Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

let it go

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Happy Super Bowl Weekend, friends!  We can’t wait to share some our Weekend Lovelies {favorite things} with you!  We have some fun Super Bowl foodie finds that may make it to your Super Bowl Sunday.  Do you all have plans? And of course the big question, whom are you cheering for?  I have a feeling the Broncos might take this one, and I am only being a little biased, as they are the only team I have seen play live {so that’s my logic and it sounds like a pretty good one}.  Let’s see if they win!

This week’s inspiration is a play on words, as well as, words we all can learn to live by.  Have you all seen Disney’s Frozen? My kids are addicted to listening to “Let It Go” on repeat in the car.  It’s not driving me crazy as of yet, but what I love is it’s meaning of truly letting go of the past, some of present, and the future.  Things will happen as they are meant to be.  One reason I am feeling these words {besides from hearing the song}, is the week we have had at school.  When I say “we” I not only mean myself, but a few of us mom’s who are having a hard time with our boys behaving in class.  You know the usual boy stuff… but as women, sometimes it’s hard to relate as we see our lives from when we were little girls.  {Not a good comparison as it is apples to oranges.}  So my mantra is to “let it go” when it comes to worrying about the school day.  They are little boys growing and learning, and to remember this time will pass, and we will miss it.  They also make for exciting stories to one day tell to our daughter-in-laws, because believe me… my husband has a long list of his moments! 

Don’t forget… if you are a blogger or Etsy Shop owner, you can now link-up to our Lovelies post Saturday-Sunday! We hope that you’ll join us in the fun, and spread the word! Enjoy the weekend! {xo}

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Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

photo of laguna beach, california {via simply happenstance blog} :: Weekend Lovelies {favorite things} ::

Hey, hey… happy weekend, friends! Nicole and I hope that you all have had a fabulous week! We’ve been keeping busy with our little ones! In addition to the normal weekly activities, both of our families have set aside time for beach days. Fortunately, we were able to soak up the sunshine before it became overcast and a bit cooler here in Southern California. We know much of the country has literally been freezing! If that’s you… we sincerely hope you’ve been able to stay warm, and have had lots of opportunities to cozy-up to those you adore most!

So… we have some really fabulous finds to share with you below! We hope that you enjoy them! Also… in case you missed it, Bethany U. was the winner of our darling bracelet giveaway from Stella & Dot! {Congrats!!!} Don’t forget… if you are a blogger or Etsy Shop owner, you can now link-up to our Lovelies post Saturday-Sunday! We hope that you’ll join us in the fun, and spread the word! Enjoy the weekend! {xo}

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Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

 Winter Quote by John Boswell... {via Simply Happenstance}

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Happy Saturday! Nicole and I hope that you all have had a wonderful week! Any exciting plans this weekend? Since we have a firefighter schedule to work around, our family took a day {yesterday} to enjoy the beach! It was much needed {the quality family time, and the sunshine}! This weekend I’m hoping to catch up on the relentless pile of laundry, and get a little more organized. I tell myself every weekend that I am going to give my school room some of my undivided attention {so that I can plan some educational projects, and organize my teaching materials}. Unfortunately… it never seems to happen! {I’m wondering when you other homeschool mamas find time to plan and prepare for the weeks ahead. If you have any tips… I’d personally love to hear them!}

On a different note, you may have noticed that our Lovelies has been revamped! We are now including a link-up for all of you fabulously talented bloggers and Etsy Shop owners! We would love {love, love, love}, and appreciate you spreading the word, and linking up your favorite recent blog post to share with our readers! We know since our link-up is new… it will probably be slow to grow, but we are hopeful that in time, your blog or Etsy Shop will gain lots of exposure!   [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

 San Clemente

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Sara and I are trying our hardest not to brag, but this is California!  This is the weather we have been experiencing… crazy yet beautiful all wrapped into one.  For this edition of Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}, we hope that you, our readers, are experiencing weather you adore, as well! I actually took this picture on New Year’s Eve in San Clemente.  A peaceful day by the pier allowed us to keep perspective of our blessings going into the New Year.  I know for January, it often seems like a slow month, but this year, it seems to be speeding along. 

We hope that you can take a moment this weekend and enjoy some of your blessings…. whether it be inside snuggling and keeping warm with the ones you love, or being out and about… enjoying the weather at hand.  But of course before you do all of that, take a moment to enjoy some of our favorite things!  Don’t forget if you are a blogger or Etsy Shop owner, you can link-up your favorite post of the week {or your fabulous Etsy Shop}.  The link information is at the bottom of the page.  Enjoy! [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

Twenty Fourteen

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Wow it’s 2014! Can you believe it? Sara and I had a nice break enjoying our family time during the holidays.  With two fire schedules, the holidays aren’t really celebrated exactly as per the calendar date, but around the time we have our husbands home during their days off.  A crazy life for sure, but one we get used to day by day. We were able to capture the moments when we could. 

January is like September for me.  A month to renew, rethink, and re-evaluate what is working in life, and what is not.  I love it because I am not one for big change, so it pushes me outside of my comfort zone to really think about life.  I have a few big resolutions, or I should say “life changes,” that I have been working on for a couple of years. I don’t plan on moving mountains, but the one thing I do love and plan to hang on to, is to the simple idea of “hope.” It’s a big word that can help in multiple ways in life. 

That being said, Sara and I hope you like some new changes we have made to Simply Happenstance!  A big one is our weekly edition of Weekend Lovelies. We thoroughly enjoy lovelies because it truly is an eclectic mix of all the wonderful things we’ve come across on the web. There are so many great recipes, DIY projects, and thought provoking articles to share! In an effort to broaden our lovelies and share more great finds… we thought we’d  open it up to other bloggers! {If you have a personal blog, from this point forward, on Saturday’s & Sunday’s, you’ll be able to link-up your favorite recent blog post to share with our readers! We hope that you will join us, and spread the word! If you have an Etsy Shop… you can link that up, too!} 

So without much further ado, welcome to Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}! 

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Let’s Be Friends, Blog Hop

 

Hey friends!

It is time for the Let’s Be Friends Blog Hop #29!

Link up to gain new followers on GFC or bloglovin’!

Promote this blog hop by putting the button on your page, or throwing a shout out at the end of your post today or tomorrow.

The more link ups we have the more our blogs will grow!

Invite a friend, tweet it, or let your Facebook friends know! 

Make sure to follow the hosts and co-hosts!

PS- I have some great giveaways going on right now and coming up!

Scroll down to check them out and stay tuned also!

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