5 random things & some straight money talk

I feel like this should be a news segment on CNN with my post title & financial talk they always give every hour. *can you tell I live with a news junkie?*

Anyways….let’s talk about making money & blogging for a bit. First, I don’t want to give the wrong impression about this, because I’m truly CLUELESS on the subject of making money while blogging. But I’ve come to a crossroads on this blog that I love so much. To those of you who have been around for a while, you can vouch for me that I rarely if ever have a sponsored post & maybe once in a blue moon will have giveaways. I’ve avoided those emails for many reasons, but one of the main reasons is that I could never be under a deadline to get something up on the blog. I am a s@hm, first & foremost. My next commitment outside of my family & home, goes to my shop & orders. Goodness gracious, may I say that God has blessed me with my shop. It is an awesome feeling creating things that you love & people being receptive to them. I love what I do. But now, at this cross point once the kids go to school, I need to start taking advantages of things that come my way. As in sponsored posts or reviews. Time, for the first time in 6+ years will be somewhat on my side to make this commitment.

Will this change my blog – no. Absolutely not. I’ll still blog about whatever strikes my fancy, but offering reviews or doing sponsored posts will help this family out & in turn pay for the time I commit to sharing on this blog.

I know many of you understand this & some hate this side of blogging. I’ll be honest – in some ways I do too. That’s why I shy away from doing it, but let’s face it money makes the world go round & I need to jump at the opportunities that come my way. My shop will continue as is, nothing will change on

that part. I pray & hope to blow out last year’s numbers, as a matter of fact. 😉

May I say one more time, I’m so thankful for this blog & the opportunities it has brought. Not just financially but in friendship, inspiration & learning in all sorts of aspects.

I’m admitting a big fail. Every week I start out strong taking pics of what I wore, but fail miserably towards the end. I don’t know about all of you, but if I were being honest my Summer wardrobe consists of old khaki shorts, a tee & my hair up as high as it will go. It’s hot!

It’s amazing what a JCrew knockoff necklace will do for a $9 Walmart dress.

This dress is a regular staple this Summer. So if you’re local & see me out, just ignore that you’ve seen this before, pretty please. 😉

cardy & shoes from Target.

Blueberry Cornbread.

Oh my stars. The amazing flavors will burst in your mouth.

Best of all – I used a .54 cent box of Jiffy cornbread mix & added fresh blueberries. It’s the tired Mama version. But if you would like to make the recipe from scratch, Maria from Two Peas and Their Pod gave me the inspiration for this combo.

I highly ~ highly recommend giving it a try. You wont be sorry!

If your name is Laura A.

YOU won the i-top maker!!!!

An email is on it’s way to you!

you have 48 hours to respond.

I can hardly believe it but the twins turned 4 this weekend!!!

All weekend long I’ve been reflecting on how the first month was with 3 young kids in our house. WOWZA! what an incredible ride we’ve been on & continue to be. Our hands & hearts are full. Feeling amazingly blessed this weekend.

HAPPY WEEKEND, everyone!

See you soon.

xoxo

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