Sponsor Spotlight {Stuff I Love}

Say hello to my my newest sponsor and friend, Stuff I Love! 

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At Stuff I Love I share parent/kid-friendly product reviews, book reviews, recipes, link-ups, giveaways and charity spotlights.  I also publish an occasional tutorial or anecdote.  For the next month I am working hard on Operation Feed The Lambs - a challenge to help raise money for charities dedicated to ending hunger for children worldwide.  Hope you'll stop by!

Spring Fling

It's here! The Spring Fling! I can't wait to see all of the fabulous Spring items you share with us today! Be sure to enter the AMAZING giveaway below! All of the entries are strongly suggested but not mandatory. But let's be real, all the participating blogs are fabulous. You don't want to miss out on our future posts.





Here are the other blogs who are participating:
Pineapple Lily
Behind the Scenes
Digging Deeper
Classy in KC
Brittney's Orrdinary Life
Pish Posh Couture


I personally have enough Spring fever to last the normal person a few years. I worked a bit on the exisiting bed that was here when we moved in. We also started the process of building a massive new one in the front of the house. I seriously can't wait.

The exisaiting bed was pretty awful. There was a TON of foundation overflow in it and it was very rocky. For that reason, it made planting a bit difficult because the soil isn't that deep. Look what I found to combat it!

Isn't that a great Shepard's hook?

I added a bird feeder. Chirp chirp. 

And these 2 hanging pots. 

In addition to some Knock Out roses I planted last year, I replaced some of the ornamental grasses with new ones and added 2 of these beautiful flowering shrubs.

Worship Wednesday + Spring Fling

I am excited to announce another LARGE link up that I am participating in! You may have noticed the Spring Fling button on my side bar a few days ago, so here are the details!


On April 2nd, come back here (or to any of the SEVEN particpating blogs) to link up your Spring related posts. There aren't really any rules, you don't even have to follow our blogs to link up (but I mean, why wouldn't you? We are way cool.). What can you link up? DIY's, home decor, beauty, fashion, recipes, giveaways, shop items, whatev. What's even cooler?  There is a huge giveaway that will go live the day of the link up. HUGE.


Here are the other blogs who are participating:

Pineapple Lily

Behind the Scenes

Digging Deeper

Classy in KC

Brittney's Orrdinary Life

Pish Posh Couture

Grab the button and share the news!



<center><a href="http://www.feedingmytemple.com/2012/03/worship-wednesday-spring-fling.html"0" src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/allyelaine/springfling200x200.jpg"/></a></center>    Now, it's time for Worship Wednesday with Meredith!


Hey Feeding My Temple Readers! I'm so excited to be guest posting today on Allison's blog! We have so many things in common, it's been so fun to get to know her a little bit!


Usually on Wednesdays I do "Work it Wednesday" over on my blog, where I talk about staying healthy and active. I also post exercise videos with different workouts you can do at home. However, today I'm taking a break and switching gears to Worship Wednesday.


I grew up an active member of the LDS, or Mormon, church. However, I've decided to take a new path and explore things that provide me peace and joy, which I feel are at the heart of any form of worship. Through a lot of introspection and experimentation, I've discovered that things that bring me back to center and provide me with peace are not necessarily the normal things.


I love yoga. I try to practice it at least once a week, if not more. I find that by pushing myself to do something out of the norm and different, helps me to understand my own personal boundaries and just how much I really can accomplish if I decide to do it.


Just this last week, my husband took me on a small, yet steep, hike. It was well outside my comfort zone, but I knew the view at the top would be lovely, as well as the company. I pushed myself. I climbed the side of that mountain and I reached the top. We walked around a little bit and explored a path that was actually up there. It was so peaceful to overlook the valley and look down on what I had just climbed up. I felt accomplished. I felt at peace. That brought me back to center.

So, on this here Worship Wednesday, I ask, what brings you back to center that may be out of the norm? If you're not quite sure, I challenge you to explore yourself and look to find something that is outside your comfort zone, but brings you peace.

Sponsor Spotlight {Brittney’s Orr-dinary Life}

Meet Brittney! I had the pleasure of meeting her at the Oklahoma Blogger's Night Out and she is great! I'm thrilled to have her as a sponsor! 

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 Hello to all of you over at Feeding My Temple! I’m so thrilled to be sponsoring Allison, I love her blog and am constantly inspired by her words.  I also live in Oklahoma; I’m a single twenty-something-year-old starting a career in PR. A city girl gone rural with a new job, new hometown and new friends.   Brittney's Orr-dinary Life a place where I share all of the interesting and sometime awkward adventures in my life. I would love it if y’all would stop by and say hi! See you soon!

Sponsor Spotlight {Mer's Memoirs}

Go say hello to Meredith! She is my newest sponsor and I know you are going to love her! 

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Linkup Party // Work It Wednesday

Mer's Memoirs is my little corner of the internet to share my DIY projects, home decorating ideas, recipes, too many pictures of my dogs and things I'd like to remember for the years to come. Mer is a nickname that those close to me call me, my full name is Meredith, but you can call me Mer. This year I started the Work it Wednesday series to share great exercises, healthy eating tips and other ways to stay in shape and maintain a healthy life. Eating healthy and staying fit are two of my greatest passions and I've learned a lot along the way to living a healthier life, which I love to share on my blog. I blog about just about everything.

A Well Deserved Giveaway...for YOU, my friends.

Friends, it is time for a giveaway! I passed 300 GFC followers last week and I couldn't be more thrilled. It isn't about the numbers, it is about the people. Each and every one of you allow me to be myself. And for that, I wanted to offer this beautiful prize!

Win a custom stamped (up to 10 characters) necklace from Bella Vita Jewelry! 

I met Brandy (owner and designer for Bella Vita) at the Oklahoma Bloggers Meet Up. I love supporting a local artist, especially one with this amount of impressive talent. I have been drooling over several of her pieces in her shop. 

The giveaway is simple, just follow the instructions below. Contest ends March 1, 2012. Good Luck! 

I thought all the Thunder Girls were inside the arena?

This won't be a wordy post. Just one filled with fun photos. I had a blogger date with Melissa!

The title of this post? Probably the best pick up line I have ever heard from an 18 year old kid. 

 Ahem, moving on. 

 Our night included some fabulous food from Bolero...and possibly a bottle of wine.

Fried artichokes. My life is complete. 

We enjoyed the food, wine, and company so much that we didn't make it to the game on time...at all...like not even close. Fine by me. I probably could have killed 8 more platters of bacon wrapped dates.

This guy was hilarious. Ya know, after his peanut shells landed in my hair. Who eats peanuts?? 

These poor Thunder....yeah, I don't know what they were called....were forced to take everyone's photo. So I invited them to actually be in some. Thoughtful, I know.

I...I don't know. I really don't. 

An older man named Robert had a tough time working my camera phone. The guy on the left called it a Zack Morris phone. I bought it in August...sadly it didn't come with the Zack Morris bag. Whatev. 

Sponsor Spotlight {Dreaming Big}

Meet Heather! Go say hey, I promise you will like her. 

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Dreaming Big is a place where I share my dreams and seek to inspire, encourage and equip fellow dreamers to continue to pursue God's very best for their lives.  I'm tired of seeing people settle for a ho-hum existence and want to shake things up and say "Don't stop until you're living your dream life!"

Sponsor Spotlight {Everyday Lounge Act}

Meet one of my newest blogger friends and sponsors, Marissa from Everyday Lounge Act! 

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i am a wife to the BHOE {best hubby on earth}, mom to miss Sassy and i'm a certified Scorpio!

i spend most of my days in domestic bliss, but i also go to school full-time @BoiseStateUniversity

{go broncos!}.  my favorite color is red, i watch the same movies repeatedly and i sing in the shower.

i love language - i'm studying spanish and you'll often catch me speaking in an English accent. i 

require a retarded amount of sleep and am wicked competitive. i talk entirely too much - the end.

i'm addicted to reality tv and salt-n-vinegar potato chips. oh and sweet tea. i love cooking but i would 

rather eat out every night of my life. i'm short - so short in fact, that my 11 year old is taller than me 

by 4 inches. i was born and raised in connecticut, but have also lived in new york city, utah, idaho, 

arizona, california. i have broken both my shoulders twice and have a metal plate in my ankle & shin.

i'm very susceptible to bad bones. i never get the flu. or allergies. {knock on wood - or something hard}.

i started this here blog to archive the things in life that i heart. i call it my life vision board.

from fashion, beauty, cooking to DIY projects, decorating and everyday life! 

thanks for stopping by! i can't wait to get to know each & everyone of you.

Sponsor Spotlight {A Brew of Blessings}

Meet Tara! Isn't she beautiful? I love her blog and can't wait to hear about her move to the UK! 

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Hi all of you lovely Feeding my Temple readers, thanks for giving me a moment to introduce myself. I'm Tara from A Brew of Blessings, a little blog that I started to keep my family & friends update both near and far. {Very far for some} I'm a soon-to-bride which also makes me a soon-to-be resident of the UK. That's right, I'll soon be making the move across the pond to finally be with the one I love. Other than that I'm a coffee lover, bible believe'n, accessory hoarder. My blog is all about life's blessings; my wedding, the move and continually striving to make the most of everyday while fulfilling the purpose that God has for me. I hope you'll stop by, say hi, grab a brew and stay a few! 

Sponsor Spotlight {Sweetly Complicated}

Meet Meg from Sweetly Complicated! 

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Hey y'all I'm Meg. I am a Texas girl with a passion for life as big as my state! Here at Sweetly Complicated I blog about teacher stuff, food, crafts, display my photography and how the Lord uses it all! I have loved every moment of blogging and am blessed to have met and read about so many peoples everyday adventures. I love the stories of encouragement, strength, love, food, fashion, courage, brokenness and gettin all crafty! Come over join the party!

Sponsor Spotlight {Classic+Glam Blog}

Meet one of my newest sponsors! 
  
 Halle from Classic+Glam Blog
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 I started this blog simply to keep my ideas in store! Also, to share my thoughts will the Blogger community. I've been reading blogs for the past couple of years, but I never thought of actually starting my own! One day, I finally took the big step, and decided to take on the responsibility of actually writing out my own thoughts. If you're a blogger, you might know how I felt: what if my they think my ideas are stupid, useless, and dumb? What if it's all just for nothing? What if...? I had all of these terrible thoughts! But all my followers I got in one week, along with all the sweet comments helped me overcome this doubtfulness and I think the Classic+Glam Blog will help me interconnect with others! :) Thanks for reading!

Sponsor Spotlight {My Skinny Tale}

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Meet Leah from My Skinny Tale

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My Skinny Tale is my documentation of my journey of getting back into shape and staying fit to gain my confidence back and live a healthier lifestyle. My blog documents my adventures in the kitchen, which may or may not be all that great! Fitness, food, style and beauty can all be found here.

high five for friday

hello, friends! here is my "high" five for this week!

1. Cupcakes to Hot Buns officially kicked off! With much success I might add. You can find yours truly as a regular contributor in all things fitness, healthy living, and nutrition!

2. Just in time to kick it into high gear, P90X and a new big bag of Shakeology arrived this week! Speaking of, I'm starting a 30 Day Beachbody Challenge group! We'll track our progress along the way, hold each other accountable, and motivate, inspire, and encourage each other to achieve amazing results. Let me know if you would like info! 

3. This also arrived. Holy wow. TestTube is similar to Birchbox, but you get one BIG box every 3 months. I HIGHLY recommend getting a subscription. Go here. 

4. Oklahoma Bloggers Night Out! Woo-hoo! HORRIBLE photo of me, for real. But I finally got to meet some familiar faces and some new ones! OKC has some amazing talent. 

Sarah, me, Brittney, and Melissa!

5. And it gave me a good reason to bust out the red skinnies. I have no clue why Beau Dean looks like a weasel with rabies. 

What were the highlights of your week? Anything fun planned for the weekend? We are forecast to have a "major" winter storm some time this weekend. And I'm pretty sure tonight's low temperature is 8...ugh. 

oh, hello.

Whoa, so who's been quiet on the blog lately? Me. Sorry about that. To all of you new here, I promise I'm not like that.

I am still in the process of getting together info for social media consulting. Business cards, say what?? I promise the info is coming soon! 

Speaking of, what social media do you like to use? Any that you aren't a fan of? What aspects of social media do you struggle with? If you are a blogger, do you feel you have the resources available to promote your blog/brand? 

Discuss. 

I'm super excited to attend my first OKC Bloggers Night Out tonight! My husband was fabulous enough to attempt to corral Austin for the evening so I can go! I'm really looking forward to seeing some new faces, not to mention it is at The MakeUp Bar. Um, hello. You can't go wrong there. I think I'm going to wear something similar to this:

Because you always need a reason to wear red skinny jeans! 

Sponsor Spotlight {And They Lived Happily Ever After...}

Meet my newest sponsor!! 

Well, hellooooo Feeding my Temple readers.  I am so excited to talk to you today.  

I’m Ashlee and my little blog is And They Lived Happily Ever After...

My blogworld is all about my life as a health obsessed, faith obsessed, entertainment TV obsessed, happily(moooost of the time) married life. I have been known to laugh too much, cry too little, and always have a joke on hand.  Well, a joke that at least one person thinks is funny…including me.   Serious is so not my cup of tea…or coffee….or double chocolate milkshake….hey, whatever your little heart desires.  We are not here to judge.

My husband of two years is a Submarine Officer and that keeps our life intriguing. Meet him. He’s a gem, I tell you. So, if you want to follow along our little life together, we'll be sure to keep you entertained.  There's a reeeeaaaaalllly good giveaway soon, so be sure and check back!

Sponsor Spotlight {live.laugh.rowe}

Meet my newest sponsor and blogger friend, Kelly!

 I'm totally eyeing those dog ornaments in her shop for my two monsters. So cute! And I love her hair! ::random::

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My name is Kelly and I'm an East Coast girl at {heart} who is an identical twin, wife, sister, daughter, blogger, singer, DIY girl and woman of God. I am addicted to coffee and love, love, love accessorizing.   I'm currently a stay at home wife who is going through the 'what's next?' stage of my life.  At live.laugh.rowe I share my journey with you -- one that includes crafting, cooking, my furry friends, incredible husband and my faith.   I'd love for you to stop by... we have a down right good time {smile} 

Find Some Love Fest

It is finally here! The Find Some Love Fest! This link-up is all about YOU! This is an opportunity for you to showcase your Valentine's Day crafts, home decor, shop items, tutorials, beauty, style, ideas, thoughts, giveaways, you name it-whatever makes your blog about YOU!





 Here are the details:

 Add your link below. The link must be to a specific post, not just your blog. The number of links you can add it not limited. We welcome an unlimited number. Once you link up with ONE of the participating blogs, your link will show up on ALL FIVE blogs! One easy step and you are showcased in 5 different places! Also, don't forget the other amazing part of the Find Some Love Fest! A mega giveaway! Follow the easy instructions below for up to 17 entries! 17!!!

Just now hearing about the Find Some Love Fest? No worries. The link-up is live until Valentine's Day! So if you are just now finding us or if your post isn't quite ready, you have until then to add it! The giveaway closes in one week, and I will let you know, you can Tweet about the Find Some Love Fest daily (read: additional entries)!!

Remember to visit other links in the list! Everyone is looking for some love!

Sponsor Spotlight {Hart to Heart}

Meet Leigh Anne! Is she not beautiful?? I am so obsessed with the items in her shop! Go check them out!

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Hello readers! I’m Leigh Anne and I am a very new blogger! I like to consider myself a jack-of-all-trades. The past 16 years of my life were spent as a dancer practicing nearly 24 hours a week, but when I got married and moved to Alaska this summer my journey and direction in life took a change. While being a full time PR and Communications student is great I needed another outlet for my creativity, so I began exploring the idea of blogging and here I am now.  My blog will follow my journey of crafting, cooking and creating while balancing life of being the wife of a deployed soldier, full time student, and aspiring personal trainer. Phew! Yep, it’s a bit crazy and chaotic but I’d love to share my whirlwind of a life with you! Oh and did I mention I have an Etsy shop? Come check it out : Hart to Heart Designs; handmade hair accessories and photo props. Looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you!

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Leigh Anne 

Sponsor Spotlight {Living at 123}

Say hello to Heather !

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Hi, I'm Heather. Just Heather... I'm married to an amazing husband that finds the humor in all my antics and I will soon be a mom. That's right, as in parent to a child. Not a furry, four-legged child like I already am, but a human one this time. It has been a LONG 9 months with most of it spent on bedrest growing this baby. I'm anxious to get back to life and ME. I love crafting, some of which does not turn out so crafty. Decorating my house or your's if you ask... Reading, I was reading/writing teacher for 7 years. This comes natural to me and I read everything! Magazines are my guilty pleasure. Cooking, it is good to burn something occasionally to keep those of us considered Top-Notch Chefs humble. I love going to flea markets and finding trash to turn to treasures. I haven't been in quite some time due to the pregnancy, but plan to get back into treasure hunting. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE all things beauty and product related. I'm a junkie. I can't help it.

I strive each day to make it better than the one before. Grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and stop by and visit!