Subscribe Today for May’s Exclusive Content!!

Posted on 1 May, 2016 by admin

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It’s May!! Here is the South that means the End of the School Year and the beginning of Hot Days!! And. I for one can not wait!! Check out May’s Content – Available Now for all Subscribers.

Get Your May Desktop Calendar – Your College Days Planner Stickers and Your Free Sprit Print. Follow this link to download yours today.

Did you know that when you subscribe you have access to all the Exclusive Content that we have shared over the past year? And, it is still available for download today. Here’s a Peak at last month’s Content.

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Things I learned in my 30’s

Posted on 27 April, 2016 by admin

From Crayons to Perfume - Lessons Learned in my 30's

I can hardly believe that I’m 40 today. I have battled with this more than a little bit. I know that it beats all the alternatives ( i.e, not being alive). But, still I am not sure I’m ready to accept it. Each year has been a learning experience, teaching and un-teaching lessons. And, with each day I become more and more comfortable in my own skin and I grow more confident in who I am and the things that I want and need. But, there have been some important things that I learned during my 30’s.

Being Called an Adult Doesn’t Make You One. People will not always live up to your expectations, and you will not always live up to theirs.
Haste Makes Waste. Take your time. Think things through and be strategic whenever possible.
Love Yourself First… Warts and All. Simply put, you can not expect others to love you if you do not love yourself and accept your own shortcomings.
You Probably Don’t Know More Than Your Parents. Age affords you both experience and perspective. I can admit today that I still don’t know as much as my mother does. And her advice, unsolicited or not is usually sound.
Trust Your Gut. I honestly believe for all intents and purposes you know a Lemon when you see one.
Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Achieving Your Goals. I’ve done a lot of this. It is something that I am still working on, but I feel like I have gotten better over time.
Struggle Builds Character. NO ONE wants to struggle. NO ONE wants to live in uncertainty. But, who you come out being on the other side of that struggle. Well, it can be amazing.
It’s Not Over Until It’s Over. Whether you are 40 like I am today, or 70, if you have life and health and strength. It Ain’t Over!!

Just for fun, I thought I would share some of my favorite/relevant/age approriate quotes with you.

Photo Source: MediaWebApps

Quotes on Women

And, if you got this far, as a special thanks for celebrating my birthday with me, I am offering a 15% off coupon for my birthday. Coupon Code: thebig40 Today Only. So run by our Etsy Shop and save!!

Mother’s Day Bookmarks – Freebie – Print – Personalize – Color

Posted on 22 April, 2016 by admin

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FREE PRINTABLE MOTHER’S DAY BOOKMARKS

Mother’s Day is May 8, 2016. And, I know first hand that there is nothing like getting something special from your little ones on that day. With just two weeks left until the Big Day show Mom some love by giving her your very own creative Mother’s Day bookmark. Just Print, Personalize or Color. The little ones love to show Mom just how special she is. Let them put their own unique stamp on these bookmarks that Mom is sure to love. You have three different options to choose from, get all three or just the one you want!!

FOR BEST RESULTS:

Print On White Card stock or other heavier weight paper.
Cut
Create – Color -Personalize
Laminate (if you would like, to preserve your creation)

Nautical Bookmark

I Love You Because

Butterfly Coloring Bookmark

All Three

Still looking for ideas, check out last years’s Mother’s Day Coloring Sheet found here and Printables for Grandma and Auntie found here.

The 2016 Spring Must Have List

Posted on 21 April, 2016 by admin

Much like the beginning of fall, the beginning of Spring started very off kilter. The day starts off very cool and ended with temperatures upwards of 70 degrees. We are more than 30 days into Spring and things seem to finally be evening out. I have been reluctant to switch out my seasonal clothes, especially for the kids. But, I have had my eyes on several pieces that have made my Must Have List for Spring.

Spring Must Haves

Spring Tops – This covers so many different items. Something I ALWAYS swoon over during Spring is the Spring Trench Coat. This is essential to this time of year, because it is a transitional piece, which means that you can wear it to bridge the gap. It will keep you both stylish and warm while the weather adjusts and while they figure out exactly what temperature is comfortable in the office.

Especially during this time of year, there are so many styles as well as color options available. Also, on my radar this year are the Spring Caftans/Kimono Style blazers that can pull an outfit together and keep things breezy all at the same time, depending on their cut and composition.

Spring Tops – Clickable Links

Trench Coat

Kimono

Ted Baker Floral Print Jacket

Spring Scarves – I love a light weight scarf. I never want to wear anything to heavy when the seasons are changing. But, sometimes you have to “protect your neck”. I don’t always need a jacket, as long as I can keep my neck protected. For me personally, that can prevent me from entering the season with a cold. Besides its practical purposes, there is something romantic and airy about them. With floral prints being a big trend this season, there are many choices available. The Boho-Chic look seems to be very popular this season as well.

Spring Scarves – Clickable Links

Linen Cotton Scarf

GERINLY Womens Scarves: Blumarine Floral Pattern Soft Satin Wrap Scarf

Spring Jewelry – Spring Jewelry Trends always leans towards the beach/coastal look, to coordinate with the other fashion that is out there. I find myself drawn to turquoise and corals at this time of the year.

Spring Jewelry

Spring Jewelry – Clickable Links

Braid to Love You Necklace in Mint

Long Dark Demi Diva

Carla Earrings in Amazonite

What are your favorite pieces to sport during Spring?

A Peek Inside My Planner Pages + Printable Planner Sticker Freebies

Posted on 16 April, 2016 by admin

A Peak Inside My Planner Pages + Free Printable Planner Stickers stage-presents.com

Pictured Here: My Life Planner by Erin Condren, My BlueSky Planner from Walmart, Planner Stickers I purchased from CoffeeBreakPlanner(Instagram), Some Hobby Lobby Stickers, Plus a host of Free Printable Stickers from a Little Bit of Everywhere.

do you crave organization like some people crave sweets? me too…

I remember distinctly saying that I was not going to get caught up into the “Planner Craze”, but somehow I find myself swept up in it. I genuinely think it’s just another way for my Mild OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) to manifest itself. And, I guess that’s ok. Keeping this ship smooth sailing is just that much easier when I write everything down. Hey, sue me, I am going to be 40 in a couple of weeks. I need all the prompting and reminders that I can get. Can you tell that I am not really embracing the Road to 40? But, that is definitely for another post.

Setting up my Planner Each Week is therapeutic for me, it falls under the category of Adult Coloring. It’s something about playing with the layouts each week and figuring out what works best. So far no week has been identical to the last. But, I think I have come up with my staples. Things that I know I need to track each week. For home that would be my chores, kid/family stuff, shopping, menu planning, what I am eating, drinking and tracking my medicine/vitamins. For the Business/Blog that would be social media, content planning, blogging, and the Etsy Store. I try to end my day by going over what needs to be done the next day. It kind of gives me a head start, and I am all for that.

I have fallen in love with a few Etsy Stores that offer all kinds of options for making your planner pages pop. And, I have found way too many Free Printables all over Pinterest. So just for fun, I decided to try my hand at my making my own Printable Planner Stickers. I went with ones that I thought pretty much everyone could use.

Download Yours Here. Right Click and Save. You have the Option to Print Them On A Full Page Sticker Sheet That You Can Feed Through Your Printer, or Go Old School Print, Cut and Glue. I hope that you enjoy them and that they make your planning just that much easier!! Happy Planning.

TELL ME WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO WITH YOUR ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE? — mARY OLIVER

Click Here To Read More About Planning Your Way.

Getting the Final Say on the Target Pillowfort Collection pt. 3

Posted on 23 March, 2016 by admin

Welcome Back to Week Three (the final week) of my Love Affair with the New Target Pillowfort ™ Collection. This week we are featuring the last of the (4) Ready to Play Rooms. And, if I can say anything about these rooms is that I love their use of color. I am particularly a fan of the navy blue and green mixture, teal and orange and… the splashes of yellow. I believe that I child’s bedroom should not only reflect their style but be upbeat and lively. If you have clicked through to the Featured Rooms, I am sure that you have recognized by now that a lot of the rooms share some of the same furniture. So even though I picked through a lot of the good stuff already, I was still able to come up with some favorites. That surprisingly have made their way on to my Shopping List. Shock of all Shocks, lol.