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Healing a Heavy Heart

Feb 182013

This is a story of sorrow, anger and healing. This is a story where I’ll talk about my “friend”, and how I needed to heal our emotional connection as well as help her heal her heart. You see, my friend came to me a couple months ago and told me of issues she was going though. I tried being supportive by being a good friend and listening being encouraging. Well a couple weeks after that we got into a big fight (yelling, crying, the whole fireworks of an explosive argument). Of course as any bad argument would go, I probably said somethings that I shouldn’t have said. I’ve felt bad ever since and I was even under the impression that my friend would never talk to me again. I wasn’t being a true friend and I let my emotions get the better of me.

Tanger Outlets opening This Weekend at Westgate!

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Nov 152012

I can’t even tell you how excited I am, there is an outlet mall opening near me. And when I say near me, I mean only about 3 miles from my house and it opens today! It’s a rare occasion I can get to an outlet mall so I know that I’ll be spending lots of time this holiday season at the new Tanger Outlets at Westgate!

Eighty brand name and designer outlet stores are featured including: American Eagle, Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Coach Factory Store, Cole Hahn, Fossil, Gap Outlet, GUESS, Gymboree, H&M, IZOD, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Puma, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, White House Black Market and many other popular designer outlet brands. To celebrate the grand opening we are offering shoppers a Savings Pass, Facebook fan exclusive offers, events with Kris Allen and Vanessa Lachey, as well as events to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Like Tanger Outlets on Facebook to Unlock an Exclusive Facebook Offer: http://www.facebook.com/TangerOutletsPhoenix/app_206541889369118

We have events going on all weekend including a tree lighting ceremony where we will have fake snow all weekend as well as a concert with American Idol’s Kris Allen on Friday.
A Fashionably Sparkling GRAND OPENING!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Throughout the weekend enjoy Strolling Entertainment, a Holiday Photo Booth, Holiday Fashion Giveaways & MUCH MORE!
Thursday, November 15, 11:30am–12:30pm MEET TANGER’S FASHION AUTHORITY VANESSA LACHEY
Thursday, November 15, 7:30pm LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAY NIGHTS
Tanger is going to great heights for holiday lights at the unveiling of a 30ft tall Holiday Tree accompanied by music and lots of holiday cheer.
Friday, November 16, 7pm–8pm FREE CONCERT FEATURING AMERICAN IDOL’S KRIS ALLEN
November 16–18, 12pm–9pm each day SNOW DAYS! It will be a white Christmas in the desert! Snow will fall every hour on the hour

Like Tanger Outlets on Facebook to Unlock an Exclusive Facebook Offer: http://www.facebook.com/TangerOutletsPhoenix/app_206541889369118

Easy Halloween Decor & Halloween Printables

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Oct 312012

Happy Halloween!

If you are looking for some last minute decor ideas for your Halloween party or event tonight, check out these cute Halloween printables I found!

I spray painted beer bottles w/ attached lids with Black Krylon Fusion Spray Paint.

Halloween Poison Bottle Printables via @CleverPirate

These vintage Poison bottle printable labels from The Graphics Fair here: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/search?q=poison and from SpookShows here: http://www.spookshows.com/poison/poison.htm

Halloween Party Foods w/ Printables via @CleverPirate

These Printable Halloween Food labels are from BlushPrintables and can be found here: http://www.blushprintables.blogspot.com/2010/09/freebie-friday-vintage-goth-party-flags.html

Check out my roundup of Spooky Halloween Treats here: http://cleverpinkpirate.com/2012/10/25/candy-corn-mms-sugar-cookie-desserts-a-roundup-of-spooky-treats/

The Clever Athlete & The Sappy Mom

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Oct 242012

Clever Tween has done really awesome this Volleyball season. You’ve already heard that from me but I can’t help myself, she has just ROCKED it! It’s really amazing, last year she started as a 6th grader who had never played it before. Then, she starts this year as co captain and her coach is confident next year even though she’ll only be in 8th grade, she’ll be on Varsity.

Something you may not know about me is I am a sideline coaching mom, encouraging her and others right from the sidelines. I really do get into it but that means I also get emotional about the game and I have secretly gotten teary eyed during a game or two. She started out this year with a lack of confidence that even her coach noticed, where she was afraid to take risks and play her best because she may not get the play. At this last game, I was the most proud not because of how well she played but how she played. She rocked it, she took every play she could and kicked butt! She played her hardest and she had that confidence in her head. I see Volleyball and her dedication to the game taking her places through high school and maybe even beyond!

The photo above is an action shot that I just loved. It’s her in action and all the team is focused on her serve. I created this for a Kleenex oval box where you can upload your favorite photos to a box of Kleenex for your home or even as a gift. I thought this photo was just perfect for a box of Kleenex for this sappy mom. It includes a great quote that I thought was very fitting for her: ”If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.” Ronnie Lott

I also chose that photo because this is how the Clever Tween prefers her photos taken, she’s slightly tired of the “Mom Paparazzi”.

Get a Kleenex custom oval BOGO until 11/15/12, just use the code PLAYOFFS at checkout on the MyKleenex site. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

GroopDealz Birthday Giveaway w/ Washer & Dryer, DSLR Camera and Kitchen Aid Mixers!

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Sep 102012

Are you a fan of GroopDealz? You should be, they are the first shop under my favorite shops on the sidebar! They are a daily deal site with fabulous handmade items and crafty supplies.

Right now they are celebrating their 2 year anniversary and the launch of their blog! I remember when they were new so it’s crazy to think it’s already 2 years! They are celebrating their anniversary by having an awesome giveaway. I mean SUPER awesome MOTHER of all giveaways!

A washer and dryer?! A DSLR and Kitchen Aid Mixers!

Yep, you are ready to enter aren’t you!

Just go here: http://blog.groopdealz.com/mother-of-all-giveaways/ entering is the easiest ever!

Be sure to like them on Facebook to keep up with their latest deals:

http://www.facebook.com/groopdealz

*Disclaimer, I am not affiliated with this giveaway, you must go to the above link to enter. I was compensated for my time to help promote this giveaway. I’ve entered, you should too!