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The tassel arrived in a box, tied in a ribbon & adorned with a monogram K sticker. Perfectly wrapped for gift giving. The tassel keychain looks exactly as pictured and would make the perfect bag charm or keychain. I use my <a href="http://kslademade.com/" target="_blank">K.slademade</a> tassel as a keychain- it makes finding my keys easier & much more fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to get it with the short 18" chain, because I wanted to use it as a shoulder bag, rather than as a crossbody. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The turnaround time was quick, it took about a week for her to ship my order! I received my order in about 5 days. The Heather Crossbody came wrapped in navy blue tissue paper, secured in a plastic sleeve! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am head over heels in love with this bag. I am usually a sucker for large totes, but for a long time now I have been looking for something on the smaller side that will fit only my necessities. Also, an added bonus, I don't have any black purses... this is my very first! I love everything about this bag- the quality, the chain detail, the tassel & the simplicity of it. I love that it forces me to only carry the things I <i>need</i>, rather than carrying my whole life in my bag like I tend to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you'd like to see what I carry in my Heather Crossbody, leave a comment below and I'll be sure to do a quick post on it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, all in all, I am a huge fan of <a href="http://kslademade.com/" target="_blank">K.slademade</a> and I highly recommend her shop to all you bag lovers! I love her shop so much that I already have a list of <a href="http://kslademade.com/" target="_blank">K.slademade</a> goodies that I want to buy next! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you all a year full of health, happiness & prosperity! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Eat Healthier, Exercise More</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">I really hope to make healthier food choices in 2013! I won't lie it'll be a huge struggle for me just because I enjoy sugary things like chocolates and Pepsi. Not to mention my favorite meal of the day is dessert! Yes, I consider it a meal! Anyways, all joking aside, I really do hope to make healthier decisions all around- food and exercise wise! I'm looking forward to the healthy and very active year ahead! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">In high school & my early 20's I used to take pictures galore. I feel like throughout the years, I haven't been taking as many pictures <u>on my camera</u>. Yes, I do snap the occasional picture on my iPhone but even though it's convenient, it isn't always the best quality. I know this seems like such an easy goal, but if you know me, you know it isn't easy for me. I always get so caught up in the moment that I tend to forget to capture it in photograph sometimes... okay the majority of the time! That's why I plan on changing things this year... </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">So here's to taking more pictures with my camera in 2013!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">This is actually a continuation from last year. I feel like I have improved a lot on this throughout 2012, but in all honesty it's still a "work in progress". There are times I find myself still letting people walk all over me because I have such a hard time saying "no" and drawing the line. Here's to sticking up for myself & learning where to draw the line in 2013! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">A candy cane of peppermint, a hint of cocoa on my lips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">It could've been the sun, it could've been the sea;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">-CHRISTMAS IN THE SAND, Coblie Caillat</span></div>
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-27458744974397011402012-12-12T01:26:00.001-08:002013-01-21T03:44:05.869-08:00Dear Santa!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am often reminded of just how much Lansen is growing up... Today was a huge reminder! Every year, since Lansen started going to school, I have him write a letter to Santa Claus. It's become an annual thing, a tradition of sorts, that we write & mail his letter at Macy's. I remember the very first time Lansen wrote to Santa, it was on Black Friday a few years ago. He was so little then & just beginning to learn to spell words. I remember having to assist him in writing his letter. This year, Lansen didn't need my help at all with writing his letter to St. Nick! He has grown so much in the last couple years & he's gotten definitely gotten lot more independent! It's such a bittersweet feeling watching him grow up! I think no matter how old he is, I'll always see him as a baby, <i>my baby</i>. </span></div>
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<br />HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-56026156321230792742012-12-04T09:21:00.001-08:002012-12-04T10:12:17.344-08:005 Random Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to jump on the bandwagon and do the "5 Random Things" link up, that is being hosted by <a href="http://growingupathomas.com/" target="_blank">Growing Up A Thomas</a>, <a href="http://thestylehatch.com/" target="_blank">The Style Hatch</a> & <a href="http://friedpinktomato.com/" target="_blank">Fried Pink Tomato</a>. This link up will be happening every 1st Tuesday of the month! Hope you all join in on the fun too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. I am a "Kauai Girl"- born & raised. I have lived here all my life. I won't lie, there are times, I take living here for granted, but I am constantly reminded how lucky I am to live here. Who wouldn't want to live 10 minutes away from the beach, right? It's funny because whenever people find out I am from Hawaii, they always ask me the following 3 things:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. This may sound silly but I felt most loved by my dog Blue. Not saying I don't live a loved life, because I do... I have great friends, an amazing family and the sweetest son anyone could ever ask for... I just felt that Blue loved me unconditionally flaws and all with no expectations in return. I honestly can't describe it. Maybe all you dog owners can relate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. I am borderline obsessed with taking pictures of my food/drinks. Yes, I'm one of <i>those </i>girls! I have no shame... and yes, I do post them on Instagram! It's funny because whenever I'm eating with my son Lansen (who is 8), I'll take a picture of my food and he'll ask me if we can take a picture of his food too! I guess you could say he takes after his mom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. I <i>loooove</i> receiving mail. If I am expecting a letter/package in the mail, I will make it a point to stay home around the time the mailman usually delivers my mail. When I was younger, my mom and dad would have to drive me to our PO Box just so I could check to see if I had any mail. For my fifteenth birthday, my parents surprised me with a residential mailbox--- best. present. ever. </span></div>
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-74077858744224583822012-12-03T02:09:00.000-08:002012-12-18T13:29:31.173-08:00ILYtifftiffer Giveaway ***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will be honest with you and say that I wasn't planning on doing another giveaway until January... but my friend Ronya, surprised me with an email asking if I'd be interested in doing an ILYtifftiffer Giveaway... Heck yeah, I do! I definitely couldn't turn down the opportunity... I am a huuuuge fan of ILYtifftiffer. I first heard of ILYtifftiffer through my friend <a href="http://isshounoyakusoku.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marcy</a>, who happens to be a huge fan of her as well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ILYtifftiffer is a shop based out of O'ahu, Hawaii. (Yes, that means all of her products are "Handmade in Hawaii"). Ronya sews and sells an assortment of cute pouches at affordable prices ranging between $8.00-$14.00 USD. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first contacted Ronya, when I was interested in ordering a customized camera case for my brand new camera. She was such a sweet girl from the get go- very approachable and responded to my emails right away. I gave her the dimensions of my new camera and she instantly worked on a sample for me. After the sample was done she sent me pictures to make sure I was happy with the design. After okaying the sample, I then picked out a fabric I liked and voila my order was done the next day! She worked on my order so fast and I couldn't have been happier with the results. It took her less than 2 days to fulfill my order and she even sent me a matching pouch as a surprise! I can't even express how happy I was with my order... it looked even cuter in person and the quality was beyond what I had expected. When I bought a Kindle a few months later, I was in the search for the "perfect kindle case" and after searching many shops, I couldn't find anything I liked... That is when I decided to ask Ronya if she could possibly make me a customized kindle case, she happily obliged. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Again, I gave her the dimensions of my Kindle & she went ahead and made a sample for me to look at. I then picked out a fabric I liked and it was done by the next day! I received my kindle case in a couple of days and I couldn't be any happier wih it! It was perfect, exactly what i hoped it would be and more! Ronya is always such a pleasure to do business with and never fails to exceed my expectations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This giveaway will be done through Raffecopter & will run for two weeks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but I <i>looooove</i> Christmas Shopping... I understand that sometimes, Christmas Shopping can be a bit stressful whether it is because you have a long list of people to shop for or because you are on a tight budget. Anyways, I did some browsing on the web at a few shops that I adore and here is a list of cost friendly items that would make for fun gifts or great stocking stuffers without breaking the bank.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kslademade.com/collections/accessories" target="_blank">Leather Key Chain Fob</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$22.00 USD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These leather key fob's are handmade by Kelsea, of <a href="http://k.slademade/">K.slademade</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Available in Black & Camel, Brown & Navy, Gold & Pale Pink, Navy & Neon Green, Navy & Orange, Navy & Red, Navy & Teal, Pink & Brown, Pink & Orange, Teal & Brown and Teal & Pink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/love-bracelet.html" target="_blank">Love Bracelet</a>, <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/light-bracelet.html" target="_blank">Light Bracelet</a> & <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/courage-bracelet.html" target="_blank">Courage Bracelet</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$19.00 USD/each</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">These delicate beaded bracelets, feature brass chain, faceted beads and colorful cord accents. These bracelets are adjustable and would make great as friendship bracelets for you & your girlfriends! </span></div>
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<a href="http://sewbeastly.storenvy.com/collections/139717-small-clutches" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">Small Ruffled Clutch</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Available in a variety of different prints. Perfect size for storing all your daily essentials.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Available in Eggplant, Fucshia, Orange, Peacock, Taupe and Black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$18.50 USD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>"</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Arial sans-serif'; line-height: 20px;"><i>Every girl needs a little ruffled pouch to carry with her."</i>- Gussy Sews</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Arial sans-serif'; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">These handmade ruffled pouches are made with the cutest printed fabric and includes the Signature Gussy Ruffle. Measures 4" x 5.5". Comes in a variety of different prints. </span></span></div>
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-77523311260838933322012-11-12T16:33:00.003-08:002012-11-29T11:54:19.897-08:0025 Things About Hello Cindi...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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25 Things You May or May Not Know About Me</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">(in no particular order)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1. I may only be 4'11" but I still prefer flats to heels.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">2. The first car I ever owned was a 92 Nissan Sentra... I named her Dolores.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">3. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">I had my son Lansen when I was 19 years old.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">4. I am a very competitive person- I HATE losing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">5. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">A lot of people mistake me for being full Filipino, but I'm actually half Filipino and half Japanese.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">6. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, yet I don't eat turkey or pumpkin pie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">7. I can never surprise people, because I get too excited and end up spoiling the surprise.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">8. If I were to have a celebrity crush, it would be Chris Evans.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">9. I do not wear makeup on a daily basis.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">10. The song "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton has special meaning to me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">11. I was in band for 3 years, I played the C Flute.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">12. I don't celebrate Valentines Day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">13. I spend most my money on books. I loooove reading & go through about 3-4 books a week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">14. I am afraid of the dark & still sleep with a nightlight on. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">15. The thing I get complimented on most by strangers would be my hair... Which is funny because my hair would be my least favorite attribute.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">16. I am obsessed with Hello Kitty. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">17. My biggest pet peeve would have to be when people misspell my name. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">18. Whenever I'm in a not so good mood, I like to listen to Christmas music, no matter what time of the year it is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">19. To me "OMG" means: "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my goodness".... I do not like using God's name in vain. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">20. I have a very bad habit of not calling people back when I say I will.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">21. I never believed in Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny growing up, but I did believe in the Tooth Fairy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">22. I still consider Pluto a planet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">23. I like to buy affordable clothes and shoes, but when it comes to handbags price is not a factor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">24. My parents let my older sister, then 4 years old, name me. Her favorite singer at the time was Cyndi Lauper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">25. I have an unhealthy relationship with sweets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I hope that you all enjoyed getting to know me...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tell me something about you, I'd love to get to know you better!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Don't forget to enter my <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a> Giveaway <a href="http://hellocindi.blogspot.com/2012/10/sunflower-stationary-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>! You have until Saturday, November 17, 2012 to enter!</b></span><br />
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-37475081559805191352012-10-22T18:04:00.000-07:002012-11-30T16:29:50.600-08:00Sunflower Stationary Giveaway ***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My good friend </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dana is one of the craftiest people I know. She's always trying new things and taking part in fun DIY projects! Earlier this year, Dana started making handmade mini envelopes and gift tags. What first started out as a hobby, turned into something a little more. In March, Dana decided to open an Etsy Shop,</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, where she sells mini envelopes and gift tags. She has a variety of different prints listed in her shop and she comes out with seasonal items as well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dana is one of the sweetest sellers on Etsy. She is very accommodating to her customers needs and provides excellent customer service. She packages all her orders very nicely and she always includes a handwritten "Thank You", which I think adds a nice personal touch. I always receive my orders from <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a> in just under a week, usually somewhere between 3-5 days. As for the product itself, I'm always beyond happy with my orders! I am impressed with the quality of Dana's products and I know she puts a lot of time and effort into each and every one of her orders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few of my current favorites from <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107120072/autumn-colors-business-card-envelopes" target="_blank">Autumn Colors Business Card Envelopes</a> </b>(Set of 12) $4.00 USD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101088410/fine-and-dandy-collection-gift-tags-set" target="_blank">Fine and Dandy Collection Gift Tags</a></b> (Set of 40) $5.00 USD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101609056/pink-and-green-owls-pre-strung-gift-tags" target="_blank">Pink and Green Owls Pre-Strung Gift Tags</a></b> (Set of 40) $4.00 USD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><b>4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103984588/kraft-paper-hand-stamped-business-card" target="_blank">Kraft Paper Hand-Stamped Business Card Envelopes</a> </b>(Set of 12) $4.00 USD</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month, Dana offered to sponsor a <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a> Giveaway here on my blog!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One lucky winner will win the giveaway pack pictured below from <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's what the Giveaway Pack includes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Giveaway Rules</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">1. You must be 18 years or older to enter giveaway.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">2. This giveaway is open to both U.S. and International Residents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">3. To enter giveaway, visit <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a> & comment below, telling me which item in her shop is your FAVORITE! Don't forget to leave your email address in the comment as well, so I can contact you if you are the winner!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">4. You will have until November 17, 2012 to get all your entries in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">11/4/2012 UPDATE: I have decided to extend the giveaway and change it up a bit because I know a lot of you have been having issues with RAFFLECOPTER. Read the updated giveaway rules above. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just want to thank <a href="http://www.twitter.com/happysunflower5" target="_blank">Dana</a> for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway! I truly appreciate it very much and I hope to have the opportunity to do future giveaways with you! Also, I want to thank everyone who took the time out of their day to enter the <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a> Giveaway!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The winner of the <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a> Giveaway is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Congratuations Laurie! Thank you so much for entering... I know that you'll enjoy your gift pack from <a href="http://sunflowerstationary.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower Stationary</a>! I sent you an email, so be sure to send me an email back with your info!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you all know what October is? Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Throughout the month, you'll be seeing a bunch of pink products when you go shopping because this is the month that companies like teaming up with BCA Foundations and they come out with a line of pink products that will help support the cause! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love shopping and even more so I love the color pink, so I am always sure to take advantage of this months special line of BCA products. I don't know about you, but sometimes after a day of shopping I tend to experience buyers remorse, but the good thing about October is that I find comfort in knowing that I can shop for all things pink <span style="font-size: x-small;">(with a BCA ribbon)</span>, and a portion of the proceeds will go to a cause that I believe in. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you buy this Stella & Dot Limited Edition Mercer Wallet during the month of October, all net proceeds will be donated to the Noreen Fraser Foundation, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">a non-profit dedicated to raising women's cancer research </span><a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/featured-shops/breast-cancer-awareness-noreen-fraser-foundation/mercer-zip-wallet-peony.html#" id="_GPLITA_1" in_rurl="http://i.trkjmp.com/click?v=VVM6MjE0MjM6MTAzNDpmdW5kczowMWU5ZWQ2NDQ0Y2ZjMzk2Y2M4ODkxYTM2YTllNTdiNTp6LTExMTctMjAyNDM6c2hvcC5zdGVsbGFkb3QuY29tOjk1MzQ6aW1hZ2Vfb25seQ" style="border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">funds</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"> and promoting early detection awareness. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Rosena Sammi Sitara Bracelet, traditionally worn to offer protection, is embellished with a sterling silver heart in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. 30 % of proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Awareness Society</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For the month of October, Tory Burch has partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and created this exclusive style to support the cause. Tory Burch is donating 15% of the purchase from this bracelet to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">From September 15, 2012- November 15, 2012 $3.00 from the purchase of this product will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.</span> </span></div>
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HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-46458557672674811882012-09-21T15:24:00.000-07:002012-12-02T20:15:27.263-08:00GIVEAWAY: We Love Stitches ***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few months ago as I was browsing <a href="htttp://www.etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy</a>, I stumbled upon <a href="http://welovestitches.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><b>We Love Stitches</b></a>, a shop based out of Singapore that specializes in hand-stitched goodies. For those of you who know me, you know that I am a lover of all things cute & girly... so it is no surprise that I instantly fell in love with this wonderful shop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first purchase was a cute <b>Bunny Plush Keychain</b> ($12.00 USD). At first I was hesitant to purchase from this shop, because the estimated shipping time was 11-15 days- I </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">haaaate</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> buying things online, because the wait is always pure torture for me. I decided to just go ahead with the purchase, because the keychain was too cute NOT to buy! I'm glad I went ahead with the it because I received my order in ONE WEEK! I was amazed at how quick my order arrived in Hawaii! What blew me away was the cute packaging and the quality of the product. I could tell that the seller, <b>Christy</b>, put A LOT of love into her work. Since then, I have purchased a few more items from her shop which includes: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kawaii Bear Keychain Pouch</b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">($20.00 USD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kawaii Bunny Cellphone Charm</b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">($14.00 USD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kawaii Bear Plush Keychain</b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">($18.00 USD)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With every order, I am blown away by the amazing customer service that <b>We Love Stitches</b> provides, the fast shipping and the amazing quality of her products. She has definitely become a favorite seller of mine and I would highly recommend her shop to all of you! I promise you won't be disappointed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I love </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We Love Stitches</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> so much, I decided to do a </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We Love Stitches Giveaway</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for all of you in hopes that you will fall in love with the shop as well! Once you get your hands on these kawaii goodies, you will be hooked!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One lucky winner will win the two kawaii keychains listed below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kawaii Bear Keychain</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">The Kawaii Bear Keychain is made out of felt and measures approximately 4" / 10 cm tall and 3" / 7.5 cm wide filled with stuffing . All det</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">ails are carefully and securely stitched on with hand .</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bunny Plush Keychain</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">and 4.5" / 11.5 cm wide filled with stuffing . All details are carefully and securely stitched on .</span>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. This giveaway is open to both U.S. & international residents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. You will have until October 20, 2012 to get all of your entries in! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> First off, I just want to thank everyone who entered my giveaway- it really means a whole lot to me that each of you took the time out of your day to earn entries toward my giveaway! I truly appreciate each and every one of you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The winner of the </span><a href="http://welovestitches.etsy.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">We Love Stitches</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Giveaway is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Congratulations Dana & thank you so much for entering! I know that you'll love your goodies from </span><a href="http://welovestitches.etsy.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">We Love Stitches</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> just as much as I do!</span></div>
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<br />HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-79075894447763473162012-09-04T18:22:00.003-07:002012-09-04T18:37:27.440-07:00Support Handmade: isshou no yakusoku<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Once a month, I would like to do a monthly feature called, "Support Handmade". As a crafter, bracelet maker and Etsy Shop owner, I think that it's important to support fellow crafters. I love that handmade goodies are one-of-a-kind and that someone out there actually took the time & effort to create something! Who wants something that is mass produced, when they can get something that is handcrafted with love? In this monthly feature, I'd like to introduce a handmade shop, do a review on their products & share a few of my favorites with you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I actually met Marcy, the girl behind</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://isshounoyakusoku.etsy.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">isshou no yakusoku</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, through my brother Bryson. They have both been very close friends for many years. While they share a love for cars, Marcy & I both share a love for making handmade bracelets. Come to think of it, that is how our friendship formed, we both found something we had in common: BRACELET MAKING! I love that even though we both make & sell bracelets, we aren't competitive... Instead we are very supportive of one another and encourage the other to do well! If I ever need advice, I know I can always count on her and I hope she knows that she can count on me as well!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rgHjwl8w4No/UEaiptTPhUI/AAAAAAAAAEk/nX_MIZU1yJs/s1600/securedownload+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rgHjwl8w4No/UEaiptTPhUI/AAAAAAAAAEk/nX_MIZU1yJs/s320/securedownload+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">(My INY Collection)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To say that I am a huge fan of <a href="http://isshounoyakusoku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">isshou no yakusoku</a> is an understatement! When Marcy first started making her beautifully handcrafted bracelets, I was instantly hooked! I knew I <i>needed</i> every single style she came out with, in just about every color! I think I have succeeded so far, but my INY Collection is forever growing!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://isshounoyakusoku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">isshou no yakusoku</a> shop currently has 8 different styles available: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106020362/the-himitsu-made-to-order-1-bracelet" target="_blank">The Himtsu</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($13.00 USD)</span>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106084728/the-gold-himitsu-made-to-order-1" target="_blank">The Gold Himitsu</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($15.00 USD)</span>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106020508/the-yume-triple-wrap-made-to-order" target="_blank">The Yume Triple Wrap</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($28.00 USD)</span>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93571621/the-hoshi" target="_blank">The Hoshi</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($15.00 USD)</span>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105954640/the-kibo-in-flirty-pink" target="_blank">The Kibo</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($18.00 USD)</span>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106020260/the-takara-made-to-order-1-bracelet" target="_blank">The Takara</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($16.00 USD)</span>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106020451/silver-tamashii-20-in-distressed-denim" target="_blank">The Tamashii 2.0</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($32.00 USD)</span> & the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106084943/the-pearl-friendship-bracelet-in" target="_blank">Friendship Bracelet</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($30.00 USD)</span>. She also has <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100941730/arm-party-set-in-antique-ivory-made-to" target="_blank">Arm Party Sets</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">($60.00 USD)</span> available. Each set includes 1 Tamashii 2.0, 1 Friendship Bracelet & 1 Gold Himitsu. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is hard for me to choose a favorite, I have so many! I guess if I <i>had to </i>choose, I am currently loving the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100941730/arm-party-set-in-antique-ivory-made-to" target="_blank">Arm Party Set</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105954801/the-kibo-in-antique-ivory" target="_blank">The Kibo</a> & <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106020260/the-takara-made-to-order-1-bracelet" target="_blank">The Takara</a> in Antique Ivory! There's just something so beautiful when Ivory & Gold are paired together. Everything else comes in at a VERY CLOSE second! I have so many isshou no yakusoku bracelets and love that I can wear each style alone, paired or stacked among many other bracelets to make up a fun arm party!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you get a chance, be sure to stop by isshou no yakusoku's <a href="http://isshounoyakusoku.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>! I promise you won't be disappointed & I'd be very surprised if you leave her shop empty handed! You'll have to let me know what your favorites are from her shop! Also, be sure to check out her <a href="http://isshounoyakusoku.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> to see what she's been up to & say "hi" to her on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ishounoyakusoku" target="_blank">twitter</a> as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo</span></div>HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7900055480429609144.post-47733007975282382222012-08-29T17:30:00.003-07:002012-08-30T01:24:51.529-07:00Introduction: What's in my bag?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Everyone,</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to write out an introductory blog post for all of you. I'll let you all in on a little secret- </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I absolutely hate TALKING ABOUT MYSELF!</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> With that said, introductions are never easy for me. I always try and keep things to the bare minimum, for example: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Hi! My name is Cindi... I'm 27 years old, a single mother to a boy named Lansen & I'm from Kauai, Hawaii" </span></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is usually how my introductions go. </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Booooring</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> right?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a lot of brainstorming, I decided I'd change it up a bit and make it fun for all of you! I figured what better way for you all to get to know me by doing a </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"What's in my bag?"</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> post. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Yes, like the YouTube videos, except in blog form!)</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I honestly feel that you can really learn about a person by the contents they carry in their bag. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NN1Az3ZXRz8/UD6ttHmxHvI/AAAAAAAAADQ/Vo5yGPla3dw/s1600/photo+(7).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NN1Az3ZXRz8/UD6ttHmxHvI/AAAAAAAAADQ/Vo5yGPla3dw/s320/photo+(7).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bag that I am currently using is the<b> Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM </b>in Monogram Canvas. This is one of my newer additions to my ever growing bag collection. I like this bag for everyday use because it is the PERFECT SIZE- not too big, not too small... just right! Also, I love that you can change the shape/look of the bag just by cinching it in. Also, true to it's name, this bag is like a black hole... and it is NEVER FULL.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(BTW, you see that cute little pink bunny hanging from my bag? She follows me wherever I go! I am a sucker for all things cute!)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojJF7_Fz0Es/UD6tv-ZX3wI/AAAAAAAAADY/uKpsrEriYUA/s1600/photo+(8).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojJF7_Fz0Es/UD6tv-ZX3wI/AAAAAAAAADY/uKpsrEriYUA/s320/photo+(8).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to keep the contents in my bag as basic as possible. I only like to carry things that I NEED... and steer clear from carrying my whole house in my bag. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What's in my bag?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>1. Wallet, Louis Vuitton Insolite in Damier Ebene</b>| </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">I am very picky about my wallet and I have to admit that I absolutely LOVE this wallet. I love that it has A LOT of compartments. I might be basic about the things I carry in my purse, but I tend to carry EVERYTHING in my wallet. If you are interested in seeing what's in my wallet, that would be a whole 'nother blog post! Haha! </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>2. iPad 3</b>| </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">I like having my iPad with me for business (Bracelets by Cindi) & personal purposes. I definitely recommend an iPad for fellow "Super Mom's". You won't be disappointed, it'll make your life A LOT easier! (Get a handmade iPad case like mine, here: <a href="http://worlddesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">World Designs</a>) </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: small;">3. Kindle</b><span style="font-size: x-small;">| </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I am a bookworm and MUST have my Kindle or a book with me wherever I go! (If you are interested in getting a Hello Kitty Kindle Case like mine, check out <a href="http://ilytifftiffer.etsy.com/" target="_blank">iLYtifftiffer</a>) </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4. Coin purse</b>| </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Isn't this the cutest handmade coin purse? I bought this coin purse from <a href="http://sugarjunkieshop.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Junkie Shop</a>. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5. Key Chain & Handmade Bear Key Cover</b>| </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I am a sucker for cute key covers... the cuter, the better! This key cover is from <a href="http://welovestitches.etsy.com/" target="_blank">We Love Stitches</a>! </span><b style="font-size: small;">6. Sony Camera| </b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I am a mother and like having a camera with me wherever I go! My son is my EVERYTHING </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">and like every mother, I love taking a gazillion pictures of him! (If you are interested in getting a Hello Kitty Camera Case like mine, check out <a href="http://ilytifftiffer.etsy.com/" target="_blank">iLYtifftiffer</a>).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope that you all got a little glimpse of me after seeing what's in my bag! Nothing too crazy! You may notice that I don't carry a makeup bag or any cosmetics in my bag... That's because I don't wear makeup on a daily basis! Just in case you were wondering!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd love to know what's in YOUR bag! Leave a comment below!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cindi</span></div>HelloCindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189569676078674758noreply@blogger.com4