Hapari Swimsuit Giveaway Winner!

We have a winner of the Hapari Swimsuit Giveaway.  Random.org pulled up #10 which is Linde!  Linde said "I'd love a new suit--does it come with the flat stomachs and thin thighs they show with the suits? ;)"  I wish Linde! 

Please email me your contact information and I will send you the voucher for your new suit!  Congratulations!

Hapari Swimsuit Giveaway!!

I think we are all ready for Spring right? What better way to kick the winter blues than to win a new swimsuit from Hapari?! I did this same giveaway last year and I decided I needed to do it again. I love Hapari and I think they make a great product.

After gestating and nursing four babies, the most important thing to me is support for the "girls." Under wire in a swimsuit is the gold standard. In the past, it has been extremely hard to find. Ashley told me about Hapari two years ago and when she mentioned under wire, I stopped listening. I said "take me to their store!"

The store is in American Fork, Utah and it is absolutely adorable (the dressing rooms look like cabanas). For the local girls, I recommend running down there because you can try on all the different styles. But online has everything as well.

Last year, I got this one:

This year, I will be buying this one:

But I love this one as well:

The best part is, they have these darling skirts to wear over the swimsuits and everything is mix and match with the tops and the bottoms.




This year, they added shorts as well:

If bikinis are your thing..they make those too.  Look how cute.  I love this emerald color:

And guess what else? Their suits actually have pockets to slide in silicone inserts (that they sell) if you want to enhance what you already have (this concept is completely foreign to me but it may interest some of you.)



So let's get down to business...The give-away is for a $90.00 gift card to their site.

To enter, link to one of the following on your blog, Twitter or Facebook:

http://www.hapari.com/

http://www.hapari.com/womens-swimwear/

http://www.hapari.com/plus-size-swimwear/

http://www.hapari.com/modest-tankinis/

 

Then come back here and comment on my blog with the URL where the link to Hapari can be found.  Once that is done, you are entered into the giveaway!

 

You can receive up to two bonus entries for each different place you share the link (like a blog, Facebook, Twitter.) Each link will count as one entry into the contest. Leave a separate comment for each time you shared the link.

The contest will end on Monday, March 25th at midnight. I will pick a winner using random.org. Please leave your email address with your comment so I can contact you if you win. Good luck!

I'm Turning 29...again

I used to love my birthday.  The attention!  The gifts!  The excuse to lounge in bed and go out to eat!  But now that I am single, I hate getting a year older. I have been back in the dating pool and I am finally going to bring y'all the dating posts you have been begging for.  Stay tuned for that.

Thanks for coming out of the woodwork to enter my contest for the maxi-skirt.  It was so fun to read what posts you liked and see who is out there reading my blog!  I was flattered and happy and it made my day.  I was hard to decide but I picked Molly!  Molly, send me an email with your address and the skirt will be on it's way!

If you didn't win the skirt, don't despair.  I am doing my annual Hapari swimsuit giveaway this week as well.  I will be using Random.org to pick that winner so check back and make sure to enter to win a fun swimsuit.

I was going to do a Birthday 36 of 36 more things about me..but I didn't have the energy.  How about 10 things you probably don't know about me?!  Here goes:

1.  When I was about 10 (and totally not cute) my mom decided to get me and Ashley involved in modeling.  I had a face only a mother could love.  Of course, she thought we were beautiful and talented.  Ashley and I had to perform a skit for these ad execs to see if they wanted to cast us in commercials.  We did a scene from Peewee Herman's Big Adventure.  I was Pee Wee and Ashley was Francis.  It was horrible and obnoxious and all I remember was the blank stares on the ad execs faces.  My brother Rex still begs us to do it to this day.  Glad someone appreciates it.

2.  I hate sushi.  I don't like Anthropology clothing, and I have never been on Pinterest.  It's amazing you all still talk to me.

3.  My biggest fear in the world is being called as the Primary chorister.

4.  There are people from high school that I still feel like I am not cool enough to be friends with on Facebook.  I have all kinds of thoughts about Facebook.  This probably deserves it's own post. 

5.  If I was getting married right now, my wedding colors would be pink and grey.  My wedding wouldn't be elaborate but I do want a nice dinner for close friends and family and no gifts.  I hope I remarry before pink and grey go out of style.

6.  I hate the moustache craze.  Is it over yet?  Please say it is.

7. I love grocery store birthday cake.  I might have to go buy myself one.  Forget the ice-cream.  I could eat the whole cake myself..standing over it--with a fork--straightening out my lines.

8.  My least favorite thing in the world is when you are at a restaurant and a guy with a guitar is walking around and he comes to perform at your table and you have to stop and listen. 

9.  My mom gave me this gorgeous Coach handbag for my birthday.  I am scared to death to use it.  I have a history of being hard on handbags.  Right now, you could find a bunch of used kleenex, matchbox cars and a rock-hard protein bar with no wrapper stuck to the inside of my purse.

10.  I only wash my hair every other day and I no longer take my make-up off at night (I know--it's awful!) but I will always floss every night until the day I die. 

Maxi Skirt Giveaway

The Nest on Main recently did a giveaway on Facebook and I won this skirt!  In my comment, I said I wanted to win this so I wouldn't have to shave my legs and I could sit like a man at church.  I had already ordered the skirt when I won this one so now I have two. 

It's your lucky day!  I am giving one away on my blog.  The skirt is junior sizing so I knew I had to get a size Huge. (Large.) It is super stretchy so I think it could fit anyone between 5'6 and 5'10. For reference, I am 5'9 and I usually wear a 6 or 8 in skirts. My mom, who is 5'6 tried the skirt on and it fit her too. The waistband rolls up or down so the length can be adjusted. I will announce the winner on my birthday (Monday!) 

Here are the rules...because I love rules.

Leave a comment and tell me your favorite blog post I have ever done.  I know it is narcissistic and a little vain but the name of my blog is "i wanna talk about me" so just go with it!

That's it.  Let's do this!

Black and White and Red All Over

old photo from Christmas

My last post was about slowing down.  That hasn't really happened.  I don't think the word slow is in my vocabulary.  So as my life continues at a break neck pace, let me update you.  I was looking at the photos on my phone and I noticed how many are black and white and red-hence the title. 

Here is what I have been up to lately:

I bought the Sorel jrs in Black.  Yeah I know I told y'all I was keeping #4 boots--the Call of the Wild .  I changed my mind, which will surprise no one.  After clomping around the mall for one afternoon in the other boots, I knew they had to go back.  I decided I needed the lightest snow boots I could find. Behold the fifth pair of boots I purchased:

It was the right decision.

Ryan's birthday is coming up and I am throwing him a pirate pizza party on Saturday.  13 little boys.  I am insane. 

Here is a picture of me and Ryan right before church a few weeks ago..thrown in because it goes with my black, red and white theme.  My nose is getting better every day.  Thanks for asking!:

Ashley had the cutest baby ever a few days ago.  The big news is that he is NOT a red.  I love her little red heads but it is fun to see a blonde from her. 

Both of us have babies with tons of hair and seeing this little guy made me baby hungry for about ten minutes.  Then I got over it.  But doesn't he have the cutest face?

John and his kids spent President's Day weekend with us and we had a great time.  My kids were in Heaven..6 kids might as well be 16 though.  We felt like the Duggars trying to go places.  We don't even all fit in my car!  Things are great but John and I have decided to keep dating but date other people as well and not be as serious.  We will see how that goes.

I will end on the silly.  I won this skirt in a facebook drawing and had already bought it.  So I am giving away the extra one!  Check back to my blog in the next couple weeks for drawings to win this skirt and a Hapari swimsuit! (Sorry for two lame mirror shots in one post!)

Corner Bakery Catering Giveaway Winner!

Random.org pulled up #50 which is Mandee who said "If I win, I'm going to throw a party to celebrate and have Corner Bakery Cafe cater. How's that for an awesome plan!  Sounds awesome to me Mandee!  Congratulations.  I will get you your gift certificate.

Thanks to everyone who entered.  Thank you to Ron for letting me do these fun giveaways.  I only do giveaways for things I truly love and this was a product I could really get behind!  I am so happy to have Corner Bakery Cafe in Draper!

Corner Bakery Cafe Catering Giveaway

Today is Corner Bakery Cafe's Grand Opening in Draper!  So drop by and try the Chicken Pomodori Panini.  Tell 'em Brooke sent you!

Just when you thought all was lost because you didn't win the lunch from Corner Bakery Cafe, I am coming through with ANOTHER awesome giveaway.  This time it is for $120.00 worth of catering.    Yep, Corner Bakery Cafe does catering too. So next time you need to feed a crowd (birthday parties, brunches, baby showers or company functions) think Corner Bakery Cafe!

I ate at the VIP preview lunch at Corner Bakery Cafe on Saturday (because I am like this with Ron, the owner) and I am telling you folks, it is GOOD!  The new store is fabulous, the desserts are delicious, and I know desserts.  (The chocolate Bundt was to.die.for.)  The lunch was so good that I am taking another friend to lunch at Corner Bakery Cafe this week.

The giveaway will be for the Corner Classic (everyone's favorite!) It serves 8-10 people.  ($120.00 value, delivery or pick up.) Here is what is included:

1. Sandwich Basket--a variety of specialty sandwiches

2. Choice of Two Sides (bakery chips, specialty side salads, or fresh vegetable basket)

3. Sweets Basket--selection of cookies, bars, brownies and bundts.

Leave a comment and you will be entered. The contest ends at midnight tonight. (Monday, April 2nd.) Good luck!

Corner Bakery Cafe Giveaway Winner!!

The winner is Lori who said "Oooooh! I really hope I win this one! I crave the chicken harvest salad! So excited that they are opening a restaurant in Draper!"

Lori, I have your contact information and I will get you your tickets to the VIP preview lunch!

For the rest of you, go to the grand opening on April 2nd and be one of the first 100 customers in the door at 7:00 A.M. to win free soda or coffee for a year! Also, check back on my blog that day because I will do a one day giveaway (meaning you have to enter that day and I will pick a winner at midnight that same day) for the catering package worth $120.00! Congrats Lori!

Corner Bakery Cafe Giveaway!

I promised a very fun giveaway to celebrate Spring and it's time to deliver! One of my favorite places to eat is Corner Bakery Cafe. They have the ultimate girl food..salads, paninis, soup and delicious desserts...but it is girl food that men love as well. If you don't believe me..go into the Corner Bakery Cafe up on Foothill by the zoo at lunchtime...the place is packed!



The great news for us is that we are getting a brand new Corner Bakery Cafe in Draper at 264 East 12300 South, next to Smith’s. Hallelujah! It is a stone's throw from my house and you better believe I will be eating the Chicken Pomodori Panini at least once a week for the rest of my life. They do an amazing breakfast there as well and I can't wait to try the Anaheim Scrambler. Delish.

My good friend's dad owns the Corner Bakery Cafes in Salt Lake City and he has graciously agreed to do an awesome giveaway for my blog. One lucky reader (probably needs to be local unless you want to fly in for this and you probably do!) will win a VIP preview lunch for six people (SIX!) at the brand new location in Draper from 11-2 on March 31st.



The store officially opens to the public on April 2nd. Just as a side note, the first 100 people in the door at 7:00 am on April 2nd get free coffee or soda for a year (a year people!) and a free coffee mug and t-shirt to commemorate the occasion! Check back here that day as well because I am going to give away a catering package valued at $120.00...this is where I wish I could win my own giveaways!!

So, let's get down to business. Simply leave a comment (with your email address) and you are entered in the giveaway. If you have eaten at the Corner Bakery Cafe before, tell us your favorite item. If you want an additional entry, link to my blog post on Facebook or mention the new Corner Bakery opening in Draper on Facebook and then come back here and you can leave that as an additional comment for an extra entry. Simple right? I will pick a winner using random.org on Tuesday, March 20th. Good luck!

Hapari Swimsuit Winner!

We have a winner of the Hapari swimsuit giveaway! Random.org pulled up number 32 which is Liz. Liz would love the turquoise classic bandeau tankini. She says "I'm in a blue phase right now. I think it would make a tan look great." I think it will Liz! Email me with your information and I will get the gift certificate to you.

Hapari Swimsuit Giveaway!

I think we are all sick of winter about now, right? What better way to kick the winter blues than to win a new swimsuit from Hapari?! I did this same giveaway last year and I decided I needed to do it again. I love Hapari and I think they make a great product.

After gestating and nursing four babies, the most important thing to me is support for the "girls." Under wire in a swimsuit is the gold standard. In the past, it has been extremely hard to find. Ashley told me about Hapari last year and when she mentioned under wire, I stopped listening. I said "take me to their store!"

The store is in American Fork, Utah and it is absolutely adorable (the dressing rooms look like cabanas). For the local girls, I recommend running down there because you can try on all the different styles. But online has everything as well.

Last year, I purchased this one:



The best part is, they have these darling skirts to wear over the swimsuits as well and everything is mix and match with the tops and the bottoms.




They have a lot of other cute options without under wire as well. This is my current favorite:



or this one:



And I love the style of this one (and it has under wire!):



And this one too..I can't decide!



I don't wear one-pieces but if I did, I would wear this one:



And guess what else? Their suits actually have pockets to slide in silicone inserts (that they sell) if you want to enhance what you already have (this concept is completely foreign to me but it may interest some of you.)



So let's get down to business...The give-away is for a $85.00 gift card to their site.

To enter, visit http://www.hapari.com/, decide on your favorite swimsuit and come back here and leave a comment either linking to your favorite swimsuit or simply type the name of it. Once you have done that, you are entered in the contest! Easy right?

You can receive up to two bonus entries if you not only link to the site, but also share it on Facebook and Twitter. Each link will count as one entry into the contest. You can provide proof by linking to each instance in the comment.

The contest will end on Thursday, February 23rd at midnight. I will pick a winner using random.org. Please leave your email address with your comment so I can contact you if you win. Good luck!

Dear Lizzie Giveaway

One of my favorite stores is Dear Lizzie in Highland, UT. It has the cutest chandeliers, fun jewelry, darling baby stuff and yummy treats. Luckily for all of us, they are doing a giveaway on Mandee's blog. (The same awesome Mandee who did the swimsuit giveaway I blogged about a few weeks ago.) Anyway, go to Mandee's blog for all the details. The prize is a ladies luncheon for you and five of your bffs! I really really want to win this!