Tutu Giveaway???

I have made quite a few tutu's now and have a ton of tulle .. Soooo I was thinking.. why not have a tutu giveaway!

I love tutu's but couldn't find the colors that I wanted so I started making my own! So far I have made a pink and black rocker girl for my daughter and one for my niece. 3 red and green Christmas color tutu's that will be used for pictures very soon and an orange and black Halloween tutu dress!

So here is the thing.. I want to know if there is anyone out there that would like a free tutu?? If I get at least 6 responses to this blog then I will do a tutu giveaway! I will list the colors that I have and you can tell me what you want and even the size! This can be for an adult or a child! I know lots of us runner types enjoy wearing our tutu's to the running events!

So lets hear it! Who wants to win a tutu?

Here is one of the Rocker Girl tutu's that I made!

You would think....

That as a photographer I would always have my camera in hand and there would be more pictures of everyone around me.. but lately I haven't been carrying my camera much.. and I haven't been taking many pictures.. Other than for work of course.

I realized last night after a very frightening dream that I need to change that.. and of course my point and shoot is just not as good as it used to be.. so I don't use it much anymore.. so until Christmas and the present that I know I am getting ;) I will just have to irritate my family and friends with my big camera.. hehehehe..

I did however take a few pictures of us decorating the Christmas tree.. but alas they are on my other computer.... It is time for me to reinstall windows on my laptop again and erase everything so that it will actually work like it is supposed to again.

I have so many pictures that my hard drive hardly has any space left!


So who is enjoying the giveaways??? Share me with your friends cause you can live anywhere and win!

Jewelry Giveaway!

Just in time for Christmas I am doing a giveaway of this Navy Wife inspired bracelet and earrings hand created by Gambizzle Jewels

To enter the contest just post in the comments section saying who you want it for and what your military affiliation is.

The drawing will be done on Dec. 11th. Goodluck!!

Thunderstruck Giveaway!

There is a cute new kids movie out that you can get for free just by entering this giveaway!

Here is what Thunderstruck is about.

NBA superstar Kevin Durant plays himself in this action-packed family film about a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16-year-old fan. When Brian (Taylor Gray) magically switches basketball skills with his hero, Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team... while Kevin Durant suddenly can’t make a shot to save his life! But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner means working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero’s season.

To enter all you have to do is play this blog app and enter your results below! That's it!


Have fun! The drawing will be done on 12-10.

Looking for a Liquid Eyeliner??

Look no further! I have searched for one that I would love FOREVER and finally I have found it. I tried several different brands and most recently I tried Ulta brand.. and was severely disappointed! The weird sponge material that they (and a few other) eyeliner brands use dried up quick and left a very flaky mess on my eyes.

I really find it pointless to have an eyeliner that flakes off only minutes after putting it on. Not to mention that you get eyeliner pieces in your eyes. Eyeliner should never come off in pieces! Not only that the Ulta dried up in only a few days! I barely got a week out of it before it would not work anymore. Take note of that Ulta.. your eyeliner sucks. I recommend not even wasting your money on trying this brand. You will be disappointed.

So I went into Sephora looking for a liquid eyeliner that would actually work and the lady there recommended Lorac. Not the cheapest around with a price tag of $23... but I figured I would give it a try anyway.

It glides on smoothly and stays! It doesn't clump or run. It doesn't flake or peel. It STAYS! I love it! You can make the line as thin or thick as you like since Lorac uses a BRUSH instead of a sponge! I have found my brand and will stick with it unless I find something that works just as good if not better and cheaper!

So go check it out and give it a test at an Ulta or Sephora store near you.

Navy Wife Jewlery Giveaway!!!

I will be doing a giveaway for some jewelry from Gambizzle jewels but I would first love to see if I have any readers that would participate. If you are interested please post a response to this blog and I will get the Giveaway up in the next couple days.

Veteran's Day Guest Blogger

In Honor of Veteran's Day I have a special guest blogger. Courtney Biltmore
Thank you Courtney for taking the time to write for my blog and share such great information.

Celebrating American Heroes
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Veterans Day? Have you ever gotten it confused with Memorial Day? Many people in the United States have no idea why we celebrate Veterans Day or the reasons behind it. It is a day that has more meaning than most people think and the history of the holiday is extremely significant.

Veterans Day first started back in 1918, when the United States signed an armistice with Germany on November 11th, at 11am. The signing of the armistice signified the end of World War 1, and the following year President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day a holiday. Almost twenty years later in 1938, congress passed a resolution that made November 11th a legal federal holiday. Finally, in 1954, congress moved to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, in order to honor all the men and women who served in World War 2 and the Korean War as well as the preceding wars. Today, Veterans Day is a day to celebrate all men and women who have served in the Armed Forces since the inception of our nation.

Many people confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day, and, while they are similar, their meanings are quite different. Veterans Day is a day dedicated to celebrating those who have or are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day, on the other hand, is a day given to memorialize those who have died in the service of this country.

Celebrating Veterans Day
Because so many people forget the true meaning of Veterans Day, the day often goes with less celebrating and more relaxing that it deserves. People who have the day off from work use it to relax and run errands, but really there is so much more that can be done! Here are a few ways you can celebrate Veterans Day this year:

1. Decorate your House – Getting your family and neighbors involved in showing your support for the men and women who protect our freedom is a great way to thank our service members as well as teach your children (if you have any) about the importance of Veterans Day and gratitude. Putting up flags, posters, patriotic banners or pictures that your kids make is a great way to spend the day focused on patriotic activities.

2. Go to a Parade – Many cities hold Veterans Day parades to honor those who live locally and have or are serving in the Armed Forces. By going to a parade, you are able to meet those in your community who sacrifice to protect your right and you are able to thank them in person. Additionally, most parades have other local performers or musicians and they are a great way to be more involved in your community.

3. Give Service – Giving service at a VA hospital or at a veteran’s memorial in your community is a great way to get involved on Veterans Day. Many communities have memorials that honor local citizens who serve, and hospitals allow people to visit and talk to patients or the elderly who may not be able to get out as often as they would like.


No matter how you choose to spend your Veterans Day this year, remember that your ability to have a day to thank the men and women who protect this country comes from their sacrifices and willingness to risk what they have to protect the greater good of the nation. Be sure to take some time to think about this sacrifice and show your thanks in the best way possible.

Courtney Biltmore writes about VA news for MilitaryVALoan.com, a site that helps veterans and service members find the lowest VA home loan rates and save money on their VA mortgages.

Viper Pilot Book Giveaway!!

It is giveaway time again! This book is about the life of an Air Force Fighter Pilot. As a milspouse myself I enjoy reading about what our military men and women go through so I was happy to be able to do this giveaway. I look forward to hearing what you all think about this book as well. Here is a link to an exceprt from the book. https://www.facebook.com/ViperPilotAMemoirofAirCombat/app_329898510397252?hc_guid=6285b8e8-0440-4511-b3de-15448f38fba5

Post below to enter and just tell me a little bit about why you want the book or what you like to read. I will be doing the drawing on October 17th. Good Luck!

Winner for Dark Shadows!!!

Hello again! Today is drawing day so I used RANDOM.ORG to choose my winner.. I wish I was able to give something to both people who entered but I only have one prize. :( Here are the results... ... .. .. ....

whitney woodallOctober 2, 2012 3:33 PM mwaaahaaahaaa..... COLLINS CREEP-TASTIC!!! You are the official winner of the giveaway. Please email me your address at phughens1@yahoo.com to claim your prize. If you do not claim within 3 days it goes to the runner up. Thanks for playing.. I will have more giveaways coming up very soon!! Hint: It is a book!!

Debates...

This is the first ever presidential debate I have watched.. Mainly because our country has never been in as bad of shape as it is now. During the debate I watched a lot of people post about it on fb.. I have to say that I am thoroughly disappointed in the "issues" people chose to make their voices heard on. I didn't see ANYONE post about education or tax reform... Nothing on health care.. No.. I saw people posting about Sesame street... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? YOU WANT TO CHOOSE YOUR VOTE BASED ON A CHILDREN'S SHOW?????? YEAH, CAUSE THAT IS WHAT IS GOING TO MATTER! Come on people, please for the love of God and country, choose your candidate not based on the color of their skin or a children's show which we have about 1000 other shows to choose from.. Choose based on real issues, taxes, health care, education! Our country is in higher debt now than they have ever been .. violence is getting worse... and Military funding is being cut only to be cut further.. I know where my vote is going as a Military wife. Where is yours going .. and more importantly WHY? Is it going where it is going? Please try to allow some logic to lead you to what is best for our country instead of issues that don't make a bit of difference.