~~Im soooo bad at blogging~~

Im just so bad at blogging.  In the past week, I am trying to be more "intentional" at doing what I need to do.  So what that means to me, is following thru with the things I "need" to do, and just trying to stay away from the things that I dont "need" to do.  So first on my list of things to do was:



Spin Class..... ugh!!!! 



I have committed to myself... (once again) to try to loose a few pounds before summer comes.  Where I live, the weather gets to be, well down right HOT and not being that "cute" in a suit is just not gonna fly anymore.  So there you have it.  My first priority.  Second, is my business. I really want to get into Indie Class, and the course and stop putting it off. It cost a heck of a lot of money. I need to use it.  And then with that said, blogging... learning to blog better.  So, Im going to take this weekend and let my sore muscles heal, and take some time to jot down some blog topics.  And hopefully give you something to read!!

Hope to see you next week!!

Indie Biz 3.0

My wonderful FRIEND and I were chatting a week or two ago, and I brought her attention to Indy Biz 3.0 after having seen it advertised over and over on various blogs.  I knew that she would greatly benefit from it, as she was wanting to grow her business a step further.  She registered for it, and then convinced me I needed to be a part of it too!  So I took the step and registered.  So much useful information and so much to take it, but I know it will be worth it in the end.  So many friendly people have already sent me "tweets" or messages saying hello ~~ So excited and ready to learn!!

What a Great Review!!

Ashley, From the Hasty Life  Was so sweet to do this review of my products!  She did an excellent job!!  Follow her blog. She is sweet as can be!

Lovely Sponsor + Giveaway

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 |

{Tell me something interesting about yourself}

I used to work "full time" with my husband doing the accounting for our business. We decided that having me home when the kids got home from school and during the summer months (because our business really picks up during the summer months) would be much more beneificial to our kids!

{What inspired you to start your shop?}

Since my kids are a bit older, and in school until 3pm, five days a week, I needed something to do between the grocery shopping and laundry to keep my "active" mind going. I have a group of friends who are so talented and sew lots of pretty things. I wanted to join in the club and so I started making these cute Bloomin Flowers!

{Where do you find inspiration?}

Inspiration comes from my 8 year old! She is crafty and talented and everything looks so darn cute in her hair! I always have her in mind as I am picking out fabric.

{What is your idea of a romantic date?}

I have to confess I am not much of a romantic myself.... BOO HOO... I know, but, romantic to me would be my husband actually planning a night out including the babysitting and totally surprising me! I dont think that has every happened before!

{What is your favorite thing about February?}

My favorite thing about February is that it means Spring is right around the corner! I love spring, and all of its blossoms on the trees. It is stunning in California.

{Product Review}
I am a HUGE fan of The Bloomin' Boutique. I won my first bloom on a giveaway and I've been hooked ever since. I was honored with the artist behind The Bloomin' Boutique sent me two more blooms for a product review. I was so thrilled I wore one of the blooms the day I got it in the mail!

A few of my favorite things about The Bloomin' Boutique:
1. The size is perfect for short hair and long hair. I recently got my hair cut short and I love them just as much (maybe more) with my short bob than I did with my longer hair.
2. I love how they lay on my head and don't stick out in odd places. Sometimes hair bows and headbands are taller than I'm comfortable with, but these are perfect.
3. The weight: they aren't too heavy or too light. They don't give me a headache because they are too heavy or bulky but they also don't blow around in the wind because they are too light.
4. Speaking of pain, you know how sometimes headbands can give you headaches and hair clips can stag your hair? These do neither!! The artist used a super nice clip and has cleverly covered the clip with ribbon so it isn't painful!
5. Last, but not least, my favorite thing about The Bloomin' Boutique is the variety and uniqueness of the designs. She has a fabulous mix of fabric that she uses, there is a bloom for every outfit and every occasion!

{What could you win?}

The fun, colorful Medium Bloom valued at $10.50!

{To Enter This Giveaway}

Leave a separate comment for each entry!
Please include a valid email address so I can contact you if you won!

1. MANDATORY: You must be a follower of A Hasty Life through GFC and leave a comment letting me know you are a follower.

2. Become a follower of A Hasty Life on Twitter.

3. Become a follower of The Bloomin' Boutique Blog.

4. Follow The Bloomin' Boutique on Twitter.

5. Tweet about this giveaway.

Feel free to use this tweet:

@AHastyLife is hosting a fabulous GIVEAWAY sponsored by @bloominboutique! Enter to win a pretty hair clip here: http://www.ahastylife.com

That's 5 chances to win this fun hair clip!

This Giveaway closes on February 22nd at Midnight.

{The winner of the Yes, Teacher Crafts "hello" card set is...

Leesh from The Blarkness Chronicles!}

Im being Featured over at Who Married Mr Rogers!!

Sweet Kim.... she's the best! She fell in love with Hearts Abound and decided to blog about it!

Head on over to Kim's Blog I Married Mr Rogers and read all about her favorite "Etsy HEART finds from shops she HEARTS!"
                                                             

Ive been gone for so long....

I hit a wall after Christmas time, I was on burn out from all the boutiques I participated in, along with having Christmas Shopping & my sweet boy has a birthday on Jan 2.  All of this and my fingers ached!!  My head hurt and I was in need of some downtime!  But I am back!  And I have a cute new brooch to show you!

New to the shop!! A Brooch with endless possibilities.  You can find it HERE, so go on now, head over and get it before they are GONE!!

 I dont usually model in the pictures myself, I usually have a sweet little blonde I take pictures of, but here I am!  I am wearing the new brooch on a Cowl made by Sew What By Saira

                                     Here i am with the Brooch on my scarf purchased at Target. 

                             And last, just pinned on my shirt ! So many possibilities! They are endless.

So Go On, get yourself a Chocolate & Teal Blossoming Bloom ~~ They will add a little SASS to your life!

Im Participating in a Giveaway today!

You can find me over at Swell Swag for a giveaway today! Swell Swag is a great blog that is always helping out the Homemade Community.  Head on over there and enter the giveaway!  You have a chance at winning both The Cookies & Cream & The Christmas Mix Up. 

New Blooms in the Shop!!

Isnt this the cutest Bloom?  I just added it to the shop today!  You can find it here. 

How about this one?

On another note, while we havent yet celebrated Thanksgiving, (yes we had nothing to do yesterday and it was kinda sad, we will be celebrating tomorrow), I already have my Christmas Tree up!! Yes, im that insane that the tree is up and the Christmas Cards are just awaiting stamps! 

Have a great weekend!