It Was SERIOUSLY Impulsive...Seriously.

I participated in Impulsive Addict's and Seriously Shawn's Seriously Impulsive Swap.


It is my goal to use the words impulsive and/or serious as many times as it takes to seriously annoy you with my impulsive use of terminology...seriously.


I was paired up with the SERIOUSLY adorable, Aly from Analyze This.  I love her, so this impulsive serious shopping was a breeze.  I didn't freak out one time.  Nor did I call Impulsive Addict and have her talk me down from the ledge.  Nope, not me.


Ok.  Maybe I did.  I was taking this swap biz serious, yo.  I usually have mad shopping mojo, but I lost it for a few days.  All my impulsive shopping trips turned out to be serious disappointments.


I'm kind of a last-minute person.  I tend to work well under pressure; and when it comes to Aly's seriously impulsive swap package, I think I can sum it up with "oops, I did it again."

My impulsive and serious swap package from Aly arrived on Friday!  

*three squeeees for happy mail*

She included this seriously funny card...

and LOTS of impulsive goodies...

AMAZING lip gloss...

and some cute thank you cards and post-its...

We bought each other the EXACT same earrings from Target...seriously.  She had also mentioned her love for these yummy Strawberry fruit strips from Target, and she was VERY specific that they HAD to be Archer Farms Target brand.  I put some in her package and she returned the favor...

and I'm hooked!  Sooooooo SO yummy!

She also sent me an adorable scarf!  I seriously love it.

THANK YOU so much, Aly!!  I love it all!!

Go take a peak at Aly's swap package - click HERE

Check out all the other swap packages on Impulsive Addict's and Seriously Shawn's Talk To Us Tuesday!

Favorite Things Swap Revealed!

 

I'm not sure how I got so lucky.  There's no way I deserved it.  You all know I can be bad.  So, it's funny to me that I got matched up with the Queen of Swapping, Miss Mamarazzi herself!  How did that happen??!!

 

Well, let me tell you, she knows how to spoil a girl. 

 

What is even crazier is that we have SO many favorite things in common!  Every time I opened another gift...and there were SO many...I was like "SHUT UP...that's my favorite TOO!"

 

I was in need of some sunshine yesterday until THIS showed up on my desk...

 

 

Funny how that works out.

 

Her wrapping was so CUTE and so "Mama"!  Adorable polka dots...and brown paper packages tied up with "string". :)

 

Here's what she sent me:

 

1. Spitz.  She said they are her favorite summer tanning snacker!  I think Micahel will confiscate them to munch on while he's watching the Cubbies.
2. Orbit Sweet Mint.  Holla!  It's my fav too, Mama!  You just saved me from buying a new pack!
3. Dial NutriSkin.  She said that it makes your skin soft and smells SO good.  Can't wait to try it!
4. Little boxes of cereal.  Yum and cute!  I love small packages.  She said they're her fav late night snack. 
5. Downy Wrinkle Releaser.  Yep, that's my method of  "ironing" too!  I despise ironing, so this is the trick for me!  Thanks for the little bottle.  I stuck it in my bag that I take to work with me.  You know just in case I forget to "iron" before heading out the door!
6. McCormick Salad Toppings.  SHUT UP!  Mama, this is my absolute FAV thing to put on my salad too!  So so good.
7. Warm Delights Minis.  150 calories of molten chocolate cake goodness.  I'll definitely be indulging in one of these soon.  She said I didn't have to share, so I don't plan on it.
8. CUTE pink pedi set w/ pink polish, of course!  Her favorite way to keep her toes looking cute and PINKTASTIC!  I knew there would HAVE to be something pink in my package...I mean, it's Mama's favorite things we're talking about here! 
9. Beauty Rush lipgloss from Victoria's Secret.  LOVE!  I needed some new lip gloss.  This went straight to my purse.  I'm wearing it now!
10. Cadbury Mini Eggs.  She confessed that she ate one of the bags she bought and for that I would like to say "THANK YOU", because you saved me from eating them both!  Look at it as your good deed for the week.
11. A new mini journal/notebook.  Thanks, Mama.  How did you know I was needing one?!  I'm glad it's your favorite way to keep track of your thoughts.  It's already getting put to good use!
12. Her Favorite Playlist.   I'm currently listening right this moment.  It's good stuff...Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat...so mellow and happy.  Thank you, Mama!
13. Rice Krispie Treat...extra large!  They're Mama's favorite road trip snack.  Maybe I should save it for Austin.  I'll share with Impulsive.
14. Fun card games.  Go Fish, War, Old Maid.  She said it's her FAV way to spend time with her family. 
15. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers.  My fav too, Mama!  They are magic.  I have a little boy who is fond of art and they've saved my walls more than once.

Can you believe that isn't all?!  I know.  It's ridiculous.  She also spoiled Isaiah.  I thought I had a cute video of him, but turns out I forgot to push record.  I'm such a retard.

She sent him a $25 to Game Stop, Legos, silly putty, and some Baskin Robbins gift certificates...for a Mom/Isaiah date!  He LOVED that and was over-the-moon-happy about it all.  

Mama, thanks again! 

You rock! 

I already knew that, but you just solidified your status as Swapping Queen!

If you don't already follow Mamarazzi, you should!  Get over there and check out all of the other boxes of Favorite Things and see what I sent her!

Do NOT Call Swappers Anonymous

...because you can only help those that want to be helped.

It's like Rule #1 in any addicict handbook.

I'm pretty happy with all of my addictions and obsessions...which include SWAPPING at the moment.

My latest Swap was hosted by the oh-so-fabulous Aly and her friend Molly, titled Spring Has Sprung! 

My swap partner was Jen, aka Legally Bride from A Girl in Pearls and A Boy with Toys.  Get this, her blog addy is http://www.867-53oh9.blogspot.com/!  You're singing it now, aren't you?! 

867-5309eeeeeinnne.

Jenny, Jenny who can I turn to


For the price of a dime

I can always turn to you

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Which is perfect, because we're both Jennys (Jen, JennyKate...it all counts)! 

Awesome. 

Raise your hand if your name is Jen, Jenny, Jenni, Jennifer...I bet there are at least 3 of you.  In school, it seemed like EVERYONE was named a version of Jennifer. 

Which is why I wanted to change my name to "Butterfly".  There was not one "Butterfly".  I just wanted a name that was my own...is that too much to ask?!

Anyjennifer, back to the swap!

Here's what she got me.

• A People Style Watch magazine.  FABULOUS
• Some CA-UTE springy fingernail polish w/ an amazing file/buffer.  FABULOUS
• And some adorable headbands!  I'm wearing one today...

Thanks so much, Jen! 

Here's a peek at her swap package I sent her...

to see more, go visit her blog - 867-53oh9!

Hope you're all having a super great day!

Love and Rockets,
jennykate

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867-5309
867-5309
867-5309
You'll be singing this for the rest of the day.  You are welcome.

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap

 I'm participating in another one of Mamarazzi's FABULOUS Favorite Things Swap! I can't wait! I'm a bit addicted to swapping. I was really needing a hit, so this came just in time...a day or two more and I might have been in withdraws. Love and Rockets,jennykate♥

Cheer Up Swap {Reveal}

It's reveal day, once again!!  

I participated in the Cheer Up Swap hosted by Brandy and Sheila...two of my Oklahoma homegirls.

I wasn't necessarily sad before, but I was experiencing the Winter Blahs.  Not anymore!  Stephanie sent me a super cheerful, bright, and sunny package...filled with all kinds of swappy goodness (that's a techinical term, use it with caution.)

Let me show you...

Contents:

• Wall Pops! - I got my MIL one of these for Christmas and she loves it...I've been wanting one!
• ADORABLE pencils! - I *heart* office supplies.
• Lip Smacker lip glosses
• cute little post-it notes
• pretty notepads
• a YUMMYLICIOUS Lindt Raspberry Chocolate Bar.  I can testify to its goodness.  I've already ate some of it.
• and some super cute magnets

Stephanie, I have six words for you...thank you, thank you, thank you!  I love it all!!

Brandy and Sheila, thanks for a great swap!!  I'm looking forward to being in your rock band.  I've been warming up on Isaiah's Paper Jams drums.  I've got mad skillz.

Here's a sneak peek at what I sent Stephanie...

Click on her name to check out her blog and see the goodies inside the packages above!

Hope you are all having a CHEERFUL day!!

*muah*

love and rockets,

jennykate

♥

Pinktastic Swaptastic Package REVEALED!!

Can I just tell you that my PINKTASTIC Swap package was seriously *SQEEEEEE* worthy! 

If Aubrey would have ONLY sent me the card, I would have been tickled pink!

Does she know me OR WHAT?!  And don't say "or what", because that means you don't know me.  Who are you?


I was in love with her creativity and thoughtfulness.  


Everything was oooozing pink and it was all wrapped in PINK bubble wrap.  How fabulous is that?! 

She sent me:

• A fabulous Edward/New Moon card that she altered to fit the PINKTASTIC swap.  Genius!
• A Starbucks card...and it's PINK.  She's a giver!
• GET THIS...a PINK "BE SAFE" vinyl for my car window!  This will be put on as soon as we defrost.
• A flippin' ADORABLE hot PINK flower for my hair!
• a sweet PINK kitty notepad (*awe*)
• a super cute book mark with a PINK elephant.  LOVE IT!
• PINK strawberry marshmallows, yum!
• PINK strawberry lemonade
• PINK cookies, PINK snoballs, PINK gum
• Mr. Bubbles...PINK and some Johnson and Johnson lotion
• a cute little PINK manicure set.  Funny thing...I sent her some of the same stuff.  Great minds, Aubrey...great minds. =)
• and last, but not least, some major bling...a PINK diamond!  I think I'll keep it on my desk for a sparkly paperweight!

Here's a glimpse of the PINKTASTIC package I sent Aubrey...Hope she gets it today and hope she LOVES it! *fingers crossed* (Click HERE for her blog.)

Thanks to Mamarazzi for hosting another amazing swap and THANKS to Aubrey for my amazing swap package!  


It was PINKTASTIC!

Pinktastic Swaptastic

Mamarazzi is having a pinktastic swap and I’m participating!



WHUT?! WHUT?!

It’s gonna be fun y’all.
(Paula Deen just took over my blog)

~jennykate♥

12 Days of Christmas Swap - Post in Pictures

First off, I just want to say a big "THANK YOU" to Sami for hosting a great Swap!

I didn't know my partner, Lisa, going into the Swap.  However, after a few emails and visiting her blog, I found out that we had TONS in common!  She was a great swap partner.  I enjoyed each and every one of my gifts.  They were so thoughtful and she was so generous with the things she bought me. 

I'll shut it and just show you some pictures.

 It came, it came! 

I was so excited.  I almost peed my pants.

I wanted to tear it open and unwrap every gift.  Playing by the rules is hard sometimes.

 Day #1 - peppermint truffles and a cranberry candle.  Definitely set the holiday mood!

 Day #2 and #3 - Does this girl know me or what?!  Coffee, coffee, and a little more coffee, please.

Days #4 and #5 - She had me thinking about Mexico, sandy beaches, drinks with little umbrellas and a pool boy named Edward.  What?  There are Edwards in Mexico...OK, maybe Eduardo.  There.  Are you happy.  I also got those adorable snowman magnets to hold Isaiah's artwork.  They look great on my fridge!  Remember, I love snowmen?  I didn't even tell her.  It's like she was reading my mind. 

Maybe she's related to Alice?!

 Days #6 and #7 - She hooked us up with some supplies for our Santa cookies and a fun little date night activity!

Look, Lisa...we put your cookie supplies to good use!

Days #8 and #9 - iTunes!  WHUT WHUT?!  She also gave me this lovely plaque with one of my all time favorite verses on it.  Thank you, Lisa!

Days #10 and #11 - I got some great jewelry!  I had told her that I love zebra print and she came through with these adorable earrings.  I wore the necklace over Christmas and got several compliments.  It's so cute...and interchangeable! 

Day #12 - She gave me this beautiful picture frame that has phrases about family on it.  I forgot to take a picture of it and now it's in my Christmas gift box waiting to find a home somewhere in my house, so I'll have to take a picture later.

I had so much fun doing this swap!  

Thank you, Lisa, for all of the wonderful, thoughtful, sweet gifts! 

I'm glad we were able to meet! 

You have been so much fun to get to know

...another blogging friendship made in heaven.

Wordless Wednesday (almost)

Swap package is ready for mailing!

Do you think I went overboard with the "fragile"? I wanted to make sure that Lisa's made it there in one piece. Made me think of The Christmas Story..."Fra-gee-lay...must be Italian."

My Internet is down today (posting from my phone...that's why it sucks). Hopefully it's fixed soon and I can make my daily visits.

Happy Hump Day! :)

12 Days of Christmas Swap

Sami at Symmetry In Motion is having an oh-so-fabulous
12 Days of Christmas Swap!

To find out the details, go to Sami's blog today!!  Hurry!  Time is running out to join in!

(click the picture above)

It's going to be fun.  You don't want to miss out!!

Summer Lovin'

You know the words to the song..."Summer lovin' had me a blast"...

Well, this post isn't about Danny or Sandy,

 but it is about some the things I am TOTALLY loving about summer.  

One of the great things about living in Oklahoma is that we have four distinct seasons.  

Just as we've had it "up to here" with winter, 
along comes spring.  

Then, just as we think we can't sneeze one more sneeze, 
along comes summer and the HOT blazing heat.  

Soon, summer will be replaced with the beauty of fall, but for now I'm just lovin' summer, the 120 heat index and all.  

Some of my fav moments right now are the lazy summer days on the porch reading and watching Isaiah run around drawing colorful pictures on the sidewalk with chalk, summer nights out with friends, and dreaming of possibilities and future plans as I watch my house addition being built.  

As I've been enjoying summer, the days have been passing by so quickly and I've missed a couple of important blogging moments.  

The wonderful Becca of The Texas Darlings did an awesome BFFE 

(aka Bloggy Flip Flop Exchange)

  

I failed to post or link up.  

*slap on the wrist*  

Bad blogger.  

However, I'm attempting to somewhat redeem myself today.  

So, here are my simply ADORABLE flip-flops that Molly from Fleur-de-Bee MADE for me!  

Aren't they the cutest?!  Through our little chats on Facebook, she found out that I love all things zebra and she added some zebra print ribbon.  I love them!  She also sent me a little goodie bag with salt water taffy, a much needed pedicure set, and some fabulous-summery nail polish!  Thank you so much, Molly!!!  

Not only did Becca organize a swap for the grown-ups, and I use that term loosely, but she organized a swap for the kiddos too!  

Isaiah swapped with Alex, whose mommy is Connie from The Young and the Relentless.  I wish I had a pic of his cute camo flip flops and all the goodies he got, but he tore into that package and away he went!  He was at work with me the day it came in the mail and I didn't even get a chance to take a pic of all his super cool goods! A big THANK YOU to Alex and his mommy!!  
Isaiah loved it all!!  

A humongous THANK YOU to Becca 
for hosting and organizing the swap!  You always do such a good job, Becca!  

So, what are you LOVIN' about summer right now?

 "Summer lovin' had me a blast - summer lovin', happened so fast" 

Oooodles and OOooodles of Swapping Goodness

Seriously's (Shawn's) Birthday Swap reaped HUGE rewards for me! Julie got my name again! WooT wOOt! Last Wednesday was such a good day...I lost 1.8 pounds at Weight Watchers AND Julie's swap package arrived...with a bracelet that matched the outfit I was wearing to a T! It was so meant to be!!
She had my name back in February for my first swap EVER...a Valentine's Day swap...and she showered me with oodles and oodles of goodies. This time around was no different! I got the most fabulous "vampire-ish" swap package EVER! Julie is so clever and creative when she puts together a package. She sent me all sorts of things that are shiny, sparkly, red, black...everything that makes you think Twilight!

She sent me an adorable faux leather shiny red clutch that has a long strap to wear over your shoulder...should come in really handy at midnight on November 20th, when I'm watching New Moon! I also put it to good use this weekend while attending my first OU game of the season, which by the way was a HUGE disappointment. My wounds are fresh, so I would like to bypass that topic for now. She also sent me the CUTEST black bangle bracelet that is studded with hot pink/reddish jewels...which I have worn 4 of the 6 days since I received my package! I LOVE IT! It goes with everything! I also be incorporating it into my New Moon attire. I also got these fantastic re-usable shopping bags that are black and white damask print with my initial on them...how cute is that?! I have already got major compliments! She has read of my love for stainless steel water bottles and included a red shiny one in my package, along with some red and black fingernail polish (SWEET! Perfect for opening night of New Moon!), a red glittery heart candle, and a super cool ring that is big (I love big bling) adorned with fall colored jewels, AND some Midnight Pomegranate body wash from Bath and Body Works (doesn't that just scream "vampire" :P)!

I really love love love it all! I just can't say enough nice things about Julie! She is a gem and the sweetest thing ever...I just love her! Go visit her blog and let her show you some good 'ol Texas hospitality and her wonderfully shabby chic decorating ideas...and you'll for sure hear about how good life is on the ranch. You won't be disappointed! Thanks again, Julie...not only for my swap goodies, but for being my friend.

Hope everyone is have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Shawn's 39th...and holding...Birthday Swap!

Shawn over at Seriously Shawn is hosting a Swap in honor of her 39th ...and holding...Birthday! That's right people. She will no longer be celebrating birthdays, only anniversaries of her last birthday. So, let's join in and make her 39th and final birthday the best one yet!!! Swaps are so super fun, if you haven't joined in a blogger swap before, you are missing OUT! Click on the button and follow the instructions. It's easy-peasy-japanesy.

Hope everyone has a FABULOUS FRIDAY!!