Birchbox, Penpal, + more!

Got my Birchbox for July and thought it was pretty cool, though some stuff i will probably just not use! 

Here's what it looked like before i opened it up... this month's theme was about all the five senses and the box was sponsored by Glamour Magazine! 

Oh boy here comes the Birchbox goodness! This sight every month is exciting! 

  Inside I found this: 

 And this! 

So here's a run down of what i got: 

• SEE: Eyeko - Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
• TASTE: Tea Forte - minteas  (Flavor: Cocoa Mate)
• TOUCH: Supergoop! - City Sunscreen Serum 

& 
Alterna - Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Fade Proof Fluide (this is for my hair!)

• SMELL: Harvey Prince - Hello
• HEAR: Birchbox Exclusive - Earbuds

I am excited to give the mints a try but the ear buds are just not for me! Those darn things will never stay put in my ears and they are not worth the trouble! The eyliner will be going on vacation with me where i will try it out on one of the formal nights! (I am generally just an eye shadow type girl.) 

Also, you can find some helpful info about beauty related topics here, compliments of Birchbox!This was my favorite this month:

One more thing before i go.... 

I just found this adorable blogger, Carley and she is organizing the Pen Friend Project! I thought this was a great idea purely because i have some cute stationary and I also truly love to get fun mail! If you have the same issues, then please stop by her blog Suburban Sweets and input your information! 

Oh wait.... before i forget again... i got an award! 

Thanks Jamie @ just stuff for fun! I will be posting about this soon! 

Wowie Zowie

Hope your Sunday is treating you well!

I have had a great weekend and one reason why is I have been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award from Jamie @ Just Stuff for Fun. I have followed her blog for a while and she even won my 100th post giveaway! She was even kind enough to give me some pointers for my trip to Seattle! Bottom line - go visit her site! 

the rules for this award are as follows:

1. Thank the blogger who nominated you.

2. Include a link to their site.

3. Include the award image in your post.

4. Give 7 random facts about yourself.

5. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.

6. When nominating, include a link to their site.

7. Let other bloggers know they've been nominated.

 

7 random facts about me 

1. I like my pajamas to match. They don't have to be from the same set, but they should match a little!

2. My favorite color is purple. I even painted a couple walls in my old bedroom a pretty shade of purple! 

3. I FINALLY cleaned my desk at work! This was lonnnnngggg overdue! Typically my desk is only clean for Back to School Night... not this year! I am vowing to ty and keep it clean! #whathaveigottenmyselfinto

4. Italian, Mexican, or American food.... count me in! Oh, and i love to snack. 

5. I love the movie You've Got Mail. It is probably the only movie that i can recite quotes from. 

6. Diet Coke is a huge treat for me, but other than hat i drink tea ALOT. 

7. I have lost 17.2 lbs as of Saturday morning!

15 bloggers I love 

Katie @ Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

Jami @ Somewhat Domesticated

Molly @ Carry Your Heart With Me

Chrissy & Nate @ everyday with the jays

Emily @ Emmy June

Elyse @ My Life With a Cherry on Top

Meg @ Sweetly Complicated

Beverly @ la, la, love, learn, laugh

Tiffany @ the coffeehouse

Sarah @ the {mr.} and the {mrs.}

Lindsey @ Trial By Sapphire

  Michelle @ The Vintage Apple

Susan @ Suzels Says

Carissa @ lowercase letters

Ashley @ Adventures of Newlyweds

Lovin' all of these blogs and I wait for their next posts. Head on over to their blogs & make a new friend! 

Just a couple ... AWARDS!!!

Awards for this little corner of the blog world?!? Holy cow! This makes me happy!  

So, here they are ... This blog wears them proudly! 

AND this one too.... (had my eye on this one!)

So from what I can tell I am supposed to:

1. Link back to the blog that awarded me

(And here's where i also share my gratitude!) Thanks to Chrissy over at Buzzing with Ms. B! I have truly enjoyed following this blog... in fact, if i could i would award her right back! Visit her cute little blog and find all sorts of simple ideas! 

I also recieved the Top 10 from the lovely Emmy A Daydreams of a Student Teacher! She rocks! Thanks so much for the award ... oh and that you follow me! That is a huge compliment too! 

2. Follow the person who gave me the award

Duh! Already done! 

3. Pass along the award! In this case two... for the following bloggers! Boy, oh boy... here i go!

In no particular order...

Kara @ Treadwell's Math Adventures 

Though she teaches much older kiddos, I enjoy reading about the strategies Kara uses with her students! 

Jami over at Somewhat Domesticated! Love this girl and her recipe trials, vews on wine, and her GREAT sense of humor! (Oh and she's a baseball fan!) Congrats Jami!

Taylor @ Baking, Crafting, Teaching

Love reading Taylor's stuff about behavior! It seems like she's got all this behavior stuff down packed! Can't wait to read more! 

Angelia @ Extra Special Teaching

I love Special Education and love reading what other special educators do in their rooms. I love teachers, but boy, do I love to read what other special educators face on a daily basis! (It makes me feel less alone!) 

Alicia @ First Grade Factory

Love this blog design! And the post about behavior really was awesome! Great work Alicia!

Jen @ Hello Mrs. Sykes

Lovin' all the reading stuff she shares! Congrats Jen! 

Marcia @ Learning In Bliss

She's got a great post about her Friendship Luncheon that she does for Valentine's Day each year! Great idea! (I am anti-party - its just too much unstructured time for my little kiddos, but something that promotes friendship is a wonderful thought!) 

Beverly @ la,la, love, learn, & laugh

Love this girl! She's got a great view on life! I enjoy reading all her posts, but especially loved her post yesterday! She is so sweet! (Beverly, please know I said a prayer for your fiance's Papa!) 

Laura @ tattling to the teacher

What a great name, who wouldn't want to follow?!? I just want to know how she handles all the tattles and if she has any tricks that i have yet to use! 

Lindsey @ Trial By Sapphire

This girl has some great insights on life, style, and so much more! Love that she is a newlywed and ready to take on the world! 

Abby @ The Teacher "Extraordinaire"

This lady has got some spunk! And I love it! She is super motivated o teach and I love that too! What's not to love about someone whose motivated to teach kiddos!?!?!

Mr. B @ Mr. B's Beach Brains

I think this guy is super BRAVE! It seems like this teaching world is dominated by the ladies and the same is definitely true of this bloggy world! I love that Mr. B hs taken this world on by storm! Great reflections and input on teaching thus far! Enjoy your awards!

Well, that is all for now... that is quite the list of ladies and one gent! Love them all! 

Hope you all had a wonderful TUESDAY!