Almost a week....

... and no blogging? I know I know i'm horrible. Everything just got so crazy! But I will be back with a complete update of the events that have happened... tomorrow. Today will be focused on school, school, and more school! I do need to say a big Congrats to Chelsea  for winning the Maybook giveaway!! 

until tomorrow :) 

Maybook Giveaway

One of the best perks about blogging is FREE stuff. Go ahead and deny it if you want too but everybody loves something they don't have to pay for. So after talking to the amazing people at MayDesigns They sent me one of their awesome Maybooks to test out and I LOVE IT! 

One of my favorite parts about Maybooks are that they are bound together using a sewing machine. How neat is that? Because it's threaded together with thread the pages don't rip out... not like regular planners on a binder or in a notebook. and they are all handmade.  Is that quality or what?!! 
And because MayDesigns loves us, they've given me a MayBook to give away!! Enter blow to win one of your own :) :) 

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25 in my 25th! (+GIVEAWAY!)

Hello there Tales From A Far readers!

My name is Cassandra and I blog over at 25 in my 25th , and I am 25 if you couldn't guess ;)

 I REALLY like wine. Like  I REALLY like it. I could end there, but I'll continue...

I share a home with my boyfriend of three years, Derek and our two children Logan and Sophie, WAIT... No... they are not my children... No...they are cats... too often I need to remind myself of this. 

My blog is pretty much a BIG to-do list with my own thoughts and random experiences mixed in. Basically I am on a quest to complete 25 goals in my 25th year of life and it has been very exciting thus far. I started this expedition on my last birthday, December 16th of 2011 and as of now I have....

-Read a few good books.

-SKIED (which was really scarey). 

-Adopted a pet.

-Taken a pole dancing fitness class (and found out that I am a horrible pole dancer). 

-Watched many good films (I'm now in LOVE with old movies).

-Visited the Grand Canyon .

-Attempted to knit (Me and yarn have an ongoing battle with each other. It doesn't like me and I can't get it to cooperate). 

-Completed a crossword puzzle (So what if it was a puzzle from a children's activities book?).

-Baked a cake from scratch for my mother's birthday. 
-Went camping with my girlfriends

and had an amazing time doing it all.

 BUT I've still got a lot more tasks to cross off my list, such as ....

-Conquer a fear (snakes... spiders... karaoke? Which shall I pick?). 

-Get a passport and use it (A big 'thank you' to the nation of Canada for being three hours North of me and within my budget. Canada here I come!)

-knit something that resembles what it is supposed to be (See above description of yarn and I's relationship).

-Learn to walk in high heels (almost as equally terrifying as trying to ski). 

-Attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade (hotel rooms are booked!).

and a few other  things. I still consider myself new to the blogging world, but already am in love with it. Meeting friends like Amanda here, who are living their own special journeys and being able to go along for the ride while sharing my own, has been a great experience and it has only just begun!

Thanks for reading and I hope to see you over at 25 in my 25th!

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Isn't she sweet!?! And she is sweet enough to be giving away a $10 Starbucks Giftcard to one of my lucky readers! Because I love you, and i'm feeling generous i'm also throwing in some AD SPACE!! Enter below :) 

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Blogger Problems

I know I know it's Thursday. and these are the first words you've heard from me all week. Have you missed me?!! I just wanted to pop in and say that were still here and going... kinda. My classes are really kicking my tail booty this semester. But there are a few things I want you to know... 

Have you had the chance to click on the Team Tori button on my sidebar? Well let me tell you, Tori is the sweetest little girl who is currently undergoing Chemo. She is 6 years old and has neurofibromatosis. (it causes tumors to grow on the nerves of her little body) Her momma Michelle is a strong amazing woman, and she's giving away a Cat in the Hat Crayon Tote. So go check it out and enter here! 

To Girls and a Pin went live yesterday!! This is a fun link up where you link up any of your DIY posts and you will be entered to win a prize. You can enter all month long so go do that here! 

Ok that's all i've got for you... oh wait I just lied. How about some cuteness? You're Welcome. 

I promise FAR does more than sleep... he's just had a horrible cold this past week and were just getting over it. 

and what have I been doing this week? Funny you should ask...  

Blah. 

2 Girls and a Pin: Washer Bracelets

This is a link party. With a giveaway. So make sure you link up your DIY / crafty posts to our party!

The rules of the linkup:

1.  Only link DIY or craft posts. Any DIY or craft is accepted.  {Link must go directly to your post, not your blog.}

2.  Grab this button and place it somewhere within the post your linked up.

3.  Visit some of the other people who have linked up.

For the giveaway:  Amanda and I will choose the winner of the giveaway using random.org for the people who link-up.  You must link-up to qualify.  The link up will be open until September 22, 2012.  The prize:  It's a surprise!!  But we promise, it's something awesome!

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DIY Washer Bracelets

First you'll need to gather your supplies:

Ribbon  (not too thick)

Scissors

Tape

Washers (different sizes are available, so choose the size you prefer)

Measure out your ribbon and cut.  Allow a lot of extra wiggle room.

Tape the end of the ribbon to make threading easier.

Slide on your first and second washer.

Here's the tricky part:  Take the taped end of your ribbon and thread it back through the first washer.  

Make sure you pull it tight.

Now, weave the taped end of the ribbon back through the second washer like a figure 8.

Thread on your third washer.  Weave the taped end of the ribbon back through the second washer.  Then weave it back through the third washer making another figure 8 and pulling the ribbon tight.  Continue this pattern until you've gotten the desired number of washers on your bracelet.

Trim the excess ribbon and tie around your wrist.

Voila.  Washer bracelets.  This can be adapted to a necklace if you'd like.

The Pinspiration:

Lauren Conrad's Washer Bracelets.

Don't forget to add you link to join the party and enter the giveaway!

Friday Letters

Dear RB: I know right now you are doing a lot of extra around here. Washing dinner dishes, putting Fletcher to bed, and sometimes even going to bed alone. and I thank you so much for supporting me! Dear FAR: Mommy hates to see you sick! Please get better soon... bad germs bad germs go away! Dear GPC: Stop kicking my butt please. I'm exhausted! Dear Stacy: I know you're having your surgery today and i'm saying big prayers!! Dear person reading this blog: Go enter this giveaway right now. 

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Really Really Wanna

Okay so y'all know I have my 100 follower giveaway going on, but what you don't know is I always love winning a good giveaway! And About Fais is having an ERIN CONDREN GIVEAWAY. I'd give (almost) anything for one of those planners. So y'all need to congratulate me when i win go. enter. now. :) And when you win, just pass along that giftcard ;) I kid.

Go Enter Here

Okay go resume your normal activities.... See ya tomorrow ;) 

100 Follower Giveaway

I am SO honored to be able to host this awesome giveaway!!! I have some pretty awesome swap ladies who have donated some amazing prizes!!! 

 

 

  

Giveaway will run until 8/7. There are 7 prizes for 7 winners and all entries will be verified! A special thank you to Terrell Family Fun, Tales of Beauty for Ashes, Yellow Umbrella Designs, Lipgloss & Crayons, Confessions of a PinAholic  and Cloud Nine Designz :) 


So what are you waiting on? Go. Enter. Now. ... Please & Thank you :)


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Friday Letters

Dear RB: Doing 2 loads of laundry while I was at Orientation? A-ma-zing. And I didn't even ask! I love you. Seriously, to the moon and back. And I can't wait for our *DATE* tonight! 

Dear Fletch: Do you know how my heart melted when I was leaving for school yesterday and you held your arms out and gave me the biggest hug? Totally made my day. Your getting to big baby guy... 

Dear Bloggers: Why do you link up to a link up when you haven't even written your post yet? Is it cool to be #1? And i'm really not being rude.. just curious. 


Dear Brit: You+Me+Pedi's+Michaels= YAY!! (PS Were gonna go on a Be Flirty wine hunt too!) 


Dear My Lovey's: Thanks for being so awesome! ♥ 

PS: Have you entered our DIY Linkup? It ends tomorrow... and you don't wanna miss this prize!! 

It's Ok...

It's Ok... 


That i'm currently freaking because I have 93 followers!! I don't usually focus on this part of blogging but almost 110 people read my blog? That's reason to freak! 
That i'm still in my pajamas. At least I didn't go to the grocery store in them today.  
That i've done nothing today besides dishes, laundry ,and watched Twisted with this guy

That i'm super excited about hosting my first giveaway! Email me if you want in :) 
That i'm excited about cutting grass tomorrow, as long as I don't get rained out. (Cutting grass=mommy time!)

New Buttons

So remember me telling you about the amazing contest I entered (& WON!)?? Well one of my amazing prizes were a set of new blog buttons from Kristen @ Confessions of a Graphic Design Student. Have you ever worked with her? Because let me tell you, she is AMAZING! So please grab one of my *NEW* buttons when you get a second. [Click Here] And go check her out, and follow her, and love her like I do! Seriously, She's a doll. 

June Giveaway with aunie SAUCE

First of all ...

Welcome to all of the aunie SAUCE Readers! SO glad your here!! 

A giveaway you may ask? No, I'm not doing my own giveaway, I'm not that cool yet. But the awesome Aunie Sauce is! The best part about it? I'm giving away a $10 STARBUCKS GIFTCARD! So get your booty's over to her blog and ENTER! Or better yet, Enter below :) 


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Happy Winning Friends :)


PS- Today i'm linking up with Stuff I Love! Check it out :)

Crazy Day

Hello my lovelies! Today is a busy day around here as I am trying to get everything put back together from Fletcher's birthday AND getting ready for Father's Day. But today is a very special day for me in bloggy world as well. Today I have my very first guest on the blog. Here we go! 


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Hello all! I'm Carly, and I blog over at Lipgloss and Crayons. I'm an elementary school teacher, a newlywed, a Christian, and a fashion lover. On my blog you will find crafts, recipes, beauty tips, and fashion obsessions plus a little info about my life in the City of Angels. Stop by, and make sure you say hello.....I love meeting new friends!
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Isn't she the cutest with her red balloons?? Everyone stop by Lipgloss & Crayons and say hello to sweet Carly!

By the way, because I wont the Blogger's Dream Giveaway over @ Confessions of a Graphic Designer (By the way have you ever read Kristen's blog? love it!!) I won some Ad space from a few fabulous blogs around here, plus some buttons from Kristen AND a font from Shaina @ Shadylane Blog. (Have you noticed my social media buttons and my signature? Yup, I made that!) One of the ad spaces I won was from Aunie SAUCE! (She is a total sweet heart!) And today she's featuring her June sponsors so go check it out here! 

Have a great day!