Products We Love: Lil Stinker Design + A Discount + GIVEAWAY

Products We Love: Lil Stiker Design + A Discount + GIVEAWAY

I am OBSESSED with this beautiful and meaningful phone case that I was able to custom design with Lil Stinker Design.  The owner Cheri is SO wonderful and her and I share a deep faith in Jesus so we decided to collaborate and create a phone case that is encouraging and uplifting with a verse that was personal to my story. One of my favorite bible verses is, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful,  I know that full well" Psalm 139:14.  I knew I wanted to put that verse on the back as a reminder to not only myself but to all of the people I get to meet day to day at my work as a therapist, all of the friends I am blessed to spend time with each week, and of course, my family.  I wanted a cover that is a conversation starter.  I have shared how I struggled with my self worth and body image as a teen and how I now help other teens and young adults find value in themselves and discover how to love and embrace themselves.  One of the greatest perks about my job is that I get to be a part of witnessing God work on peoples hearts and break down lies and agreements they've made that just arent true about who they are.  I then get to experience the Lord show them TRUTH.  And witnessing that is one of the most incredible joys I've ever been a part of.  This verse has so much meaning and truth to it for young women who don't see their worth, who feel invaluable, who beat themselves down daily on the inside and outside.  This verse helps us discover who we really are, who God created us to be. It takes the dark veil off of our eyes and shines light on our true beauty that was there along.  

I told Cheri I loved some of her antique frames that she had up in  her online shop.  I wanted to take one of the frames and sort of make it look like an antique mirror and put the verse inside. This is symbolic of looking yourself straight in the mirror and seeing truth (the scripture).  Its a reminder to love yourself, to see yourself as Jesus does. Blemish free. Perfectly made by God Himself to be just the way you are.  

 We can take comfort knowning God has created us exactly how He wanted us to be. He didn't make you like anyone else, you are special, unique, and exactly how He wants you, from head to toe, all of your strengths and weaknesses, every part of you. 'Wonderfully' means you are unique..God made you special and has a purpose and plan for you.  (Isaiah 44:24) He formed you and created you as His own masterpiece for a purpose (Ephesians 2:10).

To explain what it means to be 'Fearfully' made i thought it might be easier to share from an online journal (link here) that explains it clearly, 

"Psalm 139 describes some of God’s attributes. He knows everything (v.1-6), His Spirit is present throughout the universe (v.7-12) and each person is created by Him (v.13-16). The verse before and after Psalm 139:14 describe the development of a baby from conception. 

This caused David to praise God for His power and skill and exclaim that “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Ps. 139:14NIV). The Hebrew word that is translated “fearfully” is yare. In Vine’s Dictionary it means “to be afraid, stand in awe, fear”. When used of an exalted person it means “standing in awe”. This implies honor, reverence and respect for the person. To be “fearfully” made means to be “awesomely” made."

I know there are a lot of you that have shared with me your struggles with body image, insecurity, woundedness, and my hope is that today you find comfort in His truth. I pray that you would know you are important and significant. There is freedom from the belief that you have to be perfect to be loved, or be more than you are.. you are enough. You are exactly how you are supposed to be.  

Scroll down the bottom of this post for details for the GIVEAWAY and the COUPON CODE for a GREAT DISCOUNT! 

Check out Lil Stinker Design's Shop HERE

Lil Stinker Design is offering a 10% Off Discount off all orders

(they have SO many designs to choose from, you can also create your own design, she does custom work!!)

Use Coupon Code: BLOG10

Enter GIVEAWAY for My Custom Phone Case Above:

Also Lil Stinker Design is offerring to do a giveaway of this same exact iphone 5 cell phone case that we collaborated on. If you want to win it all you have to do is:

1) Be a follower of this blog (You click follow on the right hand side and enter in your email..its that simple)

2) Let me know you are interested in the giveaway by commenting on this post (you can say anything you want! Even if you just write "ENTER ME" or "DONE" or "FOLLOWING".  

(Rules on instagram for additional submission for the giveway)

Giveaway ends next Friday March 7th!

Love you all in this sweet little community, I hope today is a blessed day for all of you!

What We Wear: Augie & Lola ((Plus A Discount))

What We Wear: Augie & Lola ((Plus A Discount))

How cute are these colors and prints!

The back lining is just as fab!

We adore Lola Augie & Lola. They sent us their pacifier clips and a few bibs to try out. I love doing these posts for all my mama followers because it's so tough deciding what products to trust and what works well, holds up well, and well let's be honest.. It's always nice to know what the cutest options are for our sweetest ever and cutest ever little ones. 

We adore these bibs because they are soft, easy to snap on, have room for your baby to grow and wear as they get older, they're colorful and fun for your babies eyes, they look adorable, and they are super easy to wash. The back of them is just as good as the front! The fabric is soooo soft and delicate against Cashs sweet soft cheeks and chin. Now that he's eating solids bibs are a must in our household. I can't imagine having to bathe him every single time he eats, especially as he gets older and begins eating 3 meals a day! 

We also love this paci clip! They have so many options and colors to choose from so you can mix prints and match your babies style and wardrobe for the day. Sounds silly but the price makes it easy to do. Cash loves binky leashes because it helps him be able to find his paci when he wants it and puts it into his own mouth without needing my help. 

Go check out their online shop and see what else they have to choose from. They offer many other products like: burp cloths, changing table covers, teething rings, blankets headbands and bows, and the list goes on. The owners name is Krista and she is a wife, mom and now a business owner. We love supporting working mamas, especially of great small businesses like this one! So go get your shop on!

They are also offering all of my followers 10% off with Coupon Code:  BlogT10

So so sweet!!!

Check out their Esty Shop: Augie & Lola
Or find them here Augie & Lola website

Happy shopping,

Xo

What We Wear: Bohemian Fringe + A Discount & A GIVEAWAY!

What We Wear: Bohemian Fringe 

I cannot believe we are approaching Christmas SO soon! I think the count down is now 11 days away!! So I figured I'd give you ladies some great shopping sources over the next week. Today I wanted to share this adorable jewelry shop with you all.  Bohemian Fringe specializes in making modern tribal, rustic glamour and tom-boy chic pieces. My favorite thing about this shop is they offer SO many great options to layer necklaces! They are all about the layered/stacked looks giving you the perfect boho vibe.  The owner Christine hand makes all of her necklaces. I don't know how she does it but they are gorgeous and you can tell she has a gift for what she does.  I love how you can choose your own style of chain, the material (brass, silver, etc), as well as the length! All of her pieces look great together so its a great shop to get all of your layered pieces all in one haul..i know sometimes it takes a while to find pieces that are a good match and you spend all this time shopping for lengths that will look good stacked..so Bohemian Fringe makes it easy.

*For 15% off coupon code see the bottom of this post

The beaded chains are my FAVORITE. Theres no clasp so you wont have to deal with spinning it around constantly like i find myself doing with all of my weighted necklaces. 

I wore two of the necklaces layered when I went to the Long Beach Christian Womens Fellowship Christmas Dinner this past week. 

Pyrite Tusk Necklace with a personalized "T" for my hubby's name.  This piece goes with just about everything. I love the layered look but I could just as easily wear this by itself and love how simple yet edgy and different it is. 

Bohemian Fringe can personalize your jewelry. Such an adorable touch! I will wear this piece all the time and love that it has an "A" for Armstrong. I also chose an arrow because i think it gives it a nice touch with the antique vintage look the locket naturally has. 

Bohemian Fringe is GIVING AWAY 1 Personalized Locket just for YOU!

 (so many adorable options and different textures/lengths to play with). It makes layering necklace SO much easier.

First Look:
Top: H&M jean button up top (similar style below)
Tank: H&M (similar style below)
Necklace c/o Bohemian Fringe Turquoise Stone Pendant
Bracelet: Vintage (similar style below)

American Apparel Tanks · Forever 21 Button Front Tops · Lucky Brand Bracelets

Second Look:
Cardigan: Forever 21 Black Sheer Maxi Cardigan (also posted 2 options below)
Tank: Nordstroms Brass Plum Black Tank (link below)
Necklace: c/o Bohemian Fringe Antique Long Locket
Necklace: c/o  Bohemian Fringe Pyrite Tusk Necklace
Skirt: Floral Pleated Maxi Skirt (a few years old..3 options below)

Forever 21 Long Skirts · Victoria's Secret Long Skirts · Free People Long Skirts

Bohemian Fringe has a wide selection of necklaces to choose from! 

Check them out here: Bohemian Fringe


My readers get 15% off by entering Coupon Code: TRFANS


Instructions To Enter The Bohemian Fringe Giveaway (winner will receive 1 personalized locket like the one seen above..you can choose your metal, chain, and what you want inscribed):

• You must be a follower of this blog (to follow: Click "Join This Site" on the right side of this blog and enter in your email to become a follower)
• You must leave a comment below stating what your favorite necklace is from the Bohemian Fringe Shop 

[You may also enter on Instagram for an additional chance to win. Instructions will be on IG]

Giveaway ends this Friday Dec. 20th 2013. 

Happy Shopping ladies!