Christmas Shop Small {DoTerra}

Hi Friends. I think today is the last of my Shop Small features. It's been so fun highlighting these wonderful ladies and their small businesses and getting to know more about them. It's amazing to me how small businesses are easily over looked but they truly are the backbone of our economy and communities. I am obsessed with small businesses and have a passion for helping them grow, in case you couldn't already tell.

I saved one of my favorite small businesses for last because it's something that i'm passionate about and as we're in the midst of the holiday season, it's something we really should be focused more on because, after all, essential oils are far more useful than we may think. Essentials oils are very beneficial to our health so get cozy with me while we talk to my friend, Melanie all about DoTerra.

Christmas Shop Small {Dot Dot Smile}

Hi Friends! Can you believe Christmas is only two weeks away? If you are anything like me then you're rushing to get everything done last minute. If you've got cute little girls to dress for all the holiday parties coming up then you're going to love today's shop small feature because it's my personal friend from high school, Karen and her friend, Brittney. They both have adorable little girls who love to get dolled up in these twirly dresses. So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to dance and twirl your way into the most beautiful, twirly, girly dresses for your mini me's.

Blogger Techie Gifts

Hi Loves! Happy December. Can you believe that Christmas is only a few weeks away? Cue all the happy squeals because I am in full Christmas mode and loving every second of it. The blogger world is all a buzz with gift guides that I am enjoying to the fullest but there aren't many guides for the bloggers and techies out there so I thought it would be fun to create a gift guide for all of us. This one was really hard to narrow down to a few things because there's always so much bloggers need to write and create but here are a few things that would make my blog lovin' heart happy. There was one other thing that I would add to this list and it would be a chatbook of all my Instagram pics from the year. Check out chatbooks.com to see all the fun, customizable book of memories from the year.

I hope all my lovely blogging tribe finds something on this guide to snag for yourselves.

Christmas Shop Small {Monat}

Hi Friends! The countdown to Christmas is officially on and if you are anything like me you are still pondering what to buy some people. That's why I'm running this Christmas Shop Small feature every week. When you support a small business you're supporting a family and what better way to shop this Christmas?

Today i'm featuring a sweet lady that I've met through blogging. She's a wife, a mom, a blogger, and she sells Monat. So get cozy and read all about what inspired her to become a sales lady for Monat.

Cozy Gift Guide

Hi Friends! Are y'all in full on Christmas mode yet? I surely am and loving every minute of it. I wish I could write gift guides all the time because they are the most fun to do. I hope you're enjoying them just as much as I am. Today's gift guide is all about all the cozy things. After Christmas, it seems like winter drags on and all I want to do is hibernate so here are some of my favorite things to do just that with because what's winter without pretty, comfy things? So get cozy and check out what's on my Cozy Gift Guide.

I hope a few of these fabulous things find their way to your list, too.

Ladies Stocking Stuffers

Hi Friends! Can you believe it's finally Christmas time? I am in heaven with all my Christmas decor up, my tree glowing bright and all the Christmas Hallmark movies on my t.v. This is my absolute favorite time of year because of all the celebrating and holiday fun. Know what else I love? Christmas gift guides. I know every single blogger is writing them right now but I don't mind. They're actually my favorite posts of all time because I love seeing what everyone else wants, I usually end up adding a few things from other's wish lists to mine.

My family always starts Christmas morning with stockings so I thought i'd start my holiday guides with stocking stuffer ideas so get ready for all the pretty, sparkly, beauty, make up, cozy goodness your heart can hold. I hope you find something on this list that makes it's way to your list, too.

Christmas Shop Small {LuLa Roe}

Hi Friends! Welcome back to another Christmas Shop Small Feature. I love shopping small and I absolutely love Christmas so, for the second year in a row, i've decided to combine my love of the two and highlight one of my fabulous small business owner friends. Today we have my sweet LulaRoe Rep and friend, Kim here to share what inspired her to sell LuLaRoe and what their most popular item is. So get cozy and let's Lula!

Christmas Shop Small {Senegence}

Hi Peachies! Happy Thanksgiving Eve, Eve. Yep! Thanksgiving is two days away and this girl is in the kitchen cooking up all the delicious Thanksgiving dishes right now; sweet potato souffle, sauteed green beans, collards, corn casserole and pecan pie. While i'm in the kitchen cooking, I thought I would share with you another Christmas Shop Small Feature. Today we have my sweet Senegence distributor and friend, Lindsey to share some of her favorite Senegence products with you because staying beautiful during the rush of the holidays is on top of every girl's to do list. So let's get cozy with our first guest (she even gives you a discount code somewhere in this post so be on the look out for that.)

Christmas Shop Small {Perfectly Posh}

The holidays are upon us and if you're anything like me, you're starting your shopping but stumped when it comes to buying for some people, that's why i've created this series for the holiday season called Shop Small. Every week from here until Christmas, i'll be featuring a small shop/business owner in a q&a series. They're going to hook you up with some great discounts, too so get cozy and let's welcome our first guest.

December//Guys Behind the Blog

Hi Peachies! I hope y'all are as excited about today's post as I am because it's the Guys Behind the Blog feature. My hubby enjoys answering these questions so much y'all and our conversations about them are always hilarious. So sit back and prepare to learn about my guy behind the blog.

1.) How do you spend the holidays? Any favorite traditions that you had growing up that you like to share with your family now?

With my wife, my kid and my puppy. Snuggled up in blankets, drinking coffee, watching movies, drinking cider, impromptu sing alongs, cooking and the part I hate the most; shopping.

We always watch the Peanuts christmas shows and we have Christmas on Christmas Eve.

2.) Do you prefer to have a real tree or a fake tree?

Real because it smells better. It's our tradition to go to the Farmer's Table the day after Thanksgiving and pick out our real tree.

3.) How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa? Did someone ruin it for you or did you find out on your own? Do you play Santa for your kids?

I was probably like 5. I found out on my own.
Me: How did you find out?
A: I found some of my Christmas presents in the trunk of my dad's car but I wasn't too upset because it was some of the stuff I wanted.
For the puppy I do. Our son is 13 now so we don't get to play Santa anymore.

4.) What is your favorite Christmas movie?

That's tough. I love A Christmas Story and also A Charlie Brown Christmas.
My favorite movie to watch when i'm wrapping presents is Die Hard.

5.) Office holiday party - take it or leave it?

Leave it.

Bonus Question - New Year's Eve...quiet evening at home or go out?

I prefer a quiet evening with my family but with lots of yummy food and snacks.


So y'all, now you know my hubby's Christmas traditions. We really are low key homebodies, y'all. We enjoy the coziness of the holidays and quietness of home.

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.

Christmas Traditions

Hi Peachies! Can y'all believe that Christmas is only 2 days away? I can't believe it's so close to Christmas now. I'm feeling so warm and fuzzy inside because I just adore this time of year so much. I love the glow of the lights everywhere, the smell of sweets baking in the oven, the pretty ornaments that decorate my tree (they all have a special meaning), the holiday parties and all the togetherness with loved ones. My favorite part of the holidays though, are the traditions.

Growing up we had the tradition of getting together with my dad's family for Christmas Eve dinner and gift giving. On the way home from my Memama's, we'd always drive around and look at Christmas lights. There was always one house that had every kind of decoration you can think of, that was always our favorite house to go to. It just wasn't Christmas until we went by that house. I remember one year in particular, my brother and I both received pet hamsters at my Memama's house and as we were driving around looking at Christmas lights one of them escaped. We had to pull the car over and find the little guy. We did and all was well but that was a pretty funny memory.

As I've grown up and started my own family, starting our own traditions has really been fun. So today I'm going to share...

Five of my Christmas Traditions

one.
On the Friday after Thanksgiving we go to our local Farmer's Table/Market/Cafe and pick out a Christmas tree. I grew up always having real trees for Christmas so that was one tradition I wanted to carry over into my adult life. There's something about the feel and smell of a real tree that I absolutely love. I always have to get the biggest and fluffiest tree they have.

two.
Putting the star on top of the tree. This always goes on last and usually it's done by my hubby but this year he passed the honor on to our son.

three.
Every year, on December 23rd, my hubby, son and I drive around and look at Christmas lights around town. On this date in 2013 my husband rigged up a plan to get me back to our house to propose to me before we went out to look at lights.

four.
Every year since we were kids my mom bought my brothers and I an ornament to hang on the tree. I have no less than 27 of them myself. We've carried on the tradition with my son and now I do for my husband, too. So every year we all get a new ornament. This year we even started getting our Willow pup an ornament.

five.
Baking with my mama. It's something we've done for as long as I can remember. Every year we gather in her kitchen and bake all kinds of candy and cookies. This week that's where i'll be and on our goodie menu so far is cheery cordials, chocolate peanut butter balls, chocolate dipped pretzels, sugar cookies, and wedding cookies.


I love hearing about traditions so share your favorites ones with me.

My Christmas Wish List

Hi Peachies! Can you believe Christmas is only a couple weeks away? Thanks to Etsy and a couple trips to Target, i've been getting some shopping done. Of course my wish list grows each time I enter a store. I can't help it, i'm just drawn to all the pretty things. So today i'm going to share with you what's on my wish list.

Leather Tassel Key Chain//Kate Spade Wellesly Camryn Bag//Gold Travel Mug//Victoria's Secret Shea Butter Hand Cream//Jewelry Organizer//Joanna Gaines Mug//Fringe Booties//Home Sweet Home Coffee Cozy//Happy Life Planner//Magnolia Story//Grace Not Perfection//Cricut Explore Air//Champagne Gummy Bears


As I was drafting this post I realized that this isn't even half of what's on my wish list, y'all. Ooops.

What are you hoping Santa brings you?

Husband Suggested Men's Stocking Stuffers

Hi Peachies! It's almost Christmas! It's almost Christmas! Even as I type that I cant really believe it myself. Weren't we just hanging out at the pool in our swimsuits? Yeah, I thought so, too but my calendar says otherwise so I guess it's time to get ready for all the Christmas cheer. In all seriousness, i'm already there. We spent last weekend decorating the inside and the outside of our house and we had our first Christmas party on Sunday but if you are anything like me then you've still got some shopping to do and thanks to my hubby, I have suggestions for the men in your life.

//Husband Suggested Outdoorsman Stocking Stuffers//

Krave Jerky//Magellan Socks//Mahogany Woods Cologne//Burt's Bees Hand Cream//Survival Bandana//Coleman Fire Starter//Kershaw Folding Knife//Mahogany Woods Body Wash//Coleman Mini Tool Set//Sunglasses//Smith & Wesson Flashlight//Coleman Compass//Academy Lighter//Magellan Gloves//Match Kit

Christmas Shop Small {LuLaRoe}

Hi Peachies. Happy Tuesday. Our Christmas Shop Small feature is about to come to a close and I'm a little bittersweet about it. I've enjoyed featuring all of these lovely ladies and their small businesses over the last month. I've had nine of the sweetest ladies selling everything from skin care to baked sweets to make up, jewelry, and the prettiest printables ever. I'll be doing a round up post when the feature closes so stay tuned for that.

Today's featured lady is one of the sweetest ladies you'll ever meet. I consider her part of my tribe in the blogging community. In fact, she has two blogs of her own Simply Love (lifestyle) and
Fawn + Linen (style for mommas and babies). When you visit her blogs you'll fall in love her her style and her genuine personality. She's all about simplicity and love and that speaks to my heart.

So let's get comfy and welcome Janelle.

Hello Janelle. Welcome to my blog sweet blog. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am a wife, a new mom, a creative soul, and blogger. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina and taught school for nine years but have recently launched my own LulaRoe boutique and am loving it! I also love the beauty in life and am inspired by people, books, scandanavian decor, cafes, florals, photos, color, and living the most healthy life possible. I thrive in the thick of love and understanding the massive human impact each one of us most definitely has on one another. I light up and live in my truest passion when surrounded by people or when on i am on my yoga mat. I often feel like i was born in the wrong era (the 1940's are always calling my name! + add blogging!) and am attracted to anything - vintage. simply love.

What inspired you to become a part of the LuLaRoe community and become fabulous sales lady for the company?
I followed a few girls on the west coast for about a year and LOVED what I saw... it's creative, the clothes are cute/so comfortable, and I wanted to get business experience for future adventures. But most of all, I wanted something that allowed me to be with my son. It's been perfect for our family.


What does the LuLaRoe company stand for and what does it mean to you?
LulaRoe; where through fashion we create freedom, serve others and strengthen families. A place where lives are blessed and dreams achieved through love, confidence, purpose, and growth. And I have seen so much of this already. It means everything to me that family is so important to them.

What makes you most excited about sellingLuLaRoe?
Honestly, seeing people's eyes light up when they try on clothes and feel beautiful! Or the messages I receive about how happy and confident they feel when they wear the clothes- it's the best!!

If you could only wear one piece of clothing from LuLaRoe for the rest of your life, which product would it be? Why?
I adore the Amelia dress! It's comfortable, cute and perfect for everyday or for dressing up.
The pockets and zipper make it my absolute favorite.

What is your best selling item?
Our super soft leggings, Irma tunic, and Carly dress.


What is your favorite thing about the LuLaRoe, as a whole?
The community of people! The customers are fun and loyal and the other consultants are all about collaborating and need competing- I love this. They are there to help, inspire, and build you up.

How can all our readers see all the LuLaRoe products?
I have a VIP page on Facebook where I post giveaways, style ideas, and host online Pop-Up Shops.
VIP Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lularoejanellemonaco/

Are there any special LuLaRoe promotions currently?
I do giveaways all the time and offer free shipping on outfits regularly.

Do you host parties? If so can you tell our readers about how those work?
Yes! You can earn free clothes just by being a hostess. I offer you a pair of leggings for hosting (both online or in your home/my home) and then you earn 10% towards clothes for everything that is sold during your pop-up.

Lastly, how can my readers get in touch with you about ordering or booking a party?
You can always email me at janellemonaco.lularoe@gmail.com for anything at all!

Christmas Shop Small {Mama Designed}

Hi Peachies! Happy Thursday! Is it me or is this the longest week ever? I have zero motivation after Thanksgiving week.
All I want to do is snuggle up and sleep. I have zero energy. Of course the rainy weather hasn't helped but we sure have needed it so i'm actually enjoying it with the windows open, candles lit, CMT music on the tv and only the soft glow of the lights from the Christmas tree.
I've been giving myself so much grace this week because i've needed it. The house is decorated for Christmas but there are are still six Christmas boxes in my kitchen, living room, and on the front porch that need to be put away. Usually this would make me a crazy person but right now I'm honestly too tired to care. I'm enjoying days like these and evenings snuggled in watching tv with my loves.

Do you know what else i'm enjoying? The Christmas Shop Small feature i've been hosting.
It has been so much fun for me to combine my passions of Christmas and shopping small to show off some of my fabulous friend's talents and small businesses. Today's featured lady is my sweet friend, Ashley from Mama Designed. She has the cutest printable signs ever! I'm obsessed and have quiet a few on my wish list.

So get cozy and let's chat with Ashley.

Hello Ashley. Welcome to my blog sweet blog.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I'm new into the field of childcare and going to school on line. In addition to being mom to two adorable little girls named Kenzie and Mina.
Over a year ago, I decided to open up my own digital/printables shop – MamaDesigned. You will find a lot of coffee related printables as well as Gilmore Girls and Bible verses!

How did you pick your Etsy name?
Well, my blog was That Southern Mama and then Mama’s Blessed… so when it came to my Etsy shop it just made sense. MamaDesigned

What inspired you to open your Etsy shop?
Making blogging buttons, images, and other blog related digital stuff! I have made a few invitations in the past as well.
I knew creating and offering digital printables would be fun as well as cheap and easy for my customers.

What makes you most excited about owning your shop?
Having people want and love what I create! And of course, having an extra source of income to suport my littles.

What inspires you to create new products?
Bible verses I love, COFFEE, favorite tv shows, and PINTEREST! 😛 I make things I like.
I know there are a lot of Jesus and coffee lovin’ people out there that will enjoy what I create!

What is your favorite item in your shop?
Right now I would say all my Gilmore Girls inspired art. I am pretty obsessed!

What is your best selling item in your shop?
The best-selling – Hello Gorgeous printable

What is your most popular selling item?
The Vicious Trollop print.

Can you share any sneak peaks of items coming soon?
I having a list of printable ideas that just keeps growing. So I plan to work on that but I do want to design recipe cards and bible study related printables. #GOALS

Do you have any special promotions currently?
For the month of December you can use the code – Christmas10 for 10 percent off your order.
Also, I will post discounts, any giveaways, and product info on my Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook.com/mamadesigned & Instagram.com/mamadesigned

Y'all, aren't Ashley's designs the best? I love that they are bright and happy and so pretty. The best part is you can instantly download them.
Do you have a teen/tween in your life? Your best friend? A Co-worker? You could easily print these designs out and add them into a pretty frame for a sweet gift so run over to Mama Designed and get your shopping on.

On Wednesdays We Confess

Hi Peachies! Happy Wednesday! Does anyone else feel like they have a Thanksgiving hangover? I'm so exhausted and having such a hard time getting motivated to get anything done but all of our Christmas decor is out, so there's a win! You know what else is a win? On Wednesdays We Confess with my sweet friend Mistle from Sweet Tea and Hydrangeas.

This week I'm confessing...

I Confess today is my daddy's birthday. He's one of my favorite humans in the world.
I'm so happy we get to go have dinner with he and my mom tonight.

I Confess today is our Willow pup's first birthday, too!
She'll be getting lots of treats and a couple gifts later.

I Confess I'm running off fumes and coffee this week.
Unfortunately, there's not enough coffee in the world.

I Confess my cute new glitter Christmas mug does help a little though.
Check it out on Instagram.

I Confess the laundry just won't quit.
I've done six loads in two days and I'm no where near done.
Anyone want to come do it for me?

I Confess all I want to do is snuggle on the couch with my tree lit and watch Hallmark Christmas movies.

I Confess I'm obsessed with Limited Edition Swamp Queen Tarte Palette.
It's at the top of my Christmas Wish list.

I Confess I'm pretty obsessed with my blog and interacting in my Instagram pods and Pinterest group boards.

I Confess I'm ecstatic for the I Love Lucy Christmas special on Friday night.

I Confess it's been raining here in Georgia for most of this week.
Usually the rain makes me so grumpy but since it hasn't rained here for 45 days, I'm loving it!

I Confess I haven't even started Christmas shopping.

I Confess I love seeing all the pretty lights lighting our street up this time of year.

I Confess i've never watched Gilmore Girls but I'm wanting to watch the reunion.
I'm wondering if I should just start from the beginning and binge watch them all?!?

I Confess the best feeling in the world is taking off my bra and make up at the end of the day.

I Confess my favorite $5 earrings my hubby bought me when we first started dating (don't worry, he's not cheap.
I picked them out and wanted them so he bought them for me) broke after 4 years of my wearing them daily.
I couldn't deal so I bought a similar pair on Etsy today. I can't wait to get that happy mail.

I Confess I want to be a #girlboss but I need a nap more.

So loves, those are my confessions this week.
What do you want to confess?

Christmas Shop Small {Mobsession}

Hello lovely Peachies! Happy Tuesday. Is it me or is this already the longest week in the history of forever? I feel like I have a Thanksgiving hangover and I didn't even drink! this girl is livin' off naps, coffee and Jesus right now. Oh, and Black Friday/Shope Small Saturday/Cyber Monday on line window shopping. I'm too exhausted to actually put clothes on and go shopping so if you are anything like me and have zero motivation to actually get out and shop then I have you covered. Every Tuesday and Thursday i'm featuring a small shop or small business owner on the blog; today I get the pleasure of featuring one of my favorite people on the planet, my Aunt and her Etsy shop; Mobsession.

Hello Devon. Welcome to my blog sweet blog.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am a highly motivated, imperfect perfectionist, who is constantly working towards goals and dreams. I am a Mom of 3. My world literally revolves around my children. I am determined to show them that settling is not an option and there are no limits to their goals and dreams.
I love to read. I love to make, create, and re-purpose. I love to teach myself new things, even if I do not like doing it, at least I can say I tried. We are an athletic family. Our boys play soccer. As a family, we are involved in Brazilian Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, and boxing. I am an amateur photographer and have an insane amount of photos on my kids. I am an investigator by nature and have spent the last 18 years working with criminals. I also have a fascination with the Mob and serial killers. At the other end of the spectrum, I love listening to self¬-help and motivational stuff. I am all over the place. I rarely stop going. I am always doing something. I am intense and passionate and always willing to grow and learn more.

How did you pick your Etsy name?
I have always been fascinated with, maybe even a little obsessed with the mob. The mafia lifestyle to me is big, bold, and over the top.
It can be bright and shiny or dark and sinister. The lifestyle and the ties run very deep. I thought Mobsession was fitting.

What inspired you to open your Etsy shop?
This all started as a little hobby for me. I just didn’t like the jewelry I was seeing when I went to shop for something. If I did find something, it just wasn’t quite right. The quality just was not there. I found myself saying “I could totally make that” A LOT. I ended up finding new ways to make things and started making a lot of pieces. After meeting some really awesome talented people, I started selling pieces at some local art studios. Then I decided I would take the plunge into ETSY. I think it is a great way to support those of us who love to share our handmade items. I believe there is a certain amount of mutual respect for ETSY sellers and they want to support those within the ETSY community.


What makes you most excited about owning your shop?
I have a goal to leave the work force, After 18 years of doing the same thing, I am ready to start a new chapter. I am eager to expand on my creativity and be the one to make what others are looking for. I truly believe people are looking for that personal touch.
I do think that can be attained on-line. You can develop a relationship with your shopper and provide them with what it is they are looking for. I try to let my customers know that I want them happy with their item(s). I will try to accommodate them to the absolute best of my ability.


What inspires you to create new products?
When it comes to my creativity and making things for people, I get the most satisfaction out of making something that makes someone feel. When someone says to me that what I have done for them is special to them or it made them tear up because of the meaning behind it, I get the chills. Recently, I did a bullet for a mother and daughter that belonged to Mom’s father who was in WWII. Each piece was specific to what the ladies wanted. Now Mom has something from her Dad that she can wear everyday if she wants and her daughter has something from her Grandfather. It is more than just a piece of jewelry. There is a story and meaning behind it. They may be the same bullet but very different history and meaning to the person wearing them. Of course I love making fun pieces too. I like unique. I like the fact that no 2 pieces are exactly the same. I get excited when someone says they have something that they just do not know what to do with but they want to make into something they can wear or use. The creativity really flies then. It is a challenge I will always accept. The final pieces are always unique. It really is fun to see what they become.


What is your favorite item in your shop?
My favorite piece right now has to be the Unique Etched Bracelet.
It is a very different piece. I had no idea when I started it what it would even become.

>What is your best selling item in your shop?
The wrap bracelets have been a favorite. They are great for stacking.
They wear well and they are easy to dress up or to wear everyday.

Can you share any sneak peaks of items coming soon?
I am trying to add new things all the time. I am adding more essential oil jewelry.

Do you have any special promotions currently?
I will be running a free shipping on orders of $30 or more for the holidays.

Y'all. My Aunt is truly one of the most inspiring women I know. She's not kidding when she says she never stops going. She's always doing something and it amazes me. When we were together this summer (she and her family live in Illinois, we live in Georgia) I got to see just how she balances it all and it truly inspired me. I saw the process of how she makes her jewelry, I even have a few pieces of my own. It really fascinates me to see how creative business owners work so seeing her at work taught me so much. I even learned how to balance my own creative ventures with all my daily chores. Sometimes I still struggle but spending time working side by side with another creative person really inspired and motivated me. I can also say that the quality of her products really are awesome and you can always contact her if there's a problem with the piece you purchased. Like she said, she does special requests and orders, too so you can't loose with Mobsession so hop on over to her page and buy yourself a special piece of jewelry.

Christmas Shop Small {Perfectly Posh}

Hi Peachies! Happy Black Friday! If you are anything like me, you're snuggled in at home,
looking for all the best internet deals today. I've never been one to go out Black Friday shopping.
It's the day after Thanksgiving, I'm still in a food coma so instead of getting out in the cold and fighting for gifts, i'm snuggled up on the couch in my pajamas with my favorite blanket, my lap top, my Willow pup, Hallmark Christmas movies and a cup of coffee.

But today I have your Black Friday shopping covered because today is Christmas Shop Small with Kristen from Perfectly Posh so grab a cup of coffee, get cozy and join Kristen & I for some girl talk and stay tuned for a promotion.


Are you cozy now?


Hello Kristen Ali. Welcome to my blog sweet blog.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Hey! I am a stay at home mom with 2 little boys Ezekiel, and Levi! I have grown up in the South Dallas area of Texas but have lots of dreams of traveling the world! My husband and I are involved in Ministry and love sharing the love of Jesus to others.

What inspired you to become a part of the Perfectly Posh community and become fabulous sales lady for the company?
I actually heard of Posh through a friend, and only tried it because they had something that they recommended to help with eczema, which my son had been suffering from, so I gave it a try and fell in love! I knew that I would be a lifelong customer so figured why not at least make commission off of my own sales so I joined! From there it just grew to be something I never imagined!!

What does the Perfectly Posh company stand for and what does it mean to you?
We are huge on pampering, and the fact that YOU deserve it!! Even though some of our products can help certain conditions that is not what we are all about, we are not a pharmacy, we are a pampering company! We offer naturally based products that are all under $25, and make you feel refreshed, and rejuvenated! As a mom, to me it helps me remember that I deserve to take care of myself, and I deserve GOOD products, not just something off of the shelf full of ingredients I have no clue about. We spend so much time focusing on others, and taking care of others, but we deserve time to pamper ourselves as well!

What makes you most excited about selling Perfectly Posh?
I think the most exciting thing is just being able to share these amazing products that I have found! I get to see people se excited about their order, and taking more time for themselves! Our products are full of natural butters and essential oils, all for under $25! Thats pretty
un heard of so I like to be the one to get to tell people about it!

If you could only use product from Perfectly Posh for the rest of your life, which product would it be? Why?
Oh, that is a hard one to answer…… Well the product I first fell in love with was the Healer stick for my sons eczema, but it is also used for SO many other things, and is so versatile that I would probably choose it! I honestly can't pick just one though, I have gotten hooked on our skincare and can never go back to walmart cleansers and moisturizers now!

What is your best selling item?
My best selling item is probably our Big Fat Yummy Hand Cremes! They make perfect gifts, and are the perfect size for your purse, so they are pretty popular! They are also non greasy, and smell amazing! We have 8 different scents to pick from so we have something for everyone!

What is your favorite thing about the Perfectly Posh, as a whole?
As a whole I love the way that the company empowers us to be bold, and have fun! We seriously have a community of support from our team members and home office staff! Our company is such a fun company, and so down to earth. At the same point, our CEO and founder are involved every day; sharing tips with us, shouting us out, and challenging us to do our best. I have met them personally several times and I don’t feel like they are someone I can’t talk to, but someone who is right there with me cheering me on!

How can all our readers see all the Perfectly Posh products?
You can see all of our products at my website: http://poshykris.po.sh You can also join my VIP group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poshykris/ where I share all of our current sales, specials, and giveaways!
I would love to help you find the products that are best for you!

Are there any special Perfectly Posh promotions currently?
We always have a Buy 5 get 1 FREE promotion going on, so when you add 6 products to your cart the lowest priced item will be marked to $0!
This promotion does exclude our $4 lip balms, and retired items. We also have a different featured item on sale every week!

Do you host parties? If so can you tell our readers about how those work?
YES! I basically run my whole business off of parties, and past customers re ordering! I mainly do parties through Facebook, so I would set up an event on Facebook and post some things about the products, and ingredients, and then I would invite you, and you would invite your friends and family that you think would be interested! I offer free samples, do giveaways, and share about our products daily, the average party is 5 days long! You, as the host, would earn perks points (product credit) for every order placed through your party! It is lots of fun, and you have to opportunity to earn a lot of credit for products that you want! Let me know if any of you would like to host a party with me, it is FREE to host!


Y'all, I have used a few Perfectly Posh products from Kristen and loved them. The Calling All Fairies and Day To Night Moisturizer are my favorites! You can not go wrong with Perfectly Posh products so hop on over to Kristen's FB group and Perfectly Posh page and order yourself, I mean your family and friends, some Christmas gifts!

On Wednesdays We Confess

Hi Peachies! Happy Wednesday! We're one day away from Thanksgiving y'all and I could not be happier! I'm ready for Thanksgiving morning coffee and snuggles with my sweet hubby and endless food and sweets all day long. You know what else makes me happy? On Wednesdays We Confess with my sweet friend Mistle from Sweet Tea and Hydrangeas.

This week I'm confessing...

I Confess not having to wake up to an alarm clock is the most glorious feeling in the world.
Give me all the puppy snuggles in bed, under a mountain of blankets all morning long!

I Confess I'm already making an apple pie and an oreo cheesecake for Thanksgiving but I'm worried that I won't get any pecan pie at our second Thanksgiving dinner.
Would it be wrong to make a third pie; a pecan pie so I can have it all? #caloriesdontscountonthanksgiving

I Confess tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm ready to bring on the stretch pants and gobble til I wobble.

I Confess I'm trying to find the Bubble & Charm line of body products that Target sells.
Our Target put it all on clearance and now it's gone. I found it on Amazon but the prices are ridiculous.

I Confess I'm feeling like a #girlboss for getting three blog posts for the week done on Sunday.

I Confess I'm obsessed with Monday's Ladies Stocking Stuffers post.

I Confess we went to my brother and sister in laws house on Saturday and my brother gave my son a ton of clothes. That made this mama of an ever growing teenage boy super happy!

I Confess I finally watched Finding Dory with my sister in law on Saturday and it was everything I thought it would be and so much more. It's my new favorite movie. #obsessed

I Confess I can't get the song "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas" out of my head.

I Confess I'm obsessed with Pinterest again. I've joined a couple group boards and am really loving networking this way.

I Confess I'm so ready to take the pumpkin decor down and put up my Christmas decorations.
I've already been watching Hallmark Christmas movies and listening to Kacey Musgrave's A Very Kacey Christmas album.

I Confess I'm loving my NYX Love in Paris eyeshadow palette from my Mug Swap partner.

I Confess I'm obsessed with blankets. I pretty much collect/hoard them. My new favorite is my $15 Dollar General find. I'm not too proud y'all!

I Confess Lady Gaga's new album, Joanne, is pretty much my jam lately.

I Confess i'm also obsessed with the Lady Gang podcast. Go check them out and be prepared for laughter and endless me too moments!


So those are my confessions. Share yours in the comments and have a Happy Wednesday loves!

Christmas Shop Small {Thirty-One}

Hi Peachies! I'm so excited because it's Thanksgiving week. Y'all, I love this time of year so much. I love the traditions and creating new memories. I love the cozyness and togetherness. I love the food and I absolutely love the presents. By now y'all know my love of Christmas and my passion for supporting small businesses and if you've been around here a while then you know I've combined the two for a special feature called Christmas Shop Small. I've featured four lovely ladies and their small businesses. I've had Lisa with Showered With Design, Brittney with Younique, Sonseeharay with Sonday Morning Cakes & Specialty Items and Christy with Rodan + Fields. Today we're sharing some girl talk with the sweet Carolyn about her ventures with Thirty-One Gifts so grab a mug of coffee and get cozy with us.

Hey Carolyn. Welcome to my blog sweet blog. I'm so happy to have you here so we can learn about Thirty-One. Let's jump in!

What inspired you to become a part of the 31 community and become fabulous sales lady for the company?
I had never sold anything when I decided to join 31. I loved the product and was searching for some additional income to help pay for infertility treatments and adoption options when I started Thirty-One. It changed my life. Bags, Personalization and being with other woman fit my personality. I loved how they built others up with the products and being associated with the company in any role you have. They laid out every step to get me started, rewarded me for everything I accomplished and encouraged me to reach for the next step. I am blessed to be a Thirty-One Gifts Senior Director with a team of ladies that I get to return the blessings to and help them start their businesses.

What does the 31 company stand for and what does it mean to you?
The motto of the company is Celebrate, Encourage and Reward Woman. How awesome is that? It has given me a positive purpose in life. I get to associate with other positive woman in an environment that brings people together for good. Encouraging young girls and woman to be better in life is a main goal with our Thirty-One Gives Foundation.

What makes you most excited about selling 31?
The people I get to associate with. HANDS DOWN. I love my customers, hostesses, team members, and my leaders. I never imagined 7 yrs ago I would gain a world of confidence in myself and friendships of women from all over the country. I get to be a national recruiter, sales person, in serve in an upper leadership role and provide a full time income with the purchase of that $99.00 kit.

If you could only use one piece of 31 for the rest of your life, which product would it be?
Our large utility. There are so many uses I can not just name one. I use it every day. One stays in my car, in each of our closets, in the pantry, in the garage, etc etc etc

What is your best selling item?
The top 3 that come to my mind are the Lunch thermal tote, the zip top organizing utility tote and the large utility.

What is your favorite thing about the 31 products, as a whole?
The quality! We have a 90 day guarantee on all of products you purchase.

31 products are very versatile. Can you share one product and all the ways you can think of to use it?
Our Zip Top Organizing Utility Tote is a great versatile bag. I have seen them used as diaper bags, teacher bags, gym bags, traveling toiletry bags, purses, work tote, gardening tool bag, and a mobile office. The outside pockets, long handles and the zipper closure make it easy to fit any lifestyle need.

How can all our lovely readers see all the beautiful 31 products?
You can check out our current catalog, monthly specials and promotions on my website- www.bagsbycarolyn.com

Are there any special 31 promotions currently?
We run monthly customer and hostess specials. For November when you spend $35.00 you can get our large zipper pouch for 5.00 or our Zip top Utility Tote for $10.00

** As a special for the blog readers-Contact me to order and mention this blog and you will get FREE shipping **

Lastly, how can my readers get in touch with you about ordering or booking a party?
Carolyn Champion 678-697-5478 www.bagsbycarolyn.com or carolyns31gifts@yahoo.com

Ladies, I can tell y'all that Carolyn really is the sweetest. She's my personal thirty one consultant and I can't say enough nice things about her. She's incredible at what she does. I'm also in love with the thirty one brand. I have several large utility totes, that's hands down my favorite product. We use them for grocery shopping, taking food to and from get togethers, as a beach bag. You name it!! I also have this Midway Hobo that I love. Honestly I have so may thirty one bags that I'd have to do a separate blog post just to show you all of them. I'm totally down for that if you're interested.

So ladies, if you're looking for a gift for anyone on your list;
men included check out Carolyn's Thirty-One catalog.
Share in the comments below one thing off your Thirty-One wish list.