100th Blog Post! GIVEAWAY!!!!!

Well, it's official and I am pretty darn proud! Today marks the 100th post of Beauty of a Simple Life! Can you believe it???? I can't... it seems like just yesterday that I started this! Now, nearly 5 month later, it has become an addiction of mine; my dirty little secret that I just can't help but share! So with this celebration, I just want thank you by doing a giveaway because if it wasn't for the readers it would be kind of hard to keep going on. The prize is going to be this cute silver arrow necklace to symbolizes to keep going and that if you keep aiming you will eventually hit your bullseye! I feel like with all of you and this blog I have hit the bullseye! To see the page views that continue to steadily rise means the world to me! So here is my way of saying thank you!

So I know your wondering, How do I win this adorable necklace??? and the answer is simple complete one of the following below or all for extra chances to win!

• Leave a comment below with your name and email address. 
• "Like" Beauty of a Simple Life page on Facebook 
• Click on the Join this Site button and become a member on Beauty of a Simple Life Blog 

Entries must be posted by Friday, January 11 at 7pm, and one winner will be chosen at random and announced shortly after.

Good Luck and cheers to 100 entries!
xoxo

rainy day blues

Well folks! I love a rainy day and Lord knows we need it here but not when I have to get out in it! It should seriously be a law that if it is rainy and gloomy it should be a manditory work from home day. What do you think? ---Oh and Starbucks should deliver on those days too! 

So anyways, it is exactly that, a rainy, gloomy day here and unfortunately we have all been told that the weather is only supposed to get worse from here. So, with the threat of severe thunderstorms lerking this afternoon, it means it's scramble time! With having to deal with the endless calls from concerned parents it means a whole lot of last minute changes to schedules and games. Got to love how parents will let their kids walk endless miles and cross dangerous streets with no sweater to get to school or stay out until all hours of the night but heaven forbid their kid has to get wet during a school function. Anyways, with today being pretty gloomy, I figured I would brighten the mood a little with a little rainy day fashion post and the best part.... IT'S PINK!

Have a terrific Tuesday everybody! Stay dry!

xoxo

Not so sweet Monday...

It's Monday again. Not just Monday, but the first full week that most of us will have worked in the new year. So, besides it already being that kind of Monday, dread filled my morning anyway as I had to go and get a health screening at work for my insurance. It was pretty much manditory since if you didn't you would be forced to pay $60.00/month! Joy to the start of the many new "improvements" of Obamacare... : /
They had to prick my poor little finger and it is still sore, even a little bit bruised... I made it through but honestly almost fainted... Yes, I am that much of a baby...
So, I found out that I am pretty much a perfect specimen except for one little, itty-bitty thing....
My sugar levels were a little high. I completely blame my mother-in-laws Mississippi Mud Cake... Oh, it was just too good I might have over done it a bit... Do you blame me with something that looks like this?!? No one can say no that goodness!

So bottom line, no more sugar for me for a while... which isn't necessarily a bad thing... #bikiniseason eeeekkkk!

Happy Monday Everybody!
Hope it's a sweet one! :)

the first pictures of 2013

hello 2013!

Good Morning! My apologies for the non-existent posts during this holiday break. Even though I had nearly two weeks off, it went by too fast but we had such an amazing time with friends and family that I just wanted to take advantage of every minute.
So...2012, I liked you... A LOT! You handed me a lot of curve balls, an enormous amount of blessings, and definitely some new experiences. More than anything - this year I realized the importance of my loved ones. Bottom line, I needed each moment spent with my family and close friends.
We were also blessed to be able to get out a little more than normal while either spending time with each other or visiting family and friends in and out of state. Robby and I celebrated 5 years of marriage this year and are filled with more love and happiness than ever. So, thank you 2012, for allowing me to understand the importance in each of those times and to live them to their fullest.
So, 2013.... The big question... 3 days in.... What is your New Year's resolution(s) and how have you been doing so far?

Every year, I have many things I want to change, work on and take on and this year is no different! Now, as to not overwhelm myself, I try to take on one physical and one emotional resolution to start off with... I figure that it keeps me centered and helps me remember to be beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside.

For my physical resolution, I decided that I am going to start walking with my husband in the evenings again. I know some of you are like "That's it?" and yes, that is it... but it is something special to me. With this cold weather (and the dreaded holiday laziness that inevitably sets in) I have really been slacking and most of all, I miss it! It is the time that me and Robby really get to bond and talk. So with the New Year, I am going to pledge to start walking every night again and maybe even get in a run or yoga session too! why not? ;)

My emotional resolution, (which is the one that I think most people skip over but need desperately) is going to be to aid in the flourishing of others. I think this year is going to be a great year for many and I am excited try to do what I can to help other's make this the best year yet! To be honest with you, I know the feeling of having certain people in your life that are always critical and well, negative and this year I am going to do everything I can to counteract that! Let's let 2013 be for the dreamers and lets help make those dreams come true! Who's with me?