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Bible Journaling – Monday Musing

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Hello pretties,
April is a month of renewal and I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you, my lovely readers Bible Journaling. Journaling is a popular tool for memory keeping – family events, special occasions, all those special bits of life we don’t want to forget. So why not journal about our faith, in a very creative way. Take a peek…

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What’s Inside?


hand lettering guides


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Doodling guides


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Fun Tools – stamping


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Fun Tools – stenciling


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Bible Journaling

Joanne Fink and Regina Yoder, the creators of Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Techniques to Express Your Faith, have created a beautiful guide for documenting our thoughts on faith. It’s another way to further think about a particular scripture, parable, religious figure – digging deeper if you will. To get you started, there are prompts – checkout page 9. You can use a variety tools; for example, washi tape, stickers, die-cuts, watercolor paints, hand lettering, etc. And, there is no wrong or right in bible journaling. But if that wasn’t enough, there is a gallery of real life examples of bible journaling for inspiration. The bonus goodies in the back are amazing – vellum for tracing designs, stickers, tabs, and much more.

This guide is the perfect tool to start bible journaling, with vibrant illustrations and lots of extras! I love this guide so much, I have one to gift to a lucky reader. Hop on over to my Instagram for all the deets.

Do you journal?

P.S. This is a great Mother’s Day gift!

Linking with these lovely bloggers.

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Intentional – Word For 2017

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Happy New Year Pretties,
I hope everyone was able to take some time off during the holiday season to rest your mind and your body. It is another year and I am ready to begin anew. I have picked a word of the year before, read about last year’s word here. I chose intentional because I want to achieve some specific goals that require laser focus. So I need to take actionable steps that will lead to the fulfillment of these goals.

Three Ways to Live Intentionally

1 – Make a plan, write it down. You cannot be intentional on nothingness – so decide what it is you want and put it to paper.
2 – Be flexible. Let’s face it, life happens but we have to stay focused on our goals. When an obstacle surfaces, be flexible enough to re-route so you remain intentional.
3 – Give it time. Moving in an intentional manner takes time. Do not get impatient and take an action that isn’t intentional because you want to meet a deadline of some sort. Stop and regroup but still keep your intentional mindset.

I am ready to excel in 2017, lots of new things planned, including celebrating a big blog anniversary.

Do you have a word for 2017? Do share!!
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Fitness Toys – Friday Faves – 37

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The Details:
Electronic smart fork – lights up and vibrates when you are eating too fast so you consume fewer calories – $100.00
Kitchen safe – enjoy a snack and then lock it up to avoid emotional eating, save those snacks for your cheat day – $49.95
Jawbone fitness wristband – tracks how you sleep, eat, and move – $130.00
Body fat/water monitor – includes your water weight – $59.99
Destiny’s Child – Jumpin Jumpin – $.99

Happy Friday,
How’s your 2014 going, still writing 2013? I have, more than a few times. But this year is off to a fab start. This week? That’s another story, just getting back into the groove, getting organized, setting priorities, revamping stuff, just getting it all together for a great year. I am in a three week training class so my posts will be slimmed down until I finish training. Can’t wait to fill you in!

I posted about my 50 X 50 Challenge and sounds like you lovelies are getting fine too! I am a gadget girl so today I’m posting some fitness “toys” to help us get Fit and Fabulous. The smart fork was all the rage at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) last year, we all eat too fast, this toy slows us down resulting in fewer calories. That food safe was invented for me. I can stash my oatmeal cookies and vanilla wafers and schedule a sweet snack for a cheat day. Now if I could fit a mojito in there too! Sometimes we think we’re really getting in, that Jawbone will tell the truth. And, I know y’all hate water weight, now we can see it and get rid of it by drinking more water. Of course you need some jams for your workout, get moving with Jumpin Jumpin!

Honestly just thinking about getting fit can be a drag, but these toys make it a lot more fun! I’m ordering the food safe! What’s your favorite fitness toy?

Link parties{here}.

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne


Co-Hosting A Lovely Blog Hop

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Welcome to A Lovely Blog Hop, where each Thursday we have the grand opportunity to meet and connect with lovely new bloggers, such as myself! Now you have something to do and somewhere to go on Thursdays!

 Enjoy!

Rules (Not really rules but a guide):

1. Follow your host and any co-hosts (if it applies). Co-hosts will be the first 3 to 5 entries.
I am your host,  Rekita @ Her&Nicole and I am the first linky. 



Feel free to leave a comment and introduce yourself!


Sponsor Co-Hosts:
Kimberly Anne @ Manifest Yourself
2. Link it!
Link up your blog or anything else you find lovely. Share your family, fashion, food, crafts, or anything that you love this week. Please, please, please, share the love and include a link back to this blog hop.

3. Spread it!
This is a blog hop after all, so hop around! Visit other blogs and say Hi!

4. Grab it! 
Grab the button and place it somewhere in your blog or add just the link. Preferably in your blog post. 



This is to help us promote this blog hop, believe me, the more the merrier! Or post the link somewhere in your blog. 





5. Tweet it!





Please help me to promote this blog hop by sharing it to others. 
So tweet it to show everyone where you link up on Thursdays!

6. The most important rule of them all, HAVE FUN BLOG HOPPING!



OOTD #17 – Red, White, and Blue

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Hi pretty ones,
Last day before the holiday break! I love time off, hope y’all get to do something really fun! Today’s OOTD is red, white, and blue of course – dressed up or dressed down!

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The Details:
Dressy
Top with Sheer Overlay – Eloquii – similar here
Capri Pants(old) – similar here
Wedge sandals (old) – similar here
Bubble Necklace – similar here

Casual
Tank top with cutout(old) – similar here
Ripped Boyfriend Jeans(old) – similar here
Sandals(old) – similar here

What are you wearing for the 4th? Have a safe and happy holiday pretties!

Link parties{here}.

Let’s connect on bloglovin and Instagram!

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

OOTD #16 – Florals Rerun

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Hello pretties,
Welcome to Wednesday, hope your week is peaceful, positive, and productive thus far. I didn’t realize how much floral I have in my closet. I think this is my 3rd OOTD with a floral. And I’m really loving how my clutch collection is growing. This outfit could have been called Eloquii because half of it is from sadly, the almost defunct Eloquii.

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The Details:
Top(Eloquii) – similar here
Jeans(Macy’s) – similar here
Clutch(Eloquii) – similar here
Sandals(Shoe Carnival-old) – similar here
Necklace (My own)

The floral trend is wildly popular in fashion right now, but I like florals best as a complement vs. head to toe. But, I would love to try a very feminine floral dress. Perfect for a sexy date night! How are you wearing the floral trend?

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Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

Short Story

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Hi there pretty ones,
I sure hope y’all enjoyed your weekend! I mentioned I worked a bit on Saturday which was cool and chilled the rest of the weekend. The weather was really nice here and noticed a lot of ladies sporting shorts. Now I don’t think that shorts have an age limit. If they make you feel pretty, rock on! But, here are some tips to wear them well:

-Decide what length you want to wear, too short and you’re showing your goodies, too long might be less flattering. Consider the inseam – of say between 7 or 8 inches which hits about about mid thigh.

-Consider a structured fabric that looks more fitted. The more billowy the shorts, the bigger you look.

-Keep your top out rather than tucked in(OK with a jacket or cardi).

-Daisy Dukes? Yep denim can work but keep em’ neat, with a hem or a cuff.

-High heels and shorts are fine, but better for a night out.

Are you wearing shorts this season?

1 – Giorgio Armani 2 – Marni 3 – Nanette Lepore 4 – Diane von Furstenberg
5 – Nanette Lepore

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Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

OOTD #15 – A Dress or A Maxi

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Hey Pretty Ones,
Well more rainy days but I’m not complaining because my grass is happy and I like the cooler temps. Today’s OOTD features a paisley/floral maxi dress that converts to a maxi skirt, clever huh, very versatile.

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The Details:
Top(Eloquii) – similar here
Dress-convertible(Lane Bryant) – similar here
Belt(Eloquii) – similar here
Necklace (Caroline G shop) – here
Bangle(Charming Charlie) – similar here
Sandals(6pm.com) similar here

It’s good to have pieces in your wardrobe that are multipurpose, to stretch that wardrobe budget. This maxi dress/skirt fits the bill. Simple top with my new favorite accessory – the belt. The bow detail is a simple complement since the maxi skirt is kinda busy and give me a waistline. I’m itching to do another DIY using the lucite bangle, maybe add rhinestones. The 3-stone necklaces are a take on the ever popular bubble necklaces which I blogged about here. Caroline G also carries a 1-stone necklace that’s cute too.

How do you get the most out of your wardrobe?

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I’d love for you to follow me on bloglovin and Instagram!

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

Fab Five Friday Ten

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Hello pretty people,
It’s Friday and I am dancing a jig right now. This was a week of change for me on the work front, but adaptability is a part of success, roll with it! Quiet weekend planned – time with Daddy and narrowing down the vaca spot, YES!! Warmer weather signals the start of cook-outs and picnics and I’ve put together some warm weather gear to make preparing your summer treats easier!

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1-Easypeasy drumsticks – Nordic Ware – $12.49//2-No bugs, no spills wine glass – Vino2Go – $12.69//3-Add a flame s’mores -Williams-Sonoma – $12.95//4-Personal ice pops – Zoku – $24.95//5-Eat it! – Weird Al Yankovic

What’s your favorite cook-out or picnic treat?

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I’d love for you to follow me on bloglovin and Instagram!

Enjoy your weekend!

Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne