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As a parent to three little children I always think of things I want to teach them.
I envision their future of having amazing friends, a great love and beautiful children. I know there will be heartache, broken hearts, pain and disappointment but I hope that with all those things they learn that there is so much we can learn from life.
My parents were really good about teaching me that there is disappointment in life or your friends will hurt you and make mistakes but there is also an even bigger part of life that is rewarding and amazing.
So here are my top 10 things I want my children to know.

1. You are beautiful inside and out. Don't let anyone make you feel like you are less than them.

2. If someone puts you down and tries to belittle you that is emotional abuse, it's not okay. 

3. If you get a bad feeling about someone it's ok to walk away or run as fast as you can. You don't always have to be polite if you are uncomfortable (thank you Christel for teaching me this).

4. You don't owe anyone anything. Never let someone manipulate you into doing something for them. 

5. Be happy with yourself first, no one will ever be able to make you happy unless you are happy with yourself first.

6. Be ok being alone. Learn to be comfortable with having time to yourself, cherish it.

7. Don't ever give up. You might fall at times but if you keep going you will get accomplish that goal!

8. I will love you forever. No matter what you do in life I will always love you. You will never truly know this love until you have your own children and I know you will think at times I am too hard on you but it will always be out of love. 

9. Know what you want. People respect those who know what they want out of life. 

10. Say what you mean and mean what you say. This is so important. If you want people to respect you than do this. People will appreciate you being consistent and dependable and if you always do as you say than people will know they can count on you.
Don't forget to enter to win a $150 Visa Gift Card HERE


September 10, 2014 1 comments
Ok so there has been a couple of giveaways you might want to be aware of. 

First you can go enter to win a $150 Visa Gift Card sponsored by Pure Crafted Beds.

You can also head over to The Anchor & Bows Boutique's Facebook page to enter TWO giveaways going on right now. 
The first one ends tonight so hurry and enter. You can enter by commenting HERE and also tagging friends!

The other giveaway over there is easy too. You just share this photo and comment that you did so. This one ends Thursday so you have a lot of opportunities to enter!

**Both of the Anchor and Bows Boutique giveaways exclude Frozen dresses.

Good luck and let the odds be ever in your favor ;-)


September 08, 2014 1 comments
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I am a big fan of going to the movies. I love the movie theater feel and wish I could go more often.
Right now the movie This is Where I Leave You is looking pretty hilarious (I mean, hello, Tina Fey!) and I can not wait to go see it when it comes out on September 19th! Make sure you check out their Facebook page too!
About the Film
When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives, are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Confronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately reconnect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways amid the chaos, humor, heartache and redemption that only families can provide—driving us insane even as they remind us of our truest, and often best, selves.

This Is Where I Leave You stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Corey Stoll, Kathryn Hahn, Connie Britton, Timothy Olyphant, Dax Shepard and Jane Fonda

Based on the novel "This Is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper
And did you know this movie was inspired from the book? You might want to go read it before you watch the movie!
 
Check out the awesome trailer and stick around because I will be doing a giveaway on the 15th for one lucky fan!


September 08, 2014 No comments
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Welcome to the $150 Visa Gift Card Giveaway Event
Sponsored by Pure Crafted Beds
Hosted by Mom Powered Media
Pure Crafted Beds is a company who knows Beds. Their factory was started in 1946 and is still owned by the original family and into their third generation! They began by renovating porch furniture and mattresses in the 1940's, to a modern manufacturing facility located in Lansing, Michigan. They've been in business close to 70 years and have brought forth an amazing selection of products that will give you a great night's sleep. Your comfort is their business! Each bed is "hand-crafted" and they always strive to provide the best value for each customer, whether at $299 or $2,999. They carry two basic mattresses the TruEssence and TruSlumber. The only difference between the two beds is the core foam layer, and the TruSlumber bed does not have a base layer of foam. This helps reduce the overall height of the bed, which makes it perfect for children, bunk beds, and other situations where a thinner mattress is required! However the unsurpassed quality remains the same in both! purecrafted1
One of the most fantastic features of Pure Crafted Beds is their use of an innovative product called the Eco Shield Cover. Every Pure Crafted Bed has this unique EcoShield cover. This amazing cover is resistant to bed bugs, dust mites, mosquitoes, and moths... all without any artificial chemicals! ecoshield_banner 
 The proprietary EcoShield fabric is infused with Geraniol, a natural plant extract which provides all natural protection. Many anti-bed bug and dust mite products on the market today use synthetic chemicals. EcoShield® is the first product that is truly 100% natural, with no artificial chemical additives that uses a unique micro-capsule delivery system for long-lasting effects! Through a special process the Geraniol is infused into our EcoSheild® cover, and is slowly released over time as movement occurs on the mattress.
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EcoShield® is Scientifically Proven!

To find out more on how these beds are made head over to the video below! Sleep equals health, Don't trust your sleep to just any mattress. 
 
Thanks to Pure Crafted Beds One winner will get a $150 Visa Gift Card Giveaway ends September 26 at 11:59pm, open to US ages 18+. Only one entrant per household, per address. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck!

 
Entry-Form

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact Elia@mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments.


September 04, 2014 No comments
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