Summer Giveaway: Ad Space and Sponsor Intro

It's Giveaway Time!!! 

3 Months of Ad-Space and a Sponsor Intro on my blog!! 

I don't know about you, but whenever I'm having a bad day, I love to do something to cheer me up and get my mind off it. I thought today would be perfect for a lil summer giveaway!! 

Enter using the Rafflecopter tool below!

oxox,

Emily 

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Blog Giveways from Neely!

Neely, from A Complete Waste of  Makeup, is hosting 4 different giveaways right now!! 






My favorite is a $50 Frat Collection giveway! These t-shirts are seriously adorable!




A giveaway from Monogrammed Monkey! 




Monogrammed Tumbler, perfect for summer, here!


$30 ULTA giveaway!




My sponsor intro and giveaway post is coming to Neely's blog, this Tuesday! I'm so excited!!


Happy 4th y'all!


oxox,


Emily 

TOMS Giveaway: Summer of Sight

I love me some TOMS! I love that they are helping sweet kids in need, and at the same time, we are getting a super cute pair of shoes! Double winning!


This past year, TOMS started selling eyewear! For every 1 pair of sunglasses you buy, they give 1 pair of glasses to a child in need. As of right now, they have given 60,824 pairs of glasses and helped a child see! I think that's pretty incredible.


This summer at TOMS is called the summer of sight! Their goal is to sell up to 100,000 pairs of sunglasses! 


Does anybody else have these? I'm so in LOVE!!

Now, for the giveaway! I have a $50 giftcard good toward buying a pair of sunglasses! How awesome is that? 


Enter below with the rafflecopter tool! The only mandatory entry is to follow my blog.


ps: I just hit 10,000 pageviews on my blog. For a newbie, I think that's kinda a big deal :) go enter!! 


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Target Tuesday and a Giveaway!!!

I'm super exited to be doing another giveaway! I LOVE target with all my heart! Here are some of the fun finds i've picked up lately! 

Mossimo Lue Gladiators 

Bloom! so in love already!

Mossimo printed tank!

Good luck!

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You, Y'all, and All Y'all

How's that for a title?


I wish I lived in The South. I mean south like Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama kind of south. Missouri is close but not close enough. I could and would live off of sweet tea, any fried food, gravy, and the ability to say y'all without abandon or getting frowned upon. I think Paula Deen and I could be best friends. Butter, butter, butter.


When I was visiting Evangel this weekend, I said y'all frequently. I didn't notice it until I kept getting teased about it and "my accent." Apparently I have a little twang as they said. Ummm  alright then. 


They also thought it was funny I said y'all because I don't live in the south. Heck I live 0.8 miles from the Arkansas border. As my mother says in fine hick spirit, "spitting distance from the border." I think Missouri is close enough to count.

Also, my friend Hannah posted this, this morning. I died laughing because we both had a "discussion" about it when we went to Israel together last month. We were deciding how many is enough to be all y'all. So there you have it. 

Now that all y'all have read through this oh so interesting post, I thought I would tell y'all about 2 giveaways! Neely is giving away a Scentsy warmer and bar and a 31 gifts tote bag.

Happy Tuesday! 


I love all y'all!


Emily 

Monday Randoms

~On Friday morning, I headed up to Evangel for EU-24 (a glorified campus visit). It was better than I was expecting. It was non-stop and so much fun. I sat in on 2 classes, met several professors, ate in the cafeteria (ewws), tailgate party and football game, bonfire, taco bell at midnight and met TONS of people. I'm beginning to get a little excited! 


~I need to balance my checkbook. It hasn't been done in 2 months. Fail


~I ordered my silver glitter TOMS last week. They are supposed to be here by Wednesday and I am SO excited! 

~I'm obsessed with Instagram. I love that droid users can use it now too. I'm not a professional by any means, so I enjoy putting fun filters on my pictures and sharing them. If you are on IG, look me up (emilyduncan) and I'll follow you back!


~Branson's weather has been weird here. It is colder in April than it was in March. It was 80+ degrees then and now it's in the 50's. I'm ready for warmer weather, but not too hot because my AC still isn't fixed!


~Neely is hosting another giveaway!  There are 18 ways to enter! 

 

~I'm thinking about getting a blog re-design this summer, before I go to college. Maybe something a little more modern and changing my name to The Fate from Five 8. Who knows....


~Yesterday Briggs had his birthday party. He turned 5. I've mentioned him and his older brother before. I've known them since they were babies. In fact, their mom was our babysitter when we moved to Branson 10 years ago! He had a beach themed party and it was too fun! He requested cookies and red velvet cake! He is such a hoot! 


~Graduation is in 11 days. Weeee!


I've got to go work on ACT prep, grad slideshows, party arrangements.......


If you don't hear from me in a while....send help!

Good Friday + Links

(completely thought I posted this on Friday. I completely didn't. fail) 






Man, Good Friday brings on a totally new meaning this year. After just getting back from Israel less than 3 weeks ago, I have a newer, much deeper appreciation, for this holiday we call Easter.
      I was listening to this song this morning and it was absolutely perfect. I'd encourage you if you have a chance to listen to this song by Leeland: Via Dolorosa. It's one of my very favorites!

On other notes, I have some super fun links to share this week :)

~Jess and Samuel shared their gender reveal video. I'm so in love with her blog and her sweet family.

~Neely is having a blog sale! A bunch of Anthro jewelry and some fun purses/clutches

~Kara and Matt also did a super cute gender reveal video. Be sure to check out her blog too! :)

~Mary Kay's daughter Becca had her 12th birthday this week. Last Saturday, while I was working at the ziplines, they came in and celebrated her birthday. She wrote this post and I loved it! It also will give you a little peak of what I do at the ziplines :) Also, if you don't follow her blog, you should.  

~Neely is having TWO giveaways this week! enter here and here!

~Have y'all seen this video? What are your thoughts? Miraculous much?

~Ummm this dance video is legit. Please watch it.

Happy (Good) Friday!

Love,

E

Last day to enter my Starbucks giveaway!

Last day to enter my $10 Starbies giveaway! I even added another way to enter, making a grand total of +9 ways to get entries! I'll post the winner tomorrow morning! good luck!

Emily 

Monday Randoms:

Oh hello Monday. I haven't missed you. At all actually. The weekend flew by and then blink, back to Monday again. *sigh* Have y'all entered my giveaway yet? 1 more week!! 

~I started losing my voice over the weekend at the conference. Between shouting and having fun, as well as little sleep, I think my immune system was shot. I woke up this morning with a headache, stuffy nose, cough, and no voice! I think losing my voice is the hardest thing! :( 


~A bunch of my bloggy friends are headed to Blissdom this week! I'm so excited for them and secretly wishing I was going! It looks like a blast!  


~On a happier note, I started the 78 days of thankfulness with my friend Addie, that I've mentioned before! I was really being whiny last week and kept mentioning my graduation countdown and how fast I wanted it to come. I've just hit that point of being over high school. I'm ready to be DONE! Addie came up with this idea that everyday, I text her something I'm thankful for, and she texts me back something she is thankful for. We'll do this for 78 days until graduation! I know it sounds silly, but it's been a fun way to get my mind off constantly wanting the time to pass faster! I'm learning to find little things that I'm thankful for :)


~I went into Victoria's Secret and for the first time (i know it's bad!!), I got fitted! I mean I had a general idea but I wanted to know for sure! The girls there were so sweet, even though I was completely self conscious of my flat self. I'll be rocking the 34A from here on out! 



~I'm anxiously awaiting hearing anything from CofO! The priority deadline was February 15th and I got in ALL my paperwork before then. Now I just wait and wait until I hear something. It's killing me and teaching me some patience. I know that God is in control and I'm supposed to trust that, but I would like an answer!

~My sweet grandpa, Pop-Pop, is sending me a check to help me pay for my israel expenses and buy some souvenirs while I'm there! It was totally unexpected and completely a blessing! 

~I'm beginning to look at senior picture ideas and outfits! If y'all see anything cute or something I might like, feel free to email me or comment! I'm getting excited!

~I have another 5 minute speech due this Friday in class. I'm so nervous. I've already done 2 or 3 this semester and have 2-3 left. I love talking and chatting with people, but I hate getting up in front of class. It scares me so bad!! 

~I'm hoping to run week 7 of C25K! I'm really hoping this sickness leaves and quickly! I can't afford to lose any motivation!! I did get a new pair of Nike's on Friday and I LOVE them :) I can't wait to use them! 

I might have a bit longer of a brain dump, but my head is clearly congested, and need to rest up! Oh and Happy President's Day!! 

It's OK Thursday

It's OK that:
*I have literally told every single person I can that I ran for 20 minutes WITHOUT stopping last night! That is a B-I-G- deal for a couch potato-just started running 6 weeks ago-kinda girl! I'm SO happy and excited!!
*I haven't started packing for Israel, but I have been doing some online shopping for backpacks, luggage, clothes etc
*I straightened my hair for the first time since Christmas. lazy much?!
*I'm so tired and all I want to do is sleep.
*I decided to do another random giveaway! 
*I get excited with each new blog follower I get! 57 and counting!
*I have a HUGE crush on Channing Tatum. I mean who doesn't? Seriously.
*I'm going to watch The Vow again! I LOVED it!
*I'm skipping a really good concert tonight to have a coffee date with someone that I LOVE :)
*I bought new running shoes this week! eeep I can't wait to use them!
*I'm going to STL this weekend with the Jr. High Kids from youth group for a conference! I can't wait to hang out with some of the sweetest, coolest kids around! 


Happy Thursday!

Wordless Wednesdays: The Grammys

PS: giveaway over at Green Fashionista through tomorrow! 

Starbucks Giveaway!

Giveaway Time!!

Since I didn't do anything for my 1 year blogoversary or my 100th post, I thought today would be a good day for a giveaway. Snow is falling and I could really go for a White Chocolate Mocha from Starbies right now! Too bad the roads are awful! :(

Here is a just a little something to cheer you up! The giveaway will go through the end of February! and i'm trying Rafflecopter for the first time. We'll see how it goes! :) good luck! 

PS: if I get to 100 blog followers, I'll giveaway a 2nd giftcard!

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Top 10 Tuesday: music

I've been struggling with alot this week. There is something about music that calms me down. I love winding down and listening to music in the car, while I clean, or going to bed. Music that really challenges me and leaves me feeling encouraged! I listen to a wide variety of music! I love just about all of it!! (on a side note, I do have tons of fun music to listen to why I run, but that will be in a different post) But, this week my go to songs are:

1-Healing Begins: Tenth Avenue North

2-Beautiful: Mercy Me

3-You are More: Tenth Avenue North

4-The Redeemer : Sanctus Real

5-Hanging On: Britt Nicole

6-Safe: Britt Nicole

7-The Hunger: Fireflight

8-All my Fountains: Chris Tomlin

9-Holding On: Jamie Grace

10-Stronger (What doesn't Kill You): Kelly Clarkson

Do you sense a theme? Strong, fighting, hunger, strength, Christ? yea me too.

What about you? What are your go to songs?

PS: giveaways here and here! :)

5 Question Friday

5 Question Friday

1. What have you done recently that you are proud of?

I just finished week 5 of couch to 5K!

2. What is your favorite way to work out? Or if you don't workout, what are you wanting to try? I love running outside, especially at sunset.

3. If you knew you best friend was cheating on spouse would you tell?

I'm not married. This is a touchy subject. I'll pass.

4. If you could afford a live-in maid or nanny, would you have one?

Would have a maid for sure! In fact, that sounds lovely right now.

5. Do you stress out about birthdays or do you enjoy them?

I love birthdays! My family celebrates big!! :)

Happy Friday!

Make sure to enter these giveaways! here, here, and here!

It's OK Thursday

It's ok that:

* it's been 65 degrees here all week! JUNEuary!

* to love whenever I get a new follower for my blog!

* i started a new link-up on Tuesday and have no clue what I was thinking

* i'm SO excited that I won a giveaway today! Two and counting for 2012

* i got a little tired during my run on Tuesday, but i'm doing it! Week 5!!

* i'm short on sleep because it means i've been extra productive!

* i don't have a job right now because it means for time for family

* to love my Miss Me Jeans and wear them over and over

* i'm selling tons of stuff on Ebay! winning

* I'm obsessed with the new TOMS ballet flats! go see :)

Monday Randoms

*big brain dump ahead*

~I'm back from Kansas City! Our varsity team from church went up to KC to complete in "olympics". We left Friday afternoon and got back late last night. My weekend was filled with lots of pictures, tons of snacks and eating out, uncontrollable gut laughter, and taking 4th place. Not too shabby :)

~Friday morning, my dad completed my FAFSA and set it off to CofO and Evangel. I didn't think all the necessary paperwork would be received/done it time, but we got all of it and it's DONE! Such a relief! Now I wait and see what happens! CofO's priority deadline is February 15th. That is where I really want to go to college. Waiting is the hardest part.

~I officially completed week 4 of C25K last week! I'm half way there. Crazy. I'm finally getting my endurance up and will begin longer runs this week. I think I can. I think I can. I'm actually starting to enjoy running, something I NEVER thought I'd say.

~The high today is 65 degrees. Branson has had one of the mildest winter's I can remember. I think this calls for a run outside this afternoon :)

~I haven't worked since Black Friday weekend at the ziplines. I miss it like terrible. I miss my 2nd family. I miss my big brothers. I miss taking pictures of crazy tourists. I miss answering the phone a thousand times a day. I miss driving the ATVs. I miss eating Jimmy Johns 6 days a week. I miss watching the sunset over the zipline towers. March come quickly!!

~I have been doing a ton of homework for my Israel trip. I've been researching major cities, religions, and other important information. It's coming up so fast. In 39 days I'll be boarding a plane and flying halfway across the world. It's still so surreal to me.

~One of my childhood friends, had a sweet baby boy last week. I've known her since I was 4 years old. I'm 18 and she's 21 now. I can't believe that she is married and starting a family. After 30+ hours of labor, Winston Daniel made his arrival. I'm so happy for her!

~Speaking of marriage and children, I've had several friends get engaged recently. I have 7 weddings on the calendar and I'm sure there will be more. I on the other hand, am happily enjoying my singleness. That will be another post soon.

~On a more serious note, I've really been realizing how fragile life is; how special and priceless it is and how much I really take it for granted. One of my friend's cousin passed away last night in NY. It happened so fast and it is heartbreaking for me to watch her grieve like this. If you think of her, please pray for K today. Then yesterday, one of my guy friends was in a car accident with his mom. They are ok, but the car is totaled. I saw both of them yesterday morning and hugged them goodbye, not having a clue what events would happen later in the day. I hugged my family a little bit tighter last night.

~I'm so excited for my new link-up tomorrow! Top 10 Tuesday! First off, will be Top 10 Foods we love. Easy and fun! Be sure to link-up!

~Saw this quote and loved it: once you realize your mess can become your ministry, you actively look for ways to provide security and protection for others with that struggle.

~Cait has an awesome giveaway this week! make sure to go check it out!

Happy Monday Lovelies!

It's OK Thursday

It's OK that:

* Blog posts are scheduled but waiting to be published

* I followed a ton of new blogs this week

* All I want to do is sleep

* Christmas Break is over (see below)

* My last semester of high school is underway. 1 more left :)

* I'm already doing graduation planning

* I'm addicted to Blistex

* I'm off work for an entire 6 weeks

* It's 60 degrees outside, in January. It feels like Spring!!

Happy Thursday my Friends,

Emily

~ By the way: Stephanie is having a giveaway! be sure to check it out!

Surprise! Happy 50th Dad

Tonight, I hosted a little surprise party for my dad in honor of his 50th! It's late and I'm tired so I'll do a big post tomorrow! :) I gave him a pretty good gag gift though!

Yes, yes I did give my father that. He opened them up and threw them across the room at me! :) I sure love him!

Only 4 days till Christmas,

Emily

ps- check out this giveaway! it ends on the 27th :)

Giveaway Winner: Starbucks

The winner of my first giveaway, the Starbucks Gift Card is:

ERIN from Healthy Branscoms!

I'll be contacting you soon! Thanks everybody for participating! :)

Last day to enter my Starbucks giveaway!

It is the LAST day to enter my Starbucks Giveaway!

Head on over to my post and enter while you can!!

I'll announce the winner on Monday!!!

I have 28 followers. If I get to 50, I'll giveaway a second Starbucks Gift Card!