The Last Thing Thursdays {#5}

It's Thursday (OY VEY where did the week go?) again!! Time for another round of my Last Things!! 

BOUGHT FOR MYSELF:
This necklace from my adorable and amazing friend Megan from Across The Pond. She just opened her new SHOP -- it's filled to the brim with beautiful jewelry, and I'm smitten with all of it (and her :)!

ATE (THAT WAS BAD FOR ME): A caramel apple. I just can't say NO to these--they call my name with false promises of being "good for me cause there's an apple in there somewhere")

ATE (THAT WAS GOOD FOR ME): More Coconut Almond Butter w/ Apples (ummm I might like apples a little, ok?). A lot of you asked me how to make this/where to get it when I talked about it in THIS post. So here is my recipe:

3 Cups Almonds
1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Oil or Butter
1 tsp. Honey
1 pinch of Sea Salt


**Grind all the ingredients in a food processor and VOILA! Easy Peasy DELICIOUSNESS!! :)

PINNED: Inspiration Pics for my Office/Art Room. This is my next big project. I am really excited about having my OWN ROOM to craft, design and work in. YAY!

So far..I'm thinking THIS color palette....

 With THIS look/vibe:

You can follow me on Pinterest here

CRAFTED: Some new jewelry designs after I went to the Gem Fair and found these gorgeous Druzy Stones. I am SO EXCITED about these new bracelets!!! I'll show you pics when they are done! :)

FELT NERVOUS ABOUT: The possibility of opening my own jewelry shop. It's a little daunting...but I think know I'm READY!

SWOONED OVER: Anything and everything Chevron (my hubby said "Like the Gas Station?").

Via Red Tile Studio

Via Yellow Heart Art

Via House of Henderson

Now it's YOUR TURN!! Link up below to YOUR LAST THINGS!! 

Be sure to GRAB A BUTTON and link to the actual POST!

Happy Thursday!
Jenna, The Wife


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It's VLOG Time (The Girl Behind The Blog)!

So I am a Vlog Virgin you guys. I was reaaaaally nervous for this

(as you can tell by my shaky voice in the video)!

This was my first one...so go easy on me!

I learned a couple of things while doing this:

1--I think most of us HATE hearing our voices on camera (I am no exception).

2--I ramble when I get nervous

3--I say UM a lot and smack my lips.

4--After doing 2 before this one, I still was as nervous as the first one I did!

Why does YouTube choose the most hideous screen shots? :)

Linking up with my friends Andi & Ashley for The Girl Behind The Blog! 

Jenna, The Wife

PS--TOMORROW IS THE LAST THING THURSDAYS 

SO BE SURE TO COME AND LINK-UP FOR THAT! :) 

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Mommy Claws

I think every Mom has them. We keep them hidden under our clothes, tucked away, in hopes that we never have to use them. Well yesterday, I had to use mine.

We got a knock on our door yesterday afternoon, and I went to answer it, toting my baby in my arms. It was the "Brown-Van-Delivery-Woman", coming to deliver a package. Usually they just say hi, hand me the package and are on their way. Ohhhh, but not today.

Here is our conversation (bear with me):
Delivery Lady: How are you today?
Me: Just dandy. And you?
DL: Oh, I've been super busy today, just ready to get the day over with.
Me: Oh ok, well hopefully you have an easier day tomorrow!
DL: Well thank you, I will try! Say, how old is your little one?
Me: He just turned 9 months. He's the BEST!
DL: (In a very SHOCKED tone) OH! WHAT IS ON HIS HEAD??!!
Me: Excuse me??
DL: That big brown spot! Oh my gosh! What did YOU DO to him?
Me: Uhhhhhmmm..nothing? That is a birthmark..he has had it since BIRTH!
DL: Oh, that's really unfortunate. He's going to have a really hard time as he grows up. He will probably get made fun of a lot.
Me: (Insert Mommy Claws coming out here) Are you JOKING? I can't believe you just said that.
DL: I just meant that kids will probably pick on him because of that. Wouldn't you want to get that removed?
Me: I cannot BELIEVE I'm having this conversation with you right now. How ignorant can you be? And what RIGHT do you have to judge my baby boy? He will be absolutely fine. Not that it is ANY of your business, but we don't intend to ever get it removed. If only for this reason: so that when he comes in contact with people like you, he can take it as a learning opportunity to be kind no matter what!! I hope the next time you have an opportunity to BLURT out something rude, you don't take it.
DL: Silence.
Me: Have a nice day.
(I shut the door politely, although I really wanted to punch her, and THEN slam the door). 


And SCENE :) 
It was like in "You've Got Mail" where she says, "For the first time in my life, when confronted with a horrible, insensitive person, I knew exactly what I wanted to say and I said it." 

Unfortunately, this hasn't been my first instance with someone mentioning something RUDELY about his birthmark...and I know it won't be the last. 

After she left, I went and sat on the couch and just held my baby, and told him how amazingly perfect he was. He laughed and giggled at me, and we went on with our day. In instances like that, it's when I truly know that I COULD let it ruin my whole day, or I COULD just get over it and move on. 


I chose to move on, and my day was better for it. 

It was my first instance with having to use my Claws...and I hope I don't have to use them again for a LONG TIME. 


When was a time that YOU had to sharpen your Mommy Claws? 


Have A BEAUTIFULLY (CLAW FREE) DAY!
Jenna, The Wife


PS---TOMORROW I am doing my first ever VLOG...sooooo NERVOUS for that! :)  Pin It

Friday's Letters

Dear Laundry, You are my nemesis right now. You keep piling up because you keep getting dirty. I'm sick of cleaning you.

Dear Almond-Coconut Butter, You are my most favorite snack of all time. You are yummy on toast with bananas or with apples. I get a little happy every time I eat you.

Dear Hunger Games, You are going to be my favorite movie of the year. I just know it. I still have to wait 2 days to see you, so I hope no one spoils your magnificence for me.

Dear Hubby, I know I have been consumed with blogging, emails, and Twitter, and it's been taking time away from us. Tonight is all about YOU & ME baby.

Dear Draw Something, I really wish I could "undo" a word after I pick it. Why do you make words like "cheese" and "fishing" seem so easy, then nearly impossible to draw when I go to do it? Curses!

Dear Skinny Jeans, Why did you fit last week and this week you seem 4 sizes to small?

Dear Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, I think I've figured out that you're the culprit of my pants not fitting.

Dear Davis, I can't believe you're 9 months! You keep growing & growing! Please stop it.

Dear Winner of the Alycia Grace Giveaway, You are a LUCKY DUCK! I wish I could have entered! (Oh, by the way the winner is: EMILY from EMMY JUNE BORN IN MAY!!) She happens to be one of the cutest girls ever! Yay! **Email Me!**

Dear AMAZING READERS: You are the bees knees. The apple of my eye. The cherry on my sundae. You ROCK my socks off, people! THANK YOU for being you.

Linking up with Adventures of Newlyweds Today!

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

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The Last Thing Thursdays

Good Mooooorning All!!
 Ok I was having some MAJOR issues this morning with my computer. I may or may not have cursed about 50 times in the last 20 minutes
(I think that's a record..Hello Guinness People?). 

But it's working now..hallelujah! 

The Last Thing I....

Took a Picture Of:

D turned 9 months a couple of days ago! I take a little amateur photo sesh every month! I am loving looking back at how he's changed ALREADY! Makes me sad a little though :( 

Bought:

Benefit High Beam. This stuff is so great for adding a little highlight to dull-looking skin. It makes my skin look RADIANT! 

Made from Pinterest:

This Avacado Chicken Salad. O.M.G. It has officially changed the way I make chicken salad forEVER!! Make it, I tell ya!

Cried At:

All of the sweet emails I got yesterday regarding my POST yesterday about my miscarriage. I seriously felt overwhelmed with love. I had no idea what kind of response it would get..and I was a little scared. So THANK YOU THANK YOU to those of you who sent me a kind word, or even shared YOUR story with me!!

Drooled Over:

Colorful Bottoms (not actual bottoms..I mean the kind you wear :)

How cute are the POLKA DOTS!?

Thus my obsession with mint continues...

How Beautiful for Spring!

Felt Like A Nerd For:

Aaaaaaahhh!! So excited for this. I think I'm worse than a Twi-Hard. Is there a name for Hunger Games Nerds? Cause whatever that's called...THAT'S what I am!! Who else has tickets already? 

Crafted:  

This antler jewelry hanger. I love it!! I might actually hang it above my bed because I think it's so pretty (my hubby is not so loving of it..but ya can't win 'em all!)

Tutorial Via A Beautiful Mess

You can LINK-UP to YOUR "Last Things" post below! Be sure to link up to the actual POST, not just your website! Thank you to all of you who are linking up every week! 

MAKE SURE TO GRAB A BUTTON AND PUT IT IN YOUR POST!

Jenna, The Wife

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The Big "M"

My amaaaaaazing friend Alissa, from Rags to Stitches, 

asked me to Guest Post on her blog today! 

I hardly EVER get this serious..but for her..I did! 

So that's where I am today...I hope you will come and read this 

very personal, very hard-for-me-to-write story, 

You might need a little time for this one...it's a long one :) 

Have a Beautiful Day!

Jenna

**Comments are turned OFF so you can go show Alissa some LOVE**

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Crowley Party GIVEAWAY!!

Today I am writing over at Erika's amaaaaazing blog, 
ROUGE & WHIMSY,
Talking about MY BEAUTY MUST-HAVES!
So make sure to come and CHECK IT OUT!



While I am over there....

I am SUPER DUPER UBER excited because Miss Alycia, from Crowley Party, is here!

I'm sure you ALL know Alycia by now...
She is seriously one of the most beautiful people INSIDE & OUT!
Aaaaand she happens to be a Utah girl too (extra points for her :)
She has GRACIOUSLY offered to give on of my fabulous readers something AMAZING!!.....

But first a little intro from the Woman Of the Hour...

 

Hey guys! I am so happy to be over here today :) and am excited to offer all you bloggers, shop owners, social media gurus, you get the idea? a little treat!

My name is Alycia Crowley and I blog over at Crowley Party, where I talk about my life, fashion, food, crafts, pretty much whatever interests me! My husband and I think Life Should be a Party (hence the blog title Crowley Party) and that we should enjoy all the little to big things in life :)

Lately I have been trying to be more creative and have some fun, so in order to do that and push myself, I am hoping to open up a little online shop within the next month or so! It got me thinking about all the other blogs and shops out there that are just starting out or looking to expand. Things cost money, which we all know we want to save some money, so I thought it would be fun to offer people some free advertising space on my blog!

Today I am giving away a Large Ad Spot (30 days) on my blog to one of you readers to bring some attention your blog or your shop, or whatever you want promote! You can decide when you want to start your Large Ad, it can start whenever you want!

Here are some details behind my blog to intrigue you:

I have over 2300 followers on my blog via GFC.

My blog averages about  1,000 to 2,000 hits a day and I get about 47,000 views a month. 

I would love to help you bring some attention to your creative endeavors!

How To Enter:

Mandatory:

Be a follower of the Crowley Party
Be a follower of The Life of the Wife
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES
(Leave a SEPARATE comment for each that you follow)
Follow Alycia on Twitter
Follow Me on Twitter
Follow Alycia on Bloglovin'
Follow Me on Bloglovin'

TWEET that you entered the giveaway!

Thank you,
Alycia Crowley

Crowley Party
www.crowleyparty.blogspot.com

**The WINNER will be announced this Friday (March 23)..

so make sure you come back to see if you have WON!**

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Beauty Q&A (Edition Two)

Welcome back to Beauty Q&A day! I'm going to TRY and keep this one SHORTER than last time..but it's hard, because I just have SO MUCH INFO I want to share with you all!

I got a LOT of questions this week (YAY!!!!), so I answered the questions that I got the most of. Hopefully one of YOURS got answered (if not, I will be doing more of these in the coming weeks so stay tuned :)

Step 1-Start w/ Mascara (try zig-zagging the wand over your lashes to get them fully coated)

Step 2-Appy an Eye Base to lids (helps shadow from creasing)
Step 3-Gently smooth over entire base of lid

Step 4-Swipe a lighter shade (bone, nude, etc) over ENTIRE lid
Step 5- Take some of the light shade and swipe on inner corner of eye for brightening
(can be the same shade or one w/ a hint of shimmer)

Step 6- Starting with inner corner, apply color to lid
Step 7- Move across your eye, applying the color to the base of your lid and a little above the crease
Step 8- Go back with the lighter color and dust under brow bone for highlight

Aaaand Done! You can also apply mascara/liner to top/bottom of your eye-

I don't usually do this for a basic eye..but do what makes you feel beautiful! :)

**If you want a list of the products I used, I will list it at the end of this post**

1-Start with a Liquid/Gel Eyeliner (I like NYX, Bobbi Brown & Elf)
2-Using your wand/brush, start with the inner corner of your eye and slowly move outward.
3-Apply only a VERY THIN LINE at first.
4-Then start building the liner towards the outer eye making it thicker at the outer eye
5-Act as if you are extending the length of your lashes and apply the cat eye going UP (not across or down)
Making a small FLICK upwards
6-Then use your liner to fill in any gaps you have created.
**Q-Tips are your best friend! If you make a mistake, simply wipe it away!**

I am not really a fan of the HUGE CAT EYE, so this is my mini-version.
You can always AMP it up if you want to!

Ok, people. This is an EASY ONE! If you are trying to avoid the "80's Nike Swoosh" look, then listen up.
All you need to do are 2 THINGS!
1-SMILE! And start applying the blush onto the APPLE of your cheek.
2-Blend DOWN and OUT (not UP and back toward your cheekbone)
That's it! Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

There ya have it, girlies! I hope you learned a little bit (maybe? hopefully?)!

Keep those beauty questions coming!! (JennaTheWife@gmail.com)

Jenna, The Wife

Products Used:
Basic Eye--Maybelline The Falsies Mascara//Laura Mercier Eye Base in Linen//Bobbi Brown Bone Shimmer EyeShadow//MAC Brown Script EyeShadow.
Cat Eye-NYX Grow Lash Liquid Liner
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The Last Thing Thursdays!

Hi All! This week has been crazy crazy busy, so I'm kind of glad I can do this post today. For some reason it helps me reflect a little and take the time to stop and think. Which is always good when your world is filled with GO's and DO's and MUST's! Right? :)

The Last Thing I......

Sang:
"You Are My Sunshine" to my little baby. No matter if he is crying, wailing, or having a hissy fit - for some reason, this song just SNAPS him out of it!

Happy Boy!

Ate:
Scrambled Eggs for breakfast this morning. Mmmm yummy!

Pinned:
My love of STRIPES & BRIGHT COLORS combined into one? Uh..yes please!

Watched on TV:
FACE/OFF. Have you seen this yet? I'm makeup obsessed (as you well know) so this show is fantastically delightful for me. It's CRAZY what they can do with makeup!!

Bought & Loved:
Did I tell you I'm obsessed with ELF Cosmetics? I mean, the prices are ridiculously low ($1-$10). AND the quality is pretty dang good for the price!!

This complexion brush is my newest purchase--and it blends my makeup/powder flawlessly. Love!

Find Elf Cosmetics HERE

Bought & Hated: Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Damage Daily Moisturizer. I was super excited about this (it promises to do A LOT of stuff), but I couldn't take the greasy formula and then SIX weeks later to STILL not notice a difference? Nope. No thanks.

Wished I Had the Money To Buy: 

The most gorgeous ruffle-y cardi from Anthropologie. Alas, I am going to have to save up/have a birthday/have a holiday come up real quick to get this one! 

Laughed At:

My husband squirting baby food Squash Mush into his mouth on accident. Oh how I laughed!!

How does the babe EAT that stuff? :) 

AAAND.....

THIS POST by Jess of Two Smuppies about sleeping positions with her hubby. I laughed so hard I just HAD to ADD this in! :) 

So there you have it! Make sure to GRAB A BUTTON and put it somewhere in YOUR post! Link up Below!

Jenna, The Wife

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Friends For Life

This past weekend I traveled to Arizona to spend some time with my "bloggy friends." We had never met in real life, but I felt like I knew them already--we chat over twitter, email, and bond over our love of writing/blogging.

However, when I got to the airport Thursday, I had butterflies in my stomach--like the first day of school or something. As soon as they walked over, we started talking like old friends. It's really weird how people that you have only "met" through blogging can suddenly become life-long friends. I seriously love these girls!!!! They are absolutely beautiful INSIDE & OUT!

Some highlights from the retreat:
Going to the Grand Canyon (and having our "American Money" questioned)
Sleeping in bunk beds like teenagers (and some of us in the closet - Abby :) 
Taking crazy amounts of pictures!
Our ride through the Arizona Ghetto (which I didn't even know existed)
Leaving Mimi's Cafe after we had sat down (that was a first for me :) 
Bonding over lots of little things, long (IN DEPTH) talks, and laughing until my stomach hurt
Meeting new girls that I will never forget!
Eating out at Chilis, Chipotle, Fajitas and The Wing Place (mmmm..good food! :)

I couldn't be more grateful that I had an opportunity to meet these AMAZING girls!!! They have truly blessed my life in more ways than one.

THIS IS THE POSITIVE PART OF THE VACATION!!  IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND CREATIVE ESTATES, please check out ASHLEY'S POST. 
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ALSO..... THE NEXT BEAUTY Q&A is coming up THIS FRIDAY! If you have any more questions for me, send me an email at JennaTheWife@gmail.com 
{Do you guys EVEN LIKE the Beauty Q&A??? Let me know!}


Have a beaaaautiful Monday!!
Jenna


PS--Who is watching the FINAL BACHELOR tonight!? I'm exciiiited!!  Pin It