Thursday, October 9, 2014

THE MASON JAR Kindle Fire Giveaway from @JRLingerfelt and book review

I finished this book last night and I cried. It was a well written, emotional, heart felt story about a boy and girl in love, and the relationship between that same boy and his grandfather.

The story line was easy to follow even though it jumped back and forth a couple times from present day to the past. The book followed both Clayton and Eden's life up to the present day. "Clean" book about love, hope and forgiveness.

About the book: 

What if your old college roommate called, raving about a book someone sent her, calling it the most beautiful book she's ever read? "But," she said, "it's about you." The author is your college ex.
In The Mason Jar, Clayton Fincannon is a Tennessee farm boy raised at the feet of his grandfather. He and his grandfather leave letters for each other in a Mason jar on his grandfather's desk---letters of counsel and affirmation. When Clayton attends college in Southern California, he meets and falls in love with a dark debutante from Colorado. However, when an unmentioned past resurrects in her life and she leaves, Clayton is left with unanswered questions.
Clayton goes on to serve as a missionary in Africa, while he and his grandfather continue their tradition of writing letters. When Clayton returns home five years later to bury his grandfather, he searches for answers pertaining to the loss of the young woman he once loved. Little does Clayton know, the answers await him in the broken Mason jar.
A story about a girl who vanished, a former love who wrote a book about her, and a reunion they never imagined.
Written for the bruised and broken, The Mason Jar is an inspirational romance that brings hope to people who have experienced disappointment in life due to separation from loved ones. With a redemptive ending that encourages us to love again and written in the fresh, romantic tones of Nicholas Sparks, The Mason Jar interweaves the imagery of Thoreau with the adventures and climatic family struggles common toDances with Wolves, A River Runs Through It, and Legends of the Fall. 

Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/C52aq

About the author: 

James Russell Lingerfelt is the author of The Mason Jar and writes articles for The Huffington Post. James connects with readers at his blog, Love Story from the Male Perspective, and divides his time between Southern California and his family's ranch in Alabama.

Find James online: website, Facebook, Twitter




James Russell Lingerfelt's debut novel, The Mason Jar, is hot-off-the-press and causing quite the buzz. It's even been optioned for a feature film and is in pre-production.

Catch the spark by entering James' Kindle Fire giveaway!

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One grand prize winner will receive:
  • A Kindle Fire
  • The Mason Jar by James Russell Lingerfelt
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 19th. Winner will be announced October 20th at James Russell's blog, Love Story from the Male Perspective.

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I'm a blog book reviewer for LitFuse Publicity so I was given this book complimentary in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Origami Owl jewelry limited edition Holly Jolly Box of Happy and the new fall catalog.

Have you heard!? 
The Origami Owl *Limited Edition* Holly Jolly Box of Happy Business Package contains everything you need to earn extra cash this holiday season! 

Join my team and pre-order yours NOW! Don't forget to enter my mentor id so I can help you with your business! 
my mentor id: 0836072777
https://www.hollyjollyboxofhappy.com/







  • ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
  • 15 new holiday Charms (9 limited edition!)
  • 4 Living Lockets TM
  • 4 Chains
  • 2 Bracelet Chains
  • 50 of our Charms and Crystals by Swarovski ®
  • Assortment of Dangles, Plates, Tags + Crystal Elements
  • 9 pairs of earrings

WHY BE AN INDEPENDENT DESIGNER:

REWARDING

Run your own business, unlock your potential and see all the ways your life can change.
Origami Owl offers one of the highest personal commissions in the home party industry so you get paid what you're worth;
Arrange a Jewelry Bar and keep the profits that night;
Mentor a team of Designers and earn income on their sales volume;
Get recognized with our awesome perks.

FUN

You run the show! As a Designer, make your business whatever you want it to be.
Create fun, personalized Jewelry Bars with your Hostesses;
Tailor your business to reflect your life priorities;
Work the hours that work for you;
Balance family time.

EASY

Fulfilling your dreams has never been so simple!
Your Holly Jolly Box of Happy includes everything needed to start your Origami Owl business;
Get access to online training with resources at your fingertips 24/7;
You're paired with a Mentor who will be with you every step of the way.

Start your own business 
as an independent designer 
for only $199-value over $800!!

They have a limited number of these holiday business starter kits, so if you're interested, I wouldn't wait! Your credit card won't be charged until they start shipping October 16th. 

I am so excited to be getting my kit and will share pictures of the contents as soon as I get it! 

I have been wearing and loving Origami Owl jewelry products for about one year now and have been really pleased with the quaility and durability!!

I got my new fall catalog and I LOVE it!! Lots of great new items in it, including Fall charms. 






This is my favorite Origami owl locket that I wear all the time! 
I love the heart design!



I will also share sneak peeks of the new customer holiday line when I get more info. The new holiday jewelry line will be released October 16th.  


Let me know if you're interesting in becoming a designer or having an online jewelry show. I'd love to help you out!

Have you heard of Origami Owl Jewelry before? 



Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Week 1 of #30daywalkoff #LeslieSansone challenge and #peak313 #livingandactive challenge recap

Last week I started following two workout calendars for October challenges.

First, I'm following my 30 day Leslie Sansone Walking challenge (found here: http://crafts-n-fitness.blogspot.com/2014/10/30daywalkoff-free-october-walking.html )
and the Peak313 5-week exercise/spritual challenge found below.

9/28-10/4 workouts for the week:

Monday
(16) mins/1 mile Leslie Sansone, (41) mins level 1 Jillian Michaels Killer buns

Tuesday
REST DAY

Wednesday
(28) mins/2 miles Leslie Sansone, (32) mins Coffey Fit Trim Down

Thursday
(29) mins/2 miles Leslie Sansone, (29) mins TurboJam
(15) mins outside walking in the park with glow sticks! 

Friday
(27) mins/2 miles Leslie Sansone, (17) mins/1 mile Leslie Sansone & stretching

Saturday
(50) mins/3 miles Leslie Sansone

Have you been doing the 30 Day walking challenge with me or the Peak 313 challenge?


PROGRAM DETAILS for Peak313:
http://peak313.com/featured/3rd-annual-living-and-active-week-1-tied-together/

Week 1 Checkin and Week 2 assignments for Peak313 challenge:
http://peak313.com/featured/3rd-living-and-active-wk2-daily-dedicated-checkpoint-1/

Saturday, October 4, 2014

FREE walmart beauty box!

I signed up a couple weeks ago to receive a free Walmart beauty box after hearing about it on another blog. Although it is "free", you do have to pay $5.00 for shipping, which I thought was still a good deal. Especially after seeing my box that I got this weekend.

Here's what my box looked like:



Contents:
-Dove advanced hair series-shampoo 1 fl oz.
-Dove advanced hair series-conditioner 1 fl oz.
-Dove pure care dry oil 0.4fl oz.
-Covergirl glowing nights black nail polish
-Secret Clinical strength deodorant 1.6 oz.
-Loreal glossy balm in color Lovely Mocha
-Perfume sample
-Loreal youth code pore vanisher sample
-Neutrogena makeup shade samples card

More about the Walmart Beauty Box:
https://beautybox.walmart.com/

How does it work?
Each new season brings different product needs and a reason to refresh your beauty cabinet. In your Walmart Beauty Box, you’ll find sample beauty products and tips on how to use those and other items sold at Walmart and on Walmart.com. Receiving your Walmart Beauty Box will be another reason to welcome each new season.

Final Thoughts:
I liked my box! It was a great deal for what I got and I can't wait to use these products and find out what's in my box for next season.

Have you heard of the Walmart Beauty Box before?

Friday, October 3, 2014

Fitness Friday Link up-September exercise recap

I am linking up to Fitness Friday here with my post:
http://jillconyers.com/2014/10/almost-anorexic/


Here is a recap of my workouts for September 15-20 and September 22-27 to finish up the month of September. The last 3 weeks of September I was dealing with a pinched nerve/sore back so I've had to take it easy with my workouts and light on my strength training.

Monday 15th
(35) mins of Slim in 6-Ramp it up

Tuesday 16th
(48) mins of Jazzercise

Wednesday 17th
(47) mins of TurboJam

Thursday 18th
REST DAY

Friday 19th
(43) mins of TurboJam, (11) mins of Leslie Sansone

Saturday 20th
(45) mins of Rollerskating, (10) mins outside walking

Monday  22nd
(30) mins of TurboJam, (21) mins of Leslie Sansone

Tuesday 23rd
(29) mins of Leslie Sansone, (24) mins Level 1 Beginner Shred

Wednesday 24th
(17) mins of Leslie Sansone, (25) mins The Firm, (8) mins Elliptical

Thursday 25th
(25) mins level 2 Beginner Shred, (28) Level 1 Shred it Kettlbell

Friday 26th
(15) mins of Leslie Sansone, (24) mins level 3 Beginner Shred

I enjoyed doing some of my older dvds like TurboJam, as well as trying some new workout dvds, like Jillian Michaels.

I'm finally feeling better after icing, resting, getting another work office chair, and going to the chiropractor. I'm ready to rock my fitness challenges in October!

What are your fitness goals for October? 

Thursday, October 2, 2014

31 Days Of Prayer For Our Marriages by TimeWarpWife October 1-31

Have you seen my posts last month about this new book?
If you didn't get the pre order bundle, Darlene is still offering a couple freebies if you participate in her upcoming October challenge. You can read about the challenge and specifics here:
http://timewarpwife.com/?p=4849



Click here on my amazon affiliate link if you would like to order the book for the challenge starting October 1st: 
Messy Beautiful Love: Hope and Redemption for Real-Life Marriages

This challenge started yesterday October 1st, so check out TimeWarpWife.com for her daily posts and encouragements.

Here's day 1:
http://timewarpwife.com/?p=4997
Loved this comment from day 1: "Your marriage could be tested at any time which is why fervent prayer is the most important thing you can unpack in your marriage."

Here's day 2:
http://timewarpwife.com/?p=5031
I loved this comment from today: "A broken marriage is an opportunity for God to display His resurrecting power."

I have my paperback copy and study guide all ready to dig into this book again! Let me know if you're reading the book and following the daily blog posts so we can cheer each other on.
Happy Reading!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

#30daywalkoff FREE October #walking challenge

Welcome to my walking challenge for October!! 

The challenge starts today October 1st and ends on Thursday October 30th.

My original blog post with more explanation on the challenge and DVD links is here:
http://crafts-n-fitness.blogspot.com/2014/09/30-day-walking-challenge-with.html

What you need to do to participate: 
  1. Print off the walking challenge calendar.
  2. Buy the 30 day walking kit below or use any Leslie Sansone dvds (1-5 miles). Walking at the park, in your neighborhood etc. also counts. The point is to be active! 
  3. Come back here to this blog post daily to report what workout you did so I can cheer you on and answer any questions. 
  4. Enter the Rafflecopter Giveaway below for a chance to win a Leslie Sansone kit. Some things can be done daily for more chances to win! (usa mailing addresses only)
  5. Invite your friends so we can motivate eachother throughout the whole month.  

Leslie Sansone 30 day walking challenge calendar
OCTOBER 2014 
download it here:

This is the Leslie Sansone walking kit that I will be using.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Leslie-30-Day-Walk-Off-Kit/28969501

Let me know if you have any questions.

Don't forget to come back to this post daily during the month of October so I can cheer you on or answer any questions!

Use the hashtag #30daywalkoff and @rdevaughn4 for twitter and instagram posts-I'd love to see your pictures.

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