Getting motivated (work out addition)

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I have to admit I am super lazy... or was super lazy.... buuuuut

Now that I am finally getting into a work out routine, I find that music is my biggest "pick me up". I can hear a song and want to get up and go for a run or to the gym.

{Ha!} I can hardly believe that I even just said that!! But it's true I actually want to run or get to CrossFit. 

Some people want to hear some dancy sorta pop music, me? I want hard rock. I find that something a little hard core makes me act hard core and with that my friends, I push myself a lot harder! A little Three Days Grace or Rise Against is perfect.

What type of music is on your workout playlist?

No Shirt No Shoes No Problem

Now that the weather is warm my Monday posts will be a lot like today's

Because our weekends take place in the sun, sand & in good company.

Places where you can be as you are and enjoy a simple life where babies eat sand, Frisbees get tossed and the beer is cold.

I hope every one's week is starting off to a wonderful one. 

I have a few things planned to make this week great including a giveaway from some really great ladies! If you would like to be included in this group giveaway to celebrate my new blog makeover please send me an email to let me know by tonight because I plan to post it on Wednesday! I would love to have you. 

And to make your Monday even better use code

"HAPPYMONDAY"

in the SHOP to get 20% off!

Offer expires tonight at midnight.

I am also taking new sponsor swaps! Want to chill on my sidebar?! Check out my sponsor page for details.

Man Candy Monday {ACM Awards addition}

Welcome to Man Candy Monday! Last night I stayed up watching the American Country Music Awards for the sake of seeing hot country men!

Yes I am shallow like that.... all with my husband sitting next to me saying "oh look, there's your boyfriend!"

There is something about a man from the country. He drinks beer, wears a dirty ball cap and if you got stuck out in the wilderness he would be able to feed you with out a worry.

 My favorite act of the night was Eric Church singing "Springsteen". It is on repeat for me right now. I love the song and love him even more.

Eric Church

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And a post about men in country music would not be complete with out Jason Aldean. He performed "Fly Over States" and you probably could have seen some drool coming out of the corner of my mouth!. You can watch it HERE 

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So that's it guys. A little down home country man candy for your Monday. Hope You are having a beautiful day!

Don't forget to visit my new shop HERE or HERE if you like natural beauty products.

Livin' a part of life

So many little things brought a smile to my face this week.

Like

Putting my boots on to go see Eric Church and Brantley Gilbert in concert. Even though we left early cause my stomach hurt really bad it was still fun to spend time with my hubs. And because I missed actually seeing Eric I have a little video at the end of this post.

Making chap stick only because I have all the stuff to do it.

Snuggling with Gauge on the couch.

Listening to THIS song over and over and over again.

Hearing all your sweet tweets about my new company!

Going to see Hunger Games with my momma  (even though Ive never read the books)

THIS blog post the Dana over at The Wonder Forest wrote after trying some of my products. It definitely makes me happy that others will enjoy what you work so hard on. I hope all you guys get to go read it.

Learning my way around Storenvy, I think all Etsy shops should move to them. They are so friendly!

Wearing a Top Knot with a little french braid in it.

And the fact that I am baby free till tomorrow night so that my hubs and I can  go fishin'! 

(I wish someone would get why I love to fish so much!)

AND Nothing & I mean NOTHING makes me happier then this video on a Friday afternoon

Happy Weekend! 

My days lately

Bradley is on spring break this week, so our days have looked a lot like this

and a little like this

or this, if you will

because now we have this

and that can lead to days filled with fun in the sun.

Happy Spring Break! 

**NOTICE** 

My shop is closing for GOOD. So use code "GOODBYE" for 

45%OFF

Your entire order

A new adventure in the hand made business is coming to you SOON!!!

The Grand Canyon

Last Friday I had one of the best road trips ever!

After traveling all day Thursday to Arizona I went to bed early... and by that I mean 9:00. Actually on Florida time that would have been 11:00 so that's actually late! Anyway, I was ready to go exploring on Friday.

Point of interest - The Grand Canyon

I had my buddies Sara and Mandi in tow along with our trusty rental car. A little sporty red car that made me want to whip around the mountains a little to fast!

After we "ooohed and ahhhhed" at the snow topped mountains to many times, we decided to pull of the road for a little picture taking.

and stupid me i about froze in that 3 minute pit stop! It was way cold, hints the snow. 

Then we ran into a few other girls from the house. Just in time for another photo opt.

After a quick bite to eat and a elk spotting we finally made it to our point of interest.

It was one of the coolest things I have ever seen. period. Beautiful, breath taking if you will. And to be there with one of my best friends and a new bestie, it could not have been any better.

On the way back to "camp" we stopped at this auh-may-zing road side store for a little shopping. 

Sara, Mandi and myself walked out of that bad boy with BUT FLAP JAMMIES! Best.Find.EVER.

Its a day I will never forget.

I'm leaving on a jet plane

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The time has finally arrived!

Its crunch time. Time to pack, get the house in order and get ready to be up and out of my house by 4:00am. 

Because...

It's time for Creative Estates!!!

I have been waiting for this trip for months I tell ya and I'm finally leaving tomorrow.

 {Insert happy dance!!}

There will be endless time for crafting, meeting some of my favorite bloggers, late night candy raids, cupcakes, airplanes, mountians, fuzzy boots and not enough sleep and it will be amazing!

See ya when I get back!

P.S. Be sure to keep up with me on Twitter so you can 

keep up with all the fun happenings!

Tuesday 10, Whats in my purse

I'm linking up with my buddy Lena today for the Tuesday 10.

This week is 10 things that you would find in my purse.

So hold on tight as I take you on a tour of my JoTotes Camera bag/Purse

I love how the inside of this bag is all Velcro. If I had different lenses for my camera then I would have space for it but for now I'll just put all my crap in it.

First of all a purse is no good with out a wallet

So here is mine. A dark green Roxy wallet. I store coupons, money when I have it, cards, ID's, check book and any other assorted paper or plastic product.

Next you will find my Rouge & Whimsy clutch.

This little number is great to have! I keep all my little odds and ends in here.
-Lip gloss
-Advil for cramps
-BurtsBees chapstick
-toothpicks
-Earrings {I lost the back so they ended up in here}
-a pen
-Regular Chapstick
& my hair screw thingies

And rolling around somewhere in my bag you will find my phone, Ipod, gum, car keys, lotion, receipts, and a Just.Lovely headband. {The headband doesn't normally stay in my purse though, it just happen to be in the process of getting into my luggage to Creative Estates}
.....and I'm sorry that was way more then 10!


So there ya have it folks. Exciting stuff huh?

now you go link up to!

Dreams of summer

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Dear Winter,

You are being  ridiculous.
Its cold enough at night that you make the lakes and rives cold, but hot during the day so I still can't go swimming.

I'm sitting here listening to some reggae on Pandora dreaming of getting my tan on while drinking something frozen with a splash of rum.

Please winter be over and let the warm days and nights warm up all water that way I can splash around with Gauge and Brad in all the watery goodness.

Love,

Katie

p.s. check out the summer dresses I have for sale HERE

11 things

Here are the rules:

1. Post these rules

2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things

3. Answer the questions set for you in the original post

4. Create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them

5. Go to their blog/twitter and tell them that you've tagged them.

My photo: 

11 Random Things:

1. I'm getting very addicted to Twitter

2. Creative Estates is in ONE WEEK! I swear it is all I can think about. 

3. I am joining forces with Arabellas Beauty From Nature and becoming her partner. More on that to come.

4. Gauge is turning into such a little man. He has quite the aditude.

5. I am on a smoothie kick. Nothing exciting. Just frozen berries, a banana, some o.j., and yogurt.

6. I have photography class tomorrow and have not had anytime to take photos for homework. booo!

7. This past week I have been feeling very uninspired

8. I ordered Poactiv because me face has been breaking out sooooooo bad. I hope it works

9. Today is a leap year day. When I was preggers with Brad I thought he would be born today because my due date was the 25th. I had him the 20th.

10. I had no urge to cook dinner tonight. I ordered pizza.

11. Either Jason is watching VicTorious or he fell asleep on the couch. haha.

Here's what Dana asked: 

1 - Do you ever wish on things?

When I blow on a dandelion

2 - Would you shave your head for $10,000?

Hellz No. Been there done that for free and wouldn't ever ever do it again.

3 -  What is one mistake you've made that you wish you could go back and try again?

Dropping out of high school. 

4 -  Jeans or leggings?

Jeans straight up. Leggings look like p.j.s

5 -  Have you ever spit on someone?

uhhh, no.

6 - What's the first thing you do when you wake up and get out of bed?

Get the baby out of his crib. I wake up to crying every morning. Then its on to the coffee

7 - When was your first kiss?

In between 8th and 9th grade

8 - Have you ever done anything illegal?

SHhhhhhh yeah

9 - If they could breed magical animals, what kind would you have?

haha, I would have a tiny flying fire breathing dragon.

10 - Have you ever read someone Else's diary?

Nope

11 - If you could get rid of one thing in the entire world, what would you get rid of?

Fat! I would not want there to be any fat on anyone... starting with me. 

11 New Questions:

1- If you could go anywhere in the morning where would you go?

2- What is your favorite memory

3- Where do you go for inspiration

4-What kind of kid were you in high school

5- If you could have ONE super power what would it be.

6- Facebook or Twitter

7- Would you ever get a tattoo? If you have one what is it?

8- What are you most looking forward to

9- Have you ever been to jail

10- What kind of car do you drive

11- What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought your self

I am to sleepy to tag 11 people so I would love for all of you to do this. If you do leave me a link I would love to read it.

Oh yeah don't forget to shop my closet over HERE

Shop my closet!

I have decide to go though my closet and offer you first dibs on the items that have really never been worn

You should check it out!!

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I'm on Twitter!

Oh yeah baby I'm a Tweeter  {Dirty sounding... Maybe!}

It took me long enough right?! But, I am now obsessed and I would love for

 you to follow me there.

@Party_Of_Four

I don't have a clue why it took me so long but I'm sure glad I signed up! 

I LOOOOVE IT!

Let me know your Twitter name so I can stalk you to   :)

Pass It Forward

Today is the big day.... Time for me and a whole lot of other bloggers to help Ashley spread the news of a new Shine Project.

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I'm so thrilled to be a part of this. 

It's called Pass It Forward. It is designed to get YOU to do good for others. Here is how it works

-You get a card 

-You do something good for someone else... big or small

-You give them the Pass It Forward card

-They go online to Spreadtheshine.com and enter the # on the card and how they got it. 

Then you are able to track the card from where it started and where it is going. How amazing right?! 

Ashley is seriously changing life's on a daily basis and wants everyone involved. So today you will see posts like this all over the blog world because we all have known about the project for a few days and will be starting with the first cards when they arrive in the mail in the next few days. 

I can't wait to get one of these bad boys and spread some kindness and share it with you.

You will also get a card if you buy something from the Shine Shop or you will be able to buy a stack for a few small amount since all money goes towards the Shine Scholarship Fund.

What will you do when you get a Pass It Forward card????

Spread the LOVE Facebook hop

The time is here! Today begins the Share The Love Facebook Hop!!

Your hosts for this great event will be
Katie from Party Of Four

Lena from Mom2MemphisandRuby

Stephanie from Rice & Relaxing

Cerrisse from The Posh Daisy

Tiffany from Breakfast With Tiffany

Ashley from Chickadette


Please read these rules before linking up.


1. Please "like" all 6 of your party hosts. 
2. Link up your business and/or shop Facebook pages.
3. Be sure to "like" other pages on your personal facebook page 
4. Leave a comment letting your new friends where you came from




If we find out that you are now following the rules you will be removed. So don't be a party pooper and HAVE FUN!!!

Big Things Going On

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I want you guys to get ready for 2 things I have going on the next two days.

What 2 things you ask? Well tomorrow I have put together a facebook hop and linky party with 5 other amazing girls.

Lena from Mom2MemphisandRuby

Stephanie from Rice & Relaxing

Cerrisse from The Posh Daisy

Tiffany from Breakfast With Tiffany

Ashley from Chickadette

This will be a link up for anyone with a Facebook fan page. You do not need a blog to link up with us. It can just be your shops fan page. 

More details on this tomorrow when the linky goes live. 

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And Friday is going to be so great. I have teamed up with Ashley from The Shine Project to let you guys know about her TOP SECRET project. Its going to change life's! 

So be sure that you come back by tomorrow when the fun begins and on Friday! {eeeee! can't wait!}

**Happy Birthday Bradley**

Today 8 years ago at 6.23p.m. I had my first baby. A little bundle of joy named Bradley. 

Bradley Michael Iver to be exact.

I had no idea what I was doing. I was 19 when He came into this world and we went though 

so much together. 

I doubt he will ever know how much I love him! 

So I want to take a minute to tell him how much I love him and adore all the things that make him...well him!

Like how he eats as slow as molasses on a winter morning.

How he loves his little brother and lets him beat on him.

Loves Guy Harvey shirts

Wants to ride his four wheeler all day in circles around our yard. 

Can't make a normal face in pictures

Any time I ask what he wants for dinner he says "Chicken nuggets"

How he is such a help

Wants to do anything Jason is doing

Will not untie his shoes to put them on

Would probably wear camo every day if had enough to

and

How great he is doing in school

I'm sure the list can go on and on but I guess I need to stop somewhere. 

~**Happy 8th Birthday Bradley!!**~

Ha!

My baby is crazy! We ended up with sweet potato everywhere!

{sorry its sideways. I'm not sure how to edit this kinda thing}

"who's Mommys little piggy?!"

......right mom?

Happy hump-day!

Man Candy Monday and another *WINNER* {HintHint}

I have seen these "man candy Monday" Posts and think that they are.... for lack of better words AWESOME!!! {hehee} So today pick for you is "my Man" 

Ian Somerhalder

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I will be the first to admit that I am a little bit nuts for vampires. Well he

takes the cake on Vampire Diaries. It may be the one reason I really love this show. His facial expressions are the best. Has anyone seen it? Do you know what I'm saying when I say he has some weird "sexy eyes" look?! At least that is what my hubby calls it. And yes he watches the show every week with me. ;) don't tell him I told you that!

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....and let me just put this out there, if you watch the show....why can't he just get

 the girl all ready!!! arrrg!

Keep up with my "Woah Sexy" Pin board  HERE to see all the other hot guys!

And in other news yet again people never stop amazing me! I still havent heard from the winner of the last group giveaway.... and yes I could email them and tell them that they won but I don't think that is fair to the people who actually follow my blog. So I picked ANOTHER WINNER!

If you are Jennifer P. with entry #148 please send me an email because you are one lucky girl. one two peoples loss is your gain and  I am ready to claim the prize myself!!

Sunday Funday

This is kinda funny after just starting a "winter linkup". 

Today I got sunburned!! I was in my happy place all day. On the water, on a boat. 

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Don't forget to link up you "winter post" with us
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and enter this weeks giveaway
HERE

Winter Warm Up Linky Party

Welcome!

Our rockin' Winter Warm Up Linky Party is finally here!

Please join me and my awesome co-hosts

Lena from Mom2MemphisandRuby

Jamie from Awesomely Awkward, 

and Cerrisse from the Posh Daisy

with your "coolest" winter posts!

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Link up your warm & cozy outfits, yummy recipes, winter crafts or anything else winter related

and join in on the fun! 

Please make sure to visit others that have linked up too...

it's a great opportunity to find new blogs & make new friends!



We'll keep the linky open for a week, so please spread the word!

We'd love to see what everyone has been up to this winter!

linky party rules:
Please add a button to your post, anywhere is fine we are not picky!

Be kind to your hostesses and please become a follower of all four of us.

Have fun and leave comments for all the blogs you visit, after all what good is a party if nobody talks to each other!