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girl power

April 4, 2017 Filed in awesome bloggers,random,things i love

today i have three special women to share about!
these women inspire me and are great examples of following their passions in life.



ashley campbell is one of my favorite people!
she is incredibly thoughtful & kind.
she is encouraging to everyone she meets.
she is a creative genius – it’s true!
and WOW does that girl know how to rock the camera!!
her style – the lighting, the editing, the sharpness – she is sooooo good!
And lucky for all of us… she started SnapShop to teach the rest of us about photography too!

she teaches how to use your DSLR camera and/or your phone’s camera – all online!
you can learn anything you wanted to know – at your own pace, in your own house.
there are so many great courses on her site!
(she even interviewed me for one of them… )


i think you need her classes.
who doesn’t want to take better photos?!

Registration includes access to all SnapShop content (used by over 3000 students since 2009), including: 

  • SnapShop DSLR Course (a $200 value)
  • SnapShop Phone Course (a $50 value)
  • Interviews & tips with leading photographers & bloggers
  • Course discussions
  • Additional lessons posted monthly by Ashley Ann and guests!

right now you can get $10 off your registration with the code Meg10.
click over to the SnapShop site and get started!



my friend wrote a book about friendships and it came out today!
Never Unfriended by Lisa-Jo Baker
1. how beautiful is that cover?? talk about perfect colors!
2. i love that she wrote a book on this subject because seriously… friendships are wonderful & amazing but not always – right???
3. when i met lisa-jo i was just supposed to get a ride to my hotel with her but she insisted i eat with them and spend the rest of the day with her group!  she is good at this friendship thing.  i can definitely learn from her and maybe you can too!



And another book came out today too…. but a different kind!
Simply Tuesday Adult Coloring Book by Emily Freeman
This is to go alongside Emily’s book Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World.
what a fun idea emily!!

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nashville

October 7, 2016 Filed in awesome bloggers,friends,me me me,travels

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last week i got to get away for some girlfriend time.
it was just what i was needing!
i met up with my friend shannan  in nashville, tennesse.
her book “Falling Free” launched that week and her publisher is in nashville.
she was doing some press work with them and i just tagged along.
🙂

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after arriving we took a nap.  seriously.
we are wild.
off the charts.

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Shannan was speaking at an (In)Courage event that evening and i decided to join them too.
there was a panel discussion about friendship, then we chatted in small groups and made new friends.  🙂

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the next morning shannan left early for book/work/promo stuff and i literally stayed in bed all day.
D R E A M Y!
(yes… i did bring my own mug! i knew i’d be in the room a lot, drinking lots of coffee and hotels either have teeny tiny mugs or paper cups.  so i thought ahead and threw a REAL size mug into my suitcase to help me relax even more!)
after Live with Kelly (& Chris Pratt) AND The Price is Right… i clicked around the local Nashville news channels and there she was!
Shannan cooked tacos on Today in Nashville & got to share about her book.
how fun is that?

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after it aired i texted her “i just took 72 photos of your news cast!”
i wanted to be sure i got a good one!

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that evening her publisher threw her a party at a very lovely restaurant called Adele’s.
i wish i’d taken 100 more photos but i didn’t.
doesn’t she look ga-ga-gorgeous in that vintage dress!?!
perfect choice!
it was so fun to get to celebrate her accomplishments and meet so many of her Nashville area friends!
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and see some of my own!
so fun to get to sit with laura at dinner!!!
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it was such a fun night!
i was so thrilled to be her plus one.
LOL.

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we goofed around in nashville the rest of the weekend doing more eating and talking.
we are pros at NOT finding the cool things to do in cool cities.
neither one of us like to plan or make decisions so we end up at a strip mall or mcdonalds or dairy queen.
no joke.
but who cares – all we want is time to talk & the tables at mcdonalds over a fountain Coke work just fine for that.
seriously though you do not want us to be your tour guides.
we’re terrible.
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we did hit Anthropologie.
that store is so pretty and so awesome and so ridiculous all in one.
usually i leave empty handed but filled with inspiration!
inspired because of things like this – check out this quilt (below)
IT IS MADE OF ENVELOPES!
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it’s P A P E R!!!
who thinks of this stuff?!!  who sews envelopes together to make a quilt?!
brilliant artists – that’s who!

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our friend tara lives close by(ish) and came to join us for saturday night!
she IS a wonderful tour guide and found us great spots to eat and shop.
she saved the day!
tara always brings the laughter to any party.
i feel lucky to be her friend.
the three of us stayed up waaaay too late talking about everything imaginable while enjoying our stash of party food.

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the goodbyes always come too soon.
AND i forgot to have shannan sign my book!

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several times during the weekend i had moments of overwhelming gratitude to God for putting me with certain people at the perfect time.
i had some truly important DEEP talks with brand new friends that i NEEDED to have.
it blew me away with how specifically God was meeting my needs that i didn’t even voice out loud that i needed.
more than once i thought “wow God! thank you so much for this conversation! you really DO know my heart!” while the other person was still talking!
not to mention all the ways my “old” friends blessed me too!
i am a verbal processor and i needed several days to get allllll my words out – and processed.  😉

 

i felt loved by God in nashville.
(maybe that’s how everyone feels in nashville?! HA!)
that was not what i was expecting to get from that trip but i’m not complaining one bit.
so now…. the most important part of this post is this:

have you read Falling Free?

i loved it for so many reasons and i know you will too.
you can order it here on Amazon or it is available anywhere books are sold!

shannan – i am so proud of all the hard work you did to bring your words into the world.
you continue to be an example of humility, grace, wisdom and all with no frills.
i just like you so stinkin’ much.
the end.

🙂

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Tara - I was just getting lost in your blog, enjoying all the eye candy you enhance my life with and WHAT??? it’s me and you and shanbam and margs and ice cream and laughter and happiness and i want to do it all again. i love you so my friend!

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Friends that you can say “hey, I want a nap” to are golden. Truth.

Tessa - I just started reading “Falling Free” and I can’t wait to read more tonight after the littles are in bed. I found Shannan’s blog when she went to Ecuador with Ashley Campbell. Oh my goodness, she has rocked my world in every good way possible and I haven’t read her book yet. In some ways, it is like I have finally found a kindred spirit and in other ways, she is pushing me out of my comfort zone by reminding me about the simplicity and importance of loving thy neighbor. I also have to add that I could totally relate to not needing to see the “tourist attractions” and instead, just wanting to veg in a hotel room and talk over a soda at McD’s. Sounds absolutely wonderful! 🙂

Heather - That Flower Patch girl is the best!! I love her va va vintage dress!! Hey can I ask what paint color you have in your “new” house!!

jo - Shannon is stunning looking in that dress. What a humble lady. Wish her much success with the book. Looks like you had a lot of fun.

Laura - Love you!!!!

Su - So I just got the following email from my mil and then I see this post. Perhaps I should order the book, eh? Here is the email. Pass it onto Shannan; I am sure it will encourage her 🙂

Email:

I have a friend that I am anxious to tell you about who, in agreement with her husband and children, have made a decision to give up the life they have been living and step out in faith to follow Christ – the kind of stories that excite you. Part of their decision was confirmed by a book, “Falling Free”. Below are reviews of the book and her blog if you are interested. Maybe you are already familiar with her. mom

sharon / tpt - Geez how fun! Good on ya.
I follow you both. Have her book already:) You are great lights in the world. For reals.

and #anthropologyNeverwrong !!

Tiffany - Girl time, Girls Night Out, Girl Talk – Priceless!!

Stephanie L. Robertson - Hi Meg!
Enjoyed your post. Nashville is lots of fun.
Just two words: Nashville Flea Market! Oops, that was 3. Anyway, I live about an hour and a half south, so send me a msg the next time you guys all get together. Looks like so much fun!
Blessings!
Stephanie

Marcia (123 blog) - People on amazon are calling this book as “in the vein of Francis Chan’s Crazy Love” and that swayed me – I will buy it and I can’t wait to read.

SoCalLynn - I have read it and I love it. It has come at the perfect time for me as I am examining my existence and what I’m here for for the next 20 years. My youngest is graduating high school this year so that means I’m finished home schooling and I need to do something meaningful.

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organization made beautiful

February 3, 2016 Filed in awesome bloggers,creativity,pretty,things i love

i got the most fun package in the mail!
emily from jones design co. sent me the Paper Works February Collection.
i hadn’t even heard of this before.
i opened it up and kept saying “oh wow!” “oh this is beautiful!” over and over!
it is SO PRETTY!
i texted my friends right away saying “you won’t believe this package i got in the mail!”
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a calendar… weekly dinner menus… grocery lists… a print to frame… note cards… chore charts…. scripture cards… general lists… daily lists… and in this month’s there is a bonus of a make your own garland and stickers for grown up valentines.
it makes organization beautiful!

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look at all that gorgeous stuff?!!!
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the kits are part of a subscription program… they ship on the 15th of each month.
you can also choose from three different monthly subscription options:
the digital version – where you print everything yourself.
the print – where you get digital and also a professionally printed copy in the mail of many of the products
the print plus – you get everything above AND so much more… like everything in these pictures

you can purchase by the month or yearly.
you can cancel anytime.
each month has a different design.
which personally i love because i like change!

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i can’t stop staring at it.
and i can’t wait to use it!
who knew i could enjoy making a dinner menu?!

and this is so much prettier than my random ripped up notebook papers!
ha ha ha

i am honestly SO EXCITED to have this!
i can’t wait to see what comes every month!
what a treat!

and here’s something awesome… Emily is offering $5 off your first month’s order!
CLICK HERE for a code to use when you check out in the shop.

i think you are going to love it as much as i do!

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Mindy - I have been following Emily’s blog for a while. Such beautiful prints as well! (And don’t forget the house tour – so cute!)

jen - I’ve ordered prints from her before and but never the monthly kit. This is definitely making me want to give a try.

Julie - I teach at KHS and saw your son at the FBLA district competition on Wednesday. I wanted to go talk to him so badly, but didn’t want to be another person who bothers him because she reads his mom’s blog. It was so funny though…I was walking through our old gym where the teams were hanging out on my way to the new gym where I was passing out tests. He was in the bleachers and looked so much like the pictures you have shared on your blog of him. Just sitting in the stands for his game to begin.

Rebekah - I’ve always wanted to try this and now with the code, I think I will! I love pretty paper goods- so inspiring to be creative!

Kari - They thought of everything in this kit! It sure is motivating to stay organized when the materials look pretty. Kind of like being motivated to work out when you have new gear!!!

emily - What a kind write-up! I’m so glad you love the designs – you’ll be very excited about March 🙂

Morgan - Those are beautiful papers! What a great kit. I love the floral design.

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my super fabulous weekend & a giveaway.

May 6, 2014 Filed in awesome bloggers,faith,me me me,things i love

i spent the weekend talking my head off with Shannan.
i sure do like that girl.
she is the real dealio.
(if you haven’t watched this video on her blog you need to do it right now!)

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we were trying to get a selfie on her first smart phone… it was pretty hilarious.
i wish we had video of that!

we tried to thrift shop.
stupid Siri screwed it all up for us.
she took us to closed down businesses THREE times in a row.
we felt defeated.
and i got car sick.
so we settled for TJMaxx, Homegoods & Marshalls.

photo-55photo-56check out these huge baskets?!  i was trying to show how big they are.
the left is from HG and the two right are TJM.
and the galvanized one was too fun to leave there.
i plan on using them for blankets and pillows… because my kids love to sit down on the couch and throw the pillows on the floor.
and when they stand up they just drop the blanket on the floor.
maybe it will help if there is a PLACE for these things?
i know, i know… get real right?!  at least they will be pretty when they are being properly used…by me.
i also got that running skirt. (TJM)

the whale bag is going to be the pool bag this summer. (TJM)
i could NOT believe that swimsuit fit me… i was thrilled.  and shocked.
swimsuit shopping is almost always an all day affair.
but you know how you KNOW your own body?  i saw that suit and thought… that is my kind of suit.
and it was.  (TJM)
and that rug?!! thank you for finding it for me shannan.   (HG)
AND Justin’s pb for super cheap.   i very much like that.    (HG)
photo 1during our time together we talked and talked and talked.
we ate at the same restaurant both nights because “why re-invent the wheel?”
and i even got the exact same meal.
i needed a brief get away from my little world.
and it was absolutely wonderful.

on my way home i listened to an audio book.
Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World
YOU GUYS… i love love LOVED it.
seriously.photo 3i loved the book  A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
i was told Bob Goff is a character that is one of my FAVORITE parts of Donald Miller’s book.
at that point i was officially ALL IN.
i listened and smiled and teared up (happy tears) all the way home.
i enjoyed the way he describes the Jesus he knows.
and how we can find him too.
it’s not a churchy book.
it’s a Jesus book.

i am slow to catch on but each chapter starts with the phrase “i used to think _______ but now i know ______”
i think i finally noticed on chapter 18.
ha.
some of my favorites were:

“i used to think words spoken about us describe who we are, but now i know they shape who we are”

“i used to think you had to be special for God to use you, but now i know you simply need to say yes”

“i used to think i could shape the circumstances around me, but now i know Jesus uses circumstances to shape me”

“i used to think God was good some of the time, now i know He’s good all of the time”

this book really made me think about how do i love people  (pretty poorly sometimes)
about what kind of life do i want to live?   (adventure over boring? yes please!)
what kind of story am i living?
what does Jesus wants me to be DO-ing?
and remember again how much HE loves me.

Bob Goff… i love you.

afterlight-5this was my view the last hour of my drive.
no words needed.

guess what?!
i bought the book intending to read it… but then realized i could listen to it on my drive so i bought it again on Audible.com.
so…. i have a copy of the book and i want to GIVE IT AWAY to one of you.
🙂

in the comments tell me something you used to think but now you know differently.
it can be about God… life… parenting… ndship
maybe a little challenging but i can’t wait to read your responses!

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Dreamers - […] *Meg’s giving away a copy of Love Does! You should try to win it. SO GOOD. […]

debbie - I used to think people my age were OLD, but now I know that I may be older, but I am more young-at-heart than I was back then!!

Laura R. - I used to think that good parenting could solve any behavioral issue, now I know that trauma can cause pain that only time, love and the Lord can heal.

Sandy - I used to think I wasn’t smart enough to do hard things.
I now know it is smart to face hard things head on!!

Dana Heaton - I used to think homeschooling families were crazy! But I now homeschool and love it!…. I also used to think that I only wanted one child I now have four and want more! God is good! His plan is best!

Ashley - I used to think that I knew how parents should handle their children until I had my own!! 😉

The lovely one - I used to think I knew what love was, now I know what true love is when I look into the eyes of my babies.

Amber - I used to think not all my gifts could be used for God, but now I know all my gifts were put in me to glorify Him… even the crafty ones!

Southern Gal - I borrowed this book from the library and read it last fall. I loved it, too.

I used to think I had to have it all together all the time, but now I know God loves me no matter what.

Whitney R - I used to think I had to be a better person for God to
use me. But now I think he uses us just as we are, broken, hurt etc.

Abby - I used to think that nonbelievers just didn’t know God. Period. I’ve found that they may know lots about Him, but are just so broken that they can’t cling to anything as TRUTH anymore. But God is bigger, amen?

Kim Z. - I used to think I was too busy and never had any time, but now I know (after having kids) how busy and hectic life really is! A good busy!

Wow! That was so fun to think about what to put in that phrase…I’ve even thought of more! 🙂

Lisa - I used to think God was always angry with me but now I know how deeply he loves me despite all my junk. Glad you had a wknd away. I’m leaving next week to spend 2 days with my sister at a Beth Moore conference. Coming at the perfect time!

Gill - I love this blog and as an atheist I usually just gloss over all the Jesus/god/faith references and I concentrate on the beautiful photos but this post and more so the comments have left me completely alienated. More than that the unified voice of the commenters and the fundamentalist tone makes me anxious and kind of angry. I’m out.

Jennifer - I used to think that it was so important to have my house perfectly clean all the time. Now, I think it’s more important to have a house where we and our guests are comfortable!

Becky Kindel - I used to think that work came first…now I know that family does.

Hannah P - I used to think I could never impact someone’s idea of religion, because I only know “the basics.” So in theological discussions, I keep quiet. Turns out, I was relying on my own knowledge, thinking I was incapable of making a difference, when in reality, I just had to trust that God would give me the right words (which he did!)

Ellen - I used to think I had to be in control of so many things… then I realized that if I release control to God amazing things happen, especially with my kids <3

Valerie Minnich - I used to think that I needed to have grand ambitions & aspirations in order to be “successful”, now I know that what I need to do is my best in each moment as God grants it to me in the place I am now. <3

nancy - I used to think I didn’t matter, that I was not an important person to anyone. Now I know I matter to alot of people, my whole family makes me feel like I matter and that I am important to them.

Ali - I use to think moving sounded exciting but, now I KNOW its a lot of hardwork and exhausting (but, worth it) !!!

robin - I used to think there was really nothing my x-husband could do to make amends for the past, however I was wrong. He has done acts of kindness for me recently and God gave me this word “recompense”. Praise God for healing hearts.

Nancy H - I used to think I was weak and incapable, but after having my husband just walk out and leave our little family to be with another woman, I know that I am so strong.

Vicki - I used to think idle talk (aka, gossip) had its moments of fun. Now I know it hurts everyone, both the gossiper and the gossiped-about.

beth - I used to think I had to try to be perfect, now I know (still learning sometimes) it’s OK to not be and perfection is only Jesus!

grace - i used to think brussel sprouts were gross, but now i can’t have enough of them!! (i eat some every day these days…)

Tanya - I used to think hard roads meant that I was doing something wrong. Now I know that the hard is for the shaping and the growing and the story that will bring glory to the author of it all.

*P.S. I don’t want the book because I have it already and have already passed it on because IT’S THAT GOOD.*

Amber - As a teacher, I used to “know” what it was like to be them. Then, one of “them” stayed with us and told me his family dried off with the shirts they wore and blankets they slept with.

I’ll never “know.”

P.S. Came over from FPFG because she said I needed to add this book to my waiting Amazon cart!

Rita - I used to think that bad things only happened to other people. I now know that anything can happen to anyone, and it’s how much I lean on The Lord during those tough times that’s going to get me through. I’m leaning pretty hard right now.

Mandy - I used to think that raising kids would be simple. All it would take is snuggling, discipline and reading 1400 parenting books so that I would know it all. Now I realize (almost 5 years and 3 boys in) that all it takes is Jesus. Every minute of every day. Thankful for Lamentations 3:22-24

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.

Melissa - I used to think I knew the RIGHT way to parent, but know I know that great parenting looks different every day.

Sarah - I used to think…but now I don’t.

Jen Smith - i used to think i’d be young forever but now i know that growing old isn’t so bad and it certainly beats the alternative.

Beth Davis - I used to think I understood death but after losing my dad. I know that I don’t need to because God”s got it his.

tara - I used to think I had to be good enough to be loved.
I’m learning that I can be loved the way that I am.

pam - I used to think it might be easier to not love someone than to love them and walk through suffering, messiness and hurt. But now I realize the blessing of loving far outweighs the suffering and loss.

I loved that book. I read it on the plane home from South Africa last year.
🙂

Lelia - I used to think I knew a lot, now I know that I have a lot to learn!

Laura - I used to think that it was about how good I could be or feel or act or speak. Now I know it is all about Him – all He does shows His character and how He feels about me. We are loved.

Jeannine Spivak - I used to think I chose Christ…now I know He chose me, in spite of me! I’m still trying to get my head around such Grace.

K - I used to think God answered prayers in direct ways…clear ways. Now I know that we sometimes have to LOOK for the answers and we will always find them. 🙂 Thank you for offering this giveaway!

Jennifer C. - I used to think that my husband being called into the ministry as a preacher was the worst possible fate I could have been handed, now I know that it was actually God’s calling on my life to be a preacher’s wife.

PAM WINN - I used to think I was teaching children, but now I know I am loving them.

So much has changed in the 19 years I have been teaching. I have changed- married, had children, divorced, remarried, had another child….. I have grown. I have felt hurt and I have known being scared about life and I have loved and I have lost. All of these things made me a better, more informed teacher. Because of the struggles I have had I am more aware of the struggles of my students. Additionally my students have changed over the past 19 years. I know many of them have great lives, but more and more of them do not. They come from homes where parents cannot help or do not want to help them with their schoolwork. Families lose their jobs. Families are poor. Families are homeless. Families are scared and sometimes the last thing on their mind is school or their child. Please remember what I am describing is not all children and families, but I see more and more families like this each year. I will never know all the burdens in the lives of my young students but I pray every day that them knowing I love them and I care for them and I worry about them- I pray that will lift their burdens just a little.

I used to think I was teaching children, but now I know I am loving them.

kas - Hi!
Please don’t add me to the drawing but I wanted to say BOB GOFF is totally AWESOME!! We saw him speak last year at the Global Leadership Summit and completely fell in love with him. His ideas about the do-ing of Jesus’ work has opened so many paths for us in the past year and we’ve been so happy to support Restore International since becoming acquainted with him. Go Bob Go!!

Jenn - I used to think I was pretty selfless and put others first…then I got married and realized I am way more selfish than I realized. I realized I need Gods grace and my husbands forgiveness daily!

Vicki - I used to think that I had to have my life all in order to be used by God, HA!!! If that was the case none of us would ever be ready!

Andrea - I used to think I had to do everything exactly right to raise “good kids,” now I know I just need to love the stuffing out of them, do my best, and God is in charge. (He’s doing really well!)

Nicole Stone - I used to think that I would never have a healthy, loving relationship with my mom, and now I know that God makes all things new and can redeem even the most broken of relationships.

Debra @ MsMoozys Open House - I used to think I was not good enough to help God in his works but now I know that I am and now I just need to make sure I LISTEN when He is talking.

This would be awesome to win and thank you for sharing with us today. 🙂

Sara - you know? I used to think two funny things: one was that God never listened to me and one day I just forget Him. And the other was that my family was broken for a loooooong time because my biological father left us when I was 3… Then my “real” father appeared and I loved him a lot but he died a few years after so I kept thinking our family wasn’t a family… But now I know that we are a family because we love each other like crazy! 🙂 It’s not a normal family (just my mom, my sister and I) but which one is? And I’ve learned God is always hearing us, loving us and keeping us safe in his arms. Me, my family and all the people I love, because I pray for them.

Just wanted to tell you that I’ve been following your lovely blog for quite a long time now and I’ve learned lots and lots of things and not meaning just craft stuff 🙂

Ramey H - I used to think that having kids wouldn’t change our life very much–HA!!

Terri Upton - I used to think everything had to be perfect but now I know it is better to stop and smell the roses and to enjoy the journey.

Becca - Oh I could write a book (except apparently someone already did ha) of all the things I used to think but now I know differently. Mostly, I used to think I had a lot of the answers, and now I’m realizing I’m only just beginning to learn the questions.

jennifer - I used to think there was one, standard, acceptable way to do things. (My dad’s way.) And since I’ve been married for 10 years, my husband, who is exceedingly smart yet gracious, has shown me that there can be multiple ways to do anything. And all of them could be correct and effective.

Trish - I used to think that my mistakes defined me, now I know that God is a God of second chances and wants to use my mistakes for his purpose.

Crazy thing is you are the third person in two days that has been talking about that book…..

Heather - FFG looks like she has a bob cut in the selfie picture. Shannon get a bob!! You look super chic and down right hip!!!

Tobi - I used to think I could keep everything under control. Now I know that’s not my job!

Tami Sickels - I used to think I had to have the perfect, clean house and total organization for me to be able to minister and serve others in my home now I know God uses even the most unorganized and messiest of houses to show people His love. (It’s a good thing I know this because now I have 5 kids.)

Jane - I used to think that the old testament was about people who lived many many years ago, but last night at bible study I learnt that it teaches us that we all fail in the same way, we worship created things and blessings in our lives rather than the creator and source of all blessing. Gosh God has such abundant patience with me!! I would love to read this book, sounds as though it would be good in continuing this process of shifting my mindset in a number of different ways!

PS I don’t even know you but WOW your legs are fabulous!

Carla - I used to think a Jesus-lover looked a certain way. Now I know there is so much beauty in all of us looking so wonderfully different.

Shannon - I used to think that I knew what was best for my life. Now I know God knows best

Lisa - I used to think I could earn God’s favor, but now I know it’s ALL grace! Good news, for sure!

Janna - I used to think that ignorance was bliss…..not I know it’s just that you are uneducated. Believe me – I wish I could go back to blissful ignorance with my eating and health – but when you get knocked on your butt by health problems you don’t get that choice anymore. I wish ppl without health problems would get educated BEFORE they HAD to so they could save their health!!! Whole foods and no grains baby;) Thanks for the chance to win! And wow you do have nice legs! No, I’m not bein creepy:) You have worked hard for them!

Sara - I used to think my children would never have snotty noses, would always be cutely dressed and would never throw tantrums in public, but now I know better and I love them still. And, even though I am not perfect, I know that God still loves me too!

Megan - I used to think that life was a competition against others that I needed to win, now I think that life is a cooperative journey, each of us doing the best we can.

Amy Woods - I used to think I couldn’t do this or that, or be this or that because of the “hand life had dealt me.” Now I’m learning through God I can live above my circumstances. 🙂

elizabeth H - I used to think “i always fell short. the Father was displeased with something i was doing…i could never do ____ good enough.
I can’t be enough.”
Daily, i look at Him & hear that He says “You are righteous. You don’t have to do ____. I’ve redeemed you. I call you MINE. nothing you can do can make me love you more ~ nothing you DON’T do will cause me to love you less.”

**good.good.stuff!**

Heidi Henderson - I use to think that my kids would all grow up and live long, I now know that life takes over and we are not promised that and something can happen to your child to shorten there life and you can do nothing.

debi - I used to think taking care of yourself as a mom was selfish but I know now that you need to for yourself as well as your family. Whatever that feeds your soul whether it be reading, crafting, paddle boarding, alone time, girlfriend time etc.

C - I used to think I had the ability to “just be patient,” and other things when parenting… duh, I NEED the Lord’s help BIG time!

Nicole - I used to think that questioning my faith stemmed from spiritual immaturity, but now I know that my inability to understand every facet of Christianity, yet loving Jesus regardless of my comprehension of dogma, is just how my faith looks…imperfect, just like me.

Linda R. - I used to think parenting was fairly simple and easy. Then I had three kids and now I have no idea what I’m doing. 🙂

Jenn - that there isn’t just one way to parent.

Sue - I used to think “things will slow down tomorrow and I will be able to spend quality time with the Lord then”. Now I know that is a lie. God isn’t wanting the perfect Quiet Time but a relationship, and a conversation that goes on all day, throughout the mess and busyness. He doesn’t want perfection, he just wants me.

Wendy C - I used to believe that I was doing my family a disservice by not being there all the time for them, but now I know that I am a better wife, mom, person when I spend some quality alone time (or getaway weekends with a friend) to recharge. Good for you – love all your purchases. You inspired me to hit my Marshall’s this week. I found so many fun finds and felt recharged after a quiet hour to myself!

Shannon - I used to think taking a Sabbath was something outdated. As my kids are growing older and as a working mom I’m learning everyday that taking a Sabbath is needed not just for me but for our family.

becky j - WOW..this book sounds like a MUST read…I used to think certain things didn’t happen to Jesus girls…like miscarriages, root canals and broken dreams…NOW I know the rain falls on us all..BUT Jesus holds our hands through it and weaves it into something gorgeous at the end!! Thanks Meg..xo

staci torgerson - I used to think I was just a plain, unimportant daughter to my earthly parents. Now I know I’m a daughter of the King and He delights in me.

Maryellen - I used to think having many friends was my goal, but now I know one or two great friends is ideal. Would love to read this book!

Tracy L - I used to think I was too weak, and too scared honestly, to get out there and run, now I know I was so very wrong, I can do it annnnd love it at the same time! Bonus– I’ve never felt better!

Laura Williams - I used to think I knew how to pray. There is no wrong way, right? It wasn’t until my Dad was dying that I figured out I was asking for the wrong things. I changed my way of thinking and my prayers were answered. Deep stuff 🙂

Tiffany Gardner - I used to think homeschooling families were CRAZY. Honestly… I kinda still think that…and this August… We will be a homeschooling family. Seriously… in college, I did my applied speech over the top 10 reasons not to homeschool. So funny of God to lead me to do what I said I would never do. It wasn’t that I wasn’t familiar with the idea.. my husband and his siblings were homeschooled. Honestly… I just didn’t understand it. I felt the Lord leading us to do this when my 10 year old went to pre-k. Every year as my kids have gone on to another grade .. I think.. I know, I know… next year, Lord, next year I will do it. Finally… something sparked in me this year to be brave. Listen… I am SCARED to death. I will have a 5th grade boy, a 3rd grade girl and a 3 year old. SCARY. But … I finally told God.. ok. I am ready to try this. I am so grateful the Lord has been patient with me. I just didn’t want to be at my son’s high school graduation and be thinking I wish I would have tried. I wonder what we missed??? So in August… I will be brave. I will be crazy. I will homeschool my kids.

Shar Y - I used to think if I didn’t say bad things like criticism or slander out loud that it was ok. You know, okay, just to think it but don’t say it. But, guess what? God hears me anyway, thinking those bad thoughts or criticizing or cursing, etc. And, I was literally shocked to the core when I realized how often I do that. So, I take it one day at a time and try to redirect my thoughts to nicer things. And, remember, God is listening…

Shawna - I used to think God was good some of the time and now I know God is good all the time.

Meredith W. - I used to think vegetables were gross. Now I know they’re the yummiest food to eat. 🙂

Kim - I used to think my kids had to be perfect (do things), but now I know they are perfect just the way God made them.

Marjie - I used to think God wouldn’t give me more than I could handle…..Now I know he will give me more than I can handle to ensure I rely on him!

Teri - I used to think I had to be all for everyone, now I know better.

Robin Canter - I used to be very judgmental and I know the Bible says I will be judged by the same measure I judge others. Ouch. I’m a work in progress.

Martha - I use to think life was hard, God made it easier

karen - I use to think I needed to fit into a certain mold – act a certain way, look a certain way, be the busiest – work the longest hours. Then I had a health scare that set me on a different course about 6 months ago. Now I find time for me, make time for friends, have date night with my hubby more – and I am so much happier.

Margie Rowles - I use to think that I knew everything…but now I realize that I learn something new almost every day!

Tina - I used to think that I wasn’t for God if I supported my sister’s gay life style. Loving on my sister makes me for God!!

Christine - I used to think God tolerated me, but now I know God is crazy about me.

Rhonda F - I used to think I was too old or not smart enough to get into nursing school. But now I know neither are true! I am an honor student starting nursing school in January! God is Good!

katie p - I used to think that the Lord kept a list of my wrongs, but I know now that he loves me no matter what I do or don’t do and that there’s no list!

Heather - I used to think I had learned to accept myself in my 20s and become comfortable in my skin….until I became a mom at 38…and the battle of insecurity rolled again…

Jenny - I used to think no one should ever let their children wear costumes out shopping, then I became a mommy and quite regularly we are a mix of pirates, superheros, princesses and cowboys complete with capes, masks, feather boas and tutu’s 🙂

Rebekah - I used to think parenting couldn’t be that hard at all….now, well, all of us moms know the truth. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

Jenny B. - Mine is totally not spiritual, or even thought-provoking. It’s just what popped into my head… I used to think I wanted to live in Alaska (I blame the TV show “Northern Exposure”), but now I know I really don’t like cold weather. Nope. I don’t. 🙂

Lisa - I used to think I could keep my world tidy and in control. Now I know there is beauty and hilarity in the chaos and messiness of my life!

april R - Wow! these comments are so inspiring – I love Dara and Gretchen’s.
I used to think that I had all the time in the world…that I would accomplish those dreams “someday”…but now I see that there’s today and I shouldn’t put things off for “someday”
(thanks Meg, really, thanks)

Christy - I used to think my girls would remember every wrong thing I’ve done while parenting themt, now I know/continue to hope that they will see that the decisions I’ve made (no matter how they turned out) were rooted in a fierce love for them.

Sarah Moske - I used to think that I wasnt strong….but now I know I am 🙂

Christy S - I used to think parenting was somewhat easy and then I had kids.

s - I used to think you had to travel and do big,cool things to have a wonderful, meaningful, worthwhile life..and now I know that a life worth living can be one lived right here at home as long as it is filled with love, kindness, giving, hard work and lots and lots of laughter.

Melissa - I used to think I wanted the kids to grow and now I just want time to stop.

Laura - I used to think that people who are really close to God did not make terrible mistakes, now I know that (like David) we are still human.

Jamie - I used to think that guacamole was this weird green stuff but now I know it’s actually awesomely yummy! I have heard great things about this book and it’s on my ‘to read’ list. 🙂

Erin - I used to think I was never going to get the chance to be a mother, now I know God was just waiting for the perfect baby to be placed with me.

Jaime - I used to think guacamole was this weird green stuff but now I know it’s awesomely yummy and my new favorite food! 🙂 I have heard great things about this book! Now, I need to read it.

Mary Elizabeth Brown - I use to THINK that God’s grace was conditional, but now I KNOW God’s grace is given in all conditions.

Tonya Upton - I used to think that God (and others) loved me because of all the things I do for them, now I know they love me in spite of the things I do to them.

Rae - I used to think life would be easy when my kids reached xx age. Now I know it’s just different.

Julie - i used to think that good parenting produced good children. now i know that’s not how it works. humans are sinful, humans make choices, humans reject right teaching, our hearts are bent on doing evil. sad thoughts, but it is truth. also takes a *tiny* bit of pressure off as a parent.

Marla - I used to think I should be in control….now I believe its best that God’s in control

Jill Helman - I used to think my worth came from what others thought of me or what I was doing but now I know that I am worthy because God loves me and created me.

Brenna - I used to think that my past defined me, but now I know that God doesn’t even have a record of those mistakes. What a life-giving blessing.

jennibell - I used to think I could “do it all” (wife, mom, teacher, daughter, sister, aunt, coach, etc.) but now know that it’s impossible and I have to look to Him for His direction in my life. And then DO it well (instead of *everything*).

Amy - I used to think I’d NEVER let my kids watch tv. Then I had kids…and needed to get one or two things DONE in my day. A half hour or hour of Elmo isn’t going to kill them.

Momma Bug - I used to think that wanting to do “big” things for God was a noble aspiration. Now I know that faithfully doing the small insignificant things over and over just because I love Jesus and He wants my friendship every day… is what it’s all about.

Meg, I have so enjoyed your blog over the years and loved your vibrant use of color, your lovely photos, your sincere heart…
Thank you.

Love

Jan - I used to think my house needed to be perfect before inviting people in; now I know that hospitality is really an attitude that is more about the people than the place.

Barbara (WA) - I used to think that my emotions needed to be smooshed and never shared, never. Stiff upper lip stuff. I have found great freedom embracing all my emotions – none of them are wrong. They are human!

Heather F - I used to think that I had to keep changing things about myself to live a better life, but now I believe that I am fine just the way I am. Why change when I’m already so awesome! 🙂

Heather S. - I used to think I had to have all the answers before God could use me. Now I know that all I have to do is make myself available and God will give me the answers I need when I need them.

Seamingly Sarah - I used to think my children wouldn’t see my bad habits (temper) but now I know they are true unrelenting reflections of me and I need to shape up and start reflecting a more patient and loving heart.

Tracey Garcia - What nice legs you have!

Heidi Durant - Thinking differently: talking to s trangers. You know that old rule we were taught as children? ! While yes, I still tell my children NOT to talk to strangers, I myself do talk. I have really gone out of my comfort zone to do so. I don’t consider myself shy, once you get to know me. But now, I jump into conversations with strangers ALL the time. It is so fun. New friends. Awkward looks. And laughs had by all.

tonya - i used to think i’d never allow myself to slack off on my end of my relationship with Jesus, but now i know slacking off has pushed me further away from the most important thing, Jesus…and he’s still there just waiting for me to get my crap together.

btw…you’re totally rockin’ that running skirt, sister!

Jennifer R. - I use to think that the saying was “nip it in the butt”. My BFF (when we met just 7 yrs ago) corrected me. I now know it’s “nip it in the bud”. I am, however, still trying to figure out “buck naked” or “butt naked”! Anyone?

Jenn - I used to think that the days with my babies were long, but now I know that the years were too short. Savor the time with your wee ones!!

Chelsea - I used to think that my kids were the only ones who threw the couch pillows on the floor and left their blankets strewn all over when they were done with them. I’ve just had a light bulb moment…. I’m going to arrange all the pillows beautifully on the floor and see if they notice, maybe they will even pick them up and put them back on the couch. Parenting is just one experiment after another 🙂

Katie - One more thing- could you share the source for your kitchen island pendant lights? They are great! Better yet- please come style my home!

Amy S. - I used to think I had to go to another country to do mission work but I know I can do it here in the states too!

Katie - Love the bathing suit! Just bought the same one at TJ a few weeks ago. I used to think you needed the perfect way to tell people about Jesus and how his loves changes us. Now know it can come out of you in so many ways and you don’t need the perfect words or story. You just need to be yourself and ask God to work though you.

Amber - I used to think God cared for me from lofty heights above, now I know that He cares deeply for me right here. : )

Leslie Leon - I use to think I had to do everything, say yes, and be involved in everything to be a good parent/wife/friend now I know I need to spend time being more intentional and connecting with friends and family.

momoftwo - I used to think I had to do it all myself but now I know that I can lean on God and others.

Shannon - I used to think that how I reacted to life wasn’t my choice, but now that I choose positive attitudes I am so much happier with the life God has given me!

Joy - I used to think that I had to have “it” altogether, but now I know that my imperfections are quirky and beautiful and sharing mine give others freedom to be okay with theirs.

Sheila - I used to think eveyone was looking at me, now I know they don’t even see me.

Sandy - I used to thing going to church on Sunday was the norm now I know that Sabbath, like the 4th Commandment, is on Saturday!

Sara Torbett - I used to think I was weird or out of place for loving art and photography so much. Now I know it’s exactly who God made me to be and I’m proud of that.

Katie Merrill - I used to think life just happened to me, but now I know that I can make life happen.

Laura Oyler - I used to think that Jesus loves other people more than He loves me, now I know that He loves me just as much as everybody else!

Amanda - I used to consume myself with having “good kids”. I read this quote this week: “Don’t let yourself be so concerned with raising a good kid that you forget you already have one”
After reading that I knew it was such a true statement. 🙂
I’ve heard great stories about this book!

Wendy - I used to think if I put a BIG hamper in the bathroom it would matter, but now I know it’s useless.

Kathi - I used to think monsters lived under my bed, but now I know it’s just bunnies 🙂

debbie - I used to think I was a bad person (or wife, or mother), if I had a bad (aka..grumpy) day. Now I know I am human, and God does not love me any less when I have those days.

Ruth Umney - I used to think that I was not good enough, now I know that God has an amazing purpose just for me, and He is working it ALL out in His timing, not mine!!!
I do so love your blog!!! xxx

chrissi - i used to think things would change but now i know that i had to change. made all the difference.

stephanie - I used to think I had all the answers, but now I know only God does.

Cassie Spencer - Money makes you happy. Not true! After my hubby lost his job a few years ago a well paying one and our life was turned upside down. Almost losing our house and having to downsize everything. He is now back to making more than he was before. Going through the tight times made me much more thankful for all we do have and my little family. And to focus on moments and people not things.

Erin - I used to think that my identity is something I had to create. Now I know my identity is found in Christ!

kelly s - I already have the book and LOVED IT beyond words. I laughed OUT LOUD, loud, many many times. I just loved it. And it backs up with I already know to be true. LOVE DOES. It is a VERB. An action word, and I want to love verbally (I made up that word)….I LOVED this book. I want more just like this.
Thanks.
Kelly

Laura - I used to think I needed to follow all of God’s rules, but now I know he loves me and others regardless and he desires a relationship.

layla bb solms - I used to think that “things and stuff” would make me happy, but now I know (and remind myself daily) that only Jesus’ love and grace can do that.

just for fun …

I used to think I liked sweetened, syrupy, lattes, but now I know that the best drink of all is the Café (con) Miel from The Abbey Coffee.

Janice H - I used to think loving on people, volunteering and helping others benefited the people receiving. After a month long mission trip to a kids camp in Albania, now I know that it is far more beneficial for me. What you learn from people who are living totally different from yourself is astonishing and totally enlightening. 🙂

Sarah - I used to think my mom knew everything about being a mother, now (being a mama) I know that she was just really good at hiding her uncertainty!

Jessy - For me, I used to think being a mother wasn’t enough for the kingdom. How was I supposed to be used by God if I’m home all day everyday with my children. I now know without a shadow of doubt that my children are my calling. My four year old and I have many discussions about who Christ is and what he asks of us.

Sabrina - Before I had children, I had all the answers on how to raise them the “right” way. And then I had children… Everything is turned upside down from what I thought was the right way. Each child is so different and there is no one right way for raising them.

Maegan C - I used to think I always needed a plan for life to be successful, now I know I just need faith and a good attitude!

Kelli - I used to think that I was alone and not part of a community until the last 3-4 months that I found a new church which is now my family. I have friends and family as well as a living God who love me beyond words.

Sarah{Handbags*and*Pigtails} - I was raised to believe(“used to think”) that hospitality meant that every square inch of your home HAD TO look magazine perfect before anyone could be invited in. Growing up with that kind of “stress” makes you realize you dont want to be like that when you have your own home. So Ive had to “re-learn” that hospitality is no such thing-its about the other person/people…inviting them in(no matter what the house looks like) and being real with them…and in turn allowing them to be real with you…in your authentic space. I just realized Id really changed my mentality about all this a few weeks ago- we were expecting guests from Virginia(we’re in NY) for a week and they’d emailed a certain time they would arrive. I hadn’t showered or changed(or even put my bra on) all morning bc I was doing last minute things. Well, long story short, they showed up EARLY and there I was in my bathrobe, no bra…and the only thing I could say to them was “well, at least I brushed my teeth! Come on in!” What a humbling moment! If I told my mother that story she’d probably die. But Ive learned to say “oh well! Come on in!”

Stephanie C - I used to think I wasn’t good at ANYTHING. Now I know God is working to show me the gifts he gave me.

mandy - I used to think I’d be a sweet, patient mom, with sweet, obedient kids…then I became a mom 😉

Jennifer P - Sounds like a perfect weekend!

I used to think I had to meet other people’s (and my own, yikes!) expectations, but now I know that God says I am already enough

🙂 I learned this recently and it has CHANGED my LIFE!

Michelle Whitlow - I used to think I couldn’t control how people treat me but now I know it’s my actions & choices in life have a big impact on how I allow others to treat me.

Btw, LOVE that swimsuit!!! I’ve been looking for one like that. I hate swimsuit shopping. Just bought one at Target and it’s going back 🙁

Jennifer B. - Love the baskets and the cute swimsuit! Isn’t it nice to get away AND have a retail therapy trip? I did that with a friend last week, and I felt SOOO great afterward! I loved the “Million Miles” book. This one sounds interesting too. “I used to think life would get easier as you got older but now I know that you’re thrown challenges no matter what age you are!”

martha - I used to think that I was to old (50+) to “start over” but with Jesus in my life I know it’s never too late to change! He’s right here with me…I couldn’t do it without Him!

Lee Johnson - Hmmmmm, that book looks and sounds familiar! Yep! it is in my pile of books to read . . . . I had the privilege of hearing him speak and had to have his book. It will go on the top of the pile. I used to think that Grandmothers were OLD but now that I am one, they aren’t! My necklace that I got at the Craft Weekend says, “Act old later.”

Kristin S - Look at your gorgeous legs!!!!

Love that swimsuit too. Totally adorable yet age-appropriate.

Cathy - I used to think of my self as less, now I think of my self less

Sarah M - I used to think I had to have all my crap together and be supermom in order to have value, I now know having Jesus be my focus makes those other things moot.

Mickie - I loved everything about this post including the baskets and swimsuit! And, the idea of taking a little break from our regular life. I could use one of those too… And I love books like this so here goes: I used to think I would be in control and teach everything to my son. I now know that God is in control and being Jackson’s mom is teaching me way more about myself than I ever thought possible. Sometimes those lessons are hard and as I say “it’s not for sissies” but I now know this is part of God’s way bigger plan for me than I could have ever imagined for myself.

Rachel S - This book sounds great and I’m glad you had so much fun with a friend. I used to think that I would be in those diaper-changing, busy toddler days forever. Now I know that in a blink of an eye, those little toddlers grow up and the first one is soon to graduate. I’m so thankful that God blessed me to be able to stay home with my kids those early years and I’m so thankful for the wonderful grown-up kids they have turned out to be. God bless!

Julie A - God has been telling me lately that He has it all figured out. That I can lean on Him, and trust His timing, even though it’s soooo hard. He’s provided those little bits of encouragement, just when I need them! BTW, I love your running skirt, too. 🙂

Molly B - I used to think my life was hard but now i think with Jesus I can do anything.

Jessica - I used to think that God wouldn’t give me more than I could handle. I even used to say this to people who were facing a trial :/. Now I know that He doesn’t give me more than he can see me through. I totally CAN’T handle it. HE can.

Gina - I used to think the word “s*#t” displeased God, now I know it doesn’t. How silly, right? I don’t know why I thought of that first. Guess it was the funny story my son told me. 😛

Sandra K - This is a funny one:
I used to think that if I ever had a daughter, her hair would always be perfectly styled, neat and tidy and she’d look like she walked out of GapKids everyday…
but now I know that days get busy, hair gets messy and sometimes she wants to express her style and own creativity through her clothes. 🙂

GB Jost - I used to think God waited in heaven watching and waiting for me to screw up. Now I understand he loves me and just wants me to be willing–not perfect.

Amber Treat - I used to think that if something was hard, it meant I shouldn’t do it. Now I know that sometimes doing a hard thing brings out the best in me.

Candice - I used to think that if my life was problem-free I was in God’s favor, if it was problem-ful I was out of God’s favor; now I know that he uses it all for good and my life circumstances will never change how he loves me.

Melissa - Where did you get that suit? LOve it have a similar one from last year but that color is soooo pretty! I also love your running skirt and super cute Shannon

Marlie B - I used to think I was nobody but now I know I am somebody because I am a child of God!

Leslie - I used to think that once my kids were past the baby stage I wouldn’t worry so much, but now I see that the older they get the more things there are you just can’t control. But with Jesus I’m trying to replace worry with prayers and faith. I’m sure this book would be an awesome read.

Alexis K - I used to think it was about making the most money, now I know it’s instead about His gifts that don’t cost a thing. Just love, faith and obedience.

Julie W - I used to think I couldn’t do scary things by myself; like drive over 400 miles to a place I’ve never been, to spend a weekend with a bunch of ladies I’ve never met. But now I know, even though I was nervous, scared to death, and my hands were ice cold and sweaty at the same time, I can…and did…and had the time of my life…with you, Meg, and Kimberlee, and Ashley Ann, and Megan, and a whole bunch of other amazing ladies! I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Tricia - I used to think I was a pretty good role model for my children, but now I know they behave the way they do because I do the same behaviors…now that I’ve looked in the mirror. I need to do a 180 if I want to see some changes. I need to asap…

Michelle - I used to think being a good parent meant raising perfect children. Now I know that being a good parent means celebrating the perfectly imperfect children that you raise.

Molly - I used to think i had the perfect plan for my life, now i know that god’s plan is way better.

Marcia - I have been looking for baskets JUST LIKE those for our “Florida Room” … as a busy full-time working mama I am wondering if you can tell me where you got them – TJ Maxx or Home Goods … I would love to hit ONE place not both. Thanks so much! 🙂

Tracy - I used to think i could “train” my kids to put their stuff away…and put the pillows back on the couch….and fold the blankets….haha!!

Jenn - All good stuff! I wish we had a Homegoods….one day!

Not that long ago I use to think I had to do everything for my kids, home (keeping it clean) and school (volunteering too much), now I’m not saying I still don’t think that I should from time to time, but I now know that I don’t have to. They will not remember that I volunteered to do the yearbook, or the decorations at the carnival. They will remember that I was there and that doesn’t mean I have to kill myself volunteering for everything. They won’t remember the house wasn’t spotless, they will remember going to the park or getting snow-cones. Its hard and there are many more things that I’m sure I can think of if given the time. But that’s what’s great about getting older and experiencing life. You learn not to think so much and to just know its going to be ok. And I’m ok with that.

Gretchen N. - I used to think that loving & following God meant I had to give up things, but now I know it’s really about everything I gain!

Maureen S - I used to think that 40 was old…now I know when you’re 40 you feel like you’re 30. Age is only a state of mind. I do like that time has given me the advantage of knowing myself better. I dont mind telling people my age…I’ve earned it:)

Toni :O) - I used to think I lived in a safe area but now I know that is untrue since having my home broken into a few months ago. It’s very unsettling, I hope to get that settled feeling back someday.

Flower Patch Farmgirl - I used to think it was possible to eat too many red beet salads. Now I know there is NO LIMIT!

ps- I meant to tell you that I’ve always thought you had the best legs. But that seemed…creepy. But it’s true and your picture reminded me. Bye.

Dara Miller - I used to think that I was not good enough.. now I KNOW that I am beautifully and wonderfully made. Praise GOD!

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new ornaments

November 16, 2013 Filed in awesome bloggers,things i love

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every year i get one ornament for each of my kids.
the thought was that when they leave the house they could use them on their own tree.
when they were little i liked picking out ornaments that matched a big milestone that year like a bicycle when they learned to ride, a shoe ornament when they learned to walk, piano for the first year of piano, etc.
now they are older and all their ornaments would be sports related and we have enough of those by now.
so i was so happy to get Lisa Leonard’s new ornaments for 2013.

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they are simple and sweet…. a classic christmas ornament.
i love them.
that stamped font is still my favorite!
and now one thing is checked off my christmas To Do List.
YAY!!

Lisa is offering a discount of 15% off your ornaments with the code of VERYMERRY15.

(offer expires december 25th)

Go check out her shop and i bet you can find some gifts to give on your christmas list too!

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Tanya - I love those.
I let my kids pick an ornament every year. A couple nights ago my 4yo girlie picked a fuschia glittered reindeer with a feather boa. She’s 4 and she’s already cooler than me. 😉

Renee - my mom did this for us too!! and i got married and we had our very own first christmas tree. and it was SO fun to have a box of special ornaments. it is fun to pull them out every year and think “oh this is from that year i played basketball… this is from the year i graduated high school… etc.” This is my first daughter’s first christmas and I plan to start the same tradition. Maybe I’ll use these Lisa Leonard ones 🙂 yay!! thanks!

Mindy - Cute ornaments from Lisa L. I love how you have chosen ones to represent milestones over the years. They will be able to remember those events for years to come – how special!

Emily @ DavenportDIY - Love these, so much!!

meg duerksen - she said she restocked them today!

Julie - I do that for my children too – I am sure that one day when they move out, they will cringe at some of the ornaments they picked though.

Rach - Yup. Just ordered a bunch for Christmas gifts. Yay!

Iris - My parents still get us each an ornament every year and I’m 36. We do the same for our kids too. They get them in a mini stocking on Dec 26th with other little goodies. I went to the website to order ours bc I just love them. The letters I need are out of stock

Tara - Those are really pretty! I’ll have to check those out. I, too, purchase an ornament each year for my kiddos.

Laura Kelley - My mom did the same thing for me and one of my wedding gifts was all my ornaments wrapped up. I now do this for my littles.

Southern Gal - I love the ornaments. I did the same thing for my children and bought them ornaments each year. My older two are grown and moved out. Guess what? They left the ornaments. I still buy for the 11yo, so my tree is packed full. Maybe one day they will take them home. 😉

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31Bits AND glitter?!

November 4, 2013 Filed in awesome bloggers,pretty,sponsored

31Bits is one of my favorite jewelry companies.
i wear it almost every single day.
It is beautiful jewelry but it has a more beautiful purpose and mission.
Everything at 31Bits is made by women in Uganda.
the Mission Statement at 31 is:

Using fashion and design to empower people to rise above poverty.

they are changing lives!
how perfect to use fashion to help!  Fashion for Good… it is brilliant!

they have a new holiday line that launches today… and it’s covered in glitter!
it is sooooo great!!!

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31Bits Values:

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31Bits Business Model:

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i am in love with this new set of gold glittered jewelry.
i have already worn it several times.
i am not waiting till the holidays… it goes with everything!

and i KNOW there are lots of people on my christmas gift giving list that would love some 31Bits!
you know some people too don’t you?

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Click over to 31Bits.com to see the new line and do some shopping!

AND use the code BITSLOVESMEG to get $10 off your purchase of $50 or more.
offer good through november 11.

woo-hoo!!

 

 

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Tiffany - Oh, these are SO pretty! One of the things I love about you is how you use this blog space to help others! You are a blessing to many.

Flower Patch Farmgirl - I had no idea about the glitter bits! Love them.

Jenna - Thank you for this amazing offer Meg! I have a Christmas list for 31 Bits and love this discount. Thank you for being such an inspirational woman and spreading the love!

Leslie - I just placed my first order – thanks for the promo code!

Kelly - Oh those are so pretty!

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lisa leonard and fair trade.

April 16, 2013 Filed in awesome bloggers,pretty,things i love

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when i saw Lisa Leonard's line of Fair Trade Jewelry i was in love with it.

Lisa's words:  "We believe a necklace can make a difference, a scarf can change a life and a bracelet can feed a belly! Each piece from our hope{full} collection is fair trade and sustainable, giving work to Ecuadorian women and building families and communities. Additionally, with the sale of each piece from the hope{full} collection, Lisa Leonard Designs will donate a portion of the proceeds back to Jungle Kids which enables local kids to attend school, each sale will provide a school lunch to a child in need! Thank you for being a part of changing lives!"

that is awesome!

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and beautiful.

lisa's shop is FULL of all kinds of beautiful jewelry.

i have several pieces from her collection but i always have a list going of new favorites.

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i want you to go and look through her shop.

shop for yourself.

shop for your mom (mother's day is coming up quick!)

shop for any one special in your life.

and then come back here and tell me your most favorite piece.

i am giving away a $50 gift card to Lisa Leonard Designs!

leave me your favorite piece in the comment section

and i will pick one winner on friday!

 ok….GO.

but hurry right back.

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Erin Hughes - i love the sterling silver smooth edges necklace!!!

Rachel - I finally treated myself to the family crest one after years of drooling over it (seriously, I was a Lisa Leonard fan before even SHE knew just how good she was 🙂 )
I love that she has the little family crest in a bracelet now – how sweet!

Megan B - I love her stuff! I just got some Christmas ornaments from her (yes, I’m super early) and I l-o-v-e them!!! I need some jewelry now. 🙂

Marne - Her family tree necklace is one of my favs!

Kari - those are beautiful!

sherri h. - i love the celebrate topper. i’m always looking for great birthday decor. the fact that this could be used for other celebrations as well is a big bonus. like my oldest son that graduates high school in a few months. with a brother following next year. and with 2 girls in middle school, i really appreciated your post on teens. thank you for writing it all out.
sherri h.

Amy M. - Love her stuff! I love the ocean view necklace in the fair trade section! I have one of her necklaces with our anniversary and a charm for each of our four children. I wear it almost every day!

Jen - Ok, seriously, can’t choose just one to comment on!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I love “layered love necklace” and the turquoise stud posts, but she is sold out right now.. :-(. Maybe she’ll make more!!! This is one of my fav. Goto sites for sweet gifts now!!
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Jen

Jessica H. - So many that I like!! I think I like the stringing silver cuff bracelet or the Itty bitty hearts necklace. She has wonderful things!!

Victoria - So many beautiful pieces! Those sunshine earrings are darling and the Illuminate necklace is such a pretty piece.

Beth - I just lOvE the charm bracelet….and the Fair Trade golden seed necklace…and the celebrate cake topper…and and the tree stump necklace…It’s too hard to choose a favorite. I have several of her things and love them. 🙂

Kate - The celebrate cake topper is calling my name!

cynthia weathers - the sun droplet necklace is just precious!!!

Lora - So hard to choose!!!….but I think the faith, hope, love necklace.

taryn - LOVE the ruby red bracelet! Love Fair trade even more!:)

Jennifer - Love the fair trade golden seed necklace!

Melissa Hillier - The anchor bracelet has been on my list for months!!!

ChristineGr - What a great work she has done! Loved all of her creations! If I had to choose one i would go with the “Open Drop necklace”! So inspiring!

Nicole Francis - Love the Connected Necklace and the Gold in a Nutshell Necklace! Could be great family heirlooms for future generations!

wendy - there are so many that i love, but i think my favorite would be the “petite original necklace”. cute and simple. 🙂

Kristy - I’ve been drooling over the petite family crest necklace!

Danielle Thompson - It’s truly impossible for me to pick just one item. I’ve wanted the “celebrate” cake topper for so long, the fair trade ocean view bracelet it yummy and the petite family crest bracelet is great too.

katherine - love the silver heart bracelet!

kyra Bell - Love the yellow seed Fair Trade necklace.

Andrea - The open circle necklace is wonderful! I love her things.

Donna Huenfeld - Love- Love the gold turquoise drop necklace!

Karina - I love the gold connected necklace!

kimmie - I love the Petite family crest bracelet!

Heike - I love the faith, hope, love necklace~

Marthajd@msn.com - The “love is the anchor that binds” is my absolute favorite. The last two years have been hard and without the love of our Lord and my sweet husband I’m not so sure I would have made it! 🙂

Naomi Williams - She has such beautiful stuff.
I love all the versions of kids’ names on a necklace. I need one of those. I haven’t decided which though…maybe I need to make some decisions before this mother’s day and leave a decidedly obvious “hint” to my better half to get me one “from the kids” 🙂

alyssa - I love all the gold jewelry. the gold fossil is probably my favorite. 🙂

Brittany - Love that she has added a fair trade section! My favorite from that is the Ash Grey necklace.

Deidra - I love the celebrate cake topper. Perfect for so many occasions!

Lisa - Green grass earrings!

Lisa P. - Love the All of Me necklace!

katherine brewer - I love the connected necklace, and the bracelet….actually, I love everything!

Sharla - I love the Captured Heart necklace

Katy Link - I already have a necklace with a round pendant and pearl with my son’s name on it. I love it. If I got something else I would get the exact same thing when Baby #2’s name on it…….whenever we have another baby!!

julie - Love the “Best Mom” wall hanging! 🙂

melissa rice - i would pick the daisy chain bracelet!

Amy Lynne - I love the Ruby red bracelet and the ocean view bracelet along with the necklaces! Such vibrant colors!

Elizabeth - my favorite is the necklace you are wearing in the photos – stunning!

Anne - The new “From Every Side” necklace would be real fun to have!

suzi failing - best grandma necklace
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lisa willis - I would LOVE to have a necklace with my little’s names…those are so cute 🙂

sara b - open circle bracelet–with my 2 babies names- Stella and Finnegan. it has been my favorite for a while but i haven’t been able to treat my self with out feeling guilty.

kaye melgren - So many favorites but I’ll go with the petite family crest bracelet!Kaye M

Amy - So many pretty things! I love the heartstrings necklace.

AngelaH - Trying to chose just one is soo hard I love the sterling through my lens necklace and the love is my anchor necklace

sara @ it's good to be queen - how to choose? i am *dying* over her new gold line. but i think my favoritest right now is her petite crest bracelet….love how chunky it is. i would love to own a lisa leonard piece!

Keshet.starr@gmail.com - LOVE the family crest necklace!

Jena Selph - Where do I start?? Open circle necklace, tiny twig necklace, family tree necklace, through my lens necklace…..I haven’t even gotten past the necklace section! I don’t know if I could narrow it down to one. Thank you for the chance to win!

Agnieszka - I think I like pretty like a bow necklace the most. But it’s hard to tell for sure. They’re all so pretty!

melissa erin - how do you choose? love her style. especially liking the thru my lens necklace…thank you…

Amy - I love the three ring circus earrings

Heather - I love the necklace with the & sign (ampersand) with the initials. It would be a perfect symbol of family for a Mother’s Day gift. Love it!

Cara Yeh - Everything is so beautiful, but I’m still at the stage with babies and toddlers yanking (and ruining) all my jewelry. So… I am going to say the cake topper is my favorite!

colleen - My favorite piece is the one that I just returned to my mom with her 4th grandchild’s name hand-stamped with the other 3 as a gift. I love how much she adores wearing the names of my kids and my nephews close to her heart

Angie - I love the family crest bracelet! 🙂

Judith Lynne - I really like her jumble of charms necklace!

Teri - Love Lisa’s designs – especially the leather cuff bracelet!

katie - i would literally wear anything in her shop. can’t pick a favorite!!!

Kathy - I love the TOGETHER necklace, gorgeous!!!!
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Carrie h - I love the tiny twig necklace. I also want something with each of my kids names or initials too

Colleen - I love the Mama necklace. It’s hard to choose though!

Bree - I would love to buy the jumble of charms necklace with our sweet kiddos names 🙂

Jen - i love the silver heart bracelet-thanks for the chance to win

Christy - I adore he ocean view bracelet in the fair trade collection and the gold bunting necklace!

Brenda - The turquoise stones necklace is one of my favorites. It reminds me of my grandfather.

Becky McArthur - Loving the ocean view bracelet 🙂

Arlene - Thanks for the giveaway! I am loving the fair trade ocean view earrings!

Halley - I especially like the “loved” bracelet and the family tree necklace. Also think the golden seed necklace is fabulous! Thanks for the chance.

Stephanie - My favorite is the “ashl grey bracelet” in the fair trade collection.

catie - i love the family tree necklace!

rachel - I Love the necklace you’re wearing! I need it:)

Heidi Gruber - Love love love the ocean view braclet!! My favorite color and who doesn’t love chunky bracelts?

megan c. - I love all her pieces, but the ruby red fair trade necklace is pretty awesome!

Sarah - I love the ruby red bracelet!!

Kribss - I’m not sure what I would get yet but it would be a gift for someone : )

Jill - Ocean view necklace!

Amy - I love the Vintage Frames Necklace!!

Susan Pola - Thank you for the giveaway. All her pieces are so cute. I think the I love U necklace is my new favorite.

Jamie - I LOVE the infinity bracelet and the From Every Side Necklace – so hard to choose just one!!!

Tami - I have to say that my favorite piece of Lisa Leonard is the one I received from my sweet husband for christmas with all 5 of our kids’ names on it. But how can you choose just one. I love them all.

Melissa - I am in love with the gold nugget necklace and earrings. But I would use the gift card for my Mom who would love the mustard yellow fair trade bracelet. But I might have to buy a few things of my own too… 🙂

melissa shepard - I love the silver heart bracelet! Thx for the chance!

Kelly - Love all of her jewelry, the ocean view bracelet is too cute!

Hollie - I love Fair Trade! and the ocean view bracelet – really I could close my eyes and pick anything!

Rena Frey - The Ocean View Bracelet would look gorgeous on either my mom’s or my wrist. Preeeeeetty!

Jeri - Love the silver heart connected bracelet!

Jen - I love the necklace you’re wearing and the red bracelet (I LOVE red!). I love her intention and I REALLY love the fact that she uses real-looking beautiful women as her models. That’s a lot of love! Awesome!

Tessa - I love so much … but I would pick the Ocean View bracelet (today)!

Lynn - I love the open circle bracelet!

Moriah - I love the family crest bracelet! So cool!

Christy - I love the cake toppers! So sweet!

Linda - Lisa’s jewelry is gorgeous and you look beautiful in it! I love her Unlock the Stars necklace. Thanks for this generous giveaway!!

Liesl - How can you choose just one thing?! I love my charm bracelet with charms that show up at my door each month from my sister. I’ve been into silver lately, but I’m loving the Gold Seed Necklace today.

mia - love the ‘happy birthday’ and ‘celebrate’ cake toppers!

Gretchen - I love the Gold Seed Necklace! Just the perfect color of yellow!
Thanks for such a great giveaway and a great cause!

Tiffany - Loving the Long Wrap Sunshine Necklace!

Julie Holt - I love the sugar donut necklace! So unique!

Alice H - Love love love that “eye <3 U (I love you)" necklace. Thanks for the giveaway!

Becky - The Gold from any Angle necklace has been on my wish list for a while. Maybe someday soon! 🙂

Aimee - I have too many faves to choose just one. I have quite a few Lisa Leonard pieces too but I don’t have any earrings yet. I’d love to get a few pairs of her earrings!

Stacy Mc - I love the family tree necklace.

jen smith - there are so many but i’m loving the ‘love is my anchor’ necklace!

amy mumaw - I love the family crest bracelet!!!

Talia - Oh, I’d love to get a piece of her incredible jewelery for my daughter. Her birthday is fast approaching! Fingers crossed!

Cara - Love the silver connected bracelet!

brianna - i would love to gift my mamma with the connected heart necklace… so sweet and special…

Robin Canter - The ‘ocean view’ fair trade necklace. Swooning…

Anna - I love them all but if I had to pick I would get the laundry day charm necklace. Thanks for the giveaway!

Brady Wilhelm - There’s NO way to pick just one! I LOVE the connected heart necklace AND bracelet, the family tree, the tiny twig, the all of me necklace….and Lisa Leonard! So awesome she’s doing the Fair trade line. Love it all and the heart behind it!

Robin Anderson - The vintage frames necklace is just awesome, but how to pick just one? Great giveaway, love Lisa’s goods.

Jodi Peck - Hi, I love the molded heart necklace! Would love to have my chidrens name hanging right there by my heart! Jodi

Kim Miller - Love, love loooooooooooooooooooooooooooove the petite family crest bracelet!!! (& LOVE Lisa Leonard!!!) <3

Mendi Tieman - So many pretty things! And I could only get it down to 2 (rule breaker) I LOVE the leather cuff bracelet and the birthday cake banner 🙂

Marita - The heart & camera necklace will forever be my favorite. 🙂

Heather in Ohio - So many pretty things! I love Lisa Leonard’s things and have a few myself … current faves are the turquoise beads necklace or golden seed necklace but if I won the gift card I would buy the tiny cross necklace for me and my 7 year old daughter … we are both being baptized in the next few weeks as Christians. Thanks for giving away the gift card! Heather in OH

Melissa - Okay I have so many favorites. I have the tiny twig necklace (LOVE), but I also love the tiny aqua earrings, the new initial bracelet and of course the family tree necklace…oh and her new line you posted a picture of – the yellow beaded bracelet oh and the charm bracelet oh and..oh and…oh and……
Finnaly, I just love Lisa Leonard. So inspirational.

Amy Moran - The ‘Ruby Red’ bracelet is really pretty. I don’t have any red jewelry.

Lisa - I love the gold from any angle earrings. And the initial necklaces! All of her work is beautiful 🙂

Jennifer - I love the Heartstrings Wall Hanging. It’s so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

Lisa A - I’ve always loved the ‘little square’ necklaces, but LOVE all of her jewlery!

Nanette - It’s a tie between the family crest bracelet and the laundry line necklace (which I love because I am ALWAYS doing little boys laundry!) Thanks!

Larissa - Love all of Lisa’s stuff, but my favorite is the row of flowers necklace!

amber - i love the open circle bracelet!

Kara - I love Lisa’s designs – especially the Vintage Frames necklace or the Itty Bitty hearts – anything with kids’ names on it is awesome! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

Becky J - Oh, the aqua seed earrings are lovely…what an awesome line..thank you for sharing! The Lord richly bless this endeavor and change lives!!

jodie - Sheesh!! That was hard!!! There are SO many lovely things how do you pick?!!
– but if I had to pick, I really love the “sweet pea” necklace for my daughter!!

Holly - I really like the “Always a Mother” necklace!

Katie Jones - I love the Owl who loves you? I have said that to my kids forever “guess who loves you?” and they would all reply “Mommy does”!!! Love it!!!

Allison - I love Lisa’s stuff and would love to win! I like the gold wildflower neckalce

Vicki - I am completely crushing on the Family Crest bracelet. I would love to own one! (PS That first picture of you is completely adorable!!)

GB Jost - Thanks for the give away Megan! I would love to win…I have a (will be) daughter in law that needs a graduation gift and a birthday gift! We adore her! So glad that Aaron brought her into our family….and his life! gb

Terri Fretwell - I love it all! Love the open circle bracelet and all the charm necklaces. Want one with my son’s names on it.

colleen from alabama - Ok, that leather cuff owns me. The minute it scrolled into view I knew it was my fave! Beautiful.

Amy K. - I love the cake toppers! I would choose one that said “Celebrate” and use it for every special occasion 🙂

Mary Elizabeth - that’s hard since there are so many SUPER AMAZING items on her site , BUT I’d love the FAITH HOPE LOVE NECKLACE or THROUGH MY LENS NECKLACE. (so I could wear one of them to the craft house this summer) 😉

Tanya - It has to be the Whooo do you love owl that is my favorite…. this time…

Lynn - I love Lisa’s new Petite Crest Bracelet……thanks for a great giveaway !

Lachalle - I love Lisa Leonard’s jewels . Right now my little girlies (5&3)are the only ones sporting her necklaces in my house .i would love to have any of it really I love my jewels just haven’t treated my self to her stuff yet. The turquoise stone necklace is so very cute !
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Joy - I am a new mom and the Mama necklace is my favorite! 🙂

Jordan - Can’t seem to take my eyes off of the Petite Family Crest Necklace. Love it!!

Laurie - Peace, Love, and Sprinlkled Donuts! So cute! Praise be to God that there are such wonderful people in the World!

Emily - I loved everything! Especially the daisy chain bracelet!

Angie B - I LOVE every fair trade piece! Especially the chunky red bracelet.

Peggy - Oh I love lisa Leonard!! My favourite it the moment is the eye love you necklace!!! I want it so bad!

Jessica Wheeler - My fav is the bracelet you listedfirst in your Isa Loves:)
Chunky with a baby pearl and initial alongside:) I need that…I think so:)

T.O. - Love love love the Golden Seed Necklace!

michele - Wow….the circle bracelet..
The family crest necklace or one of evrything!!!!!

Sally M. - I love “through the keyhole necklace”

Lorraine R. - Wow, how tough!!! I think my first pick would be the Chevron Necklace!! I’m slightly obsessed with chevron right now : )

Carly Zeiter - Soooooo many favorites! I like the ALL OF ME necklace. Thanks, Meg!

Kimberly B - My current favorite is the gold word of the year necklace, but I love all the color of the new fair trade collection too!

Ali - I am loving the ocean view bracelet – it reminds me of summers at the beach!

Kari - I like the Saffron Bracelet in the Fair Trade category.

Meredith - I am a new first time Mommy and would love to get a necklace with LUCI’S name on it. That would be amazing. I love the site and all the jewelry. Thanks for sharing!

Nancy - I love the “Celebrate Mom” necklace!

Shelby - I love the teenie tiny initials necklace 🙂

Erin P. - Either the Ruby Red Necklace or the Ocean View Necklace – love both of those colors!!

kellie - THANK YOU!!!! i would definitely choose the sterling sweetheart tree necklace! and i’d have it inscribed: j+k ’cause joel’s my sweets 😉

Jack - Love the ‘Ocean View’ Necklace! What a pretty shop!

Amber - I’m really loving the Green Grass earrings. : ) Thanks for the opportunity Meg!

ConnieM - I would so get this for my Mom for Mother’s Day, is the Celebrate Mom Heart necklace…so perfect for her.

Ann Marie - I LOVE the family tree necklace. Have always been a fan of Lisa Leonard!!

Trisha - My favorote piece is without a doubt the sweetheart tree necklace. Perfect piece that I would love to treat myself to. Thanks for the chance to win! Love love love your blog!

Audrey - I love the ruby red necklace, it would be perfect for my mama 🙂

whitneyleigh - Love the chunky fair trade bracelets…especially the olive green one!

Carla G - Loving the family tree necklace!

Sarah B - The mama bird necklace is my favorite.

Charlotte E - I love the new petite family crest bracelet

Whitney R - I love her hand stamped necklace with the kids names on it!

Becca - I love the sterling word of the year 2013 that says breathe – it is sometimes hard to remember to just breathe…

dixie - i love the turquoise stones necklace!!!

Denise - Love the tiny twig necklace.

Sheila - Love the single tag necklace! 🙂

Trish - i’m pretty sure i would have a hard time picking just ONE thing! i got a christmas ornament for my sister last year for her wedding and was sad i had to give it away! i’m thinking i would pick the jumble of charms necklace!

Amber - I love all her designs, but I love my “My Treasures” necklace that I have.

Chandra - Vintage frames necklace is so fun!

Hilarie - Not sure I can just choose one favorite… The fine feather necklace is really cute though the gold bunting necklace is a close second. 🙂

Stephanie C. - Hard to choose a favorite! Turquoise stones necklace maybe?

Christina - Love the layered love necklace!

Cristina - I LOVE the Tiny Squares Necklace!!

Lorie - Gotta be the Fresh Cut necklace, or the Stir My Soul necklace. All are beautiful. Too hard to choose!

Tracy - I’m feelin’ the long wrap olive green necklace. Now cut the crap and pick me!

Gina - I really like the pink quartz art deco necklace as well as the open circle necklace, which I would get with all of my nephews’ names on it.

Tiffany - I heart fair trade! Good job Lisa… Making a difference in our world! My clothing could use a pop of color this spring, so I have my eye on those brightly colored bracelets. Maybe saffron or ocean view.

Mallory O - Love the ocean view necklace and the birthday banner (décor)!!! With a name that means unlucky/unhappy _ I am not sure I will win haha (I never do) — but thanks for the chance! (Also: not giveaway related but MEG you look fantastic!!)

Jane - My favourite is the cake toppers. What a lovely tradition for a family to have one of these used at celebrations!
I too love Lisa Leonard!

Jane - My favourite is the cake toppers – what a lovely tradition for a family to have these used a celebrations!
Thanks for sharing, I too love Lisa Leonard!

Lynette - My favorite happens to be the one you are modeling in this post! I love the Ruby Red Necklace!

Amber - I am in love with the gold connected hearts necklace!

karen - i already have the jumble of charms…but would love the celebrate cake topper!

Christine Ishmael - Row of Flowers necklace…so pretty with the red beads!

Kasey - I’ve had my eye on the love is my anchor bracelet for a while.

Jenn - i’m loving the new family crest bracelet!!!

Jen Calcott - Oh Goodness! It’s hard to pick just one but I’ll go with the Faith Hope Love Necklace

Melissa - I was drawn to the “sweet pea” necklace…with 3 peas in a pod. I have my third pea in my pod at the moment!

Wendy - Isn’t Lisa’s jewelry wonderful? It would be so fun to own a piece. I especially love the open circle necklace in pewter. 🙂

Amanda Larkins - I love all of the hand stamped pieces! It’s too hard to decide!!

Laura - Always have loved the pennant banner!

Laine - The family tree necklace has always been my favorite! But I sure am loving that red one you are wearing, that is just stunning!

mary - i love all her stuff….i have an awesome necklace of hers but i think this time i would choose the family crest 🙂

Danae K - It’s all fun! The gold see necklace…so pretty and bright!

Steph - I love the jumble of charms necklace!

casey - I would say the mama necklace OR the love is my anchor bracelet. Ah man, all of them are beautiful though, hard to pick just one! I’m sure she does that on purpose (c;

Heather McDonald - Sorry, didn’t mean to post twice…I didn’t think it posted the first one and I can’t seem to delete one of them. 🙂

Heather McDonald - I really need that ruby red chunky bracelet! I’ll take one for my sisters too!

Heather McDonald - Oh! I really need that big chunky ruby red bracelet!!! And one for my sisters!!

Lisa - That should have said choose not goose! Haha!

Lisa - So many beautiful pieces to choose from! I think I would goose the golden seed necklace. Love the color! 🙂

Lavender Dreams - How sweet of you! I love her beautiful jewelry and there’s an Ocean View bracelet that I would love to have! You sure look pretty with the red necklace! WOW!

Rhonda - I love the devoted bracelet! I am so excited I can pin her goods on pinterest : )

Deb - I love the Row of Flowers Necklace in Green!

Hannah O - my husband just bought me my first lisa leonard necklace for my birthday in march. a few days later I saw the petite family crest bracelet and i fell in love : ) that is definitely what i would get with this $50!

mira - I loVe the all ! one of my favorites is eye love u necklace, if i l will send the link to my darling he will get the clue?

Angie R. - I have two Lisa Leonard necklaces and I wear them all of the time! I would love to get the Open Circle bracelet. Thanks for the chance to win.

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - The sweetheart tree necklace has always been a favorite of mine since my husband and I are high school sweethearts. He carved our initials in a tree in a nearby state park(yeah, probably a felony around here) over 13 years ago. Last summer we were back there with our girls and actually found the tree! the spot had mostly healed over but we could still faintly see those initials.

Kathy - I love the Always a Mother necklace!

Ashley E - I love the “love is my anchor” bracelet!!!! Lisa has such amazing products!

Clara - Can I have 4 favorites?? Please? It’s just so hard to choose. I love the tiny twig necklace, the turquoise stones, the mom bracelet, and the gold tiny twig necklace. What can I say? I love twigs! And I love this jewelry!

Susannah - I love the brave love necklace!! 🙂

sophie - Love everything. I’ve been a Lisa Leonard fan for years.
I would pick the fare trade yellow necklace.

Sagan - I love everything in her shop, but especially the teeny tiny initials necklace!!

Jenna - Love the cake toppers among many pieces of the jewelry!

library momma - I love the connected necklace!

julie - so many beautiful pieces to choose from! i think i like the open circle necklace best 🙂

Amy Reed - Sweetheart tree!!!! So cute!

Amy Reed - I love my brave love necklace and keep eyeing the sweetheart tree necklace- someday!!

Deanna - I love the Brave Love necklace. I wonder if I can customize the names of our angel babies on the back? I’d love to have a piece with their names to carry them with me always. Thanks for the opportunity.

janet c - Wow, what great pieces! Love the golden seed necklace, plus a bunch more 🙂

Margaret - the long wrap sunshine necklace 🙂 such a beaut

Rebekah - I love the ocean view necklace!,!

shannon - the petite family crest bracelet would be perfect for my mom! thanks for this opportunity at a giveaway!

Alison - I love the fair trade chunky bracelets and the long wrap necklaces!

Michelle from Australia - I love the birthday banner cake topper. Simply elegant.

Mrs. B. - Hard to choose but I really like the jumble of charms necklace.

Gayle - I like the turquoise stone necklace 🙂

Deb - I love them all. However my fave is the one my husband bought for me that has our wedding anniversary on it.

Stacey - LOVE her family tree necklace! I like the idea of having the parents names as well as the children on the piece!

Lisa A. A. - Oh, I adore the “jumble of charms” necklace! So pretty!

Jen G... - At this moment the I Love U necklace is my favorite! That could change in the next 20 minutes since I love most everything that Lisa designs! Thank!

Molly B - I really love all the new fair trade stuff. . . really want the oatmeal necklace

Cheryl E. - For me, it is the “This is Love” necklace. A symbol of the cross, my love for God and flowers. What else is there?

Liz G. - I like the aqua blue scarf <“>http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/aqua-blue-scarf-P771C146.aspx> This is a cool contest.

Jen G - I love the Nurture Bracelet!

jody - really…how can you pick just one fav?!
i love her tree symbols, her grandma pendant, the celebrate cake topper…
her stuff is so pretty & so fun!!!

Amy K. - I love the tiny twig necklace & the “from every side” necklace too!

Lynette - I love the ampersand necklace. So sweet!

Michelle - Why, oh, why didn’t I order the monthly charm bracelet in December?????? If Lisa does this next year, I am SOO getting one!
I have one LL bracelet and I get compliments on it all the time! It’s the open heart bracelet with the words “i am blessed” stamped on it! I got it for Mother’s Day 2 years ago.
I love the 3 tiny heart necklace…….3 hearts for 3 kiddos!
Thank you, Meg!

Christy r - I’m loving the Ruby Red bracelet

Laurel - Hi, Meg
It is so very hard to pick a favorite! I’ll start with the Ocean View bracelet! Love the idea of helping others through shopping!
Laurel

jennifer - i love the laundry line necklace…

jhdevereaux@comcast.net - That is like trying to pick your favorite child! Each piece is beautiful!

Barbara - Hi, I love the aqua earnings, I have one pair of gold earnings from Lisa love them.
Thanks for the giveaway, Barbara

Sara - i love the cake banner toppers–especially the “celebrate” and the “mr. and mrs.”

Christyn - I love Lisa’s jewelry! On the top of my list is the celebrate mom necklace.

Lori Tacchino - I’m loving the petite family crest bracelet. Such a great piece.

Lisa - The ocean view or ruby red bracelet or the turquoise stones necklace.

Amy M - Can’t I just pick everything!? 😉 I love the turquoise globe and turquoise seed earrings from the fair trade.

Megan - Oh goodness, I would be thankful for anything of hers! Love the anchor bracelet!

Carrie Pederson - EVERYTHING! Really love the family chrest bracelet, faith hope love necklace, leather cuff…. love it all! 🙂
CJP

April - I LOVE the family tree necklace. It’s so beautiful as is all of her creations.

Stephanie - In LOVE with the golden seed necklace. I’m a sunflower yellow kinda girl. 🙂

Adrienne s - I love the anchor bracelet and the leather cuff.

crystal b - I love the Connected Necklace or Turquoise Stones Necklace. I have a really great outfit I could pair that with.

Jill - I love the open circle bracelet. Beautiful!

AmandaK - petite crest bracelet or the gold connected necklace. All are pretty!

Leslie H - I would love to own my first piece of LL jewlery ~ the ocean view necklace and the through my lens necklace are my favorites right now!

Kristen - http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/-eye-love-u-necklace-P837C55.aspx
Hiya! My favorite piece right now (it keeps changing as I see each new piece…) is the “I Love You” necklace with three adorable charms…so creative, and different!
I started following Lisa when I saw her SWAG on one of your Craft Weekend posts…and I love her story, her heart for her boys and for others, the way she’s figured out how to shine her bright light into so many other lives. Very humbling, encouraging, and inspirational all smashed together. Love all that she does, from her scarves to her magnets!!!

Christy - whoa! So many pretty things, My favorite is the petite crest bracelet and the ocean view Necklace… Hard to choose

Jenni Carlisle - I adore her anchor chain bracelet & would love to own it. I love that Lisa’s heart is just as beautiful as her work!

Kelly - It’s awesome to see companies helping out others in need! Lisa’s jewelry is all so beautiful…it’s hard to choose a favorite. The Diamond in the Rough charm really speaks to me as it’s something God is working on in my life right now. I could use the visual reminder to be patient as He continues His work in me. In the FairTrade line, the Ocean View bracelet would be my pick.

tracy b - My favorite is the petite family crest bracelet. But everything is lovely!
tracy b

Raye Marie - I love the green grass earings! She has so many beautiful things to choose from. Thanks for the fun!

Heidi DeGroot - Molded heart necklace or fine feather necklace are two of my favorites, but there are many more!

Cristen - Love her stuff! I have two pieces already but would love another piece. I just adore the bow necklace!

Shelley C. - My Treasure Necklace, please!

Quin - No doubt, I love the peace, love and sprinkled donuts necklace.. way too cute! The tie that binds necklace comes in a close second though.

elizabeth - love the petite family crest bracelet – hard to decide just one

Kori - This is such perfect timing! I’m getting married in July and have been looking for a non-cheesy wedding cake topper and pictured in your post you have the cute little ‘Celebrate’ banner cake topper. SO cute and SO perfect! It took us 30-some years to find each other and so we plan on CELEBRATING on our big day!! (Though…her Mr & Mrs banner is SO dang cute too that I might have a mini-dilema if you pick me. But what a great dilema to have!).

Emily B. - Just love the FT sunshine earrings and necklace!

Sarah P - Ruby Red bracelet for me. Her stuff is beautiful!

Heidi Jo the Artist - You look great Meg! I especially love the Ruby Red Bracelet, but of course it is so hard to choose just one piece. Have an awesome day!

Mary - Love her new family crest bracelet!

Erica - I love the circle name necklace. I’m dreaming of the day when I will wear one with the names of my kiddos. dreaming and hoping.

Kirsten - i have long loved the ampersand necklace. happy sigh…
thanks for the giveaway!

Mary - My fav is her new family crest bracelet! Love!

Collette Ezzell - The keyhole necklace no doubt! Love Lisa’s stuff! Just started a new job after being unemployed for a year and this would make an excellent addition to work wardrobe! Thanks

Rae - I like the itty bitty hearts necklace or the connected hearts bracelet in silver. 🙂

Michele H. - Beautiful jewelry! I love the golden seed necklace.

Kate - I love several of the gold necklaces…but especially the gold chevron one. What an awesome giveaway!

Laurie Treat - Way to go Lisa and Meg always giving back!I adore the family crest bracelet.

Julie - love the turquoise stones necklace

rachel beverlin - I love the family crest bracelet. It’s definitely #1 on my list 🙂

Brenna - I love all the little stud earrings and the ruby red necklace. Beautiful.

Dani - LOVE the ampersand necklace! And the Saffron bracelet is beautiful!

Lisa - My favorite is the celebrate cake topper! I think we would use it over and over!

Amy - I love Lisa’s jewelry! The petite family crest bracelet is my favorite right now. Every time she comes out with something new I find a new favorite. 🙂

Maria - I love the Open Circle Bracelet…it’s been on my list of favorites for awhile now.

JennD - Oooh, the ruby red earrings and the natural necklace. Lovely!

lacey poag - love it all…”my happy place wall hanging” is my fav today! hApPy.

Julie Johnson - I like the family initial crest bracelet.

Sarah - I have a few LL necklaces and love! them! Looking at the fair trade items, it is hard to pick just one item. I love the: ruby red bracelet, saffron bracelet, turquoise seed earrings, and aqua seed earrings.

Ashley @ Chasing Capers - The gold chevron necklace has been my favorite since it came out!

Marlie - I like the yellow globe earring and I love that money goes to provide school lunches for kids! Awesome!

danielle - I really like the Green Grass Earrings.

Kate - my favorite is the gold falling leaves necklace!

Makila - today my favorite is the silver heart connected bracelet. I love all of Lisa’s stuff.

Destenson@att.net - Love the red bracelet!

Mindy - Love that she is doing a fair trade collection! From those choices I am loving both the ocean view bracelet and necklace.

Katie G - Love the fair trade green grass earrings!

Michelle Whitlow - Trying to pick a favorite is next to impossible!! I have one of her necklaces with my kids’ names on it & absolutely love it! I do love the fine feather necklace & the turquoise stones necklace 🙂 Btw, LOVE your shirt!!

Kim - The golden seed necklace is perfect SHOCKERS color!

Elise - As a new first time mommy I’ve been loving the Amersand Necklace – I would love to get one with my husband’s, mine, and our new daughter’s initials! I adore Lisa’s designs! Thanks for the giveaway!

Amy - The whole Fair Trade Collection is beautiful! So hard to pick…:o)! Maybe Ocean View necklace would do the trick! Thanks!

Becky - It’s official…I am unable to pick a favorite as there are too many things to love. One of my favorites is the Love is My Anchor bracelet…so fun and lovely!

Ali - Way to go Lisa!! Love the name…. hope{full}! The long wrap sunshine necklace is so cheery. Swoon.

Jen Higgins - I looove the All of Me necklace!

Annie - Love the “Together Necklace”

mollie d - I like the turquoise stone necklace

tara - ooooh, yay! i love lisa leonard stuff!
my favorites are that ruby red one from the fair trade collection and the peace, love and donuts necklace. thanks for the awesome giveaway! :]

Charly - Peace, Love and Sprinkled Donut Necklace! My three favorite things! 🙂

Linda Totman - Her things are awesome! I love the Ocean View necklace … it would look so good with so many colors!

Candy - I would pick the sweetheart tree necklace! I love Lisa! My hubby got me one of her necklaces last year for mothers day, and I adore it!

Gina - I’ve always loved her open circle necklace!! 🙂 The Fair Trade collection is lovely and great prices too! 🙂

Leslie - I couldn’t even pick a favorite! I would love anything from her shop, especially something with the initials of my children.

KamiBK - LOVE Lisa’s stuff. Wish my husband would read this comment section and see that I’d like the Connected Necklace for Mother’s Day…

MollyL - I love the flower pieces in silver/pewter with the red beads. I also like the gold pieces.
I wish I had a mother to give a necklace to. My mother died last year on Mother’s Day weekend, and a week before her 85th birthday, so that weekend will be bittersweet for me this year.

Nicole - There is just no way to pick a favorite! But, the Gold Connected Heart necklace is one of my faves!!

Karen - All of her stuff is beautiful but I really like the “Lucky You Earrings”

Sharon - As a mom, I would love to have the vintage frames necklace!

Ashley - I love the Golden Seed Necklace! How pretty would that be with a fun turquoise top!

Abbie Swartzentruber - My favorite piece is the “mama” necklace – so sweet and warms my heart:)

Sara R - The anchor bracelet. I have had my eye on that one for some time now….

Shawna - Love the multi-strand braclet with the initial.

Michelle - Fair Trade Collection….Natural Earrings. Could be worn every day, love them.

Michelle - Fair trade collection…Natural Earrings. Every day wear, love them.

Shawna - Love the multi-strand bracklet with the initial.

Tonya S - I love the petite family crest bracelet!!

Tonya S - I love the petite family crest bracelet!!

Wendy - Peace, love & sprinkled donuts … thats my new favorite 🙂

BeckyB - Love it all but especially the gold full circle earrings! Thanks!

Michelle - I love the golden seed neclace!

Tracy - I love everything! I especially love the turquoise stones necklace!!

Julia - The Petite Family Crest bracelet is especially gorgeous!!

tiffany gardner - I am loving the petite family crest bracelet. I love it all!

Christi P. - I love the tiny squares necklace. Baby #2 is due the day after Mother’s Day and I’d love to get that necklace to represent my two babies — that is if we ever pick a name for him of course! 😉

Deborah - LOVE LIsa Leonard…so many great things!!! Love the ruby red bracelet from the Fair Trade Collection and the petite family bracelet and necklace….love, love, love. so many of her things!!!

Trysha - Oh, I am in love with the Long Wrap Sunshine necklace…

Crystal Jackson - My favorite is the Brave Love necklace. Love her designs!

Rachel - The Marked By Love necklace has been a favorite for a long time! 🙂

Paula Moss - I love the family crest bracelet, but I love all of Lisa Leonard’s jewelry!

Jolene (Homespun Heritage) - I could not even begin to pick a favorite! I find all the fair trade items to be yummy! I especially like the bright colored necklaces (like the Ruby Red) and the saffron colored bracelet!

Shanalea - I would get the Word of the Year necklace and print GRACE… Because it is my word for the rest of my life.

Lise - The row of flowers necklace is my favorite, though I have lots of other wishes, as well. Thanks for the chance to win!

Maegan C - i love the new “thank you, mom” bracelet! what a perfect mothers day gift! all the jewelry is beautiful however 🙂

Heather Simnitt - My faves are the open circle bracelet and the ruby red bracelet!

Brooke - love love love that long wrap sunshine necklace. makes me smile 🙂

Taryn Brown - The devoted bracelet has been one of my favorites for a long time.

Laura - Aqua stone earrings. Or just about anything! The “love is my anchor” bracelet is so cute.

Amber - I love her jewelry and have several pieces. I’ve been wanting a bracelet (or two!) from her hopeful collection. Maybe the deep blue or the olive green…

Juli Elgin - I just love Lisa’s stuff. I would love to add to my collection.
Thanks!

MC - I too have a very long wish list from her shop, but right now it is the long wrap sunshine necklace.

Jen - I am LOVING the Gold Connected Necklace… It’s simple and beautiful as LOVE should be…

Jen N. - I love the “For Always” necklace.

Sarah - Hmm. It’s a toss up between the tree stump engraved with initials or something with my kids names, I like the laundry line necklace and since I have two kids I could do a pair of socks! I think if I had to pick one I’d pick You’re the Cream in my Coffee, I have two boys so I can have cream and sugar in my coffee!

Amanda Owens - I love all of her stuff! My favorite is the Gold Connected necklace. So feminine!

Jen D - Row of flowers necklace, love it.

Carrie K - i love the sweetheart tree necklace!

Teri B - Love the unlock your heart necklace.

Erin Flood - I love the ruby red necklace and the ocean view necklace!

Melissa Ann - Yay for Fair Trade! In the Hope{ful} collection, I like all of the Long Wrap necklaces, especially the olive one! Thanks Lisa (and Meg) for helping make a difference for Ecuadorian women!

Christy Kowalenko - I love her Through My Lens necklace… I’ve been admiring it for quite a while! Thank you for the opportunity… Happy Tuesday! : )

Liz - I love the Saffron bracelet in the Fair Trade collection. Thanks for this give away.

Meredith W. - I love LLD! The sweetheart tree necklace is so sweet, and I’d love it to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary next month!

Amanda M - The tiny silver twig necklace is both classy and beautiful. I <3 it.

Amanda Jo - Her work is so beautiful it’s hard to narrow it down! I have to say thought that the family crest necklace has always been one of my favorites!

jamie - so many stunning pieces to choose from, as always. today i love the {best grandma} and {wild flower} necklaces! thank you for this generous give away!

Stephanie - At the Cross bracelet.

Melinda M. - Love the infinity necklace!

Michele - I love the Ocean View it is so pretty and go with alot of other things I have!

Angie - I love the row of flowers necklace. I hadn’t seen that one before and I think its beautiful.

Sarah D - The teeny tiny initials necklace and any of the fair trade pieces are my favorites!

Lori H - I love the long sunshine necklace and the green grass earrings!

Tina Jacobsen - Love the Ocean View Necklace!!

Kelly - I luv the ruby red bracelet from the Fair Trade Collection…

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