A while back, I posted this photo on Instagram. I've only realized recently how true this is and that I have to keep this as a reminder, or I will lose myself to circumstances.
Since December, I had been planning a wonderful workshop "Find Your Sparkle 2018," to encourage all of you to take care of yourselves, so that you can be the best you possible for your family and those that need you. Well, part of me taking care of myself was putting the workshop on the backburner. With our recent deaths in the family, my health problems, Snapper's testing, losing our 18-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, and my Mother-In-Law's recent breast cancer diagnosis, I just cannot spread myself any further. But, I am still bringing you the wonderful giveaway and some tips to help you keep/ find your sparkle.
Find/ Keep Your Sparkle: 10 Tips
- Find something sparkly that is a fun accessory- something that makes you smile at it. Even when I'm wearing a t-shirt and jeans, my silver sandals make me feel good.
- Be OK with saying NO. I know it is not easy, but sometimes you have to say that there is enough on your plate and just tell those asking more no. Remember: "Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"
- Take a bubble bath and lock the kids out- the Mr can handle it, I promise.
- Find what you love to do and make time for it. For me, it is organizing my planner.
- Make a vision board- you can focus on your career, future, goals, or just things that make you happy.
- Remember, it is OK to buy yourself gifts. This is one I struggle with. Even if the Mr tells me to get me something, it is always for the kids, well- I've stopped doing that so much and order myself a nice surprise every once in a while- last it was a pretty gold pen with crystals inside.
- Give yourself a day off- no work, no cooking, no cleaning. Give the cleaning to someone else and either have them cook, or let them pick dinner up.
- Breathe- seriously. Do not plan yourself into a frenzy, do not think you have to be going all the time, do not think you have to get it all done- you don't. Have some coffee on the porch and watch the kids play- work will be there tomorrow.
- Have a date with your husband/ boyfriend- even an at home date. Dress up and make it special. Do your nails, hair, and makeup. You will be surprised at how wonderful you will feel.
- Buy yourself something sparkly.
- Enter the giveaway below!
City Lights Clutch by Thirty-One Gifts
Seriously, I LOVE this clutch! It is the answer to my searching for years! I wanted something I could grab and go in the store with, that would hold everything I need to have on hand, and something that would shine! |
| The gold planner cover and pen were a gift to myself, the coffee cup was a Christmas gift from my brother and sister-in-law (I think she knows me pretty good!) and the clutch is just a beautiful reminder to be sparkly from Thirty-One Gifts. |
It has plenty of room for debit cards, license, a photo, and so much more. There is a pocket for paper money, a change section, and a larger pocket.
This is the larger pocket and it is my favorite feature. I carry my phone on a wristlet, for easy access, so it is beside this clutch all the time. This big pocket fits the cardholder that I keep all of our insurance cards, school proof, library cards, and other family information in that I need to keep with me, but do not need easy access to. Plus, a sparkly pen fits perfectly with it. This pocket has a zipper closure and the whole thing folds up with a snap! There is a small D-ring for a wristlet strap as well.
Isn't this the perfect clutch?! Would you like to win one? Well, you are in luck. Comment on this post before Thursday, March 22 and you might just win one. Just tell me what you like about this clutch!
Be sure to include your email address in the comment so I can get your information!
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