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Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-15657687883121603762017-11-20T23:14:00.001-08:002017-11-20T23:23:06.114-08:00Target Holiday Gift Guide For Her: Under $25 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Who says you have to break the bank to gift someone something cute, useful and thoughtful?! After all, it's the thought that counts, right? :) Anyways, I've seen so many gift guides but none of which are at actual budget friendly price points. That said, I've searched high and low on Target to bring you under $25 finds. I focused on versatile and classic items that you can never go wrong gifting your best friend, mom, sister, coworker, you get the idea!<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/4ct-kate-aspen-eat-drink-be-merry-stemless-wine-glass/-/A-51751923#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Wine Glass Set</span></a> - Who doesn't love a cute wine glass set?! And you can't go wrong with holiday themed glasses. It's such an easy way to add a decorative element to a gathering.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/clay-art-stackable-mug-15oz-porcelain-caffeine-is-the-new-black/-/A-51093174" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Coffee Mug</span></a> - This is probably an even safer bet to gift than wine glasses. The best thing is you can always find such cute and affordable ones! My aunt gave me one last year with pictures of my niece and I. It's one of the best gifts I've ever received - thoughtful and I use it all the time. I can't not include this<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/stoneware-don-t-make-me-text-santa-mug-17-5oz-red-white-gold-threshold-153/-/A-52519000" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Christmas themed</span></a> </span>one as well.<br />
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3.<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/sugarfix-by-baublebar-153-beaded-tassel-earring-gift-set-hematite/-/A-52642014?lnk=rec|adaptpdph1|related_prods_vv|adaptpdph1|52642014|4" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Statement Earrings</span></a> </span>- If you didn't know, Baublebar has an affordable line at Target called Sugarfix. How cute are these! They also come in this <a href="https://www.target.com/p/sugarfix-by-baublebar-153-beaded-tassel-earring-gift-set-gray/-/A-52635124#lnk=sametab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">black and red combo</span></a> as well. Maybe she's not a statement earring kind of gal? Go with some <a href="https://www.target.com/p/sugarfix-by-baublebar-153-druzy-stud-earring-gift-set-gray/-/A-52635027#lnk=sametab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">classic studs</span>.</a><br />
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4. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-chenille-open-cardigan-a-new-day-153/-/A-52507249?source=ir&utm_source=ir&clkid=6cd9e238Nab799fcc1ccded4e160bdcd3&lnm=81938&afid=rewardStyle&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Cozy Cardigan</span></a> - A cardigan in a classic color is always a great versatile grab-and-go item especially when it's super soft. Note! It does run long but it's seriously so soft that I don't care if it runs a little long on me. It is that cozy.<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/love-you-more-trinket-dish-tri-coastal-design/-/A-51911012?lnk=rec|slp|search_bought|slp|51911012|2" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Trinket Tray</span></a> - <span style="background-color: white;">This is such a versatile piece that can be used for nicknacks on a desk, next to your sink or vanity for jewelry. Does she have a lot of jewelry? Go for a</span> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/west-emory-153-three-tier-ceramic-jewelry-storage-tray/-/A-16965267?lnk=rec|slp|search_bought|slp|16965267|0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">tiered tray</span></a>.<br />
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6. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-faux-fur-robe-gilligan-o-malley-153/-/A-52554778?preselect=52507977&source=ir&utm_source=ir&clkid=6cd9e238Nab799fcc1ccded4e160bdcd3&lnm=81938&afid=rewardStyle&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Oh So Soft Robe</span></a> - Okay, disclaimer...I know I said under $25 but I tried this on in-stores and couldn't leave it out as a featured item. I'm not sure how I didn't leave the store wearing it. The fabric is so warm and soft AND it's a great alternative to the pricier<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/barefoot-dreams-cozychic-robe-nordstrom-online-exclusive/2833517" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Barefoot Dreams robes</span></a>. </span>Trust me, she'll love it but to stay true to the under $25 theme, here is a <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-metallic-foil-robe-gilligan-o-malley-153/-/A-52579120#lnk=sametab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">robe at a $15</span></a> price point :)<br />
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7. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/jar-candle-snuggly-sweater-11-5oz-home-scents-by-chesapeake-bay-candles-174/-/A-17264517#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Candle</span></a> - I mean can you ever go wrong with gifting someone a candle?! The reviews on the scent are what sold me. Notes of lavendar, rose, white amber, vanilla and musk?! Gimme gimme. It also comes in a <a href="https://www.target.com/p/home-scents-19oz-jar-snuggly-sweater/-/A-50919319#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">larger size</span></a>.<br />
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8. <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-scarf-a-new-day-153-cream-plaid/-/A-52507178#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Blanket Scarf</span> </a>- Not only is there versatility with how many ways you can wear a scarf but I love the classic colors of this one. Here is one that's even<a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-scarf-a-new-day-153-oatmeal-marl/-/A-52507174#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> more classic</span> </a>and one in<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-sylvia-alexander-plaid-scarf-maroon/-/A-52467663?lnk=rec|slp|search_bought|slp|52467663|2" target="_blank">richer holiday tones</a></span></span><br />
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9. <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-pajama-set-total-comfort-gilligan-o-malley-153/-/A-15026135#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Matching PJ Set</span></a> </span>- As I've gotten older, I've gradually began to trade in old college t-shirts for actual matching sets but still don't want to break the bank doing so. These are such great quality for the price point! Think she'll love a more festive holiday one?<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-flannel-sleepshirt-xhilaration-153-red-buffalo/-/A-52730053#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Check these out</span>.</a></span><br />
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10.<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/yes-to-ultimate-mask-kit-5ct/-/A-52492704#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Face Masks</span></a> </span>- I can assure you there are better quality masks out there but I love the idea of a small gift to remind someone to make time for themselves. There's also this set that includes a<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/yes-to-mad-for-masks-kit-5ct/-/A-52492679#lnk=newtab" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">few different masks</span></a>. </span><br />
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Hope some of these items bring you some inspiration for your holiday shopping!<br />
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Ashield </div>
Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-16260198433774608682017-11-18T17:11:00.000-08:002017-11-18T17:16:21.046-08:00Easy Spiked Hot Cider Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I made this recipe ages ago for brunch with a friend and thought i'd share! I </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">was assigned beverage duty and decided on this spiced apple cider. I wanted something that paired well with chilly fall weather and this was perfect! Better than your typical brunch mimosa :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I looked around online at recipes for inspiration but winged it for the most part.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-64 FL ounces of Trader Joe's Spiced Cider</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Jack Daniel's Honey Whiskey</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-2 pear</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Cinnamon </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Nutmeg</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Place spiced cider in microwave safe container</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Cut and add a pears into the container</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Warm the cider for ~5 minutes (or heat on the stove on low)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Add whiskey (we may or may not have poured in a lot. Don't judge me. Adjust the amount to your liking)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Add cinnamon and nutmeg (adjust the amount to your liking)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-Serve and garnish with a pear slice</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="color: #222222;">I've also linked a few tasty looking cider recipes</span> <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-apple-cider-recipe/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a><span style="color: #222222;">,</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <a href="http://thefitchen.com/red-wine-cider-sangria/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a></span><span style="color: #222222;"> and </span><a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipes/a49600/apple-cider-slushies-recipe/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">here</span></a><span style="color: #222222;">!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Let me know if you try any of them :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">XO,</span><br />
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I bought this shirt back in the Spring from Old Navy. I bought a small and it's still a little too long on me so I tucked the front into my jeans for a more fitted look. FYI Old Navy sizing runs big so size down if you ever buy from there. The shirt i'm wearing is no longer available online (sorry, friends) but I've shared some affordable options below - all under $25!!<br />
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<br />Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-15617378035156283432017-06-18T18:03:00.000-07:002017-11-18T15:34:20.942-08:00Loft Summer Dresses On Sale <div style="text-align: center;">
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With temperatures heating up, I am living in my all-time favorite clothing item...DRESSES! I found this<span style="color: #a64d79;"> <a href="https://www.loft.com/shimmer-spot-overlay-dress/433867?skuId=22958907&defaultColor=4647&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000013&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">adorable summer dress</span></a> </span>at<span style="color: #a64d79;"> <a href="https://www.loft.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Loft</span></a></span> a few weeks ago and had to share it. It's so comfortable and lightweight (perfect for the summer heat), has polka dots (!!), and a super flattering top overlay. It can easily be dressed up or down. I've already worn mine twice! Once with sandals for a casual summer look and once with wedges for a more polished look for brunch! I bought mine in stores and paid about $30 for it, but it's currently 40% off - still such a steal for less than $40! For reference, I'm 5'3 and bought an XS Petite. Also linked a few other 40% off Loft summer dresses below!<br />
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<b>1.<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><a href="https://www.loft.com/mixed-lace-shift-dress/425503?skuId=22813909&defaultColor=0486&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000013&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Lace shift dress</span></a><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span>/ 2. <span style="color: #a64d79;"><a href="https://www.loft.com/sunflower-lace-dress/426165?skuId=22939326&defaultColor=3128&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000013&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Sunflower dress</span></a> </span>/ 3. <a href="https://www.loft.com/cold-shoulder-flutter-dress/442418?skuId=23377691&defaultColor=9000&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000013&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Cold Shoulder</span></a></b><br />
<b>4. <a href="https://www.loft.com/gingham-tie-off-the-shoulder-dress/435781?skuId=23020689&defaultColor=2222&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000013&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Gingham dress</span></a> / 5. <a href="https://www.loft.com/loft-beach-striped-strappy-halter-dress/432672?skuId=22797834&defaultColor=4899&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000048&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Striped halter</span></a> / 6. <a href="https://www.loft.com/chambray-shoulder-ruffle-shift-dress/432242?skuId=22992178&defaultColor=1671&colorExplode=true&catid=catl000013&priceSort=ASC"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Chambray dress</span></a></b></td></tr>
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Which one is your fave from my picks?! I have my eye on that yellow cutie! ;) Happy shopping and happy Father's Day to all of you celebrating!<br />
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<br />Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-91107910886299450572015-02-09T19:33:00.000-08:002015-02-16T01:14:16.631-08:00Weekending (one week later)Okay I am a week late but I wanted to share some pictures from my weekend in Long Beach. I've been super duper cautious with my new iPhone ( no case yet) so I didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked. Linking up with <b><a href="http://www.champagneandsuburbs.com/2015/02/weekending-girlie-edition.html"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Meghan</span></a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/2015/02/weekend-snaps-giveaway.html"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Biana</span></a></b><br>
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It was my first time flying Southwest and I have to say, still a fan of Jetblue. I found it very odd and chaotic that they don't have assigned seating. My girlfriend who picked me up from the airport decided to take off to Vegas for the night. I was on my own until another friend got off work. Luckily she lives within walking distance from a popular (and yummy) breakfast spot in Long Beach.<br>
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Yummy apple sausage egg scramble at<a href="http://www.eggsetclongbeach.com/"> <span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Eggs Etc</b></span></a> </div>
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I went out that night with some friends to the "hipster" bars on 4th street</div>
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Saturday started off on a good note! My best friend and I went kayaking in the Naples Canals. This is seriously one of my favorite things to do in Long Beach.We may or may not have parked our kayak by a dock to have a little photo shoot.<br>
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Saturday evening was my sorority big sisters baby shower no picture :( </div>
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Later into the night, my best friend & drove over to LA for a friends 24th birthday. </div>
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The sad part is on Sunday, a little after the superbowl ended, my new iPhone committed suicide. He fell right out of my back pocket and into a toilet. Let me just tell you, rice does not work. I got veryyy lucky and the apple representative that helped me out let me sign up for apple care with an already damaged phone. We love Louis! Hope you all had a great weekend!<br>
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Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-86739296547109673902015-01-15T15:17:00.001-08:002015-01-15T15:17:58.480-08:00No Bake Energy Bites<div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Happy Thursday everyone!</span></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">I wanted to share a no bake energy bite recipe I made awhile ago. I have a huge weakness for anything chocolate, so when I found this recipe I was beyond excited because 1. It's a healthy way to satisfy my sweet tooth and 2. I don't particularly enjoy baking but this recipe is beyond easy. </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><b>Ingredients</b> </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- 1 cup rolled oats</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- 1/4 cup cocoa powder</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- 1/3 honey</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- 1 teaspoon vanilla</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- 1/3 coconut (optional, I didn't use it)</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- dried fruits or nuts (optional, I used walnuts)</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">- Combine all dry ingredients in bowl, add in wet ingredients and mix it all together. 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Enjoy!</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">XO,</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Ash </div>Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-59371539718996983302014-12-17T23:59:00.000-08:002014-12-18T07:48:25.442-08:0024 Acts of Kindness I thought i'd post the 24 acts of kindness I performed back in October for my birthday. I think this is something i'll definitely continue to do every year from now on. 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1. Opened the door for someone at Starbucks<br />
2. Let two drivers into my lane<br />
3. Left a coffee paid for at Starbucks<br />
4. Donated a bunch of old stuff to the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop<br />
5. Put change in a snack vending machine<br />
6. Donated old books to my local library<br />
7. Participated in a 5k breast cancer walk<br />
8. Picked up litter<br />
9. Left quarters on a washing machine<br />
10. Donated old magazines to a local hospital<br />
11. Was generous with compliments<br />
12. Let someone cut in line at the grocery store<br />
13. Made a $10 donation towards my pledge for the 5k<br />
14. Gave someone a hug<br />
15. Payed toll for the car behind me<br />
16. Made a donation to breast cancer research at the grocery store<br />
17. Bought and mailed my best friend a packet of thank you cards<br />
18. Donated canned food to the Salvation Army<br />
19. Donated old board games to a local hospital<br />
20. Offered to baby-sit for my best friend<br />
21. Spent a few minutes on <span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://freerice.com/">Freerice.com</a> </span><br />
22. Wrote a letter to a deployed or wounded member of the military through <span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://www.operationgratitude.com/get-involved/write-letters/">operation gratitude</a> </span><br />
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24. Spread the goodness - I let anyone who asked what I did for my birthday know about my acts of kindness pledge. I had a coworker tell me I had inspired her to do it for her own birthday. What made it even sweeter was her mom decided to do it for her birthday as well.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ash </span>Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-45179505430391576922014-02-11T00:52:00.001-08:002014-02-11T00:53:08.755-08:00Smoothie Recipe <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I've been under the weather the last couple of days so this morning, I decided to start my day with a healthy and nutritious smoothie. They're such an easy way to get your fruits and veggies in!</span></span><br />
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Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-4438672383732684292014-01-07T01:19:00.000-08:002014-01-07T01:19:08.633-08:00Number 9- Blog About a Date <span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm going to blame all of those Sex and the City reruns I watched over summer for influencing me to want to channel my inner Carrie Bradshaw. Carrie has some big (and cute) shoes to fill. Had I actually written this over summer...well I'm not really sure what I would have said about one of the dates I went on SO I guess the cool thing about finally updating my blog months later is I can add a little more introspect :) I think the greatest lesson I've learned within the last couple of months is you can't see dating as a waste of time. As annoying & exhausting as dating can be, it helps you figure out what it is you ultimately want in a serious relationship, you learn a great deal about yourself and you grow from it. I'm not saying go out and become a serial dater. I'm just saying don't be afraid to put yourself out there a little. You can benefit a lot from it. What are your thoughts on dating? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well this is the end of my<a href="http://ashieldannette.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-bucket-list.html"> <span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit;">summer bucket list</span></a> blog posts. I completed 7/10 not too shabby. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ash </span>Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-68032920627772670372013-12-30T23:55:00.001-08:002014-01-07T00:03:34.052-08:00Number 10- LB Museum of Art<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are always so many fun local things to do in the cities we live in that I don't think people take advantage of! I've lived in Long Beach for over 5 years now & this was one of those fun & free local things that I've always wanted to do. I had a day to spend in Long Beach with my mom before we left for a mother daughter Vegas trip so I decided to take her to the <a href="http://lbma.org/"><span style="color: #f1c232;">LB Museum of Art </span></a> . They had this super cute & silly dog exhibit going on. We also discovered the cute little restaurant the museum has. Lunch, good happy hour deals, & a gorgeous view? Yes please! I'll have to go back with my girlfriends.</span><br />
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Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-11686008762009014162013-12-19T01:48:00.002-08:002014-02-06T01:24:26.447-08:00Number 3- One Night Trip to VegasOh Vegas. Always a good time! We just missed a pool party we were supposed to go to when we arrived so we ended up lounging at the MGM lazy river pool. For someone who is a non swimmer, it was perfection! Before our night on the strip we decided to get dolled up & do a nice dinner. We chose <a href="http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/wolfgang-grill-bar-restaurant.aspx"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Wolfgang Pucks</span> </a>restaurant at the MGM. The restaurant has that classy/casual feel so if you're in the mood to get a little dolled up it is totally appropriate and you won't look like an idiot(then again what am I saying, anything goes in Vegas). We shared the BEST pesto/prosciutto pizza at dinner. I've seriously become obsessed with pesto pizza since that night. After dinner we went back to our hotel to change & hit up two clubs. We couldn't leave Vegas without eating at one of the buffets so the next day we had lunch at the Buffet at the <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://wynnlasvegas.com/Restaurants/CasualDining/TheBuffet"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Wynn</span></a>.</span> So yummy! And then it was time to hit the road & head back to reality. It was the perfect girls trip...until next time Vegas.<br />
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Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-34568789665638830002013-12-17T07:27:00.000-08:002013-12-23T15:03:58.958-08:00Number 8- Go to a concertThe first thing I crossed off my <a href="http://ashieldannette.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-bucket-list.html"><span style="color: #f1c232;">summer bucket list</span></a> this past summer was "go to a concert". My friend was interning for vans & just so happened to have an extra ticket for Warped Tour. I had absolutely nooo idea what it was so I text her asking about it. Turns out it's a concert hosted by Vans featuring a ton of pop/punk bands on a number of different stages. Still not really knowing what to expect, I asked my friend if a sundress was okay to wear. Her response was NO. Luckily I took her advice and went with shorts, white toms, & a white tank and somewhat managed to blend in with punk music loving high school kids. Was it really my cup of tea? No. But my friend and I made the best of two free tickets by enjoying a hot summer day with a couple of beers, overpriced concert food & music we don't normally listen to. And best of all I got to cross something off my summer bucket list :)<br />
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<br />Ashield http://www.blogger.com/profile/09115621071655147896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1929480040345929806.post-60186161235975019682012-03-05T01:00:00.001-08:002022-05-18T10:55:43.544-07:00For Today…<span style="font-family: inherit;">So
I found this “daybook”idea on a blog and
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; font-family: inherit;">And
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Outside my
window</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> Cars cars and more cars and darkness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am thinking..</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> About a gazillion
things. Also how this reminds me of those really cheesy myspace surveys everyone
was obsessed with</span><br />
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<i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am thankful</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> For
my beautiful mother. Oh, and for lactaid pills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">In the kitchen</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> Is where
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am wearing</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> Favorite jeans, a t-shirt,
sorority sweater</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am creating</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> A
wonderful event for cancer survivors</span><br />
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am going</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> To tackle some items on my to do list once
I’m done with blogging fun</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am wondering</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">... What tomorrow will bring</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am reading</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> Make Him Look Good by
Alisa Valdes-Rodriquez. A nice light hearted read to go towards my new years resolution of reading 10 books
for leisure reading</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am hoping</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> To
continue working towards having a successful semester with my personal and
academic goals</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am looking
forward to</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> Weddings,
parties, 21<sup>st</sup> birthdays, spring break, yoga, the start of a new
week, etc, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">I am learning</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">... To take
risks</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Around the house</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> Is a constant mess but amazing roommates
nonetheless</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">One of my favorite things</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">...</span> How
I Met Your Mother :) <br />
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<i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">A few plans for the
rest of the week</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #fefdfa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">... Tackle items on
my to do list, get some study hours in, and anything else written in my planner,
oh and saving the world. Kidding on that last one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">xoxo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Ash</span><br />
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