$150 Anthropologie Giveaway

It's that time of the month where we make some new friends, give some money away... a little bit of this, a little bit of that! So let's get the ball rollin'!

Of Golden Roses
// Start Here // The Shard ::: The Cliffs of Moher // Get Social // Bloglovin ::: Twitter ::: Facebook ::: Instagram
Top 5 Favorite Cities You've Ever Visited?
1. Bristol, England: My love for Bristol began when I first moved to this unfamiliar city back in 2013. I hadn't heard much about Bristol before moving, but the more I saw of this unique city the more I fell in love with it.

2. Castle Combe, England: This sleepy village is one of the most beautiful and untouched areas in all of England. Barely spanning one main road, the village of Castle Combe is home to a church, a graveyard, and a pub or two.

3. Bath, England: I know, another city in England. But England has so much to offer it's hard to limit down my favorites! Bath has so much to offer, from Roman ruins to a Jane Austen museum, a trip to Bath is always worth your while!

4. Edinburgh, Scotland: Despite the fact it's freezing most of the time, Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Every corner holds historical significance. A trip to Edinburgh feels like you are stepping back in time.

5. San Antonio, Texas: Having lived in San Antonio during my freshman year of college, I grew to love and appreciate the cities unique and fun atmosphere. Whether your drinking a margarita in Market Square or taking a boat ride down the Riverwalk, San Antonio is always fun.

 Just Jessie
// Start Here // Creeper Snacks: An Online Dating Story ::: 5:30am Workout Before/After // Get Social // Instagram ::: Twitter ::: Facebook ::: Pinterest
Top 5 Favorite Cities You've Ever Visited?
1) Los Angeles: California! Warmth! Beaches! Surfer boys! And it introduced me to frozen yogurt.
2) San Francisco: More California! I love the Golden Gate Bridge and the city itself is beautiful.
3) New Orleans: Amazing culture, food and music (and scary vampire stories).
4) Minneapolis: I know, random. I went to Minneapolis a few years ago for a blog conference and really loved the city! 
5) Ireland: I'm adding this to my list even though I'm not going until September of this year!

 A Hundred Tiny Wishes
// Start Here // Things I've Learned About Parenting ::: Things I Really Suck At  // Get Social // Bloglovin ::: Twitter ::: Facebook ::: Instagram
Top 5 Favorite Cities You've Ever Visited?
I'm one of those people who really hasn't traveled outside of my home state... I mean I would love to tell you that I have visited New York and had an Empire State of Mind, but I can't. Instead, I will tell you that I love Chicago, because I love how so many cultures can culminate into one city; that I love New Orleans, because, well duh, New Orleans; and I love Indianapolis, because it has so much to see and do.

 Route Bliss
// Start Here // 5 Cameras Worth Considering For Traveling ::: Roadtripping: 10 Planning Tips // Get Social // Twitter ::: Instagram ::: Bloglovin ::: Pinterest

Top 5 Favorite Cities You've Ever Visited?

I'm not huge on city travel ... but of the places I've been ...

1) Vienna, Austria. The history, the architecture, and the culture!

2) Dallas, Texas. Close to home, so much to see and do even when you live within an hour or two, it makes for a lot of daytrips!

3) Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Gateway to Grand Teton National Park (and the south end of Yellowstone National Park) + the scenic views from this (expensive) Old West town make me want to go back permanently if I could afford to live there.

4) Moab, Utah. Gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as Dead Horse Point State Park. Small town feel and so so many scenic views!

5) Colorado Springs, Colorado. Of all the places I've traveled, this is on the very short list of places I'd up and move to if I ever leave Texas. Near Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods as well as an hour from Denver. Olympic Training Center + the Air Force Academy are here as well.

 Constantly Seeking Wonder
// Start Here // I Don't Believe in Guilty Pleasures ::: 10 Tips for Anxious Flyers // Get Social // Instagram ::: Twitter ::: Bloglovin ::: Facebook
Top 5 Favorite Cities You've Ever Visited? I'll admit I didn't get to travel much until I was 18, but in a few short years I've really tried to make a good go of the United States. Next up? Abroad!

1. San Francisco
2. Chicago
3. Miami
4. Philadelphia
5. Boston

The culture, history, food, and architecture. For all of them! Those are my favorite things and each city delivered!


-----

  Christine // Kelly Magen // Tabitha Margo // Christina Kippy // Sarah  Jessie // Sara
 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Continue Reading...

$175 Target Giveaway

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today I bring you some new friends, some weekend plan ideas and free money to spend at Target. All I'm missing is some Starbs and a classic blanket scarf and you would need to start calling me Basic Santa! #JK #LOL #LYLAS

Your Friend, Brittany

::: Start Here ::: The 30 Things I Learned Before My 30th Birthday // Marry Him: The Case for Settling For Mr. Good Enough Review
::: Get Social ::: Twitter // Facebook // Instagram
 /// 5 Things Brittany Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans ///   1. Binge watch some TV! There's plenty of Netflix and Hulu to keep me entertained.
  2. Read a new book.
3. Workout! Best days for long runs are weekend mornings.
  4. Brunch, because brunch plans are the best plans.
5. Clean...but this should really be your last resort.

Route Bliss

 ::: Start Here ::: RB Microadventures: Gruene, Texas // 5 Cameras Worth Considering for Traveling   ::: Get Social ::: Twitter // Bloglovin // Instagram (everyday sharing) // Instagram (photo projects / series)
/// 5 Things Christina Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans ///   1. Sleep in
  2. Play tourist in my hometown
3. Hog a table at a local deli for a few hours (for the free wifi)
4. Read a novel or two
5. Window shop somewhere I can't afford to otherwise shop

 Hel on Heels

::: Start Here ::: 10 Things I Have Actually Said While Living Alone // Namaste: Hot Yoga For Newbies   ::: Get Social ::: Bloglovin // Instagram // Twitter // Facebook
/// 5 Things Helen Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans ///   1. Go exploring! Pack up the car and take a little spontaneous road trip. I live in the south, there is plenty of crazy to go see.
2. Get mango frozen yogurt, or as I affectionately call it ""fro yo,"" with extra cheesecake bites and sprinkles to balance out my fruit and granola.
3. Sign up for a fun new fitness class. The stranger the better. Hot yoga, alright? Aerial fitness, why not?
4. Go to happy hour. Or mimosa brunch. Or both! Definitely both!
5. If I'm too tired after the work week to do any of that, a little Netflix binge is never out of the question. I'm almost done with Gilmore Girls, so suggestions are welcome! ------

  Brittany // Magen Christina // Angie Helen // Amy Lindsay // Kippy Jamie // Sarah
a Rafflecopter giveaway


 

Continue Reading...

What Should We Do This Weekend?

I've got seven ladies I want you guys to meet today! If you're like me, come Friday at 5pm, the same question starts rolling.... "What do you want to do this weekend?"

"Well, I dunno what do you want to do this weekend?"

"Well I dunno what do you wanna do this weekend?"

"Well I dunno what do you want to do this weekend?"

Etc. etc. etc....

So I've asked each of these ladies to list out what they would do on a weekend they didn't have any plans! I think what I've learned from reading their lists, is that I need to binge watch something on Netflix this weekend... but what to binge watch?! Any suggestions?

Want to be featured in next month's group guest post? Check out my sponsor options here!

T.O. & fro
:: Start Here :: Flashback // The Story of Our Engagement :: Get Social :: Bloglovin // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest
5 Things Mar Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?

1. Lie in bed for a few extra hours with a big cup of coffee.

2. Go for brunch at my favourite local breakfast joint.

3. Get outside with my camera in tow.

4. Invite friends and family over for a tasty dinner.

5. Finish the night curled up on the couch with my husband and a glass, or two, of wine in hand.

A Labour Of Life 
:: Start Here :: How To Gain Instagram Followers (Apparently) // The 50 Things You Can Bring Back Into Your Life at 50 :: Get Social :: Instagram // Facebook // Pinterest // Google Plus

5 Things Linda Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?   1. Go to a vineyard
2. Go to a microbrewery
3. Shop
4. Go to a music festival/concert
5. Go to any sports event

Route Bliss
:: Start Here :: Quick Start Guide to Adobe Lightroom // RB Roadtripping: 10 Steps to Vehicle Readiness :: Get Social :: Twitter // Instagram (personal) // Instagram (photography) // Bloglovin

5 Things Christina Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?   1. Sleep in.
2. DVD marathon with a new to me tv series
3. Explore the trails at the local arboretum
4. Seek out some bargains at a flea market
5. Curl up with a good book or two

Handbags & Handguns
:: Start Here :: Bitchy Resting Face // Things I've Learned While Watching Friends :: Get Social :: Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // Facebook
5 Things Misty Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?
1. Read a book
2. Go to the movies
3. Soak up some rays
4. Have Mexican and margaritas with friends
5. Stay in bed and binge watch something on Netflix

Hey Kerri Blog
:: Start Here :: How To Connect With Your Readers // DIY Sugar Hand Scrub :: Get Social :: Bloglovin // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest

5 Things Kerri Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?

1. Since its winter and freaking freezing here in Canada... Go ice skating at the outdoor rink
2. Binge watch a series on Netflix while eating Chinese and drinking wine in bed.
3. Learn to knit and make myself an infinity scarf.
4. Head downtown to my favorite sports bar for some hockey, wings and beer.
5. I've been slacking like crazy on this lately, spend a day organizing; my blog life and makeup vanity being the first two on the list.

 The Grits Blog
:: Start Here :: How To Get Perfect Hair Waves // Easy Tender Juicy Ribs :: Get Social :: Twitter // Facebook // Bloglovin // Pinterest

5 Things Ashley Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?
1. Go on a movie binge with my partner in crime - i.e. sneaking into multiple movies at a theater.

2. Take the dogs to the beach and watch them bark at the waves because they just don't get it.

3. Spend an outrageous amount of money - like $100 because that's a lot of cash to me - on makeup at Ulta.

4. Go wine tasting at one of the local co-ops.

5. Stop by my favorite fro-yo place and taste every single flavor and then go with the same flavor I always get - tarro with sprinkles and gummy bears.

Constantly Seeking Wonder
:: Start Here ::  How Almost Famous Taught Me About Life // The 2015 Breakout Artists in Music Predictions
:: Get Social :: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Bloglovin

5 Things Kati Would Do On A Weekend With No Plans?
I'm pretty easily content.
1. Go to a concert (or two or three)
2. Catch up with my pals over happy hour
3. Go on an adventure to take some photographs to add to my collection
4. Have a delicious dinner with my family, full of my favorite foods of course
5. If the weather is nice, go for a walk around the lakes

Continue Reading...

45 Things To Try this Weekend

Today I've asked my ESPN2 girls to introduce themselves, their blog and give us all some ideas of the perfect weekend plans, for when you have no weekend plans! It is humpday y'all, we are so close to the weekend I can taste it (and I think it tastes like sushi....)

But First, Coffee
::Start Here:: 8 Lessons I've Learned From My Dogs // Choosing The Right Lipstick Color ::Get Social:: Youtube // Twitter // Insta // Bloglovin
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans 1. First, coffee, duh.
2. Take my dogs for a long walk somewhere pretty.
3. Visit somewhere new in my home state I've not been before- maybe a brewery, museum, town, vineyard, or park.
4. Invite friends over for cocktails and appetizers (I love hosting little get-togethers)
5. Day trip into the N.Y.C.

 She is Fierce
::Start Here:: What Depression Means to Me // If I Had a Daughter ::Get Social:: Bloglovin // Twitter // Google Plus // Pinterest
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans 1 // Go for a long walk, just me and my camera, preferably on a trail somewhere
2 // Lie in bed and binge watch Netflix
3 // Hang out in a bookstore
4 // Explore a new city, like Seattle or Chicago
5 // Catch up on my reading list

 A Peek At Karen's World
::Start Here:: I Don't Need Feminism Because... Wait What? // Detour ::Get Social:: Pinterest // Facebook // Twitter
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans 1. Go to an Angels playoff game!
2. Spend time at the beach. This is a year-round activity since I live in Southern California.
3. Use my Disneyland pass and spend a few hours at the Happiest Place on Earth.
4. Go to an NFL game.
5. SLEEP.

 Our Nashville Life
::Start Here:: What's Your Marriage Worth // The Pressure To Finish My Higher Education ::Get Social:: Bloglovin // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans

I feel like an old lady. I immediately thought go to Costco, paint the spare bedroom...but lets be real. I'd love to... 

Fly to Vegas
Visit the Eiffel Tower in Vegas, take Instagram pics and see how many people I can fool
Go to an epicly amazing restaurant where a meal costs a hundred bucks
And then go see Britney Spears unless Elton John is there.

 The Laurel Gazette
::Start Here:: Cruisin': The Good, The Bad and The Ugly // What Facebook Taught Me About Waving My Freak Flag ::Get Social:: Instagram // Twitter // Bloglovin
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans

lie in bed watching all five seasons of Friday Night Lights
go to the dog beach
rent paddle boats on the Tidal Basin
go wine tasting in Virginia
go to the top of the Washington Monument

 Eat Drink and Be Mary
::Start Here:: 22 Things Girls Can't Say No To // Fall Date Night Ideas ::Get Social:: Pinterest // Twitter // Facebook // Instagram
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans

Indulge in a little retail therapy
Binge watch Netflix
Eat my weight in pretzels
Relax with a bubble bath and a book
Play games with my grandparents

Elizabeth Loves
::Start Here::  Happy October, Gilmore Girl // What I've Learned About Marriage ::Get Social:: Bloglovin // Twitter // Pinterest // Instagram
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans

First on the list, the beach! 
Hiking,
Watching football, 
Writing blog posts, 
Painting 

Perpetually Caroline
::Start Here:: On Studying Abroad, Traveling and Acting on Wanderlust // When People IRL Tell Me They Read My Blog 
::Get Social:: Bloglovin // Instagram // Twitter // Facebook
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans

Sleep in until right before bottomless mimosa specials end.
Go get brunch and fill up on bottomless mimosas.
Watch a few hours of Gilmore Girls to avoid exercise and errands.
Grab a really scrumptious dinner with friends.
Not shower.

 The Southern Thing
::Start Here:: How To Spot A Blogger // Louis Vuitton Vs. Michael Kors ::Get Social:: Bloglovin // Instagram // Twitter // Facebook
List the 5 Things You Would Do On A Weekend You Didn't Have Any Plans

On a weekend I didn't have any plans, I would fill it quickly and make plans to do the following:
1. Spend the day in the French Quarter
2. Find live music and beer
3. Tailgate and watch an LSU game
4. Get lost in Ikea and Hobby Lobby
5. Drive an hour just for all you can eat crab legs

Continue Reading...

Hey, That's a Cute Kid!

Jackie {Jade and Oak}

::::Start Here:::: Reasons Why I Love a Blog // Why Ballet is Good for You
::::Get Social:::: Twitter // Facebook // Pinterest // Instagram

::::Hey, that's a Cute Kid!::::

Linda Cassidy {A Labour of Life}

::::Start Here:::: My Mom Raised me Better Than That // How to Gain Instagram Followers
::::Get Social:::: Bloglovin // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest

::::Hey, That's a Cute Kid!::::

Hima {Hima Hearts}

::::Start Here:::: Healthy Deep Dish Cookie Pie // How to Write a Hit Song in 10 Minutes
::::Get Social:::: Bloglovin // Instagram // Twitter

::::Hey, That's a Cute Kid!::::

Jess {Sleepless in DIY Bride Country}

::::Start Here:::: How To Make Your Own Wedding Planner Book // How To Make Your Bridesmaids a Planner (Bridal Party Gift)
::::Get Social:::: Bloglovin // Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter

::::Hey, That's a Cute Kid!::::

Katherine {The Duchess of Plumewood}

::::Start Here:::: The Ladies Social Circle // 5 Things Harry Potter Taught Me About Love
::::Get Social:::: Twitter // Bloglovin // Pinterest // Instagram

::::Hey, That's is Cute Kid!::::

----

Now you guys should know the drill by now, right?
Which blogger makes you say, "Hey, That's a Cute Kid!"?

My answer: Jackie, Linda, Hima, Jess and Katherine.
But I'm the only one who gets to answer like that, because this is my blog.

Continue Reading...