{Thankful Thursday} Gorgeous California Sunset

So I thought it would be fun to start a "WEEKLY" post. Might add more in the future, but decided to start with {THANKFUL THURSDAY}. Every Thursday I will have a post dedicated to "Things" I am Thankful for. So here is the First of MANY....

{Gorgeous Sunsets}

So we have been having so CRAZY weather here on the Central Coast in California. We are mid-July, and we would normally be having 110 degree SUMMER days, we are having WINDY and somewhat Rainy days. Not complaining, the heat can sometimes be a little much. 

Last night, after I had put the little ones to bed, I poured myself a nice glass of wine (Middle Sister Bubble White Wine, it's AMAZING) and plopped down on the couch to catch up on my new Netflix addiction (White Collar, also AMAZING). Out of the corner of my eye, I caught this orange glow illuminating the sky. WOW! So of course, I grabbed my phone (of course so I could post on Instagram) and ran outside and snapped a few pictures and returned to some Neal Caffery Goodness! (I am not joking, White Collar is AMAZING). 

Within 5 minutes, this orange glow had turned into the most beautiful BLAZING PINK sunset. The sky was on FIRE! I decided to grab the CAMERA this time and I am so glad I did. 

Looking up at this {Gorgeous Sunset}, so serene with amazingly VIVID colors painted across the sky. 

I am so THANKFUL that I get to enjoy moments like this. To be able to walk out my front door and have the sky erase any stress or worries from the day was just breathtaking!

{DIY} Rubber Stamps

I am kind of in love with this post!!! 1. I have a new stamp obsession & 2. Well, I have a MUSTACHE STAMP!!! This is a fun and easy little project to do! And the out come is well, FABULOUS!

{Materials}

Erasers (Perfect time with Back-to-School stuff out now)

Pen

Xacto Knife

Stencil of your Choice (If you are doing letters, make sure you have your image

flipped so it reads right when you go to stamp)

Ink & Paper

 Let's get started!

Trace your image on to your stamp and begin to trim away everything that is out side you line. Your image needs to be raised. (If that makes sense).

After you have trimmed, you now have a STAMP! {I trimmed up all the edges to make it look a little nicer}

I was IN LOVE with just the MUSTACHE! But why stop there.....

Ok, so now you're IN LOVE too! I knew it!!

 I kind of want to stamp everything now!!

Enjoy!

{Kiddie Activities} Makeshift Sandbox

Last weekend my husband's family got together for their First Family Reunion. Family from all over and all ages! I was asked to help out with the kids games and activites. We did some visor decorating and Minute to Win It. 

I thought that we should probably have something to keep the little ones entertained through out the entire reunion, while not decorating visors or beating the clock. 

What you will need:

Under-Bed Storage Container ($8 at Target)

1 50lb bag of sandbox sand ($5 at Lowes)

Fun sand toys (I raided the $1 section at Target and grabbed a few buckets)

I doubled it up knowing there were going to be a few little guys, so there was enough space of everyone.

It was a hit!  Hours of FUN for about $20. 

I brought it all home afterwards and let my kiddos have some fun yesterday.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!!

There's some CONGRATULATIONS in order for 5 LUCKY ladies!!!

Kala W.

Lindsey L.

Jessica L.

Michelle S. 

&

Paulina "Austenland"

I have sent you all an email with your code and redeem instructions!

Hope you enjoy your new BUBBLEFRAME app!

Thank you to the AWESOME folks at BubbleFrame!!! 

I Have A Little Something For 5 Lucky Followers!

The other day I was asked by the creators of the BubbleFrame app if I wanted to be one of their testers. Which basically means that anytime they have a new feature, I get to test it out before it becomes available to the public. COOL RIGHT! If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I tend to use this app often! I love all thy fun patterns and fun features they have. They adding FONT soon (available to the public in about 2-3 weeks). BubbleFrame is a fun way to spice up your picture layout and they always turn out CUTE!!

Well the AWESOME folks at BubbleFrame sent me 5 promo codes to give away! 

So I thought I would try a little raffle...

{You have until tomorrow to enter}

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*These codes will only work for those who have not purchased the app yet, so if you happen to win and you already own the app you can pass it along to someone*

Thank you for participating in my little giveaway!! This will be the first of many I hope.

And a BIG thanks to BubbleFrame!!

It's a Family Affair!

It's a beautiful Saturday here in Cali. Perfect day for a Family Reunion!!

My husbands family is coming together for their FIRST family reunion! Family traveling from all over, I believe a few from Canada and 1 from Germany! 

They are all gathering together at a cute little house, built in 1892, located in the downtown area of Paso Robles, California, known as Emily's House. 

I can't wait! I will be helping out with the kids activities and games today. Have a few fun things that I will share with you soon. 

Looking forward to this fun filled day!

Stay tuned for a follow up post!

ETSY...Here I come!

After long thought....

I have decided to make myself an etsy shop to sell all my little goodies I make!!

Hoping to get this up and going over the next few weeks with the help of my sister! (Thanks in Advance)

So stay tuned for the GRAND OPENING!!!

I can't wait for this to all finally come together!!

Heidi