tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59385461610740005052024-03-12T18:59:46.925-07:00Still Jenny from the Block...Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-13394097693393949762012-11-19T20:16:00.000-08:002012-11-19T20:16:19.763-08:00Free Treat!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">Y'all know how I love cards! I have a great deal for you ... a Thanksgiving Treat!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 17px;"><i>Disclosure: I was contacted and compensated by Treat to offer this deal to my readers.</i></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-44820286307985343732012-10-10T18:28:00.001-07:002013-11-14T17:34:20.188-08:00That time of year...If you know me, you know I love sending cards. I volunteer with <a href="http://sendlovetoday.org/">Send Love Today</a>, an organization that sends handmade cards to people (mostly children) with brain cancer ... I send cards for nearly every holiday ... and most recently, I sent moving announcements (yes, the weekend we moved!). Words of Affirmation are definitely my <a href="http://www.5lovelanguages.com/">Love Language</a> - I love adding a bit of fun to mailboxes of friends and family.
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76 days from now is the most common card-sending holiday: Christmas! So yes, I know it's not even Halloween, but I'm starting to think about Christmas Cards already!!
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One of my favorite card companies is <b>Tiny Prints</b> - their quality truly can't be beat. I first heard of them when planning our wedding, as they're affiliated with Wedding Paper Divas. Tiny Prints frequently has promotions - you can check out current ones right on their Promo Codes page.<br />
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Tiny Prints recently contacted me, and has generously provided a $50 off total order code to one of my readers. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Discount code does not include shipping and cannot be combined with any other promos.) </span></i><br />
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<i></i>If you're like to win $50 off a future order, please post a reply by October 29: <b>what is your favorite holiday?</b><br />
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ETA: Congrats to <a href="http://erinrwillis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erin</a> for winning!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is a sponsored post.</span></i>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-83568571901561208742012-01-31T10:25:00.000-08:002012-01-31T10:31:24.378-08:00Winner Winner Chicken DinnerI used Random.org to pick a winner:<br />True Random Number Generator<br />Min: 1<br />Max: 6<br /> Result:<br />1<br /><br />WOO HOO, <a href="http://emmersonfamily44.blogspot.com/">Rian</a>! I'll send you the code.<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day!<br />xoxoJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-34723630101740284152012-01-25T14:35:00.001-08:002013-11-14T17:33:12.697-08:00My Little Valentine - with a Giveaway!Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday ... pink, hearts, girlyness, sweets, celebrating love, sending cards, what's not to love?!<br />
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Speaking of cards, I've mentioned Tiny Prints <a href="http://jenwaters.blogspot.com/2011/11/tiny-prints.html">before</a> - their quality is truly incomparable. They have fun, original designs and frequently release promotions - like a FREE Valentines Day card when you use coupon code TPGFREE17A. (Good through today!)<br />
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Tiny Prints has some super cute Valenties - here are a couple of my faves:<br />
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Now the fun part - Interested in <span style="font-weight: bold;">winning 50 Classroom Valentine's Day Cards</span>? Tiny Prints is giving me a code for 50 free cards - and I want to share it with one of you! Just leave a comment on this post by January 31, and I'll pick a winner.<br />
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PS Make sure you follow Tiny Prints on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TinyPrints">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tinyprints">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/tiny_prints/">Pinterest</a>!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-60404424306660227432011-12-29T16:10:00.000-08:002011-12-29T16:32:37.026-08:00CommitmentIt's that time again ... time for resolutions, a clean start, a new year. Once again, I'll be participating in <a href="http://aliedwards.com/blog/one-little-word">One Little Word</a>. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvrXC1Fx_7HE7hiNebb086LQAESFuMKcqhd5915rjDbm-vxEN710a19CFMEJ8EIHpcTz5d1wbSczN2A9Cmy976TcldeUxVw2o1hFi1xswvVK10T_XtkYtfCaNrVqZFXSgc6YPID7CuW68/s1600/owl2012_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvrXC1Fx_7HE7hiNebb086LQAESFuMKcqhd5915rjDbm-vxEN710a19CFMEJ8EIHpcTz5d1wbSczN2A9Cmy976TcldeUxVw2o1hFi1xswvVK10T_XtkYtfCaNrVqZFXSgc6YPID7CuW68/s320/owl2012_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691711156952556450" /></a><br />I had to look back on <a href="http://jenwaters.blogspot.com/2008/12/one-little-word.html">this blog post</a> to recall my past words:<br />2007: <span style="font-weight:bold;">BELIEVE</span><br />2008: <span style="font-weight:bold;">FOCUS</span><br />2009: <span style="font-weight:bold;">BALANCE</span><br />2010: <span style="font-weight:bold;">SIMPLIFY</span><br />2011: <span style="font-weight:bold;">LOVE</span><br /><br />And drumroll... my word for 2012: <span style="font-weight:bold;">MORE</span>!<br />I originally was going to go for LESS (stress less, weigh less, eat out less...) but wanted a positive spin on my word, so I'm going with MORE. I decided I want to love MORE, save MORE, move MORE, enjoy MORE, forgive MORE, and live MORE this year. <br /><br />Since I couldn't even recall my 2010 word let alone remember doing anything with my word in 2011, I decided to make a commitment to making MORE a part of my life in 2012. I joined the <a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/onelittleword.php">One Little Word</a> class, and look forward to documenting my word this year.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1F4dn6X4Tv8DhcEhUhPXm8WKf0bZAihSrmQw_jsg5XBNYnypC-3TMF5KH1Yc81PDP4wkSyNaNuDMAa_RnBvr4oR_yoTVN_DbTBhJWvzBKXeu0hZJMP0Hhp86TFukx473g3CfxujY_GDf/s1600/BeckyHiggins-ProjectLife-logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1F4dn6X4Tv8DhcEhUhPXm8WKf0bZAihSrmQw_jsg5XBNYnypC-3TMF5KH1Yc81PDP4wkSyNaNuDMAa_RnBvr4oR_yoTVN_DbTBhJWvzBKXeu0hZJMP0Hhp86TFukx473g3CfxujY_GDf/s320/BeckyHiggins-ProjectLife-logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691711716041120850" /></a><br />Oh ... but that's not all! I also just decided to do <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/">Project Life</a> in 2012. I've enjoyed capturing my every day with past projects (Week in the Life and December Daily), but struggle with putting it all together. I want to stress less and document MORE! There are so many awesome Project Life <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=project+life">ideas</a> out there - but I'm aiming to just do it with less stress! It won't be perfect, but it will be my life!<br /><br />Stay tuned to how Project Life and One Little Word impact my year ... maybe I'll even blog MORE in 2012. ;)Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-14807804833223826242011-11-16T16:28:00.000-08:002013-11-14T17:34:08.517-08:00Tiny PrintsI'm trying to get back in the swing of blogging! I know I've mentioned some <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">cool</a> <a href="http://www.blackboxwines.com/index.html">companies</a> lately, and I'm back with another ... Tiny Prints.<br />
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I first heard of Tiny Prints when I was searching for wedding stationery. The quality of the cards is unmatchable and they frequently offer specials for free cards. (Like today! Order a Thanksgiving card for <strong>free</strong> by using code FREETHX11 at checkout until 11:59 pm (PST) on 11/16/11.) <br />
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Tiny Prints currently has a Talent Search Contest going on, where you can enter for a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 cash, plus a $500 Tiny Prints gift certificate... a perfect prize just in time for the Holiday season!<br />
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In the Tiny Prints Talent Search Contest, they are looking for the cutest photos in the following categories:<br />
· Cutest Baby (From ages of 0-24 months)<br />
· Cutest Kid (From ages of 25 months - 10 years old)<br />
· Cutest Family<br />
· Cutest Couple<br />
· Cutest Pet & Owner<br />
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After the entry period is over, they'll open up the contest to the entire Community to vote for their favorites and determine the winners! Hurry... the entry deadline has been extended to November 21st!<br />
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You can enter the Tiny Print Talent Search Contest via Facebook or on their website.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-43309063510817111452011-11-14T20:45:00.000-08:002011-11-14T20:46:46.238-08:00A New Kind of Boxed WineI had dinner with some girlfriends last week, and was in charge of bringing wine. I brought some <a href="http://www.blackboxwines.com/index.html">Black Box wine </a>... not your average boxed wine! The wine is award winning - and delicious!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.bzzagent.com/image/BlackBoxWines.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=9252052575&Campaign=0612210303&Uid=75683&token=2f489dac1f48055bb24330309c8d72d9" alt=""/><br /><br />All of the girls liked it - we tried the Cabernet Sauvignon. It was very smooth, easy to drink, with a soft finish. Best part? On sale for $18, for the equivalent of 4 bottles. And since we didn't drink it all, it tastes good for up to a month after opening. Perfect when I want only a glass or two of wine!<br /><br />I learned about Black Box from <a href="http://www.bzzagent.com/">BzzAgent</a>, and I'm so glad I did. It's nice to have a new, budget-friendly wine around.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-2222147950827818442011-11-02T09:52:00.000-07:002011-11-02T15:59:18.267-07:0053 More DaysYes, it's true - only 53 more days until Christmas! Now I have to start my list of things to do in 7 1/2 weeks: pick up gifts, make holiday plans, send out cards ... the list goes on! <a href="http://jenwaters.blogspot.com/2010/11/shutterfly-christmas-cards.html">Last year</a>, I mentioned how awesome Shutterfly Christmas cards were ... and I'm back to say it again!<br /><br />In addition to last year's Christmas cards, in the past few months, we've sent some <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thank-you-cards">wedding thank you notes</a> and <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/birthday-cards-stationery">birthday cards</a> out from Shutterfly, and I was super pleased with the quality. Professional cards at a reasonable price? Yes please!<br /><br />I'm trying to convince Nick that everyone likes <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery">photo cards</a> so we can send out some of amazing <a href="http://keridoolittlephotography.com/">wedding photographs</a> as cards this year. :) <br /><br />Shutterfly has an amazing selection of cards, so many beautiful designs. I tend to like the whimsical, fun styles... here are a few of my favorite <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards">cards</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23052-3673-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1313119528000105564.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 361px;" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23052-3673-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1313119528000105564.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23046-4521-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1319732923000102189.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 361px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23046-4521-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1319732923000102189.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/photocard/PHOTOCARD-104-4501-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1312476220000103683.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 361px;" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/photocard/PHOTOCARD-104-4501-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1312476220000103683.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/photocard/PHOTOCARD-103-4253-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1312476045000118780.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 361px;" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/photocard/PHOTOCARD-103-4253-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1312476045000118780.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />(Those last two cards are less than $1.00 each ... can you say <em><strong>bargain</strong></em>!?)<br /><br />New this year is the option to add greetings to the back of the card ... can they make it any more easy?! <br /><br />I'm also considering ordering <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars">calendars</a>, too - hello, easy family Christmas gift!<br /><br />Now, watch your mailbox to see which card I ended up choosing! :)Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-770433196792229612011-08-09T12:31:00.001-07:002011-08-09T12:35:34.506-07:00Style Me PrettyI'm so excited ... our wedding is featured on wedding website <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/08/09/whimsical-seattle-wedding-from-keri-doolittle-photography">Style Me Pretty</a> today!
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Sure my life isn't super exciting right now - but I try to think how <em>cool</em> would it be to see my grandma's life at 33, or my great grandma the month after she was married. <br /><br />An inspirational quote found on Amy Tan's <a href="http://amytangerine.blogspot.com/2011/07/today.html">blog</a>:<br /><strong>"In this world, somehow an ordinary life has become synonymous with a meaningless life. And so often we are missing what is truly important because we are on the quest for what is extraordinary. Not understanding that in our ordinary lives, in the ordinary moments of our lives, is really where we can find the most joy. </strong>" -<a href="http://www.brenebrown.com/">Brene Brown</a><br /><br />This is my life, right now ... off to document it.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-86666790164856229492010-12-16T12:16:00.000-08:002010-12-16T12:26:27.346-08:00Have you ever...I saw this on <a href="http://martis-world.blogspot.com/">Marti's blog</a> and it reminded me of something Katherine would've liked! <br /><br /><em>Bold these if you’ve ever…<br /></em><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">1. 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Given more than you can afford to charity <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">7. Been to Disney World <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">8. Climbed a mountain <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">9. Held a praying mantis <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">10. Sang a solo <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">11. Bungee jumped <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">12. Visited Paris <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">13. Watched a lightning storm <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">14. Taught yourself an art from scratch <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">15. Adopted a child<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">16. Had food poisoning <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">18. Grown your own vegetables <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">20. Slept on an overnight train <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">21. Had a pillow fight <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">22. Hitch hiked <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">24. Built a snow fort <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">25. Held a lamb <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">26. Gone skinny dipping <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">27. Run a Marathon (does half marathon count?)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">29. Seen a total eclipse <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">30. Watched a sunrise or sunset <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">31. Hit a home run <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">32. Been on a cruise <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">33. Seen Niagara Falls in person <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">35. Seen an Amish community <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">36. Taught yourself a new language <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">39. Gone rock climbing <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">40. Seen Michelangelo’s David</b> (in Vegas!) </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">41. Sung karaoke <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">44. Visited Africa <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">45. Walked on a beach by moonlight <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">46. Been transported in an ambulance <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">47. Had your portrait painted <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">48. Gone deep sea fishing <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">52. Kissed in the rain <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">53. Played in the mud <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">54. Gone to a drive-in theater <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">55. Been in a movie <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">56. Visited the Great Wall of China <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">57. Started a business <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">58. Taken a martial arts class <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">59. Visited Russia <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">60. Served at a soup kitchen <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies</b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(I’m counting this with Campfire mints)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">62. Gone whale watching <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">63. Got flowers for no reason <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">65. Gone sky diving <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">67. Bounced a check <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">68. Flown in a helicopter <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">69. Saved a favorite childhood toy <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>71. Eaten Caviar <o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">72. Pieced a quilt <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">73. Stood in Times Square <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">74. Toured the Everglades <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">75. Been fired from a job <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">77. Broken a bone <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">80. Published a book <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">81. Visited the Vatican <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">82. Bought a brand new car <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">83. Walked in Jerusalem<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">84. Had your picture in the newspaper <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">86. Visited the White House <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">88. Had chickenpox <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">89. Saved someone’s life <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">90. Sat on a jury <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><strong>91. Met someone famous <o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">92. Joined a book club <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">93. Got a tattoo <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">94. Had a baby <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">95. Seen the Alamo in person <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">97. Been involved in a law suit <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">98. Owned a cell phone <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;">99. Been stung by a bee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-18472499635636827112010-11-09T15:11:00.000-08:002017-05-24T10:15:39.000-07:00Shutterfly Christmas CardsAs most of you know, I LOVE sending (and receiving) mail. One of my favorite parts of the holidays? A mailbox full of beautiful cards and pictures!! We recently received our <a href="http://keridoolittlephotography.com/2010/11/seattle-wa-engagement-photographerjen-and-nick.html">engagement pictures</a> back ... and one thing I'm looking forward to... sending out photo Christmas cards! (It's the little things in life, right?)<br />
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I've been checking out the different cards available, and Shutterfly has a TON of cute Christmas card designs - and they're reasonably priced, too. Up until a few months ago, I stuck to Shutterfly for pictures only. I recently tried their cards and have been delighted with the results! Not only did I receive them promptly, but the quality was professional. I also used Shutterfly for printing up our engagement story in a book ... it turned out wonderful - and now we have our story documented.<br />
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Back to Christmas cards: they have <strong>748</strong>(!!) different designs - something for everybody. Here are a couple of my favorite designs:<br />
This style would be a cute card to send!<br />
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Shutterfly even has story cards - a fun alternative to letters on computer paper. This Top Ten style would be fun, a'la Letterman!<br />
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So many options for Christmas cards, <em>then</em> we need to pick out Save the Dates... ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><em>If you’re a blogger, and interested in 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly, follow the arrow</em> -> </span><span style="font-size: 85%;">http://bit.ly/sfly2010</span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-83338326424573754292010-09-10T20:20:00.000-07:002010-09-10T20:47:41.550-07:00wow.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghahyrvDb4KVSjtIW4CmQ6EIaIYiJ3Ci54BeRHMZ5rOuFQ1zx3Ghuo_s5Fw1UQmzdcotGFaeSIsC6a3RbelkDkegeO9OJHrZb8ifUrVyYAWB7_R8UXKLD4PHn-ZHy82_ouZj6FYtpYlNt5/s1600/humble.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515496971740748418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghahyrvDb4KVSjtIW4CmQ6EIaIYiJ3Ci54BeRHMZ5rOuFQ1zx3Ghuo_s5Fw1UQmzdcotGFaeSIsC6a3RbelkDkegeO9OJHrZb8ifUrVyYAWB7_R8UXKLD4PHn-ZHy82_ouZj6FYtpYlNt5/s400/humble.bmp" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">(seen </span><a href="http://amylapi.typepad.com/creatingmyself/2010/09/im-not-sure-if-im-more-inspired-or-more-busy.html"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:78%;">)</span></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-67700137902986777342010-08-29T21:13:00.001-07:002010-08-29T22:06:08.336-07:00Good FortuneNo, this isn't another <a href="http://jenwaters.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-won.html">"I won"</a> post ... but one about an awesome company, <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/StoreFront.bok">Good Fortune</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/images/store_version1/storelogo/logo.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 96px;" src="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/images/store_version1/storelogo/logo.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I first heard about <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/StoreFront.bok">Good Fortune</a> from my friend <a href="http://lrfloor.blogspot.com/">Steph</a> ... and I'm so glad I did!<br /><br /><a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/catalog/soap_faucet_citronela_thumb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 89px; height: 100px;" src="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/catalog/soap_faucet_citronela_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />They recently sent me some <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-72/soap-outdoor-travel-bug/Categories.bok?category=Soap%3Afaucet+soaps&active=leftpanel">Faucet Soap </a> to try out - wow! I tried the <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-72/soap-outdoor-travel-bug/Detail.bok?category=Soap%3Afaucet+soaps&xcat=faucet+soaps">Citronella & Grapefruit</a> scent. It's very refreshing and reminiscent of summer. I feel like I should be camping! But since I don't camp ;) it works well in my shower. The packaging is very cool - it's packaged inside a net bag, which makes the soap exfoliate and easy to use. Plus I hang it on the string after using, which makes it easy to dry. It also came in a waterproof bag to make traveling easy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJDEvV3khR_ofRMSrMRShNe_iwNhySfJwnBTmOAW00QyDKuXTNkoGkCZSkaYxy3F5WHEYenfQBYbwfBnMUAFBv5SqrKIcLJtfWEzke5PUXPoxP8pz68GeT-dWIsvdDtdRASL4gesDIl3p/s1600/soap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJDEvV3khR_ofRMSrMRShNe_iwNhySfJwnBTmOAW00QyDKuXTNkoGkCZSkaYxy3F5WHEYenfQBYbwfBnMUAFBv5SqrKIcLJtfWEzke5PUXPoxP8pz68GeT-dWIsvdDtdRASL4gesDIl3p/s320/soap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511062844871443986" /></a><br />I'm the one you want at outdoor functions since the mosquitoes love me! I'll definitely use the <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-72/soap-outdoor-travel-bug/Detail.bok?category=Soap%3Afaucet+soaps&xcat=faucet+soaps">Citronella soap</a> next time I'm outside to keep the bugs away.<br /><br />I'm really impressed with the <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/StoreFront.bok">Good Fortune</a> branding. Their creative and professional brand comes through in both their products and website. That's not it though - they are a <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-template/ingredientsandearth/Page.bok">green</a> company that also offers <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-Soap-cln-fundraising-soaps/Categories.bok?xcat2=Soap&xcat=fundraising+soaps&ncat=Soap%3Afundraising+soaps">products</a> that <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-template/soapforhope/Page.bok">give back</a> to the community.<br /><br />I've been so impressed with the faucet soap, I can't wait to check out more <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/StoreFront.bok">Good Fortune</a> products. So many great scents - I think the <a href="http://stores.goodfortunesoap.com/-strse-97/mineral-salt-soak-bath/Detail.bok?category=Bath%3Abath+salts&xcat=bath+salts">coconut mineral soak</a> sounds wonderful. It's refreshing (pun intended!) to use products I believe in!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-22152632491454643202010-08-28T09:49:00.000-07:002010-08-28T10:07:02.053-07:00I WON!Just thought I'd let you know I <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/notes/seattle-metropolitan-bride-groom/our-winning-engagement-story/155042894510270">WON</a> the contest! That's right ... my bridal party and I will be enjoying a day at <a href="http://www.vidaspas.com/PanPacificHotel.php">the spa</a> - I'm so excited! Thank you for voting, it means so much to me.<br /><br />I've actually been on a winning streak lately - in the past couple weeks, I've won a <a href="http://retweetamini.com/">Mini Dell Netbook</a>, a <a href="http://www.theflip.com/en-us/">Flip</a> HD video camera, and a <a href="http://ellesstudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/winners-from-our-groves-giveaway.html">wedding-themed scrapbooking kit</a>. I also bought lottery tickets, but only won $2. :)<br /><br />I'm so grateful for winning all these contests ... and continue to enter in hopes of winning some more!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-28877154777534390012010-08-22T19:31:00.000-07:002010-08-22T19:43:01.370-07:00I need your help ... please vote!I entered a contest on Facebook for a local bridal magazine: telling our <a href="http://jenwaters.blogspot.com/2010/05/story.html">engagement story</a> in order to win a spa day for my bridal party. There were only 11 entries, so I think I have a decent chance of winning ... and would LOVE your support!! The contest ends Tuesday. <br /><br />If you're on Facebook, can you vote <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/49598/voteable_entries/6983943 ">here?</a><br /><br />Since I know how fun contests are... I will offer $25 cash to one of the people that vote for me (just comment to this post). And if I win, I'll send out two prizes! How's that ... you could get cash, and me & my bridesmaids would get a spa day! <br /><br />Thanks everyone!<br />jenJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-12226903221346026172010-05-03T20:42:00.000-07:002010-05-03T21:00:51.608-07:00The StoryNick and I are down in <a href="http://www.crownparadise.com/puerto-vallarta/golden/index.html">Puerto Vallarta</a>, Mexico on a weeklong vacation. We both were looking forward to getting away and enjoying some much-needed relaxation time ... I just truly had no idea what a special trip this would be.<br /><br />Saturday, May 1st was our one year anniversary of <a href="http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=sea">meeting</a> and so we made plans to go to dinner somewhere nice. Nick asked if he could plan where we went, so I happily obliged! The day had been overcast, but we still looked forward to celebrating our anniversary even if the views were less than par. We went to <a href="http://www.lekliff.com/eng/">Le Kliff</a>, an open-air restaurant overlooking the ocean 30 minutes away. We had a secluded table all by ourselves – it was super romantic. They offered to move us somewhere where we might not get “mist” (i.e. rain) ... but we figured we’d tough it out. It did sprinkle a bit, but I thought it added to the evening. A mariachi band came over and sang a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrU_C7toDJk">romantic love song</a> to us ... it really was the perfect setting. The sun set right as our main course was served – and it was incredible. A day of clouds and drizzle parted for an amazing orange and red sunset ... we couldn’t ask for anything more. <br /><br />Below us was a little trail that you could walk along, with scenic views, and I had asked Nick earlier if we could walk down where there were two grass hearts on a stone step. After dinner, he asked if we could go for a walk. I honestly had no idea what was about to happen - we had decided on no anniversary gifts. Although I did put my hand on his chest and his heart was racing ... I figured he might just be nervous about giving an anniversary speech. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUDAX1WbvqOhSyu6tN5pdsuRckuJ0vFTbPdWUSi3OoSPxJwawMlPskq27GJbp57Ry3cdh2j-yQpZUaQ9ralAATZhTvT8uVRA23RhVF2UA1wt30H_QA0LdXCIm6n5yQV9wphOdTnaB5uFG/s1600/le+kliff.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUDAX1WbvqOhSyu6tN5pdsuRckuJ0vFTbPdWUSi3OoSPxJwawMlPskq27GJbp57Ry3cdh2j-yQpZUaQ9ralAATZhTvT8uVRA23RhVF2UA1wt30H_QA0LdXCIm6n5yQV9wphOdTnaB5uFG/s320/le+kliff.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467257370335330946" /></a><br /><br />We were standing under the moon and stars, as the waves crashed below us; after a short speech, he went down on one knee and asked me if I would be his wife. I kept saying “Oh my God” over and over ... but did say YES! The mariachi band and restaurant had been watching us and gave us a loud cheer as we kissed our engagement. As we walked back up to our table, we passed another couple who was on a different part of the trail – we totally stole their thunder ... because they got engaged in the same place as we did just a couple minutes later! Nick also stopped to ask and make sure I did say yes, since neither of us could remember just exactly what we had said.<br /><br />My ring is BEAUTIFUL ... Nick did quite a bit of research and the ring is absolutely perfect – an oval solitaire in a white gold Tiffany setting. He asked my Mom, Stepdad and Dad for their blessings the week before – they were the only people who knew, other than the ladies at the bank and his barber. :)<br /><br />After getting back from dinner, we made a few phone calls to friends and family to let them know the big news. And we bought a day’s worth of internet access so we could spread the news electronically on Facebook. We went down to the beach and celebrated with cocktails and a cigar for Nick ... we can’t stop smiling. It truly was a magical night - everything I dreamed of when I was a little girl. I have finally found my Prince Charming!<br /><br />We’re super excited about our future – lots of decisions to make, but for now we’re just taking in our engaged life and looking forward to what lies ahead. Thank you all for your blessings and good wishes – it truly means the world to us. We’re a little obnoxious right now (calling each other fiancée all the time, constant ring gazing, etc.) so it’s probably good we’re on vacation so no one else has to deal with our lovey-doveyness. ;)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZftfGP2fcnX7WfmNkX1ipJyqRViPeIx7lzi8ZUSuJEQb0upk6DHuO4yqpEUq1FTGcy4hcqf03glXOqaw-r-4Miyh3qeieMksbkZO5sAZqIOE1fYQtwfLEOuf40HIIisBMWrvE6dJ0wBFt/s1600/yes!.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZftfGP2fcnX7WfmNkX1ipJyqRViPeIx7lzi8ZUSuJEQb0upk6DHuO4yqpEUq1FTGcy4hcqf03glXOqaw-r-4Miyh3qeieMksbkZO5sAZqIOE1fYQtwfLEOuf40HIIisBMWrvE6dJ0wBFt/s320/yes!.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467257212944756018" /></a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-41532927452330945502010-04-03T13:11:00.000-07:002010-04-03T13:35:40.073-07:00Do you know Alice?<a href="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/117390152/ALICE_LOGO_bigger.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 73px; height: 73px;" src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/117390152/ALICE_LOGO_bigger.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Have you heard of <a href="http://www.alice.com/referral/506B72FE">Alice.com</a>? I read about <a href="http://www.alice.com/referral/506B72FE">Alice</a> on a <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/default.asp">scrapbooking site</a> several months ago, and it's been fabulous so far!<br /><br />They sell household products - everything from toilet paper to shampoo to trash bags. You know, the stuff you stop at Target to buy and leave with $100 less in your wallet. Shipping is always free AND <a href="https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/index.jsx">quick</a>! They even let you know when coupons are available, and I've found the prices comparable to local stores. As a side note, the branding is very impressive - the package is secure, including tape on any bottle and that may open.<br /><br />If you register via <a href="http://www.alice.com/referral/506B72FE">this link</a>, once you spend $50, you'll receive $10 off your order! You don't have to spend $50 at once - it'll be deducted automatically. I just placed another order this morning.<br /><br />Happy <a href="http://www.alice.com/referral/506B72FE">Alice</a> shopping!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-34065702982047491802010-03-23T09:21:00.000-07:002010-03-23T10:17:42.254-07:00Got Coupons?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTi-RPvkWIH1Gk9ZaAeYo1hapPGrnVsqopCHL_uegClxGBy0jlR0-DRPq5rF1rT9Xj_BvhII73Ns9cwLgI_xZb5KgXEmEdibkLgCrvI691-6Uj3wiqtSK1-Ftt6QG9CKeJ3Q7Pxff-uvx/s1600-h/coupons.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTi-RPvkWIH1Gk9ZaAeYo1hapPGrnVsqopCHL_uegClxGBy0jlR0-DRPq5rF1rT9Xj_BvhII73Ns9cwLgI_xZb5KgXEmEdibkLgCrvI691-6Uj3wiqtSK1-Ftt6QG9CKeJ3Q7Pxff-uvx/s400/coupons.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451865887196558850" /></a><br />I have a confession ... I love couponing. It's a new hobby, but dang is it fun! <br />Last week, I went to Target, coupons in hand and for <strong>$2.22</strong> out of pocket I got:<br />4 boxes of Frosted Mini-Wheats<br />1 pack of feminine products<br />1 bottle of hand soap<br />All products I use - not bad at all!<br /><br />Couponing is pretty overwhelming to a newbie - there are <em>tons</em> of sites out there, and since I'm a singleton, I never thought it was for me. (Since I don't need diapers, 12 tubes of toothpaste or 6 gallons of milk!) I'm taking it easy so far, though. I don't buy products I don't need, unless it is something I can donate to charity easily. (In the past, when I participated food drives, I would purchase food just for the cause - now I can donate food I bought for free/cheap!)<br /><br />My two favorite sites so far are <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/wp-content/w3tc/pgcache/moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom</a> and <a href="http://www.shesaved.com/">She Saved</a>. I've also found some great deals at <a href="http://slickdeals.net/">Slick Deals</a> (especially around the holidays!)<br /><br />Let me know if you have any other sites you use, I'd love to bookmark them. Happy (cheap) shopping!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-86787927661664553802010-03-12T17:45:00.000-08:002010-03-12T17:52:03.893-08:00I BelieveI saw <a href="http://teresacollins.typepad.com/teresa_collins/2010/03/i-believe-1.html">this</a> recently and thought it was a great message.<br /><br />A Birth Certificate shows that we were born. <br />A Death Certificate shows that we died. <br />Pictures show that we lived! <br />And read this slowly.<br /> <br />I Believe... <br />That just because two people argue, <br />It doesn't mean they don't love each other. <br />And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That we don't have to change friends if <br />We understand that friends change.<br /> <br />I Believe....<br />That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. <br />Same goes for true love. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. <br /> <br />I Believe....<br />That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. <br /> <br />I Believe...<br />That you should always leave loved ones with loving words.<br />It may be the last time you see them. <br /> <br />I Believe....<br />That you can keep going long after you think you can't. <br /><br />I Believe....<br />That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. <br /> <br />I Believe...<br />That either you control your attitude or it controls you.<br /> <br />I Believe...<br />That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs <br />to be done, regardless of the consequences. <br /> <br />I Believe....<br />That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. <br /><br />I Believe....<br />That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down <br />will be the ones to help you get back up. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That sometimes when I'm angry <br />I have the right to be angry, <br />But that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. <br /> <br />I Believe....<br />That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had <br />And what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays<br />you've celebrated. <br /><br />I Believe....<br />That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others. <br />Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That no matter how bad your heart is broken <br />the world doesn't stop for your grief. <br /> <br />I Believe....<br />That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,<br />But, we are responsible for who we become.<br /><br />I Believe...<br />That you shouldn't be so eager to find<br />Out a secret. It could change your life Forever. <br /> <br />I Believe....<br />Two people can look at the exact same<br />Thing and see something totally different. <br /> <br />I Believe...<br />That your life can be changed in a matter of<br />Hours by people who don't even know you. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That even when you think you have no more to give,<br />When a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help. <br /><br />I Believe...<br />That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.<br /><br />I Believe...<br />That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. <br /><br /> I Believe...<br />That you should send this to people that you believe in, I just did. <br /> <br />'The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; <br />They just make the most of everything they haveJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-54586740203659764222010-03-08T14:27:00.001-08:002010-03-08T14:45:14.568-08:00Cleaning out my Stash<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWSaeY4WArhMO6azfpIT2ws892GZfNmWi880aWYSdLI8qvuPIYHjGJYuHj3z3vOKbXxZTsO94fsdZGQ345a8ygB3cIEz1rvdMCIvKARwaIFncBNkKCLGVO54ph2ZEzuPe4cNIXNm1WHFT/s1600-h/garage+sale.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWSaeY4WArhMO6azfpIT2ws892GZfNmWi880aWYSdLI8qvuPIYHjGJYuHj3z3vOKbXxZTsO94fsdZGQ345a8ygB3cIEz1rvdMCIvKARwaIFncBNkKCLGVO54ph2ZEzuPe4cNIXNm1WHFT/s400/garage+sale.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446393413493218450" /></a><br />Local ladies ... are you looking for some discounted crafty goodness? Several of my friends are on design teams (and get lots of extra product!) and we're having a scrapbooking garage sale on Saturday, March 20. There are over ten of us participating, so you're guaranteed to get a wide variety with a bunch of great stuff.<br /><br />My <a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2009/12/one-little-word-2010.html">word</a> this year is <strong>simplify</strong> - so I'm working on organizing, purging and using my stash! And since the sale isn't held at a LSS, I'll actually get cash and not just store credit (to buy more!!)<br /><br />Wish me luck with sorting and pricing ... :)Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-62631664503295899812010-03-04T09:50:00.000-08:002010-03-04T11:19:56.830-08:00Pen Pal, anyone?<a href="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs071/1102612519131/img/17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs071/1102612519131/img/17.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Did you used to have a pen pal? Wish you still did? (Anyone else remember which teen magazine had the pen pal sign up in the back??) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.reformschoolrules.com/">Reform School</a> is launching an international Pen Pal program and I'm pretty excited to sign up! If you're local to LA, they're even having a '<a href="http://www.reformschoolrules.com/blog.html">club</a>' meeting to discuss the program ... if not, no big deal, we'll get our pen pal matches after the meeting on March 15. To sign up, just send <a href="mailto:rollcall@reformschoolrules.com">an email</a> with the basics: name, address, hobbies, etc.<br /><br />Yay for more fun mail!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-68500399163321956192010-03-02T14:09:00.001-08:002010-03-02T15:14:43.755-08:00Good Grief: Use the AlphabetA <a href="http://www.goodgriefblog.com/journal/2010/3/1/use-the-alphabet.html">new challenge</a> was posted at <a href="http://www.goodgriefblog.com/">Good Grief</a>: to use the alphabet in my layouts.<br /><br />I took a different alphabet interpretation to both my layouts. I decided to use the alphabet as a springboard, and tell the story of how Kath changed her last name several years ago.<br /><br /><strong>A True Family Name</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIVAtwm1CnOTHNvoyDHWVSyl1QeQEYPUUUbl2_Tycv9duHLfXTc0Krq4uFPxaHK_02CRagHNFWnx-VCGv0lRFANOaD_TfqrlVVqg8D81vrFe8jbEOqdqHIXps0BTTaSqWu3-OxATJQQWi/s1600-h/a+true+family+name.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIVAtwm1CnOTHNvoyDHWVSyl1QeQEYPUUUbl2_Tycv9duHLfXTc0Krq4uFPxaHK_02CRagHNFWnx-VCGv0lRFANOaD_TfqrlVVqg8D81vrFe8jbEOqdqHIXps0BTTaSqWu3-OxATJQQWi/s400/a+true+family+name.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444162281416517122" /></a> Journaling: <em>Kath & Grandma went to Sweden in June 1999… the trip changed their lives. After she returned home, Kath decided she needed to honor her Swedish heritage, and her Grandpa. She went from a Waters to a Johanson.</em><br /><br />I have always called my Grandma, “Grandma Em”, so this was an easy letter to pick! I wanted to document the story of how she became Grandma Em (despite not being an Emily!), so it worked well for this challenge. This was inspired by a <a href="http://davinie.blogspot.com/2010/02/studio-calicos-masking-and-misting-at.html">Studio Calico class</a> I took at CKC.<br /><br /><strong>Grandma M</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmj9klRYlzuG7N-OaaOUTJnn9lnBhhyphenhyphenjAu-f0pE5nmtQ1bRe1qf0aXpxtS3BMS6QbjoRGGOIXsgVmHllC7RfUpYDO1jLDcsSUScGLc_2K5UoLYPq_yHU85iQcxHORdus8fVQ8DROYGNal5/s1600-h/Grandma+M.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmj9klRYlzuG7N-OaaOUTJnn9lnBhhyphenhyphenjAu-f0pE5nmtQ1bRe1qf0aXpxtS3BMS6QbjoRGGOIXsgVmHllC7RfUpYDO1jLDcsSUScGLc_2K5UoLYPq_yHU85iQcxHORdus8fVQ8DROYGNal5/s400/Grandma+M.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444162286020311682" /></a> Journaling: <em>Before she was a Mom & Grandma, she earned a degree from UW and worked at a dairy. Story goes that she wore an extra jumpsuit, embroidered with “Em.” She was never Grandma Marion or Finnegan, always Grandma M. And I’m proud I made her a Grandma.</em><br /><br />Thanks for looking!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-86089328165787250092010-03-01T17:01:00.001-08:002010-03-01T17:11:07.812-08:00Lovely Package Exchange<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohhellofriend/4397758776/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4397758776_cedddfa45d_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohhellofriend/4397758776/">lovely package exchange:</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ohhellofriend/">ohhellofriend</a></span></div><br clear="all" /><br /><br />Do you like getting fun mail? I just signed up for the <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/03/2010-lovely-package-exchange.html">Lovely Package Exchange</a> over on <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com">Oh Hello Friend</a>. What is it? A chance to get a crafty mail partner, send them a gift worth $25-30 (with pretty wrapping!) and receive something fun and pretty in the mail. Signups end on 3/9, with gifts sent during the month of March.<br /><br />You can see more of the past packages on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/lovelypackage/">Flickr site</a>. Yay for adding a bit of cheer to mailboxes across the world!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938546161074000505.post-89069475972825377062010-02-22T16:00:00.000-08:002010-02-22T16:11:03.037-08:00Back at ItWe've lucked out with the weather the past couple days. The sun's out, and although it's not extremely warm, the dose of Vitamin D seems to put everyone in a good mood. Nick and I spent the afternoon at Green Lake yesterday ... it was beautiful! <br /><br />It was so nice to be outside, soak up the sun, and get some exercise in. I have some upcoming events I'm now planning for: <a href="http://www.crownparadise.com/puerto-vallarta/golden/index.html">Puerto Vallarta</a> with Nick in a couple months for our anniversary and <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/SeattleEvent2010?px=1181555&pg=personal&fr_id=1471">The 3 Day</a> in less than 7 months! Anticipating both the beach and walking 60 miles, I'm trying to get my weight and fitness level under control. I know what works: <a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com/index.aspx">eating better</a> and <a href="http://www.24hourfitness.com/">moving more</a>. It's no secret!<br /><br />So far, so good. Nick and I walked over 4+ miles yesterday at Green Lake (along with every other Seattleite!) This morning I was up at 4:30 am and headed to the gym ... a great start to the week. :) I also bought <a href="http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/NIK1271/">new shoes</a> yesterday so I'm ready to walk... my official training walks will be starting soon. I'll keep you posted on how it's going!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235109517522647473noreply@blogger.com2